Thursday 31 December 2020

NigerianEye: “Riot in Ogun as customs allegedly kill another youth on New Year’s eve” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Riot in Ogun as customs allegedly kill another youth on New Year’s eve” plus 29 more


Riot in Ogun as customs allegedly kill another youth on New Year’s eve

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 11:37 AM PST

  There was pandemonium in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local Government area of Ogun State following the alleged killing of a youth by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on New Year's Eve. It...

Crossover: I didn’t order closure of churches, says Lagos CP

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 10:23 AM PST

 Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Thursday, says he did not order the closure of churches in the state.   Odumosu had in an earlier statement instructed men of the...

Leave Buhari, 2023, let’s fix challenges – Saraki to leaders, Nigerians

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 10:03 AM PST

 Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged Nigerian leaders and citizens to suppress 2023 talks, post-Buhari politics and concentrate on fixing Nigeria.   Saraki, in his New Year...

Joe Biden appoints Okolo, Nigerian-American, as COVID-19 policy advisor

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 10:04 AM PST

  Joe Biden, US president-elect, has appointed Osaremen Okolo, a Nigerian-American, as a member of his COVID-19 response team.   Okolo, born to a Nigerian parents, was among 100 names...

Family appeals for help as Nigerian spends over 15 years on death row in Saudi Arabia

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 08:44 AM PST

  The family of Suleiman Olufemi, a Nigerian who has been on death row in Saudi Arabia since May 2005, over the killing of a police officer, has approached the federal government for help....

Kaduna demolishes hotel over ‘plans to hold s.e.x party’

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 08:43 AM PST

  The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority(KASUPDA) has demolished Asher Hotel in Barnawa area of the state over allegations of immoral act.   The agency, which is in...

‘Deliver on targets or get sanctioned’ — Buhari warns revenue generating agencies

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 08:42 AM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari has warned government agencies saddled with the task of revenue generation to work hard to meet their targets or get sanctioned for defaulting. According to Garba...

Nigeria 2021 budget: Full text of Buhari’s speech

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 08:34 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2021 budget of the Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday. The signing ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa. His full speech...

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan’s 2021 message to Nigerians

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 07:26 AM PST

The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has felicitated with all Nigerians as they celebrate the New Year, wishing them joy and prosperity in 2021. Lawan, in a press statement signed by him on Thursday,...

COVID-19 second wave: FAAN insists on passing only travellers into airport terminal

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 07:00 AM PST

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday reiterated its earlier directive that only passengers will be allowed into airport terminals. FAAN management disclosed this in a series...

Covid deaths: God’s mercy saved Africa, CAN replies Bill Gates

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 06:22 AM PST

 The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr Samson Ayokunle, says though Africa lacks standard healthcare facilities and the technological wherewithal to fight the coronavirus...

Why I allowed someone else to impregnate me in my husband’s house, Ibadan resident tells court

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 06:22 AM PST

  Toyin Bello, a resident of Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has narrated how she allowed another man to impregnate her in her husband's house. Testifying before a customary court in Ibadan on...

Buhari demands justice for Nigerian killed in Ireland

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 06:19 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has demanded justice for a Nigerian who was killed in Ireland. Buhari, through the Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa...

2023: Afenifere gives conditions for supporting Tinubu, Fayemi, Bakare

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 06:19 AM PST

  The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, says the Yoruba socio-political group considers certain conditions before declaring support for presidential candidates.  ...

Insecurity: Nigerians deserve rest of mind in 2021, says CAN

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 06:19 AM PST

  The Christain Association of Nigeria has urged governments across all levels to rise "gallantly" to address Nigeria's security and socio-economic challenges.   The organisation said this...

Brexit: Boris Johnson’s father seeks French citizenship

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 04:53 AM PST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's father Stanley confirmed plans on Thursday to seek French citizenship as the free movement of Britons in the EU comes to an end under the Brexit pact delivered...

December 31st: Churches in Cross River hold morning services as govt imposes curfew

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 04:49 AM PST

Churches in Cross River State have rescheduled their cross-over programs following the new COVID-19 restrictions in the state. Our correspondent reports that some churches commenced their cross-over...

We supported Buhari because we thought he could secure Nigeria - ACF

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 04:40 AM PST

  Emmanuel Yawe, national publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says he has lost faith in President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.   Yawe, who made this comment...

Reno Omokri condemns insults against Pastor Kumuyi over alleged abuse of Don Davies

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 04:36 AM PST

 Reno Omokri has kicked against Nigerians abusing the General Overseer of Deeper Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, over the alleged sexual abuse of Don Davis, a JS1 student of the Deeper...

Eastern Security Network will operate without support of Southeast govs – Nnamdi Kanu boasts

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 04:35 AM PST

 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday claimed that his Eastern Security Network, ESN, will operate without the support of Southeast governors.   Kanu...

BREAKING: Buhari signs 2021 budget

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 03:22 AM PST

  President Muhamadu Buhari has signed the 2021 appropriation bill into law.   It would be recalled that the 2021 appropriation bill was passed by the National Assembly last week monday...

BREAKING: December 31st: Lagos CP insists on curfew, orders closure of churches, night clubs

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 03:21 AM PST

 Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has directed all officers to enforce all protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.   Odumosu instructed his...

China confirms first case of UK COVID-19 variant

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 02:11 AM PST

‌China has confirmed its first case of a new coronavirus variant that was recently detected in Britain, health officials said. The new strain, which experts say potentially spreads faster than the...

NPFL TV to make N18bn annually, says Pinnick

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 02:07 AM PST

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, says the Nigerian Professional Football League Television is expected to make at least 18 billion naira annually. He said his...

VIDEO: TB Joshua visits 142-year-old woman, gives her N300,000

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:38 AM PST

 Founder, Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua has visited a 142-year-old woman in a rural community in Nigeria.   The woman is said to be the oldest in the...

COVID-19, EndSARS, other political events that shook Nigeria, the globe in 2020

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:33 AM PST

  As the year 2020 winds up in a few hours time, we take a trip down memory lane at some of the events that shook the world, ranging from COVID-19 on the side of health, to politics and other...

US VP-elect hints on citizenship bill for 11 million immigrants

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:33 AM PST

  The United States Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, has hinted she would present a bill to congress on citizenship for 11 million immigrants.   The former Attorney General of...

Osun gets new CP, Olokode Olawale

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:00 AM PST

Olokode Olawale has resumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police, Osun State Police Command. Olawale replaced Undie Adie who was just promoted and redeployed as Assistant Inspector General of...

Biden names over 100 White House appointees

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:37 AM PST

  President-elect Joe Biden has named over 100 White House appointees, the Biden-Harris Presidential Transition team has said. "With today's announcement, President-elect Biden and Vice...

EPL: 3 Premier League clubs told to sign Diego Costa

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:26 AM PST

A former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has urged three Premier League clubs to make a move for Diego Costa ahead of the January transfer window. The clubs are Tottenham, Wolves and...

Wednesday 30 December 2020

NigerianEye: “Malami vs Magu, Abike Dabiri vs Pantami… Buhari’s appointees who locked horns publicly in 2020” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Malami vs Magu, Abike Dabiri vs Pantami… Buhari’s appointees who locked horns publicly in 2020” plus 29 more


Malami vs Magu, Abike Dabiri vs Pantami… Buhari’s appointees who locked horns publicly in 2020

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:05 PM PST

  One would expect that political appointees under the same government would have their issues resolved in-house, but not with some of those who work with President Muhammadu Buhari. For many...

CAMA, infectious diseases legislation — bills that stirred controversy in 2020

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:05 PM PST

  The year 2020 was quite a turbulent period in the national assembly.   While some Nigerians are of the opinion that the ninth national assembly is a "rubber stamp" of the executive and...

Transit visa compulsory for Nigerians travelling to UK from January 1

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 12:58 PM PST

 Air France- KLM has reintroduced airport transit visa (ATV) for citizens of certain countries, including those from Nigeria, travelling to the UK from January 1, 2021. An ATV is a document...

Why Afenifere supported PDP in 2015, 2019 presidential elections

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:56 AM PST

  Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says it declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections due to promises by its candidates that they...

Bishop Kukah shouldn’t be made the sacrificial lamb for speaking the truth -PFN

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:47 AM PST

  The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has described Matthew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto Catholic diocese, as a patriot and a lover of truth.   Reacting to the outrage over Kukah's...

Kaduna’s ‘only surviving textile company’ sacks 300 employees

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:43 AM PST

  United Textile Limited (UNTL), the only surviving textile company in Kaduna state, has sacked about 300 of its 800 workforce, DailyTrust is reporting.   The report, published on Tuesday,...

‘Bishop Kukah gave a true reflection of Nigeria’ – Gov. Ortom reacts

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 10:59 AM PST

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Wednesday, observed that the Christmas Day message by Bishop Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, gave a true reflection of the current situation in...

Buhari, Zulum meet in Aso Villa

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 10:54 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. This was disclosed by an aide to the president, Lauretta...

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu under fire over threat against Southeast governors, vigilantes

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 10:18 AM PST

A Coalition of South-East groups has condemned threats by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's to governors of the region following their opposition of his militia outfit...

Davido’s N2m ‘Tule’ challenge sets social media abuzz

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:27 AM PST

 Davido, an award-winning singer, has set Twitter abuzz after he launched a challenge titled 'Tule' with a pledge of N2 million for the winners.   The Afropop singer had recently shared a...

Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine arrested

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:05 AM PST

  Ugandan presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, has been arrested along with his campaign team.   This is according to a post shared on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, December 30,...

Fani-Kayode, Pastor Tunde Bakare make peace after exchange over Tinubu

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:17 AM PST

Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, and Tunde Bakare have decided to sheathe their swords after a spat between the duo over a sermon about Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All...

BREAKING: Crossover services: Lagos to fine defaulters N500,000

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:06 AM PST

  The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, warned residents of the state to comply with all restriction measures imposed by the authorities to curb the spread of coronavirus amid the second...

Crossover Night: Gov Seyi Makinde lifts Oyo curfew

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:38 AM PST

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has lifted the 12 am to 4 am curfew. Makinde also permitted cross-over services in the state. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, disclosed this in a...

Ogun House of Assembly members lead protest against alleged killings by Customs Officers

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:18 AM PST

Two members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have joined youths in the state in a protest against alleged incessant killings by the Nigerian Customs Service. Reports say no fewer than four persons...

Police arrest organizers of Kaduna S.e.x Party

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:52 AM PST

 The Kaduna State Police Command said it has arrested the organisers of the maiden edition of a Kaduna S.e..x Party.   However, the party which received high publicity on social media and...

Crossover Night: FCT issues new directives to churches

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:37 AM PST

  The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged churches in the territory to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 protocols as they prepare for the crossover night service.  ...

Nurse tests positive after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:36 AM PST

 An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in the United States has tested positive for COVID-19, after taking Pfizer Inc. vaccine shot on December 18.   Matthew W., 45, spoke to ABC News San...

LaLiga: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead of Huesca clash

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:13 AM PST

Barcelona has confirmed that midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, has suffered an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee ahead of their away La Liga clash against Huesca this weekend. Coutinho,...

REVEALED: How Atiku’s lawyer, Giwa-Osagie laundered $2m through security guard

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:51 AM PST

  Shuaibu Shehu, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the second prosecution witness at the ongoing trial of Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie, a lawyer to a former...

Reno Omokri ask Buhari to return public funds used in treating him in London

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:48 AM PST

  Reno Omokri has asked President Buhari to refund to the treasury, public funds used in treating him in London.   The government critic, however, also backed President Muhammadu Buhari's...

Catholics pray for speedy release of abducted prelate

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:00 AM PST

The Catholic Archdiocese of Imo State has solicited prayers from God's people across Nigeria for the safe release of Auxiliary Bishop, Moses Chikwe. The Archdiocese is praying that the aged Bishop is...

You must contest for president in 2023 -Ebonyi deputy gov tells Umahi

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:03 AM PST

 Kelechi Igwe, deputy governor of Ebonyi, says Dave Umahi, his principal, must run for president in the 2023 general election.   According to NAN, he stated this on Tuesday, when he led...

Afenifere speaks on endorsingTinubu, Bakare for 2023 presidency

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 05:34 AM PST

  Yinka Odumakin, National Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, on Wednesday, said All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, is not the focal leader of the Yoruba people....

WHO warns of rise in new COVID-19 variants in Africa

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 04:46 AM PST

The recent emergence of COVID-19 new variants has called for concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the new variant seems to have higher transmissibility. It alerted countries to...

2021 may be worse, NCDC warns as weekly COVID-19 cases spike

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:59 AM PST

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned that 2021 may be worse. The NCDC DG, Chinwe Ihekweazu, said this on Wednesday morning, even as...

I have no problem with Buhari, but leadership style -Bishop Kukuah replies critics

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:47 AM PST

  Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev.Matthew Hassan Kukah said he has no personal problem with President Muhammadu Buhari.   The problem he has is with his leadership style....

COVID-19 self medication could lead to organ damage, coma – FG warns Nigerians

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:39 AM PST

 The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against self-medication for COVID-19, stressing it could lead to body organs damage.   The Director of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of...

Why senate under me didn’t confirm some of Buhari’s appointees -Saraki

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:37 AM PST

  Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate, says the senate under his leadership did not confirm some appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari out of "due diligence".   Saraki said...

FG suspends 100 passports of passengers over post-arrival COVID-19 test

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:45 AM PST

 The Federal Government has suspended the passports of 100 in-bound airline passengers who failed to take their post-arrival COVID-19 test.   Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman, Presidential Task...

Tuesday 29 December 2020

NigerianEye: “Redeemed Church cancels crossover service nationwide” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Redeemed Church cancels crossover service nationwide” plus 29 more


Redeemed Church cancels crossover service nationwide

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:08 PM PST

  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has cancelled New Year crossover service in its churches nationwide. This is coming after the Christian leadership in the country directed worship...

How Nigeria can overcome her woes in 2021 – Obasanjo

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:05 PM PST

 Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria can only overcome her woes in 2021 if the leaders insist that the narrative must change. He said Nigerians must have to work to make...

Nigeria's COVID-19 cases will rise in January - NCDC warns

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:00 PM PST

 The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has predicted a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria by January 2021. Dr Chikwe Iheakwazu, the boss of the agency said Nigeria would...

Nigeria records 749 new COVID-19 cases

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:55 PM PST

  Nigeria registered 749 new COVID-cases on Tuesday, almost twice the 397 announced on Monday. Three deaths were also announced, two in Abuja and one in Kano, putting the national death toll...

Buruji Kashamu, Abba Kyari… 11 shocking deaths of 2020

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 02:08 PM PST

 Prior to the beginning of 2020, expectations were high on what the year would offer. The Vision 2020 agenda set by various countries, including Nigeria, came with numerous positive projections,...

‘Twice as Tall’, ‘A Better Time’, ‘Celia’… Five albums that made headlines in 2020

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 02:07 PM PST

  It's been a long and dramatic year for people all around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in months of lockdown, the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria were...

Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos, Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Kabir is dead; Gov Sanwo-Olu reacts

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:30 PM PST

The Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos State, HRH Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Kabir, is dead. Alhaji Kabir died at the age of 57. Reacting, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Tuesday,...

Deeper Life finally speak on ‘assault’ of 11-year-old schoolboy(VIDEO)

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:36 PM PST

 Deeper Life High School, on Tuesday, says there is no attempt to cover up the case of an 11-year-old schoolboy, who was allegedly molested at its campus in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.   A parent...

BREAKING: Member of Sagay panel dies from COVID-19

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:09 PM PST

  Femi Odekunle, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), is dead.   PCAC is headed by Itse Sagay, a professor of law.   It was gathered that...

Aisha’s whereabouts: First Lady entitled to privacy, says aide

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:06 PM PST

  Mr Aliyu Abdullahi, spokesperson for Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says the First Lady is entitled to a right to privacy.   Abdullahi...

David Mark stresses need for inclusive governance

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:25 AM PST

A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, on Tuesday, stressed the need for inclusive governance targeted at the welfare of the governed for democratic government is to thrive in Nigeria. Mark...

Tinubu – Who is squeezing Tunde Bakare’s balls - Femi Fani-Kayode

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:17 AM PST

 On 28th October 2019, Pastor Tunde Bakare said the following, "Tinubu will give account for all his deeds. He should not be seen as a generous man, he is an integral part of the rot in...

Boko Haram hunter honoured for bravery against insurgents

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:14 AM PST

 A famous female hunter in Adamawa State, Aisha Bakari Gombi, has been honoured for her bravery against Boko Haram and other anti-social elements.   Aisha, who is otherwise called 'Boko...

BREAKING: New Year crossover services: CAN orders churches to obey govt directives

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:09 AM PST

  Amid disagreement between the governments and churches over New Year crossover services, the Christian leadership in Nigeria has directed worship centres to respect authorities' directives....

BREAKING: Nigeria Christian Fellowship president, Prof Charles Adisa is dead

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:58 AM PST

Professor Charles Adisa, Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship (NCGF), is dead. Rev. Samson Ayokunle, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, made the announcement on Tuesday. In a...

WHO says COVID-19 vaccination no guarantee of virus eradication, warns of another pandemic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:12 AM PST

  The World Health Organisation, WHO, has said COVID-19 vaccination is no guarantee that the virus would be eradicated.   WHO's Head of Emergencies Programme, Mike Ryan, states this during...

New Year: Buhari gives marching order to CBN on food importation

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:54 AM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, not to give any money for food importation in the New Year.   Buhari said his administration...

JAMB loses third ex-chairman in 2020 as Prof Mohammed passes on

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:52 AM PST

 Professor Isa Baba Mohammed, Chairman of the 5th and 6th Governing Board of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is dead.   Mohammed is the third deceased former JAMB...

Don’t stress yourselves over cross-over time — Pastor Sam Adeyemi tells Christians

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:12 AM PST

  Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre has advised people not to get themselves stressed up following the restrictions placed on cross-over services in worship centres in some states...

Simeone reacts as Atletico Madrid terminate Diego Costa’s contract

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:06 AM PST

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has paid tribute to striker, Diego Costa, after the Spaniard's contract was terminated by the club on Tuesday. Recall that Atletico Madrid on Tuesday announced...

‘She laboured for two days, almost gave up’ —doctor narrates how lady rejected CS because her church said it was demonic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:48 AM PST

  An obstetrician has taken to social media to narrate how one of his patients almost lost her life after she declined to undergo cesarean section (CS) over her belief that the surgical...

Another parent told me her child was also assaulted, says Deeper Life schoolboy’s mum

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:47 AM PST

Deborah Okezie, the mother of the student of Deeper Life High School in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, allegedly assaulted, has revealed that another parent told her that her child was also physically...

Boko Haram: Military airstrikes destroy terrorists hideout, kill scores in Sambisa forest (VIDEO)

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 06:44 AM PST

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has eliminated scores of terrorists in an airstrike in Sambisa forest, Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media...

COVID-19 second wave: FG, National Assembly consider UK, US flights’ ban next week

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 06:00 AM PST

  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi, on Monday said the National Assembly and the Ministry of Aviation were considering banning flights from the United...

French fashion designer, Pierre Cardin is dead

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 05:56 AM PST

  Legendary French fashion designer, Pierre Cardin has died at 98.   A statement released by his family members said Mr. Cardin died at a hospital in Neuilly, just West of Paris.  ...

I will marry you again – Ikpeazu tells wife

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 05:52 AM PST

  Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has celebrated his wife on their 29th wedding anniversary.   Ikpeazu in a tweet promised that he would marry his wife again.   According to...

Buhari congratulates boxing champion, Oyekola

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 04:45 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, congratulated the new World Boxing Federation International Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, known as "The Scorpion'' on his victory. His...

Businessman in court over N1.3m fraud in Abuja

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 04:40 AM PST

A businessman, Musa Zakari, on Tuesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, FCT, for allegedly defrauding his friend of N1.3 million. The Prosecution Counsel, Ade Adeyanju while presenting the...

BREAKING: Labour Party National Chairman is dead

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:45 AM PST

  Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), is dead.   According to reports, Abdulsalam died in the early hours of Tuesday 29, December 2020 from an...

2023: I still have a role to play in politics, says Jimi Agbaje

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:39 AM PST

  The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 and 2019 Lagos State Governorship Elections, Jimi Agbaje, says he still has a role to play in the politics of the state and the...