Tiwa Savage, Davido, Mr Eazi cover Billboard’s latest issue as they speak on revolutionizing music in Africa
Among Africa’s 54 countries, Nigeria, with an estimated 206 million people, has the largest population and the largest economy. It has also emerged as [...]
UK to give Africa £20m in fight against COVID-19
The United Kingdom has pledged £20 million to support the African Union in fighting the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. While announcing the funding [...]
Imo Assembly passes law stopping ex-governors, speakers’ entitlements
The Imo State House of Assembly, on Thursday passed into law a bill which will stop past governors and speakers from receiving their pensions and othe [...]
Submit guidelines for reopening – NCDC to churches, mosques
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has asked professional groups and faith-based organisations, inc [...]
Pregnant woman dies after police checkpoint delay in Ogun
Protesters in Waterside LGA, Ogun State, on Thursday locked down the area over the death of a pregnant woman, Waidat Adedeji, who reportedly died afte [...]
Police inspector arrested for killing Muslim cleric in Lagos
A police Inspector, Charles Okoro, has been arrested for killing a Muslim cleric, Fatai Oladipupo, around Igando Road, Ikotun area of Lagos State.
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PTF warns against buying large quantities of hydroxychloroquine
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned Nigerians against large purchase of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19, saying the drug had [...]
DPO arrested for shooting sergeant dead in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Divisional Police Officer of the Ilemba Hausa Division, Yahaya Adesina, for allegedly s [...]
Northern govs request for relief, says region has 54% of COVID-19 cases
In a communique issued after the Northern States Governors Forum held a teleconference on Wednesday, the governors have appealed to the federal govern [...]
Ulamas oppose lifting ban on religious gatherings in Kano
The Kano State Council of Ulamas on Wednesday expressed its opposition to the decision by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to allow mosques and churches to [...]