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877 fresh cases of COVID19 have been recorded in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Lagos recorded 273 fresh cases while Kaduna recorded 87 fresh cases. Other states with new cases include Rivers-58, Akwa Ibom-47, Ebonyi-47, Edo-46, ...

  Second republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed is dead at the age of 73.   The trained medical doctor died at an isolation centre, but did not test positive for Coronavirus. His son Suleiman who confirmed the death, said Junaid died on Thursday night ...

  Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, the umbrella body for Fulani community in Nigeria, has commended the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, for defending herdsmen who go about carrying AK47.   On Thursday, February 11, Governor Mohammed at a function ...

  A Nigerian man has taken to Facebook to share his excitement of getting a “Yes” after proposing to his fellow corps member and girlfriend at their Passing Out Parade yesterday February 18.   Nelson Ishike in a post he ...

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has vowed to prosecute those who take the laws into their hands in the form of jungle justice against suspected criminals. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer ...

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was on Thursday fined 5,000 euros ($6,000) by the Italian Football Federation for blasphemy. The 43-year-old Italian World Cup winner, who escaped a ban for the offence, was overheard using a “blasphemous expression” towards teammate Manolo ...

The immediate past Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Dikko, is dead. It was learnt that the Katsina State indigene, who led the NCS from 2009 to 2015, died after a protracted illness. The former customs boss had been ...

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered yet another underworld ‘academy’ for the grooming of internet fraudsters. The ‘academy’ located in Arab Contractors Area of Mpape Hills, a suburb of Abuja, ...

  A former Governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniels as officially registered as an APC member. Recall Northern Governors visiting Ogun state over herdsmen/farmer crisis had paid hi a visit asking him to join their party – APC. A broom ...

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is angry that a former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki led a team to persuade former President, Goodluck Jonathan not to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. PDP leaders, led by Saraki were ...

Legendary Jamaican reggae singer, vocalist and dance hall innovator, U-Roy, is dead. He was pronounced dead on Wednesday, at the age of 78/ Popularly known as the Originator, Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy, the Jamaican popularized the vocal technique of toasting ...

A 28-year-old lady, Ebiere Ezekiel, has reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, Godgift Aboh, 21 to death, over an argument about missing N1,500. It was learnt that the incident occurred at Obele in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The suspect, ...

At least nine pastors and 24 church elders have been arrested by soldiers in search of the camps of the personnel of Eastern Security Network (ESN) owned by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in some parts of Orlu Senatorial ...

The former minister visited Igboho today at his home in Ibadan, Oyo state.  

Former Beauty Queen, Anna Banner is a year older today.   And to celebrate her special day, she shared stunning new photos pf herself to the delight of her fans on Instagram. More photos below…        

Citibank, an American multinational investment bank, has lost about $500 million it mistakenly transferred to a group of companies that loaned money to embattled cosmetics firm Revlon. Being Revlon’s loan agent, the bank was meant to transfer a $7.8 million ...

The actress shared the lovely new photos with her son on her Instagram page writing;   ”My ray of sunshine ☀️ @princemunirnwoko”    

Kanye West is reportedly struggling with his looming divorce from wife Kim Kardashian. The 43-year-old rapper is living a separate life from Kim and their four children as he stays at his $14 million Wyoming ranch while the rest of ...

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia announced his resignation on Thursday, a move that prompted celebration from the opposition and calls for early elections. Gakharia, who had held the post since 2019, said he was stepping down because of a disagreement ...

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Queen Beatrice for allegedly killing her husband Emmanuel Ikujuni at Omotosho town in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the suspect hit the head ...

Nigerian singer Omawumi Megbele has opened up on her alleged butt enlargement. Putting the records straight, the singer said though she has the intention of working on some parts of her body in the future but for now, her butt ...

Some communities in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have been attacked by gunmen. Daily Trust learnt that Sarkin Zama, Bakin Kogi (Lagbe), Siyiko and other adjoining villages were invaded by armed gangs who operated unchallenged ...

One Mustapha Abdulsalam of Kurna quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, who cut off his manhood on Valentine’s Day is dead. Abdulsalam died at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where he was receiving treatment. The spokesman Kano police ...

                Noami Campbell is in Nigeria, and Vee has now met her. Though the two couldn’t hug due to covid-19 when they met at a art shop, but the excitement on their faces ...

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has dissolved his cabinet. The move was made ahead of the February 24 second term inauguration of the governor. The announcement was made during the valedictory meeting of the State Executive Council meeting. While ...