.. Introduces compulsory COVID-19 test for violators .Arrests 556 violators in second wave so far   By Olasunkanmi Akoni   Lagos State Government is currently in discussion with manufacturers of COVID-19 viral vector vaccine with a view to making vaccine available to residents amid spike in cases of patients infected with the virus.   […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the public to be aware of a fake recruitment form, circulating on social media, warning that the commission was currently not recruiting. “Scammers bent on defrauding hapless job seekers, have been active in the social media, providing link for unsuspecting members of the public seeking employment […]

By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi on Saturday said that anybody with COVID-19 virus that enters Iwo community will be automatically healed. The monarch also prayed for an end to COVID-19 pandemic urging Nigerians to adhere to all safety protocol by National Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Speaking during […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday congratulated Chief Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. The party described the octogenarian and former governor of Osun as a grassroots politician and staunch advocate of progressive politics and governance. The party said this in a statement in Abuja by Sen. John Akpanudoedeghe, the National Secretary […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi, Port-Harcourt Blessing Jeremiah,  astudent of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Rivers state, shot by hoodlums has thanked the police and others who saved her life in the ordeal. Blessing, 200Level student of Management Science at Uniport was shot at nightfall at Agip by one of a gang of hoodlums as she […]

The National president of Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA), Mr Hammed Olalekan, on Saturday condemned the lackadaisical attitude of Nigerians toward compliance with National Identification Number (NIN) registration directives. Olalekan, in a statement in Lagos, said that Nigerians failed to attach importance to the directive that had to do with the security situation in the […]

Hosts Cameroon got off to a perfect start at the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday by defeating Zimbabwe 1-0 in the opening match of the tournament. A second half goal by Salomon Banga was all the Indomitable Lions needed to see off the southern Africans at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde. But […]

Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed seven of their gun trucks in Matte, Borno. The acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Onyeuko said that unconfirmed number of […]

…Buhari mourns President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passage of Hajiya Fatima (Fanta) Mohammed, immediate younger sister of late Head of State, General Sani Abacha. Fatima Fanta, mother of Sen. Basheer Mohammed (Lado), Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), lived to the age of 75. In a […]

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has praised his players for their ‘excellent’ performance in the 3-2 derby victory over Wolves. The Baggies went ahead in the 8th-minute as Matheus Pereira scored from the spot. Willy Boly had fouled forward Callum Robinson in the box. Wolves came back to lead the Black Country derby at half […]

  WhatsApp is delaying the rollout of its upcoming privacy rules amid growing backlash from users over how their data will be shared with parent company Facebook. Users in recent days have been fleeing WhatsApp in droves over fears that the app would suspend access to their accounts if they did not agree to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, a pitchman for Coca-Cola since entering the NBA in 2003, is set to land a new deal with PepsiCo. The news was first reported Friday by Front Office Sports, then confirmed by ESPN. James reportedly will endorse Mountain Dew’s new “Rise Energy” beverage, part of the PepsiCo family, and he also […]

By Ibrahim Ismail Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya vows that his government will not allowed spending of public funds without commensurate development. Governor Yahaya warned that he won’t condone any wrong doing from contractors, or a situation where contractors will be given money for a project without proper execution. The Governor spoke on Saturday […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal government has ordered immediate closure of enrolment activities at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Headquarters, Abuja and the reactivation of 20 centers within the FCT to make the process of NIN enrolment much easier from Monday, January 18th 2021. A statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, NIMC Kayode […]

Marcelo Bielsa admitted Leeds’ dip in form was giving him cause for concern after their 1-0 home Premier League defeat to Brighton. Neal Maupay turned home the game’s only goal in the 17th minute to clinch a first league win since November for the Seagulls. Leeds slipped to a third straight defeat in all competitions […]