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El-Rufai Appoints 28-Year-Old Khalil As Head Of Kaduna Investment Agency
Khalil Nur Khalil, a 28-year-old, has been appointed as executive secretary of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) by Nasir el-Rufai, the state governor.
The new appointee is a graduate of the faculty of business and economics,…
NCDC Records 284 Infections In 20 States, Nine Deaths
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 284 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 19 states and the federal capital territory (LGA).
The agency confirmed the new cases in its update for October 11, 2021.
FCT topped the…
‘We Still Share Same Bedroom’ – Actress, Foluke Daramola-Sakako’s Husband Dismisses…
Olukayode Salako, husband of Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako, has dismissed rumours that their marriage has crashed.
In a lengthy post shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, Olukayode stated that he and Foluke still…
Comedian, Woli Agba Welcomes Baby Boy Year After Losing Child
Comedian Ayo Ajewole, better known as Woli Agba, has welcomed a baby boy with his wife, a year after losing a child.
Woli Agba, one of the most popular gospel comedians in the entertainment industry, stated that when he lost a baby in…
South Africa Eases COVID-19 Crowd Restrictions For World Cup Game
A maximum of 2,000 spectators can attend a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Ethiopia in Johannesburg on Tuesday as the republic eases COVID-19 restrictions introduced last year.
“The (government) has approved that a…
Nigerian Para Powerlifter, Paul Kehinde Gets 30-Month Ban For Violating Anti-Doping Rule
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has issued a 30-month ban to former Paralympic champion and Nigerian Para powerlifter, Paul Kehinde for committing an anti-doping rule violation.
In a statement by IPC, Kehinde tested positive for…
Pandora Papers: ‘I’m Not Guilty’, Says Peter Obi As He Explains Source Of Wealth
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi says the accusations against him from Pandora Papers’ report about him owning assets in secret havens to evade taxes are false, adding that he does not own $500 million.
The former Vice…
2nd Niger-Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway To Be Completed Before 2023 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other key projects under Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) will be completed before 2023.
Buhari said this on Monday, in…
Sydney Ends COVID-19 Lockdown After 106 Days
Elated Sydneysiders celebrated the end of almost four months of coronavirus lockdown on Monday, putting behind them a period of “blood, sweat and no beers” in Australia’s largest city.
Sydney’s more than five million residents were…
Man Arrested For Allegedly Defiling Neighbour’s Teen Daughter As Wife Goes For Vigil
Lagos state police command has arrested a man, Ukeme Sunday, for allegedly defiling a neighbour’s daughter in the Akodo area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a statement on Sunday, said…
Petroleum Tanker Drivers Suspend Proposed Nationwide Strike
National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said that the planned strike by its affiliate members, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), has been suspended.
The strike, which would have kicked off on Monday, was shelved because of…
Ribadu Denies Accusing President Buhari, Others Of Sponsoring Bandits
Former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former presidential aspirant, Nuhu Ribadu, has denied claims that he accused President Muhammadu Buhari and other top politicians of sponsoring bandits in the country.…
#EndSARS: Lagos Police Warn Against Planned One-Year Anniversary Protest
Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has on Monday, warned against any protest to mark the first anniversary of #EndSARS.
In October 2020, Nigerians took to the streets in some parts of the country to protest against…
Pope Francis Meets Colombian Nun Released By Mali Jihadists Four Years After Abduction
Pope Francis on Sunday met with Gloria Cecilia Narvaez, a Franciscan nun from Colombia, a day after she was freed by jihadists in Mali after more than four years of captivity, a Vatican spokesman said.
Sister Gloria was taken hostage…
NCDC Logs 78 Cases, 142 Recoveries
Nigeria has recorded two additional fatalities from COVID-19 pandemic with 78 fresh cases reported across 10 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The country’s Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in an update shared on its Facebook…