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List of Teen Choice Award winners
August 11, 2019 was a big eventful day as The Teen Choice Awards 2019 took place at Hermosa Beach California, amidst fans and celebrities worldwide.
Senator Abbo bags award, promises to support education
The Senator Representing Adamawa North senatorial district, Ishaku Abbo, has been presented with “Excellence in Leadership” Award by the Royalty Academy Numan.
DSS: Omoyele Sowore, foreigners working to destabilise Nigeria
The Department of State Services (DSS) said on Sunday in Abuja that the arrested Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general election, was working with foreigners to destabilise Nigeria.
Delta governor pays special tribute to James Ibori at 61
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has sent warm felicitations to former Delta Governor, Chief James Ibori, as he clocks 61 years on August 4.
Andy Ruiz Jr nervous about rematch venue against Anthony Joshua
The world was shocked on June 1, 2019, when Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz Jr, handed British boxer, Anthony Joshua, the first professional loss of his career.
Family, associates seek N9 million to save ailing journalist
Family members, friends and professional colleagues of ailing veteran sports journalist Akinloye Oyebanji on Thursday appealed to governments, public-spirited individuals and corporate organisations to assist him with the sum of $25,000.
Kogi APC vice chairman passes on at 54
Ropo Asala, the Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has died at the age of 54 years.
President Buhari felicitates with Segun Osoba on 80th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated veteran journalist and former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, on his 80th birthday, on July 15.
Governor Mohammed, others attend Senator Gamawa’s funeral prayer
Senator Babayo Garba Gamawa has been buried on Saturday at his hometown, Gamawa, the headquarters of Gamawa local government area of Bauchi State.
PENGASSAN confirms Olabode Johnson’s demise
The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Francia Olabode Johnson, has died.
President Buhari mourns ex-minister Ibrahim Lame
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to family of Dr Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, who was a frontline leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minister of Police Affairs.
Kano government pays N30 million as dowry for 1500 brides
The Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has on Sunday, paid the sum of thirty million naira, (N30m), for the dowry of one thousand, five hundred brides, (1500), chosen across 44 local government areas in the state.
President Buhari consoles Christendom over Bishop Obembe’s demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent heartfelt condolence to the family, relations, friends, and to Christendom in general, on the passage of Bishop Lanre Obembe.
Donald Trump: I’m a young, vibrant man
Two septuagenarian grandfathers are sparring over who possess more relative youthful vigor, as US President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden circle each other in one of the first overt faceoffs of the US’ 2020 presidential contest.
Atiku Abubakar condemns killings in Nigeria
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, defeated Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the killings in some parts of Nigeria which he said were portraying the nation in bad light.
Atiku Abubakar: British aid worker killing not true reflection of Nigeria
Former Nigeria vice president Atiku Abubakar Monday told the United Kingdom (UK) that the recent killings in Kaduna were not a true reflection of the country’s character but works of criminals.
British tourist killed in Kaduna identified
The woman killed during the recent attack on Kajuru Castle has been named by the British high commission as Faye Mooney.
NDLEA arrest 182 suspects for drug abuse, trafficking in Katsina
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Katsina state says it arrested no fewer than 182 suspected drug dealers from January 2019 to date.
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List: Nigerian Defence Academy releases list of successful candidates for 71 Regular Course
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna has released the admission list of successful candidates for 71 Regular Course.
Five US states in lawsuit against Donald Trump’s new immigration policy
Five attorneys general of U.S. states and city have filed a lawsuit against a new immigration policy by President Donald Trump administration to deny possible permanent residency to immigrants who receive some federal benefits.
FIFA: Why we banned Samson Siasia for life
World football ruling body FIFA has banned former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia for life after the ethics committee found him guilty of bribery allegation.
India begins restoring communications to Kashmir
The Indian-controlled section of disputed Kashmir has been under lockdown since early August, when New Delhi deployed tens of thousands of additional troops to the region as it cut off landlines, mobile phones and the internet and stripped the Muslim-majority region of its autonomy.
Edo lawyer arranged over ‘fake news’ on social media
For allegedly publishing fake news about Edo University, Iyamho, on his facebook account, a 59-year-old lawyer, Ogedengbe Oiseoruemi Ayodeji, was on Friday arraigned before an Oredo Magistrates’ Court.
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Polaris unveils collateral-free salary advance solution
“Beyond the financial empowerment that Polaris Salary Advance offers to our customers, access to such soft loans improve consumer lifestyle and help them to be in charge of their resources rather than banking on uncertain sources”.
Ko Jamal: I will take Nigerian music to the globe
Singer and songwriter, Osarieme John Ezomo, also known as KO JAMAL, has revealed his plan to take the Nigerian music to rest of the world.
Abia commissioner loses wife, 2 kids in auto crash
Adiele Ekeke, commissioner in the Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC), has lost his wife and two children in an auto accident.
Farmers call for review of anchor borrowers loans
Farmers in Borno are calling for a review of the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers’ agricultural loan programme to ensure that its goal to encourage domestic food production is fulfilled.
Jan Oblak backs Joao Felix to shine at Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak affirmed he is delighted to see Joao Felix make an instant impression at the club, and tipped the youngster to become a "magnificent" player in years to come.