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Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s election, is currently leading Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, with over 50,000 votes. Out of the results of 11 local government areas declared so far by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Obaseki secured victory across eight, leaving his opponent with three. More …

Lagos has recorded its highest daily count of new coronavirus cases so far for the month of September. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 189 new cases in its update for September 19, with Lagos topping the list of states with 70 positive samples, followed by Plateau with 37, and the federal capital territory (FCT) with 24. The …

On Saturday, the Lagos State Government announced the reopening of cinemas, spas and gyms. This was announced on Twitter by Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, who also stated that cinemas, spas and gyms must meet the condition of 33% of their capacities and also get the necessary certification from the Lagos State Safety Commission. “Update: …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 221 new coronavirus infections, the country’s highest figure in one week. This is the first time since September 9 that Nigeria will record more than 200 new positive samples in its daily count of COVID-19 cases. Before Friday, the cases had dropped to as low as 79 infections on September 13 …

Phyno Fino, born Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike is one of the top hitmakers in Nigeria currently and he has become a household name in across Nigeria. In the photo making rounds, Phyno showed off his new look and he appears unkempt which got his fans worried concerned, wanting to know if the rapper is now into drugs. Checkout Phyno’s new looks: …

Multi-Billionaire and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has lost his Father, William Gates at age 94. His death was announced by the family on Tuesday. “We will miss him more than we can express right now. We are feeling grief but also gratitude,” Bill wrote in a lengthy tribute to his dad whose death. In the tribute captioned Remembering My Father, …

Operatives of the EFCC, have arrested and court sentenced man to six months’ imprisonment for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Fraud in Kaduna State. The court matter was presided by Justice Mohammed Tukur Muazu Aliyu, and the sentence was passed on Monday, September 14, 2020 after Adamu Aliyu was found guilty of transferring over N40,000 to himself, from the account of …

The Edo State election is few days from now, as parties put their final touches for who will become the next governor of Edo State. The National Campaign Council Chairman, Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the people of Edo State to be vigilant and defend their votes. Governor Wike is convinced that Governor Godwin Obaseki will be victorious, as …

Operatives of the the EFCC, Ilorin zonal office, have arrested two lecturers of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa: Abdulahi Opashola and Adebisi Ademola and twenty-eight others over their alleged involvement in offences bordering on internet fraud. In a tweet that was posted on the official handle of the EFCC, they hid the faces of the supposed lectures …

As the battle against Coronavirus continues, Nigeria has recorded 79 new infections on Sunday night which is no doubt the lowest daily count in close to four months. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) via its official Twitter handle. NCDC revealed that the new infections were recorded in 12 states and the federal capital territory …