The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered for the immediate closure of all public and private schools below Tertiary level in Lagos state. The order comes following the recent rise in the second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Abayomi noted that the …

Armed gunmen on Sunday raided Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and set ablaze about 20 houses. According to reports the armed men stormed Peremabiri in 50 speedboats in a bid to take control of the community from an ex-militant leader, Paul Eris, popularly known as Ogunboss.  The gunmen then chased out community members suspected to be …

Tyrese Gibson and his second wife Samantha Lee have jointly announced that they’re amicably divorcing after over three years of wedded bliss. ‘Our intention is to remain the best of friends and strong co-parents,’ the Gibsons wrote in a statement. ‘We feel incredibly blessed to have found each other and deeply grateful for the [nearly] four years we have been …

It was a very sad event on Tuesday, as some unidentified armed gunmen shot down a generator repairer in a robbery operation at Uduerhe Street, Ughelli, Delta State. According to reports the generator repairer identified as Kelvin Asaboro was killed by the armed gunmen just by the Palace of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM. (Dr.) Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III. …

The Ogun state government of ordered the suspension of all parties, carnivals and crowded cross over services over coronavirus scare. This according to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, is part of the measures and guidelines in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections during the yuletide celebration. In order to stem, the spread of the second wave of the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to Christians across the country in celebration of Christmas. The President, in an address, urged Christians to embrace the hope that comes with Christmas and reinvest trust in his Administration’s determination to restore peace, security and prosperity in Nigeria. See the full text of the President’s message below: I felicitate with our …

Charles Inojie, a veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, was robbed at gunpoint while in traffic in Lagos on Sunday, December 20. Fellow actor, Chinedu Ikedieze made the announcement on Instagram. Ikedieze assured fans and followers that the ‘The Johnsons’ star was unhurt even though his phone and other valuables were stolen from him. He provided an alternative phone number for …

Nigerian singers, Wizkid and Tems have made it to former American President, Barack Obama’s list of ‘Favourite Music of 2020’. In listing his favourite songs for this year, Obama is continuing an annual tradition he’s been observing for sometime now. Recall in 2019, Grammy nominee Burna Boy and Mavin Records’ star Rema made the list with “Anybody” and “Iron man” …

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the rescued students of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, to return to school. The President said this on Friday December 18, when he met with the 344 students at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Katsina State. Buhari who disclosed that he became President of Nigeria by going to …

Arsenal football club shared the point with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium, after they played a 1-1 draw on Wednesday evening. Southampton opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a goal from former Arsenal player, Theo Walcott. Arsenal came back into the game in the 52nd minute, after Bukayo Saka beat three down the left-hand side, played in to …