The United Nations (UN) said two civilians and a 5-year-old child were killed and an aid helicopter damaged in a jihadist (Boko Haram) attack in restive northern Nigeria. Nigeria has been in war with the Boko Haram group as the attack happened in the town of Damasak. According to the UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon said several other …

Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy registered their names on the score sheet as Leicester City ended their win drought on Saturday afternoon with a convincing display against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Iheanacho, opened the scoring just after the break in the 49th minute. Before Jamie Vardy’s wait for his 100th Premier League goal came …

The Ogun State Government has extended the ease of COVID-19 lockdown in the state by two weeks. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Kunle Somorin on Friday. According to the government, guidelines will continue to be reviewed and modified in response to data from the field and expert opinions. While …

According to media reports, the All Progressives Congress (APC) generated over N258.7 million from the sales of nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state. Mr Emma Ibediro the former APC National Organising Secretary who released the timetable, said that the party placed N22.5 million fee on governorship aspirants for Edo and Ondo state. While …

When we talk about the North, it’s very difficult to forget the role, pain and harm Boko Haram insurgents have caused to many lives and family. The Nigerian Army has said it’s not in its power or responsibility to expose the sponsors of Boko Haram insurgents. According to the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said, the …

OPay has officially announced that it is temporarily shutting down some of its Nigerian operations. Which includes ORide, OCar, and OExpress, excluding its payment operation, Opay. Following social media rumors of shutting down it’s operations. The Company recently released a statement via it’s Twitter page, where it said it is pausing some of its operations “due to the harsh business …

On Wednesday, A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos adjourned till July 10, a thirty-two billion naira fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against social media celebrity, Ismailia Mustapha, well known as MOMPHA. Media reports state that the EFCC is yet to present its remaining witnesses and close its case against Mompha, who is been …

Barcelona played a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as the team as the team stay second on the La Liga table, one point behind leaders Real Madrid. However, Lionel Messi scored the 700th goal of his career by converting a penalty against Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Barca’s captain fooled Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak with a chip down …

The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barrister, Nyesom Wike, wrote an open letter of gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the refund of N78.9 billion to the Rivers State Government. Governor Wike who thanked the President on behalf of the people of Rivers State, also made mention of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and members of the Federal …

According to the Nigerian Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, Bashir Ahmad. He stated that; President Buhar has approved the re-opening of schools (only for students in graduating classes, that’s Primary 6, JSS3 and SSS3) to allow them prepare for examinations. And Further stated that it should be noted that Secondary and tertiary schools (public and private) to …