Three policemen were on Thursday December 24, shot dead at the residence of Alfred Avalumun Atera, chairman of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue state. It was learnt that some civilians were also killed in the incident. Benue police spokesperson, Catherine Anene confirmed the incident but didn’t provide much details. She said; “Three policemen were killed and…
The European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) have finally agreed a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of disagreements over fishing rights and future business rules. The UK is set to exit EU trading rules next Thursday – a year after officially leaving the 27 nation bloc. It will mean big changes for business, with…
Following the rising number of confirmed COVID19 cases, the Lagos State government has asked all churches in the state to suspend all-night services, including vigils and crossover services. As a tradition, Christians across the world usually converge in churches on December 31 at about midnight to pray and usher in the new year. Speaking to reporters…
Binta Mamman, the the first female majority leader and the only female in the Niger state House of Assembly has been impeached. The female lawmaker was impeached by members of the house of assembly during the plenary on Thursday December 24. An official statement revealing why the former leader was impeached or the number and names of the…
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, has died. He died in the early hours of today December 25, from a seizure. He only just concluded directing his new movie on Christmas Eve. His remains have been deposited at the morgue. For many years, he held the record of the Nollywood director with the highest number of…
Amazin’ Music Group, in partnership with La Cave Musik, has released the Aje Film directed video of I Like It, by Nigerian pop star, TerryTheVoice featuring the equally talented singer, TK-Swag. I Like It, produced by JesseTheBeatMaker, is off TerryTheVoice’s forthcoming album, The Voice and is visually beautiful and tells the story of friendship gone sour. TerryTheVoice is set to release…
Manchester City stars, Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday December 25. Two members of the club’s staff, whose identities have not been revealed yet, also tested positive. “All four personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government…
712 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on Friday, December 25 as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-388, FCT-77, Kwara-39, Katsina-35, Bauchi-33, Plateau-22, Ogun-18, Akwa Ibom-16, Delta-13, Kaduna-12, Osun-12, Yobe-11, Sokoto-10, Kebbi-8, Enugu-6, Edo-5, Ondo-3, Niger-2, Kano-1 and Oyo-1. There are…
National coordinator of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF), Sani Aliyu has disclosed that Nigerians will be administered theCOVID-19 vaccine free of charge when the vaccination begins. Speaking during an appearance on Channel Television on Wednesday December 23, Aliyu said there is an assurance that over 40 million Nigerians will be vaccinated through the GAVI arrangement (a vaccine alliance created…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Hakeem Odumosu has disclosed that the command received intelligence on plans by criminals to attack churches and mosques. Odumosu who said they have taken steps to ensure no such thing happens in the state, further revealed that the intelligence came from Abuja. He told reporters that the police have already identified vulnerable…