George Floyd death: Clashes as protests spread across US
A protester throws a fire extinguisher into a burning building overnight in Minneapolis
Protesters have clashed with police in cities across the US over the killing of an unarmed…
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AfDB approves 88m euros to Senegal to fight of economic challenges posed by COVID-19
By Anthony Maliki
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 88 million euros to Senegal, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, in…
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Juju musicians salute Shina Peters at 62
Sir Shina Peters
The Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN), has rejoiced with the legendary musician, Sir Shina Peters, as he clocks 62 on Saturday.
The National…
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President Buhari mourns ex-NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru
The late Baru
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and professional colleagues of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Late Maikanti Baru: 15 things to know about life of former NNPC GMD
Late Dr Maikanti Baru
By Anthony Maliki
A former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru died Friday May 29, 2020 from an…
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Former GMD of NNPC Maikanti Baru dies at 60
Late Maikanti Baru
The immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru is dead.
Malam Mele Kari, the Group…
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3 Nigerians, 80 others get UN posthumous peacekeeping award
Names of the fallen Nigerian uniform peacekeepers as displayed on the screen during the virtual ceremony.
The United Nations on Friday honoured three Nigerians and 80 other…
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Tennis star, Federer is world’s highest-paid athlete, Forbes says
Swiss Tennis star, Roger Federer
Roger Federer is the world’s highest-paid athlete for 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic knocked football’s Lionel Messi off top spot, according to…
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Leicester manager, Rodgers says he caught coronavirus but has recovered
Mr Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said he could hardly walk after contracting the novel coronavirus in March but he has since made a full recovery.…
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CDS Badeh’s death: General Court Martial sentences six aides in probe
Late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh
The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the NAF Base, Abuja, has sentenced six Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, who were aides to the…
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Newly installed traditional rulers of Amawbia, Umuerum receive certificate of recognition
By Sunny A. Davud
Anambra State Government has presented certificates of recognition to Traditional Rulers of Amawbia and Umuerum communities.
The Governer, Chief Willie…
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Anambra empowers 200 women, youths with farm inputs
Governor Obiano of Anambra State
By Sunny A. David
Anambra State Government has empowered no fewer than 200 women in poultry farming, as they also fully kitted 50 trained…
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Anambra governor, Obiano visits Nkisi, Obeleagu erosion sites, promises intervention
By Sunny A. David
Anambra State Government has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in erosion 962 site in the state.
Governer Willie Obiano made the call when he…
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Google announces another addition’Plus Codes in Google Maps
Google on Friday, announced a new addition in Google Maps ‘Plus Codes’ to help locate difficult or no fixed address.
Mr Kola-Ogunlade, Communication Officer, Google, West Africa,…
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Benue LG polls: Police Command deploys 5,200 personnel
The Police Command in Benue has deployed 5,200 men and officers for the May 30 local government council polls, its public relations officer, Sewuese Anene, said on Friday in…
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Volkswagen to invest €2bn in Chinese electric vehicle market
German carmaker Volkswagen on Friday said that it had agreed to invest more than 2 billion euros (2.2 billion dollars) in two Chinese electric car companies.
The vehicle which is…
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