FG Introduces Stamp Duty Payment On House Rent, Others

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that henceforth, stamp duty will be paid on house rent and Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in line with its new adhesive duty. The FIRS Director,...

Rodrigo Alves reveals she now has a 'JLO butt' and 'Kim Kardashian hips'

Rodrigo Alves has revealed she now has a 'JLO butt' and 'Kim Kardashian hips' after undergoing a Bioplasty buttock augmentation that involved her having nine litres of filler injected into her bottom...

Two Senators exchange blows in fight over committee post

There was drama in Kenya earlier this week when two nominated senators Beatrice Kwamboka (ODM) and Mary Seneta (Jubilee) engaged in a scuffle before parliamentary security separated them. The scuffle...

Plant used to make Madagascar COVID-19 drink exists in Nigeria- health minister

The Nigerian Government Thursday said preliminary results of the analysis of the Madagascar COVID-19 herbal drink by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRID) showed...

649 COVID-19 patients discharged in 24 hours — highest recovery rate

For the first time in weeks, the number of persons discharged in one day exceeded the figure of new cases recorded across the country. This is the highest rate of recoveries recorded in Nigeria with...

6 Assembly Members Who Followed Gov. Akeredolu To Abuja Are COVID19 Positive

According to a credible source, no fewer than six members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Further checks reveal that the lawmakers had followed Governor...

PDP Condemns Fuel Price Increase, Says Buhari Govt. Lacks Human Sympathy

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the increase in price of petrol from N123 to N143.80 per liter, saying the Federal Government unsympathetic with Nigerian masses. In a statement on Thursday...

626 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria, Total Now 27,110

In the last 24 hours, 626 new cases of COVID19 were reported in Nigeria; Lagos-193, FCT-85, Oyo-41, Edo-38, Kwara-34, Abia-31, Ogun-29, Ondo-28, Rivers-26, Osun-21, Akwa Ibom-18, Delta-18, Enugu-15,...

Ogun land-grabbers arrested for shooting workers on site

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspected land-grabbers, who allegedly shot at seven workers at a construction site in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola...

UN suspends 2 officials over viral car-s.e.x video

The United Nations said it has suspended two male staff members involved in a recent viral car s.e.x video in Israel. Mr Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, disclosed this in a note...

Ramos shoots Madrid 4 points clear of Barcelona

Captain fantastic Sergio Ramos scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0. The victory shot them four points clear of rivals Barcelona, as the race for La...

Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos now richer than before divorce

Amazon has recorded a 4.4 percent surge in its stock value, making Jeff Bezos richer than he was, after his divorce in 2019. The 56-year-old founder and CEO of Amazon is now worth $172 billion according...

EFCC arraigns ex-Scholarship Board boss over N127m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned Stephen Oshinowo, a former Executive Secretary of Lagos State Scholarship Board, for alleged N127million fraud. Oshinowo during...

Akeredolu’s wife tests positive for COVID-19

The wife of Ondo governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The wife’s health status announcement is coming few days after her husband, state governor,...

Wife Of Gov. Akeredolu Tests Positive For COVID19

Wife of the Ondo State governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu and a security aide in the government house, Akure, have tested positive for coronavirus. A government official in the state confirmed her status. The...

Djokovic, wife recover from COVID-19

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena, who last week both tested positive for coronavirus following his exhibition tournament in the Balkans, have now tested negative, his press service said Thursday. Neither...

"Don’t Send Your Children To Any School If You're Not Sure Of Their Safety" – FG Tells Parents

Parents will not be compelled to send their children to schools if they are not comfortable with it, the Federal Government has said,

According to the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, although the Federal Government has reopened schools for students in final year classes, parents who cannot afford to do so now should keep their wards at home.



The Minister said the Federal Government has put adequate measures in place for the safety of students and teachers in public schools across the country.

“We understand the limitations of Nigerians. Most people cannot afford laptops and devices and we know that not all our children have the same access.

“And if there are people who do have this access and who feel confident that their children are ready for these exams, nobody is compelling anybody to go to any school,” he said.

Ondo Health Commissioner Dies Of COVID19, 2 Days After Governor Tested Positive

Multiple media reports have confirmed that the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, has lost his life to COVID-19 complications. He reportedly died on Thursday. Members of staff at...

Abuja Big Girl, Ngozi Loses 48 Luxury Houses Acquired Fraudulently

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has gotten a court order forfeiting 48 luxury properties in Abuja and other states belonging to Ngozi Olejeme. She is accused of acquiring the properties...

Chinese Couple Lock Up 8 Nigerians In Their Abuja Home For 4 Months (Photos)

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and paraded by the Police in Abuja on Tuesday for locking up their eight Nigerian staff in an apartment for the past four months. According to International...