Acclaimed female rappers Remy Ma and Lil Kim have joined fans and other celebrities to celebrate Cardi B’s historic Grammy win. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cardi B, on Sunday night, became the first solo female rapper to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album at the 61st ceremony. Leading the celebrations, Lil

Former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi is dead. Ogunjobi, who before his demise was the Chairman of Osun Football Association, was confirmed dead by his Media aide, Mr Tunde Shamsudeen. He was said to have passed on in the early hours of Monday at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

Oil prices fell by around 1 per cent on Monday as drilling activity in the United States, the world’s largest oil producer, picked up and financial markets were pulled down by trade concerns. A refinery fire in the U.S. state of Illinois, which resulted in the shutdown of a large crude distillation unit, that could

There is traffic gridlock on major roads in Ilorin, capital of Kwara state, ahead of the arrival of  President Muhammadu Buhari, for the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential flag bearer and his team would storm Ilorin to seek support for Saturday’s  Presidential

Nigeria has again explained it has yet to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) because it is carrying out due diligence to ensure that it would not negatively affect the local industries. Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Office of the Vice President, explained also that agreement was

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 20th goal for Juventus helped the Italian champions restore an 11-point lead in Serie A with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Sunday. The Portuguese rose to head in a corner kick after 70 minutes, his 18th league goal. It means he has now scored at least 20 times in all competitions in

Oil prices fell by more than 1 percent on Monday as U.S. drilling activity picked up, even as a refinery fire in the U.S. state of Illinois resulted in the shutdown of a large crude distillation unit. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $51.92 per barrel at 0144 GMT, down 80 cents,

With less than six days to the presidential election, Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered a water-tight security in all offices and facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He has directed all command commissioners of police in 36 states and FCT to put in place adequate, functional and purposeful security arrangements

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a high powered delegation to condole with the government and people of Taraba over the death of eight people following a stampede during the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jalingo. The delegation compromised of Secretary to Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustafa, Gov. Mohammed Bindow

Police in Anambra have confirmed seven persons dead following a petrol tanker explosion on Saturday night at Amawbia Roundabout. SP Haruna Mohammed, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident to the press on Sunday in Awka. ”So far, seven persons were certified dead at various hospitals by medical doctors while the only surviving

The Federal Government says the social media report on the death of the abducted Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu, is fake and ploy by political opposition to tarnish the Administration’s image ahead of the general elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the government’s position at a media briefing on Sunday

The acting Inspector-General of Police (IG-P), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has assured candidates and political parties of police neutrality and fairness throughout the general elections. Adamu gave the assurance at a National Sensitisation Workshop on Broadcast Media Coverage of 2019 General Elections organised by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Saturday in Abuja. The workshop was

Some commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada riders, on Saturday clashed with some policemen in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja. Eyewitnesses said trouble started at about 2.00 p.m. around Total Filling station, at 2.2 Junction, when an unidentified policeman, allegedly on illegal duty, hit the arm of one of the motorcycle riders with his baton, and

British rapper, Cadet, has died in a car accident on his way to a performance in the early hours of Saturday. The 28-year-old, whose real name is Blaine Johnson, was headed to the event venue when a Toyota Prius and a red Vauxhall Combo van crashed on Main Road. According to Daily Mail, “despite efforts

The Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday bubbled with a lot of activities as residents and the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) faithful thronged the venue for the 2019 Presidential campaign rally. Reports say that the atmosphere was charged with excitement as thousands of people holding brooms sang and chanted APC slogans, while awaiting the arrival of

Dr Cyril Omorogbe, the Delta Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that the state has so far recorded 95 per cent in Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection. Omoregbe announced this in statement which he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Asaba. He

The Federal Government on Friday launched the Nigeria Internal Security and Public Safety Alert System (NISPSAS) to assist the public access prompt response to emergencies and public safety. NISPSAS is an integrated and single mobile application developed to assist citizens access prompt response to emergencies and public safety. The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulraman Dambazau

As politicians fight for votes across the country, the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, has said that Benue people were willing to vote candidates that would tackle their security concerns. Ayatse stated this on Friday in Makurdi, when the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, met with Benue Council of

Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA) a non-governmental organisation, has commended the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government for resolving issues that led to the three-month old strike. Mr Godwin Omonya, the National Coordinator of the group, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in

The United States has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resist external “pressure and intimidation” in the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 16 and March 2. The United States’ Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, in a press statement, said that the upcoming elections in Nigeria would be an opportunity for the country to solidify