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The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria.

Sunni-Free - Nigeria (Prod I.T.G_Keyz) Singer and song written Ogbaji Godwin, popularly known as Sunni-Free Finally drops his first studio work titled; "NIGERIA" this song emphasises on the hustle and struggle in him mother land…

American rapper, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., professionally known as Lil Wayne has revealed in a recent interview that he is 53 per cent Nigerian.

Fans of popular singer, Naira Marley, are not having the best of times in major parts of the country as they have been deemed the proverbial ‘black sheep’ anywhere and everywhere they show up.

A veteran journalist and former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has expressed fear over the controversial Hate Speech Bill, which has passed the second reading at the Senate.

NIGERIA is expecting the return of $400 million hidden in the United States by former Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Chairman  Prof Bolaji Owasanoye,…

The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria on Friday re-opened after a two-day closure of all Israeli embassies and consulates because of a strike by diplomats and military attaches over allowances. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Wednesday said though the Supreme Court had dismissed the appeal of the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, against the victory of President…

The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) has said that Nigerians consuming foreign rice were eating an expired product that was only polished and re-bagged

With the euphoria of the 4-2 win against Hungary last Saturday night behind them, the players are looking to qualify for the competition’s Round of 16 when they play Ecuador this evening in Goiania.

Inspite of the two draws secured by the Super Eagles during the recent FIFA windows following 1-1 scoreline with Ukraine and the high profile friendly match against Brazil over two weeks ago, Nigeria still dropped by one spot in the latest…

Kafayat Sanni, the first female fighter pilot recently decorated by the Nigerian Air Force is getting set to resume at the theatre of war in Borno State. Her mission is to pummel Boko Haram to submission. Confident and fearless, Kafayat…

Dr Tayo Haastrup, Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), FCT Chapter, says leadership failure is the major cause of the country’s underdevelopment. Hasstrup said this in Abuja on Tuesday during a news conference…

The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee on Monday announced that the movie, ‘Lion Heart’, directed by Genevieve Nnaji was submitted as Nigeria’s entry to the 92 Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category of the 2020 Oscars.…

The Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, Mrs Maryam Uwais, has said that the Federal Government has been channelling the recovered Abacha loot and the International Development Association /World Bank credit towards…

For the umpteenth time, Nigerians living in South Africa bore the brunt of a fresh wave of xenophobia that broke out on Tuesday, which left five persons injured in the melee. According to reports, the current attack happened at…

Nigerian big boy and Instagram (social media) celebrity, Mompha was arrested the day before yesterday in Abuja by the International Police (INTERPOL), EFCC confirms it too. The news of his arrest was disclosed by controversial…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday departed Abuja for Sochi, Russia to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit holding from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that before leaving the presidential villa for…

The Nigerian Government has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as the country prepares to host the glamorous event in Lagos 20-23 November 2019, with the theme: ”Feel Africa”.…

Nigerian-born Hollywood star, Yvonne Orji, who co-stars with Issa Rae on the HBO breakout hit “Insecure,” has reportedly splashed more than $1.8m for a light and bright modern home in L.A.’s celeb-soaked Beachwood Canyon, just a healthy…

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday in Abuja began a vocational training programme for 100 Nigerian women under its women empowerment initiative. The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Fahad AL-Taffaq, said the programme…

The Human Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has said that following intensive global research it conducted in collaboration with its international partners, spanning several months, it has been revealed that Nigeria lost at least $600…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has enjoined the Indian Government to support Nigeria’s film industry, called Nollywood and Kannywood with the technology that will enhance the quality of films produced in the…

The federal government on Thursday, October 17 said it is in the process of investing a fresh N915billion ($3.5billion) World Bank loan into the power sector. This is despite spending N1.5trillion in the sector in the last two years…

Due to reasons only known to him, Versatile Nigerian Music Producer and Singer, Tekno has renamed his forthcoming album from “Afropop” to “OldRomance“. As the singer is getting bucked up for the release of his debut album which was…

Nigeria is to work closely with China for the production of Nigerian-made transformers by 2020, a top-ranking Nigerian official said on Thursday. Engr. Mohammed Haruna, the Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and…

The Nigerian record label, Tinny Entertainment recently leaked two songs on which its former artist, YCee is on. The songs are titled, 'Bossing' featuring Ms Banks and 'Baseline' featuring Davido. Just one day ago on October 16, 2019,…

The nation’s total public debt rose by N3.32trn in one year to N25.7trn as at the end of June 2019, the Debt Management Office said on Tuesday. The Federal Government owed N20.42trn as of June 30, 2019, while the 36 states and the Federal…