39 Migrants Drown Off Tunisian Coast
At least 39 migrants drowned off Tunisia when two boats capsized on Tuesday, the defence ministry said, as numbers risking the dangerous crossing to Europe continue to rise. Rescuers pulled…
Gunmen Reportedly Invade Benue Community, Kill Scores
Unknown gunmen on Tuesday morning reportedly invaded Tor-Donga, an area in Katsina-Ala Local Government of Benue State, killing scores while many were left injured. PREMIER NEWS gathered that there was…
Lagos Receives Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the Federal Government. He disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking at the 2021 International Women’s…
Court Invites Malami, Former EFCC Boss To Testify In Maina’s Trial
A federal high court in Abuja has issued a subpoena compelling Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and Ibrahim Magu, former acting chairman of the EFCC, to testify in…
Wakili: Our Men Not Transferred To Abuja, Still In Police Custody –OPC
The Oodua Peoples Congress says three of its operatives detained by the Oyo State Police Command are still in the state and not moved to Abuja as reported in some…
Neymar Out Of PSG Versus Barcelona Champions League Game
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Neymar will not face former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday after deciding to take no risks with the Brazilian’s fitness as he works…
Ondo: Akeredolu Orders Indefinite Suspension Of Transport Workers Activities
Following the violent clash between the factions of the Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers on Tuesday morning, the state government has announced the indefinite…
Lassa Fever Kills Faster Than Coronavirus-NCDC
Two hundred and forty-four (244) – That is the number of lives lost to Lassa fever in 2020, according to the data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).…
Nigeria Coach, Rohr Releases Full List For Benin, Lesotho
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has included Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Victor Osimhen in a 24-man list for this month’s…
Photos: Taxi Driver Looks Very Happy As He Goes To Jail For Fraud
You would expect a convict to show remorse while posing for crime profiling. Not for Michael Lawal who just bagged three months’ jail term for internet fraud. In his photo…
