2020-04-13 10:07
Clem Agba, minister of state for budget and planning, says the fire that gutted the office of the accountant-general of the federation (AGF) did not destroy any record.
On Wednesday, fire… Read More
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2020-04-08 16:07
There was a fire outbreak on Wednesday at the Treasury House, which is the headquarters of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
The cause of the fire, which started about… Read More
2020-04-08 16:00
Spring graduation ceremonies in Japan have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at one school were able to attend remotely by controlling avatar robots while logg… Read More
2020-04-08 15:54
Reps seek 2-month electricity payment waiver For Nigerians. The House of Representatives is to consider a fresh Stimulus Bill that will ensure that Nigerians get free electricity supply for… Read More
2020-04-08 15:43
Despite the debate about the continued relevance of oil and the turbulence in the global oil and gas industry, upstream oil and gas remains the highest paying industry in Nigeria.
In… Read More
2020-04-08 15:29
Dino Melaye has called for the demobilization of 5G network which he claimed has been mounted in some parts of Nigeria.
The former Senator who described 5G network as evil, stated that it ki… Read More
2020-04-08 15:18
Lemar Obika (born 4 April 1978), professionally known simply as Lemar, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. His parents is from Enugu State Nigeria but he lived all his life… Read More
2020-04-08 15:07
Clean-Up Nigeria has rated Akwa Ibom State as the cleanest state in Nigeria beating the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by two per cent.
In a statement, Clean-Up Nigeria, said the ratings… Read More
2020-04-08 14:59
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder, Christ Embassy has warned that anyone who arrested a pastor in this Coronavirus period is in danger.
He was speaking on reports that some pastors were ar… Read More
2020-04-08 14:45
Lagos State based blogger and professional freelancer, Endy Edeson has lamented over poor electricity supply in some parts of Lagos during this Coronavirus lockdown. According to Edeson, the… Read More
2020-04-08 14:34
Wike lifts Curfew, recalls suspended Council Chairman & Deputy
–Borders and Markets Remain Closed
-Parlliatives to commence soon
The Rivers state Governor Nyesom Ezenwor Wike has l… Read More
2020-04-01 14:39
The Federal Government on Tuesday night reduced the price of petrol from N125/litre to N123.5/litre.
Current petrol price indicates a reduction of N1.5 on every litre of petrol purchased… Read More
2020-04-01 14:33
Buhari is fulfilling his promise of transferring money to Nigerians . The money will be transfered via bank account (bvn).
Sadiya Farouk, minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster manage… Read More
2020-04-01 14:16
Reports reaching Edeson Online News say NAFDAC has approved the use of Chloroquine for treatment of Coronavirus after American government approved it.
Although, NAFDAC had earlier den… Read More
2020-04-01 14:07
1. People test positive FOR coronavirus, not “TO” it. It is, “El-Rufai tests positive FOR coronavirus,” not “El-Rufai tests positive TO coronavirus.”
2… Read More
2020-03-30 16:44
Microsoft To End Investments In Facial Recognition Companies After AnyVision Was Accused Of Helping Israeli Govt Surveil The West Bank.
Microsoft is selling its stake in I… Read More
2020-03-30 16:37
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday imposed 14-day curfew on Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with effect from 11pm on Monday.
The president, in a n… Read More
Phone Ransonware Virus Called Watch App. Don't Install It , It Kidnaps Files & Demand For ₦ 36,700
2020-03-25 23:36
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the alarm over the existence of an Android- based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application , which claims to provide updates on CO… Read More
2020-03-25 23:28
Clarence House confirmed that the 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease in a statement released this morning.
The heir to the throne is said to have displayed "m… Read More
2020-03-24 14:52
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus), following a test for the disease that was carried out yesterday on the president by the N… Read More
2020-03-24 13:17
The coordinator of Nigerians in Ireland(NIIRE), Dr. Oluseyi Aba has congratulated business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, on the foundation laying ceremony of the University of Fortune in Igbotako
… Read More
2020-03-24 13:10
A man from China’s Yunnan province tested positive for Hantavirus on Monday. He died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus, China’s Global Times… Read More
2020-03-24 13:05
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has announced that his son tested positive for coronavirus.
He made his known via his verified Twitter handle on… Read More
2020-03-24 12:58
Masturbation is bound to make your day more pleasurable – and it can have health benefits too, so claims a doctor.
According to the Doc, the most obvious bonus is its mood boostin… Read More
2020-03-24 12:46
Former Managing Director of Pipelines and Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Suleiman Achimugu, is the man who died of Coronavirus today. Hi… Read More
2020-03-24 12:39
Sixty years after the suspension of registration of cattle, sheep and goats coming from neighboring countries, the Federal Government is to re-introduce the policy to
curb spread of livesto… Read More
2020-03-21 10:36
Reports reaching Edeson Online News say Kenny Rogers who is a well known country singer has died. His family announced on Saturday that Rogers died peacefully at home from natural causes… Read More
2020-03-21 10:33
A few hours after President Donald Trump said chloroquine had been approved to treat COVID-19, the demand for the drug increased in stores across Lagos and Abuja. In the wake of the coronavi… Read More
2020-03-21 10:30
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate satellite cable television service providers in Nigeria for refusing the calls by Nigerians to adopt ‘pay per view’… Read More
2020-03-21 10:28
STRONG indications emerged that the Federal Government may have reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, from N145 per liter to about N125.
It was learned that the Federal Gover… Read More
2020-03-21 10:25
He wrote on Facebook :
I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a dea… Read More
2020-03-15 13:54
Pipeline explosion happening now at Abule Ado Amuwo odofin local government area of Lagos.
Exactly opposite Bethlehem Girls secondary school. Some of the student
of the school have been ru… Read More
2020-03-15 08:11
It was an emotionally charged night full of entertainment, glamour and red carpet extravaganza as Africa’s biggest film and television stars gathered at the Eko Hotels and Suites in La… Read More
2020-03-15 00:37
In any democracy, bills are sponsored either by the executive arm of the government or the members of the National Assembly. The bill usually passes through three stages before it finally be… Read More
2020-03-15 00:32
Wood Stud game is an ancient game, which originated from the Western part of Nigeria. We grew up to play it in the early 90s. It was played as competition between 2 or more people or 2 more… Read More
2020-03-15 00:26
I think we should applaud the federal government on this because a Nigerian can not be racially abused in his or her own country.
Today, FCCPC closed Haufei Restaurant & Mall 33 Aboyade… Read More
2020-03-15 00:23
Just over 20 years after stepping down as CEO of Microsoft and six years after relinquishing his position as Chairman of the Board, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has resigned from the Micro… Read More
2020-03-14 00:26
Hi guys, I am presently at Victoria Island Lagos State making investigations regarding the predicted non stop rain in Lagos this month. Many Lagosians are panicking as the rain might hinder… Read More
2020-03-14 00:23
Popular OAP, Daddy Freeze has left Cool FM Lagos after 20 years.
Sharing a video announcing his exit on his Instagram page, the 43-year-old controversial OAP wrote:
"Hi guys, after 20 ye… Read More
2020-03-14 00:21
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Birnin Kebbi to attend the Agricultural Fair and Display, a part of the 2020 Argungu International Fishing Festival.
The President was received at… Read More
2020-03-14 00:17
British scientists in Antarctica revealed that their team have enough food to survive 'for years' on the frozen continent if the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
UK's Rothera station leader… Read More
2020-03-11 23:32
Atletico Madrid stunned holders Liverpool to reach the Champions League quarter - finals on Wednesday as Marcos Llorente ’ s extra -time double helped grab a 3 -2 win on the night and… Read More
2020-03-11 23:24
The senator representing Niger South, Bima Enagi, has introduced a bill that seeks to ban the importation of generators in Nigeria. The bill, titled “a bill for an Act to prohibit/ban… Read More
2020-03-11 23:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday opened the door to constitutional changes that would allow him to remain in power until 2036, but said he favored term limits once the country bec… Read More
2020-03-11 23:18
Biden is running on the legacy of the eight years he served alongside President Barack Obama while Sanders -- an independent -- is offering a democratic socialist platform with a radically d… Read More
2020-03-11 23:16
*Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly set to do his bit to get former team-mate Ronaldinho out of prison.*
The Brazilian legend has been in police custody following a case of all… Read More
2020-03-10 01:22
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a two- week warning strike with effect from Monday. Its National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this at end o… Read More
2020-03-10 01:19
Security Operatives on Monday arrested dethroned Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and whisked him out of the ancient city amidst tight security. It was gathered that the security operatives a… Read More
2020-03-10 01:16
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been consulted by the South Africa’s government to help rescue the nation out of recession. South Africa is… Read More
2020-03-06 00:45
Barring any last-minute change of strategy, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, will on Friday assume duties after a Federal High Court i… Read More
2020-03-05 22:48
As the coronavirus assumes pandemic proportion globally, the World Health Organisation has warned that banknotes could aid the transmission of the infectious disease.
The United Nations bod… Read More
2020-03-05 00:37
Multiple reports reaching Edeson Online News say an FCT High Court in Jabi has suspended Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Justice Danlami Se… Read More
2020-03-04 08:15
As if a recession wasn’t enough bad news for South Africa, it’s now confirmed as the continent’s second-largest economy. The answer to the question of whether South Af… Read More
2020-03-04 00:28
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Mr Emeka Ihedioha, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Imo State governorship election. In the suit, Mr Ih… Read More
2020-03-04 00:25
I had the honor and privilege of joining some of the Nollywood greats like Larry Koldsweat, Obi Idejimba and T.T. Temple on set last Saturday and making a cameo appearance in my debut m… Read More
2020-03-04 00:22
Mr Cipriano Cassamá, one of the two men who had been declared president of Guinea Bissau resigned his office on Sunday-after just one full day in office.
He said “I have no sec… Read More
2020-03-04 00:21
El Makasa have sacked coach Emmanuel Amuneke following an unimpressive start to his managerial role.
The ex- Tanzania senior national team handler was unveiled as boss of the Egyptian Premi… Read More
2020-03-04 00:19
(Reuters) - Pope Francis, who canceled a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy because he is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for coronavirus, the Italian newspaper Il Mess… Read More
2020-02-29 11:00
A former governor of Zamfara State and three-term senator of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima has said that he had no plan of introducing sharia law in the country… Read More
2020-02-28 13:27
Nigeria’s first “presumptive” case of the deadly coronavirus that has killed more than 2,814 people with 82,589 cases in six continents on Thursday, 27 February. The c… Read More
2020-02-28 01:03
Afrobeats singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has been granted bail for alleged car theft. Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile on Thursday granted him bail of N20… Read More
2020-02-27 01:53
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review of the judgment which sacked the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, David Lyon and his… Read More
2020-02-27 01:51
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the action is to fully consolidate the free and compulsory primary and secondary schools education of the state with a clear integration of the Almajiri system to… Read More
2020-02-27 01:49
There have been this notion that Igbos are all Christians, well I present to you, the first open Igbo Muslim marriage. Igbos are know to be very accommodating. Many have had this erroneous b… Read More
2020-02-25 15:57
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Olisa Metuh, to seven years in prison.
Justice Okon Abang hande… Read More
2020-02-25 02:53
In the razzmatazz of the centenary celebration, the picture seeks to bring to the fore the state of the city that birthed the amalgamation. With drums of the centenary celebration beati… Read More
2020-02-25 02:49
For Nigerians who expected President Muhammadu Buhari to come down hard on his kitchen cabinet, otherwise dubbed the cabal, for exposing the lack of cohesion in his government, through recen… Read More
2020-02-25 02:46
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has awarded a company in which he is a director a shady contract worth N3.6 billion, in clear contravention of Code of Conduct and Public Procurement la… Read More
2020-02-25 02:44
Medical Expert Warns Against Use Of Saliva As Sex Lubricant. Lubrication, especially vaginal lubrication is an important part of sexual arousal. It readies the vagina for penetration an… Read More
2020-02-22 18:14
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation announced today that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift Sy… Read More
2020-02-22 18:12
Nigerian Customs Service has warned off supermarkets and shops in some parts of the country to stop patronising foreign rice and other prohibited goods.
“In our effort to suppress smu… Read More
2020-02-22 18:08
Osun state traditional rulers council has suspended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi for six months over his attempt to drag the institution into the mud with his public conduct… Read More
2020-02-22 18:06
Eta Mbora, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the house of representatives, has introduced a bill seeking to provide automatic employment for graduates after their National Youth Ser… Read More
2020-02-19 15:20
The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Bubou-Obolo, has stepped aside to pave the way for the emergence of a new Speaker.
The development followed the inauguration of… Read More
2020-02-19 15:17
Emeka Rollas, the chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed her death on Wednesday.
“With deep sense of sorrow but with total submission to the will of Almighty God, we ann… Read More
2020-02-18 16:33
Hello guys, do you want to know the real reason why Amotekun was set up? There is a historical and… Read More
2020-02-18 15:50
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha to March 2, 2020. Mr Ihedioha approached the apex court with an application to reverse itself… Read More
2020-02-18 15:48
Ahead of the Tuesday’s hearing of the application by Emeka Ihedioha for the supreme court to review its judgment on the 2019 Imo state governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Par… Read More
2020-02-18 15:46
Mr. Tony Iwelu, the Chief Security Officer to the Minister for Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has passed on.
One of the minister’s aide said he died of electric sho… Read More
2020-02-17 00:25
The Deplorable state of Amaja Primary Health Centre abandoned over 30 years ago by Enugu State government is affecting Amaja indigens negatively . Amaja is a community in Igbo-Eze North… Read More
2020-02-17 00:22
Boko Haram has kicked against the new sim card policy and has vowed to move against the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, . Abubakar Shekau, leader of the terror group mad… Read More
2020-02-15 07:39
After several months of being investigated on allegations of corruption, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Modibbo Kawu, has been suspended with immediate effect… Read More
2020-02-14 13:04
Find the latest property for sale or for rent across in Nigeria from trusted landlords and agents. Sell your property on www.househunt.com.ng. … Read More
2020-02-14 12:26
The men of the Ogun State Police Command, on Sunday, arrested the President of the Students’ Union Government of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Adegboye Olatunji, and one Olarewaju Ta… Read More
2020-02-14 12:22
World Radio Day is an observance day held annually on 13 February to celebrate radio as a medium. It was proclaimed on 3 November 2011 by UNESCO's 36th General Conference after originally be… Read More
2020-02-14 12:20
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Bayelsa govership election, Douye Diri, who was returned as governor by the judgment of the Supreme Court which disqualified the governor-ele… Read More
2020-02-14 12:01
Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Threatens To Attack Buhari, Lists Condition For Chibok Girls’ Release
In a new video released, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, could be seen threatening… Read More
2020-02-14 11:59
Kanu while tendering his apology withdrew the threat and expressed sadness over the development.
Th IPOB HERO had earlier threatened to kill children of heads of security agencies in retali… Read More
2020-02-14 11:57
The prosecution of journalist, Agba Jalingo took another twist on Thursday morning as the Cross River State government has reverted to the initial charges of treason, terrorism, cultism and… Read More
2020-02-14 11:55
Barely 24 hours to his inuaguration the Supreme Court has sacked Mr David Lyon as Governor Elect of Bayelsa State.
A five man panel of the apex court presided by Justice Mary Peter-Odili nu… Read More
2020-02-14 11:46
Some soldiers at the war front in the north-east have expressed disappointment over the release of 1,400 ”repentant” Boko Haram suspects.
Babakura Jato, commissioner of informat… Read More
2020-02-14 11:44
Hip-hop star, Eedris Abdul-Kareem, has been arrested for allegedly beating up his landlord, whom he accused of sexual harassment. Eedris was said to have been dragged before the police his l… Read More
2020-02-14 11:42
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various politic… Read More
2020-02-14 11:38
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles defender and captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team.
The former Everton defender will replace Imama… Read More
2020-02-14 11:35
The University of Lagos has been ranked 1st in Nigeria and 8th in Africa, by uniRank University Ranking™, the leading international higher education directory and search engine featuri… Read More
2020-02-14 11:33
The South East Geo-political Zone Security Summit was held at The Base Event Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu, on Wednesday,12th February, 2020.The meeting of was held to discuss the secur… Read More
2020-02-14 11:30
The entire music world mourns the death of a Legend of Highlife music and one of the last man standing. The Death of the Doyen of Highlife music in Nigeria, “the last of the origi… Read More
2020-02-14 11:28
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), AIDs Health Care Foundation (AHF), will distribute 250,000 condoms in six states of the federation along with the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in c… Read More
2020-01-27 01:22
Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo performs during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.
Burna Boy who had Nigeria buzzing after being nom… Read More
2020-01-27 01:10
Multiple reports reaching Edeson Online News say Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar who won five championships with the team and was often compared to Michael Jordan, died today S… Read More
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