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The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the first index case of COVID-19 in Plateau, even as Governor Simon Lalong called for calm and enjoined citizens to observe all the basic preventive measures. The State…

The ancient city of Badagry is an important part of the history of Nigeria as a nation as it was the beginning of most developments. On a one day visit to the coastal community, YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE, discovers that Badagry is not only a…

Nigeria has lost its number one position as Africa's biggest economy to South Africa in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) published report. South Africa’s economy regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more…

In his humble manner and heart of gratitude, artiste, Ekene Ijemba, popularly known as Humblesmith,   has attributed his first endorsement deal with one of the notable noodles companies in the country, Tummy Tummy Instant noodles, to God,…

It was a gripping and suspense-filled experience as thousands of subscribers, hundreds of live viewers gathered for the viewing of MNET’s latest reality TV competition, The Voice Nigeria, during the week. The star-studded event had a…

A former Navy SEAL has become the first person to die at the wheel of a self-driving car - and a witness has claimed he was watching a Harry Potter movie when his Tesla collided with a truck while on autopilot. Joshua Brown, 40, died…

Nigeria has again in far away America recorded another feat where a Nigerian born pilot, Ademilola Odujinrin has become the first African to perform a solo flight around the world. The take –off event was flagged off by the Ooni of Ife,…

EKITI State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, at its 24th convocation ceremonies held last week, conferred a total of 18,685 students’ degrees, diplomas and post-graduate diplomas, and gave them a charge to go and make positive impacts on the…

The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, last week awarded cash prizes to a total of 160 students who had a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 or above after the 2014/15 academic session. The students, drawn from across the…

A fertility centre, the Bridge Clinic, Lagos, has recorded the first live birth of a baby boy, using the oocyte cryopreservation protocol in the country. The outcome of the process carried out in the clinic earlier this year, was a healthy…