Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has announced that his administration is planning to conduct fresh elections into the twenty-seven local...
Imo: Uzodinma Announces Plans To Conduct Fresh Local Govt Elections
Nigerian Governors React To Outbreak Of Lassa Fever, Coronavirus
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said states and the federal government are intensifying efforts to control the spread of Lassa Fever as wel...
Amotekun: Falana Sends Message To Southwest Govs Amid Controversy
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has urged governors of Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun to submit bills on Operation Amotekun ...
Wendy Williams Officially Parts Ways With Husband
Nine months after filing for divorce, American media mogul, Wendy Williams and her estranged husband Kevin Hunter have officially split. T...
Coronavirus: Lagos Alerts Public On Spread Of Disease
The Lagos State Government has alerted its citizens on the spread of Coronavirus currently raging in China and other parts of the world. Th...
Coronavirus: China Locks Down Wuhan Province
China has locked down Wuhan considered the epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 people. The...
Africa’s Richest Woman Dos Santos Charged With Fraud
Angola’s former first daughter Isabel dos Santos has been charged with money laundering and mismanagement during her stewardship of Sonangol...
Autopsy Reveals Main Cause Of Juice Wrld’s Death
Autopsy and toxicology results by Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, United States has revealed that rapper Juice Wrld died as a res...
Bauchi: Governor Muhammed Reacts To Supreme Court Victory
Governor Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State has commended the Supreme Court’s judgement which affirmed his victory in the 2019 governorship elect...
Lagos Arrests 36 Defiant Pedestrians Crossing Highways
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has arrested 36 defiant pedestrians crossing major roads and highways across the met...
Man United News: ‘Pogba Is Not Happy Because He Isn’t Playing’ – Super Agent Raiola
Super Agent, Mino Raiola has said that if Manchester United's Paul Pogba does not play, "he is not happy", Concise News report...
Grammy To Pay Posthumous Honour To Nipsey Hussle
The Recording Academy, popularly known as the Grammy Awards is set to honour late activist and rapper Nipsey Hussle during the 62nd edition ...
Nigeria Ranks Low On Transparency International’s Corruption Index
Transparency International (TI) has released its annual corruption perception index and Nigeria has dropped two places on the list. The pos...
Yoruba Language Not In Tune With Time, Says Oluwo
Oba Abdurrosheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1, the Oluwo of Iwo, Osun state has reacted to the update of Oxford dictionary, in which twenty-nine Ni...
Mob Lynch “One Chance” Suspect In Abuja, Attack Police
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday said mob damaged one of its operational vehicles and lynched a “one c...
Man United: Ex-Players, Fans React As Burnley Disgrace Red Devils At Old Trafford
Manchester United players were booed off the pitch after a 2-0 home defeat by Burnley on Wednesday night left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tea...
Amotekun: North-Central Governors Strategise On Community Policing
As the debate rages on over the newly-launched South West security outfit, Amotekun, Governors from the six North-Central states of Nigeria ...
7 killed, 1 Injured In Cults Clash In Ijede Ikorodu
No fewer than seven people have been killed during a violent clash between two rival cult groups, which started on Monday in Ijede area of I...
Insurgency: Gov. Lalong Reacts To Execution Of Nigerian Student By Boko Haram
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has expressed deep sadness over the distressing video released by a splinter group of the Boko Haram terror...
Lassa Fever: Fresh Update From Ondo State
Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu has met with traditional rulers in Owo as part of efforts to checkmate the scourge of Lassa Fever in th...
Enugu Archbishop Reacts To Killing Of Adamawa CAN Chairman
The Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Enugu, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has condemned the killing of Rev. Lawan Andimi, the Chairman ...
Emir Sanusi Sends Message To Nigerian Leaders, Politicians
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on leaders and politicians in Nigeria to protect the interest of the poor and less-privile...
Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Thursday, Jan. 23rd, 2020
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Thursday, January 23rd, 2020. The p...
APC Can’t Replace Akpabio In Akwa Ibom Senatorial Rerun – INEC
INEC has said that the APC will not be able to replace its candidate in the Akwa Ibom Senatorial rerun, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The post ...
Rapper Accuses Zlatan Of Beating, Setting Him Up
An up and coming rapper Vico has alleged that controversial singer Zlatan alongside eight men assaulted him in Lekki area of Lagos state. T...
Delta Govt To Construct 11 New Roads
Delta Government on Tuesday approved 11 new roads in the state for construction before the end of the dry season. Commissioner for Works, Ch...
Abdulsalami Decries High Level Of Insecurity In Nigeria
Former Head of State retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar has decried the high spate of insecurity and multifarious challenges confronting t...
Benue: APC’s Jime Reacts To Tuesday’s Supreme Court Verdict
Emmanuel Jime, the All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship candidate in the 2019 Benue governorship race, has accepted the Supreme Cou...
Greece Elects First Female President
Greece’s parliament on Wednesday elected Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou as the first female president in the country’s history, Concise News repo...
Revealed! Only Celeb Who Provided Financial Support During Majek Fashek’s Illness
Uzoma Umenka, manager to Majek fashek has revealed that the only person who provided financial support the for reggae star's ill health ...
16 Persons Die Of Lassa Fever In Ondo
The Ondo State Government has said that sixteen people have been confirmed killed as a result of Lassa Fever outbreak in the Southwest state...
INEC Swears In 2 RECs For Cross Rivers, Taraba
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday swore-in two new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), for Cross Rivers ...
Amotekun: Tinubu Finally Breaks Silence On South West Security Outfit
National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, has backed the creation of Amotekun, the regional security outfit established by governors of the S...
Terrorism: US To Place Nigeria, Others On Visa Restriction
The United States is set to add Nigeria, Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Sudan and Tanzania to a new list of countries on America’s v...
MURIC Reacts To Killing Of Christian Association Of Nigeria Chairman, Andimi
An Islamic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the murder of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Niger...
APC Reacts To Defection Of PDP Lawmakers In Imo
The ruling All Progressives Congress has mocked the opposition PDP over the defection of four of its members in the Imo State House of Assem...
N-Power: Minister Farouq Receives Briefing From Scheme’s Cluster Heads (Photos)
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq on Tuesday received briefing from the N...
Yung6ix Finally Sues American Jeweler Over Racial Profiling
Hip hop singer Onome Onokohwomo better known as Yung6ix has finally filed a lawsuit against a jewelry store where he was accused of theft. ...
Kano PDP Chairman Bichi Dumps Kwankwaso, Defects To APC
The Kano State Chairman of the PDP, Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, has resigned from his position and defected to the ruling APC.Concise News reports...
Latest Benue State News Online Today January 22nd 2020
Good day, welcome to the latest Benue State online news headlines update for today, Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020, on Concise News. The pos...
Boko Haram: Osinbajo Reacts To Execution Of Adamawa CAN Chairman
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the execution of the Chairman of CAN in Michika area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi....
Imo: APC Describes PDP Protest As Senseless, Threat To Democracy
The ruling APC has condemned the protest embarked upon by the opposition PDP, describing it as senseless and a threat to the country's d...
Chelsea vs Arsenal: A Defender In January Needed? Lampard Opens Up
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has refused to be drawn on whether his club needs a defender before the close of the current transfer window ...
Davido Speaks On Son Ifeanyi’s Paternity
Award-winning singer Davido has debunked online speculations that he is not the biological father of his son, Ifeanyi David Jnr whom he welc...
Boko Haram Insurgents Must Pay For Killing Adamawa CAN Chairman – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that Boko Haram insurgents will pay 'a heavy price' for the execution Reverend Lawan Andimi. T...
Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2020
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020. The ...
Benue: Police Send Strong Message To Lawbreakers Ahead Supreme Court Verdict On Ortom Vs Jime
Ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the Benue Governorship tussle, the Police in Benue say they are fully prepared to maintain peace and s...
Australian Open: Nadal Not Focused On Federer’s Grand Slam Record
Rafael Nadal would love to add more silverware to a rich trophy cabinet at the end of the Australian Open. The post Australian Open: Nadal ...
Impeachment Trial Of Donald Trump To Get Underway In US
The Senate trial of President Donald Trump is due to get underway in earnest at 1 pm (1800 GMT) on Tuesday, only the third impeachment trial...
Edo: PDP Chieftain Defends Decision To Back Obaseki’s Reelection
A chieftain of the PDP, Daisy Danjuma, has defended her decision to back the second term bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state. The p...
Boko Haram Finally Kills CAN Chairman Abducted In Adamawa
Boko Haram insurgents have killed the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa sta...
Plateau: Lalong Reacts To Supreme Court Verdict On His Re-Election
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said that the affirmation of his election victory by the Supreme Court in Nigeria has confirmed t...
Makinde Reveals What Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Will Do To Oyo
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, says Oyo will no longer be overshadowed by Lagos with the completion Lagos-Ibadan railway. The pos...
Moment PDP Members Got Injured In Auto Crash During Protest In Abuja
The protest embarked on the PDP turned out to be a sad experience when some members of the party were badly wounded after they were involved...
Telcos Can Reassign Inactive SIMs, NCC Affirms
Telecommunications companies reserve the right to reassign SIM cards that have been inactive for a maximum of 180 days, the Nigerian Communi...
Buhari Rejoices With Ganduje, Lalong Over Supreme Court’s Verdict
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Governors of Kano and Plateau States, Abdullahi Ganduje and Simon Lalong over their victorie...
Ganduje Hints At Launching Community Police In Kano
The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has disclosed that his administration will soon launch community police to boost security in ...
Sokoto: Tambuwal Reacts To Supreme Court Victory
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has attributed his success at the Supreme Court on Monday to divine intervention and intense pray...
Imo: Governor Uzodinma Reacts To PDP Protest In Abuja
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has called for the investigation of the protest carried out by the PDP to show their disapproval of the ...
China: President Xi Jinping Reacts To Outbreak Of Corona Virus
The Chinese government announced on Tuesday that it was classifying the outbreak of Coronavirus in the same category as SARS. The post Chin...
Fresh Outbreak Of Corona Virus Spreads In China
An outbreak of a new coronavirus in China has spread to more cities, Chinese authorities said on Monday, as the number of patients tripled. ...
Naira Marley Dishes Strong Advise To Marlians
Even though controversial singer Naira Marley has over time been seen as a bad influence on the youth, he has taken it upon himself to advis...
I Wowed People With My Nude Photos In 2019- Uche Ogbodo
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has taken to Instagram to boast of her last year birthday photoshoot in which she posed nude. The post I Wow...
Malabu Oil Deal: EFCC To Arraign Ex-AGF Adoke, Others Today
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mohammed Adoke would be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on ...
Fresh Outbreak Of Lassa Fever Recorded In Ondo
A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever has been recorded in Ondo State that has left scores of persons hospitalised, Concise News reports. The pos...
CJN Muhammad Asked To Resign Over Pro-Sharia Stance
Justice Tanko Muhammad has been given seven days by Ecumenical Youth Association (EYA) to resign as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) for alleg...
Victor Moses ‘Agrees’ Personal Terms With Inter Milan Ahead Loan Move
Inter Milan have reportedly agreed to personal terms with Chelsea winger Victor Moses ahead of a loan move to the Serie A club, Concise News...
Lassa Fever Kills 14, Infects 82 In Seven States
Lassa fever has killed 14 persons, infected 82 others in Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi and Ogun, according to latest data from ...
Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Tuesday, Jan. 21st, 2020
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Tuesday, January 21st, 2020. The po...
Sokoto Residents Joyous Over Tambuwal’s Supreme Court Victory
Almost all streets in Sokoto metropolis were filled by residents who trooped out to celebrate the affirmation of Aminu Tambuwal, as the duly...
Why Are ‘Sexy Women’ Assumed T Be Promiscuous? Moyo Lawal Asks
Curvy Nollywood actress has said she wonders why sexy women are perceived to be promiscuous because theyexpose their bodies. The post Why A...
How Africa’s Richest Woman Dos Santos Allegedly Stole Fortune
An investigative team published some documents on Sunday allegedly showing how Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, siphoned hundreds ...
Imo: PDP Protests Supreme Court Judgment In Abuja
The PDP has begun its planned protest in Abuja to show displeasure over the judgement of the Supreme Court that nullified the election of Em...
Funke Akindele, Siblings Absent At Father’s Burial
Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akidele and her siblings were reportedly absent at the burial ceremony of their father who passed on f...
Lagos: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat React To Abule Egba Pipeline Explosion
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State governor and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat have expressed their sadness concerning Sunday's pipeline ex...
Sokoto: Supreme Court Affirms Tambuwal’s Election
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the election of Aminu Tambuwal as duly elected Governor of Sokoto State. The post Sokoto: Supreme Court...
Prince Harry Expresses ‘Great Sadness’ At Royal Split
Prince Harry has expressed “great sadness” at the way he and his wife Meghan had to give up their royal titles as part of separation settlem...
Kaduna: Police Reacts To Media Report On Death Of 30, Abduction Of 100
The Kaduna State Police Command has debunked online media reports on the purported abduction of 100 and killing of 30 people during an atta...