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UN chief Guterres welcomes UAE-Israeli diplomatic ties
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalise diplomatic relations. Guterres’ reaction came in a…
Andreescu will not defend U.S. Open title
Bianca Andreescu said on Thursday she would not defend her title at the U.S. Open in New York. The Canadian said this was because the COVID-19 pandemic has compromised her ability to reach her…
Britain to add France and Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain on Thursday announced it is re-imposing travel restrictions for six popular holiday destinations amid growing COVID-19 risks. From 4.00 a.m. on Saturday (0300 GMT), anyone…
Any hand sanitiser containing 1-propanol dangerous to your health – FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said some hand sanitisers have been found to contain 1-propanol, a toxin that can harm the central nervous system. FDA said in a statement that the…
Nigeria records 10 new COVID-19 deaths as cases slump again
Ten persons died in Nigeria in the last 24 hours of COVID-19 complications, the NCDC announced Thursday. This raised the death toll to 966, in contrast with the 956 logged in…
I collected $2.267m cash from Adoke – Ex-Unity Bank MD tells court
A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday how former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke, paid $2,267,200 in cash in his house to a…
Trump admits sabotage of US election
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was blocking Democrats’ effort to include funds for the U.S. Postal Service and election infrastructure in a new coronavirus relief…
We went to Abuja to thank Buhari – Anambra traditional rulers tell Gov. Obiano
The 12 suspended Anambra traditional rulers on Thursday were flummoxed on Thursday as to what offence they committed to warrant the sanction meted out to them by Governor Willie Obiano.…
We took matter to Babalakin’s dad, says Parents’ forum
THE Parents’ Forum of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday called for fairness and caution in the management of the Governing Council’s decision to sack Prof Toyin Ogundipe.…
The night Carrington staked life for Nigeria’s democracy
LAGOS, like other states, was groping in the ghost land that Nigeria had become that dusk in 1997. Middle-class Surulere was roiling in virtual lockdown as hordes of riot…
Is Kamala Harris eligible for election? A Fact check of Trump’s claim
False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched…
Burna Boy’s new album Twice as Tall records 5million streams in one hour
Burna Boy’s much awaited new work, Twice as Tall was released Friday morning and it was an instant hit. It recorded five million streams within an hour of its release. And it was…
Messi beats Ronaldo as world’s richest player
Lionel Messi has been named as the richest player in world football – edging his long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the rankings. France Football have compiled a list…
Obiano suspends 12 monarchs for visiting Buhari
The battle of supremacy between Anambra Governor Willie Obiano and traditional rulers has heightened tension in the State. Obiano suspended 12 more traditional rulers for visiting President…
Citizens’ Identification: Nigeria goes fully digital, dumps ID cards
Nigeria has moved from national identification and registration of citizens via card-based version to strictly digital. This was disclosed to State House Correspondents on Thursday by the…
Ondo 2020: Aspirants jostle to be named Jegede’s running mate
Aspirants that contested at the primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are jostling to be named as running mate to Eyitayo Jegede for the October 10 governorship election.…
Return to APC, group tells Atiku, Saraki, Dino, Tambuwal
All Progressives Congress (APC) youth group has called on former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state…
China loan: ‘Waiver of immunity clause standard in contracts’
SENIOR Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Mike Igbokwe, has said a contentious clause in a $400 million commercial loan agreement between Nigeria and China is standard in contracts. The…
UNILAG crisis deepens as Senate, unions back VC
THE Senate of the University of Lagos on Thursday gave its backing to Vice Chancellor Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose sack was announced by the Governing Council on Tuesday. Unions…
Ties with Israel: Palestinians hammer UAE as sell-out
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday rejected the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a betrayal. Spokesman Abu Rudeineh,…
Tonto Dikeh gets new appointment in Buhari’s government
Nollywood actress and diva, Tonto Dikeh has gotten a new appointment from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. She has been appointed as the new Director, Social & Empowerment of…
Leipzig stun Atletico Madrid, book semi-final tie with PSG
RB Leipzig pulled themselves into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their short history with an unlikely 2-1 win over the highly experienced Atletico Madrid in Lisbon on…
Embattled UNILAG VC heads for court
Embattled Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has headed for court over his purported removal from office by the Chief Wale Babalakin…