Nigeria logs record lowest COVID-19 cases since January
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded seven new COVID-19 cases, the lowest since January. The new cases contrasted sharply with the 41 registered on Saturday. Five of the new cases were…
Baba Ijesha traumatised, weak, lean in detention – Lawyer
Adesina Ogunlana, lawyer to embattled Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha has explained that his client is traumatised, weak and growing lean in police detention. In the letter…
Lagos has become huge construction site, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke with reporters in Lagos on his achievements and constraints in the last two years, and…
Social media restricted in Ethiopia
Social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have been restricted in Ethiopia, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said on Monday. “Network data show Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram restricted in #Ethiopia,”…
Nigerian startups raise $219m in Q1
Eighteen Nigerian startups raised $219m in the first quarter of the year, according to a report by ‘Intelligence by…
Israel kills 42 in Gaza as Netanyahu warns war will go on
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed no fewer than 42 people yesterday, Palestinian medics said. Despite the heavy death toll and international efforts to broker a cease-fire,…
What I will do if Nigeria is engulfed in crisis – Oyedepo
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo has revealed what he would do if Nigeria is engulfed in crisis. Oyedepo, in one of his sermons said he would be the last person to leave Nigeria if…
Oshoala makes history as Barcelona women win UEFA Champions League
Super Falcons’ striker Asisat Oshoala on Sunday won the 2020/2021 UEFA Women’s Champions League with FC Barcelona Ladies. She thus becomes the first African female…
Bill Gates had side chick in Microsoft, she made him quit board
Bill Gates had a side chick in Microsoft for many years— and the tryst was being probed when Gates stepped down from the board, the Wall Street Journal reported.…
UK-based Nigerian nabbed with gun, accused of link with attack on Imo police station, prison
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Michael Osundu, has been arrested by operatives of the Imo State Police Command. The spokesman of the Command, Ikeoku Godson…
Youth group asks Jonathan to run for 2023
The jostling for 2023 presidential election took a new dimension yesterday, as a youth group demanded for the return of former President…
We must rally behind soldiers to win anti-terror war, says Babangida
Former military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida has urged Nigerians to cooperate with the military to defeat terrorists. Gen. Babangida…
Alisson’s last-gasp winner keeps Liverpool’s top four hopes alive
Alisson Becker scored a crucial goal in the dying minutes to help Liverpool defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Sunday. Liverpool earned the comeback win through Mohamed Salah and Alisson’s heroics,…
We breached no laws in our relationship with INTELS – Suspended NPA boss Usman
Embattled suspended Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, has debunked claims by an online newspaper, Sahara Reporters, that…
MURIC accuses Israel of terrorism as war with Palestine rages, blames Nigeria, US
The Muslim Rights Concern has condemned the ongoing bombardment of Palestine by Israel’s war planes and artillery. The group described the attacks as crimes against humanity. The position of MURIC was…
Fury quits alcohol to face Joshua
Tyson Fury has ‘quit alcohol’ in preparation for his heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua – weeks after confessing he was sinking up to “12 pints a day”. The Gypsy King is set to take on his British rival for…
How I was removed for raising observations over financial records, by Ex- NPA board member
Former Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Board member Senator Binta Masi Garba yesterday recounted how she was removed for raising observations over the agency’s financial records. She alleged that her…
‘No secessionist group can annex us’ — Niger Delta Congress says region is ‘autonomous’
In what is thought to be a veiled threat to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), the Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has said “all actions by secessionist groups to annex the region shall and will be resisted” . IPOB’s…
I can create one million jobs from cattle business – Okorocha tells FG
Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo state, says he can create one million jobs from cattle rearing if provided with the financial capital. In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a spate of farmers-herders crisis in…
Petrol price: NNPC awaits outcome of govt/Labour talks
The outcome of Federal Government’s discussion with Labour on subsidy of petrol will guide the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in taking a position on the contentions issues. There was anxiety…
El-Rufai has reverted to N18,000 wage – NLC alleges
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday alleged that the Kaduna State government plans to infiltrate its protest with thugs. It said it was misled in…
Bruno Fernandes seeks Sir Alex Ferguson meeting
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has admitted he wants to have a sit down with the club’s most famous manager to discuss how he can get even better. After arriving at Old Trafford in January 2020, Fernandes has been a…
NFF congratulates Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho on FA Cup win with Leicester City
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has sent a message of congratulations to Super Eagles’ midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Kelechi Iheanacho on the duo’s triumph with Leicester…
Customs official kidnapped in Cross River
A serving Superintendent of Customs, Mba Ukweni Edu has been kidnapped at a river in Cross River State. The incident, according to an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity occurred on Friday between 1 and 2pm at the riverbank in…