Who won the first Trump-Biden presidential debate?
In a debate that was the political equivalent of a food fight, the winner was the man who emerged least covered in slop. On Tuesday night, that man was Joe Biden - if only…
Study says breast milk can prevent COVID-19 in babies
Breastfeeding babies can be a way of protecting them against COVID-19, a new study reveals. The study was conducted by researchers from the Beijing University of Chemical…
South Africa Loses Millions Of Jobs To COVID-19
Authorities in South Africa’s say 2.2 million jobs were lost in the second quarter of 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown The lockdown was introduced from 27 March to…
NCDC defends pre/post departure test for air travellers
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday reiterated that the pre-departure and post-departure tests for air travellers, either on local or international flights, are…
Nigerian govt orders DisCos to suspend electricity tariff hike
The Federal Government has ordered the Electricity Distribution Companies in the country to suspend the recent hike in tariff. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issued…
‘Will you shut up man’, Biden cautions Trump in rowdy debate
US Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden sparred fiercely over various issues on Tuesday night in their first presidential debate, notably marked by Trump’s…
UK-Based Group Egbe Isokan Yoruba Disowns October 1st Rally
……Says ‘Yoruba One Voice’ Group Is A Fraud A Yoruba socio-cultural Organisation in the United Kingdom, Egbe Isokan Yoruba, has condemned the purported rally slated for October 1st 2020, by a newly formed group…
Britain in throes of Covid-19 explosion, lockdown looms
Britain reported a daily record of more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as contradictory pressure grows on the government. Some demand the loosening of social-distancing…
Obaseki leads PDP governors to Oba Ewuare ll (Photos)
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday led four other PDP governors on a thank you visit to the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II. In his entourage were…
Manchester City complete signing of Ruben Dias
Manchester City have completed the signing of Benfica defender, Ruben Dias in a six-year deal worth £62 million. Out of favour City defender, Nicolas Otamendi, also completed a move…
‘Humanitarian ministry not involved’ — ICPC clarifies ‘N2.67bn school feeding fraud’
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the statement made by Bolaji Owasanoye, its chairman, regarding the alleged diversion of N2.67 billion school feeding funds. Speaking…
‘He’s one of our own’ — OGIRS tussles with LIRS over Laycon’s tax
The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has engaged the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) in a tussle for the tax of Laycon, winner of this year’s…
Late Dagrin’s manager Olamus slumps, dies
Popular talent manager Winston Ola Badmus, popularly called Olamus, is dead. The deceased managed street sensational rapper, Oladapo Olaitan professionally called Dagrin before his…
JUST IN: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah dies
The Kuwaiti royal palace has announced the death of Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah. He was aged 91. Al-Sabah was flown to the United States in July to receive…
2023: Ex-Lagos Commissioner Abdullateef declares governorship ambition
Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs on Tuesday declared his intention to contest the 2023 governorship election in the state. He made his intention…
Nigerian government prioritises security in rail sector, introduces scanners
With the inauguration of the Warri Itakpe rail station in Agbor, Delta State, due in a few days, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transport, Honorable Rotimi Chibuke Amaechi, have prioritised the security of…
Man Reports Self To Police After Killing His Parents, Wife, In-law Over Land
A 28-year-old man in Uganda has reportedly murdered his parent, wife, sister-in-law over a land dispute. According to reports, the young man who is a resident a resident of Kageyo, a village in Busengo parish Nyarubuye…
President Buhari Commissions Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 29th September 2020, inaugurated the 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation. The President also inaugurated the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named…
Atiku’s Son Aliyu To Marry Fatima Ribadu, Daughter Of Ex-EFCC Boss (Photos)
Aliyu Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is set to marry Fatima Ribadu, daughter of Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
Governor Tambuwal adviser’s son detained over rape video circulation
The son of the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Social Investment, Alhaji Hayatu Tafida, has been detained by the police. Baffa Tafida is being detained over the circulation of a video in which he had carnal…
Yoruba Group Kicks Against October 1 Protest, Calls For ‘One Nigeria’
The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW) and Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide (YCWW) have asked their members to stay away from the proposed October 1 rally. The Yoruba One…
Roma great Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message
Nineteen-year-old Ilenia Matilli has been in hospital since December, after a car crash that killed her best friend. In her gradual awakening from a coma, a video message of support…
JUST IN: Buhari presents 2021 budget next week
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 Appropriations Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly next week, The Nation learnt on Tuesday. Senate President, Ahmad…
BREAKING (P&ID): UK Court Orders Release of $200m Guarantee to Nigeria
A London Commercial Court Tuesday ordered the release of the $200million guarantee put in place as security for the stay of execution granted Nigeria for the appeal filed against the…