US, UK, Canada accuse Russia of COVID-19 vaccine theft
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre has accused Russian spies of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine being developed in laboratories in Oxford and America. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, security…
Messi blasts Barcelona team mates, club in rare interview
After seeing Barcelona’s Spanish league title defence slip away, captain Lionel Messi went literally ballistic. He blasted his team for being “weak” and said it must quickly change…
Plane diverted after man threatens to kill everyone on board if they don’t “accept that Jesus was a…
An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Seattle after a man threatened to ‘kill everybody on board unless they accepted Jesus was a black man. In the video sighted, the man – apparently unarmed – moving through the…
Philippine police arrest Nigerian Kelechi Opabi for romance scam
A Nigerian, identified as Kelechi Opabi has been arrested in the Philippines, for alleged romance scam. According to reports, Kelechi was arrested on Thursday by The Philippine National…
Brazil overshoots 2 million COVID-19 cases
Brazil on Thursday passed the 2 million mark in confirmed COVID-19 cases, with little sign that the rate of increase is slowing. And anger grows over President Jair Bolsonaro’s…
Why Odion Ighalo is not starting PL matches at Manchester United
Daniel Amokachi said Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is yet to start a game for Manchester United in the premier league because he was signed to serve as ‘back up’ striker. The…
Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi died after testing positive for COVID-19
It has been revealed that Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died on July 13th, tested positive for COVID-19 before her demise. Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of anti-apartheid…
Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh was reportedly killed by assassin after lawsuit on call app
Fahim Saleh, the chief executive officer of Gokada, was reportedly killed by an assassin in a “financially motivated” operation after he was reportedly sued over his prank call app by a man who was jailed for using the mobile tech. Fahim…
Lagos pays indigent residents N20,000 for business
The Lagos State Government has started disbursing funds to indigent residents as start-up capital for small scale businesses. The empowerment scheme is under the Eko Cares Initiative Under the scheme, each beneficiary gets N20,000…
FRSC can enforce traffic law on public roads – Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to enforce traffic laws on all public roads in Nigeria and impound violators’ vehicles. Justice Anwuli Chikere made these declarations in a…
EXPLAINED: CBN’s powers to seize bank account of criminals
Reports across major news outlets in Nigeria reveal the central bank is seeking sweeping powers to freeze bank accounts “linked to criminals” in the country. It expects the powers to be…
Hydroxychloroquine found ineffective against even mild COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease, according to a study…
Buhari vows to punish ministers, MDAs for disrespecting NASS
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to punish ministers and chief executive officers of government agencies who henceforth disrespect members of the National Assembly.…
Lagos Govt rescues trafficked children, seals 4 estates, 22 buildings
Three trafficked children serving as workers in a construction site in Lagos have been rescued by the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, LSMTL during enforcement visit to…
Saraki floors EFCC: Court orders return of his seized houses
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to return the two houses forfeited temporarily to the Federal Government to former Senate…
Nigerian striker Onuachu recovers from COVID-19, resumes training
Paul Onuachu, Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Belgian club Genk, has recovered from coronavirus. Onuachu last week tested positive for COVID-19 on his return to Belgium from Nigeria.…
N3.4bn NSITF scam: Panel to probe Somefun, Kemi Nelson, others inaugurated
The Federal Government has set up a Presidential Joint Board Audit Investigation Panel to probe alleged N3.4 billion financial infractions levelled against the suspended Managing…
We are not convinced with NAF’s explanation – Sister of Tolu Arotile speaks
Damilola Adegboye, the immediate elder sister of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, has demanded a thorough investigation. Adeboyega, in an interview with PUNCH, said…
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala thanks Buhari, NASS, ECOWAS for support
Dr Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala yesterday expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly for nominating and supporting her candidacy for Director-General of the World…
Southsouth governors back agency’s forensic audit
GOVERNORS of Southsouth states on Thursday declared support for the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari. The states’…
La Liga title sweeter than UEFA Champions League cup – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side’s La Liga title win on Thursday, their 34th, tasted sweeter than any of the three Champions League crowns won under his watch. “The Champions…
Obi Onitsha tests negative for virus
THE Chairman, Anambra Traditional Rulers’ Council and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has tested negative for coronavirus pandemic. The monarch, made this…
N’Assembly Commission Queries Clerk for Rejecting Retirement
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has queried the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, for rejecting retirement. The Executive…
Buhari Orders Speedy, Coordinated Probe of Corruption Allegations in NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja ordered a speedy and effective coordination among security and investigating agencies along with the National Assembly into the…