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A new strain of swine flu that can infect humans and has the potential to cause a future pandemic has been discovered by Chinese researchers, this is according to a study released in the…

Publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has listed those he described as the "daddies of fraud" in Nigeria. Sowore spoke in an Instagram live session with TV host, Johnny.Omoyele Sowore He…

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has tested positive for COVID-19. Akeredolu disclosed his COVID-19 status on his Facebook page on Tuesday. The governor said he is already in…

As the race for the vacant Lagos East Senatorial position has begun in earnest. Segun James in this report x-rays the contenders and their chances Although the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains embroiled…

The article reproduced here was written in 2015. It predicted the comeuppance of Bola Tinubu in the APC. I have decided to re-submit it for publication because what was obvious to so many of us on the sidelines what oblivious to…

In May 2020, Multichoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, disclosed that rates would go up in Nigeria.  This immediately led to a social media outrage, with many calling it insensitive “during a pandemic”.  In Multichoice’s defence,…

When the next managing director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) assumes office, one of the knotty issues he will have to crack is the N13.5 billion claim by Sepco-Pacific Energy Co Ltd, owners of Omotosho and…

              Following the success of her 2019 Lion King: The Gift album, multiple award winner, and American musician Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter known as Beyonce is set to drop her next project. 39 year old Texas born singer…

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday said that the model of “one country, two systems” imposed in Hong Kong has failed. This, he said because Beijing has betrayed its…

Dance instructor, choreographer and media personality Kafayat Shafau Ameh professionally known as Kaffy turned 40 today June 30th 2020. The fitness coach and dance queen who is the…

Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that the city of Leicester will be locked down after a flare-up of COVID-19 infections. The ancient city of Leicester in…

Football Club Internazionale Milano, commonly referred to as Inter Milan are yet to agree on loan extensions for Alexis Sanchez and Victor Moses despite their current deals almost…

A French court has sentenced former French prime minister, François Fillon and his Welsh wife, Penelope, to jail for embezzling public funds. Francois was found guilty of creating a…

Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed worry over persistent cases of deaths of Ibadan elders. Adetunji expressed  his worry in a statement issued in Ibadan by…

Intelligence Response Team (IRT) operatives have arrested two suspects for alleged acts of economic sabotage. Victoria Ogunsomi, 58, and Shafe Abayomi were arrested last week after…

Courts are by nature meant to resolve disputes through unbiased interpretation and application of the law. But when by their acts and decisions, they transform into agents…

Popular UK based Nigerian doctor and Twitter influencer, Dr Harvey Olufunmilayo, has been accused of rape by another female medical doctor. The social media user, @bola_aseyan, who is also also a doctor called out Dr Harvey…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the policemen who allegedly arrested D’banj’s rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo. The IGP Mohammed Adamu gave the order in a letter – sequel to a petition…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to reports of an alleged plot by certain forces in the party to remove its national chairman, Uche Secondus. The Party, in a statement issued on Monday night, disclosed that there was…

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested the Iyatsere of Warri and leader of the Itsekiri in Ologbo COmmunity, Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State, Chief Johnson Atseleghe over the mysterious disappearance of one Sunday Etchie. Reports…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has advised Nigerians against using face shields in place of face masks. In an advisory issued at the weekend, the centre said there was currently limited or no evidence on the…

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is safe for use. Popoola on Monday told newsmen after inspecting the bridge that the structural integrity test…

Nicole Young, wife of Dr. Dre, American media personality, has filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage. According to TMZ, Young filed the divorce suit on Monday, citing irreconcilable…

Iran has issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump over the killing of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). CNN is reporting that…