diff --git "a/train.csv" "b/train.csv" --- "a/train.csv" +++ "b/train.csv" @@ -1,4595 +1,4687 @@ -Title,Excerpt,Category,labels -Man United Reach Europa League Semi-finals as Edinson Cavani Goal Downs Granada,Manchester United eased into the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday as Edinson Cavani helped secure a 2-0 win on the,sports,4 -Australian Open: Nadal Comeback Win Over Medvedev Secures Record 21st Grand Slam,Rafael Nadal has won a record-breaking 21st grand slam after outlasting Russian challenger Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 7-5.,sports,4 -Man Utd vs Liverpool Match Postponed After anti-Glazer Protesters Storm Old Trafford Pitch,Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Sunday has been postponed after United fans stormed onto the Old Trafford pitch to,sports,4 -"Osaka, Nadal Both Withdraws From Wimbledon",The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will be without two of the world's best tennis stars after Naomi Osaka followed Rafael Nadal,sports,4 -"Nigeria: CSO Accuses Desperate Politicians of $1 Million Smear Campaign against Buhari, Emefiele","A civil society organisation, Save Nigeria Project (SNP), has alleged that desperate politicians have approached it and other credible groups",politics,2 -"Nigeria Lifted $33bn Crude, Condensates in One Year, NNPC Says","A cumulative volume of 734 million barrels of crude oil and condensates were lifted by all parties, including oil multinationals",business,1 -Fauci Warns of Surge in US Covid Cases Post Thanksgiving,"US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has warned that the country could see ""surge upon surge"" of coronavirus cases in",health,0 -Nigeria: Buhari Salutes Central Bank Governor Emefiele at 60,"President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and wished him",business,1 -Access Bank to Support Education with $1.7m Raised at UK Polo Tournament,"The money, the bank explained, would be directed towards building and equipping of over 100 classroom blocks in the less",business,1 -Nigeria: Digital Currency Gains Traction as CBN Appoints Technical Partner,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monday announced the formal engagement of global fintech company, Bitt Inc., as a technical",business,1 -UFC 261:Masvidal Seeks Revenge Against Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman,"Nigeria born Kamaru Usman will once again go to war against US mix martial fighter, Jorge Masvidal when they meet",sports,4 -"Millions Vote in India Elections as Deaths, Cases Reach Record High",People in the Indian state of West Bengal are voting in the final phase of elections despite soaring coronavirus cases.,politics,2 -"300,000 Children Infected with HIV in 2020","UNICEF has revealed that at least 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020, which translates to one child",health,0 -Electoral Bill: PANDEF Expresses Concern Over President Buhari’s Delayed Assent,The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed concern over the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari in assenting to the,politics,2 -India Seizes $725m in Xiaomi Assets Over Illegal Remittances,India said on Saturday it had seized $725 million from the local bank accounts of China's Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) after,tech,5 -Lewandowski Voted FIFA’s Player of the Year,"Poland and FC Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, was last night named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2020 for",sports,4 -"Osaka Reaches Australian Open Final, Ends Williams’ Bid for Record-equalling 24th Grand Slam",Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on,sports,4 -Tokyo 2020: World’s Fastest Man Jacobs to Carry Italy’s Flag at Closing Ceremony,Marcell Jacobs will carry Italy’s flag at Sunday’s closing ceremony after succeeding Usain Bolt as 100-meter champion at the Olympics.,sports,4 -Nigeria: Micro-Zoning Tearing APC Apart Amid Leadership Crisis,"The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the zoning of national offices, ahead of the party’s national",politics,2 -Uber Sees Slowest Recovery of Ride Business in US Market,"Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday demand for its food-delivery service exploded in the latest quarter, but recovery in its",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Domestic Airlines May Demand Proof of Covid Vaccination, Health Minister Ehanire Says","As the December deadline fixed for all federal civil servants to get vaccinated against COVID-19 draws near, Nigeria’s federal government",business,1 -Sri Lanka Swears In Acting Leader after Mass Protests,Sri Lanka's prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as acting president as the country reels from an economic,politics,2 -Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content,Facebook has announced it will remove all content on its platform that “denies or distorts the Holocaust.”  The company says,business,1 -"Biden to Assume US Presidency Amid Deep Divisions, Raging Pandemic","Democrat Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at noon in Washington, assuming",politics,2 -Hayatu-deen Wants to Change the Character and Complexion of Nigeria’s Politics,"Former banker and presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Hayatu-deen, says he is in the",politics,2 -Fitch Revises Nigeria’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.6% from 2.3%,"Fitch Ratings has revised downward its 2021 growth forecast for Nigeria to 1.6 per cent, from its previous expectation of",business,1 -"France to Enter Second National Lockdown from Friday, Residents Flee Paris","France will introduce a new coronavirus lockdown from Friday, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. In his second major televised address",health,0 -Nigerian Airlines Warn Only Three Days to Shut Down Operations Over Aviation Fuel Scarcity,Airline Operators in Nigeria on Monday warned that they have only three days left to shut down operations over lingering,business,1 -Nigeria: Moody’s Forecasts Phased Fuel Subsidy Removal will Pose Challenge to Incoming Government,"One of the leading global ratings agencies, Moody's has predicted that the phased removal of subsidy paid on petrol in",business,1 -President Putin Approves Second Russian Coronavirus Vaccine,"Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday gave the approval for a second coronavirus vaccine. ""Novosibirsk's Vector Centre (Vector State Research",health,0 -Australian Court Reinstates Tennis Star Djokovic’s Visa,"An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled after his arrival last week because he",sports,4 -Jigawa’s Badaru Withdraws from Race as 11 Northern APC Governors Zone Presidential Ticket to the South,Hopes for the emergence of a southerner as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been rekindled,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Kano Governor Ganduje ‘Resolves’ Dispute Between Dangote, BUA Groups","Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has resolved the dispute between the Dangote Group and BUA Group, owned by two",business,1 -Congo Presidential Candidate in Hospital with Covid-19 as Polls Open,The leading opposition candidate in Congo-Brazzaville's presidential election is in hospital with Covid-19 while voting is under way. After casting,politics,2 -Prosecutor Calls R. Kelly a ‘Predator’ as Sex Abuse Trial Begins,R. Kelly is a “predator” who demanded absolute fealty from the many women and underage girls he dominated in a,entertainment,3 -IMF Approves $650bn SDRs To Member Countries Effective August 23,"As a way of helping struggling economies deal with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has",business,1 -"In Line with CBN’s Directive, Nigerian Banks Expose Clients with Suspicious Dollar Transactions",In line with the resolve of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt a regime of arbitrage in the,business,1 -Lufthansa Group Repays Financial Aid from German Government,"On Friday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG repaid or cancelled all remaining government Stabilization funds from the Federal Republic of Germany. The",business,1 -Nigerian Pidgin English Approved as Foreign Language for Oscars,"Nigerian Pidgin English has been accepted as a foreign language for the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. The",entertainment,3 -Sri Lanka: Acting President Declares State of Emergency Ahead of MPs’ Vote,The specific legal provisions of the latest emergency are yet to be announced but previous emergency regulations have been used,politics,2 -"Presidential Race: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amosun Not Suitable for Nigeria’s Current Work Plan, Nwajiuba Says","With just a few days to the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential hopeful and former Minister",politics,2 -APC Postpones Unveiling of Vice Presidential Candidate Shettima Till Wednesday,"APC has postponed the unveiling of a former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima.Read more",politics,2 -"Heineken to Slash 8,000 Jobs  as Pandemic Hits Brewer","Heineken is to cut 8,000 jobs and seek €2bn of savings over two years as new chief executive Dolf van",business,1 -Nigeria Warns of Another Covid Lockdown,"Nigeria's federal government has warned that it might impose restrictions on gatherings, including curfew if the current surge in the",health,0 -Germany and France Oppose Trump’s Twitter Exile,Germany and France attacked Twitter Inc. and Facebook Inc. after US President Donald Trump was shut off from the social,politics,2 -Philippines’ Duterte Says Daughter Running for President in 2022 Elections,"Philippine President Rodrigo’s daughter would run for president in next year’s election and her father’s long-time aide, who filed his",politics,2 -No Retrospective Punishment for Pickford over Van Dijk Horror Tackle,Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will not face retrospective action over his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in Saturday's Merseyside derby.,sports,4 -Fresh Concerns in Nigeria as Crude Oil Price Slumps below $40,"The price of Brent, the benchmark for Nigeria’s crude oil, fell below $40 per barrel to a four-month low of",business,1 -World Champions France Held By Ukraine in Lacklustre Opening World Cup Qualifier,France kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign in unconvincing fashion as they were held to a 1-1 home draw,sports,4 -"Nigeria: We’re Not Involved in PDP Consensus Arrangement, Northern Elders Say","The ripples generated by the consensus report of some northern elders, which endorsed former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and",politics,2 -"Nigeria to Wrest Cargoes from Neighbours, Targets $201bn in Taxes with Lekki Port","Nigeria's Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Lekki Deep Sea Port when completed would make Nigeria regain",business,1 -"US Halts Shipments from Intel, Other Chipmakers to Huawei","The Trump administration notified Huawei suppliers, including chipmaker Intel, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese",tech,5 -"Travel Will Never Be the Way It Was Before Pandemic, Airbnb CEO Says",Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky on Thursday predicted travel would permanently change due to the pandemic with people seeking,tech,5 -Nigeria Resident Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike from Thursday,"Resident doctors in Nigeria have said they will embark on an ""indefinite strike"" on Thursday over the government's failure to",health,0 -"‘I Was Afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah Discuss Mental Health","For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip’s funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he",entertainment,3 -"Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Omah Lay, Others to Join Idris Elba for 2021 Africa Day Concert",A star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most well-known faces on the continent has been announced for,entertainment,3 -"Germany, France, Italy, Spain to Resume Rollout after Declaring AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe",The EU's leading states are to restart their roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after Europe's medicines regulator concluded it,health,0 -Fury Says Joshua Handled Loss to RuIz ‘Like a Man’,Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua handled his stunning defeat to Andy Ruiz about as well as a professional could. Joshua,sports,4 -"Sociedad 0-4 Man Utd: We’re out to Correct Last Season’s Europa Mistakes, Solskjaer Says",Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United side are out to correct last season's Europa League mistakes after they took,sports,4 -Italy Extends ‘Red Zones’ from Sunday as Coronavirus Infections Soar,"Italy has added more regions to its coronavirus high-risk ""red zones"" as cases across the country hit a new daily",health,0 -"Nigeria: Governorship of Kaduna Not For Idle Bloggers, APC Tells Shehu Sani",The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state has said that the governorship of the state is “not for,politics,2 -Australia’s ‘Virus Budget’ to Cause Record Deficit,"The Australian government on Tuesday announced plans to cut income taxes, create jobs for young people and stimulate business investment",business,1 -"Tesla’s Vehicle Price Increases Due to Supply Chain Pressure, Musk Says","The price of Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicles is increasing due to supply chain pressures across the auto industry, particularly for raw",business,1 -"India Government Says ‘Double Mutant’ Virus Linked to Surge in Cases, Death","India has said a ""double mutant variant"" of the coronavirus first discovered there in March may be ""linked"" to a",health,0 -China Tests Millions after Coronavirus Flare-ups in Three Cities,"Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were",health,0 -"Nigeria’s $3bn Share of Africa’s $75bn FDI Unacceptable, Buhari Says",President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria’s low share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flow to Africa between 2015 and 2019,business,1 -CBN’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading Results in N1.3bn Fines for Six Banks in 2021,It emerged on Friday that six banks were fined N1.315 billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the,business,1 -Kenin Downs Kvitova to Set up French Open Final with Swiatek,"Sofia Kenin on Thursday defeated Petra Kvitova 6-4, 7-5 to reach the French Open final and attempt to capture a",sports,4 -Violence Erupts Over Jailing of Former South Africa President Zuma,South African police have arrested 28 people and one of the country’s biggest highways remained closed over violent protests against,politics,2 -"NNPC: Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Didn’t Remit $9.435bn Crude Oil Proceeds in 2015, Senate Says","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) failed to remit N3.878 trillion, some $9.435 billion revenue from domestic crude oil sales",business,1 -WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Diversification of Vaccine Production,The head of the World Trade Organisation is calling for the diversification of vaccine manufacturing and to have more production,health,0 -Man United’s Champions League Qualification Hangs in the Balance as PSG Win 3-1,"Neymar struck twice as PSG defeated Manchester United 3-1, ensuring United’s qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League",sports,4 -Luis Figo Slams New £4.6bn European Premier League,Portugal legend Luis Figo has slammed the idea of a new £4.6billion European Premier League by claiming that it would,sports,4 -Euro 2020: Hungary Hold World Champions France to Surprise Draw,Tournament favourites France were held to a surprise 1-1 draw against Hungary in their second Euro 2020 Group F game,sports,4 -"Nigeria: PDP’s Presidential Aspirants Hit 13, More Coming as Party Harvests N486m from Form Sales","With 13 presidential aspirants picking forms, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has harvested N486 million from the sales",politics,2 -Tammy Abraham’s Hat-trick Against Luton Town Sends Chelsea into FA Cup Fifth Round,Tammy Abraham's hat-trick helped Chelsea beat Luton Town 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round to help ease the pressure,sports,4 -Iran’s Sole Moderate Presidential Candidate Congratulates Hardliner Raisi for His Victory,"Iran's moderate presidential candidate congratulated rival hardline judge Ebrahim Raisi for winning the election, Iranian state media reported on Saturday,",politics,2 -"2023 Elections: Nigeria Labour Congress Mobilises Support for Peter Obi, Other Labour Party Candidates","Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked all its state chapters to activate their",politics,2 -Tottenham Sack Nuno Espirito Santo after Four Months,Tottenham have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo after only four months in charge. Spurs have lost five of their past,sports,4 -"Driven by Drop in M-Pesa Revenues, Safaricom PLC Profits Decline 6%","Kenya's biggest telecoms operator, Safaricom, said half-year net profit fell six percent to 33.07 billion shillings (about 303.62 million dollars)",business,1 -Qatar 2022: Women Referees to Feature for First Time in Men’s World Cup,Women referees will make World Cup history this year by officiating games at a major men's tournament for the first,sports,4 -China’s Smartphone Shipments Rebound to Pre-pandemic Levels in January,"China’s smartphone shipments nearly doubled in January 2021 versus a year ago, government data published on Tuesday showed, rebounding from",tech,5 -Arsenal Complete £45m Signing of Ghanaian Midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid,"Arsenal have completed the signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Monday, with Lucas Torreira heading in",sports,4 -Nigeria Customs Threatens to Impound Unverified Private Jets By July 6,The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday warned that private jet owners risk having their airplanes impounded if they fail,business,1 -"Nigeria: States Yet to Take Action to End Open Defecation By 2025, as Minister Says Only 38 LGAs Open Defecation Free","Despite several plans and actions put in place to ensure Nigeria is open defecation free by 2025, the country's Minister",health,0 -Hillary Clinton Publicly Reads Her 2016 Victory Speech for the First Time,Hillary Clinton has for the first time publicly read the victory speech she would have given had she won the,politics,2 -Nigeria Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged at 11.5%,"The Central Bank of Nigeria has left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 11.5% during its March 2021 meeting, despite",business,1 -UEFA and UK Government to Hold Talks Over Moving Venue For Champions League Final to London,UEFA officials are due to hold key talks with the UK Government on Monday about moving the Champions League final,sports,4 -"Brazil’s Coronavirus Cases Pass Five Million, Deaths Nearing 150,000","Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Brazil have passed five million, with deaths in the country approaching 150,000, officials say. Brazil's",health,0 -Rivers Governor Wike Commences Implementation of VAT Law,"Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, Nyesom Wike, has raised the alarm over underhand moves by the federal",business,1 -"Celebrities, Newsmakers Pay Tribute to Broadcasting Legend Larry King",Larry King built an iconic career interviewing celebrities and newsmakers and many of them paid tribute to the broadcasting legend,entertainment,3 -Olympic Gymnastics Champ Simone Biles Withdraws from All-around Competition to Focus on Mental Health,Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on,sports,4 -Chad’s Military Ruler Mahamat Deby Names Transitional Parliament,"Mahamat Idriss Deby, the head of Chad’s military government, has named 93 members of a new interim parliament, five months",politics,2 -China Limits Children to 3 Hours of Online Gaming a Week,"China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far",tech,5 -NHS England Invites People Aged 56 to 59 to Book Covid-19 Vaccinations in Coming Week,"NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book Covid-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to",health,0 -Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Deliveries Could Start ‘Before Christmas’,Pfizer could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it,health,0 -Nigeria: Pastor Bakare Says He May Consider Running for President in 2023,"The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare on Friday canvassed for electronic voting in",politics,2 -Sir Bobby Becomes Fifth English World Cup Winner Diagnosed with Dementia,"One of England’s greatest footballers, Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia- a disease characterized by loss of memory.",sports,4 -Pochettino in Talks With Former Side Tottenham Over Possible Return,Mauricio Pochettino is in talks with Tottenham over a return to the club that would see him leave Paris Saint-Germain,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Senbanjo Throws Hat in Ring, Declares Interest in Ogun East Senatorial Seat",Renowned Ogun businessman and philanthropist Segun Senbanjo has declared interest to contest for the Ogun East Senatorial seat. Born to,politics,2 -"No Signal There’ll Be Free, Fair Elections in 2023, PDP Alerts EU","The National Chairman of Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday told a visiting delegation",politics,2 -"Pot Users Welcome: Amazon Backs Marijuana Legalization, Won’t Test Jobseekers for Cannabis","Amazon.com said on Tuesday it supports a proposed U.S. legislation to legalize cannabis at the federal level, and would drop",tech,5 -Eminem Releases Surprise Album ‘Music to Be Murdered By ­– Side B’,"Rap superstar Eminem has released a surprise companion album to his 11th studio record, ‘Music to Be Murdered By’, which was released",entertainment,3 -US Opposes Plans to Strengthen World Health Organisation,"The United States, the World Health Organization's top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent, four officials",health,0 -Nigeria: Ex-Electoral Boss Jega Says Electronic Voting Useless Without Electronic Transfer of Results,"Immediate past National Chairman Nigeria’sssor Attahiru Jega, has described as utterly useless, the idea of electronic voting without electronic transmission",politics,2 -Thousands Protest against PM Netanyahu Ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli Elections,"Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days before the country’s",politics,2 -Obama’s Memoir to be Published in 25 Languages,"Vanessa Obioha Former president of the United States, Barack Obama, will publish his new memoir 'A Promised Land' in 25",entertainment,3 -Anthony Joshua to Defend Title against Oleksandr Usyk in London on September 25,"Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as",sports,4 -THISDAY Launches WhatsApp Edition With Free Delivery to 73m MTN Subscribers,THISDAY Newspapers has launched a WhatsApp edition to deliver the digital PDF copy of its newspapers to over 73 million,business,1 -Battle for Controlling Interest in First Bank Set to Intensify at Stock Market,"As the battle for controlling interest in FBN Holdings Plc deepens, all eyes will be on the company’s share price",business,1 -"Evergrande, EV Unit Shares Jump after Chairman Signals Business Shift",Shares in China Evergrande Group and its EV unit rose on Monday as the embattled property developer moved to prioritise,business,1 -Nigeria Sets Four-year Target to Eliminate Gas Flaring,Nigeria’s federal government on Monday unfolded plans to stop gas flaring in the next four years. Minister of State for,tech,5 -Nigeria Records 6% Increase In Air Transport As 5.3m Passengers Travel In Q1 2021,About 5.3 million passengers travelled through Nigerian airports in the first half of 2021 as against 4.9 million recorded,business,1 -Aubameyang Scores Arsenal Winner in Europa Game at Rapid Vienna,Substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Arsenal came from behind to win at Rapid Vienna in their Europa League,sports,4 -"Nigerian Banks Resilient and Safe, Central Bank Assures","Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday and Tuesday, the",business,1 -Nicki Minaj Enlists Drake and Lil Wayne on ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ Mixtape Re-release,Nicki Minaj has delivered the first-ever streaming release of her iconic 2009 mixtape ‘Beam Me Up Scotty.’ The rap superstar also included,entertainment,3 -"Biden, Johnson to Hold Talks This Month",UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attempt to patch up Britain’s frayed relationship with U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration at,politics,2 -"TotalEnergies Moves to Connect New 50,000 Barrels Per Day Oilfield to Deepwater Storage","Multinational oil and gas company, TotalEnergies, has said its effort to increase oil production in Nigeria would materialise this year,",business,1 -"Serie A: Sampdoria Defeat Inter Milan, End Conte’s Men Winning Streak",Alexis Sanchez had a penalty saved as Inter Milan's attempt to keep pace with Serie A leaders AC Milan suffered,sports,4 -Swiss Bank UBS Posts Blockbuster Profits in Q3 2020,"The world’s largest wealth manager, UBS on Tuesday posted a blockbuster 99% jump in third-quarter profit on heavy turnover in",business,1 -Twitter Locks Account of China’s US Embassy for Post on Xinjiang,Twitter has locked the account of China’s embassy in the United States for a social media post that defended China’s,tech,5 -"Nigeria: Governing APC Senators Move to Delegitimise Future Elections, Democracy",As the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tables its report on the 2010 Electoral Act Amendment Bill,politics,2 -Black Panther Sequel to Begin Filming in July,"The sequel to the box office smash ‘Black Panther’ is set to begin shooting in Atlanta, Georgia in July 2021.",entertainment,3 -Opposition Sidelined as Benin Republic Votes in Presidential Election,"Voters in Benin are set to cast their ballots in a presidential election on Sunday, days after violent demonstrations broke",politics,2 -Nigeria’s South-south Governors Resolve  to Join VAT Collection Suit,"Nigeria's South-south Governors Forum, on Monday, declared support for states’ collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as ordered by a",business,1 -Man United Slip Up in Premier League Title Race in 3-3 Draw Against Everton,Manchester United twice let a lead slip away as Everton battled back to secure a 3-3 draw to put a,sports,4 -"US Congress Leaders McConnell, Pelosi Homes Vandalized after $2,000 Relief Fails","Vandals lashed out at the leaders of the US House and Senate over the holiday weekend, blighting their homes with",politics,2 -Delta Air Lines to Charge $200 Monthly Health Insurance for Unvaccinated Staff,Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said employees will have to pay $200 more every month for their company-sponsored healthcare plan,health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Targets October for Digital Currency Launch,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday disclosed that its much-anticipated digital currency will be launched on October 1. CBN,business,1 -"Brazilian Government, Embraer Commend Air Peace as Airline Turns 7","The Brazilian Government, represented by the Head of Mission, Embassy of Brazil in Nigeria, Ambassador Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, and",business,1 -Nigeria’s Biggest Lender Access Bank in Talks to Buy Atlas Mara Assets,Nigeria’s biggest lender Access Bank is in talks about a potential acquisition of assets belonging to Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara,business,1 -Covid: Fauci Says US Heading in Wrong Direction as Cases Rise,"The US is heading ""in the wrong direction"" on the coronavirus pandemic as infections surge among the unvaccinated, the country's",health,0 -Grand Slam Leaders Pledge to Address Naomi Osaka’s Concerns,The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka’s stunning withdrawal from the French,sports,4 -"Nigeria: BoI Eyes $10bn from Foreign Investors, Disbursed N1.2trn in Seven Years","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday commended the board and management of the Bank of Industry (BoI) for contributing to the",business,1 -Nigeria: Akeredolu Re-elected Governor of Ondo State,"Rotimi Akeredolu, incumbent governor of Nigeria's southwestern Ondo state and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared",politics,2 -"Nigeria: South, Middle Belt Leaders Urge Parties to Zone Presidency to South",The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has met in Abuja and once again demanded the return of power,politics,2 -UK’s Centenarian Fundraiser Captain Moore Hospitalised With Covid-19,Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among a host of well-wishers across Britain willing record-breaking fundraiser Captain Tom Moore to pull,health,0 -Steve Bruce Leaves Newcastle By Mutual Consent after Saudi Takeover,Manager Steve Bruce has left Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of,sports,4 -"Ekiti Has Attracted Over $100m Investment in Three Years, Governor Fayemi Says","Governor of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that his administration had attracted over $100 million investment to",business,1 -Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s All-time Top Goalscorer,Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become football's all-time leading goalscorer surpassing Joseph Bican for the most goals scored for club and,sports,4 -Flutterwave Partners with 9PSB To Enhance Development Of Financial Services in Nigeria,"To create a seamless payment ecosystem for Nigerians, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has partnered with 9 Payment Service",business,1 -Google Announces $1bn Investment in African Internet Over Next Five Years,"As a way of giving thousands of Africans access to fast and cheaper internet, Google has promised to invest $1",business,1 -Germans Decide Who Will Take Charge after Merkel in Sunday’s Vote,"The fight to succeed popular, long-serving chancellor Angela Merkel could barely be tighter as Germans go to the polls in",politics,2 -Team Nigeria’s First Batch Departs For Japan on Tuesday Ahead of Tokyo Olympics,"The first batch of the Team Nigeria contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will depart on Tuesday from Abuja, the",sports,4 -"Tinubu Discovered, Mentored Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo, APC Ex-Chairman Oshiomhole Says",A former National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has said Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,politics,2 -"Nigeria Exceeding Borrowing Threshold for 2021, Finance Minister Ahmed Says","Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday admitted that the federal government is exceeding its",business,1 -World’s Richest Man Bezos Completes Successful First Space Jaunt,"Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, soared about 66.5 miles (107 km) above the Texas desert aboard his company Blue",tech,5 -Australia Reports No New Local Coronavirus Cases Ahead of Australian Open,"Australia reported no new local coronavirus cases for a third day on Sunday, as tennis players geared up for the",sports,4 -"Kenyan Lender KCB Plans to Acquire Rwandan, Tanzanian banks","Kenya’s top lender by assets, KCB Group plans to acquire 62.06% in Banque Populaire du Rwanda and 100% in African",business,1 -Analysts Foresee Faster Economic Recovery for Nigeria as Oil Price Hits $60,"Analysts on Monday predicted a faster economic recovery for Nigeria as crude oil prices, at $60 per barrel, hit a",business,1 -Hong Kong Property Agencies Suing Evergrande to Recover Commissions,"Two Hong Kong property agencies are suing heavily indebted China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) over unpaid commissions, according to a court",business,1 -"Nigeria: Delta Governor Okowa Tops List as PDP Moves to Unveil VP Candidate on Tuesday, APC Considers New Options","Barring any last-minute changes, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its vice presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will",politics,2 -"Betting on Death of Petrol Cars, Volvo to Go All Electric By 2030","Volvo’s entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030, the Chinese-owned company said on Tuesday, joining a growing number",tech,5 -Report: Nigeria’s Losses Constrain OPEC Oil Output in May,Oil production output by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose in May as the group agreed to ease,business,1 -WHO Chief to Self-Quarantine After Contact with COVID-19 Positive Case,"The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has been identified as a contact of someone who tested",health,0 -Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez Lead Covid-19 Charity Concert in Los Angeles,"Prince Harry has called for vaccines to be ""distributed to everyone everywhere"" at a star-studded charity concert in Los Angeles. The",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Commences Collection of Income Tax on Bonds, Short-Term Securities from Tuesday",Nigeria's federal government will on Tues commence the collection of income tax on bonds and short-term securities. This followed the,business,1 -Chelsea Go Top of Premier League With 3-1 Win Over Leeds,Fans returned to Stamford Bridge just in time to see Chelsea go top of the Premier League as they came,sports,4 -"With 614,000bpd Underperformance in June, Nigeria’s Oil Losses Exceed $2bn","Nigeria was only able to produce 1.158 million bpd, the latest Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) by the organisation has",business,1 -Buhari Charges Envoys to Project Nigeria as Indivisible Nation,President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked ambassadors-designate to project Nigeria as a great country and an attractive investment destination in,politics,2 -Musk Tweets ‘Love Me Tender’ Days After Twitter Takeover Offer,"Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk posted a tweet on Saturday saying ""Love Me Tender"", days after he took aim at Twitter",tech,5 -Nigeria: Senate Approves $2.176bn Supplementary Budget,The Nigerian Senate has approved the supplementary budget bill sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari with N895 billion ($2.176,politics,2 -Plot fo Remove PDP Chairman Iyorchia Ayu Thickens,A plot by some southern governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party to remove its National Chairman,politics,2 -"Putin Signs Law Forcing Twitter, Facebook, Other Social Media Giants to Open Russian Offices",Russian president on Thursday signed a law demanding large social media companies that operate in the country to open offices,tech,5 -"Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Star in Amazon’s Mr. And Mrs. Smith Series",Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover are set to star in a reboot of popular 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith.,entertainment,3 -"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending",health,0 -"NASA Plans Two New Missions to Venus, the First in Decades",NASA on Wednesday announced plans to launch two new scientific missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 — its first,tech,5 -Raging Pandemic in Indonesia Offers Fertile Ground for New Variants,The speed and scale of the coronavirus outbreak in Indonesia has created a perfect breeding ground for a potential new,health,0 -"I Got Second Best WASC Result in 1976, Delta Governor Okowa Reveals, Appeals to FG to Resolve ASUU’s Prolonged Strike","Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on",politics,2 -China Launches First Astronauts to New Space Station,China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country's new space station. The three men -,tech,5 -Biden Sounds Alarm at Virtual Summit About Global Democracy,President Joe Biden on Thursday opened the first White House Summit for Democracy by sounding an alarm about a global,politics,2 -"Radisson Blu Anchorage Celebrates Valentine with Blue Roses, Chef Sullaphen",The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos plans a romantic crowning moment for guests looking for creative ways of expressing affection,business,1 -"Divisive Politics Greatly Affecting Nigeria’s Unity, Former Nigerian President Jonathan Says",A former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says too much emphasis on divisive politics has greatly affected the unity of the,politics,2 -Ghana’s Opposition NDC Rejects Presidential Results,Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will not accept the result of the 2020 presidential elections as announced by,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Despite Commitments to Buhari, House Moves to Block Deletion of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act",There are strong indications that the leadership of the House of Representatives has initiated back channel moves to block the,politics,2 -"Ford Motor Issues Green Bonds, to Retire $5bn In High-Interest Debt","Ford Motor plans to retire up to $5 billion in high-interest debt and tap into the fast-growing market for ""green""",business,1 -"Standard Bank, Flutterwave Collaborate to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa","Africa's largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, has signed a partnership with Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, to enhance",business,1 -"Liverpool Fight Back, Beat Arsenal 3-1",Liverpool's new £45m signing Diogo Jota grabbed a home debut goal as the champions demonstrated their determination to retain an,sports,4 -AFCON: Algeria’s 35-Match Undefeated Run Ends after Equatorial Guinea Loss,"Equatorial Guinea have caused the greatest upset so far at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating continental champions",sports,4 -Diddy Launches Black Political Party,"With less than three weeks until the US election, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has launched his own political party. “I’m launching",politics,2 -Disney Collaborates With Nigerian Entertainment Company For New TV Series,"For the first time ever, Disney Animation Studios is teaming up with an African entertainment company, Kugali, for a new",entertainment,3 -"Lagos Requires $15bn for Infrastructure, Governor Sanwo-Olu Says","Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday disclosed that given the rising population and limited geographical space of the",business,1 -Nigeria: Central Bank Advocates Private Sector Funding to Tackle 22m Housing Deficit,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stressed the need for the mobilisation of private sector funding to redress the,business,1 -"We Use Security Votes to Fund Police, Military, Says Nigeria Governors Chairman Fayemi","Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Thursday defended governors’ spending",politics,2 -Branson Sets July 11 to Make Spaceflight Ahead of Bezos,"Sir Richard Branson has named the date he'll fly to the edge of space. It will be 11 July, or",tech,5 -"Sanction APC Leaders for Assault on Democracy, Nigeria Opposition Party Urges Biden","Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden to impose strict sanctions",politics,2 -"Juventus Sack Pirlo as Head Coach, Allegri Announcement Imminent",Italian football club Juventus has sacked Andrea Pirlo as head coach and are close to announcing the return of Massimiliano,sports,4 -Tiger Woods Taken to Hospital After Being Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash,"Tiger Woods has been taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash in Los Angeles, police have said.",sports,4 -UK Covid Response ‘Worst Public Health Failure Ever’,The United Kingdom government’s early response to COVID-19 and the delay in imposing a lockdown early last year was “one,health,0 -Alibaba Leads Investment Worth Over $300m in Chinese Autonomous Startup DeepRoute.ai,Alibaba Group Holding Limited has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up called DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai,tech,5 -Pfizer CEO Sold 60% of Stock Same Day Covid Vaccine Breakthrough Was Announced,Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla filed to sell millions of dollars of his company's stock on Monday - the day the,business,1 -Wall Street Rebounds after Virus-Linked Sell-Off,"Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday, regaining some of the ground they lost in Friday’s sell-off, as investors were",business,1 -"Melbourne Enters New Lockdown, Barring Australian Open Crowds","Australia’s second-most populous city will enter a five-day snap coronavirus lockdown, authorities said on Friday, barring spectators for much of",sports,4 -Chelsea Ease Past Arsenal in London Derby as Lukaku Scores on Return,Chelsea's record signing Romelu Lukaku scored on his return as they eased to an impressive 2-0 win at Arsenal on,sports,4 -Trump Wants Female nominee for Supreme Court,"I Like Women More Than Men, Says Trump, as He Promises to Pick a Female nominee for Vacant Supreme Court",politics,2 -Report: Nigeria Earned $2.29bn through Beer Sales in 2019,A study by the Oxford Economics for the Worldwide Brewing Alliance (WBA) which was released on Thursday has revealed that,business,1 -"US Senate Committee Passes Bill Likely to Expose Nigeria, OPEC Nations to Lawsuits for Collusion",A United States Senate committee passed a bill on Thursday that could expose members of the Organisation of the Petroleum,business,1 -"Nigeria: Monitoring Direct Primaries Has Financial, Security Implications, INEC Says",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the monitoring of the direct primaries of the 18 registered political,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Security Agencies Move Against Importers of Dirty Fuel as Queues Persist in Lagos, Abuja","Security agencies have begun the probe of companies and individuals allegedly involved in the importation of toxic fuel into Nigeria,",business,1 -Ten-man Leeds Snatch Famous Win Against Champions-elect Man City,Ten-man Leeds United held off sustained pressure from Manchester City to snatch a famous 2-1 win at the Etihad on,sports,4 -Nigerian Advertisers Seek Engagement Over Proposed Fine on Foreign Advertorials,"Heads of Advertising Sectoral Groups (HASG), an umbrella body comprising advertising, media, marketing activation and out-of-home media agencies as well",business,1 -Nigeria: Incumbent Osun Governor Oyetola Battles Adeoti for APC’s Guber Ticket,"Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, who is Oyetola’s predecessor, will Saturday go to",politics,2 -Buhari Says Nigeria’s Huge Dependence on Imported Agricultural Products to End Soon,"President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the $2.5 billion Dangote fertiliser plant on Monday in Lagos, with an assurance that the country",business,1 -India Sees Sharp Rise in Coronavirus Cases,"India has reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in four months, amid a worrying surge that has prompted multiple",health,0 -Oil Prices Rise to Seven-week High on Strong Demand Recovery,"Oil prices took a jump to the highest level in seven weeks on Tuesday, as the market continued to be",business,1 -Nigeria: Northern Groups Endorse Anyim as South East Candidate for 2023 Presidency,"Some Northern civil society groups under the umbrella of Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (ACCSON), have endorsed the",politics,2 -Mastercard to Allow Customers Transact in Select Cryptocurrencies on Its Network,Mastercard Incorporated has said it will offer support for customers and begin to accept cryptocurrencies on its network in 2021,business,1 -Judge Rejects Trump Bid to Keep Tax Returns from Congress,A U.S. judge on Tuesday dismissed a bid by former President Donald Trump to keep his tax returns from a,politics,2 -US Lifts Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine,"US health regulators have lifted an 11-day pause on the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 jab, but will add a",health,0 -"Glo Brings World’s Biggest Dance Competition, Battle of the Year, to Nigeria",Youth empowerment in the country on Wednesday received a major boost as Globacom announced its sponsorship of the world’s biggest,entertainment,3 -"De Bruyne Signs ‘Straight-forward’ New Man City Deal, Club Looks to Extend Sterling’s Contract",Kevin De Bruyne has signed a new long-term contract at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium,sports,4 -"Voters, Not Court, Should Choose Leaders, Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Says",Former President Goodluck Jonathan Monday canvassed the overhaul of the electoral process to make the electorate the ultimate decision-makers in,politics,2 -"Nigeria: With Elders’ Intervention, PDP Chairman Secondus Retains His Seat","The intervention, Thursday, by some political elders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saved the embattled national chairman of the",politics,2 -"Money Laundering: ICPC Probes Completed, Unoccupied Housing Estates in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt","The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Monday, revealed that it had commenced investigation into completed",business,1 -"Nigeria To Honour Chioma Ajunwa, ‘Dream Team’, other Sports Icons on Friday",Sixty of the men and women who have made Nigeria proud in sports since independence in 1960 are to be,sports,4 -Nigeria Qualify For U17 Afcon After 1-0 Victory Over Burkina Faso,Nigeria's Golden Eaglets have qualified to feature in the age-grade 2021 U17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament after edging the young Stallions of Burkina,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Secondus Complies With Latest Court Ruling, Asks Akinwonmi to Preside Over PDP NEC meeting",National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus has complied with the latest court ruling restraining him from,politics,2 -2023: Kachikwu Beats Moghalu to Clinch ADC Presidential Ticket,"The founder of Roots Television Nigeria, Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu has won the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress",politics,2 -Duke of Hastings Not Returning for Season 2 of Hit Netflix Show ‘Bridgerton’,"Actor Regé-Jean Page, who played popular character Simon Basset in Netflix's hit historical drama ‘Bridgerton' will not be reprising his",entertainment,3 -US Hits Biden’s Goal of Administering 100 Million Covid-19 Shots,"The US has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his",health,0 -Positive Vaccine Results Boosts Asian Stocks,Asian stock markets rose for a second day in a row on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine,business,1 -"Bitcoin Rises 2.1% to Reclaim $50,000","Bitcoin rose on Sunday to reclaim levels above $50,000. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency gained 2.11% to $50,445.34 at",business,1 -"Single-Shot Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safe, US Regulators Say",A review by US regulators of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine has found it is safe and effective.,health,0 -"Nigeria: MTN Spent N3.4tn on Capital Investments, Paid N3.5tn in Taxes and Levies in 21 Years, Says Toriola",MTN Nigeria said it spent N3.4 trillion on capital investments and paid N3.5 trillion in taxes and levies to Nigeria's,business,1 -Bamidele: I’ll Challenge Ekiti APC Governorship Primary,"The Chairman, Southern Senators' Forum and one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Ekiti State, Senator Opeyemi",politics,2 -Sublime City Go Top After Hitting Five at West Brom,Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a superb 5-0 victory over West Brom. A first-half,sports,4 -"Man United vs AC Milan, Arsenal vs Olympiacos, Tottenham vs Dinamo Zagreb: See Full Europa League Draw",Manchester United will face Serie A giants AC Milan in the pick of the Europa League last-16 ties next month.,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s GDP Grows 5.01% in Q2 2021, Highest In Six Years","Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP) has seen a sharp increase of 5.01 percent in the second quarter of 2021, the",business,1 -Elon Musk Laughs Off Twitter Lawsuit Threat,Elon Musk’s silence over his attempt to bail out on purchasing Twitter for $44 billion is no more.Read more,business,1 -"Nigeria: Private Sector Operators Reject Excise Duty on Non-alcoholic, Sweetened Beverages",Some members of Nigeria's organised private sector on Thursday kicked against the federal government’s introduction of an excise duty of,business,1 -Man United Punish Wasteful Wolves After David De Gea Save to Set New Unbeaten Run Record,Mason Greenwood drove home with just 10 minutes left to deny a dominant Wolves side as Manchester United set a,sports,4 -Nigeria: Aiteo Slams $2.5bn Suit Against Shell over Sale of OML 29,"Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited has instituted a legal action against Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, seeking",business,1 -Chinese Tennis Star Peng Denies She Made Sexual Assault Accusation,"Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that",sports,4 -"Nigeria, UAE Continue to Trade Words Over Travel Ban",Nigeria and United Arabs Emirates (UAE) have continued to exchange words over the traveling ban imposed into the Arab country.,politics,2 -Rohr Targets Fulham Defender Adarabioyo for Super Eagles,"Following the below par performance of his wards in the last AFCON 2022 qualifying matches against Sierra Leone last month,",sports,4 -"Netflix Increases Standard, Premium Plans in South Africa","Netflix is increasing the price of its two most popular plans in South Africa, 'the Standard and Premium tiers', with",entertainment,3 -Nigeria to Receive 3.92m Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine By July,Nigeria is gearing up for the resumption of vaccination of people for COVID-19 as it expects another shipment of 3.92,health,0 -Two Own Goals Help Arsenal Beat Norwegian Champions Molde,Arsenal reached the halfway point of the Europa League group stage with a 100% winning record after benefiting from two,sports,4 -Nigeria: Court Orders Ex-Speaker Dogara to Vacate Seat Over Defection,Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the former Speaker of the House,politics,2 -Wimbledon to Ban Russian and Belarusian Players Over Ukraine Invasion,Wimbledon organisers are to announce a full ban of all players from Russia and Belarus at this year’s championships. The,sports,4 -AfDB Mobilises $540m for Nigeria to Develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones,"The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support Nigeria to develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, as part of the quest for",business,1 -"Afrexim Bank Approves $2bn for Covid-19 Vaccines for Nigeria, Others",The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has approved $2 billion to support the purchase of 270,business,1 -Nigeria: Opposition PDP Asks Court to Sack Zamfara Governor Matawalle Over Defection to APC,"Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked an Abuja division of the Federal High Court to",politics,2 -Buhari’s Spokesman Insists Nigeria Making ‘Enormous Progress’ against Terrorists,"A spokesman to the Nigerian president claims that enormous progress has been made in minimizing the threat of terrorism, especially",politics,2 -Tory Lanez Denies Shooting Megan Thee Stallion in New Album,"Rita Osakwe American rapper Tory Lanez has released a surprise 17-track album in which he denied shooting chart-topping rapper, Megan Thee",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Pays $100m for Siemens Power Project,Nigeria's federal government has made a payment of $100 million as part of Nigeria's counterpart fund in the Presidential Power,business,1 -Pogba Threatens Legal Action over Reports He Was Quitting France National Team,"Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after ""total fake"" reports said he was",sports,4 -Trump Homeland Security Chief Abruptly Quits at Tense Time,"President Donald Trump’s acting head of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly resigned Monday, leaving the post ahead of schedule",politics,2 -Nigerian Sprinter Blessing Okagbare Banned 10 Years for Doping,"Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit",sports,4 -"Demand for African Tech Developers on the Rise, Google Reveals",Technology startups in the software development ecosystem in Nigeria and other African countries have continued to attract international investment and,tech,5 -Kim Kardashian Throws 40th Birthday Bash on Private Island,Kim Kardashian West has spent her 40th birthday on a private island with a large group of family and friends.,entertainment,3 -A Big Night for ‘Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story’ at 8th AMVCA,The eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards reached its glittering climax Saturday night when the main ceremony,entertainment,3 -MTN Nigeria Records $1.9bn Revenue in Q1 2021,"MTN Nigeria o Saturday declared revenue of N790.3 billion (about $1.9bn), representing an increase of 24.1 per cent in its",business,1 -"China Evergrande Readies Funds for Interest Payment, Set to Avert Default","China Evergrande Group has supplied funds to pay interest on a U.S. dollar bond, a person with direct knowledge of",business,1 -Malawi’s Health Services Under Severe Pressure as Covid Cases Spike,A makeshift hospital in Malawi has opened as hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of coronavirus patients. In Malawi's second-largest,health,0 -Samuel Eto’o Announces Candidacy for Presidency of Cameroon Football Federation,Former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o is to stand as a candidate in the race for the presidency of his country's,sports,4 -Hyundai to Make Flying Cars Available by 2028,"In the future, the skies could be as crowded as the high street with Hyundai Motor is betting on flying",business,1 -Survey Suggests Covid Infection in Lagos May Top Africa’s Official Total,"Four million people in Lagos State alone, Nigeria's commercial capital have had the coronavirus - more than has been officially recorded",health,0 -Amazon Announces $100m Logistics Investment in Mexico,"Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it has invested $100 million in opening new warehouses in Mexico, including its first shipping",business,1 -Olympic Athletes to Put on Own Medals at Tokyo Ceremonies,Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. The,sports,4 -"Mourinho ‘Casts Players Aside Like They Don’t Exist’, Pogba Says in Damning Verdict on Former Boss","Paul Pogba has delivered a damning review of Jose Mourinho's man-management skills, explaining how the Tottenham manager exiles players without",sports,4 -Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Predicts $200 Oil Price,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday predicted that oil price could climb as high as $200 per barrel,",business,1 -Oscar Pistorius Parole Process to Start in South Africa,"South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, may soon meet her parents as",sports,4 -Ibrahimovic Scores 400th Career League Goal as Milan Beat Roma,Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 400th league goal and won a penalty as AC Milan claimed a narrow victory over Roma,sports,4 -"$500,000 Up for Grabs, as ARISE Fashion Week Showcases 30 New Stars in December","Africa's leading fashion platform, the ARISE Fashion Week is unveiling the world's best kept secret: Africa on the march with",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: PDP Chairman Ayu Tells Sokoto Governor Tambuwal He’s the ‘Hero of the Convention’,"National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Sunday told the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu",politics,2 -Bobi Wine Supporters Released After Six Months in Detention,Eighteen supporters of Uganda's opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi have been released by the military court in Kampala has released on bail. The,politics,2 -Thomas Tuchel Vows to Turn Chelsea into ‘a Team No One Wants to Play Against’,"Thomas Tuchel has vowed to turn Chelsea into a team ""no one wants to play against"" after kicking off life",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Chukwueze Challenges Messi and Courtois For La Liga Player of the Month Award,Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze has been shortlisted for the Spanish top-flight’s Player of the Month award for April alongside the,sports,4 -Soyinka: Omisore’s Election as APC National Secretary Has Crippled Probe of Bola Ige’s Murder,"Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday faulted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect Senator Iyiola",politics,2 -Man United’s Greenwood Accused of Sexual Assault By Girlfriend,"Manchester United player, Mason Greenwood, has been accused of sexual assault and domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, Harriet Robson. In",sports,4 -"Again, Nigerian Government Extends Deadline For SIM-NIN Registration",The Nigerian government has again extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to July,tech,5 -Senegal Beat Egypt on Penalties to Win First Africa Cup of Nations Trophy,"Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first",sports,4 -"Crypto Rally Lifts Ether to New Record, Bitcoin to Near 3-Week High",Bitcoin rose to a two-and-a-half-week peak on Monday and ether climbed to a fresh record as cryptocurrencies ride higher on,tech,5 -Apple Closes all New York City Stores Amid Rising Covid Cases,Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Monday it had closed all of its seven New York City retail stores due to,business,1 -Saudi Arabia Hands Over 23 Ventilators to Nigeria,Saudi Arabia has handed over 23 ventilators worth $1 million to the Nigerian government to combat Covid-19. This is the,health,0 -Unvaccinated Players Unable to Compete at Australian Open 2022 Grand Slam,"Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. There had",sports,4 -Chelsea Preparing to Formally Withdraw from European Super League – Sky Sports,"English Premiership side Chelsea are preparing documents to formally withdraw from the European Super League, Sky News is reporting. Owner",sports,4 -"#EndSARS: Nigeria’s Northern Governors Hardly Know Anything Going on in Their States, Okey Ikechukwu Says","Dr. Okey Ikechukwu, a leadership",politics,2 -"Nigeria: House Expands Probe into Dirty Fuel, Includes Lingering Petrol Scarcity","Nigeria's House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Petroleum Downstream to include in their investigation, the lingering issue of",politics,2 -First Ship Docks at $2bn Lekki Deep Sea Port,Efforts to decongest Apapa Ports and attract larger vessels to Nigeria received a major boost on Friday as the first,business,1 -"Nigeria: FG Turned Down Governors’ Request to Borrow N50bn from Central Bank, Finance Minister Ahmed Says","Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on Monday narrated how the federal government rejected a",politics,2 -"England’s Chilwell, Mount to Self-isolate after Gilmour’s Positive Covid Test; Scotland Players Won’t",England's Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are doubts for Tuesday's game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate as a,sports,4 -Guardiola To Leave Man City When Contract Expires in 2023,Pep Guardiola has said that he will leave Manchester City when his contract runs out in 2023 - and hopes,sports,4 -Concerns Mount Over Parliament’s Amendment of Electoral Act to Boost Senate  President Lawan’s Chances at APC Presidential Primary,"Some Nigerians have expressed concerns that the National Assembly’s latest amendment to the Electoral Act, 2022, to allow statutory delegates",politics,2 -Nigeria Approves $1.5bn For Rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery,Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery as proposed by the Ministry,business,1 -"US Donates Five Million Treated Bed Nets, $18m to Curb Malaria in Southwest Nigeria’s Oyo State",As part of a national campaign to provide enough nets for every Nigerian to be protected from the deadly disease,health,0 -GAGE Awards Announces Panel of Judges as Nominations Come to a Close,"Months of deliberation has secured a superb lineup of Nigeria’s industry key figures, a fitting panel to consider, discuss and",entertainment,3 -Former Nigeria VP Atiku Under Fire for Kicking Against Zoning Presidential Ticket,Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday came under fire for faulting the call on the Peoples Democratic Party,politics,2 -UK Exports to EU Slump in First Month of New Brexit Trade Ties,Exports and imports from Britain to the European Union plunged during the first month of the country’s new trade relationship,business,1 -China Disease Expert Says Covid Origins Probe Should Shift to US,A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the,health,0 -Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies at 67,"Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight",sports,4 -"Dangote’s Fortune Increases to $17.8bn, Only Nigerian on Bloomberg’s Top Billionaires’ List","Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has significantly moved up in the World billionaires’ list as his fortune increased to $17.8",business,1 -Bob Dylan Sells Entire Song Catalog to Universal Media in Deal Worth Millions of Dollars,"Universal Music has struck a deal to buy the rights to Bob Dylan's entire catalogue of 600 songs, from Blowin'",business,1 -Lagos: Seadogs Take Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign to the Masses,"Over the weekend, members of the National Association Seadogs, NAS, Alimosho and North London chapters in partnership with the Lagos",health,0 -Sterling Goal Lifts England Over Czechs to Top Group,Raheem Sterling's second goal of Euro 2020 saw England beat the Czech Republic to win Group D and set up,sports,4 -Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike ‘Not at War’ with FG Over Tax Collection,"Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, said at the weekend that the state was not at war with the federal",politics,2 -Over a Dozen Vaccinated Doctors Dead Amid Indonesia Covid Surge,"More than a dozen fully vaccinated doctors have died of Covid-19 in Indonesia, according to a medical association, as the",health,0 -Nigeria: CIPE to Host First ABIN Award Event,The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) will host the first ever edition of the Africa Business Integrity Network (ABIN),business,1 -"Power Outages: We Have Settled 87% of Your Invoices, Nigeria Tells Generating Companies",Nigeria's federal government said on Thursday that it had settled the power Generation Companies (Gencos) to the tune of approximately,business,1 -"Lampard’s Chelsea Situation ‘Could Turn Ugly’, Former Striker Sutton Says","Frank Lampard's situation at Chelsea could ""turn ugly"" if they do not go on a winning run soon, says their",sports,4 -BAT Kenya Names a Kenyan New MD,British American Tobacco Kenya has named a Kenyan to head the cigarette-maker as it marks over 113 years in the market.,business,1 -US Drops Covid Testing for Incoming International Air Travellers,The United States late Friday rescinded a 17-month-old requirement that people arriving in the country by air test negative for,health,0 -"No Rift Between Buhari and Governing Party Stalwart Tinubu, Nigeria’s Presidency Assures",Nigeria's Presidency has said reports of a rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and a leader of the governing All Progressives,politics,2 -Man United 2-4 Liverpool: Firmino Brace Boosts Reds’ Top Four Hopes,Liverpool's top-four hopes are still alive after Roberto Firmino's brace helped them to a 4-2 win over Manchester United at,sports,4 -"UEFA Invites Christian Eriksen, Medics Who Saved Him to Euro 2020 Final",European football governing body UEFA has invited Denmark international Christian Eriksen and the paramedics who helped save his life during,sports,4 -"OPEC Launches Oil Outlook, Forecasts Growing Demand Till 2045",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday projected a growing global oil demand from mid-2030s to 108 million,business,1 -Cavani Brace Helps Man United Complete Comeback Against Southampton,Edinson Cavani came from the bench to rescue a stunning win for Manchester United as Southampton threw away a two-goal,sports,4 -"‘My Heart Is Broken for Nigeria,’ Rihanna Says as Celebrities React to #EndSARS Protesters’ Attack",Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the global celebrities using their platforms to speak out in support of protests against,entertainment,3 -African Union Begins Distribution of 400 Million Covid Jabs,"The African Union has commenced the distribution of 400 million Covid vaccines to member states, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa",health,0 -Biden Rejects Blame for Shock Virginia Election Defeat,Joe Biden has rejected suggestions that his Democratic party's shock loss in the Virginia governor's race was a verdict on,politics,2 -"‘African Giant’ Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade Excite Global Audience at Nigeria’s Independence Event","Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Lola Rae and Burna Boy took to the stage as part",entertainment,3 -Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy: Surging Oil Prices Coupled with 100% Fuel Importation Threatens to Cripple Economy,"As oil prices soar to record levels, many Nigerians, ordinarily, would expect that their country would be raking in billions",business,1 -Tiwa Savage Urges Beyonce to Lend Support to #EndSARS Movement,Nigerian star Tiwa Savage has called on Beyonce and her team to use their platform to speak out about the ongoing,entertainment,3 -Aston Villa Captain Grealish Handed Nine-month Driving Ban,"Aston Villa Captain, Jack Grealish, was given a nine-month driving ban on Tuesday after crashing his Range Rover during the",sports,4 -Chelsea Host Liverpool in Early Matchup between Premier League Favourites,"Chelsea's significant summer spending spree has resulted in some people tipping them to challenge for Liverpool's crown this season, and",sports,4 -Nigeria: Marketers Allege Manipulation in Price of Cooking Gas,"Marketers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, have decried the continuous rise in the price of",business,1 -G7 Nations Strike Deal to Tax Big Companies and Squeeze Havens,"In a move that could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to help them cope with the aftermath of COVID-19,",business,1 -Nigeria: Senate Spokesman Calls For AGF Malami’s Resignation Over Stance on Open Grazing,"Spokesman of the Nigerian Senate Ajibola Basiru has taken a swipe at the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami",politics,2 -Pakistan PM Imran Khan Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 two days after receiving his first vaccine dose. Khan, 68,",health,0 -‘Extraordinary Year’: Twitter Posts Record Revenues in Q4 2020,"Twitter has posted record revenues for the last quarter of 2020, capping off what its chief executive said was ""an",business,1 -Oil Price Exceeds $73 on Improving Demand Outlook,"The international price of crude oil continued its rise Monday, extending three weeks of gains on the back of improving",business,1 -Southern Nigeria MPs Back Resolution By 17 Governors to Ban Open Grazing,Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives from the 17 southern states of the federation have unanimously supported resolutions of the,politics,2 -Egypt Approves Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Inoculation,"The Egyptian Drug Authority has announced its approval of the Russian Sputnik V, a month after the start of the",health,0 -‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to Debut Both in Cinemas and on Streaming Platform HBO Max,"‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will not skip cinemas or move to 2021, but it is altering course with a digital release",entertainment,3 -"Kanye West’s First Yeezy Sneakers to Sell for $1m, Most Valuable Shoes to Go on Auction",The first Yeezy sneakers ever worn in public by Kanye West are going on sale for over $1 million. The,entertainment,3 -US MasterChef Junior Star Dies Aged 14 from Rare Cancer,"MasterChef Junior star Ben Watkins has died aged 14 from a rare form of cancer, his family has confirmed. The",health,0 -"FIFA Calendar Reforms Destructive for Club Game, European Club Association Says","Fifa's calendar revamp would ""lead to a direct and destructive impact on the club game"", says the European Club Association.",sports,4 -"UEFA Nations League: Werner Fit, Trio Doubtful as Germany Confront Switzerland",Germany striker Timo Werner is fully fit for their UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland tonight but there are still,sports,4 -Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter Chief Executive,Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will step down as head of the social media platform he co-founded a decade and a,business,1 -Iheanacho Double Downs Liberia as Nigeria Tops World Cup Qualifying Group,Nigeria kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Liberia on Friday.A double from Kelechi,sports,4 -Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Reveals Plan to Vaccinate 30% Lagosians Within One Year,"Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday disclosed that he had mapped out a plan to vaccinate at least",health,0 -Nigeria: Upstream Commission Rakes in N175bn from Sale of Marginal Fields,The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Petroleum Commission (NURPC) on Wednesday disclosed that the 2020 marginal field bid round which was concluded,business,1 -UN Supports Nigeria’s Economic Sustainability Plan with $250m,"The United Nations (UN) has boosted Nigeria's Economic Sustainability Plan with $250 million. The offer, which is aimed at complementing",business,1 -"Slower Increases in Food, Commodity Prices Moderate Nigeria’s Inflation to 15.40%","The Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measures inflation dropped to 15.40 per cent (year-on-year) in November 2021, compared to the",business,1 -"Grammys Postpone Ceremony, Citing Omicron Variant Risks",The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks”,entertainment,3 -"China Removes TripAdvisor, 104 Other Apps in ‘Cleansing Campaign’","China has removed 105 apps including that of US travel firm TripAdvisor Inc from app stores in the country, under",business,1 -South Korea’s LG Pulls Out of Smartphone Business Globally Following Mounting Losses,"South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move",business,1 -Messi Replaced on PSG Home Debut,Lionel Messi made his home debut for Paris St-Germain but was replaced in the second half as they went on,sports,4 -Nigeria Lost $1bn to Crude Oil Theft in Q1 2022,"The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, has said Nigeria lost about",business,1 -"Tesla Buys $1.5bn in Bitcoin, Pushing Price to New High of $47,000","Tesla, the electric car company run by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, revealed on Monday that it had bought $1.5bn",business,1 -Australia Reports No New Local Coronavirus Cases Ahead of Australian Open,"Australia reported no new local coronavirus cases for a third day on Sunday, as tennis players geared up for the",health,0 -UK PM Johnson Faces Plot to Trigger Leadership Challenge,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Wednesday fighting to shore up his premiership after a revolt by his own,politics,2 -Inter Show Title Credentials as Vidal and Barella Score in Win Against Juventus,"Inter beat Juventus in Serie A for the first time since 2016, with Vidal and Barella both finding the back",sports,4 -Suzuki Expects Operating Profit to Fall Amid Pandemic,"Japan’s fourth largest automaker Suzuki Motors, has forecast operating profit to fall by a quarter to $1.5 billion in the",business,1 -"Nigeria: Father Mbaka Criticising Buhari Because He Was Refused Contracts, Says Presidency","The Nigerian Presidency says calls by popular Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be impeached",politics,2 -Nigeria 1-1 Ghana: Super Eagles Crash Out of World Cup after Thomas Partey’s Goal Sends Black Stars Through,It's Ghana who have advanced to the World Cup finals in Qatar in December with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against,sports,4 -Israel Grooms 66 Nigerian Innovators,Israel has assisted in grooming 66 innovators in Nigeria over the last two years. The Israeli government did this through,tech,5 -Apple Plans 30% Increase in iPhone Production for First Half of 2021,"Apple Inc plans to manufacture up to 96 million iPhones in the first half of 2021, a nearly 30% year-on-year",tech,5 -"Business Booms for Tech Giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google","Business is booming for America's tech giants. Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google reported sales and profits figures on Thursday covering",tech,5 -UK Economy Expands 15.5% in Q3 2020,"The UK economy expanded the most on record in the third quarter, a rebound that's since been undermined by an",business,1 -Arsenal 0-1 Man City: Raheem Sterling Restores Premier League Leaders’ 10-point Title Lead,Guardiola's Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table as Raheem Sterling’s early header sealed,sports,4 -Twitter Locks Account of China’s US Embassy for Post on Xinjiang,Twitter has locked the account of China’s embassy in the United States for a social media post that defended China’s,politics,2 -Amnesty Blames Top Covid Jab Makers for Vaccine Inequality,Six top manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine “are fuelling an unprecedented human rights crisis through their refusal to waive intellectual,health,0 -"Amidst Calls For Secession, Buhari Says Nigeria Better, Stronger Together",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says citizens are better together and even stronger together despite occasional inter-ethnic tensions in the country's,politics,2 -Nigeria VP Osinbajo: I’ve Not Declared Interest in 2023 Presidential Election,"Nigeria’s Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he has not declared interest in the 2023 presidential election. Rather,",politics,2 -Brazil Players May Walk Out on Copa America as Nation Heads For Third Covid Wave,Brazil stars playing their club football abroad are reportedly refusing to take part in the Copa America on home soil,sports,4 -Nigeria Governors Meet Thursday Over Distribution of Covid Vaccines,The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states of the federation will on Thursday meet to discuss modalities for the distribution of,health,0 -"Aguero to Leave Man City at the End of Season, Club Plans Statue to Celebrate Legend",Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. A,sports,4 -Lupin: Seven Charged in Paris Over Robbery On Set of Netflix Series,Seven people have been charged after an armed robbery was staged last month on the French film set of hit,entertainment,3 -‘Peaky Blinders’ to End After Sixth and Final Season,"Hit drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ will end after its sixth and final season, writer and creator Steven Knight has confirmed. The BBC crime drama has",entertainment,3 -WHO Team Visits Wuhan Virus Lab at Center of Origin Speculation,World Health Organization investigators on Wednesday visited a research center in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the,health,0 -World Bank Approves $700m for New Climate-Resilient Projects for Nigeria,The World Bank on Thursday announced its approval of a $700 million credit from its International Development Association (IDA) for,business,1 -Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Front Runner to Become Next Bournemouth Manager,Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is the front runner to become Bournemouth’s new boss. The Cherries board are recommending to owner,sports,4 -Kenya Central Bank Holds Interest Rates as Economic Activity Remains Strong,Kenya’s Central Bank has decided to leave the country's headline interest rate unchanged at 7%. The monetary policy body says,business,1 -Democrats Say Trump Left ‘Everyone for Dead’ During Capitol Riots,Senators at Donald Trump's second impeachment trial have been shown new dramatic and graphic video of an attack by his,politics,2 -"Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign New Gas Deal",Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply gas from Nigeria’s offshore fields to,business,1 -US and India Sign Military Agreement to Counter ChIna’s Growing Power,India has signed a military agreement with the United States for the sharing of sensitive satellite data as the two,politics,2 -Covid-19 Vaccines for Africa ‘Might Not Be Available Until Second Quarter of 2021’,"Africa may have to wait until the second quarter of 2021 to roll out vaccines, according to the continent’s top",health,0 -"Schools Not Drivers of Covid-19, UNICEF Says","The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has kicked against the prolonged closure of schools, stressing that schools are not the",health,0 -Revolutionary New Treatment Signals Hope for Sickle Cell Sufferers,"A major breakthrough has been made in healthcare, giving hope to millions of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) sufferers across the",health,0 -"Dangote Refinery Won’t Guarantee Nigeria Cheaper Petrol, Says Renowned Economist Rewane","The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, has advised Nigerians not to entertain the",business,1 -"GAGE Awards Calls for 2022 Nominations, Ready To Reward Tech Innovators","In line with its total commitment to recognise and award brands, corporates and individuals who have distinguished themselves in using",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Lassa Fever Claims 20 Lives in Kogi, Others Hospitalised","Following the outbreak of lassa fever in Aya , Machagba communities in Ibaji Local government area of Kogi state, at",health,0 -Arsenal Manager Arteta to Miss New Year’s Day Clash with Man City after Testing Positive for Covid,Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not be on the touchline for his side’s Premier League clash against Manchester City after he tested positive,sports,4 -Sierra Leone International Alhassan Kamara Told to ‘Retire or Face Wheelchair’,"A knee injury has forced Sierra Leone international Alhassan Kamara into retirement aged just 28, ending his hopes of playing",sports,4 -"Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle Collaborate on ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Soundtrack",Nipsey Hussle and Jay-Z's first-ever collab will appear on the soundtrack for the Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black,entertainment,3 -"World Bank, AfDB, Global Forum Unleash New EOI Manual To Support Taxation Worldwide","The World Bank Group, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and The Global Forum a leading multilateral body mandated on Transparency",business,1 -"Amaechi, Nwajiuba, Onu Won’t Return as Buhari Nominates 7 New Ministers",President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm seven nominees for appointment as ministers. Buhari’s request was contained in,politics,2 -White House Details Plans to Vaccinate 28M Children Age 5-11,"Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy",health,0 -Wales Captain Gareth Bale Storms Off From Interview After Crushing Defeat to Denmark,Gareth Bale stormed off from a pitchside interview after he was questioned about his Wales future following their 4-0 defeat,sports,4 -Uganda Fully Restores Internet and Social Media Services,"The Ugandan government has announced the full restoration of internet and social media services, apologising for the inconveniences caused. The",tech,5 -"Nigeria’s Oil Production Fell to Record 1.024m bpd Low in May, OPEC Says","Still struggling with its oil production quota, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday revealed that Nigeria reported",business,1 -CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Resigns after Failing to Disclose Relationship with Co-Worker,CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company after acknowledging a consensual relationship with a,entertainment,3 -Ford To Convert British Factory into Electric Vehicle Plant with $315m,US motor giant Ford has announced on Monday that it intends to spend £230 million ($315 million) transforming a factory,business,1 -Scarlett Johansson and Disney Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Black Widow’,"Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Co. on Thursday settled her lawsuit over the streaming release of “Black Widow,” bringing",entertainment,3 -Qatar 2022 Playoff: Super Eagles Storm Kumasi in Buoyant Mood,Nigeria’s contingent to Friday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with the Black Stars of Ghana landed at the Kumasi,sports,4 -Euro 2020: Switzerland Beat Turkey 3-1 to Keep Round of 16 Hopes Alive,Xherdan Shaqiri scored two superb goals as Switzerland secured third place in Group A at Euro 2020 with a 3-1,sports,4 -Mozambique on High Alert Over Growing Covid-19 Cases,Mozambique is on high alert as the country continues to witness an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. The,health,0 -Nigeria to Establish $2.63bn Company Dedicated to Infrastructure Development,Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Public-Private Partnership styled infrastructure company named Infra-Co with an initial,business,1 -Nigeria: Kebbi Court Restores Uche Secondus as PDP Chairman,"Relief appears to have come the way of sacked national chairman of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus,",politics,2 -Lukaku in Goal Tribute to Ericksen as Belgium Thump Russia 3-0,Romelu Lukaku paid tribute to his Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen after scoring against Russia to help world number one,sports,4 -"Fireboy, Wizkid Win Big at 2021 Headies Awards","Nigerian musician Fireboy won five awards at the 14th edition of the Headies, Nigeria’s premier music awards show. The musician",entertainment,3 -"El Salvador Leads the World into Cryptocurrency, Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender","El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, a real-world experiment",business,1 -"Nigeria: Oyebanji, Oni, Kolawole in Three-Horse Race to Succeed Fayemi as Ekiti Governor",Thousands of voters will on Saturday file out in Ekiti State to elect a new governor that will succeed Kayode,politics,2 -"Denmark, Belgium Pause Euro 2020 Clash to Pay Tribute to Christian Eriksen",The Euro 2020 match between Belgium and Denmark on Thursday was stopped in the 10th minute as a tribute to,sports,4 -Trump’s Speedy Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Senate Vote,Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the,politics,2 -Vinicius’ Brace Helps Real Madrid Rally For Levante Draw in Thrilling Game,Real Madrid came from behind with a brace from Vinicius Jr. in a thrilling 3-3 draw with upstart Levante in,sports,4 -Lacazette’s Penalty Seals Comeback Win as Arsenal Win Tottenham 2-1,Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Tottenham 2-1 and claim bragging rights with a north London derby,sports,4 -Oil Prices Dip as Coronavirus Surge Hinders Demand but Possible Strike in Norway May Offer Market Support,"Oil prices dipped on Monday as rising coronavirus cases upset hopes for a smooth recovery in fuel demand, with the",business,1 -"Buhari Assures Anambra Election Won’t Be Disrupted, Directs Military to Use Overwhelming Force If Necessary",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed that he would never allow anything or anyone to disrupt the forthcoming governorship,politics,2 -Ethiopia Elections: Abiy Ahmed Faces First Vote Amid Conflict,Ethiopians are voting in key elections amid rising tensions and a bloody conflict in the northern Tigray region. This pandemic-delayed,politics,2 -"Millions Risk Contracting Neglected Tropical Diseases, Says Nigeria’s Health Ministry",The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says 122 million people in Nigeria are at risk of getting Neglected Tropical Disease.,health,0 -Unique Euro 2020 Set to Begin: All You Need to Know About Delayed Tournament,Euro 2020 gets underway on Friday - and what was already going to be a unique tournament will be notable,sports,4 -Nigerians Opt For VPNs Following Twitter Ban,Hundreds of thousands of citizens have opted for the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to boycott the indefinite,tech,5 -Cuba Opens up Economy to Private Businesses,"Cuba has announced it will allow private businesses to operate in most industries, in what is a major reform to",business,1 -Arsenal Disappointed as David Luiz Red Card Appeal Fails,Arsenal have confirmed that their appeal to rescind David Luiz's red card against Wolves has failed. Luiz will now miss,sports,4 -"Despite Signing Electoral Act, Buhari Demands Alteration of Clause Banning Political Appointees",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed into law the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the,politics,2 -Man Utd Stumble Again in Watford Stalemate,Manchester United's challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League stumbled once more as Watford clung on for a,sports,4 -"Three PDP Governors Negotiate with APC, May Trigger Floodgate of Defections from Opposition Party",The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may shed more gubernatorial weight if ongoing negotiations between three of its governors and the,politics,2 -Oil Prices Fall on Renewed Coronavirus Concerns as China Cases Mount,Oil prices fell on georMonday on renewed concerns about global fuel demand amid strict coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and new,business,1 -Elon Musk Space Rocket on Collision Course with the Moon,A chunk of a SpaceX rocket that blasted off seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing its,tech,5 -"WHO: Malaria Killed Over 602,000 People in Nigeria, Others in 2021","As the world marked the World Malaria Day on Monday,, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that no fewer",health,0 -"Apple’s Quarterly Smartphone Shipments Jumps to Record Levels, Huawei in Freefall","Apple Inc’s smartphone shipments jumped 22% to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world’s biggest seller, while",business,1 -Chelsea Take Slender Advantage into Crucial Champions League Semi Against Madrid,A Chelsea's away goal is the only slender advantage that gives the London club an upper hand going into tonight’s Champions League,sports,4 -Imo State Says Attack on Governor Uzodinma’s House Politically Motivated,Imo State Government says preliminary investigation into the attack on the country home of Governor Hope Uzodinma suggests it may,politics,2 -Nigeria: APC Governors Convene Emergency Meeting to Actualise National Convention,The Governors of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) have summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja on Sunday to pick a,politics,2 -Militant Attack Kills at Least 40 in Niger,"No less than 40 people have been killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger's western Tahoua region on Sunday, hours",politics,2 -"Bitcoin Gains 92% in 2021, Hits Fresh High of $56,000","Bitcoin hit a fresh high in Asian trading on Saturday, extending a two-month rally that saw its market capitalisation cross",business,1 -"Nigeria: Picking a Southerner As Presidential Candidate is Delightful, Afenifere","The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday said the choice of a Southerner as the presidential candidate by the All",politics,2 -Nissan Says All New Vehicles in Key Markets to Be Electrified by Early 2030s,Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday that all of its new vehicle offerings in key markets will be electrified by,tech,5 -Analysts Project Nigerian Banks to Emerge Highest Beneficiaries of AfTCA,"With the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement on January 1, 2021, analysts and stakeholders have",business,1 -"India 2022: Flamingos Hit Egypt 4-0, Put One Leg in Final Round of Qualifiers",Nigeria’s U17 girls have one leg in the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17,sports,4 -"Nigeria: SEC Reverses Self, Suspends Approval of Cryptocurrency-related Products","Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has reversed its earlier decision to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as securities, suspending the",business,1 -"Air Peace Chairman Onyema Honours Nigeria’s Sports Heroes with Wall of Fame, Lifetime Free Flights, Financial Rewards","The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Barrister Allen Onyema, has pledged to build a Wall of Fame",sports,4 -US Calls for ‘Thorough Investigation’ into Uganda Vote-rigging Claims,"The US State Department has called for ""independent, credible, impartial, and thorough investigations"" into ""many credible reports"" of irregularities in",politics,2 -Toshiba Targets $3bn Revenue in Quantum Cryptography by 2030,Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it aims to generate $3 billion in revenue from its advanced cryptographic technology for data,tech,5 -F1: Hamilton Gracious in Title Defeat as Mercedes Lodge Protests,Lewis Hamilton was gracious in defeat after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen ended the Briton’s quest for an unprecedented eighth,sports,4 -Nigeria: CBN Directs Banks to Adopt Official FX Rate for Cross-Border Payments,All Nigerian commercial banks have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt the exchange rate in,business,1 -Olympic Fans May Face Cheering Ban,"Fans may be asked not to cheer at the Tokyo Olympics to avoid the risk of spreading the coronavirus, a",sports,4 -"Bayern, Dortmund, Committed to Champions League Reforms Not Super League – BVB CEO",Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have opted to proceed with Champions League reforms rather than participate in the,sports,4 -"Bowing to Pressure, Somalia’s President Drops Bid to Extend Term","Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has announced he will not attempt to extend his term by two years, bowing to",politics,2 -Mane Scores 100th Goal in Liverpool Win,Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season after Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club in,sports,4 -"Emirates Resumes in Nigeria as Flights Land in Abuja, Lagos","After a long break due to a frosty relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria, the Emirates Airline",business,1 -Nigeria: Appeal Court Joins Lagos in VAT Collection Tussle,Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday joined Lagos State as a respondent in the appeal challenging the judgment,business,1 -Citi to Terminate Unvaccinated Employees from January 14,"Citigroup Inc on Friday told its staff that it would terminate employees who are unvaccinated as of Jan. 14, enforcing",business,1 -Osaka Considers Another Break from Tennis after US Open Loss,Naomi Osaka looked over at her agent and said she wanted to tell the world what the two of them,sports,4 -Hundreds in China Queue for Experimental Covid-19 Vaccine,"Hundreds of people have been gathering outside a hospital in Yiwu, a city in the Zhejiang province in eastern China,",health,0 -2022: Nigerian Women in Tech Break New Grounds,"With the curtain down on 2021, Nigerian women operating in the tech industry have closed mouth-watering deals worth hundreds of",tech,5 -Leicester Bolster Top Four Hopes with Win Over Man United,Leicester City beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night to solidify their position in the Premier League,sports,4 -Guardiola Sets New Record in Man City’s 7-0 Victory over Leeds,Pep Guardiola became the quickest manager to reach 500 goals in Premier League in Manchester City's 7-0 victory over Leeds,sports,4 -Torres Nets Hat-trick to Help Champions Man City Beat Newcastle 4-3,"Premier League champions Manchester City began their latest reign with a thrilling 4-3 victory at Newcastle, with Ferran Torres' hat-trick",sports,4 -Southern Nigeria Governors to Meet on Open Grazing and Restructuring Monday in Lagos,Seventeen governors of Nigeria’s southern states will on Monday converge on Lagos for the second time this year to continue,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Dead on Arrival, Says Former SGF Babachir Lawal But El-Rufai Says Competence Over Religion","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has warned the APC against allowing a Muslim as",politics,2 -How the US Locked Up Vaccine Materials Other Nations Urgently Need,"To fight the pandemic at home, the United States gave its own vaccine manufacturers priority access to American-made materials needed",health,0 -Vardy Penalty Sends Leicester Top of Premier League,"Brendan Rodgers says the admiration he has for his Leicester players ""grows by the day"" after they saw off Wolves",sports,4 -South Africa’s Economy is $37bn Bigger Than Previously Thought,South Africa’s economy is 11% bigger than previously estimated after statistics authorities changed the way they calculate the gross domestic,business,1 -"Diego Maradona’s Body ‘Must be Conserved’ for Paternity Tests, Court Rules","The body of late soccer great Diego Maradona ""must be conserved"" in case his DNA is needed in a paternity",sports,4 -Edo State Threatens to End Nigeria’s Sports Festival on Thursday Due to Lack of Funds,The ongoing 20th National Sports Festival in Benin City may be halted abruptly on Thursday unless the Federal Government intervenes,sports,4 -"Cathay Pacific Axes Asian Carrier, Cuts Workforce by 24%","Cathay Pacific has announced it is closing its subsidiary Cathay Dragon and cutting 8,500 jobs. Cathay Dragon was a full",business,1 -Trailer for Chadwick Boseman’s Last Film Released,"Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the late actor Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’ The Black Panther",entertainment,3 -Serie A: Juventus Drop Points as Ronaldo Secures Torino Draw,Juventus needed a 79th-minute equaliser from Cristiano Ronaldo to rescue a 2-2 draw in the Turin derby against relegation battling,sports,4 -"Germany, France Harden Stance, Push for EU Sanctions on Russians over Navalny Poisoning",France and Germany said on Wednesday they would propose European Union sanctions against Russian individuals after receiving no credible answers,politics,2 -Transportation Secretary Chao to Resign From Trump’s Cabinet Following Riot at Capitol,"US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is preparing to resign, citing Wednesday’s events as the impetus for her resignation in an",politics,2 -AFCON: Sadio Mane Inspires Senegal to Impressive Win in Dakar,Liverpool’s Sadio Mane was the highlight of the opening day of Match-day three of the 2022 AFCON qualifiers on Wednesday,sports,4 -Tesla Moving Headquarters to Texas from California,Tesla Inc (Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday the electric carmaker plans to move its headquarters from Silicon Valley's,tech,5 -"Shell, Total Energies Advocate Incentives to Boost Investments in Nigeria’s Gas Sector, Seek Review of Petroleum Act","Multinational oil and gas companies, Shell and Total Energies, have stressed the need for the Nigerian government to provide some",business,1 -"‘I’m 66, the Last Thing I Want Is to Catch Covid’: Allardyce Calls for Football ‘Circuit Break’",West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says football needs a break after the Premier League returned its highest number of positive,sports,4 -Seven-Time Formula One Champion Hamilton Receives Knighthood,"Britain’s seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton received a knighthood for services to motorsport on Wednesday, days after losing out",sports,4 -Man United Announce Cristiano Ronaldo’s Stunning Return,"Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Manchester United for a second time, it was confirmed on Tuesday, after joining from Juventus.",sports,4 -"Buhari Making Grazing Routes and Reserves Conditions for Peace, Benue Governor Ortom Claims","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said the dispositions of President Muhammadu Buhari, were beginning to confirm insinuations that he",politics,2 -Stakeholders Deplore Nigeria’s Inability to Benefit from High Oil Prices,Stakeholders in the public finance accountability space in Nigeria on Thursday bemoaned the inability of the country to benefit from,business,1 -PM Johnson Says All UK Adults to Be Offered Covid Vaccine By July,"All adults in the UK will be offered their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July,",health,0 -"Man United Sack Solskjaer, Announce Carrick as Interim Manager","Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked as Manchester United manager after an ""embarrassing"" 4-1 defeat at Watford. United have confirmed",sports,4 -Next James Bond Film Delayed for Third Time Due to Covid-19,The new James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ has been delayed for the third time due to the coronavirus,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria VP Osinbajo in Delta State, Promises to Return Nigeria to Pride of Place","Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, in Asaba, Delta State, met with delegates, and reiterated his determination to return Nigeria",politics,2 -Simone Biles Withdraws from More Olympics Event Finals,Simone Biles has withdrawn from the vault and uneven bar apparatus finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as the,sports,4 -Malawi’s Ex-Deputy Speaker Shoots Himself Dead in Parliament,"A former deputy speaker in Malawi has shot himself dead inside parliament in the capital, Lilongwe, authorities said. Clement Chiwaya,",politics,2 -"APC Presidential Candidate Tinubu Didn’t Lie Under Oath, Says Campaign Organisation","The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation Saturday stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics,2 -China Says Importers Choosing to Voluntarily Cut Back on Australian Goods,"China said on Tuesday reduced imports of Australian products like wine, coal and sugar were the result of buyers’ own",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Low Crude Oil Production Barely Enough to Cover Petrol Imports, Finance Minister Ahmed Says",Nigeria’s low crude oil production means the country is barely able to cover the cost of imported petrol from its,business,1 -Flytime Music Festival Cancelled Due to Covid-19,"This year’s Flytime Music Festival, Nigeria's first multiple day festival, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the",entertainment,3 -Nigerian Nurses Raise the Alarm over Inadequate Medical Personnel for Covid-19 Vaccination,Nigerian Nurses on Thursday warned that inadequate medical personnel could jeopardise the efforts of the federal and state governments to,health,0 -US Sends Nearly 500 000 Covid Vaccine Doses to Rwanda,"The United States is sending nearly half a million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Rwanda, including the first doses",health,0 -"Nigeria: Petrol to Remain at N165 Per Litre, Says Regulator",Despite the position of some oil marketers that the current pump price for petrol in Nigeria is unsustainable following long,business,1 -Chinese Capsule Returns to Earth Carrying First Moon Rocks in 44 Years,A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the moon in more,tech,5 -"Nigeria: To Allow Limitless Loan Recovery, CBN Amends Operational Guidelines of Global Standing Instruction",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has amended the operational guidelines of the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) to allow for,business,1 -Monkeypox: Russia Urges WHO to Investigate US-Funded Laboratories in Nigeria,"Russia is urging the WHO leadership to investigate the activities of US-funded Nigerian laboratories in Abuja, Zaria and Lagos, Chief",health,0 -Nigeria’s Flutterwave Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies,"Nigerian fintech firm, Flutterwave has been named a “Pioneer” on TIME’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in",tech,5 -Nigeria: Bishop Kukah Adds Voice in Support of Buhari’s Veto of Direct Primaries,"In what may come off as a shock, even to the presidency, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr.",politics,2 -Premier League Confirms 40 Covid-19 Cases in One Week,The Premier League has announced 40 players and club staff have tested positive for coronavirus over the past week -,sports,4 -AFCON: Super Eagles Target Second Round Ticket against Sudan’s Falcons on Saturday,Nigeria’s Super Eagles know they will have both legs firmly in the tournament’s Round of 16 if they scoop all,sports,4 -"Nigeria Seeks Vaccine to Halt Spread of Monkeypox, Denies Russia’s Allegation of Having Laboratories with Virus",Nigeria's federal government on Tuesday revealed that it was collaborating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United States,health,0 -Madrid Beat Osasuna to Keep Pace with Atletico in La Liga Race,Real Madrid's Brazilian duo Eder Militao and Casemiro struck in the second half to secure a 2-0 home win over,sports,4 -"Nigeria: APC May Opt for Consensus Candidate for Presidency, Kebbi Governor Bagudu Says","Chairman of Nigeria's Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), and Kebbi State governor, Atiku Bagudu, on Monday said the All Progressive Congress",politics,2 -Dr Dre Still in ICU a Week After Sudden Brain Aneurysm,American rapper Dr Dre is reportedly still in ICU. The artiste was rushed to the intensive care unit after he,entertainment,3 -Lawan: Yobe APC Senatorial Candidate Machina Goes Into Hiding for Fear of Harm,"The senatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe North, Hon. Bashir Machina has gone into hiding to safe",politics,2 -"Transcorp Hilton Wins Africa’s Leading Business Hotel, Three Other Awards at 2020 World Travel Awards",Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with four  awards including Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the sixth consecutive year at,business,1 -Lufthansa CEO Sees Bookings Tripling in Summer 2021,"Bookings at Lufthansa have tripled for next Summer boosted by the imminent approval of a Covid-19 vaccine, Chief Executive Carsten",business,1 -"In Surprising Volte-face, Emirates Extends Suspension of All Nigerian Flights Indefinitely","Emirates Airlines on Monday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Nigeria, barely 48 hours after announcing that",business,1 -"Lagos Issues New Covid Restrictions, Shuts Schools, Bans Concerts and Carnivals","Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said Lagos may slip into a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic",health,0 -Man United Lose £70m to Covid-19,"Manchester United lost £70million in the period to June 30, 2020, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. The",sports,4 -"Teenager Swiatek Wins French Open, Becomes Lowest-ranked Woman to Triumph at Roland Garros",Polish teenager Iga Swiatek completed a stunning rise by becoming the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open after beating,sports,4 -Chadwick Boseman Receives Posthumous Oscar Nomination in Most Diverse List Ever,"Half a year after his death, Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated for an Academy Award on Monday for his final",entertainment,3 -Bullish Run at Nigerian Stock Exchange Triggered Circuit Breaker as ASI Rose Beyond 5% Threshold,"The Nigerian Stock Exchange has announced that a market-wide circuit breaker kicked in Thursday at 12:55p.m, when the NSE All-Share",business,1 -"Nigeria’s North Not Afraid of Restructuring, Says Katsina Governor Masari","Katsina State governor and Chairman Northwest Governors' Forum, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari has dismissed insinuations that northerners are not favourably",politics,2 -Tunisians Rally Against President Saied’s Exceptional Measures,"Thousands of Tunisian demonstrators have gathered in the capital on Sunday to protest against President Kais Saied's ""exceptional measures"". Government",politics,2 -Ivory Coast President Ouattara Says Recently Acquitted Laurent Gbagbo Can Return,"The Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara says former leader Laurent Gbagbo and his right-hand man Charles Ble Goude are free to",politics,2 -Dangote Cement Executes Share Buyback Programme,Dangote Cement Plc has announced the commencement of its share buy-back programme. The company explained in a statement made available,business,1 -"Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Ikorodu Bois, Praises Their Creativity","The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded Nigerian internet sensation and skit makers Ikorodu Bois for earning international",entertainment,3 -AfDB: Africa is a Prime Investment Destination despite COVID-19,Participants at a webinar to present the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook Supplement to Asian audiences on Monday have,business,1 -Nigeria: APC Chairman Adamu Says No Decision Yet on Zoning of Presidential Ticket,"Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday declared that it had not taken a decision on where to zone",politics,2 -China’s Shanghai Launches Two-Phase Lockdown as Covid Surges,"China's financial hub of Shanghai launched a two-stage lockdown of its 26 million residents on Monday, closing bridges and tunnels,",health,0 -Netflix Removes Dave Chappelle’s Show After Comedian’s Complaint,Netflix has removed US comedian Dave Chappelle's 2000s sketch show after he complained he wasn't getting paid as part of,entertainment,3 -English Football Begins Four-day Social Media Boycott in Response to Player Abuse,"English football, including clubs in the Premier League and Women's Super League, has started a four-day boycott of social media",sports,4 -Yahoo Pulls out of China Over ‘Challenging’ Business Conditions,Yahoo has become the latest US tech company to end its presence in mainland China as tougher regulations are imposed,tech,5 -Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele Inaugurates N15bn Rice Mill in Kano,"Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday inaugurated the ultra-modern 420 metric tons per day",business,1 -Boxing Legend ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler Dies Aged 66,Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66. The American dominated the middleweight,sports,4 -"Concerns Mount as British Airways, Emirates Cancel Flights to US over 5G",International airlines are beginning to cancel scheduled flights to most cities in the Unites States over fear of 5G network,business,1 -‘You’re Playing With Fire’: Rivers Governor Wike Warns FIRS Against Sabotage of Administering Tax Laws,"Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has sternly warned the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) against sabotaging and undermining the state",business,1 -Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle: Willock Dents Reds Top Four Hope’s With Dramatic Leveller at Anfield,Joe Willock scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Liverpool blew the chance to move into the Premier League's top four,sports,4 -Lukaku Scores on His 100th Cap as Belgium Cruise Past Czechs,Belgium cruised to an impressive 3-0 win over the Czech Republic with Romelu Lukaku marking his 100th cap with an,sports,4 -Air France KLM Loses Fight Against EU Cartel Fine,Air France-KLM and its Dutch subsidiary KLM on Wednesday lost their challenge against million-euro fines re-imposed by EU antitrust regulators,business,1 -IBM Quarterly Revenue Edges Past Estimates on Cloud Strength,"International Business Machines Corp edged past Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, bolstered by higher demand for its",business,1 -Nigeria Customs Pledges to Generate N3tn in 2022,The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday assured members of the Senate that it would generate N3.019trn into the Federation,business,1 -Nigeria: FCMB Group Reports N94.2bn Revenue in First Half of 2021,FCMB Group Plc has reported a significant gross revenue of N94.2billion and profit before tax of N8.9billion in its unaudited,business,1 -Koeman Blames VAR after Barcelona Lose to Madrid,"Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman says the video assistant referee system seems to be ""only used to make decisions against Barca""",sports,4 -"Chelsea Pair Lukaku, Werner Out for ‘Some Matches’",Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner will both miss a few matches after being injured in the 4-0 Champions,sports,4 -Eni’s Force Majeure on Vandalised Oil Facilities to Be Lifted This Week,"Italian oil major, Eni, has promised to lift the force majeure on the Ogoda/Brass 24 oil pipeline in Bayelsa State",business,1 -EU Charges Apple Over Anti-Competitive App Policies,The European Commission is issuing antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company’s App Store practices. The Commission has,business,1 -Dubai Blamed for Virus Cases Abroad; Questions Swirl at Home,"After opening itself to New Year’s revellers, Dubai is now being blamed by several countries for spreading the coronavirus abroad,",health,0 -"Nigeria Takes Delivery of 700,000 Covid Vaccine Doses from UK","About 700,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the United Kingdom (UK) have been received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,",health,0 -"DJ Cuppy, Rema, Fireboy Make Future Awards Africa 2020 Nominee List","As the kick-off date of The Future Awards Africa's first three-day digital festival draws near, the group has announced its",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: More Trouble as States Drag FG to Supreme Court Over Stamp Duties Collection,It now appears that more states of the federation have woken up from slumber and are now determined to  achieve,business,1 -Netherlands 6 – 1 Turkey: Depay Punishes Turks in Dominant Win,Memphis Depay scored a hat trick as the Netherlands thrashed 10-man Turkey 6-1 to claim top spot of World Cup,sports,4 -Nigeria Okays $329m for Railway Consultancy Supervision Services Nationwide,Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth $328.87 million in consultancy services for the supervision of the various,business,1 -"200,000 Undetected Tuberculosis Infections Occur Annually in Nigeria, Says FG","Nigeria's federal government on Thursday said despite significant progress made in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in the country,",health,0 -"Lagos Shuts 21 Illegal, Substandard Pharmacies, Patent Medicine Stores","Martins Ifijeh No fewer than 21 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Alakuko, Ajegunle, Ologogoro, Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Agbado",health,0 -Nigerian Striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s Stunner Earns Leicester Draw at Burnley,"A stunning strike from Kelechi Iheanacho, plus some sensational goalkeeping from Kasper Schmeichel, saw Leicester draw 1-1 with Burnley in",sports,4 -Japan Billionaire Seeks Artists for Voyage Around the Moon,It is the sort of chance that comes along just once in a blue Moon: A Japanese billionaire is throwing,tech,5 -"US Curbs Chinese Drone Maker DJI, Other Firms It Accuses of Aiding Rights","The U.S. government put investment and export restrictions on dozens of Chinese companies on Thursday, including top drone maker DJI,",business,1 -Ivory Coast Records First Case of Ebola in 25 years,"Ivory Coast has recorded its first case of the Ebola hemorrhagic virus in 25 years, according to the country’s health",health,0 -Chelsea’s Mendy in ‘Speedy Reunion’ with Former Club Rennes,"Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said on Tuesday that ""low-maintenance"" goalkeeper Edouard Mendy can get even better despite keeping five consecutive",sports,4 -Tesla Boss Musk Challenges UN Official on How Money Can Help Resolve World Hunger,"Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, challenged a United Nations official’s claim that just a small percentage of his wealth",tech,5 -"World Cup Qualifiers: Lingard, Shaw, Stones Return for England, Alexander-Arnold Dropped",England manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday named his 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The biggest omission is,sports,4 -"Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy to Thrill Global Audience at THISDAY ARISE Group’s Nigeria@60 Celebration","Rita Osakwe As Nigeria celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence on October 1, the THISDAY ARISE Group is hosting",entertainment,3 -Resilient Zenith Bank Beats Market Expectations with Double-Digit Growth in Gross Earnings in 2021,"Zenith Bank Plc has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2021 as it recorded a double-digit",business,1 -Guardiola Says European Super League is ‘Not Sport’ Because ‘it Doesn’t Matter if You Win or Lose’,Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come down hard on plans for the European Super League by strongly stating that 'sport is,sports,4 -"Hong Kong Halts Use of Pfizer Vaccine, Cites Defective Lids",Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had,health,0 -"OPEC, UAE Move to Resolve Oil Quota Stalemate","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has moved to sort out its impasse with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),",business,1 -Nigeria: PDP Governors Restate Case for Decentralised Police,"Amidst the worsening insecurity in the country, governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday",politics,2 -Ronaldo Scores 750th Career Goal as Juve Hammer Dynamo 3-0,Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal as Juventus eased to 3-0 victory against Dynamo Kyiv in a match refereed,sports,4 -"Chrissy Teigen, John Legend Announce Miscarriage on Social Media","Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have revealed the ""deep pain"" they are feeling, over the loss of their unborn baby",entertainment,3 -"Man United Thrash Leeds 5-1, Bruno Fernandes Scores Hat Trick",Bruno Fernandes opened his Premier League season with a hat trick as Manchester United thrashed old rivals Leeds United 5-1,sports,4 -Kevin Spacey to Pay $31m to Studio after Abuse Claims,"A mediator has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay nearly $31m (£23.2m) to the studio that made the hit Netflix show,",entertainment,3 -"Cryptocurrencies Not Suitable As Legal Tender, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against the adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as legal tenders. As,business,1 -Trump Rejects Democrats Request to Testify at Impeachment Trial,"US House Democrats on Thursday asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging",politics,2 -"Nigeria Senate Summons CBN Governor, DG SEC Over Cryptocurrency Restrictions","The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and the Director-General of the Security and",business,1 -ARISE FASHION WEEK Hosts Media Personalities and Influencers to an Exclusive Pre-event Brunch,"As part of preparations for its upcoming event, ARISE FASHION WEEK on Tuesday hosted select media personalities and social media",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Seeks US Funding for Development of Natural Gas,"Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Thursday called on the United States Government to provide funding",business,1 -Argentine DJ Denies Giving Lionel Messi Covid after Receiving Death Threats,Argentine DJ Fer Palacio has denied accusations he infected Lionel Messi with COVID-19. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Messi,sports,4 -‘We’re Trying to Convince Them’: Some British Athletes ‘Don’t Want Vaccine’ for Tokyo 2020,"The head of the British Olympic Association (BOA) says the organisation is still ""trying to convince"" some athletes to have",sports,4 -"Belgium ‘Could Be Overwhelmed’ By New Coronavirus Infections, Health Minister Says","Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the",health,0 -Redemption for Messi as Argentina Beat Brazil 1-0 to Win First Major Title in 28 Years,Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years. Argentina’s,sports,4 -"New Goalkeeper, Mendy, Undergoes Medical ahead of Chelsea Move","Rennes goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, is undergoing a medical with Chelsea as he prepares to join the club, Blues manager Frank",sports,4 -Jay-Z Sells Half of Ace of Spades Champagne to LVMH,"French conglomerate LVMH has purchased a 50% stake in rapper-mogul Jay-Z’s Champagne house, Armand de Brignac. Popularly known as ‘Ace",entertainment,3 -"Divestments from Oil Sector will Not End Carbon Emissions, OPEC Sec-Gen Says","Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Dr. Mohammed Barkindo, on Monday said the current moves by countries",business,1 -OPEC Raises Oil Demand Growth on Stronger Economic Recovery,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised its forecast for crude oil demand growth this year on the,business,1 -Namibia Imposes Fresh Coronavirus Prevention Restrictions as Cases Spike,Public gatherings in Namibia will now be limited to ten people and should last no more than two hours if,health,0 -Pochettino Confirms Talks Between PSG and Messi Following Shock Barcelona Exit,"French giants Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Lionel Messi over a potential move, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed. ESPN claims",sports,4 -"In Major Blow to Tottenham, Bayern ‘Agree Terms with Nagelsmann to Become Manager in the Summer’",Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed personal terms with Julian Nagelsmann moving a step closer to hiring him as their new manager and comes as a major,sports,4 -"Convict Trump or Face Damage to American Democracy, Prosecutors Say",Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will affect American democracy long into the future unless the Senate,politics,2 -YouTube Suspends Trump’s Account Over Violence Concerns,"YouTube has suspended US President Donald Trump’s channel for at least a week amid concerns over “ongoing potential for violence,”",tech,5 -The Victory Belongs To God; You Can’t Deviate From The Laws of The Superior Court Says Ben Ayade,A federal high court in Abuja dismisses a lawsuit seeking to declare the seat of the Governor of Cross River,politics,2 -Apple to Scan iPhones for Child Sex Abuse Images,Apple has announced details of a system to find child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on US customers' devices. Before an,tech,5 -"Restructuring of Nigeria inevitable, Says Yoruba Socio-political Group Leader Adebanjo","Leader of the Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation (Afenifere), Chief Ayo Adebanjo , Wednesday, said restructuring of the country is inevitable,",politics,2 -Record-chasing Djokovic Sets Up US Open Final with Medvedev,World number one Novak Djokovic won a gruelling five-setter against Alexander Zverev to set up a US Open final against,sports,4 -Oil Holds Near Three-month Highs as Vaccines Stoke Demand Recovery Hopes,Oil prices held gains on Tuesday as news of a third promising vaccine candidate spurred hopes of a quick recovery,business,1 -"Ahead of 2023, Nigeria’s Dominant Political Parties Battle Survival, Leadership Crises",For the two main political parties in Nigeria – the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic,politics,2 -US: FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week,The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by,health,0 -"Nigeria: Perish Your Tenure Elongation Plot, PDP Slams APC, Accuses Ruling Party of Planning to Stall 2023 Elections",Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to perish the thoughts of subverting the,politics,2 -Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Skips Cinemas for Disney Plus,"The Pixar film ‘Soul’ will skip cinemas and instead premiere on Disney+ on Christmas, sending one of the year’s last",entertainment,3 -Radical Turnaround in Messi Case: Renewal is Almost Impossible,"There has been a radical turnaround in the case of Lionel Messi's renewal with Barcelona, with recent information being that",sports,4 -Roma Penalised for Fielding Ineligible Player,Serie A side AS Roma have been penalised with a 3-0 defeat for irregularly fielding player Amadou Diawara in the,sports,4 -"Following Confirmation of Otedola as Largest Shareholder, FBN Holdings Names Abdullahi New Chairman","In what is evidently a battle for the control of FBN Holdings (FBNH), Remi Babalola on Friday resigned as Chairman,",business,1 -Nigeria: APC Screens Presidential Aspirants May 23,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of its 25 presidential aspirants for May 23, 2022, just as",politics,2 -Nando’s Denies Reports It’s in ‘Crisis Talks’ over Debt,The chicken chain Nando’s has denied it's in crisis talks over a reported debt pile after spending £20m equivalent of,business,1 -"Nigeria is Collapsing, Benue Governor Ortom Tells Buhari in Birthday Message","Governor of Benue State in Nigeria's North-Central Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday again drew Buhari’s attention to the fact",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Opposition PDP in Dilemma Over Zoning, 37-Member Committee Still Divided, Meets Tuesday",Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting of the 37-man committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to decide on the,politics,2 -"Again, Crude Oil Production by OPEC, Allies Falls by 890,000 bpd","Despite the decision of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, OPEC+, to raise crude oil production",business,1 -"Ahmed Musa Plays Down Sheffield Wednesday Links, Wants Top Flight Football","Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has played down reports linking him with a move to English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday,",sports,4 -Nigeria Health Officials Issues ‘Fake Covid Vaccine’ Warning,The Nigerian government on Friday warned her citizens against fake coronavirus vaccines as there are reports that some are in circulation. with,health,0 -Ferdinand Marcos Jr Sworn in as Philippines President to Replace Duterte,"Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the Philippine president in a ceremony in Manila, succeeding the outgoing leader",politics,2 -NASA Launches First Space Probe to Study Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids,"NASA launched a first-of-its kind mission on Saturday to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, two large clusters of space rocks that",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Radisson Hotels Pass SGS Safety Protocol Test,The Radisson Hotel Group recently announced that its five Nigerian outlets have successfully completed the SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning,health,0 -"NASA’s Fifth Mars Rover, Perseverance, Makes Historic Landing","NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere on",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Practice What You Preached At UN, Afenifere tells Buhari","The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Monday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to put into practice what he said about justice,",politics,2 -"Tinubu Has Track Record to Lead APC to Victory in 2023, Buhari Says","In his first public statement on the presidential primary of his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari,",politics,2 -New Year Brings More Cancelled Flights for Air Travellers,"For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By",business,1 -South Africa Ditches AstraZeneca Vaccines for Johnson & Johnson,"Authorities in South Africa have outlined amended coronavirus immunisation plans, with the country turning its attention to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.",health,0 -"Tina Turner Overtakes Fela Kuti, Leads Race for Induction into Hall of Fame Ahead April 30 Deadline",Tina Turner has overtaken late Nigerian legend Fela Kuti in the race for induction into the 2021 Rock and Roll,entertainment,3 -Pedro Castillo Declared President-elect of Peru,"Pedro Castillo has been declared president-elect of Peru, weeks after winning the popular vote in a tightly-contested run-off election. The",politics,2 -"Herders Don’t Need Your Consent to Reside in Forests, Bauchi Governor Mohammed Tells Ondo Governor Akeredolu","in Nigeria, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Friday said citizens do not need the permission of his Ondo State",politics,2 -South Africa Drops Coronavirus Alert Level After Dip in New Infections,South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced that the nation will move from coronavirus alert level three to level one in,health,0 -"Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Soar to 2-0 Win Over Botswana, Rise to 2nd Spot in Group C",Cup holders Nigeria set their 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Say Eight More Years of Northern Presidency Unacceptable,Nigeria's Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has issued a stern warning to those trying to do away with,politics,2 -Nigeria; Senate President Lawan Cautions Regional Leaders Against Dictatorship,"Nigeria Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan has advised political leaders in West Africa to desist from dictatorship and allow for",politics,2 -"Djokovic Wins 4th Wimbledon in a Row, 21st Grand Slam",Serbian Novak Djokovic has won the 2022 Wimbledon final against larger than life character Nick Kyrgios.Read more,sports,4 -Champions League: PSG Set to Risk Neymar Against RB Leipzig,"Paris Saint-Germain are having to take a calculated risk on Neymar when it comes to Champions League competition, with Thomas",sports,4 -Chadwick Boseman To Receive Posthumous Honours at Multiple Award Shows,Chadwick Boseman will receive posthumous honours during MTV’s 'Greatest of All Time' special and at the 30th annual Gotham Independent,entertainment,3 -US Rapper J Cole Set to Play Against Nigeria in Basketball Africa League,American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC. The team will play Nigeria's,sports,4 -Record-breaking Johnson Wins First Masters Title at Augusta,World number one golfer Dustin Johnson won his first Masters title by five strokes as he finished with a record-breaking,sports,4 -"Canada’s Trudeau Takes Gamble, Calls ‘Pivotal’ Snap Election for September 20","Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday called an early election for Sept. 20, saying he needed a new mandate",politics,2 -"Finally, Nigeria Air to Get Operating Licence on Monday","The proposed national carrier for Nigeria, Nigeria Air will receive its Air Transport Licence (ATL) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation",business,1 -"Nigerian Stars Omah Lay, Tems Arrested in Uganda for ‘Breaking Covid-19 Guidelines’","Nigerian artists Omah Lay and Tems have been arrested in Kampala, Uganda for flouting Covid-19 guidelines. They were arrested shortly",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Qualify for 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations,"Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday night overpowered fit-fighting Cote d’Ivoire in an explosive semi final match to reach",sports,4 -"Tinubu’s Victory at APC Primary Pits Him Against PDP’s Atiku in Straight Fight for Nigeria’s President Seat, as Buhari assures Tinubu of support","Without disregard for other political parties and their candidates, the 2023 presidential election is going to be a straight fight",politics,2 -Japan Faces Major Hurdles with 100 Days Until Tokyo Olympics,"The Olympic flame is on its way around Japan and athletes around the world are ramping up their training programmes,",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Opportunistic Politicians Politicising Security, Buhari Says",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he described as the increasing politicization of security in the country by opportunistic politicians.,politics,2 -Fela Nominated for Induction into 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,"Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honour after he was nominated for the 2021",entertainment,3 -"Chelsea, Leicester Clash at Wembley in Mouthwatering FA Cup Final",Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Brendan Rodgers will battle it out to try to win their first trophy in English football,sports,4 -Trump Ready to Leave White House If Electoral College Votes for Biden,US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Democratic,politics,2 -Trump Pardons Former Adviser Steve Bannon,US President Donald Trump ihas granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of,politics,2 -Chevron Terminates Contract with Caverton Helicopters,"Chevron Nigeria announced the termination of its contract with Caverton Helicopters. This was disclosed in a statement titled, “Termination of",business,1 -"Electoral Act: Standing Down from Overriding Buhari Was Strategic, Says Senator Umar","Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Sadiq Umar, has said the standing down on Senate's proposed veto of",politics,2 -Seychelles Elections Climax Saturday,Voters in The Seychelles are casting their ballots in the presidential and parliamentary elections spanning three days with Saturday the main,politics,2 -Major Outage at Amazon Disrupts Businesses across the US,A major outage in Amazon's cloud computing network Tuesday severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for,business,1 -"Naomi Campbell, Lisa Folawiyo, Wizkid Headline ARISE FASHION WEEK at Dubai Expo 2020","ARISE FASHION WEEK, Africa’s dominant runway platform is coming to Dubai to showcase Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World at",entertainment,3 -Sevilla’s Lopetegui Not Resting Any Player in Top-of-table Clash with Chelsea,Sevilla Coach Julen Lopetegui does not plan to rest any players for Wednesday’s Champions League game at home to Chelsea,sports,4 -Facebook Owner Meta Loses Quarter of Value in Largest Ever Single-Day Fall By US Company,"Wall Street snapped a four-session winning streak on Thursday, with all three benchmarks ending lower after Facebook-owner Meta Platforms' dour",tech,5 -Allianz Under Investigation in Germany Over Investment Funds,"German regulators have launched an investigation into the country's biggest financial company, Allianz, after the demise of some of its",business,1 -Lukaku Rejoins Chelsea for £97.5m from Inter Milan on Five-year Deal,The former Inter Milan superstar is the world-class striker Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has been hunting all summer. The 28,sports,4 -OJ Simpson a ‘Completely Free Man’ after Parole Ends in Nevada,"OJ Simpson is a free man. The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las",sports,4 -PSG Rue ‘Game of Two Halves’ After Man City Comeback to Win in Paris,Mauricio Pochettino was left to rue a game of “two different halves” as Paris Saint-Germain allowed Manchester City to take,sports,4 -World Leagues Unwilling to Release Players for Cup of Nations Until January 3,The World Leagues Forum (WLF) has written to global soccer governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF),sports,4 -"Nigeria: Entrenched APC Interests Desperate to Blackmail Me, Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Says","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that there are some",politics,2 -Netanyahu’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Israel Votes Tuesday,Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the country’s fourth parliamentary election in two years — a highly charged referendum on,politics,2 -Emirates Suspends All Flights to Nigeria,Emirates has  announced the suspension of its operations into Nigeria. The move was made following the retaliatory action taken by,business,1 -Chelsea 0-0 Man United: Blues Miss Top Four Chance With Goalless Draw,Chelsea missed the chance to climb back into the Premier League’s top four after grinding out a goalless draw with,sports,4 -"Merchants of Hate Selling Purported Plan to Replace Sanwo-Olu as Lagos Governor, Declares GAC","The apex leadership body in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has",politics,2 -"Meghan Reveals Suicidal Thoughts, Accuses UK Royals of Racism","Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son’s skin might",entertainment,3 -Djokovic Detained Ahead of Deportation Appeal,Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia ahead of a court hearing that will determine whether the unvaccinated tennis star,sports,4 -UK Chancellor Unveils £4.6bn Fund to Support Businesses Hit by Third Lockdown,"UK Chancellor of Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has announced a new £4.6 billion support package to help businesses hit by the",business,1 -Malabu Oil: Why JPMorgan’s Compliance Team Raised Red Flags Over $875m Payment to Former Nigeria Oil Minister Etete,Malabu Oil: Why JPMorgan’s Compliance Team Raised Red Flags Over $875m Payment to Former Nigeria Oil Minister Etete Fresh documents,business,1 -Nigeria’s NSA Says $1.8bn ‘Wasted’ on N/Delta Amnesty,"Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno says he has advised the country's President Muhammadu Buhari to end the Niger Delta",politics,2 -"Bitcoin Breaks Above $20,000 for First Time","Bitcoin smashed through $20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, its highest ever. The cryptocurrency jumped 4.5% to move as",business,1 -Man City Thrash Norwich With Record Signing Jack Grealish Scoring on Home Debut,Manchester City eased passed Norwich 5-0 with their British record signing Jack Grealish scoring on his home debut on Saturday.,sports,4 -Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Title Rematch Confirmed for August 20 in Saudi Arabia,"The heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua is now set for Aug. 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,",sports,4 -"APC Presidential Form Goes for N100m, Submission Deadline May 10, Primary Starts May 30","The National Publicity Secretary of APC, Mr. Felix Morka, who briefed journalists at the end of Wednesday's National Executive Committee",politics,2 -UFC: Nigeria Government Commends Israel Adesanya for Successful Defence of Title,"The Nigerian government through the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended, Israel Adesanya for retaining",sports,4 -Liverpool Manager Klopp to Miss Chelsea Game After Suspected Positive Covid Test,Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has returned a suspected positive test for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday's Premier League game against,sports,4 -NNPC Cuts Directors’ Fees by 60.2%,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) slashed the various fees collected by directors of the national oil company from N606,business,1 -Ghana Holds Key Policy Rate at 14.5% to Support Economic Activity,The Bank of Ghana kept its interest rates unchanged at an eight-year low of 14.5% during its November meeting. Governor,business,1 -Oil Price Hits 30-month High on OPEC’s Demand Rally Forecast,"Crude oil prices Tuesday climbed to the highest point in more than two-and-a-half years, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting",business,1 -Ethiopians Set to Vote in Crunch Polls Amid Conflict and Apathy,"After some consideration, Shimelis Yohannes* decided to register to vote in Ethiopia’s delayed general elections due to be held on",politics,2 -"Bloomberg: Zenith, Access Banks Express Interest to Acquire Union Bank",Two Nigerian lenders - Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc - are among the list of financial institutions,business,1 -Barclays CEO Staley Leaves Due to Findings of Epstein Probe,Barclays (BARC.L) said on Monday that chief executive Jes Staley is to stand down following British regulators' investigations into his,business,1 -Zidane in ‘Serious Danger’ as Real Madrid Crisis Deepens,Kyiv's Olympic Stadium was the scene of Zinedine Zidane's last stand as Real Madrid coach before resigning in stunning fashion,sports,4 -Dutch Government Resigns Over Child Welfare Fraud Scandal,The Dutch government has stepped down after thousands of families were wrongly accused of child welfare fraud and told to,politics,2 -Trump Lashes out at McConnell in Deepening Feud Between Top Republicans,"Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, signalling a growing feud between the",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi Joins 2023 Presidential Race,"After months of speculations over his political ambition, Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Saturday declared his ambition to contest",politics,2 -"Nigerian Banks Count Losses to Hoodlums, Say 67 Branches Destroyed",Nigerian Banks have begun taking stock of their losses to the civil unrest in some parts of the country,business,1 -"Nigeria: House Insists Section 84(12) of Electoral Act Still Alive, Heads to Court Next Week",Nigeria's House of Representatives on Thursday said the Electoral Act recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari was still,politics,2 -Aston Villa Sign Arsenal Goalkeeper,"Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from fellow Premier League side Arsenal for £17m. The 28-year-old Argentine, who made",sports,4 -Verstappen Wins First F1 Title in Last Lap Drama,"Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Formula One championship, denying Lewis Hamilton a record eighth, with a last-lap overtake to",sports,4 -Japan to Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide,Japan’s government says the coronavirus state of emergency will end Thursday so the economy can be reactivated as infections slow.,health,0 -Nigeria Moves to Avert Shutdown of Operations by Airlines on May 9,"Following a threat by airline operators to shut down their operations on Monday, May 9, over the scarcity of aviation",business,1 -Emefiele: InfraCo to Unlock N8trn Pension Funds’ Assets for Infrastructure Projects Across Nigeria,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Friday announced that the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria",business,1 -"Nigeria: With New Portal, CBN Moves to Halt Over-Invoicing By Importers",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a major step to arrest the age-long practice of over-invoicing which dodgy,business,1 -"Apple, Hyundai Set to Agree Electric Car Tie-up",Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production,tech,5 -Wonder Woman 3 Gets Fast-tracked After Sequel’s Box Office Success,Warner Bros. has fast-tracked development on another installment in DC Comic’s Wonder Woman franchise. Gal Gadot will return to star,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Hayatu-Deen Steps Down as PDP Presidential Aspirant Over ‘Corrupt, Monetised’ Process","Presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pulled out of the party's presidential primaries.",politics,2 -"No Row over Addax Oil Blocks’ Revocation, Nigeria and China Say","The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Cui Jianchun, and Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, on Thursday met",business,1 -Nigeria’s Minister Mohammed Calls for Cancellation of APC Registration in Kwara State,"Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has accused officials of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) of violating the procedures",politics,2 -WHO Warns That New Virus Variant Poses ‘Very High’ Risk,The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the,health,0 -"Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Electronic Transmission of Results, Direct Primaries",The National Assembly has adopted the electronic transmission of election results in line with the position of the Independent National,politics,2 -"GAGE Awards Calls for 2022 Nominations, Ready To Reward Tech Innovators","In line with its total commitment to recognise and award brands, corporates and individuals who have distinguished themselves in using",tech,5 -SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Earth-circling Trip,"SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich",business,1 -‘I Still Don’t Believe Her’: Piers Morgan Stands by Meghan Criticism after Good Morning Britain Exit,Piers Morgan has said he stands by his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex as ITV's Good Morning Britain airs,entertainment,3 -Former Theranos CEO Holmes Convicted of Fraud and Conspiracy,"In a case that exposed Silicon Valley’s culture of hubris and hype, Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of duping investors",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Seeks to Slash Importation by 35%,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday said efforts are ongoing to reduce",business,1 -Serena Williams Loses at Wimbledon in 1st Match in a Year,Serena Williams began and ended her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like,sports,4 -Pulev Confirms Joshua Title FIght Fight for December 12,"Kubrat Pulev will fight champion Anthony Joshua in a world heavyweight title bout in London on December 12, the Bulgarian",sports,4 -Google to Contribute $25 million to New EU Fund to Fight Fake News,Alphabet unit Google will contribute $25 million to the newly set up European Media and Information Fund to combat fake,tech,5 -Femi Kuti Says Grammys Tweets Were Not Aimed at Burna Boy,Nigerian musician Femi Kuti has come under attack by fans of pop star Burna Boy for what they claim is,entertainment,3 -"US: Democrats Pass $1tn Infrastructure Bill, Ending Daylong Standoff","After a daylong standoff, Democrats set aside divisions between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion package of highway,",politics,2 -"The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch Lead 2020 American Music Awards Nominations","The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees for this year’s American Music Awards, scoring eight nods each. Both",entertainment,3 -WHO Chief Optimistic Covid Will Be Beaten in 2022,"The World Health Organization (WHO) chief says he is optimistic that the coronavirus pandemic will be defeated in 2022, provided",health,0 -Nigeria: Embattled PDP National Chairman Secondus Asks Appeal Court to Affirm His Four-year Tenure,"The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has asked the Abuja Division of the",politics,2 -UK Doctors Seek Review of 12-week Gap Between Vaccine Doses,A major British doctors’ group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose,health,0 -Serie A: Sánchez Scores Twice as Inter Beat Parma 2-1 to Go 6 Points Clear,Alexis Sánchez scored twice to help Inter Milan win 2-1 at relegation-threatened Parma on Thursday to open up a six-point,sports,4 -Nigeria: Ex-APC Chair Akande Recounts How Atiku Rejected Tinubu as Running Mate,"The former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s",politics,2 -Microsoft Backs Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Plan,"Festus Akanbi, Deji Elumoye   American multinational technology company, Microsoft Corporation has joined the list of other global technology giants",tech,5 -Nigeria Records 80% Drop in Covid Deaths Over Past Month,The number of fatalities resulting from Covid-19 has dropped from 86 to 17 cases per week between February 20 and,health,0 -French Open: Nadal Beats Djokovic in Late-Night Paris Thriller,Rafael Nadal demonstrated once again why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating long-time rival Novak,sports,4 -"Qatar 2022: Rohr Lists Musa, Ekong, Ndidi, 27 others for Liberia, Cape Verde","Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has called up a total of 30 players for next month’s opening rounds of",sports,4 -Barcelona Striker Aguero Retires at 33 Due to Heart Condition,Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Constitution Review, an Exercise in Futility, Says Afenifere","The apex Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Thursday described the ongoing process of amending the 1999 Constitution as an exercise in",politics,2 -Nigeria Blames Drop in Electricity Generation on Shutdown of Critical Gas Plant,Nigeria's federal government on Saturday explained that the drop in electricity generation was a result of the partial shutdown of,business,1 -"Adesanya Defends UFC Title in Style, Knocks Costa out","Nigerian-born New Zealander, Israel Adesanya, on Sunday shut his opponent and critics up, after a commanding victory in his UFC",sports,4 -Edo Election: Ize-Iyamu Optimistic of Victory,"Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Edo gubernatorial election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, cast his vote at Ugboko",politics,2 -"Worry More About Super Spreader Events Rather Than Indian Variant, Ihekweazu Tells Nigerians",Director-General of Nigeria Centre for,health,0 -English Football Announces Social Media Boycott to Fight Racism,English football will unite for a social media boycott to highlight the ongoing fight against online abuse and discrimination of,sports,4 -Algerian President Returns to Germany to Be Treated for Covid-19 Complications,Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune flew back to Germany on Sunday for treatment in hospital for complications in his foot resulting,health,0 -"EU Considers Ghana as Covid Vaccine Manufacturing Hub, Removes West African Country from Money Laundering List",The European Union has announced plans to remove Ghana from the list of countries that are deficient anti-money laundering and,health,0 -Tokyo 2020: IOC Committed to ‘Safe and Successful’ Games,"The International Olympic Committee ""is fully concentrated and committed to the successful and safe delivery"" of the Tokyo Olympics and",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Opposition Party PDP Demands Full Disclosure of Fuel Importation, Subsidy Costs",The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said that it was appalled by the alleged bare-faced move of the President,politics,2 -Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High,"Bitcoin topped $28,500 for the first time ever on December 30th of 2020 and is up around 47% so far",business,1 -Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits Record Low in May: OPEC,"Nigeria’s crude oil production output hit record low levels in May, the June Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) of the",business,1 -Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ease of Doing Business,Nigeria's Federal Government  has again expressed its commitment to the Ease of Doing Business with stakeholders in order to ensure,business,1 -"Pele Discharged from Hospital, Will Spend Christmas with Family","Brazilian soccer great Pele has been discharged, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said on Thursday, and will spend Christmas at",sports,4 -APC Declares Free Nomination Forms for Women Seeking Elective Office in 2023,"Ahead of the 2023 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared free nomination forms for female aspirants who intend",politics,2 -Nigeria Senate Prevails on Abaribe to Withdraw Bill Establishing Armed Forces Commission,There was palpable tension in the Nigerian Senate following a controversial ruling by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan on a bill that,politics,2 -"APC Primary: With You, Everything will Work, Gombe Governor Tells Amaechi, as Buratai Woos Borno Governor, Delegates for Ex-Minister","Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, weekend, said with the former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as President, Nigeria",politics,2 -Solar Storm Knocks Out 40 Newly Launched SpaceX Satellites,A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49,tech,5 -"Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge Brands","Online fashion retailer Asos has bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from failed retail group Arcadia in",business,1 -"Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi II, Calls for a United Nigeria","Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Africa’s most populous country Nigeria to stay united despite the",politics,2 -Buhari Launches N62bn Trust Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS,Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari launched a N62 billion trust fund on Tuesday in Abuja aimed at curtailing the scourge of,health,0 -Solskjaer Vows to Banish Semi-final Defeats Against City in Carabao Clash,"Manchester United’s Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said that there will be ""no excuses"" if his team lose their fourth",sports,4 -Zambia Seals Debt-Funded Deal to Acquire Glencore’s Mopani Mine,Glencore has agreed the sale of its majority stake in Mopani Copper Mines to Zambia’s mining investment arm ZCCM-IH in,business,1 -Liverpool End Run of Four League Defeats With Victory Over Sheffield United,"Liverpool ended a run of four successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 win at bottom club Sheffield United, boosting",sports,4 -Investors Celebrate Biden Winning US Presidency,Investors and financial executives took a big sigh of relief on Saturday after major networks declared Democrat Joe Biden winner,business,1 -US CDC Report Says Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox,"The Delta variant is much more contagious, more likely to break through protections afforded by the vaccines and may cause",health,0 -INEC: Relief as Nigeria’s Electoral Umpire Extends Voters’ Registration Exercise Indefinitely,"Apparently bowing to pressure, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced an indefinite extension of the ongoing voters’",politics,2 -"Nigeria Issues 5G Licence to MTN, Mafab Communications",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum,tech,5 -Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ and Sequels to be Adapted for Television,The family of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has signed up with some production houses to adapt three of his,entertainment,3 -Buhari Orders Nigeria’s Central Bank to Stop Issuing Forex for Food Importation,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to give any money for food importation, noting that the",business,1 -"Nigeria: INEC Warns Political Parties, Aspirants Against Early Campaigns Ahead of 2023 Elections","Worried by the proliferation of billboards and campaign posters of some political parties and aspirants across the country, the Independent",politics,2 -La Liga President Tebas ‘Ready’ for Messi’s Departure From Spain,"La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is ""ready"" for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City,",sports,4 -War in Ukraine: Russia May Cut Gas Supplies to Europe If Oil Ban Goes Ahead,Russia has said it may close its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West goes ahead with a ban,business,1 -La Liga: Messi Nets Brace as Barcelona Go Third,Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao to go third in La Liga. Athletic took an early lead,sports,4 -Abdullahi Gets Nigeria Call to Replace Injured Onyeka Ahead of Sierra Leone Games,Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has invited Shehu Abdullahi to replace injured Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka for their 2022 Africa Cup,sports,4 -Nigeria: APC Postpones Screening of Presidential Aspirants Earlier Scheduled to Hold May 23,"Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has postponed the screening of presidential aspirants initially scheduled for Monday, May 23, till further",politics,2 -Peru’s Interim President Resigns as Chaos Embroils South American Nation,Peru’s interim president resigned Sunday as the nation plunged into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades following massive protests,politics,2 -"Shettima to Peter Obi: You Can Only Become President in Igboland, Nigeria Too Big","Shettima, has said , Peter Obi, can only become a President in Igboland.Read more",politics,2 -"Rashford, Greenwood Lead Manchester United Past Brighton",Manchester United's Mason Greenwood headed an opportunist late winner to secure a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Ruling Party Continues to Woo Ex-President Jonathan as Governors Show Support on 63rd Birthday,Apparently in continuation of pressure on former president Goodluck Jonathan to run for president in 2023 on the platform of,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Despite Oil Prices Rising Above $100 Per Barrel, Impact on Budget will Be Negligible, RenCap Says","A new report by Renaissance Capital (RenCap), a frontier market investment company, has stated that despite crude oil prices at",business,1 -Vinicius Double Hands Madrid Advantage Over Liverpool in Champions League Quarter-final,Twenty-year-old Vinicius Junior scored a brace as Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League,sports,4 -"China Will ‘Eat Our Lunch,’ Biden Warns After Clashing with Xi on Most Fronts",US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first phone call as leaders and appeared at,politics,2 -"Fed Policy Tightening May Rattle Global Financial Markets, IMF Warns Nigeria, Others","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised emerging economies such as Nigeria to prepare for the United States’ interest rate hikes,",business,1 -Facebook to End Use of Facial Recognition Software,Facebook has announced it will no longer use facial recognition software to identify faces in photographs and videos.  There have,tech,5 -"Shell, ExxonMobil Face Huge Remediation Charges in Nigeria Over Abandoned Offshore Assets",Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria and ExxonMobil are presently faced with huge remediation costs over their failure to properly,business,1 -Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for Coronavirus,Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Portugal's Nations League game against Sweden on Wednesday. The Juventus,sports,4 -Iheanacho Penalty Gives Leicester Victory Over Man City in Community Shield,A late penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho was enough to ensure Leicester City beat Premier League champions Manchester City to win,sports,4 -"Outrage, Threats of Ban as 12 European Football Teams Plan to Form Breakaway ‘Super League’","Twelve of Europe's top soccer clubs have announced plans to form a so-called European super league, in a move that",sports,4 -"Liverpool, Chelsea Claim Last Champions League Spots, Leicester Lose Out",Liverpool secured third place in the Premier League and Champions League football with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at,sports,4 -WHO Chief Warns of ‘Moral Failure’ in Covid Vaccine Access to Poor Countries,"The head of the World Health Organization has criticised drugmakers’ profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger,",health,0 -Nigeria’s Production Quota Hits 1.8m bpd as OPEC Ups July Crude Allocation,"For the first time since April 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global oil industry, the Organisation of Petroleum",business,1 -Husband a ‘Suspect’ as Kenyan Record-Breaking Athlete Tirop Found Dead,Kenyan world record holder Agnes Tirop has been found stabbed to death at her home in the western town of,sports,4 -"Federer’s Return to Court Uncertain as He Needs Third Knee Surgery, to Be Out For ‘Many Months’",Roger Federer's return to the court is uncertain and says he is going to miss the US Open and be,sports,4 -Boeing Tells Workers They Must Get Covid Vaccine,The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired. The Seattle Times reports,business,1 -"Malawi Burns 20,000 Expired AstraZeneca Doses Despite Pleas","Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines, defying calls not to do so from the World Health",health,0 -Pfizer Seeks Emergency Approval for Covid-19 Vaccine in India,"Pfizer Inc has applied for emergency use authorisation of its coronavirus vaccine in India, media said on Sunday, the first",health,0 -Cosby Prosecutors Urge Supreme Court to Restore Conviction,"Prosecutors urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction, complaining in a petition released Monday the",entertainment,3 -Another Setback for Nigeria at Olympics as Oduduru Gets Disqualified from 100m,Everything continues to go wrong for team Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Divine Oduduru was disqualified from the,sports,4 -Drake Withdraws Two Grammy Nominations from Final Ballot,Drake wants no part in competing for a Grammy. The four-time Grammy winner and his management asked the Recording Academy,entertainment,3 -"80% of African Countries May Miss Covid Vaccination Goal, WHO Says",Eighty per cent of African countries might miss the goal of vaccinating the most vulnerable among their populations against COVID-19,health,0 -WHO Endorses Pfizer Vaccine for Covid-19 Immunisation in Nigeria,"As Nigeria prepares to take delivery of Covid-19 vaccines by the end of January,  the  World Health Organization (WHO) announced",health,0 -"Nigeria: How North Kept It’s Word, Pulled Off a Coup During APC Presidential Contest","The tension that characterised the lead up to the APC presidential primary and the eventual denouement, have made it difficult",politics,2 -"Insecurity Can Truncate Nigeria’s 2023 Elections, Ex-Electoral Chair Jega Warns","Former National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Thursday raised the alarm that the prevailing security",politics,2 -Nigeria: Outrage over APC’s Indecision on Zoning of 2023 Presidency,Condemnations have trailed the claim by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday that it had not decided on,politics,2 -"Again, Trump Demands a Stop to Vote Counting",President Donald Trump has again demanded that election officials stop the counting of votes in the country’s November 3 election.,politics,2 -Why I Made Shonekan Head of Interim Government: Ex-Nigedia Leader Babangida,"Former military president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, while mourning the passing of Ernest Shonekan, aexplained why he appointed him head of",politics,2 -Rising Chip Prices Fuel Samsung’s Best Quarterly Profit in 3 Years,Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday flagged a 28% jump in its third-quarter operating profit to the highest in three,business,1 -Biggest Crypto Heist: South African Brothers Vanish With $3.6bn of Bitcoin,Two South African brothers who ran a cryptocurrency investment platform called Africypt have vanished with $3.6 billion worth of bitcoin in what could,business,1 -Euro 2020: UEFA Declines Munich’s Rainbow Lights Request for Germany-Hungary Match,Uefa has declined a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany's Euro 2020 match against,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries Non-negotiable, AGF Malami Insists","Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has stated that the constitutional provision in",politics,2 -US Warns of Consequences If Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies,President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the United States government has told Russia “there will be consequences”,politics,2 -"Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Can’t Be Rigged, INEC Says as It Considers Voter Registration Extention","Following insinuation that the 2023 general election could be rigged scientifically, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),",politics,2 -AfDB President Adeshina Cautions Nigeria Against Increasing Taxes,"The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Tuesday said despite the country's low tax to Gross",business,1 -Nigerian Operators Dismayed as Senate Threatens to Invite Foreign Carriers to Ply Domestic Routes,"The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed dismay over the threat by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Aviation,",business,1 -"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Congratulates Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Other Presidential Candidates","Former Nigeria President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, congratulated the presidential candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that of APC, Bola Tinubu,",politics,2 -Family Launches GoFundMe to Help Nigerian Teenage Golfer Attend Saudi Ladies Tourney,A GoFundMe appeal has been launched for Georgia Oboh to enable her attend the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International Tournament,sports,4 -"Nigeria: PDP Governors Delusional, Presidency Says","The Presidency, Sunday night, lambasted the 13 opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over their position a fortnight ago that",politics,2 -"Beware Of Fake eNaira Social Media Accounts, CBN Warns Nigerians","Nigerians have been warned to beware of fake social media accounts of Nigeria's digital currency, e-Naira. According to the Central",business,1 -Brazil to Play Spain for Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Football,Defending champion Brazil will face Spain for the Olympic gold medal in men's football on Saturday. Spain beat host Japan,sports,4 -"Aston Villa, Newcastle First EPL Clash to Be Postponed Due to Covid-19","Newcastle United's game at Premier League rivals Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed following a ""significant increase"" in Covid-19",sports,4 -"Nigeria: INEC Suspends Registration in lmo as Gunmen Invade Centre, Kill Staff","Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has suspended the Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) exercise in Ihitte Uboma Local Government",politics,2 -"Petroleum Act Will Enhance Nigeria’s Energy Growth, Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Reiterates","Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has restated that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) will enhance energy",business,1 -‘She’s The One’: A$AP Rocky Says He’s Dating Rihanna,American rapper A$AP Rocky has finally announced that he is in a relationship with singer Rihanna. The star described her,entertainment,3 -AFCON: Eguavoen Puts Egypt Win Behind as Super Eagles Set Sights on Sudan,Following the memorable defeat of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening match of Group D at the 33rd Africa,sports,4 -Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick Predicts Super Eagles Win in AFCON Qualifier,Ahead of the November 13 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Leone Stars of Sierra,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits 13-Year High,The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the holiday- shortened week to extend gains from last week as the All-Share,business,1 -Nigeria’s January Inflation Rates at Near 4-Year High,"Nigeria's annual inflation rate climbed for a 17th straight month to 16.47% in January of 2021, according to figures released by",business,1 -"Japan Startup Targets Supercar Users with $700,000 Hoverbike",A Japanese startup backed by soccer player Keisuke Honda hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a,business,1 -AstraZeneca’s ‘Mistake’ in Covid Vaccine Trials Could Halt Approval,AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine is coming under intense scrutiny after its UK scientists made a major “mistake” during trials — one,health,0 -Mobile Subscribers in Nigeria Must Submit Phone ID From July,"Beginning from July, Nigerians must begin submission of their phones International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to the commission, this",tech,5 -Zamalek-Al Ahly Final to Be Played Behind Closed Doors,"Friday’s CAF Champions League final between Zamalek and Al Ahly will be played behind closed doors, the Confederation of African",sports,4 -"Anthony Joshua to Defend Heavyweight Titles against Kubrat Pulev in Front of 1,000 Fans","Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev in front of 1,000 fans at The SSE Arena,",sports,4 -Nigerian Doctor Ogbuagu Central Figure in Covid-19 Vaccine Breakthrough,"A Nigerian doctor, Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu, is at the centre of the Pfizer-led research, development and trials that have culminated",health,0 -"India Approves AstraZeneca and Local Covid Vaccines, Rollout in Days","India’s drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one developed by AstraZeneca and",health,0 -Mads Mikkelsen Replaces Johnny Depp in Third ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Film,"Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as rogue wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series, Warner Bros have announced.",entertainment,3 -Relief For Africa as Pharmaceutical Giant BioNTech Sets Sights on Trialing Malaria Vaccine,German Pharmaceutical company BioNTech has said it aims to start trying out a malaria vaccine by next year - which,health,0 -"Pfizer Vaccine’s Funding ‘Came From Germany, Not US’","It’s said that success has many authors, and the encouraging data from Pfizer Inc.’s experimental Covid-19 vaccine had plenty of",health,0 -You Were a Student When Nigeria’s North and South Agreed on Rotation’: Ohanaeze Slams Kogi Governor Bello,"The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has slammed Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello over his recent comment on rotational",politics,2 -Microsoft to Become World’s Most Valuable Stock As Apple Slides,"The premarket trading Friday is putting Microsoft Corp. on pace to become the world’s largest listed company by market capitalisation,",business,1 -Senegal World Cup Hero Papa Bouba Diop Dies at 42,"Former Senegalese World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop and Fulham midfielder, has died at the aged of 42. Bouba Diop,",sports,4 -Man City Win at Brentford to Go Eight Points Clear,Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the Premier League title race is far from over despite seeing his side end,sports,4 -Kane and Son Preserve Mourinho’s Perfect Record vs Bielsa as Spurs Down Leeds,"Spurs cruised to a 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Jose Mourinho got one over on Marcelo Bielsa again,",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Stock Market Gains N1.33tn in First Trading Week,The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the first trading week of 2022 on a positive note as its market,business,1 -"Nigeria to Spend $5bn to Wipe Out Malaria, Health Minister Ehanire Says","Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that the federal government would spend N1.89 trillion (about $5bn) to",health,0 -Lewis Hamilton Voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year,Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. One of F1's all-time,sports,4 -SIngapore Airport Rated as World’s Best Warns of Prolonged Covid Crisis,"Singapore's Changi Airport has warned of a ""daunting period"" ahead as the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs",business,1 -Megan Thee Stallion Says Tory Lanez Offered Her Money to Keep Quiet About Shooting,Megan Thee Stallion has shared new details about the July incident in which rapper Tory Lanez allegedly shot her in,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Ogun, Kogi, Cross River Lead States with Highest Solid Minerals’ Revenue","Ogun, Kogi and Cross River States received the highest funds from the sale of solid minerals in 2019, inclusive of",business,1 -"Nigeria: CBN Promises to Deal with Illegal Forex Traders, AbokiFX Suspends Forex Updates","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Friday vowed to send the Economic and",business,1 -Peter Obi ‘Won’t Fight’ Governor Soludo Over Value of Shares Bought on Behalf of Anambra State,"Former Anambra State governor, and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has said that he would",politics,2 -"Nigeria: I Have Courage to Fight Principalities Holding Nigeria Back, Says Presidential Hopeful and Governors’ Chairman Fayemi","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has declared that if offered the",politics,2 -Benzema Makes France’s Euro 2020 Squad After 5 Years in the Cold,France coach Didier Deschamps will call up Karim Benzema to his 26-man squad for Euro 2020 despite the striker facing,sports,4 -Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal: Kane and Son Send Spurs Top Again With Derby Win,"Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, the Premier League's deadliest current double-act struck again as Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-0 to return",sports,4 -Unvaccinated Man Denied Heart Transplant by Boston Hospital,A US hospital has rejected a patient for a heart transplant at least in part because he is not vaccinated,health,0 -Biden Promises to Rejoin Paris Climate Pact on First Day of Presidency,"US President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as",politics,2 -Nigeria: DPR Set to Issue Award Letters to Marginal Field Bid Winners,Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Saturday announced that it had concluded arrangements to issue award letters to successful,business,1 -Nigeria: Group Buys APC Presidential Forms for Ex-President Jonathan,Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan may be seeking a return to office in 2023 after nomination forms to contest the,politics,2 -"EU, South Africa Join US in Pausing Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clots","The US, South Africa and European Union will temporarily stop the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid jab,",health,0 -Nigerian Fashion Brand Lagos Space Programme Makes LVMH Prize Semi-final,"Nigerian fashion brand Lagos Space Programme has qualified for the semi-final of the prestigious LVMH Prize. The Lagos-based genderless brand,",business,1 -PDP Lawmaker Urges Delta Governor Okowa to Run for President in 2023,"The Minority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has appealed to the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi",politics,2 -"Tokyo 2020: Oburududu Claims Silver, Becomes Nigeria’s First Olympics Wrestling Medallist","United States’ Tamyra Mensah-Stock won gold in the women’s freestyle 68kg wrestling final, defeating Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu by a score",sports,4 -"Nigerian Senate Sets Up 13-man Panel to Investigate Crude Oil Theft, Approves N4trn Subsidy","Following public outrage against the massive stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil, which had seen the country lose huge earnings as",business,1 -"Frustration in Nigeria Breeding Calls for Secession, Says Governors’ Chairman Fayemi","Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday attributed the rising separatist movements in the country to frustration arising from",politics,2 -Biden Says US Securing 600 Million Vaccine Doses by July,President Joe Biden said Thursday that the US will have enough supply of the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of,health,0 -Dennis Opens Champions League Account in Club Brugge Victory at Zenit,"Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, lived up to his boast of scoring on the big occasions when he netted for",sports,4 -Nigeria Begins Implementation of Central Bank’s $600m Gas Expansion Fund,Nigeria’s federal government has commenced the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N250 billion intervention fund for the,business,1 -"Nigerian Film Eyimofe Set for London Premiere, Debuts Trailer","As part of activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day anniversary, Nigerian film, Eyimofe, is set to premiere in the",entertainment,3 -"Ex-Presidential Candiate Tofa a True and Irreplaceable Nationalist, Buhari Says","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, led other prominent people in Nigeria and around the world to mourn the candidate",politics,2 -Euro 2020: Superb Italy Crush Switzerland to Secure Last 16 Spot,Italy became the first team to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2020 European Championship as a,sports,4 -"Malawi to Destroy 16,000 Expired Covid Vaccines","Authorities in Malawi say they will destroy more than 16,000 Covid-19 vaccines that have reached their expiry date. The country's",health,0 -Favourites Clash as Belgium Battle Italy for Euro Semi-final Spot in Munich,Belgium and Italy will go head-to-head for a spot in the Euro 2020 semi-finals when they meet in Munich for,sports,4 -China’s Manufacturing PMI Drops to 7-month Low,"The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI fell to a seven-month low of 51.5 in January 2021 from 53.0 in December,",business,1 -Rome Film Festival to Continue Despite Coronavirus Pandemic,"The 15th edition of the Rome Film Festival is set to take place between October 15-25, despite the coronavirus pandemic",entertainment,3 -"Nigerians Spent $5bn on Petrol in One Year, Consumption Rises Above 100% in Three Months, NNPC Reveals",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it sold a total of N2.106 trillion of refined products to,business,1 -"Nigeria Budgets $12m to Monitor WhatsApp, Others","Nigeria’s federal government has earmarked N4.8 billion for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to monitor WhatsApp, an encrypted messaging application,",sports,4 -Nigeria Appoint José Peseiro as Super Eagles Head Coach,The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of,sports,4 -Tesla Starts Delivery of Shanghai-made Model Y SUVs in China,Tesla Inc said on Monday it has started delivering its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicles to customers in China.,tech,5 -"Tinubu, Not APC Govenors, Has Final Say On Running Mate, Says Imo Governor Uzodinma","Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State in Nigeria's southeast, has declared that the final say about who becomes the vice-presidential",politics,2 -EU Charges Apple Over Anti-Competitive App Policies,The European Commission is issuing antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company’s App Store practices. The Commission has,tech,5 -"Biden Administration Will Appeal Lifting of Mask Mandate, If CDC Agrees",U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Tuesday it would appeal a judge's ruling ending a mask mandate on airplanes,health,0 -Seven Lawmakers Arrested in Hong Kong,Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in,politics,2 -Buhari Says Identity of His Successor Remains a Secret,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, revealed that he had his own agenda regarding the person that would succeed him,",politics,2 -Chelsea’s Banker Says Abramovich’s Exit Won’t Be Rushed,"Roman Abramovich will not rush his divestment of English football team Chelsea FC, an adviser on the sale process told",sports,4 -"Spanish Media: Barcelona’s Champions League Exit, ‘A resignation from Football Elite’","One Spanish newspaper called it Barcelona's ""resignation from the football elite"" as their dramatic decline culminated in a generational event",sports,4 -"Buhari Backs Direct Party Primaries, Says House Speaker Gbajabiamila",Governors lobbying President Muhammadu Buhari not to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill may have lost out in the,politics,2 -Tokyo 2020: Nigeria Sports Minister Takes Responsibility for Athletes’ Anti-doping Violations,"Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, has apologised for the embarrassment the West African country suffered at the Tokyo Olympics that",sports,4 -"Airlines’ Inability to Remit $208m Threatens International Flights to Nigeria, Says IATA",The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that flights to Nigeria may be hampered because of the $208 million,business,1 -"Nigeria: Don’t Direct Yoruba to Support Any Aspirant in 2023, Obasanjo Tells Ooni","Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, not to direct the Yoruba people",politics,2 -Olympics Like No Other Officially Underway Friday in Tokyo,"The Tokyo Olympic Games are upon us. They look and feel different to any other Games of times gone by,",sports,4 -"Nigeria Concludes Marginal Field Bid Round, 80 Winners Get Award Certificates","Nigeria's Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday concluded the 2020 marginal oilfield bid round, the first successful bid since",business,1 -UK Export Finance Backs $2.3bn Monorail Projects in Egypt,A consortium led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails thanks to a,business,1 -Report: Growing Inflation Eroding Purchasing Power of Nigerians,Most Nigerians are no longer able to afford major expenditure on discretionary or non-essential goods and services as inflation has,business,1 -"Chelsea Have ‘True Belief’ They Can Defeat Man City in Champions League Final, Tuchel Says","Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel claims the blues will prepare for the Champions League final in the ""true belief"" they can beat",sports,4 -Polish President Duda Infected with Coronavirus,"Polish President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus but is feeling good, presidential minister Blazej Spychalski announced on Twitter",health,0 -NNPC Chief Kyari Targets Fortune 500 Top 50 in Three Years,"“Before, you could lose money and nothing will happen, government could always pay, but the law now says we have",business,1 -"Nigeria: Despite Being in Captivity, Ango Abdullahi’s Son Wins PDP House of Reps Ticket","Despite being in captivity, Sadiq Abdullahi, son of Convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Ango Abdullahi, has emerged",politics,2 -Atletico Sign Kondogbia as Partey’s Replacement,"Ateltico Madrid have signed Central African Republic midfielder, Geoffrey Kondogbia, from Spanish rivals Valencia. Kondogbia, 27, has joined Atletico on",sports,4 -Classy Italy Kick Belgium Out to Reach Euro Semifinals,Italy put out a classical display to set up a Euro 2020 semifinal clash against Spain after first half goals,sports,4 -No Nigerian Listed as World Economic Forum Names 11 Africans Among 42 Young Global Leaders,"Three Kenyans, three South Africans, two Ghanaians, an Algerian, Namibian and Somalian made the 2022 Young Global Leaders announced Sunday",business,1 -Nigeria Says Legal Challenges Hindering $5.8bn Mambilla Power Project,"Nigeria’s federal government on Thursday attributed the delay in executing the $5.8 billion Mambilla hydroelectric power project, expected to add",business,1 -Nigerian American Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam Chairman and CEO,"Nigerian American record label executive, Tunji Balogun has joined multinational record label, Def Jam Recordings as its Chairman and CEO",entertainment,3 -"Covid-19 Triggered Rapid Investment in Nigeria’s Health Security, Disease Control Boss Says","Exactly one year after Nigeria recorded its Covid-19 index case, Nigeria’s federal government on Friday stated that the pandemic had",health,0 -Edo Guber: Will the Peace Initiatives Count?,"By Eddy Odivwri In 24 hours from now, all the palpitations caused by the Edo gubernatorial election should have been",politics,2 -Air Peace to Fly from Lagos and Port-Harcourt to Douala from Aug 19,"Air Peace is to commence scheduled commercial flights from Lagos and Port Harcourt to Douala, the capital of Cameroon, on",business,1 -Nigerian Scientist Who Was a Roadside Food Vendor Creates Device That Can Detect Covid-19 and Cancer Cells,"A Nigerian neuroscientist and start-up founder has created a device that can be used to detect Covid-19, the smell of",health,0 -"Three Days to Deadline, Buhari Keeps Nigerians in Suspense Over Electoral Bill","Despite appeals from different quarters to President Muhammadu Buhari, including the diplomatic community, to sign the amended electoral bill forwarded",politics,2 -Nigeria: Buhari Hosts Governing APC’s Founding Fathers To Dinner,"President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted the founding fathers of APC to dinner at his official residence at State House,",politics,2 -Chelsea Top of Premier League Temporarily With Comfortable Win at Newcastle,Chelsea moved top of the Premier League - for a few hours at least - after a goal in each,sports,4 -"In Reciprocal Action, Nigeria Reduces Emirates Flights to Once Weekly","In a move signalling reciprocity of action, Nigeria’s government, on Thursday reduced Emirates flights to the country, both Lagos and",business,1 -First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to Be Named ‘Berlin’,"The German capital will receive a new “flying” ambassador: Lufthansa is naming its first Boeing 787-9 ""Berlin.” The naming ceremony",business,1 -Madrid Striker Benzema to Face Trial Over Sex Tape,Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in an attempted blackmail case linked to a sex tape featuring,sports,4 -Ronaldo Scores Late as Man United Beat Villareal,Cristiano Ronaldo scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal in an action-packed Champions League,sports,4 -Republicans Back Trump as He Fights US Election Results,Senior members of the Republican party are backing US President Donald Trump in his refusal to concede to Democrat rival,politics,2 -Nigerian Senate to Pass 2021 Budget Monday,"President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday pledged the commitment of the Senate to passing the 2021",politics,2 -British Airways Owner IAG Boosts Liquidity by $3.4bn,"British Airways owner IAG raised total liquidity by 2.45 billion pounds ($3.4 billion), through a loan and deferred pension contributions,",business,1 -Arsenal Concede Late Equaliser Against Slavia Prague in Europa Quarter-final,Arsenal were left frustrated as Slavia Prague netted a potentially key away goal in the dying seconds of Thursday night’s,sports,4 -EU to Tighten Covid Vaccine Exports Amid Row with AstraZeneca,"The EU has warned it will tighten rules on exports of Covid vaccines, amid a row with AstraZeneca over a",health,0 -Sports Update: Salisu Yusuf Re-instated as Super Eagles Assistant Coach,Read more,sports,4 -"Djokovic Wins 300th Grand Slam Match, Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals",Novak Djokovic wore tape above his right hip and winced when he stretched for some shots in a three-hour match,sports,4 -"Nigerian Manufacturers Lament High Cost of Diesel, Demand Licence to Import from Niger Republic, Chad",The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has decried the rising cost of diesel in the country and urged the federal government,business,1 -Controversial Trump Coronavirus Adviser Leaving White House,"US President Donald Trump's controversial special adviser on the coronavirus, Scott Atlas, has resigned. Dr. Scott Atlas was skeptical of",politics,2 -"Naomi Campbell Mourns as Kenzo Takada, Founder of Fashion House Kenzo, Dies of Covid-19","Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, famous for creating the international luxury fashion house Kenzo, died on Sunday after contracting Covid-19. His family",health,0 -Nigeria’s External Reserves Rise By  $587.8m in Seven Days,Nigeria's total amount of external reserves has increased by about $587.8 million in one week. According to the data published,business,1 -Full Throttle:  England Boss Southgate Says No Rotation in Euro Quarterfinal with Ukraine,"Gareth Southgate said it would be ""an insult to Ukraine"" for England to rotate their lineup due to the possibility",sports,4 -Talks to Agree Joshua-Fury Superfight Could ‘Take Just Two Days’,"Talks to agree a bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for 2021 could take just ""a couple of days""",sports,4 -Amazon to Begin Drone Deliveries in California This Year,"Amazon says it will begin delivering parcels to shoppers by drone for the first time later this year, pending final",tech,5 -Royal Dutch Shell Shareholders Set to Approve Move to London,Royal Dutch Shell PLC shareholders were expected to vote on Friday to approve a plan to get rid of the,business,1 -Netflix Green Lights ‘Squid Game’ Season 2,"""Squid Game"" is officially coming back. Netflix announced Sunday that the wildly popular South Korean show is green lit for",entertainment,3 -Ten-man World Champions France Held to Disappointing Draw by Bosnia,World champions France were held to a disappointing 1-1 home draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina after playing almost half the,sports,4 -"Ligue 1: Messi, Ramos, Donnarumma Presented to Fans as PSG Win Again",Lionel Messi was introduced to the Paris St-Germain fans before Saturday's win over 10-man Strasbourg. The former Barcelona star was,sports,4 -Iran’s Hard-line President-elect Raisi Says He Won’t Meet with Biden,Iran's president-elect said Monday he wouldn't meet with President Joe Biden nor negotiate over Tehran's ballistic missile program and its,politics,2 -"Coca-Cola Unveils JAMII, New Platform to Aid African Entrepreneurs","Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (“AOU”) and its bottling partners has launched, ‘JAMII’, the new Africa-focused sustainability platform, to promote and",business,1 -NNPC Wants to Acquire 20% Stake in $15bn Dangote Refinery,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed interest in purchasing a 20 per cent minority equity stake in Dangote,business,1 -"Super Eagles Camp Bubbles Ahead of AFCON 2021 Qualifiers Against Benin, Lesotho",Nigeria’s senior men team’s camp is teeming with her superstars as the countdown begins for the final round of qualification,sports,4 -"Sadio Mane’s Winning Penalty Sends Senegal to World Cup, Salah’s Egypt Miss Out",Sadio Mane delivered the winning spot kick as Senegal edged Egypt 3-1 on penalties at the end of a tempestuous World,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Ex-Senate President Saraki Says He’ll Be the Bridge Between Young and Old, North and South, If Elected President","Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday promised to address Nigeria’s security and economic challenges if chosen to lead",politics,2 -S/Eagles Set for Tunisia Friendly after More Covid-19 Tests,The Super Eagles are set for in Tuesday’s friendly against Tunisia at the Jacques Lemans Arena in the Austrian city,sports,4 -Clearing Agents to Shut down Nigerian Ports on Monday Over 15% Levy on Imported Vehicles,Clearing agents under the aegis of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have resolved to embark on a,business,1 -Hurkacz Stuns Federer in Straight Sets to Reach Wimbledon Semi-finals,World No 18 Hubert Hurkacz produced an inspired performance to end Roger Federer's quest for a ninth Wimbledon title and,sports,4 -Dubai’s Ruler Receives China’s Coronavirus Vaccine Shot,"Prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,",health,0 -Evergrande Makes Coupon Payment Before Friday Deadline,"Developer China Evergrande Group has made an interest payment for an offshore bond before a grace period expired on Friday,",business,1 -Abortions Resume in Some Texas Clinics after Judge Halts Law,Abortions quickly resumed in at least six Texas clinics after a federal judge halted the most restrictive abortion law in,health,0 -Liverpool End Anfield Defeats With Dramatic Late Winner Against Aston Villa,Liverpool dramatically snapped a six-game run of Premier League defeats at Anfield on Saturday with a 2-1 win against Aston,sports,4 -Shell Energy Nigeria Launches to Expand Natural Gas Sales,"Shell, a global energy company, has announced a new business line in Nigeria to expand natural gas marketing and sales",business,1 -‘Black Widow’ Helps Disney Collect $125m in Online Revenue,Walt Disney said in a court filing on Friday that it has garnered $125 million in online revenue from the,entertainment,3 -Marvel Will Not Use Digital Double Of Chadwick Boseman For Black Panther 2 Sequel,"Following Chadwick Boseman's death in August, Marvel Studios has ruled out the possibility of digitally recreating the late actor for",entertainment,3 -Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball,Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball Team USA secured a fourth,sports,4 -"Oil Climbs to 13-month Highs on Output Cuts, Demand Recovery Hopes",Oil prices edged up to their highest in 13 months on Tuesday as supply cuts by major producers and optimism,business,1 -‘We Shouldn’t Allow Another Lockdown’: Nigeria Asks Citizens to Be Responsible as Covid Cases Rise,"With the economy now back in recession, Nigeria is definitely not contemplating a second lockdown even though Covid-19 cases are",health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Woos Foreign Investors with Prospects,"Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on Nigerians in the diaspora and other foreign investors",business,1 -Uganda Bans Social Media Ahead of Presidential Election,"Uganda has banned social media and messaging apps two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of",tech,5 -Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council Says Nigeria’s Borrowing Unsustainable,Nigeria's current public debt stock is unsustainable even though the country’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio at 35 per cent,business,1 -Britney Spears Under Investigation Over Battery of Staff,"Britney Spears is under investigation over misdemeanor battery after a staff member at her home alleged the singer struck her,",entertainment,3 -Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Receives Local Covid Vaccine,Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has received a dose of the country’s first locally developed COVID-19 vaccine. Khamenei on,health,0 -Seun Kuti Relaunches Fela’s ‘Movement of the People’ Political Party,"Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has announced the revival of his father's political party, the Movement of the People. The youngest",entertainment,3 -Buhari Hails Super Falcons’ Qualification for 2023 Women’s World Cup,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Female Football team, the Super Falcons, for qualifying for the Women’s World Cup",sports,4 -US-Africa Policy Chief Hails Buhari’s Counter-terrorism Advice,"The Founder of Rosslyn Group, a Washington-based government relations firm specialising in Africa, Mr. John Rosenberg, has lauded President Muhammadu",business,1 -US Charges Proud Boys with Conspiracy in Deadly Capitol Assault,A federal grand jury charged four leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to block Congress from certifying US,politics,2 -West Ham’s Tomas Soucek Condemns Abuse of Mike Dean After Referee Receives Death Threats,West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has spoken out against the abuse received by referee Mike Dean following Saturday's Premier League,sports,4 -Nigeria Senate President Lawan Loses out as Placeholder Goes Rogue with Senatorial Ticket,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Yobe North in the 2023 elections, Bashir Machina, has denied stepping down",politics,2 -‘Coolest Thing Ever’: YouTuber Logan Paul Goes Distance with Mayweather in Exhibition Fight,"""It was the coolest thing ever,"" said YouTuber Logan Paul after going the distance with unbeaten former five-weight world champion",sports,4 -Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Spends 19th Week on Billboard World Albums Chart,"Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ album has spent a record-extending 19th week on the Billboard World Albums Chart. The album, released",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Reiterates Commitment to Global Environmental Sustainability,"Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to Global Environmental sustainability and achievement of the",health,0 -THISDAY Launches WhatsApp Edition With Free Delivery to 73m MTN Subscribers,THISDAY Newspapers has launched a WhatsApp edition to deliver the digital PDF copy of its newspapers to over 73 million,tech,5 -"Twitter Working on Edit Button, Testing to Begin Soon for Twitter Blue Users","Twitter on Tuesday announced that it has been working on an edit feature ""since last year,"" with testing on the",business,1 -Nigeria Grants Dangote Cement $54m Tax Credit,"Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued Dangote Cement Plc, tax credit certificates valued at N22.321 billion. The tax",business,1 -Google Threatens to Withdraw Search Engine from Australia,Google has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over the nation's attempt to make the tech giant share,tech,5 -Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea: Jorginho Penalty Settles London Derby as Spurs Crash to Third Straight Defeat,"Thomas Tuchel claimed a valuable second successive win as Chelsea boss in Thursday’s London derby against Tottenham, who crashed to",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Paystack Expands To South Africa While America’s Paypal Announces A New Wallet,"Pelumi Olanubi, Analyst with Financial",business,1 -"Nigeria: Buhari Turns Down Governors’ Request, Insists on Adamu as Consensus Candidate for APC Chair","President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday met with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja, to",politics,2 -Golden Eaglets Lose WAFU U17 Cup to Cote d’Ivoire,Nigeria’s U17 boys came close to a stunning comeback from three goals down before losing 2-3 to their Ivorian counterparts,sports,4 -Klopp Says Van Dijk’s Injury ‘Not Good’,"Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk's knee injury is ""not good"", says the champions' manager Jurgen Klopp. Van Dijk was hurt",sports,4 -"INEC Rejects Akpabio, Recognises Ekpoudom as APC Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Candidate",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the primaries which produced Senator Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress,politics,2 -Odegaard Completes Medical Ahead of Arsenal Move,Martin Odegaard has completed a medical at Arsenal ahead of a loan move from Real Madrid. Arsenal have agreed to,sports,4 -Manchester United Lining Up £50m Pedro Neto Move,Reports suggest Manchester United are preparing a £50 million swoop for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto. English tabloid The Sun,sports,4 -Edo Election: Ize-Iyamu Suffers Shock Loss in Home Base,"The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Edo State Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, suffered a shocking",politics,2 -"Nigeria, Ghana to Clash in Abuja on March 27 in World Cup Play-Off","Nigeria and Ghana will face off at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday, 27th March in what is",sports,4 -T.I. and Wife Tiny Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual-Assault and Drugging Claims,"American rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny Harris are under investigation for sexual assault and drugging in Los Angeles, months",entertainment,3 -"Nigerians Spent N54trn on Household Consumption In Six Months, NBS Says","Spending by Nigerian residents rose to N54.84 trillion in nominal terms in the first half of 2021, higher than N48.22",business,1 -Russians Flock to Serbia for Western-made Covid Vaccines,"When Russian regulators approved the country’s own coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national pride, and the Pavlov family",health,0 -Nigeria: Lawmakers Against FG’s Borrowing to Finance 2022 Budget Deficit,"The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the way some government agencies conceal their revenues, thereby denying the federal",politics,2 -Actor Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Staging Fake Hate Crime,"Actor Jussie Smollett, one-time star of the TV drama “Empire,” was found guilty on Thursday of staging a hate crime",entertainment,3 -"OPEC+ Resolves Impasse, to Boost Production by 400,000bpd","After over a two-week stalemate, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+ on Sunday",business,1 -Real Beat Barcelona 3-2 to Qualify for Spanish Super Cup Final,Real Madrid are through to the Spanish Super Cup final after beating rivals Barcelona in extra-time. Federico Valverde slotted in,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Privatisation Agency to List National Assets on Capital Market,"Pending the return of a bullish run in the capital market, Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) is set to",business,1 -"Medvedev Beats Nadal, Thiem Overcomes Djokovic to Set Up ATP 2020 Finale",Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were knocked out of the ATP Finals as Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem set up,sports,4 -"Like Tinubu, APC’s Vice Presidential Placeholder, Masari, Declares Certificates Missing","In a strange coincidence, documents submitted by the vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Ibrahim",politics,2 -Richard Branson Gears Up for ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight,UK businessman Sir Richard Branson is about to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space. He'll,tech,5 -"Nokia to Cut Up to 10,000 Jobs over Next Two Years","Nokia on Tuesday announced plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs within two years to trim costs and invest more",business,1 -Nigeria: Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Jets Out to Rest After Consulting,"One of Nigria's 2023 presidential hopefuls and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has reportedly left the country",politics,2 -"SAP Cuts 2020, Mid-term Guidance Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns","German Multinational Software Corporation SAP, cut its guidance for 2020 and for the medium term on Sunday, saying the re-imposition",business,1 -WHO Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine for Covid,The World Health Organisation’s expert committee on coronavirus vaccines says its review of the AstraZeneca vaccine indicates it has “tremendous,health,0 -"Microsoft Battles Sony, Launches Next Generation X Box Gaming Consoles","Microsoft Corporation has launched two models of its Xbox gaming console, seven years after the debut of the previous version,",business,1 -Hyundai to Make Flying Cars Available by 2028,"In the future, the skies could be as crowded as the high street with Hyundai Motor is betting on flying",tech,5 -"Nigeria’s Buhari Gets Surprise Birthday Cake at Reception in Istanbul, Ready to Return to Farm","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, at a surprise 79th birthday reception organised for him in Istanbul on Friday promised to advance",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria’s Largest Bank by Customer Base, Access, Schedules Board Meeting for Oct 27","In a notice posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange website, Access Bank says it is informing the investing public that",business,1 -Lufthansa: Pent-up Demand Pushing US Flights to Pre-Pandemic Levels,"About a week after plans by the US to end travel restrictions were announced, Lufthansa is experiencing a further boom",business,1 -"US: In Reversal, FDA Puts Brakes on Covid shots for Kids under 5",COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the brakes on their,health,0 -Werner Savours Successful Leipzig Return in Germany Win,Timo Werner was delighted to mark his return to Leipzig with a brace in Germany's 3-1 win over Ukraine on,sports,4 -Copa America: Neymar Inspires Brazil to 4-0 Win over Peru,Neymar moved to within nine goals of Pele's all-time scoring record as Brazil eased past Peru to earn a second,sports,4 -"Nigeria: FAAN Remits N16.7bn to Federation Account, Rehabilitates Lagos Terminal",The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it remitted N16.7 billion to the Federation Account last year. The agency,business,1 -UBA Launches Dubai Branch as Part of EMEA Expansion,"The UBA Group will now be able to harness opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.Read more",business,1 -Oil Price Surges Past $70 for First Time Since Pandemic after Attack on Saudi Facilities,"Brent crude futures surged above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, while",business,1 -"Trump Teases 2024 Presidential Run, Could Announce Campaign on Biden’s Inauguration Day",President Donald Trump has confirmed in public for the first time that he wants to run for the presidency again,politics,2 -Mali Opposition Rejects Election Delay in New Transition Plan,A major coalition of political parties in Mali has rejected the military-dominated government’s plan to extend a transition period for,politics,2 -"Lukaku Comments Bring Noise We Don’t Need, Says Chelsea Boss Tuchel",Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments during an interview in which the striker said he was unhappy with,sports,4 -West Ham Beat Liverpool 3-2 to End Record Bid,West Ham beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday to deny Jurgen Klopp's side a club record of,sports,4 -"Canada Lifts Travel Ban on Nigeria, 9 Other African Countries",Canada announced on Friday the lifting of a ban on foreign travellers from Nigeria and nine other African countries. The,business,1 -"Covid-19: UK Adds Ethiopia, Somalia to Travel Ban List",Ethiopia and Somalia have joined the long list of countries in England’s red list from where travel to England is,health,0 -Shanghai to Start Testing ‘High-risk’ Cold Storage Food Imports for Coronavirus,Shanghai city government said all imports of what it called “high-risk” imported cold-storage food will need to be tested for,health,0 -Egypt’s Al Ahly Beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to Win Record Tenth African Crown,Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco on Saturday night to become the first side in history,sports,4 -"Dangote Refinery Lekki 80% Ready, Targets Marketing Petroleum Products By 2021","Dangote Group has announced that refined petroleum products from its 650,000 per day refinery under construction will hit the market",business,1 -AfDB Approves $170 million for Investment In Nigeria’s Digital And Creative Start-ups,The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of $170 million to finance digital and,business,1 -‘I Smile at Racists to Silence Them’: Nigeria and Trabzonspor’s Anthony Nwakaeme,Nigerian footballer Anthony Nwakaeme has adopted a novel approach to tackling racism by saying that the best way to disarm,sports,4 -"Merit Not Zone Should Determine Nigeria’s Next President, Says Sokoto Governor Tambuwal",Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has stressed that merit and not the zone a person comes from should determine who,politics,2 -"Peloton Reverses Course, Decides to Recall Treadmills after Injuries, Death","Peloton announced a recall of its treadmills on Wednesday, reversing course just weeks after saying there was “no reason” to",health,0 -Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Says No Increase in Petrol Price Until Negotiation with Labour Is Done,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it would maintain its current ex-depot price of petrol until the conclusion,business,1 -Pfizer-Biotech Seek EU Covid-19 Vaccine Approval For Children,Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted a request for European Union drug regulators to extend the approval of the companies’ coronavirus,health,0 -Guinea Opposition Leader Diallo Endorses Coup Against Conde,Guinea's opposition leader Cellou Diallo has welcomed the coup that ousted Alpha Conde from power expressing his willingness to work with,politics,2 -Messi to Leave Barcelona as Club Can’t Fulfil Contract Agreement,Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward,sports,4 -"With Free Data, 75m MTN Subscribers Can Get THISDAY on Zigi Chatbot","In a revolutionary move bound to change Africa's media landscape, Nigeria's mosf-authoritative newspaper THISDAY will be available to potentially 75",tech,5 -Global Glitch: Swaths of Internet Go Down after Cloud Outage,"Multiple websites went offline briefly across the globe Tuesday after an apparent outage at the cloud service company Fastly, and",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Air Peace, Arik, Aero, Other Airlines Form ‘Spring Alliance’ to Improve Service Delivery","On Wednesday, a major development occurred in the aviation industry as Nigerian airlines namely: Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria",business,1 -Worsening Namibia Covid Cases ‘Likely to Continue’ Until August,"Namibia is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as coronavirus deaths and cases rapidly increase, the country's President Hage Geingob",health,0 -Buhari May Impose Jonathan as APC Consensus Presidential Candidate This Week,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari may unveil the consensus presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress this week, just as indications",politics,2 -"In Sudden Reversal, NYSE Will Not Delist Three Chinese Telecom Firms",The New York Stock Exchange said it no longer intends to delist three Chinese telecom giants that have been targeted,business,1 -"Aguero Bids Farewell with Two Goals, Says Being at Man City an Honour",Sergio Aguero preferred not to dwell on the fact he had played his final game for Manchester City at the,sports,4 -European Central Bank to ‘Recalibrate’ Monetary Policy by December,"The European Central Bank pledged to “recalibrate” its monetary policy by the end of the year, but left the door",business,1 -"In Push for Free Market, Nigeria Begins Implementation of New Gas Pricing Framework",The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) at the weekend said that it had established a new Domestic,business,1 -Japan Approves Rheumatoid Drug Baricitinib for Covid-19 Patients,"Japan's health ministry approved on Friday the use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Baricitinib for COVID-19 patients, the third such approval",health,0 -"MTN Nigeria’s Nine-month Profits after Tax Drops $14m, Despite Adding 3.9m Subscribers",Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria said its net profit dropped from N149.22bn (about $392.12 million) to N144.23bn (about $378 million) in,business,1 -"Don’t Go to Sleep, WHO Advises Nigeria on Polio Eradication",The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria not to go to sleep on the fact that poliomyelitis has been,health,0 -Tottenham Defeat Wolves to Keep Faint Hopes of Champions League Qualification,Premier League side Tottenham kept their faint hopes of Champions League qualification alive after a 2-0 home win against Wolves,sports,4 -"Pan-African Settlement Platform Will Reduce FX Usage in Africa, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Says","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has said the newly launched Pan-African Payment and",business,1 -"Nigeria: FG’s Threat of State of Emergency in Anambra Self-Indicting, Says Afenifere","Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, on Wednesday described the announcement by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Fintech Startup, Kuda, Raises $10m in Seed Funding","Online Fintech startup firm Kuda, out of Nigeria, that offers digital banking services, has announced it has raised $10 million",tech,5 -"$160m Remittances: Nigerians Treated Harshly for Ineffective Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Says Ping Express",This follows the recent 27-month jail term slammed on the founders of the Texas-based fintech firm.Read more,business,1 -"UK Approves Covid Vaccines Administered in Nigeria, ‘Irrespective of Where They Are Manufactured’","The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, on Saturday, debunked statements suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccines administered in Nigeria",health,0 -AstraZeneca Says US Trial Data Shows Vaccine 79% Effective,"Advanced trial data from a US study on the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows it is 79% effective, in long-awaited research",health,0 -New Xbox Series X and Series S to Launch November 10,"Microsoft unveiled Xbox Series S, an all-digital next-generation console designed to deliver everything that is core to next-generation gaming –",tech,5 -Sir Bobby Becomes Fifth English World Cup Winner Diagnosed with Dementia,"One of England’s greatest footballers, Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia- a disease characterized by loss of memory.",health,0 -China Not Convinced by Canada’s Wu-Tang Clan Explanation,A ruckus brought by China over Canadian T-shirts bearing an altered logo of the New York hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Confusion in Anambra as Uba, Ozigbo Emerge as Candidates in Parallel PDP Governorship Primaries",There was confusion on Saturday in Anambra over the conduct of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party,politics,2 -Nigeria Government Evaluates Addax Petroleum’s Assets,Following the Nigerian federal government’s revocation of the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) on four assets belonging to Addax Petroleum Exploration,business,1 -WHO Says 7m Doses of Covid Vaccines Administered in Africa So Far,"Over six million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Africa, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has",health,0 -How 270 Crypto Addresses Laundered $1.3bn in 2020,Criminals are using a small group of cryptocurrency brokers and services to launder hundreds of millions of dollars of dirty,business,1 -Cuban Doctors Arrive in Mozambique to Battle Covid-19,"A group of Cuban medics, including five doctors and nine nurses, have arrived in Mozambique to help fight the Covid-19",health,0 -Ecobank Posts 33% Profit in June,"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has recorded a 33.04 per cent increase in its profit before tax (PBT) in June, first",business,1 -Fintech Startup TeamApt Now Operates Nigeria’s Largest Non-bank Mobile Money Platform,"Moniepoint, the mobile money platform launched last year by Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt, has become the largest non-bank mobile money",business,1 -Stanbic IBTC Reels out PMI number for Some African Economies,The Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers Index edged down to 50.7 in January of 2021 from 51.8 in the,business,1 -Man City Beat Dortmund 2-1 Again to Reach Champions League semis,Manchester City came from one goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday night and earn passage to the,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Senate Intent on Passing Oil Reform Bill,"The Nigerian Senate has fixed October 20 to commence debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), a move the Senate",politics,2 -"APC, PDP Have Failed Nigerians, Not Fit for Governance, Says NNPP Candidate Kwankwaso","Former governor of Kano state and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) for the 2023 election, Senator",politics,2 -AfDB Approves $137mLoan To Support Botswana’s Economic Recovery,African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved  $137million loan to support Botswana in mitigating the effects of covid-19 pandemic and also,business,1 -UAE Bars Dubai-bound Nigerian Travellers from Transiting Other Airports,The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned Nigerian passengers from transiting other airports before going to Dubai. Effective from Monday,business,1 -Twitter’s Dorsey Leads $29bn Buyout of Lending Pioneer Afterpay,"Square Inc, the payments firm of Twitter Inc co-founder Jack Dorsey, will purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer Afterpay",tech,5 -Pelosi Says lndependent Commission to Investigate Capitol Riots,"US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an ""outside, independent"" commission to investigate the 6 January attack on",politics,2 -"Nigeria Governors Doubt NNPC’s N287bn Profit, Call for More Transparency",The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday questioned the veracity of the profit recently declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum,politics,2 -"Nigeria: NNPC Promises End to Aviation Fuel Crisis, Says Price Reduction to N200 Per Litre Not Feasible","Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Thursday assured Nigerians that the",business,1 -Nigeria: Northern Group Asks Buhari to Endorse Osinbajo As Successor,The Coalition of Arewa Youth and Women has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to endorse Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as his,politics,2 -Rwanda Goes Electric with Locally Made Motorbikes,For 12 years Didier Ndabahariye has been ferrying passengers around the streets of Kigali - one of the thousands of,tech,5 -"Nigeria’s Multiple, Overlapping Tax System Worries Buhari",President Muhammadu Buhari has faulted the nation's current multiple and overlapping tax system saying it's inefficient and creates uncertainty and,business,1 -"Nigeria: Like Rivers, Lagos Seeks Law to Commence VAT Collection",Just like Rivers State in the Niger-Delta which recently enacted its Value Added Tax (VAT) Law 2021 to regulate the,politics,2 -New Virus Variant Detected in India; Experts Urge Caution,"A new and potentially troublesome variant of the coronavirus has been detected in India, as have variants first detected in",health,0 -Nigeria: Peter Obi’s Presidential Aspiration Suffers Setback as Fresh Litigation Rocks Labour Party,"Plans by former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to contest next year's presidential election on the platform of Labour",politics,2 -Nigeria: Buhari to Sign Reworked Electoral Bill on Friday,"Barring any last minute changes, President Muhammadu Buhari may assent to the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him",politics,2 -"Helen McCrory, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Star, Dies at 52","Helen McCrory, the English actor who played Narcissa Malfoy in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise and Polly Gray in ‘Peaky Blinders,’",entertainment,3 -"Dangote to Leverage Expansion, New Trade Routes under AfCFTA",Dangote Industries Ltd has expressed optimism that its cement expansion plan and fertiliser investments will open new trade routes for,business,1 -Nigeria: SEC Issues New Guidelines on Digital Assets,"The apex regulator of Nigeria's capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued fresh guidelines on the issuance",business,1 -Iheanacho’s Double Seal Victory for Leicester City in Europa League,Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Leicester thrashed Braga 4-0 to make it three wins from three in this season's Europa,sports,4 -"Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock for Slap, Academy Weighs Action","Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock on Monday for slapping the comedian at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, issuing a statement",entertainment,3 -Analysis: Why Buhari Will Sign Amended Electoral Bill Before Dec. 19,"Although under intense pressure from different quarters, particularly governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics,2 -Google Delays Office Return Until January as Covid Worries Linger,"Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing",tech,5 -Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka Says Harry Kane Helped Him Settle in National Team,Arsenal wing-back Bukayo Saka is grateful to England captain Harry Kane for helping him settle in the national team and,sports,4 -Heirs Holdings Oil Company Names Igiehon Pioneer CEO,"Heirs Holdings Oil & Gas (HHOG), Africa's integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of its management board, with Mr.",business,1 -Pacific Undersea Cable Project Sinks after US Warns against Chinese Bid,A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded,business,1 -"UK Passes Milestone of 100,000 Covid-19 Deaths","More than 100,000 people have died in the United Kingdom after contracting the coronavirus, figures from the government showed Tuesday.",health,0 -AFCON 2023 Qualification: Super Eagles to Know Opponents on Tuesday,Three –time champions and four-time runners-up Nigeria will know their group opponents when the draw for the 2023 Africa,sports,4 -Crew Member Who Gave Baldwin Gun Subject of Prior Complaint,A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly,entertainment,3 -‘Dying in Their Homes’: Covid-hit Indonesians Scramble for Oxygen,"Outside a small store in South Jakarta, dozens of people line up for the chance to save the life of",health,0 -Twitter Reverts to Old Retweet Function after US Election,Twitter Inc is reversing changes made to its retweet function intended to curb the spread of misinformation during the US,tech,5 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Sets January 2023 Deadline for Financial Institutions to Tighten Noose on Cybercrimes,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday released the Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework and Guidelines for Other Financial Institutions (OFIs),",business,1 -NNPC Boss Kyari Says Oil Company Positioned to Lead Africa in Energy Transition,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Monday gave an account of how it has positioned itself to lead,business,1 -"Nigeria: Disagreements Among Concessioners Delaying Take-off of $3.1bn e-Customs Project, FG Says",The federal government has explained why the $3.1 billion contract for complete automation of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) approved,business,1 -"Nigeria: Mark, Shema, Lamido Emerge Frontrunners in Race for PDP Chair",Following the zoning of the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the North by,politics,2 -Ivorian Opposition Seeks to Upset Ouattara’s Parliamentary Majority,"Former President and opposition leader in the West African Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié, on Wednesday, called for a ""massive""",politics,2 -"Again, OPEC Cuts 2021 Oil Demand Projection","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), projected Thursday that world oil demand in 2021 will rebound more slowly than",business,1 -Philippine Leader Duterte Announces Retirement from Politics,Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Adamu Emerges Chairman, Omisore Secretary as APC Affirms Unity List","After a protracted delay of its National Convention, which had led to a leadership crisis, the All Progressives Congress (APC)",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Opposition Party PDP Demands State Police, Power Devolution","The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday advocated the creation of state police, border protection council and devolution of powers",politics,2 -Nigeria: Former Senate President Saraki in EFCC Custody on Money Laundering Accusations,A former president of Nigeria's Senate Bukola Saraki is presently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,politics,2 -Zambia Elects First Woman as Parliament Speaker,"Zambia’s parliament has elected its first female speaker, more than a week after longtime opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was sworn",politics,2 -PM Johnson Self-isolating After Contact with Positive Covid-19 Case,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for,health,0 -"In Serbia, Pro-Russia is Seen as the Winning Election Stance Amid Ukraine War","Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who has fostered close ties with Russia and refused to impose sanctions against Moscow for its",politics,2 -Medvedev wins ATP Finals Title after Comeback Win over Thiem,"Daniil Medvedev is the king of tennis until someone proves otherwise, because his 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 win over the",sports,4 -Covid: Nigeria Approves $14m for 37 Oxygen Plants,Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of an oxygen production plant in each of the 36,health,0 -Hat-trick Hero Aubameyang Helps Arsenal Defeat Leeds,Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was back with a bang as the Arsenal captain scored a ruthless hat-trick in a 4-2 win against,sports,4 -"Trump Ponders 2024 Run, Endorses McDaniel to Remain RNC Chair","US President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel to stay on in her position, in",politics,2 -Rapper Tory Lanez Charged in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting,Los Angeles prosecutors have charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year.,entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele to Address Maiden Non-Oil Exports Summit,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele would address the maiden summit on Non-oil Exports",business,1 -30 Firms to Manufacture Covid Pills for Poor Nations,"A United Nations-backed agency, Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drug makers to manufacture",health,0 -Olympian and Reality Star Caitlyn Jenner to Run for California Governor,"Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic decathlete and reality television star, has filed paperwork to challenge California’s governor Gavin Newsom in",politics,2 -Consultants Overwhelmed as Nigeria Resident Doctors’ Strike Persists,Consultants have taken over the provision of skeletal services to patients following the ongoing strike by the National Association of,health,0 -"Nigeria’s Capital Importation Falls to $9.68bn, Lowest in 4 Years",The total value of capital importation into Nigeria contracted by 59.65% to $9.68 billion in 2020 compared to $23.99 billion,business,1 -Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Soludo Wins Anambra APGA Governorship Primary,"Charles Soludo, a former Governor of Nigeria's Central Bank has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance",politics,2 -"European Clubs Don’t Trust African Keepers, Former Super Eagles Goalie Says","Nigeria's Dele Aiyenugba, who won two African Champions League titles with Enyimba, said Wednesday that European clubs didn’t trust black",sports,4 -Nigeria Directs That SIM Cards Be Linked to National Identity Number from Dec 16,Following the earlier directive issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the suspension of new SIM card registration by,tech,5 -Abuja School of Political Thoughts Charges INEC to Reject Fraudulent Submission of Candidates,"The Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  to reject fraudulent",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Red Flag over Covid-19 Financing,The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised all financial institutions to be abreast with emerging risks and other developments while,business,1 -"Lewandowski Hits Hat Trick, Moves Up Bundesliga Scoring List as 10-man Bayern Run Riot",German champions and leaders Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 home,sports,4 -Premier League Clubs Reject ‘Project Big Picture’,"Premier League clubs have ""unanimously agreed"" that 'Project Big Picture' will not be endorsed or pursued. The controversial plans, proposed",sports,4 -"DMX, Rapper and Actor, Dies at 50","DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement.",entertainment,3 -Marseille’s Ligue 1 Clash with Rennes Called Off After 300 Angry Fans Storm Training Ground in Protest,Marseille’s Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday night has been postponed after angry fans descended upon the club’s training ground. Andre,sports,4 -"With All 18 LGAs’ Results Announced, Obaseki Wins 13, Ize-Iyamu 5","Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won in 13 local government areas, polling",politics,2 -Nigeria: Oando’s Share Price Jumps Following Settlement with SEC,The share price of Oando Plc has since joined the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s top gainers with a 9.87 per cent,business,1 -Elon Musk and Twitter Reach Agreement for $44bn Takeover,Twitter has reached an agreement for billionaire Elon Musk to buy the social media platform in a $44bn (£34.6bn),tech,5 -Nigeria’s Opposition PDP Says Consultations to Zone 2023 Presidency to the South ‘Premature’,Despite the agitation by the South-east for it to allot the presidential ticket of the party to the zone in,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Na’aba, Agunloye, Aremu Lead Committee to Birth Alternative to APC, PDP","The National Consultative Front, NC Front says it has set up a high powered political merger committee to facilitate the",politics,2 -"Leicester Boss, Rodgers, Laments Ndidi’s Long Injury Spell","Leicester City Manager, Brendan Rodgers, is yet to come to terms with the recent groin injury that will keep Super",sports,4 -"Nigeria Football Federation Hijacks Eguavoen’s Stade Malien Move, Appoints Him Technical Director","Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Austin Eguavoen, 55, was Tuesday announced as the new Technical Director of the Nigeria Football",sports,4 -"Man United 6-2 Roma: Cavani, Fernandes Star in Europa Semi-final Thriller",Manchester United fought back to punish AS Roma as Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes starred with two goals apiece in,sports,4 -"Nigeria Will Give Everything against Sierra Leone, Says Napoli’s Osimhen",Victor Osimhen has stressed Nigeria will give their all to emerge victorious in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against,sports,4 -"Trump Heads to Battleground States Michigan, Wisconsin",US President Donald Trump takes his re-election push to Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday before launching a tour of western,politics,2 -"Covid Common in Pet Cats and Dogs, Study Finds","Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease, research suggests. Swabs were taken from 310",health,0 -"INEC Explains Why Lawan, Akpabio’s Nominations Rejected","INEC has said it refused to publish the names of Dr. Ahmad Lawan and Senator Godswill Akpabio, both of the",politics,2 -Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Resilient 10-man Blues Secure Draw at Anfield,"Ten-man Chelsea survived a strong second half from Liverpool to leave Anfield with a point on Saturday, securing a 1-1",sports,4 -IMF Proposes $50bn Trust Fund to Help Low-Income Countries,"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exert heavy strain on the global economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing",business,1 -"NNPC Must Focus on Profitability and Operate at Par with Global Industry Peers, Buhari Tells New Board","President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, to ensure that",business,1 -China’s Sinovac Covid Vaccine to Be Included in Brazil Immunisation Plan,"Brazil plans to use a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine as part of a national immunisation programme, officials have announced. São Paulo",health,0 -Cristiano Ronaldo Requests Man United Transfer to Play in Champions League,Cristiano Ronaldo has made an official request to leave Manchester United this summer so he can continue to play Champions,sports,4 -US Senate Republicans Block Biden-backed Voting Reforms,Republicans in the United States Senate blocked debate Tuesday on sweeping election reform legislation proposed by Democrats and backed by,politics,2 -Arteta ‘Could be Sacked Next Season’ as Arsenal Hands Manager Transfer Ultimatum,Reports suggest that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be relieved of his duties during the early stages of next season,sports,4 -Apple Delays Return to Office Indefinitely,"Apple Inc is delaying its return to office plans indefinitely, Bloomberg News reported, while the company said it has temporarily closed",business,1 -"Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Tinubu, Umahi, Ngige, Bala Mohammed Attend First Lady Aisha Buhari’s Iftar Dinner",Nigeria's First Lady Mrs. Aisha Buhari on Saturday night held Iftar dinner with presidential aspirants across political divide at the,politics,2 -Olympic Gymnastics Champ Simone Biles Withdraws from All-around Competition to Focus on Mental Health,Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Ebonyi Governor Umahi Indicts Herders Over Recent Attacks, Says Youths May Fight Back","Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has indicted herders in the state over recent attacks by gunmen in some communities, warning that the federal",politics,2 -Radisson Hotel Group Announces Radisson Abuja Gudu as 10th Hotel in Nigeria,"Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Abuja Gudu, Nigeria, marking the debut of the",business,1 -Tinubu: I Won’t Decline Calls to Contest for Nigeria’s Presidency,"With deft political subtlety, a former governor of Lagos State and one of the national leaders of the All Progressives",politics,2 -"Nigeria Records 32 Deaths, 170 Cases of Lassa Fever in Three Weeks","At least 32 people have died of Lassa fever since the beginning of the New Year, according to data from",health,0 -US Firm Kimberly-Clark Expands Investment in Nigeria to Over $100m,The United States has said it is proud to be one of the largest foreign investors in Nigeria as leading,business,1 -Russian Gas Still Flowing to Europe Despite Deadline Day for Rouble Payments Arriving,"The amount of gas flowing into Europe from Russia hit its highest level in four months on Friday, despite threats",business,1 -Nigeria Orders Reactivation of Covid Isolation Centres Nationwide,Nigeria’s federal government has directed all Covid-19 Isolation Centres across the country to immediately activate their facilities in anticipation of,health,0 -Analysts Project $100 Supercycle for Oil Post-pandemic,A steady rise in oil prices since late last year could presage a new ‘supercycle’ in oil as the world,business,1 -‘Twitter on the Continent’: Tech Giant Sets Up African HQ in Ghana,Twitter has announced its African presence by setting up a base of operations in Ghana. The tech giant said in,tech,5 -Rising Chip Prices Fuel Samsung’s Best Quarterly Profit in 3 Years,Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday flagged a 28% jump in its third-quarter operating profit to the highest in three,tech,5 -Hyundai Motor Group Plans to Launch EVs in China Every Year Starting 2022,South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in China every year starting,business,1 -Trump Tells Supporters in Pennsylvania They Can ‘Save the American Dream’,President Donald Trump on Saturday told supporters in Pennsylvania that they have the chance to “save the American dream” by,politics,2 -South Korean Health Workers Drop Strike Plans after Agreement,South Korean frontline health workers on Thursday dropped plans to strike after they reached an agreement with the government on,health,0 -Puma Announces Wizkid as New Face of Suede Classics Range,"Nigerian star Wizkid has been announced as the latest ambassador for sportswear brand, Puma. The musician is the new Puma",entertainment,3 -Seplat Explains Acquisition of ExxonMobil Assets,"Seplat Energy has defended its acquisition of oil assets belonging to Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), in the face of",business,1 -"In Boost for Africa, Senegal to Make Covid Shots Next Year",Senegal could begin producing COVID-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells aimed at boosting Africa's,health,0 -International Energy Agency Cuts Oil Demand Forecast as New Lockdowns Temper Recovery,The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered forecasts for global oil demand as renewed lockdowns to contain the Covid-19 pandemic,business,1 -Nigeria Appeal Court Reverses Nullification of Diri’s Election as Bayelsa Governor,"A five man panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, reversed the nullification of",politics,2 -Tunisia Fight Back to Hold Nigeria 1-1 in Friendly,Nigeria’s Super Eagles were forced to a one-all draw on Tuesday by Tunisia in a friendly played in Austria. The,sports,4 -‘It Doesn’t Matter Who Pays for Vaccines’: BUA Tells CACOVID Not to ‘Play Politics’ with Nigerians’ Lives,"BUA Group, a member of the steering committee of Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), responded Monday evening to a statement issued",health,0 -Nigeria Banks on Finance Act for Quick Economic Recovery,"Nigeria’s federal government has expressed optimism that the implementation of the Finance Act, 2020 and Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI)",business,1 -Ruling Party Candidate Projected Winner of Niger Presidential Vote,Niger's electoral commission is set to announce the final results of the country's presidential election on Saturday with the candidate of the ruling party,politics,2 -"Access Bank, ARISE.TV Website, Aisha Yesufu Nominated for GAGE Awards",The GAGE Awards 2021 has finally opened its portal for voting of digital practitioners who have emerged from 20 categories.,tech,5 -"Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Anti-Open Grazing Bills",The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state’s Value Added Tax (VAT) and the bill that prohibits,politics,2 -Mbappé Signs Three-Year Deal at PSG Deal After Rejecting Madrid,The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga came to a conclusion on Saturday amid confirmation the Paris Saint-Germain forward had snubbed a,sports,4 -"Nigeria LNG Generates $108bn, Delivers 5,000 Cargoes in 21 Years","The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has delivered 5,000 cargoes to its customers around the world and generated $108 billion",business,1 -NLC: Nigerian Workers Constitute Labour Party’s Major Structure,The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that workers in the country have decided to support the Labour Party in,politics,2 -"Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo Launches New Party, Vows to Stay in Politics",Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo vowed on Sunday to continue in politics “until my death” as he launched a,politics,2 -Late Ronaldo Goal Caps Man United Fightback Against Atalanta,Cristiano Ronaldo headed the winner nine minutes from time as Manchester United came back from two goals down to record,sports,4 -Nigerian Stock Market Rallies to $1.1bn Gain in April,"The Nigerian stock market rebounded from the losses it suffered in February and March, gaining N418 billion (about $1.1bn) in",business,1 -China Evergrande Sells Entire Stake in Streaming Platform HengTen to Ease Debt Burden,"China Evergrande Group is selling its entire stake in streaming services firm HengTen Network Group for HK$2.13 billion ($273.5 million),",business,1 -"Nigeria: Youth Groups Storm APC Convention, Endorse Central Bank Chief Emefiele for President",Various groups of youths from across the country in their hundreds stormed the venue of the APC convention in Abuja,politics,2 -Fifteen Asian-Pacific Countries Sign World’s Biggest Trade Deal,"Fifteen countries have formed the world's largest trading bloc, covering nearly a third of the global economy. The Regional Comprehensive",business,1 -Nigeria: Central Bank Releases $200m to Banks to Quell FX Speculation,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released a total of $200 million to all commercial banks in the,business,1 -"Democrats Grill Barrett on Abortion, Healthcare During Second Day of Supreme Court Nominee Hearing",US President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett faced some tough questions on everything from Obamacare to her,politics,2 -"Vaccine Rollout, US Stimulus Boost Global Economic Outlook, OECD Says",The global economic outlook has brightened as vaccine rollouts gain speed and the United States launches a vast new stimulus,business,1 -Sadiq Khan Elected London Mayor for a Second Term,"Sadiq Khan has been re-elected mayor of London, in a tighter-than-expected race, providing a boost to the opposition Labour party",politics,2 -Sweden Votes in Magdalena Andersson as First Female PM,"Magdalena Andersson has been approved by Sweden's parliament as the country's first ever female prime minister, after replacing Stefan Lofven",politics,2 -Nigeria Unveils Policy for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines,Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new vaccine policy meant to enhance access and use of vaccines for protection of,health,0 -Nigeria: Obi Cubana Spends Second Day in EFCC’s Custody,"Popular socialite and businessman, Mr. Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has spent his second day in detention. He was yet",entertainment,3 -South Africa Resumes Administering Johnson & Johnson Jabs to Health Care Workers,South Africa has resumed giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to health care workers after a more than two-week pause,health,0 -"Full-Strength Super Eagles in Lively Session in Tangier, Morocco","All 24 players invited by Head Coach Gernot Rohr have arrived in Tangier, Morocco, and trained on Thursday ahead of",sports,4 -Nigeria Confirms Two Cases of Omicron,The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the,health,0 -"Again, Nigeria Senate Demands Rejig of Nigeria’s Security Architecture","Nigerian Senators have commenced legislative activities for the year by asking the country's President, Muhammadu Buhari to direct the National Security Adviser, the",politics,2 -"Elon Musk’s SpaceX Violated Launch License in Explosive Starship Test, Report Says","SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise",tech,5 -Djokovic’s Detention Becomes Political Issue in Australia,"On a tennis court, Novak Djokovic’s timing is perfect. But when he arrived in Australia to play the first Grand",sports,4 -PM Johnson Prepares to Call in Army as Panic Buying Drains UK Petrol Pumps,Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering calling in the army to drive fuel tankers as petrol stations prepare for,business,1 -Teenager Leylah Fernandez Beats Elina Svitolina to Reach US Open Semi-finals,Teenager Leylah Fernandez produced another fearless performance to beat Elina Svitolina and set up a US Open semi-final with Aryna,sports,4 -US Open: Naomi Osaka Wins in First Grand Slam Since French Open Withdrawal,Defending champion Naomi Osaka claimed a straight-set victory at the US Open on her first Grand Slam appearance since withdrawing,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Southern Governors Reject Removal of Electronic Transmission of Election Results,Governors of Nigeria's southern region have rejected in strong terms the removal of electronic transmission of election results from the,politics,2 -Russian Racing Driver Kvyat Criticises ‘Unfair’ Sports Bans,"Former Russian Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat said Tuesday that ""sports should remain outside politics"" and decried the banning of",sports,4 -Scientists Say India Government Ignored Warnings Amid Coronavirus Surge,A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and,health,0 -Scandal-Hit Boris Johnson Faces Major Test in Local UK Elections,John Jones is the sort of voter that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cannot afford to lose – but already,politics,2 -Nigeria: Former President Obasanjo Denies Floating Political Party,A former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied claims that he is floating a political party. He noted that reports,politics,2 -"Yemi Alade Joins Drogba, Banderas as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador",Rita Osakwe Nigerian popstar Yemi Alade has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. Kicking off her,entertainment,3 -"EU Has Spent €100m to Support Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Envoy",The European Union has so far committed over €100 million to assist in the sustenance of democratic governance in Nigeria,politics,2 -Tokyo 2020: Canada Clinch Olympic Women Football Gold After Defeating Sweden on Penalties,Canada’s women’s football team have triumphed at the Tokyo Olympics following a hugely dramatic win over Sweden in the gold,sports,4 -Putin Rejects Trump’s Criticism of Biden Family Business,Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he saw nothing criminal in Hunter Biden’s past business ties with Ukraine,politics,2 -Fifa Bans Chad Indefinitely From Global Football,World football governing body Fifa has banned Chad from global football until further notice over government interference in the running of,sports,4 -Lagos to Raise N25bn through Green Bond,"Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FMDQ Group and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD)",business,1 -"‘No Room for Error,’ Pinnick Charges Super Eagles Ahead of Liberia World Cup Qualifier in Morocco","President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has told the Super Eagles to leave no room for",sports,4 -Nigeria Vows to Sanction Depot Owners Selling Petrol Above Official Price,"The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, at the weekend vowed that the federal government would sanction petrol depot",business,1 -Implementation of $1bn Anti-Malaria Project in Nigeria May Suffer Setback,"Representative of the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund, Mr. Ibrahim Tajudeen has said the utilisation of a $1.136",health,0 -Nigeria: APC Senators Insist Yobe Governor Buni Remains Party Chairman,"Senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, after a closed-door meeting for about three",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Another Electoral Office Set Ablaze in Southeast Imo, Eighth Since 2019 Election",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says another of its office in Nigeria's southeastern state of Imo was set ablaze,politics,2 -Nigeria: Unease Over Yobe Governor Buni’s Alleged Plans for APC Chairmanship,There is rising tension in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following an alleged plan by the Chairman of the,politics,2 -‘I Have a Warrior Mindset’: Joshua Warns Pulev Ahead of World Heavyweight Clash,"World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is insisting that he has eradicated past mistakes and now has a ""warrior mindset"" as",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Electoral Body Announces Date for 2023 General Elections,"Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the next general elections in Nigeria will be held on Saturday, February 18",politics,2 -"With Buni Expected to Reclaim Party Chairmanship on Monday, Buhari Cautions APC Leaders Against Backstabbing",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has appraised recent developments in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and warned the leaders and,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Governor Ayade’s Decision to Leave PDP Unfortunate, Says Ex-Cross River Governor Duke",A former Governor of Cross River State Donald Duke has described as unfortunate Governor Ben Ayade's defection from the Peoples,politics,2 -Elon Musk Surpasses Bill Gates to Become World’s 2nd-richest Person,Elon Musk has overtaken Bill Gates as the world's second-richest person. His net worth is now $128 billion. Musk's wealth,tech,5 -"Apple to Stop Sale of Rival Earphones, Speakers","Apple is no longer selling headphones and wireless speakers from competitors such as Sonos Inc., Bose Corp. and Logitech because",tech,5 -Super Eagles All Test Negative for Covid-19 Ahead of Sierra Leone Match,Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have all been given medical clearance to Play in Friday’s AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars,sports,4 -"Nigeria Approves Moderna, Sputnik, Korean Astrazeneca for Covid Vaccination",Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved three additional Covid-19 vaccines for use. Ahead,health,0 -Half of US Adults Have Received at Least One Covid Shot,"Half of all adults in the US have received at least one Covid-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another",health,0 -Bank of England Holds Interest Rate,The Bank of England voted unanimously to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a record low of 0.1,business,1 -"Ronaldo, Ramsey Score to Keep Juventus in Serie A Title Race",Aaron Ramsey and Cristiano Ronaldo both struck late goals as Juventus saw off 10-man Sassuolo to remain in touch in,sports,4 -"Nigeria: By Approving e-Transmission of Election Results, Senate Gives Power Back to Citizens","The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, yielded to intense public pressure to reverse its earlier decision to subject electronic transfer of",politics,2 -Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Featuring Tems Named Best Song of 2021 By Rolling Stone,"After revealing the best albums of 2021, Rolling Stone is sharing the 50 best songs of the past year. Landing at the top of",entertainment,3 -"With New $250m Funding, Flutterwave Now Highest-Valued African Startup at Over $3bn","Flutterwave, a leading technology company, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $250 million in Series D funding, valuing the",business,1 -"Fans Can’t Return to Sports Event in October Due to COVID Spike, UK PM Says","By Editor UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed plans for fans to return to watch live sport events in",sports,4 -"Taylor Swift Sets Record, Becomes First to Sell One Million Album Copies in 2020","US artist Taylor Swift’s latest album ‘Folklore’ has returned to number one in America, becoming the first record to sell",entertainment,3 -Development Bank SA Partners With Invest Africa To Create Sustainable Finance Solutions,"As a means of generating sustainable finance solutions adapted to African markets, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), is partnering",business,1 -"Nigeria: ‘I’m Still Ebonyi Governor, Judgment Ousting Me Was Bought,’ Umahi Says","Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi, on Tuesday, described his removal by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for",politics,2 -Nigerian Senator Okorocha Seeks Buhari’s Intervention in N2.9bn Fraud Case,"A former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before President",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to Four-year High of 17.33%, Food Inflation Highest in 11 Years","Nigeria's consumer price index, which measures the rate of increase in the price of goods and services, rose to 17.33",business,1 -Brighton Come From Behind to Beat Man City 3-2,Brighton welcomed back fans to the Amex Stadium with a stirring 3-2 comeback win over Premier League champions Manchester City,sports,4 -Newcastle Denied as Cavani Rescues Point for Man United,Edinson Cavani came off the bench to score an equaliser for an out-of-sorts Manchester United and dash Newcastle's hopes of,sports,4 -"Nigerians Eager to Chase Out APC in 2023, Says NNPP Presidential Candidate Kwankwaso","Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, says from all indications, Nigerians are tired",politics,2 -"Super Eagles Land in Camp Ahead of Algeria, Tunisia Friendlies",Defender Kenneth Omeruo and forward Moses Simon were among the early arrivals at the Super Eagles’ Hotel die Zeit an,sports,4 -"Tottenham 1-3 Man United: Cavani Shines as Spurs, Mourinho Collapse Again",Edinson Cavani’s late diving header saw Manchester United come from behind against Tottenham after the striker saw an opener controversially,sports,4 -"With $130trn Tied to Renewables Globally, Nigeria Walks Tight Rope in Bid for Oil Sector Investment",Nigeria’s desire to continue reaping the benefits of its oil and gas resources before the world fully embraces renewables may,business,1 -"Chelsea’s Tuchel Criticises Premiership Schedule, Says His Side ‘Are Struggling’","Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has called the Premier League schedule ""not fair"" and said his side ""are struggling"" after sustaining",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Dangote, Flour Mills, BUA at War Over New Sugar Refinery","Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and the Chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria",business,1 -"Arthur Nzeribe, Founder of Infamous Association for Better Nigeria, is Dead","Senator Arthur Nzeribe, infamous for the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), the mastermind of June 12 annulment is dead. He",politics,2 -Ever Given Container Ship Begins Exit from Suez Canal 106 Days after Getting Stuck,"Ever Given, the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March is finally resuming its",business,1 -Buhari Announces NNPC’s $697m Profit After Tax,"Nigeria's National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recorded N287 billion, some $697 million in 2020, the first time in the 44-year history",business,1 -"Nigeria: Court Summons AGF, INEC over Emefiele’s Application for a Restraining Order Ahead of 2023 Elections","A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned till May 12, the decision to grant a restraining order requested",politics,2 -Germany-France Heavyweight Clash Set to Light Up Euro 2020,"France vs Germany is one of the most anticipated matchups of the Euro 2020 group stage, and it could well",sports,4 -Mexico Overcome Super Eagles 2-1 in Friendly,Mexico earned a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a friendly on Saturday night as El Tri launched a stretch of summer matches in preparation for,sports,4 -"French Champions PSG Sack Tuchel, Pochettino Favourite to Take Charge","French Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint Germain have sacked their manager Thomas Tuchel, multiple news outlets are reporting. Tuchel took charge of",sports,4 -"Getting Covid-19 Vaccine is of Utmost Concern to Nigeria, Says VP Osinbajo",Nigeria's Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said getting the Covid-19 vaccine is a matter of utmost concern for the country.,health,0 -Nigeria Scraps Post-Arrival PCR Covid Test for Fully Vaccinated Travellers,Nigeria's federal government has scrapped post-arrival PCR COVID tests for fully vaccinated travellers entering Nigeria. This was contained in a,health,0 -‘I Am Ready for Tyson Fury’: Anthony Joshua Throws Down the Gauntlet,British-Nigerian unified heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua has set his sights on a title showdown with fellow Briton,sports,4 -"Dangote: Nigeria to Save $2.5bn Annually from Petrochemical, Fertiliser Plants","The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that the Nigerian economy will be boosted by over $2.5",business,1 -Nigeria: NUPRC Moves to Resolve Outstanding Issues Regarding Marginal Fields,The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NURPC) on Thursday moved to resolve all outstanding issues delaying the conclusion of the,business,1 -Sixteen Year Old Marsai Martin Sets Record as Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer,"Marsai Martin, who is known for playing Diane on ABC's ‘Black-ish,’ has broken a Guinness World Record as the youngest",entertainment,3 -Court Restrains Nigeria Government from Accessing $486m Unclaimed Dividends,A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta has granted an interim order restraining the federal government from taking over the,business,1 -Oil Prices Tumble Below $100 to Pre-Russia-Ukraine War Levels,Both major crude benchmarks shed more than $5 a barrel on Thursday.Read more,business,1 -Christian Association Demands Return of Nigeria to ‘True Secular State’,The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the National Assembly to ensure the removal of sections of the constitution,politics,2 -Nigeria VP Osinbajo to Announce Presidential Bid after February 26 APC Convention,Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has concluded plans to announce his presidential ambition immediately after the All Progressives Congress (APC),politics,2 -"Nigeria: Southern Presidency Gathers Momentum as Benue Governor Ortom, Middle Belt Endorse Demand","The quest for southern presidency in 2023 gathered momentum on Tuesday as Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, the Middle",politics,2 -"Sabotage Could Be Behind Tragedy on Baldwin Film Set, Lawyer Says",A lawyer for the armourer who oversaw weapons used on the Rust film set has suggested that someone deliberately put,entertainment,3 -"At $450 Million, Nigeria Owes 25% of Global Airlines’ Blocked Funds, Says IATA",The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that airlines unremitted revenues from Nigeria (known as blocked funds) has risen,business,1 -"Nigeria: Despite Power Shift Clamour, Northern PDP May Present Presidential Aspirants","Despite the popular clamour for the presidency to shift to the southern part of the country, there are strong",politics,2 -"Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill to Repeal NSIA, Sovereign Wealth Fund",The House of Representatives at plenary on Thursday rejected a bill that sought to repeal the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority,politics,2 -Rivers Governor Wike Advocates New Revenue Sharing Formula to Favour Nigerian States,Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has advocated a new revenue sharing formula that will increase the percentage Nigerian states get,politics,2 -Britain Bans New Huawei 5G Kit Installation from September 2021,"British telecommunications firms must not install new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021, the government said on Monday, as part",tech,5 -Potential Covid Vaccine Drives Soaring Oil Prices,"Oil surged on Monday, putting it on track for its biggest daily gain in more than six months after Pfizer",business,1 -New York Times Buys Viral Word Game Wordle,"The New York Times said on Monday that it has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded",entertainment,3 -Rice Farmers Buy APC Presidential Forms for Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele,A coalition of rice farmers and other crop growers on Friday moved to drag the Governor of the Central Bank,politics,2 -AFCON: Mane Concussed But Scores Before Being Taken Off as Senegal Reach Quarter Finals,"Sadio Mane scored as Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations,",sports,4 -Olympics Expels Two Belarus Coaches Over Athlete’s Removal,Two Belarusian coaches have lost their Olympic accreditations after allegedly attempting to force an athlete to leave the Games in,sports,4 -"Nigeria: FG Considers Three Options to Address Electoral Act Impasse, Including Litigation","Nigeria's federal government has disclosed that it was considering three options, which included litigation, to address the refusal by the",politics,2 -‘Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story’ Has Official Trailer Released,"The official trailer for the highly anticipated Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, a remake of the 1995 classic by Play Network",entertainment,3 -"Katsina Governor Masari Says Politics Is About Fair Leadership Not Religion, as Northern Christians Take Protest to Buhari",Gov. Aminu Bello Masari on Friday waved aside the disapproval of the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the APC.Read more,politics,2 -"Kanye, Busta Rhymes Present as DMX Immortalised By Family, Close Friends at Memorial","DMX’s legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honoured for his strong faith and respected as one",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: FG Admits Gaps in Provision of Health, Social Needs for Older Persons",Nigeria's Federal Government has admitted that despite the numbers of Nigerians with age 60 years and above standing at 14.8,health,0 -New York’s Two Senators Join Mounting Calls for Governor Cuomo to Resign,New York’s two US senators joined other leading Democrats in urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign on Friday,politics,2 -England Scraps Coronavirus Quarantine for ‘High Value’ Business Travellers from Saturday,"“High value” international business travellers will not have to quarantine when travelling to England, even if they come from places",business,1 -"Fury Set for Wilder Trilogy in Vegas July 24, Joshua Bout to Be ‘Pushed to December’",Tyson Fury will reportedly fight Deontay Wilder on July 24 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with his heavyweight bout,sports,4 -Tuchel Criticise Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea Draw with Southampton,Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he hauled off substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi as he wasn’t happy with his “energy or attitude”.,sports,4 -Christian Association of Nigeria Disowns Bishops Who Attended APC Running Mate Shettima’s Unveiling,"""The people paraded as Bishops did not have enough time to learn how to wear Bishop garments. Take a closer",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 Others for Qatar 2022 Qualifying Games Against CAR","Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain Wlliam Ekong and 21 others for the Super",sports,4 -Japan to Issue Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates in December,"Japan will issue online COVID-19 vaccination certificates from December, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday. The government plans to issue",health,0 -Chelsea Make Light Work of Spurs to Reach Carabao Cup Final,Chelsea eased into the Carabao Cup final as they closed out a comfortable semi-final win over Tottenham. Spurs never seriously,sports,4 -Kano Governor Ganduje’s Aide Arrested After Calling on President Buhari to Resign,"Nigeria's secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, a social media aide to Kano State",politics,2 -Preliminary Research Detects ‘Unique’ Covid-19 Variant in Kenya,"Preliminary research has detected a new variant of the coronavirus in Kenya, with the research carried out by the state-linked",health,0 -Nigeria Government Refutes Allegations Leveled Against Ambassador-designate,"Nigeria's Federal Government on Wednesday refuted allegations levelled in an online publication against one of the ambassador-designates. The ambassador-designate, Mrs.",politics,2 -"‘Two Great Powers’: Biden, Putin Plunge into Hours of Talks","With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin plunged into hours of",politics,2 -South African Doctors See Signs Omicron is Milder Than Delta,"As the omicron variant sweeps through South Africa, Dr. Unben Pillay is seeing dozens of sick patients a day. Yet",health,0 -"Ondo Will Sustainably Produce Cocoa, Says Governor Akeredolu","Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday said his administration will ensure that cocoa production remains stable and is sustained",business,1 -US Grounds Virgin Galactic Flights Pending Mishap Probe,The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday barred Virgin Galactic from flying its SpaceShipTwo until the agency approves its,tech,5 -Tottenham Announce Nuno Espirito Santo as New Manager,"Tottenham Hotspur have named Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Espirito Santo",sports,4 -Elon Musk Threatens to Walk Away from Twitter Deal Over Fake Accounts,"Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing",business,1 -"To Beat INEC’s Deadline, Tinubu Quietly Submits Forms, Includes Placeholder as Running Mate","Desperate to beat the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress",politics,2 -"Nigeria May Drop Legal Charges Against Striking Doctors, Insists on No-work No-pay Policy",The Nigerian government has said it will drop all legal charges against the striking resident doctors if they suspend their,health,0 -Arsenal Boss Arteta Confirms Partey Injury with Midfielder Set for Scan,The Ghana international was forced off during the defeat against Aston Villa and faces a nervous wait to discover the,sports,4 -"Trailing in National Polls, Trump Attacks Biden at Pennsylvania Rally","With Election Day just three weeks away, US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden concentrated on battleground",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Central Bank Chief, Comms Minister Settle Banks, MTN’s Dispute over Commission",Emma Okonji Four days after commercial banks disconnected customers of MTN Nigeria from the use of the Unstructured Supplementary Service,business,1 -CBN Orders Banks to Shut Accounts of Persons Involved in Cryptocurrency Trading,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all financial institutions including banks in the country to shut accounts of,business,1 -Philippine Leader Duterte’s Preferred Successor Quits Presidential Race,"Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, the preferred successor of Rodrigo Duterte, said on Tuesday he was withdrawing his candidacy for",politics,2 -"Trump Facing Legal, Political Headwinds as He Eyes Comeback","As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as",politics,2 -"Nigeria: GAGE Awards Announces Nominees, Opens Portals for Votes","Nigeria's leading digital awards organised to recognise, promote and reward digital personalities and brands on a global platform, the GAGE",entertainment,3 -Conor McGregor Vows to ‘Smack’ Nigerian UFC Champion Kamaru Usman For ‘Copying’ Him,"Conor McGregor says he will ""smack"" UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for ""copying his shots"" in his victory over Jorge Masvidal",sports,4 -"NNPC Eyes $8.7bn Investments from Rehabilitation of Refineries, Pipelines",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expects an investment of about $8.7 billion to flow in during the rehabilitation of,business,1 -"Nigeria’s Presidency Not For Moneybags, Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Tells Kaduna Delegates","Ekiti state Governor and Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Fayemi, has said that Nigeria’s presidency is",politics,2 -Nigeria: Experts Urge FG to Provide Bailout Funds for Marginal Oil Field Awardees,As the 2020 marginal oil field awardees currently struggle to raise fund to commence the development of their respective assets,business,1 -"Nigeria: New Revenue Formula Proposes Reduction of FG’s Allocation By 3.33%, States to Increase By 3.07%",The nation's 30-year-old revenue allocation formula would soon be reviewed with a proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal,politics,2 -Pope’s Personal Doctor Dies from Coronavirus ‘Complications’,"Pope Francis' personal doctor has died from Covid complications aged 78. Fabrizio Soccorsi, who was chosen as the pontiff's personal",health,0 -Oyetola Advises on Herbs as Solution to Illnesses,"Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said the solution to human illnesses lies in herbs",health,0 -Ex-VP Atiku Says Zoning the Presidency Not the Solution to Nigeria’s Problems,"Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says Nigeria’s president can come from any part of the country. Abubakar spoke on Thursday at",politics,2 -"Reconstruct Nigerian Drainages with Proper Sewer Systems to Combat Malaria, Generate Electricity – Francis Nwapa","A pest control specialist and malaria advocate, Mr Francis Nwapa has called on the government at all levels to reconstruct",health,0 -"Nigeria Governors’ Chairman Fayemi, Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Defend Buhari’s Veto of Direct Primaries","Nigeria Governors’ Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, have both",politics,2 -Halland Scores Twice as Dortmund Rout Freiburg in Front of Fans,"Erling Braut Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Freiburg in the Bundesliga in front of 11,500 fans. Manchester United",sports,4 -Champions League Holders Bayern Low on Defenders Ahead of Red Bull Clash,Holders Bayern Munich are short on defenders for Wednesday's home Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg with Niklas Suele,sports,4 -China’s Exports Beat Forecast Amid Power Shortages,"China’s export growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, as still solid global demand offset some of the pressures on factories from",business,1 -"FA Cup Draw: Everton Host Man City, Leicester Face Man Utd in Quarter-finals",Everton will host Premier League leaders Manchester City and Leicester City face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the FA,sports,4 -"Nigeria Airline Operators Deny Fixing Base Fare, Lament Loss of $60m to Bird Strikes, Flight Cancellations","The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has denied fixing base fare for economy flight tickets at N50, 000 as travellers",business,1 -"US Slaps Tariffs on French and German Wines, Aircraft Parts Amid EU Dispute","US trade officials said on Wednesday they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and wines",business,1 -FBI Says Iran and Russia Have US Voter Information,US national security officials have reported Iran was responsible for sending threatening emails to Democratic voters. The emails appeared to,politics,2 -US Preparing for 1-year Covid-19 Booster Shots; Pfizer Chief Sees Need,The United States is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine to 12 months,health,0 -CNN: Trump Justice Department Seized Reporter’s Phone Records,"The Trump administration Justice Department secretly obtained the 2017 phone records of a CNN correspondent, the network said Thursday in",politics,2 -"New York Orders Schools to Close on Thursday as US Records 250,000 Covid Deaths","The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the",health,0 -Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Lower Trade Cost to Boost Africa’s Economic Recovery,"The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for lower trade costs to boost Africa’s",business,1 -Hundreds of Colleagues Back Google Expert ‘Fired Over Email’,"Hundreds of Google employees are rallying behind an Ethiopian-born AI expert who they allege has been subjected to ""racism, gaslighting, censorship"" and ""a",tech,5 -"Jesus, Walker Test Positive for Covid-19","Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for Covid-19. The players, along with two members",sports,4 -Champions League: Chelsea Earn Creditable 1-1 Draw at Real Madrid But May Rue Missed Chances,Chelsea take a slender advantage back to Stamford Bridge – but will be left wondering how Real Madrid are still,sports,4 -Chevron Nigeria Set to Lay Off 25% of Workforce,"Oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and CNL",business,1 -Naira Weakens to N600/$ at Parallel Market as Politicians Mop Up Dollars,Politicians stocking up dollars ahead of political parties’ primary elections over the weekend have driven the naira to a new,business,1 -Court Orders Shorter Sentence for ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic,A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that “Tiger King” Joe Exotic should get a shorter prison sentence for his role,entertainment,3 -Barkindo: OPEC Has Continued to Grow Despite Doomsday Predictions,"Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) , Dr Sanusi Barkindo, at the weekend stated that the",business,1 -"Drake Wins Billboard Artist of the Decade Award, The Weeknd Dominates with Ten Wins",Canadian popstar Drake was honoured with the prestigious Artist of the Decade award at the Billboard Awards on Sunday night.,entertainment,3 -Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy as Arteta Punishes Disciplinary Breach,"Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy and will not be selected for Wednesday’s match against West Ham,",sports,4 -Uber Sees Slowest Recovery of Ride Business in US Market,"Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday demand for its food-delivery service exploded in the latest quarter, but recovery in its",business,1 -Russia Mandates Vaccinations for Some as Virus Cases Surge,They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians,health,0 -Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter Chief Executive,Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will step down as head of the social media platform he co-founded a decade and a,tech,5 -"Nigeria: House to Meet with NNPC GMD, DG NCAA, Jet A1 Marketers Over Aviation Fuel Scarcity","Worried about the present challenge being faced by airline operators following the hike in the price of aviation fuel, the",business,1 -West Ham 3-2 Leicester: Lingard Fires Brace as Hammers Reclaim Fourth Spot,Jesse Lingard continued his remarkable scoring run as West Ham narrowly resisted a late Leicester fightback in a key clash,sports,4 -"Absence From S/South Summit Not Out of Disrespect, Presidency Explains",The Nigerian presidency has expressed regret over the absence of its delegation from a meeting of South-South stakeholders that was fixed for Tuesday,politics,2 -England Thrash Ukraine 4-0 to Reach First Euro Semis in 25 Years,England produced a magnificent display as they thrashed Ukraine in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark,sports,4 -"Nigeria: No Plan to Convert Domiciliary Accounts to Naira, CBN Insists",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again dispelled speculations that it was planning to convert the foreign exchange (FX),business,1 -"California’s Night-time Covid Curfew Begins, as US Cases Hit 12 Million","California began a night-time curfew on Saturday, in an attempt to curb a surge in coronavirus cases. The western state's",health,0 -Boeing Directors Agree to $237.5m Settlement Over 737 MAX Safety Oversight,Boeing Co (BA.N) current and former company directors have reached a $237.5 million proposed settlement with shareholders to settle a,business,1 -Trump’s Rivalry with His Then VP Pence Intensifies as Both Consider Vying for Presidency in 2024,The two will hold duelling rallies in Arizona on Friday as they stump for rival candidates.Read more,politics,2 -FIFA Bans CAF President Ahmad For Five Years,"An Independent Ethics Committee of the world's football governing body FIFA has handed the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),",sports,4 -OPEC Pledges Support for Access to Modern Energy Sources,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday pledged its support for the 1.1 billion people globally without access,business,1 -Sierra Leone President Celebrates 4-4 Draw against Super Eagles,"Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, has praised the Leone Stars for their gallantry in securing a 4-4 draw against",sports,4 -Covid-19: Court Orders Reopening of Popular Abuja Markets,"A Nigerian court has ordered the reopening of popular Wuse, UTC markets and Murg Shopping Plaza shut down on Monday",health,0 -NAFDAC Targets 70% Reduction of Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Imports by 2025,"As part of efforts to achieve drug security in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control",health,0 -"NBA, Basketball Africa League Launch Gender Equality Initiative","In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the launch",sports,4 -Black Panther Will Not Be Recast Following Chadwick Boseman’s Death,"Chadwick Boseman's character in Black Panther will not be recast with a new actor for the blockbuster's sequel, Marvel Studios",entertainment,3 -"Rule Me Out of Race for Nigeria Vice President, Says Borno Governor Zulum","Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday, said he should be ruled out of the contest for the nation’s",politics,2 -"Azpilicueta, Alonso Seal First Win of Tuchel Era as Chelsea Sweep Burnley 2-0",Thomas Tuchel registered his first win in charge of Chelsea as goals from Cesar Azpilicueta and the recalled Marcos Alonso,sports,4 -Incumbent PM Arden Wins New Zealand Election by Landslide,"New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country's general election. With most ballots tallied,",politics,2 -US Rapper J Cole Set to Play Against Nigeria in Basketball Africa League,American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC. The team will play Nigeria's,entertainment,3 -"No Preferred Bidder Yet for Nigeria Air, Government Clarifies",Nigeria's federal government on Wednesday said it was yet to appoint any bidder for the proposed Nigeria Air even as,business,1 -Nigeria: See the 13 Presidential Aspirants Recommended By APC Screening Panel,The John Odigie-Oyegun panel that screened the APC’s 23 presidential aspirants has recommended 13 aspirants to the party. The recommended,politics,2 -Google Delays Office Return Until January as Covid Worries Linger,"Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing",business,1 -"First Arabic Netflix Film Tackles Taboos, Sparks Controversy",A Lebanese father tells his teenage daughter she is free to choose whether to have sex with her boyfriend despite,entertainment,3 -Ex-NNPC GM Says Nigeria Could Have Saved $20bn by Deploying Technology to Tackle Oil Theft,"A former Group General Manager in charge of Research and Development division at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC),",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Defends Exchange Rate Policy, Says Country Facing Peculiar Challenges","Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday defended the apex bank’s managed-float exchange rate system, stressing",business,1 -Tokyo Olympics: Japan Holds Gymnastics Test Event with Fans,"Tokyo has hosted its first international sporting event since the coronavirus pandemic, seen as a major trial ahead of next",sports,4 -"National Carrier, Nigeria Air, to Commence Operations April 2022","Nigeria's proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, is set to begin flight operations by April 2022. The new official airline would",business,1 -Ghana Becomes First Country to Receive Covid Vaccines through COVAX,"A flight carrying 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India landed in Ghana’s capital",health,0 -"Low Cuts Five Players as Germany Prepare for Ukraine, Switzerland",Germany coach Joachim Low on Thursday cut five players from his squad to face Ukraine and Switzerland in the Nations,sports,4 -"Netflix Increases Standard, Premium Plans in South Africa","Netflix is increasing the price of its two most popular plans in South Africa, 'the Standard and Premium tiers', with",tech,5 -"Nigeria Accounts for 115 Million Cases of Genital Mutilation Globally, Says FG","Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen has said Nigeria has the highest number of cases of Female Genital",health,0 -"Nigeria: Peterside, Sanusi, Kukah, Others Partner to Mobilise Youths to Vote in 2023","The President and Founder of Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside has announced that the foundation has teamed up with select",politics,2 -"Zamalek, Raja Set for CAF Champions League Semi-final Showdown",Zamalek and Raja Casablanca will meet for the first leg of their CAF Champions League semifinal at Stade Mohamed V,sports,4 -"Russia Bans Facebook and Instagram Under ‘Extremism’ Law, WhatsApp Exempted","A Russian court has labelled Meta Platforms Inc an “extremist organisation”, banning the activities of the United States company on",tech,5 -‘No Subjects off Limits’: Oprah’s Bombshell Interview with Harry and Meghan Airs on Sunday,"In one of the most highly anticipated TV events of the year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—known to the",entertainment,3 -Defending Champions Algeria Join Senegal in Qualifying for AFCON 2022,"The two finalists of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal and Algeria, have become the earliest qualifiers for the",sports,4 -NFF Re-instates Salisu Yusuf as Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach,The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the re-instatement of Coach Salisu Yusuf to his position as Assistant,sports,4 -Chelsea Face a ‘Completely Different Man City Beast’ in Champions League Final,"Manchester City will be a ""completely different beast"" to the side beaten twice by Chelsea in the past few weeks",sports,4 -"Nigeria Owes Foreign Airlines $53m, IATA Says",The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that $53 million proceeds from sales of foreign airlines’ tickets are still,business,1 -Nigeria to Concession Four Airports For Decades,Nigeria's Aviation Ministry has said plans are in place to concession four of the country's airports which will enable private,business,1 -Covid-Shaming Pits Neighbours Against Each Other In Locked-Down Shanghai,"The tensions of lockdown have exposed divisions among Shanghai residents, pitting young against old, locals against outsiders, and above all,",health,0 -Nigeria: Zenith Bank to Bar Customers with Unrepatriated Export Proceeds,In line with a fresh directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that all exporters with unrepatriated export proceeds,business,1 -Femi Kuti Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to APC Group Over Shirts Bearing Fela’s Name,The son of the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has warned a group affiliated with the ruling party in,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Government, Operators Move to End $2bn Aircraft Maintenance Capital Flight",As part of efforts to end the huge capital flight spent on maintenance of aircraft overseas put at $2 billion,business,1 -Nigeria Signs $272m Power Plant Agreement with Transcorp,"Nigeria’s federal government will Thursday sign an agreement with Transcorp Consortium, the preferred bidder of Afam Power Plant, with a",business,1 -"TotalEnergies Invests Almost $30bn in Nigeria Within Eight Years, Government Says","Nigeria's federal government has disclosed that French oil major, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, has invested almost $30 billion in Nigeria's",business,1 -Real Beat Inter in Five-goal Thriller,Rodrygo's late strike gave Real Madrid victory over Inter Milan - their first Champions League win of the season. Real,sports,4 -"Governors’ Chair Fayemi, Benue Governor Ortom Praise Buhari for Withholding Assent to Electoral Bill","Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and his Benue State counterpart,",politics,2 -French President Macron Loses Parliament Majority In Stunning Setback,French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies on Sunday lost their absolute majority in the National Assembly and with it,politics,2 -Bidder Pays $28m for Space Trip with Amazon’s Bezos,A mystery bidder has paid $28m (£20m) for a seat on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's first crewed spaceflight by the,tech,5 -"Burna Boy Teases New Album, Releases First Single Since Grammy Win","Nigerian popstar Burna Boy is set to release a new album later this year, his first since his historic win",entertainment,3 -"EU Signs Gas Deal with Israel, Egypt in Bid to Ditch Russia","A tripartite deal between the European Union, Egypt and Israel on natural gas exportation has been signed. The EU bloc",business,1 -Buzzfeed Acquires HuffPost from Verizon Wireless,"HuffPost has a new owner, with its current parent company Verizon Media reaching an agreement to sell the site to",tech,5 -Ahmed Musa Linked with Galatasaray Switch,"Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, is being linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray, according to various",sports,4 -UK Mortgage Approvals Climb to 13-Year High,"The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK increased to 105,000 in November 2020, the highest level",business,1 -Americans Go to the Polls in Most Divisive Election in Decades,"Millions of Americans are voting in person on Tuesday, adding their ballots to the more than 99 million already cast",politics,2 -Japan’s Hayabusa2 Space Probe Delivers Rock Samples from Asteroid Ryugu,Japan’s space agency has retrieved a capsule carrying the first rock samples from beneath the surface of an asteroid that,tech,5 -20-Year Lifespan Solar Energy Makes Entry into Nigeria,"Infrastructural challenges facing rural communities in Nigeria should ease, as solar energy system with a 20-year lifespan arrives in the",business,1 -"Japan Confirms New Covid-19 Variant, Immigration Reports Infections","Japan confirmed a new variant of Covid-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility, presenting new challenges",health,0 -International Friendly: Super Eagles Ready to Tame Indomitable Lions Again on Friday,Nigeria's Super Eagles are determined to extend an unbeaten streak of five matches when they confront the Indomitable Lions of,sports,4 -Pressure Mounts on Arteta After Arsenal Suffer Eighth Premier League Defeat of Season,Arsenal slumped further to their eighth Premier Legue defeat of the season as Everton beat Mikel Arteta’s Gunners 2-1 at,sports,4 -Nigeria: Opposition PDP Says ‘Bandits Invasion of Presidential Villa Shows Buhari Can’t Secure Country’,"Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) says the invasion of Aso Presidential Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, by bandits and armed robbers ""further",politics,2 -"Nigeria: With Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Joining Race,  APC’s Presidential Aspirants Now 13",The number of presidential aspirants on the platform of the APC jumped to 13 on Friday as the Governor of,politics,2 -US: Potential Supreme Court Move to Overturn Abortion Rights Sends Protesters onto Streets,The bombshell draft U.S. Supreme Court decision suggesting the court may overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion,politics,2 -Trump ‘No Longer at Risk of Spreading Virus’ as He Embarks on Campaign to Florida Monday,"Donald Trump's doctor has said the US president is no longer at risk of transmitting Covid-19, giving him the all",politics,2 -"IMF Reverses Nigeria’s Growth Forecast  to -4.3% in 2020, Projects 1.7% growth for 2021",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reversed Nigeria’s 2020 economic growth from its earlier projected -5.4 per cent to -4.3 per,business,1 -"Nigeria Too Deeply Troubled to Be Handed Over to Tinubu, Says Ex-PDP Legal Adviser","A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mark Jacob, at the weekend took a swipe at",politics,2 -Mexican President López Obrador Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has tested positive for COVID-19, a development that comes as his country registers the",health,0 -"Continue VAT Collection in All States, Nigeria’s Finance Minister Directs FIRS","Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has directed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to continue",business,1 -New York Legislature Won’t Impeach Cuomo after He Quits,The New York state Assembly will suspend its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo once he steps down after its leader,politics,2 -"Nigeria: President Buhari Accuses State Governors of Rewarding Bandits With Money, Vehicles",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has warned state governors on the dangers of rewarding armed bandits stating that such policies can,politics,2 -Nigeria Raises $1.25bn Through Eurobonds as Public Debt Hits N41.026tn,"Nigeria has issued $1.250 (N520 billion) billion seven-year Eurobond in the International Capital Market (ICM), being the first African country",business,1 -NNPC to Borrow $3.8bn to Acquire Dangote Refinery Shares,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is planning to borrow $3.8 billion to actualise its agenda of acquiring a 20,business,1 -Court Clears Way for CBN’s eNaira Launch,"The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday okayed the take-off of the Central Bank of Nigeria Digital Currency (CBDC) also",business,1 -US Backs WTO’s Push for Covid Vaccine Patent Waivers,The US has thrown its support behind an initiative at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waive intellectual property protections,health,0 -Moderna Vaccine Appears to Work against New Covid Variants,"Moderna's Covid vaccine appears to work against new, more infectious variants of the pandemic virus found in the UK and",health,0 -Nigeria Insists on Right to Produce Head of West African Gas Authority,Nigeria's federal government has insisted that it wasn’t in breach of any part of the treaty setting up the West,business,1 -"Nigeria: NDLEA, DSS Seal Off Abuja Hotel to ‘Stop Launch of New Psychoactive Drink’",A joint team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Department of State Services (DSS) have raided and sealed,health,0 -"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Goes to  Supreme Court Over VAT, Wants Stay of Execution Nullified",The Rivers State government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court of Nigeria to quash the ruling of the Court of,business,1 -Jota Scores Hat-trick as Liverpool Pummel Atalanta 5-0,In-form Diogo Jota scored a terrific hat-trick as Liverpool made a big Champions League statement of intent with a stunning,sports,4 -"England Must ‘Hunt Down’ Teams Like Wales to Become World’s Best, Southgate Says","Manager Gareth Southgate says England must ""hunt down"" teams like top-ranked Belgium if they are to become the best team",sports,4 -Nigeria: Imo’s Uzodinma Breaks from Southern Governors on Anti-open Grazing,"With just six days to the September 1, 2021 target set by the 17 southern governors for states in the",politics,2 -"Despite Being Banned in Nigeria, Twitter Records $1.28bn Revenue Increase In Q3 2021","Despite Twitter ban in Nigeria, the platform recorded $1.28 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, representing a",business,1 -Covid-19: Lagos Targets 30% Vaccination in One Year,Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state aims to vaccinate 30 per cent of its population within one,health,0 -Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Be Recalled as Nike Agrees to Settle Lawsuit,"Nike says the art collective which made ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of human blood in the soles has",entertainment,3 -Tyson Fury’s US Promoter Bob Arum Hopes to Agree Anthony Joshua Fight Within Two Weeks,Tyson Fury's US promoter Bob Arum is '95%' confident about agreeing the Anthony Joshua fight - and hopes to sign,sports,4 -Nigeria: Game on as Appeal Court Clears PDP for National Convention,"An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday dismissed the appeal of the suspended National Chairman of",politics,2 -"Osimhen, Balogun, Dennis, Shehu to Miss AFCON as Health Concerns Force Nigeria to Amend 28-Man List",Lively forward Victor Osimhen’s positive test to the coronavirus a couple of days ago and injury to the versatile Abdullahi,sports,4 -Ford to Invest $1 Billion to Upgrade South Africa Operations,"Ford Motor Co will invest $1.05 billion in its South African manufacturing operations, including upgrades to expand production of its",business,1 -"AFCON 2023: Mauritius Win Appeal Against Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Now to Play Nigeria","The Director of Competitions of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Samson Adamu has confirmed that Mauritius won a",sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Parliament Okays Autonomy for Local Governments, State Legislature, Judiciary",Members of Nigeria's National Assembly on Tuesday voted on the report of its Joint Committee on the Review of the,politics,2 -Picasso Masterpieces Fetch Nearly $110m at Las Vegas Auction,Eleven Pablo Picasso artworks that have been on display at a Las Vegas hotel for more than two decades have,entertainment,3 -"Power Devolution, State Police Demands Dominate Nigeria’s Constitution Review Hearings","The process for reviewing Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution gathered momentum Wednesday with clamours for creation of state police, devolution of powers",politics,2 -"Nigeria: APC’s Future Uncertain after Buhari’s Exit in 2023, Senate President Lawan Says","President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the future of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears",politics,2 -Super Eagles to Play June 2 Friendly Against Ecuador in New Jersey,The Nigeria Football Federation and the Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol on Friday announced that the ‘A’ National Teams of both,sports,4 -"AfDB Grants Uganda $500,000 for Development of Small Businesses in Oil Sector","The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda have signed a $500,000 grant agreement for financing of Micro, Small",business,1 -Portugal Finds 5 Monkeypox Cases in Men as Outbreak Spreads,"Portuguese health authorities on Wednesday confirmed five cases of monkeypox in young men, and Britain announced two more new cases,",health,0 -Nicki Minaj Reveals Baby Boy,"US rapper Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty welcomed their first child last month, and now the star has",entertainment,3 -Netflix Explores Life of Hip Hop Icon Biggie in New Documentary,"A documentary on the life and career of The Notorious B.I.G. is officially coming to Netflix, and the streaming service has unveiled",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Yoga Enthusiasts Troop to Indian High Commission for International Yoga Day,"Nearly 500 Yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life, Nigerian dignitaries, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of diplomatic corps, Indian",health,0 -"Nigeria’s Stock Market Sustains Positive Momentum, Gains N4.5trn in Four Months","The stock market segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has gained N4.46 trillion in its year-to-date (YtD) performance, outperforming",business,1 -"Nigeria: Screening Starts Tuesday, Four Days to APC Convention","Four days to the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), slated for this weekend, March 26, Chairman of",politics,2 -"#EndSARS: Lewis Hamilton, Kerry Washington Speak Out Against Police Brutality in Nigeria, Davido Condemns Violence","Lewis Hamilton, Kerry Washington and Bernice King are the latest international stars and notable figures to lend their voices to",sports,4 -"Nigeria Senate Condemns Invasion of Justice Odili’s Home, Wants IG to Make Investigation Public","The upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly on Tuesday condemned the invasion of the Abuja residence of Supreme Court Justice,",politics,2 -Nokia to Stop Doing Business in Russia,"Telecoms equipment maker Nokia is pulling out of the Russian market, its CEO told Reuters, going a step further than",tech,5 -Lagos Marriott Appoints Van Rensburg as General Manager,The Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja has announced the appointment of Rudi Janse Van Rensburg as General Manager. Van Rensburg arrives,business,1 -Facebook Shuts Down Accounts of Egyptian Firms Targeting Ethiopia,"Tech giant Facebook says it has removed more than a dozen accounts and pages on Facebook and Instagram ""from Egypt",tech,5 -"Nigeria: With Advancement in Technology, No One Can Claim Millions of Votes Again, Buhari Says","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, assured the Nigerian people that with advancement in technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission",politics,2 -South Africa’s Jobless Rate Hits Record High in Q4 2020,"South Africa’s unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the fourth quarter of last year, the statistics agency said",business,1 -"Nigeria Spends 40% of FX on Importation of Petroleum Products, Central Bank Governor Emefiele Says","Obinna Chima Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday lamented that the country spends almost 40",business,1 -"Violence, Vote-buying Mar Ondo Election, Observers Say",Reports from election observers in Nigeria who are monitoring the Ondo State Governorship election have shown that the election has,politics,2 -US Aviation Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again,US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing 737 Max to fly again after 20 months and a pair of deadly,business,1 -NNPC’s Operating Revenues Slump By $290m in January,The increasing landing cost of petrol and the inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)   to increase ex-depot price,business,1 -"Musa, Ighalo, Osimhen, 25 Others in Nigeria’s 28-Man Nations Cup List",Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-man final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup,sports,4 -Andy Murray to Defend Olympic Tennis Title at Tokyo 2020,"Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist will defend his tennis title at the Tokyo Olympics, after being named in",sports,4 -Everton’s Pickford Hires Bodyguards after Threat from Liverpool Fans,Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has reportedly been forced to hire bodyguards after allegedly receiving threats from Liverpool supporters. Pickford was,sports,4 -WHO Names Six African Countries to Receive Technology for Covid Vaccine Production,"The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has named Nigeria and five other African",health,0 -"Airtel Africa Plc Records $142m Profit, Revenue Grows 31% in Q1 2021",Airtel Africa Plc has announced a net profit of $142 million in the fiscal first quarter as revenue grows 31%,business,1 -Klopp ‘Relieved’ to See Firmino Strike in Liverpool’s Win over Leicester,"Jurgen Klopp praised Roberto Firmino for a ""super game"" after Liverpool's 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.",sports,4 -China’s Economic Growth Slows to Still-robust 7.9%,China’s economic growth slowed to a still-strong 7.9% over a year earlier in the three months ending in June as,business,1 -Everton Appoint Former Liverpool Boss Rafa Benitez as New Manager,Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been appointed as new manager of Merseyside rivals Everton. The 61-year-old has put pen,sports,4 -"Flutterwave Re-brands, Introduces New Products for Customers","Few days after it announced that it raised $250 million for business expansion, Flutterwave has unveiled its new brand identity,",tech,5 -Nigeria Awards 57 Marginal Oilfields to 161 Bidders,"Nigeria’s federal government has announced the conclusion of the bid round for the award of 57 marginal oilfields, won by",business,1 -"Nigeria: Otedola, Adenuga, Hassan-Odukale, Otudeko in Battle to Control First Bank","By his acquisition of 1,818,551,625 units of shares of First Bank Holdings Plc (FBNH), amounting to a 5.07 per cent",business,1 -"#EndSARS Protests May Trigger Inflation, Policy Analyst Warns",It’s been almost two weeks of several demonstrations by Nigerian youths to end police brutality. Experts and analysts are calling,business,1 -WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Decries Low Rate of Covid Vaccination in Africa,Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lamented the low rate of Covid-19 vaccination in,health,0 -"Nigeria Banks on Shell, TotalEnergies’ Projects to Add 800,000 Barrels to Daily Production","Nigeria's federal government is hoping to add 800,000 barrels to Nigeria's daily oil production from some important upstream projects being",business,1 -Nigeria’s ‘Eyimofe’ Wins Achille Valdata Award at Torino Film Festival,"Nigerian feature film, Eyimofe (This is My Desire) has won the Achilles Valdosta Award at the Torino International Film Festival",entertainment,3 -French Vote as Incumbent President Macron Aims to Beat Far- Right Le Pen,French voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to give centrist Emmanuel Macron five more years as president,politics,2 -"AfDB Plans Youth Entrepreneurship Banks in Nigeria, 12 Other African Countries","The African Development Bank (AfDB) has embarked on the designing of youth entrepreneurship investment banks in 13 African countries,",business,1 -"Eguavoen, Others Sacked as Super Eagles’ Technical Crew Disbanded","Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical",sports,4 -"Beyoncé Leads 2020 Grammy Nominations, The Weeknd Surprisingly Receives None","Beyoncé leads the contenders for the 2021 Grammy Awards with nine nominations, a surprisingly high amount given that the superstar",entertainment,3 -Chadwick Boseman has received a posthumous nomination for the 2021 Golden Globes.,"Taraji P. Henson announced a handful of the nominations, revealing that the actor, who passed away in August 2020, received a",entertainment,3 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Says He Hasn’t Decided on Presidency Bid,"Nigerian central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele denied that he has decided to run for president in next year’s election, not",politics,2 -Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Telecoms Growth: Moody’s,A report by Moody’s Investors Service has said that Nigeria holds the key to the growth of telecom’s sector in,business,1 -"US Oil Majors Chevron, Exxon Shrink Spending as Coronavirus Cuts Demand",US oil majors Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil cut spending aggressively in the third quarter in a race to offset,business,1 -"Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome First Child",Nigerian power couple Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington have welcomed their first child. Nollywood actress Adesua announced the birth of,entertainment,3 -PDP to Submit Names of Three VP Nominees to Atiku,Following the meetings of the various elders and consultative committees of the Peoples Democratic Party on the choice of a,politics,2 -Mali Beat Tunisia Amid Controversy as Referee Blows for Full-Time Early,Mali and Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations game finished in chaos after the referee first signalled for full-time on 85,sports,4 -"With Petroleum Act, Buhari Has Ushered in New Era for Nigeria’s Oil Sector, OPEC Says","The Secretary General, OPEC, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo has congratulated Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it marked significant milestone for Nigeria’s",business,1 -"Nigeria: Unending Crisis May Tear PDP Apart, Former Kano Governor Kwankwaso Says","The former governor of Kano State and a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday",politics,2 -"Nigeria, Others Losing $95bn in Productivity Due to Unsafe Food Intake",Nigeria's federal government has said consumption of unsafe or contaminated food was causing the country and other low income economies,health,0 -"Investments from Nigerians Abroad will Help Economy to Grow, Buhari Says",President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the huge investments made in the country by Nigerians in Diaspora would help in,business,1 -INEC Says It’s Prepared for Ondo Election,"Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the commission to",politics,2 -"Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44bn Twitter Buyout Deal, Board to Fight",Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapseRead more,tech,5 -"Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Direct Flights from Nigeria, 16 Others",The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on direct flights from Nigeria and 16 other countries imposed,business,1 -OPEC+ Boosts Crude Oil Exports In September,The OPEC+ group raised their total seaborne exports in September to 22.84 million barrels per day (bpd) from 22.11 million,business,1 -Wolves 2 – 3 West Ham: Hammers Break into Top Four,West Ham United boosted their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four and earning a Champions League berth,sports,4 -"PSG Face Barcelona, Chelsea Handed Tough Atletico Tie in Champions League Round of 16",Premier League champions Liverpool and Chelsea were both handed tough ties as the draw was made for the last-16 of,sports,4 -"Ex-President Bartomeu, Others Arrested as Police Raid FC Barcelona","A police operation is ongoing at Barcelona football club and several arrests have been made, a police spokesperson said. “We",sports,4 -JPMorgan Cuts Nigeria from ‘Overweight’ Over Country’s Fiscal Woes,"JP Morgan, an American multinational investment bank has removed Nigeria from its list of emerging market sovereign recommendations that investors",business,1 -Prince William Names Reeddi Capsules of Nigeria Among 15 Finalists for £50m Earthshot Prize,Prince William has just announced 15 Finalists for the inaugural year of the £50 million Earthshot Prize. Created by Prince,tech,5 -Nigeria: Uba Sani Picks Kaduna APC Governorship Ticket,"Uba Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central in has won the Kaduna governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics,2 -R. Kelly’s Fate Now in Jury’s Hands at Sex Trafficking Trial,R. Kelly’s fate is now in a jury’s hands after weeks of lurid testimony in his sexual misconduct trial. The,entertainment,3 -UK Begins Rollout of Moderna Covid Vaccine,Britain begins rolling out Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday in Wales and expects to be using it in the rest,health,0 -"US Most Interested in Cryptocurrency, Nigeria First in Africa,  Eighth in the World: Study","Nigeria ranks eighth in a list of countries most interested in cryptocurrency in the world, according to a new study.",business,1 -Coup Leader Burhan Says He Will Not Be Part of Sudan Government after Transition,Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said he will not participate in any government that comes after a,politics,2 -Ronaldo Grabs Hattrick as Portugal Thump Luxemburg,Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Portugal recorded an emphatic World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg at the Estadio Algarve.,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Investigates Cryptocurrency Companies’ Bank Accounts for Fraud,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened investigations into bank accounts of companies involved in the trading of cryptocurrencies,business,1 -Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Denies Making Sexual Assault Accusations,"Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied she ever accused anyone of sexual assault, adding that she herself had deleted",sports,4 -"Aviation Fuel Cheaper in Nigeria Than Other West African Countries, Marketers Say","In a fresh revelation, marketers of petroleum products under the aegis of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have",business,1 -UK to Cover Covid-19 Vaccine Side-effects under Damages Scheme,"Britain will pay individuals who suffer any severe side-effects from Covid-19 vaccines under an existing programme, the government said on",health,0 -WTA Suspends Tournaments in China over Peng Concerns,The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China due to concerns about,sports,4 -2022 Committee Mobilising Nigerians for Quality Leadership,The 2022 Committee has resolved to mobilise Nigerians across party lines and social strata for quality leadership  of the country at,politics,2 -"Fight to Finish: Fela’s Sons Femi, Seun To Perform at Virtual Felabration Alongside Wizkid, 2Baba","On this day 82 years ago, multi-instrumentalist, political activist and Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was born. The legendary and trailblazing",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Ready to Lead Africa’s Digital Tech Race, Buhari Says as Microsoft Opens $200m Hub in Abuja",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the readiness of Nigeria to lead the digital technology aspiration of the 54 African,tech,5 -Lewandowski Scores Again as Bayern Move Seven Points Clear,Bayern Munich moved seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after a convincing 4-0 win at Schalke 04.,sports,4 -UK First Country to Approve Pfizer/BioNTech Covid Vaccine for Mass Roll Out,The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British,health,0 -"Nigeria: Shake-up in Aso Villa as Buhari Sacks First Lady’s Aide, Redeploys Three Others","President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sack of one aide of the First Lady, Aisha Buhari and the redeployment of",politics,2 -"Former Access Bank CEO Aig-Imoukhuede Says Nigeria’s Insurance, Asset Management Sectors Must Be Transformed","The immediate past Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has stressed the need for the transformation",business,1 -China’s Rover Sends Back First Images from Surface of Mars,China’s Zhurong rover has sent back its first photographs of the Red Planet after its history-making landing over the weekend.,tech,5 -Nigeria Can Earn $20bn Annually from Oil Palm: Edo Governor Obaseki,"Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy from crude oil, noting",business,1 -"Tinubu: My Comments in Ogun Lost in Translation, My Respect for President Buhari High, Unfailing","The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, on Friday moved fast to",politics,2 -Realness Institute and Netflix Partner to Enhance African Creative Sector,"Realness Institute has collaborated with Netflix in order to enhance Africa’s creative sector, while they both called for submission from",entertainment,3 -"Alakija: Ongoing Oil Industry Reforms, Dangote Refinery to Revitalise Nigeria’s Economy, Says Africa’s Richest Woman","Africa's richest woman and Vice-Chairman of FAMFA Oil Limited, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, has stated that current reforms in the oil",business,1 -Arsenal Edge Fulham Closer to Relegation After Last-gasp Nketiah Equaliser,Arsenal scored a last-gasp equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Eddie Nketiah,sports,4 -"Al Ahly, Zamalek to Meet in First CAF Champions League ‘Single Final’ on Friday",Africa' oldest football rivalry has an elevated prize on offer on Friday when Egypt's Al Ahly meet their arch rivals,sports,4 -Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release,"Black Widow has a new enemy: the Walt Disney Co. Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,”",entertainment,3 -"Despite Home Loss, PSG Reach Champions League Semis at the Expense of Holders Bayern",Paris Saint-Germain reached the semifinals of the Champions League on away goals despite a 1-0 second-leg loss to Bayern Munich,sports,4 -Chairman Tony Elumelu Reiterates Commitment to Sustain UBA’s Growth Trajectory,"Shareholders of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday approved a total sum of N27.35 billion as dividend",business,1 -Ariana Grande New Single ‘Positions’ Fastest to Reach No 1 on US iTunes,"Pop star Ariana Grande has released her new single ‘Positions’, after teasing it earlier this week. As the lead single",entertainment,3 -Miscarriage Rates ‘43% Higher’ in Black Women,"Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than white, research suggests. The Lancet analysis of data",health,0 -"Expert Optimistic Nigeria Will Get $1.5bn World Bank Loan Due to Subsidy Removal, Unified Exchange Rate","The clock is ticking towards October, when the rescheduled World Bank board meeting on Nigeria's request for a $1.5 billion",business,1 -Nigeria President Buhari Asks Ministers with Political Ambitions To Resign By May 16,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has given all Ministers interested in vying for any elective position in 2023 up till Monday,",politics,2 -"Road to Undisputed: Joshua, Fury Set For August Showdown in Saudi Arabia","Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight boxing title-unification fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in August, promoter Eddie",sports,4 -Super Eagles Manager Rohr Confident of Qatar 2022,"Before Gernot Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria, the team were at a low ebb, having failed to qualify",sports,4 -Champions League Exit Heaps Pressure on Solskjaer Ahead of City Clash,Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces the unenviable task of eliciting a response from his team in Saturday's Premier,sports,4 -US Administers Third Dose of Covid Vaccine to Over One Million People,The United States has administered a third dose of either Pfizer Inc or Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines to over 1,health,0 -"Sony, Honda Team Up to Develop and Sell Electric Cars",Japan's Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday they would pair up to develop and sell battery-powered,business,1 -Total Joins Exodus of Oil Majors from Onshore Nigeria,"TotalEnergies SE will put up for sale its minority stake in a Nigerian oil joint venture, joining the exodus of",business,1 -Cholera Epidemic Kills 104 in Niger,"104 people are dead in Niamey, the Niger capital following a cholera epidemic that has seen 2,874 cases in six",health,0 -"Placeholder: If My VP Nominee Decides to Step Down Within Timeframe, That Won’t Breach Any Law","Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday night, cleared the air about the status",politics,2 -Super League Collapses after the Six English Clubs Withdraw,The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six,sports,4 -"Dispiriting Setback: Covid Deaths, Cases Rise Again Globally",Covid-19 deaths and cases are on the rise again globally in a dispiriting setback that is triggering another round of,health,0 -"Sudan Coup Attempt: PM Hamdok Arrested, Internet Down, Flights Suspended","Military forces detained a number of senior Sudanese government figures on Monday, the country's information ministry said, as the country's",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s National Sports Festival Rescheduled Again, to Start on Valentines’ Day",The 20th edition of Nigeria’s National Sports Festival has yet again been rescheduled to hold between February 14 and 18,sports,4 -Brazilian Footballer William Ribeiro Charged with Attempted Murder after Kicking Referee in the Head,Brazilian footballer is facing a charge of attempted murder after kicking a referee in the head and knocking him unconscious.,sports,4 -UK Researchers Say Covid Vaccine Protection Wanes Within Six Months,"Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines begins to fade within six months,",health,0 -"WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Tasks Members on Reform, Improved Access to Vaccines","The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday urged members of the global trade",health,0 -"Tax Details of US Super-rich Leaked, Bezos and Musk ‘Paid Nothing’ in Some Years",Details claiming to reveal how little income tax US billionaires pay have been leaked to a news website. ProPublica says,business,1 -"Buhari: FG May Pardon Ken Saro-Wiwa, 8 Others","The killing of Ogoni activist and renowned playwright, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others (Ogoni 9) in November, 1995 during the",politics,2 -COVID-19: Nigerians Temporarily Barred from China,China has temporarily suspended entry of Nigerians into the country and other non-Chinese nationals despite holding valid Chinese visas or,health,0 -Zuckerberg Loses $7bn in Hours as Facebook Plunges,"Mark Zuckerberg's personal wealth has fallen by nearly $7 billion in a few hours, knocking him down a notch on",business,1 -Former Israel PM Netanyahu Negotiating Plea Bargain,"Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea bargain to end his corruption trial, news agencies have reported.",politics,2 -Nigeria to Administer Second Batch of Covid Vaccines Starting Tuesday,"Nigeria will begin administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines from August 10, the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19",health,0 -South Africa Enters Second Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic,South Africa has officially entered a second wave of the new coronavirus as the number of infections per day exceeds,health,0 -Covid-19 Origins: China Rejects WHO Proposal to Return to Wuhan,China has rejected a proposal from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the expert team investigating the origins of COVID-19,health,0 -Nigeria: Imo Governor Uzodinma Says Politicians Sponsoring Terrorism to Distract ‘Focused’ Buhari,"Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Friday accused Nigerian politicians of sponsoring banditry across the country to tarnish and distract",politics,2 -"Buhari Tells APC Leaders to Avoid Dictatorial Behaviour, Imposition of Unpopular Candidates","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, told the 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics,2 -THISDAY Group Announces New Appointments as Nwabogor Replaces Osime as Editor of Style Magazine,The board of directors of THISDAY Group has announced new appointments for THISDAY STYLE with immediate effect. Following the approval,entertainment,3 -"‘Tabloid Racism’ Large Part of Why We Left UK, Prince Harry Says",The Duke of Sussex has said racism from the tabloid press that filtered into the rest of society was a,entertainment,3 -Canada Says AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe After Norway and Denmark Suspend Use,Canada on Thursday said the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe after Denmark and Norway temporarily suspended its use amid reports,tech,5 -Capacity to Mobilise Voters Despite Security Challenges to Decide Anambra Poll,"With voter apathy likely in Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, a situation occasioned by the palpable insecurity in the",politics,2 -US Donates Over 3.5 Million Doses of Covid Vaccine to Nigeria,The United States (U.S.) has shipped in over 3.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines into the country. A statement on,health,0 -Portugal Decimate Andorra 7-0,"Cristiano Ronaldo moved one goal closer to the all-time international goalscoring record in men's football as Portugal thrashed Andorra. Ronaldo,",sports,4 -LA Lakers Double Lead over Miami Heat in NBA Finals with 124-114 win,LeBron James scored 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers moved to within two wins of their first NBA title,sports,4 -Taiwan Deploys Missiles after Chinese Jets ‘Enter Its Air Zone’,Taiwan’s air force has activated its missile system after eight Chinese fighter jets flew into the southwestern part of its,politics,2 -Trump’s Options of Reversing Election Defeat Narrow as Michigan Backs Biden Win,Donald Trump has had a fresh setback in his bid to overturn his loss in the US election as Michigan,politics,2 -PSG’s Neymar and Barcelona Settle Legal Dispute Over Transfer,"Barcelona have reached an out-of-court agreement with their former player Neymar to end a legal dispute in ""amicable fashion"". Brazil",sports,4 -Travel Insurance Requirement to Enter South Africa Scrapped,Visitors travelling to South Africa will no longer require travel insurance to enter the country- a condition put in place,business,1 -"Nigeria Issues 5G Licence to MTN, Mafab Communications",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum,business,1 -"Following Nigeria’s 0.51% GDP Growth in Q1 2021, Analysts List Ways to Boost Momentum",Analysts on Sunday urged the federal government to continue to develop policies to attract investments to Nigeria and to sustain,business,1 -Radisson Blu Anchorage Names Ahmed Raza New GM,"The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, has announced the promotion of Ahmed Raza to General Manager. Raza joined the Victoria",business,1 -Friendly Matches: Algeria Replace Cote d’Ivoire as Eagles Opponent,Reigning African champions Algeria have replaced Cote d’Ivoire as the opponents of the Super Eagles in the first of two,sports,4 -Russia and China Come Together on Covid,"When Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is unloaded in countries around the world, hundreds of millions of doses will come with",politics,2 -Kim Kardashian West Joins Billionaires’ Club,US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has joined the elite club of the super-rich (in case anyone had any,entertainment,3 -Gun Not Thoroughly Checked Before Alec Baldwin Fired Fatal Shot,"A .45-caliber Colt revolver used on the set of the film ""Rust"" was not thoroughly checked before being given to actor Alec Baldwin, who",entertainment,3 -Roger Federer Could Pull Out of French Open,"Roger Federer says he may pull out of the French Open if there is too much risk to his knee,",sports,4 -Nigeria: Coalition of Northern Youth Groups Want CBN Governor Emefiele to Run for 2023 Presidency,"A coalition of 40 social cultural groups across the north, under the umbrella of “The unified Northern Nigeria Youths Forum”,",politics,2 -"Brazil Named New Hosts of Copa America 13 Days to Go after Colombia, Argentina Stripped of Hosting",South American soccer body CONMEBOL has announced Brazil as the host of Copa America for the second consecutive time after,sports,4 -NCC Alerts Nigerians to Deadly FluBot Malware Targeting Bank Accounts,The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Friday raised the alarm about what it described as an extremely damaging malware called “FluBot”,tech,5 -Covid: France Brings in Booster Requirement for Over 65s,Over-65s in France will soon only be allowed to travel or visit restaurants and museums if they have a Covid,health,0 -Eleven Ajax Players Test Positive for Covid-19,Ajax Amsterdam could be without several key players after 11 squad members tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of tonight’s Champions,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Oil Marketers Say Subsidy Not Sustainable, Want Gradual Removal to Minimise Shock",MOMAN have advised the government to end the subsidy.Read more,business,1 -Covid-19: Moderna Vaccine ‘94.5% Effective and Easier to Store’,"A US-developed vaccine has been shown to be 94.5% effective at protecting people from Covid-19, according to interim results. Produced",health,0 -Senate President Lawan Says Buhari Will Remain the Compass of APC Beyond 2023,"President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmed Lawan, during his speech at the APC national convention in Abuja declared that Buhari",politics,2 -"Taylor Swift, The Weeknd Win Big at American Music Awards","Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Dan + Shay were the top winners at the 2020 American Music Awards which aired",entertainment,3 -"Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-repairs to iPhones, Macs","Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited",tech,5 -Ola Aina on Target as Fulham Claim First Victory of the Season,"Nigerian international, Ola Aina, scored his first goal for Fulham Monday night as they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to",sports,4 -Guardiola Leads Calls to Allow Five Substitutes in Premier League,Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should allow five substitutes per match again because of a rise,sports,4 -Rashford Scores Hat-trick as Man United Thump RB Leipzig 5-0,Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a clinical hat-trick as Manchester United continued their recent momentum by taking,sports,4 -"Covid-19: Tanzania not Planning to Import Vaccine, Chooses Local Herbs","Reports suggest Tanzania has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, and will instead pin its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview",health,0 -Dr. Dre Ordered to Pay Nicole Young $300K a Month in Spousal Support,"Dr. Dre has been ordered to temporarily pay his ex-wife, Nicole Young, nearly $300,000 a month in spousal support starting",entertainment,3 -"US Curbs Chinese Drone Maker DJI, Other Firms It Accuses of Aiding Rights","The U.S. government put investment and export restrictions on dozens of Chinese companies on Thursday, including top drone maker DJI,",tech,5 -Malawi Opposition Wants President Chakwera ‘Removed From Office’,Malawi’s former ruling party turned opposition wants last year's election nullified saying it was presided over by an electoral management,politics,2 -Wizkid &Tems’ ‘Essense’ Makes Barack Obama’s List Of Favourite Music Of 2020,"‘Essence’, the stand-out track from Nigerian star Wizkid’s fourth studio album, has made it to Barack Obama’s list of his",entertainment,3 -"APC Presidential Candidate: Nobody Will Appoint Anybody, There Shall Be No Imposition, Buhari Declares",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari revealed on Monday he would rather delegates decide the presidential candidate to fly the All Progressives,politics,2 -"Buhari May Sign Electoral Bill on Monday, Seeks Lawmakers’ Assurances to Amend Clause 84","All things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, has agreed to sign the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill and may in",politics,2 -Italy Defeat 10-man Wales to Complete Perfect Euro 2020 Group Form,Italy continued their perfect run in the European Championship with a 1-0 win against 10-man Wales at the Stadio Olimpico,sports,4 -Covid: Nigeria Confirms First Case of Delta Variant,"Health authorities in Nigeria have detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2. They urged citizens",health,0 -Macron Hosts African Business Champions at ‘Choose France’ Summit,"The France-Nigeria Business Council will be meeting on the sidelines of the 4th Choose France International Business Summit, which commenced",business,1 -FCMB CEO Proceeds on Leave as Bank Intensifies Probe into Paternity Allegation,"The Chief Executive Officer of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB), Mr. Adam Nuru, has voluntarily chosen to proceed on",business,1 -"Nigeria: IOCs Lament Escalating Oil Losses, Say Threat Has Reached Existential Level","International oil companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria including Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil have again expressed their frustration over the",business,1 -Japan Vaccination Uncertainty Casts Doubts Over Olympics,"Japan is publicly adamant that it will stage its postponed Olympics this summer. But to pull it off, many believe",health,0 -"Extensive Structural Reform Needed to Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Growth, CBN Governor Emefiele Says","Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has reiterated the need for extensive structural reform this year to",business,1 -Research: India’s Deaths During Pandemic 10 Times Official Toll,"India’s excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official Covid-19 toll, likely making it modern",health,0 -"Champions League: Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Bayern Munich vs PSG in Quarter-finals","Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League quarterfinals, while there will be a repeat of last season's final",sports,4 -"Nigeria Urges Shell, Chevron, NNPC to Allow Third Parties Use Their Gas Pipelines","Shell Nigeria, Chevron and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited are hindering full operation of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural",business,1 -Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Nominated Best Global Music Album for 2021 Grammys,"Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s album, 'Twice as Tall' has been nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy",entertainment,3 -Man United to Host Liverpool in FA Cup Fourth Round,Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will meet at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup,sports,4 -"#EndSARS Protests a Manifestation of Bad Governance, Says Former Presidential Candidate Moghalu","A former Nigerian presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has said demonstrations for an end to police brutality and the #EndSARS protests across the country",politics,2 -"2023: Buhari Extends Quit Order Beyond Ministers, Asks Heads of Agencies, Ambassadors, Other Appointees Nursing Political Ambitions to Resign","Nigeria's Federal Government has issued a circular directing serving ministers in the cabinet, heads of government agencies, ambassadors and other",politics,2 -Kanye West Sneakers Fetch Record $1.8M at Private Sale,A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during a performance at the Grammy Awards in 2008 has shattered,business,1 -Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Still Annoys Peter Shilton,"Diego Maradona who died aged 60 on Wednesday possessed ""greatness but not sportsmanship"" said former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton who",sports,4 -"Nigeria Needs to Restructure Now Before It’s Too Late, Governor’ Chair Fayemi Says","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria needs a restructured federation",politics,2 -Bernie Ecclestone: Former F1 Boss to Face Fraud Charges Over Assets Worth £400m,Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will be charged with fraud by false representation over an alleged failure to declare,sports,4 -Disney Adds Content Warning for Racism in Classic Films,"Disney has added a new content warning label on several classic animated movies, including 'Peter Pan,' 'Dumbo', and 'Lady and the",entertainment,3 -Ajax Set Record with Stunning 13-0 Victory over Venlo,"Dutch giants Ajax recorded the biggest victory in Eredivisie history with a 13-0 thrashing at mid-table side VVV-Venlo, who had",sports,4 -"Man City Beat Everton, Go 10 Points Clear With 17th Straight Win","Manchester City moved 10 points clear at the Premier League summit with a 1-3 win over Everton, their 17th successive",sports,4 -WhatsApp Takes on Snapchat with Disappearing Photos and Videos Option,"Users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp can now send disappearing photos and videos on its platform starting this week, as it",business,1 -FIFA Bans Former CAF President Issa Hayatou For One Year Over Commercial Deal,World football governing body FIFA on Tuesday banned former interim president Issa Hayatou for alleged wrongdoing in a commercial deal,sports,4 -"Omicron: More Travel Misery as Nearly 6,000 Flights Cancelled on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day","Commercial airlines around the world canceled more than 5,900 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of COVID-19",business,1 -Nigeria Declares Emergency Over Monkeypox Disease,The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has activated a national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Monkeypox (MPX-EOC),health,0 -Tesla Loses Third of Its Value for the Third Time in A Year,"Tesla Inc’s stock extended losses on Monday and is now down by a third from its January record high, making",tech,5 -Musk Says Twitter Takeover Deal ‘Temporarily on Hold’ Over Report About Fake Accounts,"Billionaire Elon Musk has said his Twitter deal is ""temporarily on hold"" over the company's spam and fake user accounts.",business,1 -US Cuts Off Russia’s Central Bank from Dollar Transactions,"TThe cost of the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine on the Russian economy is growing by the day, as",business,1 -"Returning Ministers: Buhari to Determine Sylva, Ngige, Tallen’s Fate",President Muhammadu Buhari has the final say on the fate of members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) who decided,politics,2 -Nigerian Celebrities Simi and Chigul Expose Sexism in Music and Nollywood,Nigerian celebrities have recently opened up publicly about the sexism they have faced after multi-award winning singer Simi spearheaded the,entertainment,3 -Biden Calls on Trump to End ‘Unprecedented Assault’,"US President-elect Joe Biden has denounced the violence at the Capitol after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the building,",politics,2 -China Launches Antitrust Probe into Tech Giant Alibaba,China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group and will summon the technology giant’s Ant Group affiliate to meet,tech,5 -Algeria Names New Prime Minister as Economic Anxieties Persist,"Algerian Finance Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane was named prime minister Wednesday, the presidency said, following legislative elections earlier this month and",politics,2 -"Nigeria Targets Twitter, Other Digital Platforms to Help Generate $25bn Tax Revenue in 2022","As a way of generating N10.1 trillion (about $25 billion) revenue in the year 2022, the social media platforms, including",tech,5 -"Johnson & Johnson, AU in Deal For Up to 400 million Covid Shots",Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it will supply the African Union (AU) up to 400 million doses of,health,0 -"Alaba is the Best short-term Option for Liverpool, Says Former Red Danny Murphy",David Alaba would be the “best option” for Liverpool if they look for a short-term solution at centre-half in the,sports,4 -Chelsea Report Positive Coronavirus Test Results Ahead of Sunday’s Man City Clash,Chelsea have reported fresh positive Covid-19 cases ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester City – but Frank Lampard confirmed there,sports,4 -Radio Disney to Shut Down in Early 2021,"Radio Disney, the US nationwide radio network that helped jump-start the music careers of Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus,",entertainment,3 -Liverpool Leap to Fifth Place With Comfortable Win at Arsenal,Liverpool climbed to fifth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Arsenal on Saturday. Diogo Jota scored,sports,4 -Djokovic Out of Two US Events Due to Being Unvaccinated,"Novak Djokovic withdrew Wednesday from the BNP Paribas Open on the eve of the event, saying he cannot travel to",sports,4 -UK Regulator Found 30 Cases of Blood Clot Events after AstraZeneca Vaccine Use,British regulators on Thursday said they have identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events after the use of the,health,0 -"Nigeria: FIRS Insists on Collecting VAT, Warns Taxpayers Against Default",The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed taxpayers in the country to continue to pay their Value Added Tax,business,1 -Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out,"The world’s richest man appears to have had it with this whole working-from-home business. Elon Musk, chief executive officer of",business,1 -"Nigeria to Benefit as IMF Approves $45bn for Low, Middle-Income Countries","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $45billion trust fund to help low and vulnerable middle-income countries, including Nigeria",business,1 -Jetblue CEO Expects Fast Recovery after Pandemic,JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said that he foresees a quick recovery for the airline industry following the end of,business,1 -"UK Inflation Jumps Past Bank of England Target, Hits 2.1%",British inflation unexpectedly jumped above the Bank of England's 2.0% target in May when it hit 2.1% and looks set,business,1 -Ethiopia Accuses Sudan of Provoking Conflict in Border Row,The Ethiopian government has accused Sudan of provoking a conflict and making an attempt at pushing the two countries into,politics,2 -"Eternal Rivals: England and Germany Battle for Quarterfinal Ticket in Front of 40,000 Wembley Fans",England will attempt to beat Germany in a major tournament knockout game for the first time since the 1966 World,sports,4 -UNICEF Decries Rise in Cases as Nigeria Ranks Third on Female Genital Mutilation List,The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried that female genital mutilation (FGM) is on the rise in Nigeria and,health,0 -Nigerian Lawmakers Lambast Power Minister Over Grid Collapse,"Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Power on Tuesday criticised the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu mandating him",politics,2 -Ant Group to Raise $34.4bn in World’s Biggest Public Offering,Ant Group Co Ltd 688688.SS on Monday set terms for its dual-listing where the Chinese financial technology giant aims to,business,1 -Tesla Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Musk Tweets on 10% Stock Sales,Tesla Inc) was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk's social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock,tech,5 -Rwanda Raises $620m Via 10-year Eurobond,"To contribute to Rwanda's debt sustainability strategy, the country has raised $620 million through a 10-year Eurobond, part of which",business,1 -Moderna Set to Test Coronavirus Booster Shot For South African Strain,"Drugmaker, Moderna says it has shipped doses of its variant-specific booster shot to the National Institutes of Health for clinical",health,0 -Nigeria to Continue Setting Petrol Prices Despite NNPC’s Transition to Commercial Entity,"President Buhari recently deferred the full deregulation of the sector, which would have seen the removal of the controversial and",business,1 -NNPC Picks 16 Companies for New Crude Swap Deal as Oil Hits $70,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has picked 16 consortia for its new crude-for-fuel swap contracts for one year starting,business,1 -Ghana Made To Wait For AFCON Spot After Losing to Sudan,Ghana will have to wait for the final matches to ensure qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations after Sudan,sports,4 -Victor Moses Thrilled to Make Debut in Spartak Moscow Colours,"Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, has expressed his delight, making his debut in the colours of Spartak Moscow. The",sports,4 -"AfDB to Lend $500m to Women in 2022, Says Adesina","The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Sunday said the bank would lend $500 million to",business,1 -English FA Begins Probe into Premier League Clubs Involved in European Super League,England's Football Association (FA) has launched a formal inquiry into roles played by Premier League clubs in the attempt to,sports,4 -Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Blames Regulatory Failure for Imported Dirty Fuel,"Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum, Mr. Timipre Sylva, on Sunday blamed regulatory failure for the current petrol shortage in the",business,1 -"Nigeria: APC, PDP Have Disappointed South-East People, Say Ezeife, Nwodo","Former governors of Anambra state, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife and his Enugu state counterpart, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo have said the outcome",politics,2 -Kanye West Now ‘Richest Black Person in US History’ with $6.6 Billion Net Worth,"Now worth a whopping $6.6 billion, producer, rapper, and fashion mogul Kanye West is the richest African American in the",entertainment,3 -Bill Cosby Regains Freedom after Court Overturns Sex Assault Conviction,Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him,entertainment,3 -Gas Shortage Cripples Power Plants in Nigeria’s Southwest Region,"All the power plants in the South-west are non-functional as a result of gas constraints, the Niger Delta Power Holding",business,1 -Eddie Hearn Confident of 2021 Joshua-Fury Fight ‘If Joshua Beats Pulev’,"Eddie Hearn says he is ""as close to 100%"" as he can be that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will",sports,4 -Nigeria: Influential Socio-political Groups Welcome Northern Governors’ Call to End Open Grazing,"The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and its Niger Delta counterpart, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), have expressed their support for",politics,2 -"Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Charge, Could Face Ten Years in Prison",US Rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that he possessed a weapon despite being a convicted,entertainment,3 -Nigeria Set to Lift Two-month Twitter Ban After ‘Extremely Positive’ Talks,"The Nigerian government says the ban on operations of microblogging platform Twitter will be lifted soon following ""extremely positive"" talks. Speaking",tech,5 -"White House Refuses to Say Trump Has Faith in Attorney General, as Sack Rumours Swirl","President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman refused to say Wednesday whether Trump still has faith in Attorney General William Barr, a day",politics,2 -"Israeli Spyware Used to Target Journalists and Activists Worldwide, Report Says","Activists, politicians and journalists from around the world were targeted in a surveillance operation using software sold by the Israeli",tech,5 -Oil Gains as US Production Slowly Returns After Freeze,Oil prices rose on Monday as the slow return of US crude output that was cut by frigid conditions raised,business,1 -Presidency Flays Northern Elders for Asking Part of Nigeria to Leave,"The presidency, on Tuesday, condemned a suggestion by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that any section of the country that",politics,2 -"Facebook, YouTube Accused of Complicity in Vietnam Rights Abuses",US-based companies Facebook and YouTube are allowing themselves to become tools of Vietnam’s “industrial-scale” attempt to censor information and harass,tech,5 -"‘I Was Afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah Discuss Mental Health","For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip’s funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he",health,0 -"Again, Nigeria Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to December","Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, on Saturday conveyed the approval of the federal government",tech,5 -"Nigeria Suspends Sale, Registration of New SIM Cards",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to immediately suspend the sale and activation of new SIM,tech,5 -"Nigeria ‘Doomed’ If APC or PDP Wins Next Presidential Election, ‘Third Force’ Advocate Nwosu Says","Nigeria will be ""doomed"" in 2023 if any of the country's politicians from the two main political parties succeed in",politics,2 -Airlines Warn Erratic Global Covid Rules Could Delay Recovery,"Global airlines on Tuesday wrapped up their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, voicing optimism about",business,1 -Pro-China Candidates Sweep ‘Patriots’-Only Hong Kong Vote amid Low Turnout,"Pro-Beijing candidates swept to victory in an overhauled “patriots”-only legislative election in Hong Kong that was deemed regressive by critics,",politics,2 -Pop Star Britney Spears Loses Bid to Stop Father’s Control of Her Career,A US court has rejected an attempt by pop star Britney Spears to have her father removed as conservator of,entertainment,3 -Sweden’s First Female PM Resigns Hours after Appointment,"Sweden's first ever female prime minister has resigned just hours after she was appointed. Magdalena Andersson, was announced as leader",politics,2 -Civil Rights Groups Demand Google Remove Trump’s YouTube Channel,US civil rights groups will organize an advertiser boycott against Alphabet’s YouTube if it does not remove President Donald Trump’s,tech,5 -Foreigners Reinvesting in Nigerian Bourse Lift Market Cap to $38bn,"Nigerian equities continued its bullish run on Tuesday, hitting a five-year high. The last time stocks rallied by this much",business,1 -Fury vs Wilder III: Fight Called Off Following 10 Covid Cases in Briton’s Camp,The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas will be postponed until October due to an outbreak,sports,4 -Rashford Winner Helps Man United Beat PSG 2-1,Marcus Rashford repeated his late heroics against Paris St-Germain with a superb winner as Manchester United marked their return to,sports,4 -Ronaldo Scores Two Penalties as Juventus Thrash Sorry Barca,"Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his Champions League goal tally to 134 as Juventus beat a ""scared"" Barcelona",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Works to Slash Wheat Importation by 60%,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday restated the bank's commitment to improve",business,1 -"Nigeria: Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo are Frontrunners as Anambra Votes Amid Fear, Tension","Amid fear and tension, caused by an endless bloodbath, which hindered campaigns of the political parties, the people of Anambra",politics,2 -Wolves Condemn Gunners to Third Straight Home Premier League Defeat,Arsenal have slipped to a third straight league defeat at the Emirates as they were beaten 2-1 by Wolves in,sports,4 -"It’s Southerners’ Turn to Produce Next President, Ondo Governor Akeredolu Says","Chairman of Nigeria's Southern Governors’ Forum, and governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari",politics,2 -Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content,Facebook has announced it will remove all content on its platform that “denies or distorts the Holocaust.”  The company says,tech,5 -"Cristiano Ronaldo Casts Doubt on Juventus Future, Targets Euro 2020 Glory With Portugal",Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to commit his future to Juventus ahead of Portugal's start to Euro 2020. Ronaldo has a,sports,4 -"Veteran Broadcaster Larry King, 87, in Hospital with Covid","Veteran broadcaster Larry King has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated at a hospital in Los Angeles, according",entertainment,3 -‘Extraordinary Year’: Twitter Posts Record Revenues in Q4 2020,"Twitter has posted record revenues for the last quarter of 2020, capping off what its chief executive said was ""an",tech,5 -Childish Gambino Sued for Alleged ‘This Is America’ Copyright Infringement,"US entertainer Childish Gambino is being sued for alleged copyright infringement, with the rapper Kidd Wes saying the Grammy-winning hit ‘This",entertainment,3 -CBN Eyes $200bn from Fresh Non-Oil Exports,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday announced a new programme to stimulate",business,1 -Napoli Fail to Play at Juventus Following Positive Covid Tests,The Serie A game between Juventus and Napoli descended into chaos on Sunday as the visitors failed to turn up,sports,4 -"UK Company Invests $100,000 in Nigerian Software Firm AirSmat","A United Kingdom company, Zetogon has said it invested $100,000 in a Nigerian software firm, AirSmat, to help the organisation",business,1 -Bitcoin’s Steep Drop Knocks $110bn off Tesla’s Value,"A dive in Bitcoin’s price this week spilled onto Tesla shares, shaving more than $110 billion off the electric carmaker’s",business,1 -Tottenham Top of Premier League After Outwitting Man City,Tottenham Hotspur went top of the Premier League after producing a display of clinical efficiency and tactical discipline to beat,sports,4 -"Court Removes Oborevwori, Installs Edevbie as Delta PDP Guber Candidate","Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, disqualified the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate",politics,2 -Pharmacists Commend RxAll for Introducing RxScanner in Nigeria,"Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have commended RxAll, a health tech company, for introducing RxScanner into the",health,0 -"Tinubu is Cornered, He’s Taken Sides Against Christians, Says Former SGF Babachir Lawal","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal on Tuesday, wrote a letter to his friend and",politics,2 -"West Africa Has Highest Rate of Maternal Mortality, Low Girl-Child Education, Says Wife of ECOWAS President","Wife of President of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), Mrs Jacqueline Brou has lamented the prevalence of",health,0 -Nigeria: Senate Rejects Presidential Aide Lauretta Onochie as INEC Commissioner,The Nigerian Senate has rejected Presidential aide Lauretta Onochie as a national commissioner for the country's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).,politics,2 -"Covid: Boris Johnson Resisted Autumn Lockdown as Only Over-80s Were Dying, Ex-Adviser Cummings Claims",Boris Johnson was reluctant to tighten Covid restrictions as cases rose last autumn because he thought people dying from it,health,0 -Brent Crude Oil Hits $120 as EU Meets on Russia Sanctions,"Oil prices climbed above $120 a barrel on Monday, hitting their highest in more than two months as traders priced",business,1 -"Oil Price Continues Bullish Run, Now $83 as OPEC Delays Nigeria’s Request for New Baseline","Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday, hitting their highest levels in years and extending gains. Apparently, the rally was",business,1 -"Super Eagles Step Up Preparation for Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Mauritius","Following their arrival in New Jersey from Dallas on Sunday, three –time African champions Nigeria have stepped up preparations for",sports,4 -Biden Says Future Rests in Renewable Energy,"US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said the ""future rests in renewable energy"" as he put distance between his",tech,5 -Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Exploiting Social Media to Promote Product in Contravention of Law,The tobacco industry in Nigeria is allegedly exploiting social networking platforms to promote and market its products in contravention of,business,1 -Donald Trump Sues Hillary Clinton Over Russian Collusion Allegations,"Former US President Donald Trump has sued Hillary Clinton and several other Democrats, accusing them of trying to rig the",politics,2 -"US, Russia Extend Last Major Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Despite Disputes","The United States and Russia have extended the New START arms control treaty for five years, preserving the last treaty",politics,2 -CAR PM Announces Resignation on Twitter,"Firmin Ngrebada, the prime minister of the Central African Republic (CAR), has announced on Twitter that he and his government",politics,2 -Japan to Discard Millions of Pfizer Vaccine Doses Because of Wrong Syringes,Millions of people in Japan will not receive Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as planned due to a shortage of specialist syringes,health,0 -"Buhari to Present NIGERIA’S 2021 Budget Next Week, Senate President Says",Abel Ejikeme Nigerian Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the country's President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget next week,politics,2 -China’s Xiaomi Surpasses Apple as World’s No. 3 Smartphone Maker,China's Xiaomi has surpassed Apple for the first time to become the world's third-largest smartphone maker by shipments in the,tech,5 -WHO Says ‘Lab Leak’ Theory Requires Further Probe as 14 Countries Voice Concerns Over Covid Origin Report,A group of 14 countries has raised concerns over a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) into the,health,0 -Edo State Governorship Candidate Ize-Iyamu to Continue Pre-election Cases against Obaseki,"The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has decided",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Electoral Body Names Mu’azu Acting Chairman,Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Ahmed Mu’azu -a national commissioner - as the acting chairman of the,politics,2 -"Raducanu Beats Fernandez in Historic US Open Final, Wins Maiden Grand Slam",Emma Raducanu ended Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beat Leylah Fernandez to win,sports,4 -"Musk Says Tesla Needs to Cut Staff By 10%, Pauses All Hiring","Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a ""super bad feeling"" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs",business,1 -"Change of Government as Israel Gets New Prime Minister, Ending Netanyahu’s 12-year Rule","Israel's parliament has put an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year-long tenure as prime minister in a vote on Sunday, approving",politics,2 -"GAGE Awards 2021 Celebrates Nigeria’s Best Online Brands, Personalities","After what has been an interesting year for so many reasons, the GAGE Awards is finally taking centre stage on",entertainment,3 -"Buhari to Shettima: I’ll Hand Over to You and Your Boss in 2023, God Willing","In spite of growing concerns over APC’s preference for a Muslim-Muslim ticket, Buhari was optimistic of victory.Read more",politics,2 -"Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections, Buhari’s Ministers Remain Unfazed as Deadline for Mandatory Resignation Nears","Some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministers and other political appointees believed to be eyeing political offices in 2023, have remained",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Asset Management Company Starts New Airline to Recover Arik’s Debts,"The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has said that in order to recover its huge debts from Arik Air,",business,1 -"Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw: Arsenal v Liverpool, Chelsea v Tottenham","Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham.   Chelsea's meeting with",sports,4 -World Bank Lists Nigeria Among Countries with Huge Unbanked Population,The World Bank has named Nigeria as one of the seven countries that contribute to half of the global population,business,1 -"Spain Humiliate Germany 6-0, Qualify for Nations League Finals",Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored his first career hat-trick as Spain inflicted Germany's heaviest competitive defeat and joined France,sports,4 -MTN’s N97 Billion Public Offer Opens Wednesday at N169 Per Share,"Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, Tuesday announced that its N97 billion public offer to retail investors for the sale of 575",business,1 -‘All We Wanted Was to Compete’: Banned Nigerian Athletes Protest in Tokyo,Nigerian athletes in Tokyo - who were ruled ineligible to compete at the Olympics in Japan- have held a protest,sports,4 -"Nigeria: North Won’t  Vote Based on Sentiments in 2023 as with Buhari, Say Northern Elders","Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said the region will support only a presidential",politics,2 -Peugeot Shareholders Back Fiat Chrysler’s $52bn Merger,Shareholders in Peugeot owner PSA have given the green light to the French company's merger with Fiat Chrysler. The move,business,1 -Nigeria: Abuja Court of Appeal Stops Rivers State from Implementing VAT Judgement,"The Court of Appeal in Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, has ordered all parties in the appeal challenging the judgment of",politics,2 -Nigerian Travellers to UK Will Still Have to Quarantine,United Kingdom has insisted that travellers from Nigeria would still be quarantined. She however said in the spirit of the,health,0 -Three Judges Involved in Conflicting Exparte Orders to Appear Before Nigeria’s Judicial Council,"Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad has ordered three judges involved in granting conflicting exparte orders to appear before the",politics,2 -Biden Pledges $4 Billion to COVAX Vaccine Program at G7 Summit,"US President Joe Biden has announced a total of $4 billion in contributions to COVAX, the vaccine alliance trying to",health,0 -Tottenham Confirms Ryan Mason as Interim Head Coach With Julian Nagelsmann Targeted as Mourinho’s Successor,Ryan Mason will lead boyhood club Tottenham out at Wembley on Sunday after being named interim head coach until the,sports,4 -Nigeria Exempts Dangote Cement From Land Border Blockade,"The Nigerian government has allowed Dangote Cement to resume exports across its land borders, raising hopes that Africa’s most populous",business,1 -Nigeria’s Football Body Dismisses Covid Rumours in Eagles’ Camp,The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports of four positive Covid-19 tests in Super Eagles camp ahead of tonight’s,sports,4 -PSG Rejects €160m Kylian Mbappe Offer From Real Madrid: ESPN,"Paris Saint-Germain has ""immediately rejected"" a €160 million offer from Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe, ESPN reports. Real Madrid",sports,4 -"Edo Poll: APC Faults Obaseki’s Absence on ARISE TV ‘The Conversation’, Says His Cowardice Is Legendary","The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the non-appearance of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on a well-publicised and",politics,2 -"Buhari Still Consulting on Electoral Bill, Aide Says","The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare, on Thursday said his",politics,2 -"Nigeria Produced 558,000 Barrels Less Oil in April Compared with March, Says OPEC","Again, Nigeria failed to ramp up crude oil production despite all the sloganeering by the various agencies of government, producing",business,1 -Australian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 0.1%,Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.15 of a percentage point to a record low,business,1 -Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Says $10bn Infrastructural Investment Ongoing in Energy Sector,"The Group Managing Director of Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has said",business,1 -WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Says Patent Waiver Not Enough to Close Vaccine Gap,"World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that intellectual property waiver alone will not be enough to",health,0 -US Congress Passes Law to Kick Chinese Companies Off NYSE  If They Don’t Comply with Audit Rules,The US House of Representatives has passed a law to kick Chinese companies off US stock exchanges if they do,politics,2 -"Nigeria VP Osinbajo Congratulates Tinubu, Says Sterling Contributions to Democracy Stand Him Out",Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo congratulated Bola Tinubu on his emergence as presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress,politics,2 -Dr. Dre to Pay Ex-Wife Nicole Young $100m in Divorce Settlement,Dr. Dre and Nicole Young have settled their bitter divorce battle by finally ironing out finances. The famed music producer,entertainment,3 -Igbo Socio-Cultural Group Ohanaeze Optimistic of Peter Obi’s Victory in 2023,Chief Damian Okeke –Ogene on Thursday said the group was confident of Obi's victory in 2023.Read more,politics,2 -Ransomware Gang Websites Disappear from Internet,Websites for a Russian-linked ransomware gang blamed for attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide have gone offline. Monitors say a,tech,5 -Mason Mount Winner Lifts England over Belgium,England came from behind to overcome the world's top-ranked team Belgium and record an important Nations League victory at Wembley,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Democracy Unstable Due to Insecurity and Hopelessness, Tinubu Says","A former Lagos State Governor and presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday said Nigeria’s democracy has remained unstable,",politics,2 -Prosecutors Demand Maradona’s Doctors Be Placed on Trial for ‘Negligent Homicide’,Prosecutors investigating the 2020 death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona have asked that the medical staff who treated him,sports,4 -Bank of Japan Governor Optimistic Economy Will Recover,"Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda expressed optimism Thursday about the country's economic recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic. ""Economic activity",business,1 -Biden Unveils Members of Covid-19 Task Force,"US President-elect Joe Biden has named the members of his coronavirus task force, highlighting his pledge to make tackling Covid-19",health,0 -Buhari Says Petroleum Industry Bill Will Take Care of Host Communities,Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will take care of agitations by host oil,politics,2 -‘The Milkmaid’ is Nigeria’s Official Submission for 2021 Oscars,The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee has selected Desmond Ovbiagele’s ‘The Milkmaid’ as Nigeria’s submission to the International Feature Film category of the 2021,entertainment,3 -"WHO Says 10% of World’s Population May Have Had Covid, Vast Majority at Risk","The World Health Organization has said one in 10 people around the world may have contracted Covid-19, far more than",health,0 -"Presidential Primary: Southern PDP Governors Ganged Up Against Me, Wike Alleges","Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday accused his southern colleagues of masterminding his failure to win the ticket, saying",politics,2 -"Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World: ARISE FASHION WEEK to Thrill  Global Audience at Dubai Expo","ARISE FASHION WEEK, Africa’s dominant runway platform is coming to Dubai to showcase Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World at",entertainment,3 -Djokovic Battles into French Open Semi Final,World number one Novak Djokovic overcame early physical struggles to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and reach the French Open semi-finals.,sports,4 -Russia Resumes Nord Stream Natural Gas Supply to Europe,The resumption of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline at reduced capacity followed a 10-day maintenance breakRead more,business,1 -Stevie Wonder to Headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles,Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to help raise money and,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria’s Fintech Startup, Kuda, Raises $10m in Seed Funding","Online Fintech startup firm Kuda, out of Nigeria, that offers digital banking services, has announced it has raised $10 million",business,1 -"Bouyed By Dangote Cement and BUA Foods, Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.46tn in Three Weeks","Global equities suffered their biggest decline in more than a year last week, as heavy losses in Netflix shares accentuated",business,1 -China Fines Alibaba Record $2.75bn for Anti-monopoly Violations,Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules and abusing its,business,1 -Alphabet Beats Expectations on Google Ad Spike,"Google owner Alphabet Inc on Tuesday beat expectations for third-quarter revenue, a positive sign that its advertising business is overcoming",tech,5 -Nigeria: Year-On-Year Headline Inflation Decelerates to 17.38%,Nigeria’s year-on-year headline inflation rate fell to 17.38 per cent for the fourth consecutive month in July from 17.75 per,business,1 -"Pfizer Covid Vaccine Effectiveness Drops after Six months, Study Shows",The effectiveness of the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine in preventing infection by the coronavirus dropped to 47% from 88% six,health,0 -Euro 2020: Lukaku vs Ronaldo as Belgium Face Portugal in Spain for Quarter-final Spot,The world's number-one ranked side Belgium take on holders Portugal in a standout Euro 2020 tie in Spain for a,sports,4 -"Investing In Humanity Is Investing In Our Collective Survival, Says Buhari in Saudi Arabia",President Muhammadu Buhari has implored the public and private sectors to invest for a long-term prosperous future with short term,business,1 -"Nigeria: US Foundation, ABUAD Hospital, Others Plan Free Open-heart Surgery","A Healthy Heart Foundation (HHF), the Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital and United States of America-based VOOM Foundation have gone",health,0 -"Retired Doctors, More Syringes: Biden Unveils US Vaccination Plan to Improve on Trump’s ‘Dismal Failure’",US President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up,health,0 -"Nigeria: Oyetola Coasts to Victory in Osun APC Primary, Floors Aregbesola in His Ward",Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State in Nigeria's southwest on Saturday won the governorship  primary  of  the  All Progressives Congress,politics,2 -"Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to Improve Relationship and Collaboration",Governments of Nigeria and Saudi Arabia has expressed willingness to improve on their bilateral relationship and collaboration in international politics.,politics,2 -"Rising Oil Prices May Derail Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Report Says","The Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) has warned that the rising crude oil prices, which could go above $100 per barrel,",business,1 -"US: Biden to Require All Federal Employees, Government Contractors to Vaccinate Against Covid-19",US President Joe Biden plans to require all federal employees and government contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Just weeks,health,0 -China Evergrande Shares Dive to 11-year Low as Default Risks Grow,"Shares of Evergrande on Monday plunged to over 11-year lows, extending losses as executives try to salvage its business prospects",business,1 -Trump Campaigns in Five States on Sunday as Biden Heads to Pennsylvania,President Donald Trump is mounting one final test of whether the massive crowds that often show up at his signature,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Central Bank to Refund Capital Deposits, Licensing Fees Of Pending BDC Applications","Following the Central Bank ban on the sales of FX to Bureaux de Change (BDC) operators, the apex bank is",business,1 -Rome Confirmed as Ninth Definite Host for Euro 2020,Uefa has confirmed Rome as the ninth definite Euro 2020 host this summer. The Italian capital had been due to,sports,4 -Kenya Signs Multi-million Dollar Armoured Car Deal with Turkish firm,"As a way of boosting Kenya's capacity in waging war against terrorism, the country's armed forces has signed a deal",business,1 -White House Chief of Staff Contracts COVID-19,"White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has frequently appeared at public events without wearing a mask, has been",health,0 -"Nigeria’s House Adopts E-Transmission of Results ‘Where Practicable’, Opposition Walks Out","Nigeria’s House of Representatives Friday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, amid a walkout staged by opposition members, with the",politics,2 -US Election: Nigerian-born Democrat Adelewa Elected Shadow US Rep,"Nigerian born Democrat, Adeoye Owolewa has been elected a shadow United States Representative out of the District of Columbia, with",politics,2 -Buhari Congratulates Pinnick  as He Becomes Third Nigerian to Make FIFA Council,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Amaju Pinnick's emergence as the third Nigerian to make the world's football governing body,sports,4 -"Nigeria: House Passes 2022 Budget, Raises Sum to N17tn",The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday approved the sum of N17.127 trillion as budget for the 2022 fiscal,politics,2 -Zuckerberg Wants Facebook to Become Online ‘Metaverse’,Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his vision to transform Facebook from a social media network into a “metaverse company” in,tech,5 -UK Lawmaker Says He Opened Porn in Parliament By Mistake,A British lawmaker suspended by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party following accusations that he watched pornography on his phone,politics,2 -"OPEC Fails to Agree on February Oil Production Output, Meeting Continues Tuesday","Members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies, including Russia, on Monday failed to reach an",business,1 -WHO Chief Backs Tokyo Olympics Days Before Opening Ceremony,"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has thrown his weight behind the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics,",sports,4 -"Nigerian Singers Omah Lay, Tems Arrive in Lagos After Release from Uganda",Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems are back in Nigeria after spending two days in police custody in Uganda for,entertainment,3 -"Warner Bros. Didn’t Give Keanu Reeves, Will Smith Bonuses For HBO Max Deal",Keanu Reeves and Will Smith both didn't receive bonuses for Warner Bros.' decision to put their 2021 films on HBO,entertainment,3 -World Bank Raises Nigeria’s GDP Growth Forecast to 1.8%,"The World Bank has increased Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for 2021 to 1.8 per cent, higher than",business,1 -French Open: Djokovic Outlasts Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam Title,Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s 2021 Budget Unrealistic, Opposition Senators Say",Many Nigerian senators have described the country's 2021 Appropriation Bil of N13.082 trillion as one that is unrealistic and unachievable.,politics,2 -"Ighalo in Paris for Man United’s Champions League Clash with PSG, Cavani Dropped",Odion Ighalo has traveled with the rest of the Manchester United squad for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group game with,sports,4 -"OPEC+ Exceeded Quota by 116% in October as Nigeria, Angola Underperformed",The compliance by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies known as OPEC Plus (OPEC+),business,1 -New Petroleum Act: Nigeria Says No Immediate Removal of Petrol Subsidy,"Nigeria’s federal government has said it will not immediately end its current subsidy of petrol, saying it intends to manage",business,1 -"Nigeria: Group Sues Tinubu, APC, INEC, Says Former Lagos Governor Ineligible to Run for President","A group representing Gaskiya Youth Movement has filed a suit against the All Progressive Congress, (APC), APC Presidential Aspirant, Bola",politics,2 -Covid-19: English Football Under Threat as Multiple Matches May Be Postponed,Tottenham’s Premier League match against Fulham on Wednesday is under threat after an outbreak of coronavirus at Fulham. Fulham are,sports,4 -"Visa, Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia Over Ukranian Invasion",U.S. payments firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc on Saturday said they were suspending operations in Russia over the invasion,business,1 -Nigeria: PDP Crisis Deepens as Seven NWC Members Resign,The crisis rocking Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party has deepened following the resignation of seven deputy national officers of the,politics,2 -Biden Unveils $1.9tn US Economic Relief Package,US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the coronavirus-sapped economy before he takes office next,politics,2 -EPL: Man United Produce Stunning Comeback at West Ham to Go Fourth,Manchester United condemned West Ham to a 3-1 defeat on the day they welcomed fans back to the London Stadium,sports,4 -Zenith Shareholders Reap Bumper Harvest as Bank Pays N97.3bn Dividend,"Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have unanimously approved the bank’s proposed final dividend, expressing delight at the final dividend payment",business,1 -Valieva to Take to Olympic Ice Once More on Thursday Amid Doping Scandal,"Kamila Valieva aims for the top step of a podium she may never see when the Russian figure skating star,",sports,4 -West Ham Come from Three Goals Down to Share Points in Bale’s Spurs Debut,West Ham came back from three goals down with under 10 minutes to go to rescue a point in an,sports,4 -"Nigeria Has Facilities to Store Pfizer Vaccine, National Health Agency Affirms","Nigeria has cold chain equipment to store the Covid Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine if it arrives the country, the National Primary Health",health,0 -UK Veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore Dies Aged 100 After Contracting Covid-19 and Pneumonia,"British Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising millions for the",health,0 -Juventus Present Ronaldo With G.O.A.T. 770 Shirt For Passing Pele’s Goal Mark,Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a special shirt by Juventus president Andrea Agnelli ahead of Sunday's Serie A game against,sports,4 -Beyoncé and Wizkid’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Gets MTV Award Nomination,"The Beyoncé and Wizkid collaboration, ‘Brown Skin Girl’ has been nominated in the Best Musical Moment Category at the 2021",entertainment,3 -Covid-19: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Goes into Self-isolation,"Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately, after one of his close aides tested positive for Covid-19",health,0 -US Attorney General Barr Resigns,"Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless",politics,2 -"Cement Cheaper in Nigeria than Ghana and Zambia, Dangote Group Insists","The Group Executive Director, Dangote Group, Mr Edwin Devakumar, on Monday defended its pricing policy for cement and dismissed allegations",business,1 -Sri Lanka President Flees to Maldives on Military Jet,President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled Sri Lanka on a military jetRead more,politics,2 -"Nigeria: SANs Tackle Attorney General Malami, Insist VAT Not on Exclusive List","Senior Nigerian lawyers on Saturday faulted the claim by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.",business,1 -Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Commission’s Power to Deregister Political Parties The,Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday put a final lid on the prospect of reinstating the 74 political parties deregistered,politics,2 -"Joshua Knocks out Pulev in 9th Round, Edges Closer to Dream Fight with Fury","Anthony Joshua dominated and picked apart his mandatory heavyweight challenger Kubrat Pulev, scoring a ninth-round knockout to retain his WBA,",sports,4 -Ukraine Bans Some Russian Books and Music in Latest Step of ‘Derussification’,Ukraine’s parliament has voted through two laws that will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music as Kyiv seeks,entertainment,3 -"Brazil’s Covid Surge Reaches New Level as Daily Deaths Pass 2,000","Brazil has exceeded 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time, as infection rates soar. The country",health,0 -ABC Suspends ‘The View’ Host Whoopi Goldberg for Saying Holocaust ‘Not About Race’,Whoopi Goldberg was suspended for two weeks Tuesday as co-host of “The View” because of what the head of ABC,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: INEC to Print Ballot Papers in Nigeria, Says Election Materials won’t Be Kept with CBN",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the ballot papers for the 2023 elections would be printed locally,politics,2 -"WHO Chief Warns Omicron, Delta Forming ‘Tsunami’ of Covid Cases",The head of the World Health Organization has warned the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants could produce a “tsunami” of,health,0 -"‘The Most Significant Event in Months’: Australian Open to Allow 30,000 Fans Per Day","Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.",sports,4 -Nigeria: APC May Annul Last Week’s Ward Congresses,"All things being equal, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is likely to annul its ward congresses held",politics,2 -"Wizkid and Tems ‘Essence’ Debuts on Billboard Hot 100, Features at No. 82","‘Essence’ by Nigeria’s Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid, featuring fast-rising singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has topped",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Seeks Lower Oil Production Costs, Targets 40bn Barrels Reserve",Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday called on the operators of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to search for more,business,1 -"To Combat Rising Insecurity, Nigeria’s Southeast Governors Set Up ‘Regional Police’",Governors of Nigeria's southeastern states have resolved to establish a joint security vigilante outfit for the region code named 'Ebube,politics,2 -"Deola Sagoe, Folake Coker Brighten Runway at THISDAY ARISE Independence Day Event","Renowned Nigerian Designers Lanre Da Silva, Folake Coker and Lisa Folawiyo were among others showcasing their gorgeous collections at the",entertainment,3 -"Long Fuel Queues Return in Abuja, Adjoining States","After weeks of respite, following more than three months of punishing petrol scarcity nationwide, long queues have appeared in Abuja",business,1 -"PDP Chairman Ayu a Thoughtless, Partial Leader, Should Resign, Clark Says","Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has described the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party",politics,2 -US Election: Facebook to Ban Ads That Prematurely Claim Victory,Facebook will ban ads that wrongly claim victory in the US presidential race. The news comes a week after the,tech,5 -Commerzbank Posts $3.3 Billion Fourth-Quarter Loss amid Major Restructuring,"Germany’s Commerzbank said on Thursday its net loss deepened to $3.3 billion in the fourth quarter, as the lender undergoes",business,1 -Thomas Tuchel Signs Chelsea Contract Extension After Champions League Win,"Chelsea has tied Thomas Tuchel to a two-year deal, extending his previously 18-month contract six days after winning the Champions",sports,4 -Netherlands Coach Louis van Gaal Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer,Netherlands head coach and former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed he's being treated for prostate cancer. The,sports,4 -Nigeria: NNPP’s Kwankwaso Confirms Possibility of Collaboration with Obi’s Labour Party,"The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday confirmed ongoing talks for a",politics,2 -Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise.,"USA Gymnastics announced Sunday that the six-time Olympic medalist has opted not to compete on floor, where she won gold",health,0 -South African Scientists Brace for Wave Propelled by Omicron Variant,"As the world grapples with the emergence of the new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19, worried scientists in South Africa",health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Liberalises Money Transfers,The Central Bank of Nigeria has liberalised money transfers through wire service companies such as Western Union and Moneygram which,business,1 -Djokovic Tells Court He Was Cleared to Enter Australia after Covid Infection,"Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic mounted his legal challenge on Saturday to being refused entry to Australia, saying he",sports,4 -‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-ridden South Korea,"“Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape",business,1 -‘Profit Over Candour’: Boeing to Pay $2.5bn Settlement for 737 Max Conspiracy,Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5bn (£1.8bn) to settle US criminal charges that it hid information from safety officials about,business,1 -"Peugeot Forecasts Nigeria to Import $7.5bn Worth of Used Vehicles, Motorcycles in 2021","The Chairman of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, tuesday",business,1 -US to Support Nigeria’s Push for HIV Eradication by 2030,United States has expressed commitment to Nigeria push towards meeting the United Nations goal of global HIV eradication by 2030.,health,0 -Chinese Envoy Urges Nigerian Political Parties to Learn from Communist Party,"The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun has asked political parties to learn from Communist Party of China by making",politics,2 -"Restructuring Alone Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Problems, Former President Jonathan Says","Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria on Thursday weighed in on the raging agitation for the restructuring of Nigeria, warning",politics,2 -"Michael Collins, One of Three Astronauts on Historic Moon Landing Mission, Dies at 90","Michael Collins - one of the three crew members of the first manned mission to the Moon, Apollo 11 in",tech,5 -Djokovic Given Medical Exemption to Play at Australian Open,Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to,sports,4 -"Amid Man City Interest, Kane Says De Bruyne Is ‘a Striker’s Dream’",Harry Kane has said he wants to stay in the Premier League and has encouraged interest from Manchester City by,sports,4 -Zinedine Zidane Headbutt Statue to Be Re-Installed in Qatar Ahead of 2022 World Cup,A statue immortalising Zinedine Zidane's headbutt during the 2006 World Cup final will be re-installed in Qatar after it was,sports,4 -Djokovic to Face Olympic Champion Zverev in US Open Semi-finals,"Never fazed, rarely flummoxed, Novak Djokovic is so collected in best-of-five-set matches — even when falling behind, as he has",sports,4 -"I Acted in First Bank’s Interest, Sacked Chairman Awosika Says","The sacked Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, has said she acted in truth and honesty in",business,1 -Nigeria: Campaign Group Rallies Support for Emefiele Presidency in Nasarawa,"The Unified Northern Nigeria Youth Forum (UNNYF), which is advocating that Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr.",politics,2 -"Musk Says Tesla Needs to Cut Staff By 10%, Pauses All Hiring","Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a ""super bad feeling"" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs",tech,5 -Fury v Wilder III: Rescheduled Fight Confirmed for October 9,"Tyson Fury's third world heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder has been rescheduled for 9 October. The bout, which had",sports,4 -Globacom Signs Deal with Eutelsat of France for Satellite Deployment in Nigeria,"Globacom, the second-largest telecoms operator in Nigeria by subscriber number and market share, has signed a deal with Eutelsat of",business,1 -Fellow Athletes Rally Around Osaka after French Open Withdrawal,Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Naomi Osaka after the women’s world number two withdrew from,sports,4 -Biden Blames Trump for ‘Downplaying’ Cyberattack on US Government,United States President-elect Joe Biden warned the recently uncovered cyber-“assault” on government computers had compromised US national security and would,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Buhari Has a Choice Between War and Dialogue, Igbo Sociocultural Group Says","In Nigeria, pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere and the apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in reacting to President Muhammadu",politics,2 -FIFA Ban: Temporary Reprieve for Ahmad as CAS Upholds CAF President’s Appeal,"The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has granted suspended Confederation of African (CAF) President, Ahmad Ahmad a temporary reprieve",sports,4 -South Africa’s Banyana Spank Nigeria’s Falcons to Dominate Aisha Buhari Cup,Two penalties and an own goal by defender Michelle Alozie conspired to hand South Africa’s Banyana Banyana victory over the,sports,4 -"Burna Boy Wins Best International Act, Wizkid Best African at MOBO Awards","Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat",entertainment,3 -Aisha Buhari Cup: Black Queens Beat Lionesses 2-0,The buzz of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament got louder on Monday as the Secretary General,sports,4 -Johnny Depp Leaves ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise After Losing Libel Case,Johnny Depp has left the Fantastic Beasts film franchise after being asked to resign by Warner Bros. The actor announced,entertainment,3 -Asian Markets Stabilise Amid Uncertainties Over Omicron Variant,Asian-Pacific stock markets showed signs of stabilising as investors prepared for weeks of uncertainty over whether the Omicron variant could,business,1 -UAE Pledges $2bn to Support Nigeria’s Mining Sector,"As part of efforts to support Nigeria’s Mines and Steel Development sector, the office of the past ruler of Abu",business,1 -Nigeria: PDP Governors Speak on Resignation of Seven National Officers,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has appealed to members and ‘stakeholders’ of the party to remain calm over,politics,2 -Instagram Apologises for Incorrectly Labelling #EndSARS Posts as False Information,"Instagram has apologized for wrongly labelling posts in support of Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests as false. On Wednesday, Facebook and Instagram",tech,5 -"Skyrocketing Fuel Prices May Spur Social Unrest Globally, as Long Queues Persist in Abuja","The latest round of global energy crisis, resulting in rising fuel prices could spur social unrest around the world, a",business,1 -Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets ISP Licence to Operate in Nigeria,"The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has revealed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued its firm, Starlink Internet",business,1 -Putin Says Europe Only Has Itself to Blame for Surging Gas Prices,The European Union can only blame its own policies for record gas prices as some of its members resell cheap,business,1 -BMW Expects Half of It’s Sales to Be Electric Cars by 2030,"BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2030, setting a more conservative target",business,1 -Moderna to Request Emergency Approval of Its Covid-19 Vaccine,Moderna Inc. said it would ask US and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as,health,0 -Nigeria: Central Bank Governor Emefiele Optimistic as InfraCo Set to Commence Operations,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has expressed enthusiasm with the Infrastructure Company Limited",business,1 -Spiderman: No Way Home’ Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash $1bn Milestone Globally,"' ""Spider-Man: No Way Home"" unwrapped the best Christmas gift of all, becoming the first pandemic-era movie to cross $1",entertainment,3 -"Concerns Mount as Court Injunctions, Orders Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy: THISDAY",The increasing meddlesome interventions of the judiciary in almost every stratum of the political turf is fast threatening Nigeria’s hard-earned,politics,2 -US Panel Endorses Widespread Use of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine,"A US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away",health,0 -Covid-19: Ethiopian Airlines ‘Ready’ to Fly Vaccines to Africa,"Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a cold chain air freight to transport temperature-sensitive medicines, including a potential Covid-19",health,0 -FIFA Lodges Criminal Complaint Against Former President Sepp Blatter,FIFA has lodged a complaint of “criminal mismanagement” against its former president Sepp Blatter. The charges according to the World,sports,4 -Over 15m Passengers Passed Through Nigeria’s Airports in 2021,"The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that a total of 15,225,627 travellers passed through Nigeria’s airports in 2021.",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Crude Oil Exports Hit Three-Year Low, Says Report",West Africa’s oil exports slumped to the lowest level in at least three years last month as infrastructure woes for,business,1 -Chinese Drugmaker Says Vaccine 79.3% Effective in Final Tests,"A Chinese drugmaker says its coronavirus vaccine was found to be 79.3% effective at preventing infection, moving Beijing closer to",health,0 -"Natural Gas Will Help Ease Nigerians’ Economic Burden, Says VP Osinbajo","Following the recent increase in petrol prices across the country, Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo revealed on Monday how the",business,1 -Kevin Hart Defends Himself After Making Derogatory Comments About Teen Daughter,"Kevin Hart has defended himself after facing backlash for describing his daughter as a ""hoe"" in a new Netflix special. The comedian released Zero",entertainment,3 -"FIRS Can Collect VAT from Lagos Hotel Owners, Appeal Court Rules","The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), against",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Drug Addiction Three Times More Than Global Average, Says NDLEA Boss Marwa","Chairman/Chief Executive of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has lamented that Nigeria’s drug",health,0 -Buhari Receives Second Dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine,"President Muhammadu Buhari has taken the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the State House, Abuja. The News",health,0 -"OPEC Slashes Q2 Oil Demand Estimate by 690,000 bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday pruned the demand outlook for crude oil in the next two,business,1 -"Huawei Hoarded 5G Chips Before Trump Sanctions, Says Bloomberg","Huawei Technologies Co. quietly spent months racing to stockpile critical radio chips ahead of Trump administration sanctions, ensuring it can",tech,5 -"Following Devaluation of Naira, Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Outlook to ‘Stable’","Fitch, a global credit rating agency, has upgraded the outlook on Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘stable’",business,1 -Trump Calls Second Impeachment Move ‘Ridiculous’,"US President Donald Trump has dismissed as ""ridiculous"" efforts by Democrats in Congress to impeach him for inciting insurrection at",politics,2 -GM Recalls All Chevrolet Bolt Electric Cars Over Fire Risk,"General Motors on Friday announced the voluntary recall of all 2019 and newer Chevrolet Bolts, extending its recall of the",tech,5 -Musicians Send Messages of Support to Covid-hit Singer Jeremih,50 Cent and Chance The Rapper have sent get well messages to singer Jeremih following reports he has been admitted,health,0 -British Airways Calls for Vaccinated People to Travel without Restrictions,British Airways’s new boss said vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction and non-vaccinated people with a negative,business,1 -"Hackers Steal $7m From Crowdfunding DAO Maker, Three Days After Poly Network Attack","Three days after Poly Network was hacked for $611 million, DAO Maker - another cryptocurrency platform - has been attacked",business,1 -"Peng Shuai Emerges at Olympics, Gives Controlled Interview",That was the message that Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai delivered Monday in a controlled interview in Beijing that touched,sports,4 -Study Shows Nigeria Android Phones ‘Hit Hard by Infected Apps’,A study by a technology company has shown that one in nine Android mobile phones in Nigeria has malware-infected apps.,tech,5 -Stakeholders Foresee Growth Opportunities in Nigerian Stock Exchange’s Demutualisation,Stakeholders in Nigeria’s capital market have hailed the final approval given by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the,business,1 -"Shell Rattled By Bank Accounts  Restrictions, as Aiteo Seeks $4bn for ‘16 Million Barrels of Crude Diverted’","There are strong indications that Tuesday’s injunction of a Federal High Court, Lagos, barring Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary from",business,1 -Netflix Stocks Rise after Raising Prices for US Customers,The streaming media company is raising the prices on its standard and premium plans for US customers. Its standard plan,tech,5 -COP26: Fossil Fuel Industry Has Largest Delegation at Climate Summit,"There are more delegates at COP26 associated with the fossil fuel industry than from any single country, analysis shared with",business,1 -SpaceX Capsule with World’s First All-civilian Orbital Crew Returns Safely,Four space tourists safely ended their trailblazing trip to orbit Saturday with a splashdown in the Atlantic off the Florida,tech,5 -"Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson Not Yet Astronauts, US Says","In a move that pours cold water on the dreams of a few billionaire space explorers, the US has tightened",tech,5 -US Lawsuits Could Force Facebook to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp,Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the US Federal Trade Commission and,tech,5 -Swansea 1-3 Man City: Record-breaking 15th Straight Win Sends City Into FA Cup Quarter-finals,Manchester City set a new record for consecutive wins by an English top-flight club after sweeping Swansea aside to reach,sports,4 -Italian Prime Minister Draghi Resigns after Government Implodes,The resignation increased the likelihood of early elections and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe.Read more,politics,2 -Southern African Presidents Hail Zambia For Peaceful Polls,Southern Africa's regional bloc on Tuesday hailed Zambia for overseeing a peaceful transition of power after veteran opposition politician Hakainde,politics,2 -Southern Nigeria Governors Demand Next President Should Emerge From South,Seventeen Governors of Nigeria's southern region are demanding that the next president of the country emerge from the south. The,politics,2 -"Hyundai, Kia Say Apple Car Deal is off",South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it is not now in talks with Apple Inc on autonomous electric,business,1 -Boardroom Drama: Nigeria’s Central Bank Queries First Bank for Replacing CEO Without Approval,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday queried the board of First Bank Nigeria Limited over the removal of,business,1 -Japanese Doctor Warns Holding Games Could Lead to ‘Olympic Virus’ Strain,"The head of a Japanese doctors union on Thursday warned holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens",sports,4 -"Obaseki: Tinubu, Oshiomhole Threats to Democracy","Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has described All Progressives Congress stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the party’s former National",politics,2 -Beyoncé and Wizkid’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Wins Video of the Year at Soul Train Awards,"Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ a song featuring Saint Jhn and Nigerian star Wizkid won the Video of the Year award",entertainment,3 -Blatter and Platini: Former Heads of FIFA and UEFA Cleared of Corruption Charges By Swiss Court,Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss,sports,4 -"Renowned African Designers Kenneth Ize, Lanre Da Silva, Tiffany Amber, Others to Showcase Designs at Nigeria’s Independence Day Event","As Nigeria celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence on October 1, the THISDAY ARISE Group is hosting a virtual",entertainment,3 -India Investigates If Organochlorines Behind Unknown Illness,Indian authorities are investigating if organochlorines used as pesticides or in mosquito control caused the death of one person and,health,0 -‘A Big Challenge’: Italy’s Roman Fortress Awaits Wales in Eye-catching Euro 2020 Clash,Wales are within touching distance of the Euro 2020 knockout stage as they visit Rome for their final group game,sports,4 -Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home,"Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence, the country’s interim prime minister said in",politics,2 -German Disease Control Head Warns of ‘Terrible Christmas’,The head of Germany's disease control agency has warned that the country faces a “really terrible Christmas” unless steps are,health,0 -"Nigerian Governors Working to Scuttle Electoral Reform, Lobby Buhari Not to Sign Electoral Bill","After crippling the local government system across the country, a situation believed to have laid the foundation for the current",politics,2 -Why You Should Try Intermittent Fasting,You’re probably living under a rock if you’ve not heard about intermittent fasting because it’s one of the most popular,health,0 -Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal: Ollie Watkins Sinks Gunners Again With Early Strike,Arsenal slipped to back-to-back Premier League defeats as Ollie Watkins' early strike gave Aston Villa a Premier League double over,sports,4 -AFCON: Guinea-Bissau Miss Late Penalty in Group D Draw with Sudan,Guinea-Bissau missed a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup,sports,4 -"APC Chair Adamu Meets Senators, Worried By Gale of Defections","National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, met with senators elected on the platform of the",politics,2 -Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal: London Derby Defeat Dents Blue’s Top Four Hopes,Emile Smith Rowe's goal was enough to earn Arsenal a surprise 1-0 victory at Chelsea - a result which dented,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva, Women Affairs Minister Tallen Back Out of Political Ambitions, Retain Ministerial Positions","Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, and Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Paullen Tallen, have chickened",politics,2 -"Okagbare’s Doping Ban Extended, Keeping Nigeria’s 4-by-100 Women’s Relay Team from World Championships",Sprinter Blessing Okagbare's doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the 4x100 meter relay at next month's,sports,4 -Chelsea Director Marina Granovskaia Exits After Todd Boehly Takeover,"Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has left the club, it was announced on Wednesday. Granovskaia follows chairman Bruce Buck in leaving",sports,4 -"APC VP Candidate Shettima May Be Complicit in Chibok Girls’ Abduction, Say Northern Christian Leaders","Northern Christian Political Leaders in the APC, across the 19 northern states of Nigeria have accused APC Vice Presidential candidate",politics,2 -China Leads Auto Industry Recovery as Sales Top Expectations,"China’s vehicle sales are likely to hit 25 million units this year, an industry body said on Friday, as the",business,1 -"French Open: Nadal, Thiem Cruise through Openers",Spain's 12-time champion Rafael Nadal encountered few problems as he started the French Open with a three-set win over Belarusian,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Scarcity Persists, Heightens Flight Delays, Cancellations","As scarcity of premium motor spirit (petrol) persists, causing long vehicle queues at filling stations so is the scarcity of",business,1 -"Nigeria: Court Vacates Order Stopping APC’s Convention, Akpanudoedehe Returns","Justice Bello Kawu of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Kubwa, on Friday vacated an",politics,2 -AFCON: Egypt Beat Ivory Coast on Penalties to Reach Quarter-Finals,Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following,sports,4 -Lingard’s Brace Helps England Thrash Andorra,England cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over Andorra at Wembley on Sunday to extend their lead at the top,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Gas Reserve to Last Another 50 Years Despite Increase in Consumption Volume, Content Development Board Says",The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that Nigeria's current proven gas reserve which stands at 206,business,1 -Nigeria: Debt Management Office To Auction N150bn FGN Bonds,"Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) says it will offer N150 billion bonds for subscription on November 17, 2021 on behalf",business,1 -Central Bank Governor Becomes Next in Line to Lead Ivory Coast,"Ivory Coast’s president named the governor of a regional central bank as his deputy, making him the front-runner to become",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Electricity Regulator Body Rakes N1bn from Importers of Generating Sets, Others",The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) generated approximately N938.5 million from fees collected from importers of generators and other internal,business,1 -Coronavirus: Germany Set for November Lockdown,"Germany will have a November lockdown but schools and shops will stay open, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, calling for",health,0 -"Super League Trio Madrid, Barcelona. Juventus Face Sanctions after Nine Clubs Sign UEFA Deal","The three teams that remain involved in the breakaway Super League operation, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, face sanctions from",sports,4 -AfDB Partners Ghana to launch $7.4m Institutional Support Project,The African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of Finance in Ghana have launched a $7.4 million Institutional Support Project,business,1 -"Fury Brutally Stops Whyte to Retain Heavyweight Title, Vows to Retire",WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and,sports,4 -"Bad Leadership Has Turned Nigeria to Land of Bitterness and Sadness, Obasanjo Laments",Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday expressed worry over the state of the nation and blamed bad leadership for,politics,2 -UEFA President Ceferin Says Players Who Play in Super League Will be Banned From International Tournaments,UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed that players who played in the European Super League (ESL) would be banned from,sports,4 -Guardiola Says He May Stay in Management Longer Than Planned,"Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he may stay in management much longer than he anticipated. Guardiola, 49, has previously",sports,4 -"One-third of Women Experience Violence in Their Lifetime, Says UNWomen","One-third of the women population worldwide experience violence in their lifetime, United Nations (UN) Women has decried. The Deputy Representative,",health,0 -Nigeria: APC Holds State Congresses Amid Internal Crisis,"With the dust raised by the local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yet to settle, the party",politics,2 -Wayne Rooney Confirmed as Permanent Derby County Manager Following Retirement,"Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney has retired from football after being appointed the new manager of Championship side Derby County. Rooney, England and",sports,4 -Nigeria Targets 20% of Population for Covid-19 Vaccination,Nigeria’s federal government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said that Covid-19 vaccines will first be given to 20%,health,0 -Jeopardy! Gameshow Host Alex Trebek Dies Aged 80,Iconic TV show host Alex Trebek has died after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80. Trebek,entertainment,3 -Buhari Explains Why Tinubu Announced Shettima as Running Mate in Daura,"According to Buhari, Tinubu announced Kashim Shettima on Sunday, due to a leakage of his plan to a section of",politics,2 -UFC Finalizing Middleweight Title Fight Between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori,"The UFC is finalizing a middleweight title fight between Nigerian born Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori for UFC 263, per",sports,4 -"In Durban, Buhari Says Nigeria’s Economy Now Restructured from Oil Dependence to Multiple Revenue Sources",Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration has transformed the nation's economy from being solely dependent on oil revenue,business,1 -US to Ban Russian Flights from American Airspace,The U.S. government is set to announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace following similar moves by the,business,1 -Coronavirus: Moody’s Predicts Long-lasting Revenue Losses for Emerging Market Sovereigns,"Emerging market sovereigns will suffer long-lasting revenue losses due to the coronavirus crisis, with governments' ability to implement and enforce",business,1 -Swiss Prosecutors Charge Blatter and Platini with Fraud,Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini have been charged with fraud over unlawfully arranging a payment,sports,4 -"Presidency Shutting Me Out of Aso Rock for Being Critical of Buhari, Benue Governor Ortom Alleges","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday, accused Nigeria's presidency of deliberately shutting him out of Aso Rock, and preventing",politics,2 -"Convoke National Dialogue Now to Save Nigeria, Delta Governor Okowa Tells FG","Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed worry about the various challenges confronting the country, calling on the federal",politics,2 -‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-ridden South Korea,"“Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape",entertainment,3 -Ghana Election: Opposition Candidate Expresses Worry Over Hitches at Polling Stations,"Opposition Candidate in Ghana's Presidential election, John Mahama has expressed worry over hitches that have been recorded in some of the",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Power Sector Collapse Imminent, Stakeholders Warn",Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have warned that the sector faces imminent collapse as a results of a myriad of,business,1 -Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp Wins FIFA Best Coach Award,"Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp has won The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Award 2020, defeating Marcelo Bielsa of Leeds and Bayern’s",sports,4 -"Former IAAF President, Diack, Found Guilty of Corruption, Jailed","Lamine Diack, the ex-head of athletics’ governing body, has been jailed after being found guilty of corruption. The Senegalese, 87,",sports,4 -‘The Stars Aligned’: Jon Rahm Wins First Major Title at US Open,Spain's Jon Rahm claimed an incredible first major after finishing with back-to-back birdies on a breathless final day of the,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Organise Referendum to Separate Igbos, Stop Constitution Review, Northern Group Tells Parliament",The Coalition of Northern Groups has asked the National Assembly to organise a referendum for the separation of the Igbos from,politics,2 -Boeing Cites Fire Risks in Design of Newest Airbus Jet,"Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of arch-rival Airbus’ newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR, saying a novel type",tech,5 -Kanye West Named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist of 2020,"Rap superstar and entrepreneur Kanye West is Billboard’s top Gospel artist of 2020. West, who repeats his 2019 triumph, is",entertainment,3 -"Nigerian Government Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid Over Grammy Awards",The Nigerian Government has congratulated the country's music stars Burna Boy and Wizkid over their victories at the 63rd Grammy Awards. The country's Minister of,entertainment,3 -Cineworld to Shut Down UK & Ireland Branches Because of Film Delays,"The world’s second-biggest cinema operator, Cineworld, is set to close all its screens in the United Kingdom and Ireland, according",entertainment,3 -Oil Surges to 13-Year High of $129 Per Barrel,"The price of international benchmark, Brent crude oil traded nine per cent higher to close at $128.60 per barrel on",business,1 -Film Crew Voiced Safety Complaints Before Fatal Baldwin Shooting,"Hours before actor Alec Baldwin fired a fatal gunshot from a prop gun that he had been told was safe,",entertainment,3 -How Fintech Helps Reduce the Impact of COVID-19,"The founder and president of Fintech Nigeria Dr Segun Aina, says the covid-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of financial",business,1 -Nigeria: Borno State Confirms 43 Killed By Suspected Cholera Outbreak,The Borno State government on Tuesday confirmed the death of 43 persons as a result of suspected cholera outbreak in,health,0 -"Old Trafford Modified for 23,500 Socially Distanced Fans","Manchester United have modified Old Trafford to accommodate 23,500 socially distanced spectators, and insists they are ""bemused"" by the ongoing",sports,4 -Chelsea Given Mount Injury Scare Ahead of Champions League Semi-final with Madrid,Mason Mount has given Chelsea a scare after suffering a back injury ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg,sports,4 -Analysts React as Nigeria Unexpectedly Exits Recession,"Analysts on Thursday called on the federal government to implement the 2021 budget to boost infrastructural development, ensure policy consistency",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Parliament Amends Electoral Act Yet Again, to Allow President, Governors, Others Vote in Party Primaries","Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday amended the Electoral Act, 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ - all those elected - to participate",politics,2 -"Buhari Will Guide APC on Zoning, Says Ogun Governor Abiodun",Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has given an assurance that President Muhammadu Buhari would give the ruling All Progressives,politics,2 -PDP NEC Takes Final Decision on Zoning of Presidential Ticket Thursday,"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet on Thursday to",politics,2 -"Liverpool 2-0 Leipzig: Salah, Mane Seal Champions League Quarter-final Spot for Reds",Liverpool put their Premier League problems aside and ensured smooth progress to the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0,sports,4 -China’s Manufacturing Activity Slows in December,The official NBS Manufacturing PMI for China edged down to 51.9 in December 2020 from a 38-month high of 52.1,business,1 -Nigerian Airline Owners Threaten to Sue Government Over Multi-Entry Points Granted to Foreign Airlines,The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened to sue the federal government over its policy of allowing foreign airlines,business,1 -"South Africa Consumer Confidence Increases in Q3, Following Vaccination Drives","South Africa’s consumer confidence index (CCI) has increased slightly in third quarter from the three months prior, helped by demand",business,1 -‘Difficult Decision’: Roman Abramovich Confirms Plans to Sell Chelsea for £3bn after 19 Years in Charge,Roman Abramovich has confirmed reports that he has decided to sell Chelsea with the proceeds going to a charitable foundation,sports,4 -MTN Nigeria Plans N600bn Infrastructure Investment In Three Years,"As part of improving telecommunications services across the country, MTN Nigeria has announced an investment of over N600 billion in",business,1 -South Korea’s LG Pulls Out of Smartphone Business Globally Following Mounting Losses,"South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move",tech,5 -FBN Holdings Appoints Nnamdi Okonkwo As New Group MD,"FBN Holdings Plc, the holding company of First Bank of Nigeria has announced Nnamdi Okonkwo as its new Group Managing",business,1 -"‘Not If But When’: Merkel, Macron, Johnson, Others Call for International Treaty Ahead of Next Pandemic",More than 20 world leaders have called for a new global treaty to help the world prepare for future pandemics.,health,0 -20-Year Lifespan Solar Energy Makes Entry into Nigeria,"Infrastructural challenges facing rural communities in Nigeria should ease, as solar energy system with a 20-year lifespan arrives in the",tech,5 -"Nigeria: INEC Drops Soludo, Ozigbo from List of Those to Contest Anambra Guber Election",The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has published the list of candidates for the November 6 Governorship Election in Anambra,politics,2 -Last-gasp Lazio Deny Ronaldo’s Juventus,Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo scored a 95th-minute equaliser as Lazio denied Juventus victory in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico.,sports,4 -Youtube Announces Fund for African Creators,Youtube has announced a $100 million fund to support and amplify the work of Black YouTube creators from African countries,tech,5 -China to Launch First Human Spaceflight Since 2016,"A Chinese spacecraft will blast off from the Gobi Desert on a Long March rocket in the coming days, ferrying",tech,5 -"Super Eagles Host Lesotho Tuesday, First Competitive Game in Lagos in 20 Years","When Nigeria's Super Eagles host Lesotho's Crocodiles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday, it will be the",sports,4 -Nigeria Senate Confirms Ahmed Kuru for a Second Term as Asset Management Boss,The Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Ahmed Kuru as the managing director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for,business,1 -Biden Rejects New Republican Infrastructure Offer,US President Joe Biden and Republicans entered the weekend sharply at odds over how to craft an infrastructure deal that,politics,2 -US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran in Final Days of Trump Presidency,"The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business",politics,2 -Nigeria Federation Receives $1m Covid-19 Palliatives from FIFA,"At last, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has received the $1 million Covid-19 palliatives promised by world football governing body,",sports,4 -UK Inflation Hits Nearly 30-Year High of 5.5%,"British consumer pricesrose at the fastest annual pace in nearly 30 years last month, intensifying the squeeze on households and",business,1 -India Begins World’s Largest Covid-19 Vaccination Drive,"India has started inoculating health workers in what is likely the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of",health,0 -"No Plan to Withdraw Naira Notes from Circulation, Nigeria’s Central Bank Clarifies",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday debunked reports that it planned to replace the conventional Naira notes in,business,1 -Nigeria: INEC Publishes Notice of Election for 2023,The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened the political space for the 2023 general election after publishing the,politics,2 -Champions League Final Moved to Paris from St Petersburg after Russian Invasion of Ukraine,"UEFA has moved the Champions League final on May 28 to Paris from St Petersburg, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.",sports,4 -Tokyo 2020: Ten Nigerian Athletes Disqualified After Failing to Meet Testing Requirements,The Athletics Integrity Unit says ten Nigerian athletes have been disqualified from competing in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The,sports,4 -Air Peace Named Official Carrier of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in $3m Deal,Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) has signed a four-year deal with Air Peace as the official carrier of the country’s national,business,1 -Teyana Taylor Announces Retirement from Music,"US R&B singer Teyana Taylor has announced that, due in part to being unappreciated in the music industry, she is",entertainment,3 -Google Says It Offers More Than $10bn in Consumer Benefits in South Korea,Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday its presence in South Korea equates to nearly 12 trillion won ($10.16 billion) in,tech,5 -Nigeria Reach Qatar 2022 Final Qualifiers after Draw with Cape Verde,Three –time African champions Nigeria survived an intense dogfight against Cape Verde in Lagos on Tuesday to qualify for the,sports,4 -"Obaseki Visits Buhari, Says He Has no Plans of Being a Godfather in Edo","Abel Ejikeme Re-elected Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he has no plans of replacing a former national chairman",politics,2 -Buhari Says APC VP Candidate Shettima Will Live up to Expectations,"The Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, APC's five South-west governors and House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila were absent at the meeting.Read more",politics,2 -"Despite Contradictions, Buhari Describes NNPC’s $697m Net Profit as Jinx Broken","The presidency says for the first time in the history of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari broke a giant-sized jinx when",business,1 -"Hollywood Film-Crew Union Reaches Tentative Deal, Averting Strike","A union that represents about 60,000 behind-the-scenes workers in film and television reached a tentative deal with producers on Saturday,",entertainment,3 -Wall Street Climbs on Stimulus Hopes,US stocks rose on Friday and the S&P 500 was on track for a second straight week of gains as,business,1 -Nigeria: VP Osinbajo ‘Declined Ex-President Obasanjo’s Offer to Become AGF’ in 2005,"A veteran journalist, Mr. Mustapha Ogunsakin, has revealed how Vice President Yemi Osinbajo turned down President Olusegun Obasanjo’s offer to",politics,2 -Nigeria: Court Restrains Buni from Parading Himself as APC Interim Chairman,A High Court sitting in Asaba on Wednesday restrained Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and other members of,politics,2 -Russia’s World No 1 Daniil Medvedev Faces Possible Ban By Tennis Governing Body,New world number one Daniil Medvedev’s spot atop the rankings could be under threat amid calls for Russia and Belarus,sports,4 -"Nigeria to Issue Prospecting Licences to Winners of Marginal Oilfields Bid, Pledges to Meet OPEC Production Quota by August","After a long wait, Nigeria's federal government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Saturday said that it",business,1 -Nigeria’s Hajj Commission Says Politicians Desecrating Saudi Arabia with 2023 Posters,The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed displeasure over some politicians spreading posters of their candidates at the,politics,2 -Buhari Seeks Overhaul of AU to Make it More Relevant,President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the African Union (AU) for it to be more functional,politics,2 -West Ham 2-1 Tottenham: Hammers Hold Off Late Fightback to Go Fourth,West Ham have recorded a huge London derby win over Tottenham to move into the top four and all but,sports,4 -"Continued Stay of Service Chiefs a Huge Problem for Nigeria, Says Ahmed Buhari",A former Nigerian presidential candidate Ahmed Buhari has said the continued stay of the country's service chiefs poses a huge,politics,2 -Nwakali: Visa Problems Almost Derailed My Career,"By Olawale Ajimotokan with agency report After overcoming initial paperworks that kept his on the sideline for almost six months,",sports,4 -Ecobank Announces Tier 1 Capital Increase of $75m Via Arise Investment,"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the Lomé based parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced a capital increase of $75 million",business,1 -Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Are Reportedly Dating,"Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been rumoured to be romantically linked a few times, but sources have now confirmed the pair are",entertainment,3 -"In Break with President Buhari, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Wants Naira Devalued to Market Rates","In a major break with President Muhammadu Buahri who has consistently opposed the devaluation of the naira, Nigeria’s Vice President,",business,1 -NNPC Selects 26 Firms to Lift Nigeria’s Crude Oil,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has picked 26 foreign and local companies as well as 12 countries to lift,business,1 -"Nigeria: Afreximbank Gives $400,000 Grant To NIPRD To Boost Local Pharma","African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved US$400,000 in grant funding to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD)",business,1 -Yellow Submarines Sink Red Devils: Villarreal Win Europa Final with Shootout Win over Man United,Villarreal beat Manchester United in an epic penalty shootout in the Europa League final in Poland on Wednesday night after,sports,4 -"Ethiopia Developing Local Social Media Platform to Rival Twitter, Facebook","Ethiopia's communications security agency says the East African country is developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, though",tech,5 -James Bond Actor Sir Sean Connery Dies Aged 90,"Sir Sean Connery, the first actor to portray the iconic James Bond character has died at the age of 90. The",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Katsina Governor Masari Insists That Citizens Acquiring Arms to Repel Bandits Way To Go,"Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has said a major reason the negotiations the state once had with bandits broke",politics,2 -Buhari to Host 109 Senators at Presidential Villa Tuesday,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with the country's members of parliament. The Nigerian leader will meet with,politics,2 -UBA Wins ‘African Bank of the Year’ Award,The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has disclosed that it has been globally recognised as the African Bank of,business,1 -"Mike Tyson Targets Anthony Joshua, Others in Charity Bouts",Mike Tyson has sensationally admitted he would be open to the idea of facing three of boxing's heavyweight stars in,sports,4 -"Tuchel Says Players, Coaches Left in Dark Over UEFA’s New Champions League Format of Ten Group Games",Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel has become the latest Premier League manager to blast UEFA's plans for an extended Champions League.,sports,4 -‘How Does a Heart Break Twice?’- Chimamanda Adichie Pens Emotional Tribute After Losing Mother,"Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made a heartfelt tribute on Facebook to her mother, who died on 1",entertainment,3 -Nigeria to Release List of Real Owners of Oil and Gas Assets in January,"Nigeria's federal government will next month make public the real owners of oil, gas and mining assets in the country",business,1 -Haaland Youngest to Reach 50 Bundesliga Goals in Dortmund Win,Erling Braut Haaland scored in a winning return for Borussia Dortmund at Wolfsburg to become the youngest player to reach,sports,4 -Musk Says Twitter Takeover Deal ‘Temporarily on Hold’ Over Report About Fake Accounts,"Billionaire Elon Musk has said his Twitter deal is ""temporarily on hold"" over the company's spam and fake user accounts.",tech,5 -"Price of Jet Fuel Rises Further in Nigeria, Hurting Airlines",Many Nigerian airlines were shocked on Thursday when they were informed by oil marketers that aviation fuel had risen from,business,1 -NNPC Fixes Base Oil Price at $57 for 2022 and $61 for 2023,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday projected a medium term base crude oil price scenario of $57 to,business,1 -"India Releases New Rules to Regulate Social Media, Digital News Platforms",Indian authorities have released new rules to regulate social media companies in a bid to introduce a major change in,tech,5 -Twitter Blocks Accounts Over India Farmers Protest on Government Order,"Twitter on Monday temporarily blocked dozens of accounts and tweets in India at the Hindu nationalist government’s request, including those",tech,5 -AfDB Mobilises $6.5bn to Stop Sahara Desert from Spreading South,"The African Development Bank says it is mobilising $6.5 billion in support of the Great Green Wall project, which involves",business,1 -Oil Major Shell to Write Off up to $5bn in Assets after Exiting Russia,Shell has announced that it will write off between $4 and $5 billion in the value of its assets after,business,1 -Jaiz Bank Plc Receives $25m Financing From Islamic Development Bank,"Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s foremost non-interest bank, has received a $25 million shariah-compliant Line of Financing (LOF) from the Islamic",business,1 -"Nigeria: Oil Regulator Meets with Producers, Pushes for Accurate Data on Stolen Crude",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday met with Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) and the Oil Producers,business,1 -Several Billionaires Billed to Attend Nigeria First Lady Aisha Buhari’s Book Launch,"In an event certain to capture the imagination of keen observers across the country, Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari will next",business,1 -Nigeria’s Parliament Transmits Reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill to Buhari for Assent,The National Assembly on Monday transmitted the reworked 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. Senior,politics,2 -Osun Election: PDP’s Adeleke Challenges Incumbent APC Governor Oyetola,Osun State will Saturday decide whether Gov. Oyetola APC should continue for another four years or elect a new man,politics,2 -Guinea Refuses to Allow Deposed President Conde to Leave the Country,"Guinea’s military leaders say they will not let deposed President Alpha Conde seek exile, after regional mediators attempted to mount",politics,2 -"Tax War: Despite Losing in Court, Nigeria’s Inland Revenue Service Insists on Collecting VAT",The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed taxpayers they must continue to comply with their Value Added Tax (VAT),business,1 -PSG Appoint Mauricio Pochettino as Head Coach,"Former Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of Paris Saint-Germain. It is his first",sports,4 -Nigerian Lawmakers Ratify $6.183bn External Borrowing Plan,"The Nigerian Senate has approved a foreign borrowing plan by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari of 2.343 trillion Naira, some",politics,2 -"Global Vaccine Coalition Plans 520m Jabs for Nigeria, Others in 2021","Managing Director of the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX), a distribution scheme for the coronavirus jabs, Aurelia Nguyen, has said",health,0 -Real Madrid Overcome Liverpool to Clinch Record 14th Champions League Title,A Vinicius Junior strike helped Real Madrid to a record 14th European Cup -- their eighth in the Champions League,sports,4 -Ed Sheeran Slams Baseless Lawsuits after Victory in ‘Shape Of You’ Copyright Case,British singer Ed Sheeran said baseless copyright claims were damaging the music industry after he won a case at the,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Better as One, Governing Party Stalwart Tinubu Tells Secession Agitators","National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has called on those clamouring for secession to jettison",politics,2 -CDC Endorses Covid Booster Shots for Millions of Older Americans,"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans,",health,0 -Netflix Dominates 2021 Golden Globes TV Nominations,"After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations for the 78ths Golden Globe Awards, getting",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Riding on National Mood, Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi Joins Presidential Race",A former governor of Anambra State and vice presidential candidate on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general,politics,2 -"Nigeria Will Need Spend $2bn Investment Yearly on Gas Infrastructure, Says NLNG",The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited has said the country needs to make a $2 billion capital investment every year,business,1 -Nigeria’s Auditor General Reveals 107 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Missing in 2019,The audit report of the Auditor General for the Federation has revealed that the defunct Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC),business,1 -Premier League Confirms Only Two New Positive Covid-19 Results After Latest Round of Testing,The Premier League have confirmed just two new positive Covid-19 results across the division after the latest round of testing.,sports,4 -"Nigeria to License Social Media Platforms, Online Broadcasters","The Nigerian government has directed all online broadcast service provider and all social media platforms which will include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube,",tech,5 -Africa the New Frontier for Global Growth: Zenith Bank MD Onyeagwu,"The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased impact investing in Nigeria",business,1 -"IMF: 20 Sub-Saharan African Countries in Debt Distress, High Risk of Debt Distress","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that debt vulnerabilities remains elevated in Sub-Saharan Africa, with no fewer than",business,1 -"US Health Secretary Azar Resigns, Cites Capitol Attack","US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has resigned, citing last week’s attack on the Capitol, CNN reported on",politics,2 -"In Historic Deal, Afreximbank, African Oil Producers Sign Agreement to Float Energy Bank","Africa’s multilateral trade finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has signed a deal with the African Petroleum Producers Organisation",business,1 -Nigeria: Benue Governor Ortom Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State has tested positive for COVID-19 and was confirmed on Wednesday by his Chief",health,0 -Nigeria: APC Yet to Zone Party Positions Ahead of Convention,"The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied reports that it had zoned some party positions ahead of",politics,2 -Premier League ‘Has Not Discussed Pause’ Amid Rise in Coronavirus Cases,The Premier League says it has no plans to suspend the season despite a rise in positive coronavirus tests. On,sports,4 -"After 500% Rise in Infections, Nigeria Launches Campaign to Curb Covid Variants During the Holidays",The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched its yuletide season campaign with the theme: #CelebrateResponsibly as part of,health,0 -Senegal Opposition Leader Sonko Granted Bail,A judge in Senegal has released opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on bail after days of deadly protests sparked by his,politics,2 -"Billionaire Nigerian Businessman, Akin-Olugbade, Dies of Covid-19","The Covid-19 pandemic on Wednesday claiming billionaire businessman and legal icon, Chief Bolu Akin-Olugbade. According to family sources, he died",health,0 -NBA: LeBron James Returns from 20-game Absence But LA Lakers Lose to Sacramento Kings,LeBron James returned from injury after 20 games out but could not prevent his Los Angeles Lakers from slipping to,sports,4 -Google Arts & Culture Launches ‘Eko for Show’ Project to Showcase Creativity of Lagos,"Google Arts & Culture is collaborating with the Nigerian government for the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: NSCDC Assures INEC Officials of Safety During Osun Election,NSCDC has assured members of the NYSC and the INEC of safety of election materials.Read more,politics,2 -Nigeria: Labour Party Candidate Peter Obi Visits Rivers Governor Wike in Port Harcourt,"Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Wednesday paid a visit to the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike",politics,2 -New York to Terminate Trump Contracts After Capitol Insurrection,"New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week’s insurrection at the US Capitol, Mayor",business,1 -Dutch PM Rutte Survives No-confidence Vote Despite Censure,"Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s chances of forming a new government were dealt a serious blow on Friday, as parliament",politics,2 -"Laws Allowing Zamfara Control Gold While Niger Delta Can’t Control Oil Are Discriminatory, Says Delta Governor Okowa",Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has criticized the application of some laws in the country that allows some states like,politics,2 -Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Central African Republic Shock Nigeria 1-0 in Lagos,The Les Fauves of Central African Republic have beaten Super Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in the World Cup Qualifiers in,sports,4 -Lagos Threatens New Covid Lockdown,The Lagos State Government has threatened to impose a fresh lockdown and reintroduce other measures if there is a recurrence,health,0 -"Massive Vote Buying, Electoral Offences Marr Edo Election, Says CDD","After several weeks of electioneering and assurances from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Edo State Governorship election has",politics,2 -World Champions France Spring Back to Life with Victory Over Finland,France sprung back into life to end a five-game winless streak by beating visitors Finland 2-0 in a World Cup,sports,4 -"Trump, Biden To Compete in Different Town Hall Events",US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will duel on different prime-time town hall events on Thursday instead,politics,2 -"Asian Stocks Rise as Tech, Stimulus Hopes Fuel Global Rally",Asian stocks are set to rise on Tuesday as a renewed tech rally and fresh optimism that Washington would deliver,business,1 -"Nigerian Senate Sets Up 13-man Panel to Investigate Crude Oil Theft, Approves N4trn Subsidy","Following public outrage against the massive stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil, which had seen the country lose huge earnings as",politics,2 -"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending the",health,0 -Laporta Returns as Barcelona President after Winning Sunday’s Elections,"Joan Laporta has been elected the new president of Barcelona, returning to the post he previously held from 2003 to",sports,4 -"Buhari Flags Off $300m Afreximbank Medical Centre, Laments Brain Drain",President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday conducted the official take-off of the planned $300 million African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE),health,0 -Nigeria: Parliament Pressures Buhari to Sign Act that Changes Rules in Middle of Electoral Process,Members of the National Assembly have started mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the amended Section 84,politics,2 -"Venezuelans Head to Polls in Regional, Local Elections as Opposition Returns",Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday in local and regional elections which represent a major challenge for electoral authorities,politics,2 -"Queues Return to Lagos, Abuja, PH as Wrong Fuel Is Withdrawn from Circulation","Following the supply of a wrong specification of petrol in some parts of the country, and its subsequent removal in",business,1 -White House Chief of Staff Contracts COVID-19,"White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has frequently appeared at public events without wearing a mask, has been",politics,2 -"US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 840,000","The number of American’s filing for initial unemployment claims rose by 840,000 in the week ended 3 October, largely in",business,1 -"Air Peace Receives Third Brand New Embraer 195-E2, 10 More Expected By 2022",One of Africa's fastest growing airlines Air Peace on Thursday took delivery of its third brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft.,business,1 -Nigeria Introduces New Policies on Procurement Processes,Nigeria's federal government said new policies and innovations to alter existing procurement value chain for improved procurement and budget implementations,business,1 -Tyler Perry To Receive Humanitarian Award At the Oscars,Tyler Perry will receive an honorary statuette at this year’s Oscars for his humanitarian work including efforts to get the entertainment industry,entertainment,3 -"Vaccine will End Covid-19 Pandemic with No Adverse Effects, Nigerian-born Pfizer Researcher Says","Nigerian-American researcher and medical doctor, Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, has said Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will eradicate the Covid-19 pandemic.",health,0 -"I will Support Whoever is Buhari and APC’s Choice for President, Says Transportation Minister Amaechi","Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday said he would support President Buhari and APC’s chosen candidate for the",politics,2 -Wolves Goalkeeper Rui Patricio ‘Conscious and Okay’ After Horrific Head Injury in Liverpool Defeat,Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “concious and okay” after he was carried off on a,sports,4 -Cameroon Dump Ivory Coast Out of World Cup Qualifiers,Olympique Lyonnais forward Karl Toko Ekambi’s first-half strike fired Cameroon to the play-offs round of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers,sports,4 -Nigeria: NAFDAC Cautions against Abuse of Antibiotics,"Set featured image The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has expressed concerns over the increasing",health,0 -"Nigeria: Anxiety as PDP National Caucus, NEC Meet on Monday Over Presidential Ticket",There is anxiety among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the national caucus of the main opposition party,politics,2 -"Nigeria: 365 Days to Presidential Election, Aspirants Begin to Emerge",Today makes it exactly a year to the 2023 presidential election and aspirants in the two main political parties –,politics,2 -Ghana’s Inflation Rate Falls to 10.4% in September,"According to figures released by Ghana’s Statistics office, inflation rate fell for a second month in a row to 10.4%",business,1 -Covid-19: US Reports First Known Case of Highly-infectious Variant,The first reported US case of the highly-infectious Covid-19 variant that emerged in the UK has been confirmed in the,health,0 -"Barcelona Sack Koeman as Head Coach, Offer Role to Xavi","Barcelona have sacked Ronald Koeman as head coach following Wednesday's defeat at Rayo Vallecano, while Goal can confirm the role",sports,4 -"Nigerian Governors Concerned About Covid Vaccine Availability, Urge Local Production",Deji Elumoye Nigerian state governors want the federal government to expedite actions on local production of Covid-19 vaccine instead of,health,0 -Dare Charges Peseiro to Make Super Eagles a Blend of the Best at Home and Abroad,"Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare on Wednesday charged the new Head Coach of Super",sports,4 -Nigeria Football President Pinnick Says Efforts Doubled to Win World Place as Super Eagles Depart for Ghana,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the FIFA Council, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Wednesday disclosed that",sports,4 -Nigeria: Game on as Appeal Court Clears PDP for National Convention,"An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday dismissed the appeal of the suspended National Chairman of",politics,2 -"Defunding Gas Projects Unhelpful to Developing Countries, Says Nigeria VP Osinbajo",Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the plan to defund gas projects in the run-up to the global Net-Zero,business,1 -Oxford University to Test AstraZeneca Vaccine Response Among Children for First Time,The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the Covid-19 vaccine it,health,0 -A Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting,"Intermittent fasting is not a diet, it is a meal timing plan. What you’re doing is focusing on a specific",health,0 -"Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Apps Crash Throughout the World","Facebook Inc's main social media site, popular photo-sharing platform Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp, were down for tens of thousands of",tech,5 -South African Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Variant with Multiple Mutations,South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is,health,0 -WhatsApp Launches Campaign to Tackle Fake News in Nigeria,"WhatsApp, has announced the launch of #YouSaid, a campaign to educate people on how to verify information they come across",tech,5 -Barcelona Postpone Presidential Election Due to Covid-19,"The Catalan giants will not be putting a new board of directors in place any time soon, with plans at",sports,4 -S And P Global Revises Nigeria’s Sovereign Credit Rating To Positive From Negative,"Global leading rating agency, Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating at B+ and revised its outlook from",business,1 -"AfDB Approves $440,000 Assistance for Flood Victims in Sudan and South Sudan","The African Development Bank Group has approved an emergency assistance relief package of $440,000 to fund ongoing humanitarian and emergency",business,1 -Nigeria: Buhari Suspends Inauguration of Newly-Constituted NNPC Board,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the immediate suspension of the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the,business,1 -Nigeria’s Oil Under-Production Undermines OPEC Projection in April,"Nigeria, Libya and a handful of African countries again hobbled the projected oil production plan by the Organisation of",business,1 -Netflix Launches First Games on Smartphones,"Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription market. Starting Tuesday, the",entertainment,3 -Lingard Haunts West Ham as Man United Secure Comeback Win at London Stadium,"Super-sub Jesse Lingard scored a stunning last-minute winner as Manchester United secured a comeback 2-1 win at West Ham. Lingard,",sports,4 -Nigeria Begins Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines to States,"Nigeria’s federal government has commenced the movement of AstraZeneca vaccine to all the states of the federation. The Executive Director,",health,0 -South Korea’s LG Chem Shares Plummet Due to GM Electric Vehicle Recall,"LG Chem Ltd shares slid nearly 10% after General Motors said it would recall about 73,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars",business,1 -WhatsApp to Let Messages Vanish after Seven Days,"WhatsApp is introducing a ""disappearing messages"" option that will erase chats from the phone of both the sender and recipient",tech,5 -"Infantino Ecstatic Over Meetings with Buhari and First Lady, Praises Pinnick","President of world football –governing body FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has recalled beautiful memories of his visit to Nigeria last month",sports,4 -F1: Lewis Hamilton Takes Superb Win in Sao Paulo after Max Verstappen Overtake,Lewis Hamilton passed title rival Max Verstappen after an intense battle to take one of his greatest victories and win,sports,4 -Italian Jacobs Takes Surprising Gold in Olympic 100,Usain Bolt would not recognize what went down on the Olympic track he used to own. On the night of,sports,4 -Coronavirus: US Gives Full Approval for Antiviral Remdesivir,US regulators have given full approval for the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients in hospitals. The US Food,health,0 -"Man United Beat Aston Villa, Go Joint Top With Liverpool",Manchester United moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool after an entertaining and hard-fought victory over fellow high-flyers,sports,4 -"#EndSARS: Flutterwave’s Account Not Frozen, Shut Down Voluntarily",Contrary to reports circulating on Nigeria’s social media that the bank account of Flutterwave - a fintech payment platform used,business,1 -Nigeria: Akwa Ibom State Tackles ExxonMobil Over Alleged Move to Sell Governments Assets Without Its Consent,"Akwa Ibom State government in Nigeria's South-South has criticised Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) Unlimited, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil over its",business,1 -"HealthPlus: Plot to Remove CEO Abuse of Court Order, Says Solicitor","Martins Ifijeh The solicitor to HealthPlus, A. Muoka & Sons has warned that any attempt to remove the Chief Executive",health,0 -Nadal Faces Difficult Path to French Open Glory,"Rafael Nadal, who is seeking a record-extending 13th French Open title and a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam singles crown, was",sports,4 -Macron Faces Tough Battle for Control of Parliament as France Votes,France votes on Sunday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could deprive centrist President Emmanuel Macron of the absolute majority,politics,2 -Belarus Plane: Russia Accuses EU of Risking Passenger Safety,"Russia's foreign ministry has condemned the EU's call for Europe-based airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace, calling it completely irresponsible. Spokeswoman",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Like Rivers, Lagos Seeks Law to Commence VAT Collection",Just like Rivers State in the Niger-Delta which recently enacted its Value Added Tax (VAT) Law 2021 to regulate the,business,1 -"AfCFTA Secretariat, Afreximbank Seal Deal on $10bn Fund to Boost African Economies","The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Wednesday in Cairo, signed an",business,1 -‘Tiger King’ Star Carole Baskin ‘Won’t Talk’ About Missing Spouse,A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had,entertainment,3 -Tokyo Doctors Call for Olympics to Be Cancelled Over Covid-19 Surge,"A top medical organisation in Japan has thrown its weight behind calls to cancel the Tokyo Olympics, saying hospitals are",sports,4 -"UK Freezes Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich’s Assets, Club Sale and Ticket Sales Stopped","A proposed sale of Chelsea F.C., one of Europe’s leading soccer teams, was effectively blocked by the British government on",sports,4 -"Osun Victory Signposts PDP’s Determination to Rescue Nigeria, Says Delta Governor Okowa","He assured that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, PDP was strong, virile and united in the state.Read more",politics,2 -Turkey Announces Full Lockdown in Bid to Halt Covid Surge,Turks will be required to stay mostly at home under a nationwide “full lockdown” starting on Thursday and lasting until,health,0 -Black Panther’s Letitia Wright Faces Backlash After Sharing Anti-vaccination Video,Letitia Wright has faced Twitter backlash after posting a link to a YouTube video questioning whether people should take any,entertainment,3 -PDP to Convene NEC Meeting to Consider Zoning Committee Report,"Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said it would convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting",politics,2 -South Africa’s Continued Riots Could Cost Zimbabwe $25 million,Authorities in Zimbabwe say the country's economy will lose up to $25 million if the ongoing riots in South Africa continue for,business,1 -"Paris Limits Car Speed to 30 Km/hour in Bid to Boost Safety, Air Quality","French authorities hope the streets of Paris will be safer, quieter and less dirty from Monday as a new speed",politics,2 -"Premier League, EFL Agree £250m Rescue Package",The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have agreed a £250million rescue package to help ease the financial challenge,sports,4 -Messi Nets Double as Barcelona Beat Huesca in Record-setting Night,Barcelona moved back to within four points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in a record-setting night for Lionel Messi,health,0 -"Atiku: After Seven Years of APC’s Incompetence, Nigeria Needs Unifier","Former Nigeria vice president and presidential hopeful in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, at the weekend, said what",politics,2 -Twitter Bans Steve Bannon Over Fauci’s Beheading Comments,"Twitter has banned the account of Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump adviser after he called for the beheading of",tech,5 -Facebook Bans Trump for Two Years,Facebook Inc has suspended former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts for two years. He was barred indefinitely,tech,5 -Controversy as Rivers APC Endorses Cole as Governorship Candidate Again,"Ahead of the 2023 general election, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Lagos-based businessman, Mr. Tonye",politics,2 -Chelsea Win Uefa Super Cup on Penalties as Sub Keeper Kepa Stars Against Villareal,Kepa Arrizabalaga was a surprise penalty shootout hero for Chelsea as he came on late in extra-time to lead the,sports,4 -Barty Beats Collins to End 44-Year Wait for Home Australian Open Champion,"Ash Barty recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to win the Australian Open final 6-3, 7-6 (2) over",sports,4 -‘I Am Traumatised’: Britney Spears Speaks Out against Conservatorship in US Court Hearing,US pop star Britney Spears has spoken out against her conservatorship at a court hearing in Los Angeles. Speaking in,entertainment,3 -"Man United, Dortmund Agree Deal For England Winger Jadon Sancho",Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the signing of forward Jadon Sancho. The details,sports,4 -"Despite Waning Investments, Oil Financing Boosts Nigeria’s FDI to $7bn","Nigeria emerged West Africa’s largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with its flows doubling to $4.8 billion, mainly due",business,1 -"Nigeria: Twitter Ban Will Spur Homegrown Alternative Social Media Applications, APC Says",Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says Twitter's suspension will serve as a positive trigger to unleash the creative potentials,politics,2 -Paris Streets Empty as Covid-19 Curfew Takes Effect,Boutiques in the centre of the French capital shut early and shoppers hurried home to meet a new 8:00 p.m.,health,0 -Nigeria’s Deputy Petroleum Minister Denies Plans to Increase Fuel Price,"Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva on Friday denied there are plans by the federal government to increase",business,1 -"Gowon Destroyed Nigeria’s Federal Structure, Says Firebrand Lawyer Farotimi","A former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd). has been accused of destroying the country's federal system of",politics,2 -Atlanta Rapper Silento Arrested in Murder of Cousin,Atlanta rapper Silento has been arrested in the killing of his cousin who was found shot to death last month,entertainment,3 -Japan Expands State of Emergency as Tokyo Olympics Looms,Japan has expanded a coronavirus state of emergency hours in an effort to contain a worrying surge in infections nine,sports,4 -"About 3,000 on Singapore Cruise Ship Confined to Cabins after Suspected Covid Case",A Genting Cruise Lines’ ship on a “cruise to nowhere” has returned to Singapore after a passenger was suspected of,health,0 -Chinese-Canadian Pop Star Kris Wu Detained on Suspicion of Rape,Police in Beijing have detained Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu on suspicion of rape. Wu’s detention on Saturday came after,entertainment,3 -Nigeria: NNPC Extends Crude Oil Swap Contracts till June,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has extended until June its contracts with private companies to swap crude oil for,business,1 -"Nigeria: Oil Majors Back Petroleum Bill, Seek Speedy Assent",International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria on Wednesday rallied behind the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) passed by the National,business,1 -Official Memorial Services for Rapper DMX Have Been Announced,The official memorial services for legendary rapper and actor Earl “DMX” Simmons have been announced. There will be two memorial,entertainment,3 -Nigeria: NDLEA Asks Political Parties to Make Drug Test Part of Screening for Aspirants,"Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has advised political parties to",health,0 -"Africa Surpasses 100,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Death","Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from Covid-19 as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals.   Praised for its early",health,0 -Nigeria: Vandalism of Total’s Pipeline Forces Shutdown of 504MW Alaoji Power Plant in Abia,The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced a shutdown of the Alaoji Power Plant in Abia State following,business,1 -"Zambia: Lungu, Hichilema Contest Third Presidential Contest in Six Years on Thursday","Soaring food prices and economic hardship could sway this week's tightly-contested Zambian presidential vote in favour of the opposition, AFP",politics,2 -Edo Governor Obaseki Assures Security ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Benin,"Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has assured players, supporters and all other visitors coming to the state for the Super",sports,4 -Nigeria: South-East Leaders Resolve to End IPOB’s Sit-at-Home Order,Leaders of the South East rose from an expanded security meeting Tuesday and resolved to do everything within the law,politics,2 -Ajax Crowned Eredivisie Champions After Thumping Win Against Emmen,Ajax were crowned Dutch league champions in emphatic style on Sunday following a 4-0 home thrashing of FC Emmen that,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Persuade Other Zones for 2023 Presidency, Anyim, Ezeife Urge South East","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, a former governor of Anambra State, Chief",politics,2 -Confident Super Eagles Land in Cape Verde for Qatar 2022 Qualifier,The Super Eagles’ contingent for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying tango with the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde,sports,4 -Democrats Take Control of US Senate with Warnock and Ossoff Wins,The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden has won control of the Senate - and of Congress overall -,politics,2 -Sheffield United Stun Manchester United in One of the Shocks of the Premier League Season,Sheffield United pulled off one of the shocks of the season as they stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory,sports,4 -"NNPC Must Address Profiteering at Private Depots to Curb Fuel Scarcity, Independent Marketers Say","As the ongoing petrol scarcity in Nigeria bites harder, a factional national leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of",business,1 -Dangote Sugar Refinery Nine-month Net Profit Rises by 81%,"Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc has grown its profit after tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, by",business,1 -Late Willock Equaliser Dents Tottenham Top Four Hopes at Newcastle,A late Joe Willock equaliser dented Tottenham Hotspur's top four hopes as they were held to a 2-2 draw at,sports,4 -Global Stocks Rise as Trump’s ‘Improving Health’ Calms Markets,"Stock markets rose on Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump could be discharged from hospital later in the day,",business,1 -BBC Secures Major Deal with ARISEPlay,"Content company, BBC Studios on Wednesday, announced that it has secured a major deal with streaming service, ARISEPlay, in Nigeria.",entertainment,3 -Covid Patients Dying Without Oxygen in India Amid Delhi Surge,"For a fourth day in a row, India has set an unwelcome world record for the number of new coronavirus",health,0 -DJ Khaled to Host MTV Africa Music Awards 2021,American musician and record executive DJ Khaled has been announced as the international host of the 2021 MTV Africa Music,entertainment,3 -"Snubbed By Party Leader Tinubu in London, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Ready for Presidential Fight of His Life",Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is set to fight the presidential battle of his life following a clash of his,politics,2 -Nigeria: APC’s Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election By Landslide,"The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has been declared the winner",politics,2 -"Nigeria will Shake When South Takes Position on 2023 Elections, Says Rivers Governor Wike","Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said the stakeholders in the southern region would soon take a position concerning the",politics,2 -Bale Header Takes Spurs Second,Gareth Bale's first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton to go second in the Premier League,sports,4 -"Benin Republic Makes U-turn,  Files Charges against Yoruba Separatist Igboho","In a sudden twist on Monday night, the government of the Republic of Benin said it would file charges against",politics,2 -Global Finance Awards: Zenith Sustains Position as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Three Consecutive Years,"Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2022,",business,1 -Asian Stocks Hit Record Peak as Vaccine Hopes Dampen Virus Fears,Asian stocks hit a record high on Monday as vaccine optimism and strong economic data from China and Japan outshone,business,1 -Nigeria to Redistribute Unutilised Covid-19 Vaccine to States,Nigeria’s federal government may tinker with the COVID-19 vaccine deployment strategy by redistributing  unutilised doses out of the consignments sent,health,0 -"With New Status, NNPC GMD’s Nomenclature Now Group CEO","The title GCEO comes with added responsibility, a departure from when most major decisions had to pass through the Federal",business,1 -Covid-19: Nigeria Releases $25m for Local Vaccine Production,"Nigeria's Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says one out of every five persons tested in the last one week turned out",health,0 -Torres Nets Hat-trick to Help Champions Man City Beat Newcastle 4-3,"Premier League champions Manchester City began their latest reign with a thrilling 4-3 victory at Newcastle, with Ferran Torres' hat-trick helping",sports,4 -Turkey Inflation Spirals to 70%,"Turkey's annual inflation jumped to a two-decade high of 69.97% in April, according to data on Thursday, fuelled by the",business,1 -"Coronavirus Outbreaks Make It ‘Morally Wrong’ to Continue Playing, Says Newcastle Boss Bruce","Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says it is ""morally wrong"" for football to continue amid increasing coronavirus outbreaks at clubs. The",sports,4 -LCCI Predicts Nigeria’s Debts May Hit N45tn in Q4 2022,The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has predicted that Nigeria's total debt stock was expected to hit N45.86,business,1 -Nigeria Posts OPEC’s Biggest Output Gain in September,Oil output of members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose in September to its highest since,business,1 -"Oil Defies 2022 Surplus Forecast, Continues Bullish Run on Fading Virus Fears","Although still early in the year, oil prices has started off 2022 on a positive note, defying experts' prediction of",business,1 -Covid Cases on Player Flights Leave Australian Open Buildup in Disarray,The build-up to next month’s Australian Open was thrown into disarray on Saturday when 47 players were forced into two,sports,4 -Neymar Carried Off on Stretcher in PSG Loss to Lyon,Paris St-Germain forward Neymar was carried off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury during,sports,4 -"Rashford, Fernandes Score as Man United Secure Away Win in Europa Quarter Final",Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Granada in the Europa League quarterfinal first,sports,4 -Australia to Continue Astrazeneca Jab Rollout Despite Pause from EU Countries,"Australia has announced it will continue its AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination rollout, despite a growing number of European countries suspending its",health,0 -"Diesel Hike, Energy Crisis May Cause Job Losses, Nigerian Manufacturers Warn",The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has appealed to the federal and state governments to protect industries from the erratic,business,1 -"Despite Supply Issues and Omicron, US Holiday Sales Rise 8.5%","US holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages",business,1 -Republicans Largely Against Holding Trump Impeachment Trial,All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Again, PDP Stalwarts Saraki, Tambuwal, Bala Meet Over Northern Consensus Candidate","For the second time in about a week, former Senate President and erstwhile Kwara State governor, Bukola Saraki, the Governors",politics,2 -SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Latest Batch of Internet Satellites,US aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has launched 60 internet satellites from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. According to Space.com a Falcon-9 rocket,tech,5 -"Bitcoin is ‘Economic Side Show’ and Poor Hedge against Stocks, JP Morgan Says","Bitcoin is an “economic side show” and a poor hedge against a decline in equity prices, analysts at JP Morgan",business,1 -Nigerian Airlines Reverse Plan to Shut Down Operations,Nigerian airlines umder the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have reversed a planned suspension of operations initially,business,1 -Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana Collapses on Stage,"Legendary US guitarist Carlos Santana has collapsed on stage during an open-air concert near Detroit, Michigan. Medical personnel treated the",entertainment,3 -"Frozen Food Packages Polluted by Coronavirus Could Cause Infection, China’s CDC Says",China’s disease control authority said on Saturday that contact with frozen food packaging contaminated by living new coronavirus could cause,health,0 -Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Target FIFA World Cup Ticket in Q/Final Against Cameroon,Ever-present Nigeria believe they will celebrate another FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket.Read more,sports,4 -Nicole Young Files Lawsuit Claiming Co-ownership of Dr Dre’s Trademark Name,"The drama between Dr Dre and his estranged wife, Nicole Young seems to be getting messier as she has filed",entertainment,3 -US-Nigeria Investment Summit to Hold in New York,The US-Nigeria Investments Summit has announced it will hold a global trade and investment event for 2021 in September. The,business,1 -"Nigeria: Governors Shift Ground on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries",Governors have shifted ground in their quest for an earnest resolution of the industrial crisis caused by the clamour by,politics,2 -Trump Calls Bitcoin ‘a Scam Against the Dollar’,"Former US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business that he sees Bitcoin as a ""scam"" affecting the value of",tech,5 -Nigeria: Edo Governor Obaseki Says Only Vaccination Cards to Guarantee Access to Public Places,"In Edo State now, only those with the vaccination cards or proofs of having taken, at least, their first jabs",health,0 -ARISE Fashion Week 2020: Selection Committee for ‘30 Under 30’ Begins Africa’s Biggest Talent Hunt,The 30 young and promising new designers ready to take on a post-Covid world are now being curated and will,entertainment,3 -AstraZeneca CEO Soriot Tops FTSE 100 Pay-out Charts in 2020,"Pascal Soriot, the chief executive of COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca, was Britain’s highest paid company boss in 2020, a year",business,1 -"Mason Greenwood Arrested on Suspicion of Rape, Suspended By Man United",MANCHESTER United ace Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the 20-year-old,sports,4 -McAfee Antivirus Software Creator Dead in Spanish Prison,"John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near",tech,5 -#EndSARS Protest Hijacked as Nigerian Governor Speaks on ‘Assassination Attempt’,Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has shielded #EndSARS protesters from Saturdays' attack on his life pinning the charge which he,politics,2 -Biden Promotes Milestone of 300m Vaccine Shots in 150 Days,"President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing",health,0 -Nigeria: New Draft Electoral Law Bars Electronic Transfer of Results,A new Electoral Act Amendment Bill which provides for total ban of electronic transmission of votes is to be introduced,politics,2 -Nokia to Stop Doing Business in Russia,"Telecoms equipment maker Nokia is pulling out of the Russian market, its CEO told Reuters, going a step further than",business,1 -Lookman Proud of Opening His Fulham Goal Account,"Anglo-Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, has said Fulham deserved maximum points after their ""disappointing"" 1-1 draw at Sheffield United on Sunday.",sports,4 -NNPC Says Modular Refineries Not Producing Petrol Due to Price Regulation,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has attributed the inability of existing private modular refineries in the country to,business,1 -Ronaldo Reaches 100 Goals For Juventus in Crucial Win at Sassuolo,Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th goal for Juventus in all competitions kept alive his side's hopes of a top-four Serie A finish,sports,4 -F1: Lewis Hamilton Says Max Verstappen ‘Walking Away With It’ after Austrian Grand Prix,"Max Verstappen won't say it, but the reality is that he is in pretty much total control of this year's",sports,4 -Twitter’s Dorsey Leads $29bn Buyout of Lending Pioneer Afterpay,"Square Inc, the payments firm of Twitter Inc co-founder Jack Dorsey, will purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer Afterpay",business,1 -"Flutterwave, MTN Partner On Mobile Money To Ease Payment Across Africa","Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, is collaborating with MTN Group to enable businesses operating Flutterwave in some",business,1 -Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Album Makes British Vogue’s 12 Best Albums Of 2020,"Wizkid‘s fourth studio album ‘Made In Lagos’ has been listed among British Vogue’s 12 best  albums of the year. The 14-track album, released",entertainment,3 -"Buhari to Attend African Finance Summit in France, to Meet President Macron",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet France President Emmanuel Macron when he departs for the European nation on,business,1 -Chelsea Maintain Top Four Charge as Havertz Double Leaves Fulham on Brink of Relegation,"Kai Havertz's double saw Chelsea cruise to victory in Saturday evening’s west London derby, leaving Fulham on the brink of",sports,4 -Super Eagles Need Iheanacho to Maintain Leicester Form in AFCON Qualifiers,Gernot Rohr finds himself with something of a striking conundrum heading into Nigeria's final two qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.,sports,4 -Nigeria: Supreme Court Annuls Buhari’s Order 10 on Financial Autonomy for States’ Judiciary and Legislature,Efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure independence of the judicial and legislative arms of government at the state levels,politics,2 -Twitter Permanently Bans Trump Over Risk of Violent Incitement,"US President Donald Trump has been permanently suspended from Twitter ""due to the risk of further incitement of violence"", the",tech,5 -David Alaba’s Move to Real Madrid in Doubt as Defender’s Father Denies Agreement with Los Blancos,David Alaba's father George Alaba has thrown a spanner into the works by suggesting that Barcelona are still in the mix and that,sports,4 -Google Opens Paid-for Australia News Platform in Drive to Derail Canberra’s Content Payment Law,"Tech giant Google on Friday launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content",tech,5 -"Elon Musk Questions Accuracy of Covid-19 Tests, Says He ‘Most Likely’ Has Moderate Case","Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Saturday he “most likely” has a moderate case of Covid-19, as",health,0 -"Naira Strengthens, as Bank CEOs Pledge Support for New CBN FX Policy","The naira appreciated to N520 to a dollar on the parallel market on Thursday, stronger than the N525 to a",business,1 -Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises by N2.5tn to N38tn,"Nigeria's total public debt rose by N2.54 trillion, from N35.465 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2021,",business,1 -Ikorodu Bois Nominated for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards,"Nigerian skit makers, Ikorodu Bois are on the the bring of winning a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice award. The young comedians",entertainment,3 -Nigeria May Raise VAT to 15% Before 2025: Report,"A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), London, has predicted that the federal government might effect a 100 per",business,1 -China to Sanction US Companies over Taiwan Arms,China's government said Monday it will impose sanctions on US military contractors including Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. for,business,1 -Chelsea 2-5 West Brom: Tuchel’s Unbeaten Run Torn to Shreds,Thomas Tuchel’s long unbeaten start to life as Chelsea manager is over after a shock 5-2 thrashing by relegation-threatened West,sports,4 -Euro 2020: Germany to Play  England in Second Round After Late Draw with Hungary,Germany have edged their way into the Euro 2020 knockout stages after managing a late 2-2 draw to Hungary at,sports,4 -US Senators Question Apple and Google on App Store Dominance,A panel of US senators questioned officials from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday about the dominance of,business,1 -Nigeria Winger Samuel Kalu Collapses on the Pitch in Ligue 1 Game Between Bordeaux and Marseille,Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu collapsed on the pitch before making an astonishing recovery and even playing on for several minutes,sports,4 -South Africa: Ramaphosa Welcomes Zuma’s Release as Critics Kick,"South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he welcomes the decision to release his predecessor Jacob Zuma on medical parole, a decision taken",politics,2 -Musk Asks Twitter Followers If He Should Sell 10% of Tesla Stock,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday asked his 62.5 million followers on Twitter in a poll if he should,tech,5 -"Nigeria’s Apex Court Reverses Self, Restores GTBank’s Appeal against Innoson Motors",Nigeria's Supreme Court has set aside its earlier ruling which dismissed Guaranty Trust Bank’s (GTB) appeal against a N2.4 billion,business,1 -"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Attacks Edo Governor Obaseki, Calls Him Serial Betrayer","The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, threw caution to the wind and descended heavily on a fellow governor,",politics,2 -"Syria’s Assad Wins 4th Term with 95% of Vote, In Election the West Calls Fraudulent",Syrian President Bashar al-Assad won a fourth term in office with 95.1% of the votes in an election that will,politics,2 -Anthony Joshua ‘Looking in Great Shape’ Ahead of Heavyweight Title with Pulev,Anthony Joshua looks to be in impressive shape ahead of his December showdown with Kubrat Pulev. With 23 wins to,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Atiku Woos Lagos PDP Delegates Ahead of Party Primary, Charges Leaders to Restore National Unity","Following his recent declaration to contest for the president of Nigeria in the 2023 elections, former vice-president Atiku Abubakar met",politics,2 -Dominant Chelsea Ease Past Tottenham with Three Second-half Goals,"An impressive Chelsea earned a deserved 3-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday thanks to second-half goals from Thiago Silva, N'Golo",sports,4 -"I Was Removed Based on Rumours I Met With Atiku, Nigeria’s Former Chief Justice Onnoghen Says","A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has called on the country's judges not to be discouraged by",politics,2 -Disney Honours Chadwick Boseman With Updated ‘Black Panther’ Opening Credits,Disney Plus has updated the Marvel logo introduction to ‘Black Panther’ in honor of what would have been Chadwick Boseman’s 44th birthday. The company,entertainment,3 -BUA Advocates Liberalisation of Cement Policy to Crash Price,"The Chairman and Founder of the BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, has called for the liberalisation of Nigeria’s cement policy",business,1 -"Nigeria: Federalism, LG Autonomy Top Demands at Constitution Review Hearings","The clamour for federalism, local government autonomy, community policing and devolution of power dominated the nationwide public hearings conducted Tuesday",politics,2 -Luxury Car Brand Jaguar to Go All-electric by 2025,"Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a",tech,5 -Scientists Race to Study Variants in India as Cases Explode,A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in,health,0 -"MTN Nigeria to Sell 575m Shares Via Public Offer, 2 Years After Listing On NGX","Barely two years after listing on the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX), MTN Group has announced to sell 575 million shares",business,1 -Nigeria: Incumbent Akeredolu Takes Early Lead in Ondo Governorship Election,Residents in Nigeria’s Ondo State went to the polls on Saturday to decide who will be their next governor and,politics,2 -"Burna Boy, The Weeknd, Bruce Springsteen Nominated For Best International Male Act At 2021 BRIT Awards",Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been nominated in the ‘Best International Male Solo Artist’ category at the BRITs Awards. The Afropop star,entertainment,3 -"Ondo Governor Akeredolu, Others Sign Peace Deal Ahead of Election","Major candidates of political parties contesting the Ondo State Governorship election on October 10 have signed a peace deal, a",politics,2 -Former Nigeria President Jonathan under Last-Minute Pressure to Declare for 2023 Presidency,"As the deadline for the purchase of the APC’s presidential forms expires on Tuesday, May 10, former President Goodluck Jonathan",politics,2 -Euro 2020: Denmark Criticises UEFA’s Stance After Christian Eriksen’s Collapse,Denmark's players have expressed dissatisfaction at the position they were put in after teammate Christian Eriksen's collapse during their Euro,sports,4 -Torch Relay for Tokyo Olympics Kicks Off 121-Day Journey,The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics has begun its 121-day journey across Japan and is headed toward the,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Licenses 10 More International Money Transfer Operators,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted operating licences to 10 additional international money transfer operators (IMTOs) as part,business,1 -US Signs MOU with NLNG to Make Bonny Island Malaria-free Zone,Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two United States government development,health,0 -Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Renewed for Second Season,"Netflix has confirmed the renewal of its acclaimed period drama series, 'Bridgerton' for a second season. Set in 1800s London",entertainment,3 -"Vengeance Least on Super Eagles Minds as They Tackle Algeria Friday, Says Rohr","As Super Eagles take on reigning African champions Algeria Friday in Austria, Head Coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot",sports,4 -"Tobi Amusan Becomes First Nigerian to Win Diamond League Title, Sets African Record in 100m Hurdles",Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan set a new African record in the 100m Hurdles event after storming to a winning time of,sports,4 -"Tesla’s Musk Exercises More Options, Sells Shares Worth $1.05bn","Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk sold another 934,091 shares of the electric vehicle maker worth $1.05 billion after exercising",business,1 -Nigeria: Panic as Cholera Claims 60 Lives in Northwest Katsina State,"Panic has gripped the residents of Katsina State, following the outbreak of Cholera, which has killed no fewer than 60",health,0 -US Donates Another Batch of 3.2 million Covid Vaccines to Nigeria,The United States has delivered another batch of 3.2 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria. This is the latest donation,health,0 -‘No Greater Love’: Naomi Campbell Welcomes First Child at 50,Naomi Campbell has announced she is a mother to a baby girl. The 50-year-old supermodel shocked her Instagram followers,entertainment,3 -Let Computers Do It: Film Set Tragedy Spurs Call to Ban Guns,"With computer-generated imagery, it seems the sky’s the limit in the magic Hollywood can produce: elaborate dystopian universes. Trips to",entertainment,3 -Fallout Continues From Biggest Global Ransomware Attack,The single biggest ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as more details emerged on how a Russia-linked gang breached,business,1 -"Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-repairs to iPhones, Macs","Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited",business,1 -Late Goal Gives Man City 2-1 Win Over Improved Arsenal,Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat 10-man Arsenal in an incident-packed encounter to move 11 points,sports,4 -Nigeria Flag’s Off Environmental Response to Cholera Outbreak,Nigeria's Federal Government has flagged off a national campaign on environmental response to combat the ongoing cholera outbreak in the,health,0 -Chadwick Boseman Named Best Actor at SAG Awards for Final Film Before His Death,Chadwick Boseman posthumously won the SAG Award on Sunday for outstanding performance by a leading man for his work in ‘Ma,entertainment,3 -"USAID Launches $9.5m Aid to Fight Malnutrition in Bauchi, Kevin Sokoto",The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched its two-year $9.5 million Advancing Nutrition Activity to improve the nutritional,health,0 -UK Government Advisers Recommend Against 4th Vaccine Dose,U.K. government advisers have recommended against giving a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and people over,health,0 -Covid Vaccine Scarcity and Fake Doses Hamper Efforts in Americas,"Amid a scramble to secure enough coronavirus vaccines in the Americas, there are reports of fake doses proliferating on the",health,0 -"Nigeria-Russia Chamber of Commerce Needed to Consolidate Trade, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the existence of Nigeria-Russia Chamber of Commerce and Industry will help",business,1 -Neymar Would Rather Brazil Play Argentina in Copa America Final,Brazil forward Neymar says he hopes Argentina will be their opponents in the Copa America final and has no doubts,sports,4 -Nigeria Approves Covid-19 Herbal Drug,Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved a herbal drug that was produced by,health,0 -Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Ex-Imo Governor Okorocha,"The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested a former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, in",politics,2 -Nigeria: APC to Reconcile Aggrieved Presidential Aspirants after Primaries,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday said there are plans to reconcile aggrieved aspirants after the presidential, governorship, senatorial",politics,2 -UK Begins Hotel Quarantine for Arrivals from High-risk Countries,Britain’s newly established quarantine hotels received their first guests on Monday as the government tries to prevent new variants of,health,0 -"In Major Break from Tradition, Warner Bros. Will Debut All Its 2021 Films on Streaming Platform HBO Max",Warner Bros studio will debut all of its 2021 films in cinemas and on the HBO Max streaming service on,entertainment,3 -"Revival of Cotton, Textile Industries Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Recovery: Central Bank Chief Emefiele","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday described the revival of the Cotton,",business,1 -"WHO, UNICEF Want Emergency Action to Avert Measles and Polio Epidemics","The World Health Organisation (WHO), a UN specialized agency responsible for international public health, and the United Nations Children’s Fund",health,0 -S/Eagles To Play Next AFCON 2022 QuaIifier at ‘Brand New’ Stadium in Benin,"Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone scheduled for next month, is to be played",sports,4 -"MTN Sells 18.9% Stake in Jumia, Raises $142m","South Africa’s MTN said on Friday it had now exited its 18.9% stake in the continent’s online retailer Jumia, making",business,1 -Nigeria Tackling Mutant Polio Virus Type2 Outbreak,Nigeria's federal government on Thursday said it was working with development partners to address cases of circulating mutant polio virus,health,0 -Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 40 Million,"Worldwide coronavirus cases have passed the 40 million mark, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University. Experts believe the",health,0 -"UAE Reverses Self, Agrees to Admit Nigerian Passengers",The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which earlier Monday issued a directive to airlines that operate to Dubai from Nigeria not,business,1 -Nigeria’s Marginal Fields: NUPRC Invites Reserve Bidders after Winners Fail to Pay Within Stipulated Time,The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday invited reserve bidders for the 2020 marginal fields programme completed in,business,1 -California to Require Vaccine or Weekly Testing for State Workers,California will require millions of health care workers and state employees to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or get,health,0 -AT&T and Discovery to Merge to Create New Streaming Giant,US telecoms giant AT&T has agreed to combine its WarnerMedia business with Discovery in a deal to create a new,tech,5 -WHO Team Investigating Covid-19 Origins Denied Entry to China,A World Health Organization (WHO) team due to investigate the origins of Covid-19 in the city of Wuhan has been,health,0 -Nigeria: NAFDAC Puts Fake Medicine in Circulation at 15 per cent,"Nigeria's National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said contrary to report that 70 per cent of",health,0 -Jose Mourinho Sacked by Tottenham After 17-months in Charge,Premier League side Tottenham has sacked manager Jose Mourinho just days before the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City and,sports,4 -Nigeria: Capital Importation Falls 54% in Q2 2021,"The total value of capital importation into Nigeria has fallen to $875.62 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021,",business,1 -Opposition Candidate Ramkalawan Wins Seychelles Presidential Election,Electoral authorities in Seychelles have declared opposition candidate Wavel Ramkalawan the new president of the East African country upsetting incumbent Danny Faure in,politics,2 -Chelsea’s Billionaire Owner Abramovich Takes Legal Action Against Putin Book,"Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has launched legal proceedings over what he calls ""false and defamatory statements"" in a book published",sports,4 -Facebook to Pay $14m to Settle US Employment Discrimination Claims,Facebook Inc has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to settle civil claims by the U.S. government that the social,business,1 -"Champions League: Messi’s PSG to Face Man City, Champions Chelsea Play Ronaldo’s Juventus","Manchester City have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in group stages of the 2021-22 Champions League, setting up a possible",sports,4 -Musk Asks Twitter Followers If He Should Sell 10% of Tesla Stock,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday asked his 62.5 million followers on Twitter in a poll if he should,business,1 -Tuchel Planning Chelsea Premier League Title Charge Before New Season Even Kicks Off,Thomas Tuchel has told his Chelsea players next season’s Premier League title challenge will start before the new campaign even,sports,4 -Defiant UEFA Vote for Champions League Revamp Despite European Super League Threat,UEFA's executive committee has responded to the threat of a breakaway European Super League (ESL) by unanimously voting to sanction,sports,4 -Nigeria’s ‘The Milkmaid’ Makes International Feature Film Eligibility List for the Oscars,‘The Milkmaid’ is officially the first Nigerian film to go to the Oscars after the Executive Committee for the International Feature Film category,entertainment,3 -Britney Spears is ‘on Cloud Nine’ as She Celebrates Conservatorship Ruling By Flying a Plane,Britney Spears has shared her joy at her newfound freedom by hopping into the cockpit of a plane and flying.,entertainment,3 -"e-Naira Will Be Protected from Cybersecurity Risks, Central Bank Assures","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its proposed digital currency, known as e-Naira, will be treated as a",business,1 -WHO Expresses Concern Over Ebola Resurgence in West Africa,The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the resurgence of Ebola in West Africa and activated response efforts.,health,0 -China Grants Tesla Green Light to Start Selling Shanghai-made Model Y SUV,Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of,tech,5 -Netflix Partners with Realness Institute to Launch Content Lab for African Writers,Netflix is partnering with African filmmaking organisation Realness Institute to create a content development lab for writers on the continent.,entertainment,3 -Egypt Plans High-tech Leap With New ‘Smart City’ Capital,Egypt is planning a new high-tech leap with its new capital on the outskirts of Cairo. Citizens will use smart,tech,5 -Shanghai Orders Covid Tests for All 26 Million Residents,Shanghai on Sunday ordered its 26 million residents to undergo two more rounds of tests for COVID-19 as public anger,health,0 -Covid Pandemic Will Drag on Deep into 2022 Because Poorer Nations Not Getting Vaccines: WHO,"The Covid pandemic will ""go on for a year longer than it needs to"" because poorer countries are not getting",health,0 -Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham: Jesse Lingard Scores Twice on Dream Debut as Hammers Return to Winning Ways,Jesse Lingard scored two goals on his West Ham debut as the Hammers returned to winning ways with an excellent,sports,4 -Everton Moves for ex-Wolves Manager Nuno Espirito Santo as Ancelotti Closes in on Real Madrid Job,Everton are lining up Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager with Carlo Ancelotti on the verge of taking the,sports,4 -"Virgil Abloh, Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton and Off-White Founder, Dies of Cancer at 41","Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh died Sunday of cancer, according to a tweet by luxury group LVMH. He",entertainment,3 -"Britney Spears Can Hire Own Lawyer in Conservatorship Case, Judge Rules",A Los Angeles judge has said US pop star Britney Spears can choose her own lawyer in the fight to,entertainment,3 -UN Endorses World’s First Malaria Vaccine as ‘Historic Moment’,The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children,health,0 -Everton Apologise to Liverpool over Van Dijk Injury,Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has apologised for the injury suffered by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during Saturday's Merseyside derby.,sports,4 -Chelsea 2-0 Atletico: Blues Reach Champions League Quarter-finals for First Time in 7 Years,Chelsea took another big step under Thomas Tuchel as the Blues saw off Atletico Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to,sports,4 -Premier League Clubs Lead Europe with $409m from Kit Sponsorship Each Season,"Premier League sides generate more than $409 million a season from having partners' logos on the front of club shirts,",sports,4 -Central Bank Governor Emefiele Says Nigeria’s FX Policy Targeted at Preserving Naira Value,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Monday said the objectives of the country’s exchange",business,1 -Davido Debuts on Billboard 200 with ‘A Better Time’,"Davido’s latest album ‘A Better Time’ has made it to the Billboard 200 chart, America’s premier album chart. The Nigerian",entertainment,3 -Nigeria’s Petroleum Regulator Sets Up Investigative Panel to Tackle Rising Oil Theft,"As Nigeria's economy continues to bleed from the negative impact of crude oil theft, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission",business,1 -Oracle Moves Headquarters to Texas from Silicon Valley,"Business software maker Oracle Corp said on Friday it was moving its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas from Redwood City,",tech,5 -"Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Remits $4.7bn to Federation in One Year, Spends $20m on Moribund Refineries in August",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it remitted N47.42 billion (about $122m) to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).,business,1 -Nigeria: Rising Inflation Remains Major Concern as MPC Meets Monday,"The Consumer Price Index, which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, maintained its upward trajectory",business,1 -Nigeria: Buhari Reportedly Settles for Ex-Nasarawa Governor Adamu as Consensus Candidate for APC Chair,"Reports that President Muhammadu Buhari might have settled for a former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, as his",politics,2 -"Over 600 Journalists have Died of COVID-19 Worldwide, New Report Shows","Over 600 journalists have died worldwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC)",health,0 -Stakeholders Hail Reappointment of Bala-Usman as Nigeria Ports Boss,Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have hailed the reappointment of Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports,business,1 -"Champions League Final: Havertz, Kante Key in Chelsea Victory against Man City",Every Manchester City fan I spoke to outside the ground in Porto after their defeat in the Champions League final,sports,4 -Man City Clinch Premier League After Man United Home Loss to Leicester,Manchester City are Premier League champions once again after Manchester United’s defeat to Leicester City on Monday clinched the title,sports,4 -Uber Posts Better Than Expected Loss of $6.8bn in 2020,"Uber, the ride hailing app based taxi posted a loss of about 6.8 billion dollars last year. This is better",business,1 -Africa’s Oil-producing Nations Rally against Threat to Fossil Fuels,Some African oil-producing nations on Thursday opposed what they described as the global conspiracy to shut down the economies of,business,1 -Women Get 40% Quota in South Sudan’s Opposition Party,The leader of South Sudan’s main opposition party Riek Machar has set a mandatory 40% quota for women. The Sudan,politics,2 -Medal Guaranteed!: Nigeria’s Oborududu Qualifies for Olympics Women’s Wrestling Final,Nigeria's Blessing Oborududu has advanced into the Final of the women’s freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics,sports,4 -"Euro 2020: France, Portugal Advance as Ronaldo Ties International Goals Record in Draw",Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tied the all-time men's record for international goals with a pair of penalties in a 2-2 draw,sports,4 -Abraham Stars as Mourinho’s Roma Start Serie A with Win,Two Tammy Abraham assists helped Roma make a winning league start under Jose Mourinho with victory over Fiorentina in a,sports,4 -China: Tennis Body Calls for Probe into Peng Shuai’s Sex Assault Claims,"The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has called for a “full, fair, and transparent investigation” into allegations of sexual assault made",sports,4 -Chelsea Name Tuchel as Head Coach,Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea. The German was confirmed on Tuesday as the,sports,4 -Champions League: Man City Come from Behind to Beat Porto,Manchester City made a winning start to their 10th attempt at winning the Champions League after fighting back to beat,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Amended Electoral Bill Bars Ministers, Commissioners from Contesting in Primaries",Should President Muhammadu Buhari sign the new Electoral Act amendment bill recently forwarded to him by the National Assembly into,politics,2 -US Drug Regulatory Body Approves Treatment for Ebola,The US Food and Drug Administration has approved antibody Ebanga for the treatment of the Ebolavirus infection (Zaire ebolavirus) in,health,0 -Lukaku and Hazard to Miss Nations League Play-off Due to ‘Muscle Overloads’,"Belgium pair Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard will miss the Nations League third-placed play-off with Italy because of ""muscle overloads"".",sports,4 -NNPC-Sahara JV Mulls Jetty Construction Across West Africa to Boost LPG Supply,"WAGL Energy Limited, a joint venture business operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Sahara Group, has",business,1 -Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange’s Extradition to US Blocked on Health Grounds,"WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a British judge ruled on Monday. At a hearing",health,0 -Twitter Shares Tumble More Than 10% After Site Permanently Bans Trump,Shares of Twitter sank more than 10% on Monday after the social media company permanently banned President Donald Trump from,business,1 -"Nigeria: SB Morgen Predicts Victory for PDP in Ekiti Guber Election, APC in Osun","SB Morgen Intelligence, a geopolitical research firm, has predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the governorship election",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Presidency Attacks Bishop Kukah Over Critical Easter Message,"The Nigerian presidency has hit out at Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese over his Easter's message, saying ""he did not",politics,2 -Maradona Moved to Rehab to Recover from Alcohol Abuse,Argentina legend Diego Maradona who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has been taken to a recovery clinic to be,sports,4 -"Chinese Exports Grow More Than Expected in December, Imports Quicken","Chinese exports grew more than expected in December, customs data showed on Thursday, as coronavirus disruptions around the world fuelled",business,1 -Senate President Accepts Rubber Stamp Label If ‘Work with Executive Makes Nigeria Better’,"Nigeria’s Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said the National Assembly would accept the ""rubber stamp"" label if it would guarantee",politics,2 -"Shell, Eni Declare Force Majeure After Attacks on Oil Facilities in Niger Delta","Shell Plc and Eni SpA both declared force majeure on key oil flows from Nigeria, threatening to disrupt supplies in",business,1 -Biden Announces All-female Senior Press Team,"US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an all-female senior press team, in what his office claims is a first in",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Atiku, Wike, Makinde, Others in Supremacy Battle for Control of PDP","Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde,",politics,2 -"Emirates to Resume Flights to Nigeria as FG Lifts Ban, after UAE Drops Rapid Antigen Test","The United Arab Emirates, in its latest Coronavirus protocol released on Friday, dropped the Rapid Antigen Test (RDT) for COVID-19",business,1 -Several Gorillas at San Diego Zoo in US Test Positive for Covid,Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what are believed to,health,0 -Conflicting Study on Omicron as Oregon Research Says Infections May Lead to ‘Super Immunity’,There appears to be conflicting research finding on the Omicron COVID-19 as a survey conducted by researchers at Oregon Health,health,0 -Senegal’s Teranga Lions First Team to Book AFCON 2022 Ticket,The Teranga Lions of Senegal became the first team to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations with two,sports,4 -Jonathan Won’t Be APC Presidential Flagbearer – Hilliard Eta,Against the backdrop of purported moves to impose former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate of the All,politics,2 -‘We Mustn’t Accept Mediocrity’: Rwanda President Kagame Hits Out at Arsenal After Brentford Loss,Rwandan President Paul Kagame has heavily criticised Arsenal’s performance in their shock defeat to Brentford saying “we just must NOT,sports,4 -"Nigeria Spends Over $131m Monthly on Electricity Subsidy, Power Minister Says","The federal government of Nigeria says it is still paying over $131.14million in electricity tariff subsidy, despite the recent hike",business,1 -OPEC: Nigeria’s Oil Sector Growth Declined by 19.8% in Q4 2020,Nigeria’s oil and gas industry growth declined by 19.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the,business,1 -Boris Johnson Fights for Political Survival as He Prepares to Face MPs,Boris Johnson is fighting for political survival after two of his top ministers attacked his leadership and resigned. Chancellor Rishi,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Yet to Decide Zoning of Ticket, PDP Releases Details of Presidential Nomination Process","In addition to setting up a 37-man committee to determine the zoning of its presidential ticket, the Peoples Democratic Party",politics,2 -"Man City 2-1 West Ham: Ruben Dias, John Stones Earn 20th Win in a Row",Manchester City’s centre-backs discovered a goalscoring touch to help Pep Guardiola’s side to a 20th straight victory courtesy of a,sports,4 -"For China’s Property Developers, Hong Kong is Becoming Shenzhen’s Backyard",Chinese property developers have turned their sights to Hong Kong's border districts as mainlanders from neighbouring boomtown Shenzhen consider parts,business,1 -"Investment in Education and Health Will Make Nigeria Successful, PWC Nigeria Chief Economist Says",Nigeria will be very successful,business,1 -Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Renews LIRS Boss Subair’s Appointment,"Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the reappointment of Mr. Hamzat Ayodele Subair for a second and final",business,1 -"Robinhood, Citadel, Melvin Capital CEOs to Testify Before US Congress on GameStop Turmoil","The chief executive officers of Robinhood, Citadel, Melvin Capital and Reddit will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee",business,1 -‘Biggest Series Launch’: Squid Game Knocks Bridgerton off Netflix Top Spot,"We all knew it was coming, but now it's official: Squid Game has become Netflix's biggest ever series launch. The",tech,5 -Fast & Furious Franchise to End after ‘Two More Films’,"The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports.",entertainment,3 -Lupita Nyong’o Drops out of ‘Americanah’ after Scheduling Conflict Caused by Pandemic,Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o who spent time in the city of Lagos in February in preparation for her role in,entertainment,3 -New Petroleum Act: Rivers Governor Wike says 3% Allocation to Niger Delta Communities Meagre,Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has described the three per cent allocation for host communities in the Niger Delta region,politics,2 -Mr Eazi is Inviting Fans to Earn Money By Buying Shares in His Music,Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has announced an experimental plan for fans of his music to earn money by buying shares,entertainment,3 -"Morocco, Mali Battle to Scoreless Draw on Day 4 of Aisha Buhari Cup",Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses and the Female Eagles of Mali fought out the first stalemate of the maiden edition of Aisha,sports,4 -Buhari: Desperate Politicians Problem of Nigeria’s Electoral Process,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is blaming desperate politicians for the problems witnessed in the country's electoral process, stating he is",politics,2 -Republicans Seek Delay Until February to Give Trump ‘Fair’ Impeachment Trial,Republicans in the US Senate are asking Democrats to delay the start of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until,politics,2 -"Art X Lagos 2020 To Go Virtual, Announces Dates and Program","For the first time in its history, ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, will be an all-virtual affair,",entertainment,3 -"Leicester 1-3 Arsenal: Willian, Pepe Impress in Away Win",Nicolas Pepe and Willian both produced their best for some time as Arsenal made the most of Leicester City’s mounting,sports,4 -EASA Certifies Caverton To Commence Training For AW139 Helicopter,"The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Caverton Helicopters, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group (COSG), to",business,1 -MTN Partners Nigerian Creatives on Arts and Culture,"MTN Nigeria, through its corporate social investment vehicle, the MTN Foundation, has disclosed its partnerships with Nigerian creatives in arts",entertainment,3 -Anthony Joshua Ordered to Defend WBO Heavyweight Title against Aleksandr Usyk,Anthony Joshua has been ordered to defend his WBO heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk after the apparent collapse,sports,4 -1000 Arrested in Kenya For Flouting COVID-19 Restrictions,At least 1000 people have been arrested by the Kenyan Police for flouting COVID-19 containment measures as the country faces surging,health,0 -Placeholder: Labour Party’s Peter Obi Names Campaign DG Doyin Okupe VP Candidate,Nigeria's Labour Party has named Doyin Okupe as the Vice Presidential candidate to Peter Obi who is the presidential candidate,politics,2 -Tokyo Governor Says Olympics Facing ‘Major Issue’ After Mori’s Sexist Remarks,Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a “major issue” after the head of the,sports,4 -Nigeria: Central Bank Increases Forex Allocation to Banks,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday announced the increase of foreign exchange (forex) allocations to banks to meet,business,1 -"Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High Above $68,000 Amid Wider Crypto Rally","The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has surged to a fresh record high of over $68,000. The price",tech,5 -Worry as Africa’s Covid Death Rate ‘Now Above Global Average’,Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent's Covid-19 case fatality rate is now higher than,health,0 -"Tinubu: A Banditry-free, United Nigeria is Possible","As Nigeria battles multiple security challenges, a frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and",politics,2 -Tanzanian President Urges Africa to Rally For Digital Currency Plan,Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the country's central bank to be prepared for the use of digital currencies.,business,1 -Miami Pushes Crypto with Proposal to Pay Workers in Bitcoin,"Miami Mayor Francis Suarez proposed paying municipal workers and collecting taxes in Bitcoin, expanding a campaign to promote cryptocurrencies. The",business,1 -"Nigerian Banks Slash Dollar-cash Deposits to $5,000 Monthly",Nigerian banks have reduced the amount of United States dollars customers can pay into their domiciliary accounts from the previous,business,1 -"Barclays, Lloyds, Goldman Sachs Tell UK Staff to Work from Home","Lillian Jijingi Barclays, Lloyds, French bank Societe Generale, US investment bank Goldman Sachs and other major banks are now telling",business,1 -"Formula 1: Turkish Grand Prix Cancelled, Replaced By Second Austrian Race",The Turkish Grand Prix has been cancelled just two weeks after it was put on the Formula 1 calendar and,sports,4 -IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2021 GDP Forecast to 1.5%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) update relead on Tuesday has projected that the Nigerian,business,1 -Mali Opposition Leader Soumaila Cisse Dies from Covid-19,"Mali’s opposition leader Soumaila Cisse, considered a leading contender in 2022 elections, has died in France after contracting coronavirus.  The",health,0 -China Evergrande Offshore Investors Face ‘Large Losses’ after Second Payment Miss,"China Evergrande Group missed paying bond interest due on Wednesday, two bondholders said, its second unpaid offshore debt payment in",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Senate Grants President Buhari’s Request, Approves Fresh $1.5bn, €995m Loans",Nigeria's Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari's request of 1.5 billion US Dollars and 995 million Euros (about 1 trillion,business,1 -Covid-19: Nigeria Records New High as Confirmed Cases Pass 1000 Mark,"Nigeria on Thursday recorded more than 1000 new coronavirus cases forvthe first time, months after the first case was confirmed",health,0 -Nigeria: INEC Says It Has Capacity to Transmit Results Realtime Nationwide,"Festus Okoye, the Independent National Electoral Commission  (INEC) Commissioner in charge of Voter Education has affirmed that the Commission has",politics,2 -Crystal Palace 1-4 Chelsea: Pulisic Scores Twice as Brilliant Blues Move Back into Top Four,Christian Pulisic scored twice as Chelsea produced a brilliant performance to move back into the top four with a comfortable,sports,4 -"Nigerian Airlines Blame Dollar Scarcity, Pandemic for Rising Fares","Airlines have attributed the skyrocketing airfares, which have elicited disaffection from travellers to the scarcity of dollars and the Covid-19",business,1 -"Responding to Rivers Governor Wike’s Order, Police Arrest 18 Over Illegal Crude Oil Refining",The Rivers State Police command has paraded 18 persons arrested for alleged involvement in crude oil refining and exporting activities,business,1 -"World’s Largest Retailer Walmart Sells Operations in Recession-hit Argentina, Incurs $1bn Loss","Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer, said on Friday it was selling its retail operations in Argentina to South American",business,1 -Elon Musk Laughs Off Twitter Lawsuit Threat,Elon Musk’s silence over his attempt to bail out on purchasing Twitter for $44 billion is no more.Read more,tech,5 -"FG Willing to Partner Investors on Power Supply, Says Minister","The Minister of Power, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu, has disclosed that the federal government was willing to partner investors in the",business,1 -Nigeria: Autopsy Reveals Chemical Intoxication as Cause of Dowen Student Oromoni’s Death,"An autopsy carried out by the Consultant Pathologist at the Central Hospital Warri, Clement Vhriterhire, has established that Sylvester Oromoni",health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Bans Sale of Forex to BDCs,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned sale of foreign exchange (FX) to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in,business,1 -PDP BoT Chairman Recommends High-Powered Delegation to Visit Rivers Governor Wike,"The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin, has recommended the setting up",politics,2 -Busta Rhymes Releases First Album in Eleven Years,"Influential veteran rapper Busta Rhymes has released his first studio album in more than a decade. The album, ‘Extinction Level",entertainment,3 -British Actress Naomi Ackie Cast as Whitney Houston in Biopic of Singer’s Life,"After a worldwide search, Naomi Ackie has been chosen to play iconic performer Whitney Houston in the biopic ‘I Wanna Dance",entertainment,3 -Dozens of Former Republican Officials in Talks to Form Anti-Trump Third Party,"Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and",politics,2 -"Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic Ease into Last Eight in Front of Bigger Crowds at Centre Court",Eight-time champion Roger Federer followed top seed Novak Djokovic into the Wimbledon quarter-finals as both eased through their last-16 matches.,sports,4 -Lakers Pay Tribute to Kobe after NBA Title Victory,The Los Angeles Lakers paid glowing tributes to Kobe Bryant after winning their first NBA title in a decade Sunday,sports,4 -Nigeria: PDP Governors Want Parliament to Quickly Rework Electoral Bill and Return for Assent,"Governors elected on the platform of the main Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, urged the National Assembly to rework",politics,2 -Nigeria: PDP Governors in Fresh Move to Zone Presidential Ticket to South,Some Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have embarked on fresh moves to zone,politics,2 -"Japan Votes in Test for New PM Kishida, Political Stability",Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to endorse the conservative government of Fumio Kishida or,politics,2 -Nigeria’s Disease Control Chief Ihekweazu Named WHO Assistant DG,Nigeria’s Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in charge of Health Emergency,health,0 -FIFA Bans Matches in Russia as 3 European Countries Refuse to Play Country in World Cup Qualifiers,FIFA has said no international football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be,sports,4 -"‘Unfair’: PDP Kicks as INEC Extends Deadline For Party Primaries, APC Postpones Convention to June 6",Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the conduct of party primaries to June 9 from,politics,2 -Zenith Emerges Best Bank in Nigeria Back-to-Back,"Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2021,",business,1 -Hayatu-Deen: 2023 Presidential Election is PDP’s to Lose,"Former Managing Director of FSB International Bank Plc., and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has said if",politics,2 -"Koeman Rests Messi and De Jong for Barca, Dynamo Clash in Kiev",Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said Monday that Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong will not feature against Dynamo Kiev in,sports,4 -US: Democratic Group Complains Trump Funding Presidential Campaign Illegally,One of the biggest Democratic Party fundraising groups on Monday said it filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission,politics,2 -Nigeria: Governing APC Sets February 19 as Tentative Date for National Convention,"There are indications that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has tentatively settled for Saturday, February 19, 2022,",politics,2 -"Israeli Hospital Allegedly Finds Cure for Covid-19, Says All Treated Patients Fully Recovered",A new coronavirus treatment being developed at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center has successfully completed phase 1 trials and appears,health,0 -"Biennial World Cup Could Help Stop African Migrants Dying in the Sea, Claims FIFA President Infantino","FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested that a biennial World Cup could stop African migrants from ""dying in the sea""",sports,4 -Covid: Several Countries Reintroduce Restrictions Amid Struggle to Contain Delta Variant,Authorities in several countries – from Bangladesh and Indonesia to Australia and Israel – are racing to contain the spread,health,0 -"Nigeria: APC, PDP Urged to Slash Nomination Form Fees for Under-35 Aspirants by 60%","Representative of Kwara Central in the Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) fifth Assembly, Hon. Ibraheem Abdullateef has called on the leadership",politics,2 -GTBank Posts Profit After Tax of $368m in First Nine Months 2020,"Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has announced its nine months results for the period ended September 30, 2020. The company posted",business,1 -Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Center Stage as Election Campaign Enters Final Weekend,President Donald Trump is spending the closing days of his re-election campaign criticizing public officials and medical professionals who are,politics,2 -VP Osinbajo Dares Party Leader Tinubu as Support Group Opens Campaign Office Ahead of 2023,"A political slugfest seems to be in the offing between Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his godfather, Asiwaju Bola",politics,2 -Questions Mount Over MTN Nigeria’s Alleged Payment of N618.7bn Taxes to FIRS,MTN Nigeria Communications Plc's claim that it paid the sum of N618.7 billion in both direct and indirect taxes to,business,1 -Two Own Goals Help Germany to 4-2 Win Against Portugal,Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz created havoc against Portugal on Saturday as Germany beat Fernando Santos' side 4-2 in their,sports,4 -"COVID-19: Nigeria Lifts Ban on Football, other Sports Events","After seven months of lockdown, domestic football may roar back to life in Nigeria as restrictions imposed on contact sports,",sports,4 -"Nigeria Introduces 6% Tax on Digital Services, Non-Resident Companies",Nigeria's federal government on Wednesday disclosed that henceforth it would charge offshore companies providing digital services to local customers in,business,1 -Oil Rises to $113 as Libya Outages Add to Russia Supply Fears,"Oil pruces rose on Monday, with Brent crude topping $113 a barrel, as outages in Libya deepened concern over tight",business,1 -Lewandowski Double Helps Bayern Beat Dortmund to Win German Super Cup,"Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 to win the German Super Cup on Tuesday, continuing",sports,4 -US: Rittenhouse ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict Puts Biden in Difficult Political Spot,A difficult political atmosphere for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous with the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.,politics,2 -South Africa Calls For Calm as Electoral Reform Protests Continue in Eswatini,South Africa has raised concerns about the deteriorating situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini with demonstrators in a sixth-day protest,politics,2 -GM Recalls All Chevrolet Bolt Electric Cars Over Fire Risk,"General Motors on Friday announced the voluntary recall of all 2019 and newer Chevrolet Bolts, extending its recall of the",business,1 -Tammy Abraham Completes €40 Million Roma Move From Chelsea,"Roma have signed Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham for €40 million, it was announced on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has signed a",sports,4 -Scientists Discover Gene that Can Reduce Covid-19 Severity By 20%,A gene that reduces the severity of Covid-19 infections by 20 per cent has been discovered by researchers. According to,health,0 -Italy Open 2020 Euro With Emphatic Win over Turkey,Italy rode three second-half goals to a 3-0 win over Turkey in Group A of the opening match of the,sports,4 -"Fighting Gas Prices, US to Release 50 million Barrels of Oil","President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve, aiming to",business,1 -ECOWAS Parliament Cautions Against Cryptocurrencies,"The meeting of the Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament holding in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso has cautioned against the use",business,1 -Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis Worsens as Court Okays Factional Leader’s Fresh Suit,The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the Labour Party and some of its officials be served with,politics,2 -World Bank: Nigeria Must Consider Opportunity Cost of Fuel Subsidy,"The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, has called on the Nigerian government to consider the opportunity cost",business,1 -AFCON: Iheanacho Stunner Lifts Super Eagles Over Egypt’s Pharaohs,The biggest match of the Africa Cup of Nations so far saw Nigeria emerge victorious over Egypt in Group D. The second,sports,4 -Japan Agency Affirms AfDB Highest Rating With Stable Outlook,Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has affirmed the African Development Bank’s long-term rating at AAA with a stable outlook. The,business,1 -Napoli Striker Osimhen Named Serie A Young Player of the Season,"Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been named the Best Young Player of the 2021-22 Season in Serie A, completing the",sports,4 -"Nigeria: NCC Confirms MTN, Airtel, Mafab Communications for 3.5GHz Spectrum","The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday confirmed that three telecoms operators submitted their Expression of Interest (EoI) to the",tech,5 -Euro 2020: Bale Shines as Wales Defeat Turkey 2-0,Wales captain Gareth Bale set up Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts to score for a 2-0 victory over Turkey in,sports,4 -Atletico Madrid 0-1 Chelsea: Giroud Wonder Goal Hands Londoners Champions League Advantage,Olivier Giroud scored a Champions League goal for the ages as Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in Bucharest to seal,sports,4 -"Chinese Vaccines Sweep Much of the World, Despite Western Concerns","The plane laden with vaccines had just rolled to a stop at Santiago’s airport in late January, and Chile’s president,",health,0 -"Israel Must Be Taught a ‘Lesson’, Erdogan Tells Putin",Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the international community should “give Israel a strong,politics,2 -Twitter Ban: Nigeria Parliament ‘Divided’ as Opposition PDP MPs Walk Out of Plenary,There appears to be a divided parliament as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of,politics,2 -Tokyo Olympics: Algerian Judoka Withdraws Over Potential Meeting with Israeli,Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine has withdrawn from Tokyo 2020 after the draw set him on course for a potential meeting,sports,4 -"Rising Inflation, Economic Recovery Top Agenda as Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee Meets","As the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) meets on Monday to commence its two-day meeting,",business,1 -Nigeria: Senior Lawyers Ask Parliament to Override Buhari If He Refuses to Sign Electoral Bill,"As the constitutional time limit for Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 expires on Sunday, some",politics,2 -‘Politicking to Demonstrate Power’: Buhari Criticises Nigeria’s Southern Governors Over Open Grazing Ban,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has criticised and appeared to query the legality of the decision by Governors of the country's,politics,2 -Japan Mulls Alternatives to Suez Canal after Ever Given Shock,"The Ever Given, one of the world’s largest container ships, lost control in the midst of a dust storm and",business,1 -Denmark Suspends Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine as ‘Precautionary Measure’,Denmark is suspending the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as it investigates reports of some patients developing,health,0 -"Again, Nigeria Loses 6.5m Barrels of Oil to Force Majeure, Sabotage in December","There appears to be no end in sight to the financial and resource haemorrhage in Nigeria's oil and gas industry,",business,1 -"Anthony Joshua’s Gate Revenue Doesn’t Match Tyson Fury’s, Boxing Promoter Says",It didn’t take long for Tyson Fury’s promoter Bob Arum to react to Anthony Joshua’s boasts of bringing in larger,sports,4 -Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Rejoins Nigerian Side Kano Pillars,"Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has made a return to Nigerian club side Kano Pillars FC for the reminder of",sports,4 -WHO Says There’s ‘High Risk’ Ebola Will Spread From Guinea,"There is a ""very high risk"" that an Ebola virus outbreak in Guinea could spread to neighbouring countries, the World Health",health,0 -Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $37bn with $3.5bn New Special Drawing Rights from IMF,Nigeria’s foreign reserves will get a timely boost on Monday when the country’s share of $3.5billion from the $650 billion,business,1 -"CBN Seeks Proper Disclosure, Fraud Prevention Mechanism on Digital Financial Services",The CBN has directed financial institutions and payment service providers to do more to enhance transparency and proper disclosure.Read more,business,1 -NCAA Threatens Sanctions against Nigerian Airlines over Price Fixing,The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that it will sanction airlines against price fixing or any gang up,business,1 -"Bad Bunny, Drake, The Weeknd Lead Spotify’s 2020 Year-End List","Drake, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd are among the most-streamed artists of 2020, according to figures from Spotify.",entertainment,3 -‘It’s Been A Privilege’: Petr Cech to Leave Role as Chelsea’s Technical and Performance Adviser,Petr Cech will leave his role as technical and performance adviser at Chelsea at the end of the month. The,sports,4 -"In a Dramatic Shift, Former SGF Kingibe Says Nigeria’s Unity Negotiable","Contrary to the claims by many Nigerian leaders that the unity of the country is non-negotiable, a former Secretary to",politics,2 -Mauritius Commercial Bank Signs $20m Term Loan with Bank of Kigali,The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has successfully signed a $20Million term loan facility with Bank of Kigali Plc to,business,1 -Man City Extend Unbeaten Run to 14 Matches With Win Over Brighton,Manchester City extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches in all competitions with a hard-fought win over struggling Brighton. Phil,sports,4 -"Oyo APC Resolves Crisis, Vows to Unseat Makinde","By Kemi Olaitan Prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday met in Ibadan, the state",politics,2 -"Amid tensions with China, India warns Amazon over Country of Origin Rule",The Indian government has warned Amazon.com’s local unit and Walmart’s Flipkart that sellers on their platforms are not complying with,business,1 -Canada PM Justin Trudeau Hit By Stones on Campaign Trail,Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was returning,politics,2 -Peru President Castillo Names Far-left PM; No Finance Minister in Cabinet,"Peruvian President Pedro Castillo named Guido Bellido, a member of his Marxist party, as prime minister on Thursday, dimming hopes",politics,2 -Senegal Begins Vaccinating Against Coronavirus,Authorities in Senegal have said fighting misinformation and Covid-19 vaccination reluctance will be key in the campaign launched on Tuesday.,health,0 -Indian PM Modi Loses in Battleground State of West Bengal Amid Covid Surge,Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has failed to win a key state in elections held amid record Covid-19 deaths,politics,2 -Nigeria’s Radisson Hotels Pass SGS Safety Protocol Test,The Radisson Hotel Group recently announced that its five Nigerian outlets have successfully completed the SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning,business,1 -Jeff Bezos Reclaims Title of World’s Richest Person from Elon Musk,"Jeff Bezos has reclaimed his title of world's richest person, ending Elon Musk's roughly six-week reign on top of the",business,1 -"Nigeria Needs Young, Energetic President in 2023, Says Ex-Leader Abdulsalami","Former Nigerian military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has said that the country needs younger people to lead",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Intellectuals, Middle Class Complicit in Country’s Woes, Says Prof Utomi","A Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, Patrick Utomi, has attributed Nigeria's economic woes to the failure and",politics,2 -"Emirates Offers Expanded $500,000 Expanded Multi-Risk Travel Insurance Coverage","Emirates Airlines has launched an industry-first initiative to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current Covid-19 cover.",business,1 -Nigeria Ranks 6th Among Countries Benefitting from World Bank Loans,Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support from the,business,1 -Disney Announces Huge Slate of Series and Films as It Leans Sharply into Streaming,Disney has unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 ‘Star Wars’ series spinoffs and 10,entertainment,3 -Chelsea ‘Disgusted’ after Reece James is Racially Abused on Social Media,"Chelsea say they are ""disgusted"" after right-back Reece James was racially abused on social media. James, 21, posted a screenshot",sports,4 -Pfizer Slashed Its Original Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Target After Supply Chain Obstacles,When Pfizer Inc. said last month it expects to ship half the Covid-19 vaccines it had originally planned for this,health,0 -CBN Unveils Plans to Introduce USSD Code to Improve eNaira,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code,business,1 -"Covid Had the Courage to Challenge Me, Says Ibrahimovic as He Confirms Positive Status",AC Milan have confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be taking in a period of,sports,4 -WHO: Countries Need to Resist ‘Vaccine Nationalism’,"The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday called on countries to resist ""vaccine nationalism"", as the international community continues to",health,0 -"Be Firm, Fair to All Party Members, Buhari Charges APC Chairman Adamu","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday formally received in audience the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Subscribers’ Phone ID Will Be Captured Automatically, Says Comms Commission",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it's in the process of deploying the Devise Management System (DMS) which will automatically,tech,5 -Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President,"Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, won despite public anger with the ruling elite after months of severe shortages of fuel,",politics,2 -Buhari Meets with Ministers Seeking Elective Office,Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with minister's seeking elective offices in 2023. The meeting is in line with the,politics,2 -NAFDAC Rejects Iwu’s Claims Over Detox Tea Covid Cure,The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied the claims of efficacy of IHP Detox,health,0 -Brazil Recall Eight Premier League Players for World Cup Qualifiers Despite UK ‘Red List’,Brazil have selected eight Premier League players for October's World Cup qualifiers despite the country remaining on the UK's travel,sports,4 -"Nigeria: I Will Win Anambra Guber Poll Overwhelmingly, Soludo Says Despite Being Dropped from Eligible List",Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Charles Soludo has not given up on his quest to be the next governor,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Anambra Governor Soludo Talks Tough at Inauguration, Says Those Playing Politics with Security ‘Riding on Tiger’","Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, talked tough at his inauguration as",politics,2 -Nigeria: Presidential Aspirant Tinubu’s Support Group DG Quits APC,"The Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups Management Council, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin, a",politics,2 -Nigeria: PDP Decries Alleged Plan to Promote Ex-EFCC Boss Magu,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday decried reports of plans to promote the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic,politics,2 -Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill Slashes Risk of Severe Covid By 89%,Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cut by 89% the chance of hospitalization or death for adults,health,0 -"More ‘Pain and Suffering’ Ahead as Covid Cases Rise, Fauci Says",Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as Covid-19 cases climb again and,health,0 -"Buhari Signs Nigeria’s 2022 Budget, to Seek Amendment Due to ‘Worrisome Changes’ By Parliament",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill. The,politics,2 -Depay Scores First Barcelona Goal as Catalans Hold Bilbao,Memphis Depay scored his first goal as a Barcelona player as the team came from behind to draw with Athletic,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Joins Political, Business Leaders in Saudi Arabia for Prayers and Networking",With the presidential primaries of political parties about a month from now and the election proper less than a year,politics,2 -Former Theranos CEO Holmes Convicted of Fraud and Conspiracy,"In a case that exposed Silicon Valley’s culture of hubris and hype, Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of duping investors",business,1 -Tesla Drivers Locked out of Their Cars after Outage Struck App,Tesla drivers say they have been locked out of their cars after an outage struck the carmaker's app. Dozens of,business,1 -"Tunisian Lawmaker Detained Over Suspected Tax Fraud, Money Laundering",A Tunisian court on Sunday ordered a lawmaker to be detained over suspected tax fraud and money laundering - the,politics,2 -Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Fails to Rule Out Contesting Elections in 2023,"Though, former president Goodluck Jonathan on Friday debunked media speculation about his rumoured interest in the 2023 presidential election, he",politics,2 -"Official Title, Release Date for ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Announced","Marvel Studios has announced the next line-up in the Phase 4 plan of its cinematic universe, including the release date",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Buhari Says Corrupt Defectors to Governing Party APC Won’t Be Spared,"President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the leadership of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), of what may happen if",politics,2 -Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Plot Win Against Botswana as Injured Oshoala Returns to Spain,Nigeria’s Super Falcons say they are ready to rekindle their campaign for FIFA World Cup ticket and the tournament trophy,sports,4 -‘This Is Life from Now On’: Israel’s Coronavirus Czar Warns People to Prepare for Fourth Covid Jab,"With over 2.5 million Israelis already inoculated with three Covid-19 vaccine doses, the national coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has said",health,0 -Nigeria: Buhari Accuses Parliament of Inserting N887bn into 2022 budget,President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday criticised the National Assembly for removing crucial projects from the 2022 budget estimates sent to it,politics,2 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Supports Poultry Industry with $32m Credit,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has so far released N12.55 billion (about $32 million) to support the small, medium",business,1 -Champions League: Havertz Goal Lifts Chelsea Over City as Londoners Secure Second Trophy,Chelsea have won the Champions League for the second time in their history as a Kai Havertz goal was enough,sports,4 -VAR Drama as Late Brighton Penalty Denies Liverpool Maximum Points,A late Brighton penalty denied Liverpool all three points with VAR at the centre of the drama once again. A,sports,4 -Tesla Reduces Price of Model S Sedan,"America’s electric vehicle company Tesla has reduced the price of its Model S sedan to $69,420. Chief Executive Officer Elon",tech,5 -"Naira Stages Recovery, Strengthens to N483/$ on Parallel Market","The naira, which has been under pressure at the parallel market, staged a major recovery on Thursday to close at",business,1 -"Nigeria: Lagos, 5 Other States, Federal Capital on Red Alert Over Third Covid Wave",Nigeria’s federal government has put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert as part of the,health,0 -"Nigeria: INEC Says It Has Received Substantial Funds to Prepare for 2023 Elections, Gives Reasons Independence Can’t Be Fully Guaranteed","Ahead of next year's general elections, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday disclosed that it has received a",politics,2 -Defection: Cross River Governor Ayade Escapes Sack as Judge Bows to Appeal Court Judgment,"In submission to the principle of ‘Stare disisis’ Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court,",politics,2 -Ighalo Bids Farewell to Manchester United,"Odion Ighalo has bid farewell to Manchester United in a post on Instagram, saying his time at Old Trafford was",sports,4 -China Hopes to Conclude Talks on EU Investment Deal By ‘Early Date’,"China hopes lengthy negotiations for an investment deal with the European Union can wrap up at an “early date”, a",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry to Face Liquidity Challenges in 2022, Report Says","Nigeria’s oil and gas industry may struggle with liquidity challenges in 2022, a new report by Mordor Intelligence, a global",business,1 -"No Decision on Zoning Till After Screening of APC Presidential Hopefuls, Says Party Chairman Adamu","The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi  Adamu, on Wednesday, said that the ruling party would",politics,2 -Nigeria’s ‘Lizard’ Wins Grand Jury Prize for Short Film at Sundance,British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr has won the short film grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his,entertainment,3 -"Transcorp Makes New Board Appointments, Unveils New Subsidiary CEOs","The Board of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate and a leading investor in the energy",business,1 -Nigeria’s Earnings from Solid Minerals Rose to N624.45bn in 13 Years,"Nigeria’s earnings from the solid minerals sector climbed to N624.45 billion in the last 13 years, a new report by",business,1 -Covid Vaccine: Eight-week Gap Seen as Sweet Spot for Pfizer Jab Antibodies,A longer gap between first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine makes the body's immune system produce more,health,0 -‘We Defeated the Dictator By Far’: Bobby Wine Claims Victory in Uganda Polls Despite Official Results Showing Museveni Ahead,"Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Friday claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a “joke” early results that gave",politics,2 -"ECOWAS Administrators Seek to Curb Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows",Tax administrators of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states Thursday intensified efforts to make it difficult,business,1 -Buzzfeed Acquires HuffPost from Verizon Wireless,"HuffPost has a new owner, with its current parent company Verizon Media reaching an agreement to sell the site to",business,1 -MTV Africa Music Awards to Return After Four-year Hiatus,The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will return in early 2021 for the first time in four years. The awards,entertainment,3 -Juventus Will Be Expelled from Serie A If They Persist with Super League,Serie A side Juventus faces being expelled from the Italian top league if they don't withdraw from the European Super,sports,4 -"Ahead of 2023 Elections, Buhari Warns Foreign Diplomats About Meddling in Nigeria’s Internal Politics","For the umpteenth time, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned foreign diplomats against meddling in the internal politics of Nigeria as",politics,2 -Merck Seeks First US Authorisation for Covid Pill,Merck & Co Inc said on Monday it has applied for U.S. emergency use authorization for its drug to treat,health,0 -Air Peace Makes History as First Airline to Land in Nigeria’s Southeast Anambra Airport,Air Peace has added another first to its kitty by becoming the first airline to land its aircraft at the,business,1 -Morata Fires Brace in Juventus Win at Dynamo Kyiv,Alvaro Morata scored twice as Andrea Pirlo's Juventus opened their Champions League campaign with victory at Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday,sports,4 -Burna Boy Teams Up With Sia for ‘Hey Boy’ Remix,Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy is teaming up with Australian singer Sia for a remix of her recent track ‘Hey,entertainment,3 -Russia Suspended from All FIFA and UEFA Competitions Until Further Notice,FIFA and UEFA have acted in unison to suspend Russian teams from international football competition. The most powerful bodies in,sports,4 -"Hackers Compromise FBI Email System, Send Thousands of Messages",Hackers compromised a Federal Bureau of Investigation email system on Saturday and sent tens of thousands of messages warning of,tech,5 -"Napoli Handed 0-3 Loss, Have Point Deducted for Juve ‘No Show’",Victor Osimhen and his Napoli teammates have suffered the consequence of refusing to go to Turin to play Juventus in,sports,4 -Toriola to Resume as CEO of MTN Nigeria March 2021,"MTN Group has appointed Mr. Karl Toriola, a Nigerian from Osun State, as MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designate, with effect",business,1 -Nigeria’s Power Supply Situation Worsening Because Gencos ‘Owed N1.6tn Since 2013’,Power Generation Companies (Gencos) under the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) on Sunday stated that the power supply situation,business,1 -Biden Unveils Top Picks with Deep Obama Administration Ties,"President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced five top picks for his new administration, drawing on leading names from the Obama",politics,2 -"Nigeria will Play Leading Role in Global Net-Zero Transition, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva","Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva at the weekend said Nigeria will play a key role in the global energy",business,1 -"Liverpool Run Riot, Score Seven at Crystal Palace to Secure Top Spot at Christmas",A ruthless Liverpool will sit top of the Premier League at Christmas for the third season in succession after a,sports,4 -"Denmark’s Christian Eriksen Was “Gone’ Before Resuscitation, Team Doctor","Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was ""gone"" before he was resuscitated after suffering a cardiac arrest, the team's doctor, Morten Boesen,",sports,4 -Samsung Beats Apple in US Smartphone Race for First Time in Years,"Samsung managed to outperform Apple’s smartphone sales on the latter’s home turf for the first time in years, new market",tech,5 -Finals Place for Grabs as Germany Face Tough Spanish Test,Germany have been a work in progress since their disappointing 2018 World Cup first-round exit and they now face their,sports,4 -Russia-Ukraine War: Nigeria Looks to Canada for Emergency Potash Supply,Nigeria bought emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to import the key fertiliser ingredient,business,1 -Ibrahimovic Winner Extends Milan’s 24-match Unbeaten Run,Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored another acrobatic late winner as AC Milan consolidated top spot in the Italian Serie A with victory,sports,4 -Pepe Redeems Himself as Arsenal Cruise into Europa Knockout Stage,Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe put himself back in manager Mikel Arteta's good books with the opening goal in a 3-0,sports,4 -Tesla Takes Another Step to India Launch,"Tesla has moved a step closer to its launch in India later this year by registering a company in the country,",tech,5 -NNPC Eyes Stake in Six Private Refineries,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday unfolded plans to acquire shares in five more private refineries in Nigeria,",business,1 -Super League: Fifa President Infantino Warns Clubs Must ‘Live With the Consequences’ of Choice,Fifa president Gianni Infantino says his organisation strongly disapproves of a breakaway European Super League and has warned those clubs,sports,4 -"Super Eagles Coach Yusuf Invites Musa, Simon, 28 Others for Mexico, Ecuador Friendlies","Super Eagles’ First Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf has released a list of 30 players, including captain Ahmed Musa and forward",sports,4 -"US Misguided on Kogi Election, Says Nigerian Lawmaker",A lawmaker in Nigeria's parliament Senator Smart Adeyemi has faulted the United States stance that the Gubernatorial elections conducted in,politics,2 -Juventus End Milan’s Unbeaten Run,Federico Chiesa scored twice as champions Juventus produced a superb display to end AC Milan's unbeaten league run this season.,sports,4 -Ex-Ogun Governor Osoba Warns against Undermining Southern Governors’ Open Grazing Ban,"A former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba, Wednesday cautioned against undermining Southern governors’ decision banning open grazing.",politics,2 -"Former Champions Ghana, South Africa Set For AFCON Qualifiers Showdown in Johannesburg Thursday","The biggest African match of the international window takes place in Johannesburg on Thursday, as 1996 champions South Africa face",sports,4 -"I Was Underestimated by Barcelona, Luis Suarez Says After La Liga Title Win With Atletico","An emotional Luis Suarez has said he was ""underestimated"" by Barcelona after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid. Suarez --",sports,4 -"Nigeria will Continue to Explore Fossil Fuels, Deputy Oli Minister Sylva Says","Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said that despite the global opposition to the exploitation of",business,1 -Nigerian Forward Iheanacho Signs New 3-year Contract with Leicester,"Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new three-year contract with Leicester, keeping him at the King Power Stadium until",sports,4 -Nigeria: Outrage Over PDP Plot to Shun Power Shift to South,Condemnations have trailed the alleged plan by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shun the clamour for power shift from,politics,2 -N5.39tn Debt Prevents States from Capital Market Borrowing,"With a total debt burden of N5.39 trillion as at the end of December 2019, the 36 states of the",business,1 -Ruling Party Stalwart Tinubu Asks Nigeria’s President Buhari to Convene National Security Meeting,A former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has urged,politics,2 -Nigeria: How Bitt Emerged CBN’s Technical Partner on Digital Currency,Fresh facts have emerged about the process leading to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) formal engagement of global fintech,business,1 -"President Biden Signs Orders for US to Rejoin Climate Deal and WHO, End ‘Muslim Ban’","United States President Joe Biden has signed a string of executive orders, memorandums and directives that will reverse some of",politics,2 -Nigeria: Buhari Withholds Assent to Electoral Amendment Bill Over Direct Primaries,Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld his assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021. In a letter to the,politics,2 -Report Foresees Stronger Nigeria Insurance Sector after Recapitalisation,A new report has revealed that the ongoing recapitalisation of the Nigerian insurance industry will improve their capacity to underwrite,business,1 -Leicester Go Top of Premier League With Comfortable Win Over Chelsea,Leicester moved to the top of the Premier League after sweeping aside Chelsea with a comfortable 2-0 victory at the,sports,4 -"McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi Join Exodus out of Russia","McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric __ ubiquitous global brands and symbols of U.S. corporate might __ all announced",business,1 -Disney Focuses More on Streaming Amid Cinema Closures,The Walt Disney Company is reorganizing its media and entertainment businesses amid the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.,entertainment,3 -West African Presidents Seek Pan-African Support for Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO DG Bid,"Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s request, presidents of West African countries have repeated their commitment to the victory of Dr Ngozi",business,1 -"Roman Abramovich Receives Multiple Bids for Chelsea, ‘None Match £3bn Valuation’","Roman Abramovich has received multiple bids for Chelsea but none have yet matched his £3 billion (3.94bn) valuation, sources have",sports,4 -PSG v Istanbul Basaksehir Abandoned Amid Racist Allegations,Paris St-Germain's game against Istanbul Basaksehir will resume on Wednesday after it was abandoned on Tuesday with a match official,sports,4 -Nigeria Loses $15bn Investments Annually to Non-passage of Petroleum Bill: Report,A new report by Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC) has indicated that Nigeria's oil and gas industry loses as much,business,1 -"Pfizer Says Covid-19 Vaccine Safe, Effective On Adolescents in Trial","Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective in 12- to 15-year olds, paving the",health,0 -Zenith Bank Retains Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand Position,Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500,business,1 -Elon Musk Wins Axel Springer Award for His Innovative Work,SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was presented on Tuesday with the Axel Springer media award in Berlin. Axel,tech,5 -"Finance Minister Says Nigeria Taking $750m World Bank Loan on Behalf of States, Blames Transport Costs for Inflation","The Nigerian government is in the process of accessing a $750m World Bank loan on behalf of states, the country's",business,1 -Nigeria Football Federation Endorses New Premier League Season Starting Nov 15,"Following the lifting of the ban on football activities in the country, the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation",sports,4 -More Bad News for Disney as California Governor says ‘no hurry’ to Open,"California Governor Gavin Newsom had more bad news for Disneyland and other parks in the state, saying the state is",entertainment,3 -Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets ISP Licence to Operate in Nigeria,"The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has revealed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued its firm, Starlink Internet",tech,5 -Usyk Stuns Joshua By Unanimous Decision to Become Unified Heavyweight Champion,Oleksandr Usyk is the new unified heavyweight world champion after dethroning Anthony Joshua with an incredible performance in London. The,sports,4 -Swiss Firm Which Paid Bribes to NNPC Officials for Crude Contracts Fined $1.1bn in US,"Glencore, a mining and commodities trading firm has agreed to pay over $1.1 billion for various infractions, including paying bribes",business,1 -Mobile Money Industry Processed $1trn Worth of Financial Transactions in 2021,"The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem for societal change on Wednesday released",tech,5 -A New Republic Is Born: Barbados Celebrates Ditching Britain’s Queen,"Barbados, a former British colony, will next week ditch Queen Elizabeth as head of state, breaking its last remaining imperial",politics,2 -Nigeria Court Orders FG to Pay Bayelsa State $951 Million Derivative Arrears,"A Federal High Court in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay $951 million to",business,1 -Netflix Plans ‘Squid Game’ Reality Show with Biggest Cash Prize in TV History; No Fatal Consequences,"Netflix Inc's most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service greenlit ""its biggest reality",entertainment,3 -OPEC Fails to Agree on January Crude Oil Output,The 108th meeting of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday failed to reach an agreement on January,business,1 -Super League: Big Six to Pay £20m Cost of Settlement to Premier League,Reports suggest the supposed big six English clubs that secretly agreed to play in a European Super League (ESL) will pay just,sports,4 -Italy’s Antitrust Probes Google for Possible Abuse of Dominant Position,Italy's antitrust said on Wednesday it was probing Google GOOGL.O for a possible abuse of dominant position in the,tech,5 -Chimamanda’s Half of a Yellow Sun Voted Best Book to Have Won Women’s Prize for Fiction,Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Half of a Yellow Sun has been voted the best book to have won the Women's,entertainment,3 -WhatsApp Takes on Snapchat with Disappearing Photos and Videos Option,"Users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp can now send disappearing photos and videos on its platform starting this week, as it",tech,5 -"Despite Widespread Outcry, Nigeria to Borrow More for Railways Expansion","Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday unfolded plans by the federal government to take more Chinese loans",business,1 -World Bank Projects $2bn Drop in Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances,The World Bank has predicted that inflow of Diaspora remittance to Nigeria will drop by $2 billion in 2020 to,business,1 -"Indigenous Participation in Nigeria’s Gas Sector Now 50%, Says NUPRC Boss Komolafe","Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe, on Sunday said that with the surging",business,1 -US Election: Nigerian-American Agbaje Wins Legislative Ticket,A Nigerian-American Esther Agbaje has won an election in the US to represent District 59B in the Minnesota House of Representatives on the,politics,2 -AfDB Named to Board of World Business Angels Investment Forum,The World Business Angels Investment Forum Monday announced the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) as its newest board member. In this,business,1 -Edo Election 2020: The Countdown Begins,"September 18 Buhari Urges Caution as 2,210,534 Voters Decide Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Others’ Fate •483,769 fail to collect PVCs •IG orders",business,1 -Maradona Moved to Rehab to Recover from Alcohol Abuse,Argentina legend Diego Maradona who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has been taken to a recovery clinic to be,health,0 -Airlines Worldwide Rush to Change Flights Over US 5G Dispute,"Airlines across the world, including the long-haul carrier Emirates, rushed Wednesday to cancel or change flights heading into the U.S.",business,1 -Australia’s Perth Enters Lockdown as Brisbane Braces for Curbs,"Brisbane is set to become the fourth major Australian city in lockdown, as officials told residents to stay at home",sports,4 -Nigeria Gets $200m World Bank Loan for Malaria Intervention,The National Malaria Elimination Programme on Tuesday said the World Bank was providing $200 million loan to fund malaria intervention,health,0 -"Nine APC Presidential Aspirants Set to Step down for Senate President Lawan, Says Orji Kalu","The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Saturday disclosed that nine presidential aspirants of the ruling",politics,2 -Japan Looks to Accept More Foreigners in Key Policy Shift,"In a major shift for a country long closed to immigrants, Japan is looking to allow foreigners in certain blue-collar",business,1 -"Paolo Rossi, Italy’s 1982 World Cup Hero, Dies Aged 64","Former Italian footballer Paolo Rossi, who led the national team to victory in the 1982 World Cup, has died aged",sports,4 -US Supreme Court Conservatives Lean Against Biden Business Vaccine Policy,Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Friday questioned the legality of President Joe Biden's pandemic-related vaccine-or-testing mandate for large businesses,business,1 -"Nigeria: Lagos Governor Tests Positive for Covid-19, Kaduna Governor Self-Isolates","The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for Covid-19, Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said.",health,0 -"Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini Face 20-Month Suspended Jail Sentences in FIFA Fraud Trial",Prosecutors in the fraud trial of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and vice president Michel Platini asked Wednesday for both,sports,4 -"NLC, Falana Back Peter Obi as Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate","The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana have thrown their weight behind the emergence",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Opposition PDP Confirms That Its Presidential Ticket Is Thrown Open, Recommends Consensus","After some back and forth over a period of time, the National Executive Committee  (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party",politics,2 -Nigeria: Buhari Meets Governing Party Stalwart  Tinubu in Abuja,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari held late-night meetings with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and former Interim National",politics,2 -AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Arrive Morocco for São Tomé Clash,Nigeria’s delegation to Monday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against ‘The Falcons and True Parrots’ of São Tomé,sports,4 -Inter Milan Crowned Serie A Champions as Conte Ends Juventus’ Nine-year Title Run,"Inter Milan have won the Serie A title, with Antonio Conte ending Juventus’ nine-year run as champion s of Italy.",sports,4 -Internet Cut in Chad as Protesters Burn French Flags,"Protesters in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital have burnt tyres and French flags, with smoke filling the sky in the country's capital. Their rallying",tech,5 -"Nigeria’s Presidency Replies Critics, Washes Hands off Media Bills",The presidency has washed its hands off the current attempt by the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Press Council,politics,2 -"I Won’t Quit Politics, Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo Tells Supporters","After his failed bid to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2023, Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he",politics,2 -Nigeria Plans to Launch Digital Currency Before December,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to launch a digital currency before December. The Director, Information Technology,",business,1 -Prince William: Saving Earth Should Come Before Space Tourism,Prince William has suggested entrepreneurs should focus on saving Earth rather than engaging in space tourism. The Duke of Cambridge,health,0 -"US Government Shutdown Imminent, 14 Million May Lose Jobless Benefits",President Donald Trump spent Christmas Day golfing at his West Palm Beach club while millions of Americans faced the risk,politics,2 -Arsenal Give Ozil Permission to Travel to Turkey; Says Goodbye to Team-mates,Arsenal have given Mesut Ozil permission to travel to Turkey to undergo a medical and complete his move to Fenerbahce.,sports,4 -‘Song of the Summer’: Justin Bieber Thanks Wizkid For ‘Essence’ Remix Feature,American pop singer Justin Bieber has thanked Nigerian afrobeats exponent Wizkid for having him on the remix of his global,entertainment,3 -Covid-19: Chinese City Plans Nine Million Tests in Five Days,The Chinese city of Qingdao is testing its entire population of nine million people for Covid-19 over a period of,health,0 -Heartbreak for Man City as Real Madrid’s Late Comeback Sets Up Champions League Final with Liverpool,Manchester City have been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid after conceding two goals in the dying,sports,4 -Brazil to Open Copa America Against Venezuela in Brasilia; Rio to Host Final,Hosts Brazil will open the Copa America with a game against Venezuela in the capital Brasilia while the final will,sports,4 -Johnson Talks to Biden in First Call With European Leader Since Inauguration,Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken to Joe Biden for the first time since the new US president was inaugurated.,politics,2 -Tesla Shares Jump to Record High Ahead of S&P 500 Debut,Shares of Tesla Inc rose to a record high on Friday in a frantic day of trading as investors geared,business,1 -‘Thread with Caution’: APC Chair Adamu Threatens Renegade Placeholder Machina Over Yobe Senate Seat,"National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Thursday, resorted to subtle threats against Mr. Bashir",politics,2 -"Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Doubts Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Figures, Says Numbers Crazy","Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Tuesday expressed doubts over Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption figures, describing them",business,1 -Nigeria’s Flutterwave Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies,"Nigerian fintech firm, Flutterwave has been named a “Pioneer” on TIME’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in",business,1 -Messi Nets Double as Barcelona Beat Huesca in Record-setting Night,Barcelona moved back to within four points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in a record-setting night for Lionel Messi,sports,4 -Celebrations in Chile as Voters Back Rewriting Constitution,Tens of thousands of Chileans have taken to Santiago’s main square in celebration after people across the country overwhelmingly backed,politics,2 -Atiku: Judge Me with My Track Record as Vice President,With the publications of personal particulars of all candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly candidates concluded by the Independent,politics,2 -"PDP Says APC Complicit in Kuje Prison Attack, Probes Redeployment of Soldiers 24hrs Before Attack","Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned in strong terms, the spate of insecurity and the",politics,2 -"APC Stalwart Tinubu Vows Not to Quit Politics, Presidential Race","National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has vowed not to retire from politics until he",politics,2 -"China Blames US for ‘Stalemate’ in Relations, as Talks Begin","China came out swinging at high-level face-to-face talks with the United States on Monday, blaming the U.S. for a “stalemate”",politics,2 -"Wooing Rivers Governor Wike an Exercise in Futility, Saraki Tells APC Governors","Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said nothing will come out of Friday’s visit by APC Governors to their",politics,2 -Nigerians Face Bleak Holidays as Severe Gas Shortages Hit Power Sector,The already beleaguered power sector faces even more challenges this yuletide season with severe gas shortages hitting a number of,business,1 -Falana: Why Nigeria Government Must Not Back Herders against Southern Governors,"Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Interim Chair, Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Mr. Femi Falana has explained why",politics,2 -"Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML Lead Headies Nominations","The nominations for the Headies, Nigeria's premier music award show, have been released, with Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML and Burna Boy gaining",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Appeal Court Says Electoral Law That Compels Political Appointees to Resign Before Primaries Is Illegal,The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 saying it violates Section,politics,2 -Euro 2020: Italy Overcome Austria in Extra Time to Reach Quarterfinals,Federico Chiesa scored an extra-time goal as Italy beat Austria 2-1 in London to advance to the quarterfinals of the,sports,4 -Congressman Says Former Democratic Presidents Could Be Impeached If Senate Goes Ahead With Trump’s Trial,One of the most influential Republicans in the United States Senate has warned that “former Democratic Presidents” could be impeached,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Apapa Traffic Gridlock May Hurt AfCFTA’s Gains, Operators Warn",Some members of the organised private sector (OPS) have decried the lack of political will to address the perennial traffic,business,1 -Dwayne Johnson Shares First Teaser for Biographical Show ‘Young Rock’,"Actor Dwayne Johnson has shared the release date and first official teaser for ‘Young Rock’, an NBC sitcom that chronicles his journey to becoming",entertainment,3 -"Chelsea, United Play 0-0 Draw, Lampard Rues Penalty Decision",Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was adamant his team should have been awarded a penalty for a first-half foul on Cesar,sports,4 -"WHO Raises the Alarm, Says Covid Vaccines Running out in Poorer Nations",A large number of poorer countries receiving Covid-19 vaccines through a global sharing scheme do not have enough doses to,health,0 -"Proud Boys Leader Released, Must Leave DC Before Trump Rally","The leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group was ordered to leave Washington, DC, on Tuesday until a June court",politics,2 -"Atiku, Tambuwal, Lamido Reject Saraki, Mohammed as Northern PDP’s Consensus Presidential Candidates","Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal; former Governor of Jigawa State, Mr. Sule Lamido;",politics,2 -Death Toll from Mystery Epidemic in Enugu Rises to 40,"The epidemic ravaging Ette Uno and Umuopu communities of Enugu Ezike, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State",health,0 -"Ethereum Breaks Past $3,000 to Quadruple in Value in 2021","Cryptocurrency ether broke past $3,000 on Monday to set a new record high in a dazzling rally that has outshone",business,1 -Autochek Raises $3.4m Pre-Seed Funding for Expansion,"Nigerian automotive technology company Autochek which reports the history of used vehicles, has raised a US$3.4 million pre-seed funding round",tech,5 -US Blames China for Microsoft Exchange Email Hack,The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of,tech,5 -OPEC Increases 2022 Global Oil Demand Forecast By 1mbpd,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday expanded its global oil demand forecast for 2022 by almost one,business,1 -"Covid-19: Vaccinated People Need Not Quarantine, US Health Officials Say",People who have received the full course of Covid-19 vaccines can skip the standard 14-day quarantine after exposure to someone,health,0 -The Weeknd to Headline NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show,"Canadian popstar The Weeknd has been announced as the headline performer at next year’s Super Bowl. The Grammy award-winning singer,",entertainment,3 -"Tina Turner Bids Farewell to Fans, Details Health Struggles in New Documentary",A new Tina Turner documentary explores the singer’s legendary hits and tumultuous personal life. Turner will bid a final farewell,entertainment,3 -Biden Gets Access to President’s Daily Brief,"Joe Biden has had his first look as president-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of US",politics,2 -Roman Abramovich Hands Control of Chelsea to Club’s Charity Trust Following Russia Invasion of Ukraine,"Roman Abramovich has handed ""stewardship and care"" of Chelsea to the club's charitable foundation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There",sports,4 -"Bayern Outlast Stubborn Sevilla, Win UEFA Super Cup",Javi Martinez scored the winner in extra time to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the UEFA,sports,4 -"NDLEA Impounds Drugs from Nigeria to Brazil, UK and from India, Ghana into Nigeria",Illicit drugs imported from India and Ghana have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),health,0 -World Bank Revises Sub-Saharan Africa’s Growth Forecast to 3.4%,The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from -5.1 per cent to 3.4 per cent,business,1 -Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham: Kane and Vinicius Goals Ease Pressure on Mourinho,Goals from Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane saw Tottenham earn a hard-fought victory at Aston Villa to ease the pressure,sports,4 -"Tigray and Oromo Forces, Other Groups Form Alliance Against Ethiopia PM Abiy",Ethiopia’s Tigray forces are joining with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to,politics,2 -‘War Has Changed’: US Calls for New Response to Delta Variant,"The war against COVID-19 has changed because of the highly contagious Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said,",health,0 -Emefiele Rallies Stakeholders’ Support to Accelerate Nigeria’s Non-Oil FX,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on the Nigerian Ports Authority",business,1 -EFCC Moves Against Money Laundering in Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector,"The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Monday said the Commission was determined",business,1 -NNPC: $40bn Investments Needed for Nigeria’s Gas Plan,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that the Nigerian oil and gas industry will require at least $40,business,1 -Netflix Loses Subscribers for First Time in More Than 10 Years,The number of Netflix subscribers has fallen for the first time in more than a decade. The streaming company lost,tech,5 -Lampard Says there are Lessons to be Learned after Chelsea’s 3-3 Draw with West Brom,Frank Lampard ordered Chelsea to cut out the mistakes as his side scored a 93rd-minute equaliser to complete an astonishing,sports,4 -Nigeria: Senate Presses Buhari to Designate Bandits Terrorists as 43 Killed in Niger State,"Worried by the criminal activities of bandits in many parts of the country, Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu",politics,2 -VP Osinbajo Laments Unprecedented Leakages in Nigeria’s Tax System,"Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday said Nigeria is confronted with unprecedented leakages in tax administration. He said the",business,1 -"Nigeria: APC, PDP Senators Rally to Pass e-Transmission of Election Results","The controversial clause on the electronic transmission of election results as contained in the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021,",politics,2 -Tory MPs Demand Answers from Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Party,Conservative and opposition MPs are demanding answers from Boris Johnson over claims he attended a drinks event in the No,politics,2 -Rowdy Session in Nigeria’s Parliament Over 3% For Oil Communities in Harmonised PIB,Nigeria's parliament was thrown into a boisterous session following the passage of the conference report of the Petroleum Industry Bill,politics,2 -"Nigeria Imports Refined Petroleum Products Worth $28bn Yearly, Says Energy Consultant",The cost of importing petroleum products of all kinds into Nigeria has soared to over $28 billion on an annual,business,1 -NFF Boss Pinnick Praises Super Eagles on Taking Control of World Cup Qualification Group,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has poured encomiums on the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit in coming back",sports,4 -Rohr Targets Six Points against Leone Stars as Super Eagles Undergo Covid Test,"Ahead of the AFCON 2022 qualifier against Sierra Leone on Friday in Benin City, all Super Eagles’ players and officials",sports,4 -"Nigeria: NUPRC Begins Probe of 22,000bpd Oil Vessel Explosion in Niger Delta",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said it has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion of,business,1 -Nigeria Names 132 Travellers Who Violated Covid Protocols,The Nigerian government has released a second batch of names of travellers who reportedly violated the protocol for international passengers.,health,0 -"Lewis Hamilton Wins Seventh F1 Title, Becomes Most Successful Driver Ever",Lewis Hamilton clinched a seventh World Championship and became the most successful racing driver ever with a masterful victory in,sports,4 -US House to Deliver Trump Impeachment Charge to Senate Monday,The US House of Representatives will formally deliver to the Senate on Monday the impeachment charge accusing Trump of inciting,politics,2 -Mass Covid Vaccination Centres to Open in England,Thousands more people will receive a Covid-19 vaccine this week as seven mass centres open across England. NHS England said,health,0 -"After 11 Major Titles, Sergio Ramos Announces Real Madrid Departure","Real Madrid have confirmed that club legend Sergio Ramos is leaving the club. Madrid announced it on their official website,",sports,4 -"Nigeria: APC Governors Bow to Buhari, Agree on Adamu as Consensus Candidate for Party Chairman",The coast appears clear for the March 26 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as President Muhammadu,politics,2 -Facebook to Be Called Meta in Nod to Its ‘Metaverse’ Vision,"Facebook Inc (FB.O) is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on its ambitions",tech,5 -Alphabet’s Profit More Than Doubles Last Quarter as Google’s Advertising Business Rebounds,"Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said on Tuesday that revenue in its most recent quarter increased sharply from the same period",tech,5 -Chelsea’s Top-four Hopes Hindered By Goalless Draw at Leeds,Chelsea’s top-four hopes took a knock on Saturday as Leeds were more than a match in an entertaining 0-0 draw,sports,4 -Nigeria: Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Moghalu to Run for President Again,"A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu has declared his intention to run for president",politics,2 -Russian Skater Kamila Valieva Cleared to Compete at Olympics,Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter,sports,4 -Mars Rover Sends Home Movie of Daredevil Landing on Red Planet,"NASA scientists on Monday unveiled first-of-a-kind home movies of last week’s’ daredevil Mars rover landing, vividly showing its supersonic parachute",tech,5 -South Africa’s Aspen agrees with J&J to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccine,South African pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it had entered into a preliminary agreement with Johnson & Johnson,business,1 -GTBank Gets Nigeria’s Central Bank ‘Approval in Principle’ to Become Holding Company,"Nigeria’s tier 1 lender, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), says it has obtained an approval-in-principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria",business,1 -FG Shelves $950m Eurobond Sale Over Unfavourable Pricing,"Nigeria's federal government has suspended plans to raise about $950 million in overseas bonds, as a result of unfavourable market",business,1 -"Everton, Man City Clash Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak in City Squad",Monday night’s Premier League fixture between Everton and Manchester City has been called off four hours before kick-off due to,sports,4 -"UEFA Investigating Official Accused of Racism in PSG, Basaksehir Clash",UEFA has started a disciplinary investigation after a match official was accused of using a racist term in the Champions,sports,4 -Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria’s Unity Negotiable,"A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria’s unity is negotiable and finds it amusing when people declare",politics,2 -USAID Provides $20m To Combat Covid In Somalia,The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contributed an additional $20 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund,health,0 -Nigerian Airlines Blame Exchange Rate for Fare Hike,"Nigerian airlines have attributed the about 70% rise in domestic airfares to the weakening exchange rate, the paucity of operating",business,1 -Potential Breakthrough in Fight Against Malaria as Oxford Vaccine Shows 77% Efficacy in Early Trials,Scientists in the UK have developed the world’s most effective malaria vaccine with 77 percent efficacy against the disease. Researchers,health,0 -Nigeria Coach Gernot Rohr Names Clubless Captain Ahmed Musa in Super Eagles Squad,Nigeria's coach Gernot Rohr has selected clubless captain Ahmed Musa for his 24-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of,sports,4 -"Nigeria: How AGF Malami, Acting Chairman Buni Defied Osinbajo’s Directive to Stop APC Congresses","Worried by the narrow escape of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in retaining Ondo State and the broader",politics,2 -Covid: Medical Academy Advises Nigeria to Shut Airports after Finding Indian Variant,"The Academy of Medicine Specialties, together with its Rapid-Response initiative group, has advised Nigeria’s federal government to shut the country’s",health,0 -"Saka, Four Right-backs Included in England’s Euro Squad","Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker have all been included in Gareth Southgate's 26-man England squad for",sports,4 -AfDB’s Adesina Says Current Role Won’t Allow Him Run for Nigeria President,"Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is not running for the office of the president of Nigeria.",politics,2 -World’s Second-Biggest Miner Rio Tinto Buys Lithium Project For $825m,World’s second-biggest miner Rio Tinto Group has agreed to buy a lithium mine in Argentina for $825 million as the,business,1 -BioNTech Confident Vaccine Will Work Against New Coronavirus Variant,"German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are",health,0 -"Nigeria: We Will Not Allow Riff-Raffs Take Over Power, Ex-Niger Governor Aliyu Assures VP Osinbajo","A former governor of Niger State in Nigeria's North-Central region, Mr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, on Tuesday described the Vice-President, Prof.",politics,2 -China Denounces Taiwan President Tsai’s National Day Speech,"China has denounced Taiwan’s national day speech, during which President Tsai Ing-wen said her government will not bow down to",politics,2 -Nigerian Film ‘Eyimofe’ to Screen at Italy’s Torino Film Festival,"Nigerian feature film, ‘Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)’ will screen at the 2020 Torino Film Festival in Italy. The film,",entertainment,3 -Manchester Derby: Guardiola Believes Solskjaer Has Mental Steel to Bounce Back from United’s Shock Champions League Exit,"Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind under-fire Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer –",sports,4 -Twenty-eight Low-Income Countries Receive IMF Debt Relief Extension,Twenty-eight member low-income countries have received a six-month extension of debt service relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Countries in this category are,business,1 -"Super Bowl: Dre and Snoop Open Halftime Show, Eminem Takes a Knee, 50 Cent Hangs Upside Down","50 Cent made a surprise upside-down entrance at the Super Bowl halftime show, and Eminem dramatically took a knee. The",entertainment,3 -Gattuso Quits as Fiorentina Boss After 23 Days in Charge,Gennaro Gattuso has quit his role as manager of Fiorentina after just 23 days at the helm. The 43-year-old World,sports,4 -"NNPC Secures $5bn Funding from Afreximbank for Upstream Business, Others",The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has secured a $5 billion corporate finance commitment from the African Export-Import Bank,business,1 -Pogba Winner Eliminates AC Milan from Europa League,Paul Pogba returned from injury to send Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says,sports,4 -"Naomi Campbell Mourns as Kenzo Takada, Founder of Fashion House Kenzo, Dies of Covid-19","Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, famous for creating the international luxury fashion house Kenzo, died on Sunday after contracting Covid-19. His family",business,1 -Everton Come from Behind to Hold Liverpool in Merseyside Derby,Everton came from behind twice to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League in a Merseyside derby thriller as,sports,4 -Serie A: Osimhen Grabs Winner as Napoli Move to Third Place,Victor Osimhen's 23rd minute goal against Bologna clinched 1-0 victory for Napoli on Sunday to lift Napoli to third spot,sports,4 -"MultiChoice CEO Appears Before Nigeria Parliament, Says Pay-As-You-Go Not Feasible","The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, has said that Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) billing model is not",business,1 -Amazon to Begin Drone Deliveries in California This Year,"Amazon says it will begin delivering parcels to shoppers by drone for the first time later this year, pending final",business,1 -Report: Nigeria’s PMI Hits 18-month High in July,"According to a report by Stanbic IBTC Bank, Nigeria’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increases 55.4 in July from 53.6 in",business,1 -CBN Guarantees N130bn to Farmers under Agricultural Credit Scheme,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday said a total of 1,232,326 loans valued at N130.90 billion had been",business,1 -Buhari Confident of Party’s Victory in Forthcoming Ondo Governorship Election,President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will win Saturday's governorship election in the south-western,politics,2 -Industrialist and Philanthropist Elumelu Urges African Leaders to Prioritise Job Creation,"The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu,",business,1 -International Alarm Grows Over New Covid Variant,"There is growing international alarm over a new variant of the coronavirus in the UK, with a host of countries",health,0 -China Hails Recovery as Economy Grows 2.3% in 2020,"China's economy grew 2.3% in 2020 as its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic accelerated while the United States, Europe and",business,1 -"Cuba Economy Suffering under Tightened US Embargo, Foreign Minister Says","Cuba's Foreign Minister said on Thursday that the US government has taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and ""tightened the",business,1 -British Grand Prix: F1 Breaks New Ground But Jury Still out on Sprint Qualifying,"At the circuit where the Formula 1 World Championship started in 1950, the sport made a decisive break with tradition",sports,4 -Okonjo-Iweala’s Confirmation as WTO DG Hits New Snag with Geneva Lockdown,The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) efforts to elect a new leader next week could be delayed for at least another,politics,2 -HBO to Release ‘Special Episodes’ of Hit Show Euphoria,Two brand new episodes of hit US show ‘Euphoria’ will be released ahead of its second season. Lead actress Zendaya,entertainment,3 -US Senators Promise Vaccines for Taiwan Amid China Row,"The US will give Taiwan 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, part of President Joe Biden’s move to share tens of",politics,2 -"Twitter, Other ICT Players Contributed 14.91% to Nigeria’s GDP, Civil Society Group Reminds FG","A leading civil society organization, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has reminded the federal government that Twitter and other social",business,1 -"Rivers Governor Wike Accuses Boundary Commission of Corruption, Tells Buhari to Monitor Agency","Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in Nigeria's South-South has slammed the National Boundary Commission as corrupt, advising President Muhammadu",politics,2 -Dr. Dre Ordered To Turn Over Finances In Divorce Battle,Rap legend and entrepreneur Dr. Dre suffered a huge setback in court with a judge siding with his estranged wife Nicole Young and ordering,entertainment,3 -Toshiba Targets $3bn Revenue in Quantum Cryptography by 2030,Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it aims to generate $3 billion in revenue from its advanced cryptographic technology for data,business,1 -"Late Aritste Sound Sultan Was Deeply Passionate About Nigeria, President Buhari Says","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan as one who was deeply",entertainment,3 -Ex-Morocco International Mohamed Abarhoun Dies of Stomach Cancer,"Former Morocco international Mohamed Abarhoun, who was diagnosed in February while playing in Turkey for Caykur Rizespor has died from stomach cancer aged",sports,4 -J&J to Resume Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine in Europe with Safety Warning,Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday it will resume rolling out its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe after the region’s,health,0 -#EndSARS: Napoli’s Osimhen Celebrates First Serie A Goal with ‘End Police Brutality’ Shirt,Nigerian striker  Victor Osimhen has joined thousands of compatriots in calling for an end to police brutality in the country,sports,4 -Tesla Could Widen Release of ‘Self-driving’ Software in Two Weeks,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a,tech,5 -Former Nigeria Coach Siasia’s FIFA Ban Appeal Moved to 2021,The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has once again shifted the hearing in the appeal filed by former Super,sports,4 -Man City Restore Title Gap on Rivals With Comfortable Win Over Burnley,Manchester City have restored a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League as they beat Burnley 2-0 for,sports,4 -WHO : Natural Immunity to Slash Africa’s Covid Deaths Ny 94% in 2022,Deaths on the African continent from Covid-19 are expected to fall by nearly 94 per cent in 2022 compared to,health,0 -New Ebola Case Confirmed in Eastern DR Congo,One Ebola case has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just five months after the latest,health,0 -"Nigeria: CBN Promises Seamless FX Sales to End Users, Allays Dom Account Fears",The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured it will monitor commercial banks to ensure they meet the legitimate FX demands,business,1 -"Venezuela Introduces New Currency, Drops Six Zeros","Venezuela is set to debut a new currency that will feature six fewer zeros, a response to years of some",business,1 -"Messi Scores, Fati Nets Brace as Barcelona Pummel Villareal in Liga Opener",Lionel Messi scored a penalty as Ronald Koeman's era as Barcelona boss began with a comfortable La Liga win over,sports,4 -"Nigeria: No Cracks in MMA2 Parking Lot Pillars, Says BASL","The Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Domestic Airport Terminal Two, Lagos (MMA2) has assured travellers, stakeholders",business,1 -NNPC Records $1.2bn Shortfall in Priority Projects Funding,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recorded a total shortfall of $1.2 billion in the financing of its priority projects,business,1 -MTN To Make Up For Network Disruption By Extending Users’ Time-Bound Subscriptions,"As a way of paying back the network disruption experienced by users on Saturday, MTN Nigeria says it will extend",business,1 -Elon Musk Says Twitter Legal Team Told Him He Violated an NDA,Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that Twitter Inc's legal team accused him of violating a nondisclosure agreement by revealing that,business,1 -"Lula Has Convictions Quashed, Leaving Him Free to Challenge Bolsonaro for Brazil President in 2022","A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday annulled the criminal convictions against former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,",politics,2 -"Utomi, Na’abba, Agbakoba, Falana, Others Launch Dialogue to Rescue Nigeria From ‘Brink of Civil Anarchy’","Prominent Nigerians across different fields on Tuesday launched a Constitution Drafting Committee and Coordinating Committee of the People's Constitutional Dialogue,",politics,2 -"In Victory for Trump, Republicans Block Probe of US Capitol Riot",Republicans in the US Senate on Friday derailed a bipartisan inquiry into the deadly assault on the Capitol by former,politics,2 -Liverpool’s Mane Tests Positive for Coronavirus,"Liverpool's Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently self-isolating. Mane, who started and scored in Monday's 3-1",sports,4 -"Djokovic’s Three-Year Visa Ban Could End Early ‘Under Right Circumstances,’ Australia PM Morrison Says","Tennis star Novak Djokovic could return to Australia sooner than anticipated following his deportation, the country's prime minister says. The",sports,4 -Covid Case Counts May Be Losing Importance Amid Omicron: AP,"The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be",health,0 -Deutsche Lufthansa AG Decides on €2.1bn Capital Increase,"The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG today, with the approval of the Company's Supervisory Board, resolved to utilize the",business,1 -Kenya Stops Giving First Doses of AstraZeneca Jabs,Kenya’s health ministry has advised hospitals to stop giving first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe,health,0 -Canada Vows to Make Facebook Pay for News,"Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech",tech,5 -"Lagos Suspends NURTW From Parks, Takes Over Transport Union’s Operations","As the crisis rocking Nigeria's National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state continues to rage, the Lagos",politics,2 -FDA Approves Much-debated Alzheimer’s Drug Panned by Experts,"Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from",health,0 -"No Sense for Oil to be Cheaper in Nigeria than Saudi Arabia Says Buhari, Hints at Further Price Increase","Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has stoutly defended the recent rise in fuel price in the country, while hinting at further",politics,2 -"IMF Raises Nigeria’s Growth Forecast for 2022, Retains Growth Projections for 2021",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2022  by 0.3 per,business,1 -Nigeria Considers Emergency Rule in South-East Anambra State Ahead of November Poll,"Nigeria's federal government on Wednesday, hinted at the possibility of declaring a state of emergency in Anambra State to protect",politics,2 -"Nigeria: FIRS Lauds 20 Top Performing Tax Companies, NLPG, NNPC, Mobil Producing, Others","The Executive Chairman, Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami, has commended 20 top-performing taxpayers whose compliances to",business,1 -"Only PDP Can Rescue Nigeria, Edo Governor Obaseki Says","Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, led leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the",politics,2 -"Ethereum Breaks Past $3,000 to Quadruple in Value in 2021","Cryptocurrency ether broke past $3,000 on Monday to set a new record high in a dazzling rally that has outshone",tech,5 -Emirates Resumes Daily Lagos Flights as Dubai Opens for Business,Emirates has announced an increase to its four times a week service to Lagos to a daily flight from November,business,1 -"‘Stay Out of Politics,’ Republican Leader McConnell Tells US CEOs, Warns of ‘Consequences’","US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the",politics,2 -Rise in Exports Offers Germany Hope of Avoiding Fourth-quarter Slump,"German exports rose by more than expected in September, and foreign trade gave Europe’s largest economy a boost going into",business,1 -Gyan Returns to Ghana Club Football,"Former national captain Asamoah Gyan, 34, has returned to play his club football in Ghana in a move hoped to",sports,4 -"Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Lists Musa, Lookman, Dennis in Super Eagles’ Squad to Battle Ghana","Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wifred Ndidi and forwards Moses",sports,4 -"Free at Last, Britney Spears Calls End of Conservatorship ‘Best Day Ever’",Pop star Britney Spears on Friday regained control of her personal life and her money when a judge ended a,entertainment,3 -Coming Home or Going to Rome?: History-seeking England Host Canny Italy in Euro Final,England are aiming to win a first major tournament for 55 years when they face Italy on home soil in,sports,4 -Poland Grants Visa to Belarus Olympian Who Fears for Safety,Poland granted a visa Monday to a Belarusian Olympic sprinter who said she feared for her safety and that her,sports,4 -West Brom Earn Deserved Draw at Anfield,Liverpool were deservedly pegged back by a well-drilled West Brom on Sunday in the Premier League. There were no surprises,sports,4 -"Canada: Thousands in Ottawa Protest Covid Mandates, Masks, Lockdowns","Thousands of protesters gathered in Canada’s capital on Saturday to protest vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns. Some parked on the",health,0 -"Over 13m Nigerians Hold Cryptocurrencies, Says UN Report","Latest data from the UN agency's policy brief indicated that the country was trailing Kenya and South Africa, with about",business,1 -Nigeria Expects 70m Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccines through AU,The federal government is expecting about 70 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J & J) Covid-19 vaccine this,health,0 -Nicki Minaj’s Father Killed in Hit and Run Accident,The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York. Robert,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Citing Emergence of Previous Chairmen, Buhari Okays Consensus for APC Convention","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, met with governors elected on the platform of his party, the All Progressives Congress",politics,2 -Boeing Set to Recertify 737 MAX,"It appears that the recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX, which had been grounded since March 2019, is coming ever",business,1 -"Buhari’s Failure to Implement 2014 Confab Report a Terrible Mistake, Jerry Gana Says","A former Minister of Information and Culture, Professor Jerry Gana, has described the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to",politics,2 -"China Bans Financial, Payment Institutions from Cryptocurrency Business","China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative",tech,5 -Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United: Eagles Hold Out For a Point in Forgettable Draw,Crystal Palace and Manchester United saw out a forgettable goalless draw at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Chances were few,sports,4 -"I’ve Decided to Run for President, I Swore Oath to Nigeria and Owe No One Else Any Allegiance, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria's vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, took his nationwide consultation tour, in promotion of his presidential ambition, to",politics,2 -Roman Abramovich: Chelsea Trustees Have Not Yet Agreed to Run Club,Chelsea Foundation trustees have not yet agreed to take over “custody and care” of the club as requested by owner,sports,4 -China Approves Homegrown Covid-19 Vaccine for General Use,"China has approved its first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine in the global",health,0 -"Nigeria: Southern Lawmakers Adopt Governors’ Resolutions on Rotational Presidency, PIB, Electoral Act",Members of Parliament from Nigeria's southern region have backed governors in their states by adopting resolutions reached by the Southern,politics,2 -"Nigeria: APC Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Congratulates PDP Candidate Atiku, Says former VP will Be His Opponent","The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and frontline presidential aspirant, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Atiku",politics,2 -China Grants Tesla Green Light to Start Selling Shanghai-made Model Y SUV,Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of,business,1 -"Hollyfrontier to Acquire 97-year-old 115,000bpd Refinery for $2.6bn","As the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) targets to acquire a 20 per cent stake, translating to 130,000 barrels per",business,1 -"Buhari Pledges to Increase Investments in Aviation Safety, Security",President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that Nigeria would deploy more investments aimed at the provision of infrastructure and facilities for,business,1 -"S&P Report: Pipeline Closures, Maintenance Drag Nigeria’s Oil Output to New Low",Nigeria’s crude oil output has plunged to new low in recent weeks hit by pipeline closures and maintenance at major,business,1 -"Business Booms for Tech Giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google","Business is booming for America's tech giants. Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google reported sales and profits figures on Thursday covering",business,1 -Nigeria’s Forex Inflow Hits $55.5bn in Seven Months,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded a foreign exchange inflow of $55.5billion within a seven-month,business,1 -"South Africa Parliament: Second Fire Contained, Suspect Due in Court","A new blaze at the complex housing South Africa’s Parliament in Cape Town has been contained, according to officials, as",politics,2 -Kenya’s Food Imports Bill Increases To $950m in Six Months,"Kenya’s food import bill has increased to Sh103.34 billion ($940.20million), in six months, between January and June 2021. According to",business,1 -Nigeria: APC Chairmanship Battle Hots Up,"As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its national convention later in the year, following the nod received from",politics,2 -Djokovic Wins First Match After Disqualification from US Open,Novak Djokovic returned to action after his US Open disqualification with a convincing second-round win over Salvatore Caruso at the,sports,4 -"Nigeria Says 400,000 Barrels of Oil Lost Daily to Theft","About 400,000 barrels of crude oil is lost daily to theft, according to data from the federal government. The Minister",business,1 -"‘There Has to Be an End to SARS,’ Beyonce Says",Pop star Beyonce has spoken out in support of Nigeria’s #EndSars movement after peaceful protesters were shot at by security,entertainment,3 -"Mary Wilson. Longest-reigning Original Supreme, Dies at 76","Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76-years-old. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Las Vegas",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor Umahi Over Defection from PDP to APC,"Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday sacked the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi",politics,2 -‘It’s a Decoy for Diplomatic Immunity’: Opposition PDP Slams Buhari’s Ex-service Chiefs Ambassadorial Nomination,"Nigeria's main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Buhari's nomination of the immediate past service chiefs",politics,2 -Oil Prices Climb Past $63 as Deep Freeze Shuts US Oil Wells,"Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a cold front shut wells and refineries in Texas, the biggest crude producing state",business,1 -"Oil Prices Slide as US, China Mull Release of Emergency Reserves",Oil prices slide to six-week lows on Thursday as China said it was moving to tap its reserves and the,business,1 -"Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to Perform at Biden Inauguration","US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will feature performances by Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, organizers announced Thursday, making the traditional",entertainment,3 -"CBN’s Covid Interventions Account for 3.5% of Nigeria’s GDP, Emefiele Says","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed that the apex bank’s interventions to",business,1 -"Sub-Saharan Africa Set for First Recession in 25 Years, Says World Bank","The World Bank says it expects economic activity in Sub-Saharan African countries  to decline by 3.3% in 2020, the region’s",business,1 -Nigeria: NUPRC Boss Komolafe Promotes 195 Upstream Regulatory Staff,"As a first step to stave off any industrial action and boast the dwindling revenue from the oil sector, the",business,1 -"Tuchel Looks to End Guardiola’s Quadruple Hopes as Chelsea, Man City Clash in FA Cup Semis",Chelsea and Manchester City go head-to-head in a mouthwatering FA Cup semi-final clash on Saturday evening in an intriguing battle,sports,4 -Vaccine 90% Effective in Major  COVID-19 Breakthrough,"A Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer has been found to be more than 90% effective in preventing the virus,",health,0 -Foreign Leaders in Chad to Bid Deby Goodbye at Friday’s State Funeral,Foreign leaders began to arrive in Chad on Thursday for the funeral of slain president Idriss Deby as France backed,politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Oil Production Rises by 202,000bpd","Although it undershot the 1.701 million bpd Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) output cut in January 2022, Nigeria was",business,1 -"Disbelief, Support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s Elimination","“Masaka"" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of",sports,4 -"Nigeria: PDP Will Adopt Consensus Presidential Candidate in 2023, Says Benue Governor Ortom","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would adopt consensus option for the emergence",politics,2 -"Ahead of Resumed Oil Production, Libya’s Parties Discuss How to Share Spoils","Lillian Jijingi As Libya prepares to resume oil production, concerns have been raised over who supervises its export and how",business,1 -Europe Torn Over Whether to Take Putin’s Help on Vaccines,Europe's lackluster vaccination program has presented one of the continent's greatest foes with a golden opportunity to score a serious,politics,2 -"Eminem Apologises to Rihanna Over Chris Brown Lyric, Fires Back at Snoop Dogg in New Song","Eminem has apologised to Rihanna on his newly released album for ""siding"" with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted her",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Again, NNPC Fails to Contribute to Federation Account in March","The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) once more failed to remit any money to the federation account, a joint pool",business,1 -"APC Presidential Ticket: Fayemi, Amosun, Akpabio Step Down for Bola Tinubu","Governors' Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ogun State Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and former Governor of",politics,2 -Nissan Bets Big on UK with EV Battery Plant and New Crossover,"Nissan Motor Co bet on Britain to supercharge its European electric future on Thursday, pledging $1.4 billion with its Chinese",business,1 -Death Knell Sounds For Oil-dependent Countries as UK Plans to Ban Petrol Cars By 2030,"Britain will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment,",tech,5 -"We Have Not Sacked Gernot Rohr, NFC Says","Nigeria’s football –governing body, the NFF says there is no truth to reports that it has sacked Super Eagles’ Head",sports,4 -Nigeria: NNPC Boss Kyari Calls for Transparency in IOCs’ Operations,"The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, Tuesday called on International Oil Companies",business,1 -Flour Mills of Nigeria Completes Acquisition of 71% Stake in Honeywell Flour Mills,Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 71.69 per cent stake,business,1 -"Stocks Ride Higher on Democrat Senate Win, Dollar Flounders",US Treasuries suffered their steepest selloff in months and the S&P 500 index made a record high after Democrat victories,business,1 -"1,081,548 Nigerians Receive Astrazeneca Vaccine Jabs","As the vaccination of Nigerians against Covid-19 enters its sixth week, the federal government says 1,081,548 people have received their",health,0 -Britain to Allow Mixing of Covid-19 Vaccines on Rare Occasions,"Britain will allow people to be given shots of different Covid-19 vaccines on rare occasions, despite a lack of evidence",health,0 -"As Fuel Queues Return, Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Cautions Against Panic Buying",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have cautioned motorists against panic,business,1 -Luxury Jet Makers Battle Over Lucrative Spy Plane Niche,"Last month, a ghostly grey business jet took off from central Sweden and headed across the Baltic on a routine",tech,5 -"PDP Bigwigs Visit Ex-Leader Babangida in Minna, Agree to Suspend Zoning Debate","The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, on Tuesday, led some prominent members of the main opposition party",politics,2 -Zambia President Lungu Orders Military Deployment Ahead of August 12 Elections,Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has ordered the deployment of the military to suppress electoral violence ahead of the 12 August,politics,2 -"Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners EU on Africa’s Digital Infrastructure, EU to Invest €820m in Nigeria in 3 Years",The European Union (EU) has announced that it would invest €150 billion in Africa over a seven-year period in furtherance,business,1 -"Face to Face: Biden, Putin Ready for Long-anticipated Summit",President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss city of,politics,2 -Mixing Covid Vaccines Increases Reports of Mild Side-effects,"Adults are more likely to report mild and moderate side-effects after mixing doses of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid vaccines,",health,0 -Baldwin Was Told Gun Was ‘Cold’ Before Movie Set Shooting,"As a film crew and actors in Western garb prepared to rehearse a scene inside a wooden, chapel-like building on",entertainment,3 -Nigeria’s ‘The Milkmaid’ Misses Oscars Shortlist,The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for nine categories including its International Feature Film,entertainment,3 -Oil Price Uptick Boosts Nigeria’s External Reserves’ Accretion by $404m,"Nigeria’s external reserves have maintained a positive momentum in the past two weeks, rising by $404 million to $34.820 billion",business,1 -Russia Registers First Case of Bird Flu in Humans,"Russia has detected its first case of transmission of bird flu virus from animals to humans, according to health authorities.",health,0 -"Late Gundogan, De Bruyne Strikes Send Man City Into FA Cup Semifinals",Manchester City needed late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne to secure a 2-0 win over Everton to,sports,4 -The Rise Fund to Invest $200m in Airtel Africa’s Mobile Money Business Valued at $2.65bn,"Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in fourteen countries across Africa, has announced the signing",business,1 -Oil Rises to Near One-Year Highs After US Stock Drawdown,"Oil prices rose almost 2% on and hovered near their highest levels in about a year, after government data showed",business,1 -Uber Sells Driverless Car Subsidiary to Start-up Aurora Technologies,"Uber is selling its driverless car subsidiary to start-up Aurora Technologies, abandoning a unit that Uber's founder once hailed as",business,1 -Central Bank Chief Emefiele Withdraws Suit on Participation in Nigeria’s Presidential Poll,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday withdrew his suit seeking the determination of his",politics,2 -AfCFTA Sec-Gen Fears Some African Countries May Reject Implementation of Agreement,There are fears that Africans will reject the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement if the accord benefits only industrialized,business,1 -Burna Boy’s ‘Destiny’ Included in Biden-Harris Inauguration Playlist,"Burna Boy’s ‘Destiny’, a song off the Afropop singer’s Grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant’, has been included in the official inauguration",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: Peter Obi’s Six Million Supporters Pledge to Raise N6bn for Presidential Bid,The Peter Obi Support Network on Monday announced that its six million members would raise N6 billion in favour of,politics,2 -Harry Kane to Stay at Tottenham as Daniel Levy Wins Man City Transfer Battle,Harry Kane has announced that he will stay at Tottenham this summer after a move to Manchester City failed to,sports,4 -Nigeria’s President Buhari Says No Interest in Seeking Illegal Third Term,President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has no intention of seeking for a third term as Nigeria's leader. Mr Buhari,politics,2 -"#EndSARS: ‘It’s Our Duty to Get Businesses Back on Track,’ Access Bank Says as It Announces $130m Interest-free Loans",One of Africa’s largest banks has announced a N50 billion (About $!30 million) support in form of interest-free loans and,business,1 -Glycemic Index and Why It’s an Important Factor in Meal Planning,The glycemic index was designed for diabetics in the early 1980’s as a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their,health,0 -"PDP Governors Say Nigeria Becoming Failed State, Call For Urgent Restructuring",Fourteen Governors elected under the platform of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have said that there is an alarming drift,politics,2 -"2023 Presidency: Blackmail Won’t Discourage CBN Governor Emefiele’s Well-Wishers, Support Group Says",The Emefiele Support Group (ESG) has raised the alarm over an alleged media plot to smear Dr. Godwin Emefiele and,politics,2 -Rio Lawmakers Rename Iconic Maracana Stadium after Pele,"Rio de Janeiro's state legislators on Monday renamed the world-famous Maracanã stadium after Brazilian football legend, Pelé. The officials voted",sports,4 -Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft One Step Closer to Launch,Boeing Starliner engineers and technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center recently installed the base heat shield to the Orbital Flight,tech,5 -IMF Urges Wealthy Nations to Direct $650bn SDR Share to Those Worst Hit By Covid,"As its $650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) disbursement came into effect monday, the  Managing Director of International Monetary Fund",business,1 -"Pelosi, 80, Narrowly Re-elected US Speaker, Faces Difficult Two Years","Eighty-year-old Nancy Pelosi was narrowly re-elected on Sunday as speaker of the US House of Representatives, giving her the reins",politics,2 -UAE Appeals to Nigeria for Restoration of Emirates’ Operations,"The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has written the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, begging",business,1 -"Cuba Economy Suffering under Tightened US Embargo, Foreign Minister Says","Cuba's Foreign Minister said on Thursday that the US government has taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and ""tightened the",politics,2 -"Nigeria: NNPC Names MRS, Oando, Duke Oil as Culprits in Importation of Dirty Fuel, MRS Blames NNPC",The Nigerian National Company Limited (NNPC) on Wednesday stated that its investigation has revealed the presence of Methanol in four,business,1 -Christian Eriksen Scores With First Touch on Denmark Return Against Netherlands,"Christian Eriksen sealed a fairytale return to international football with a goal, but it was not enough to prevent Denmark",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Authentic Electoral Bill Report Not Altered, House Speaker Gbajabiamila Says","Speaker of Nigeria's Parliament, Femi Gbajabiamila has dismissed reports that the leadership of the National Assembly altered the report on",politics,2 -Caverton Group Begins Maintenance of Benin Republic’s Presidential Fleet,"In a major boost for Nigerian companies, Caverton Group, a major provider of marine, aviation and logistics services, has begun",business,1 -NNPC GMD Kyari Says Rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Refineries Underway,"Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Tuesday told the House",business,1 -Arsenal Frontrunners to Sign Diego Costa after Atletico Madrid Confirm Termination of Contract,Arsenal has reportedly emerged as frontrunners in signing Diego Costa following his Atletico Madrid departure Atletico Madrid announced reaching a mutual,sports,4 -Maersk: World’s Largest Container Shipping Firm Reports 60% Revenue Increase In Q2 2021,"As the global economy bounced back from the Covid-19 pandemic and commodity demand recovered, Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping",business,1 -"China Opens Olympics, with Lockdown and Boycotts","Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Winter Olympics open Friday night, inviting the world back — sort of — for",sports,4 -West Ham Against Radical Plans to Reform Premier League,West Ham have announced that they are against radical plans by Liverpool and Manchester United to reform the English football,sports,4 -Zambia Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Elections,Zambia has dissolved its parliament exactly ninety days before the South African country's upcoming general election. The house held its last sitting on Wednesday and the,politics,2 -‘We Need Help’: Haiti’s Interim Leader Requests US Troops,Haiti’s interim government said it asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize,politics,2 -UK PM Johnson to Hike Taxes to Pay for Social Care,"Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address lawmakers on Tuesday on his plans to fix Britain's social care system, with many",business,1 -Nigeria Disburses $510m Export Grant to 270 Exporters,Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that a total of N195 billion (about $510 million) has been disbursed to,business,1 -"World Bank to Provide Scholarship to 152,000 Girls in Katsina State",The World Bank through its Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has concluded plans to give scholarships,business,1 -Tesla Could Widen Release of ‘Self-driving’ Software in Two Weeks,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a,business,1 -China to Sanction US Officials for ‘Nasty Behaviour’ Over Taiwan,"US officials who have engaged in “nasty behaviour” over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China’s Foreign Ministry said, after Washington",politics,2 -"Lawan, Umahi, Akpabio Lose Out as INEC Omits Their Names from List of Candidates for 2023 Elections","The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday published the particulars of the presidential candidates, vice presidential candidates, senatorial and",politics,2 -Military Seizes Power in Myanmar After Detaining Aung San Suu Kyi,Myanmar's military has taken control of the country after Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders were arrested in,politics,2 -New Schedule for Tokyo 2021 Olympics Torch Relay,"The Olympic torch relay will now start its journey March 25, 2021, from the J-Village national training centre in Fukushinma",sports,4 -Nigeria: APC Governors Hold Crucial Meeting on Sunday Over Future of Party,"Following the uncertainty over the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has tentatively been scheduled for February,",politics,2 -Barcelona Manager Koeman Criticises Interim President over ‘Sell Messi’ Comments,Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has criticised interim president Carlos Tusquets after he said the club should have sold Lionel Messi,sports,4 -"Nigeria to Save $1.8bn in Forex as Dangote, NNPC, Shell, Others Sign Gas Supply Deal","The Dangote Group, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Shell, Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Limited, Total Energies as",business,1 -Ronaldo Denied Last-gasp Winner By VAR in Chaotic Draw at Udinese,Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch,sports,4 -Standard Chartered Bank Collaborates With Access Bank on $500m Senior Eurobond,"Access Bank Plc has launched it's $500 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond. Standard Chartered Bank is collaborating with the bank, acting",business,1 -"Nigeria: Six Confirmed Cases of Monkeypox in Nasarawa, No Deaths",Nasarawa State in Nigeria's North-Central has recorded six confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in two local government areas of the,health,0 -"Countries with Huge Debts Vulnerable to Financial Crises, Recession, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that economies with large external debts could be vulnerable to financial crises and,business,1 -Mahrez Brace Against PSG Sends Man City into First Ever Champions League Final,Manchester City cruised into their first-ever Uefa Champions League final as a Riyad Mahrez brace downed Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on,sports,4 -Astrazeneca To Test Combining Covid-19 Vaccine With Russia’s Sputnik Shot,UK and Russian scientists are teaming up to trial a combination of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines to see,health,0 -"Exclusive Screening of ‘The Milkmaid’, Nigeria’s Official Selection to the 93rd Oscars, Set for January 10","An exclusive screening tagged ‘An Evening With the Milkmaid’ will hold in Lagos at Terra Kulture on Sunday, January 10,",entertainment,3 -Emirates Launches New NDC-Powered Connectivity for Trade Partners,"In order to ensure easy and direct access to Emirates’ rich content and other services, the Middle-eastern airline has launched",business,1 -Top Gun: Maverick Gives Tom Cruise First $100m Opening Weekend,The new Top Gun movie has given Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise his first $100 million (£79m) opening weekend at the,entertainment,3 -Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Bernard Madoff Dies at 82,"Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, has died. He was 82. His death",business,1 -Morata Scores Twice as Juve Brush off Ferencvaros in Champions League,Alvaro Morata scored twice on Wednesday as Serie A champions Juventus claimed an easy win over Hungarian minnows Ferencvaros in,sports,4 -Family of James Brown Settles 15-year Battle Over His Estate,"The family of entertainer James Brown has reached a settlement ending a 15-year battle over the late singer’s estate, an",entertainment,3 -"‘Accountability, Due Diligence Critical in Post Covid-19 Era’","By Oluchi Chibuzor For Nigeria to speedily recover from the shocks of Covid-19, upholding of transparency, due diligence in the",business,1 -Fintech Startup Kuda Raises $25m to Provide Digital-only Banking Services to Every African,"Nigerian fintech startup Kuda has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Valar Ventures, the firm co-founded",business,1 -"Ibrahimovic Tests Positive for Covid Again, May Miss Milan Derby",Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks likely to miss the Milan derby this month after his club AC Milan announced on Thursday that,sports,4 -Honda Joins Electric Car Race with $40bn Investment Over Next Decade,Honda is joining the flurry of global automakers spending tens of billions of dollars to go electric. The Japanese company,tech,5 -Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to Skip Games Over Covid-19 Fears,"North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to",sports,4 -Naomi Campbell Commends THISDAY ARISE Group for Promoting Nigerian Fashion,International model Naomi Campbell was among the many global personalities that wished Nigeria a happy independence at a special virtual,entertainment,3 -"Intels Says Buhari’s Administration Not Interfering in Its Business, Attributes Severance from Atiku to Economic Decision",Intels Nigeria Limited with its parent company Orlean Invest Holding has denied reports that its business has at some time,politics,2 -"Nigerian Payments Company Flutterwave Raises $170m, Now Valued at Over $1bn",The proliferation of fintech services across Africa remains in full swing as investors remain bullish about the opportunities that abound,business,1 -AfDB Approves $50.7m ‘Covid Loan’ for Tanzania,The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a loan of UA 36 million ($50.7 million),business,1 -"AFCON 2021: Nigeria to Play Egypt, Holders Algeria Face Ivory Coast","Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in a group alongside Africa's most successful side, Egypt in the group stage for",sports,4 -"Nigeria Not Dumping Ground for EU-Banned Chemicals, Says NAFDAC",Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that 40 per cent of the,health,0 -"Trump to Resume Campaign with White House Event Saturday, Will Hold Rally Tuesday",US President Donald Trump will make his first official public appearance since he tested positive for COVID-19 by giving remarks,politics,2 -"Anambra Election: Use Minimum Force, Civil Defence Commandant Tells 20,000 Deployed Personnel","The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi has read out the riot act",politics,2 -Akwa-Ibom at 33: Gov. Emmanuel Promises Completion of Ibom Deep Seaport,Abel Ejikeme Akwa-Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday assured that the Ibom Deep Seaport project would be completed before,politics,2 -Buhari to Present 2022 Budget on Thursday,"All things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, has been scheduled to present the 2022 budget proposal before the National Assembly",politics,2 -Anger Over Photos of Maradona in Open Coffin,Three workers hired to help with the funeral and burial of Diego Maradona have been condemned for taking photos next,sports,4 -"African Union Follows ECOWAS’ Lead, Suspends Mali Over Goita-led Military Coup","The African Union (AU), an organisation consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa has suspended Mali",politics,2 -"Again, NNPC Apologises to Nigerians, Reveals Five Vessels of Substandard Fuel Rejected","Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Wednesday apologised",business,1 -Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise.,"USA Gymnastics announced Sunday that the six-time Olympic medalist has opted not to compete on floor, where she won gold",sports,4 -Turkish President’s Son-in-law Resigns as Finance Minister,Turkey’s finance minister and son-in-law to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his resignation on social media late Sunday. Berat Albayrak,business,1 -"Apple, Hyundai Set to Agree Electric Car Tie-up",Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production,business,1 -Moody’s Affirms AfDB’s AAA Credit Rating,"Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed the African Development Bank’s AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook. “The credit profile of",business,1 -Nigeria: Purported Endorsement of Consensus Chairman Divides APC Governors,"The purported endorsement of a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, as the consensus National Chairman of the",politics,2 -"Nigeria Needs to Boost Food Reserves, Says Central Bank Governor Emefiele","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday warned against Nigeria repeating the mistakes",business,1 -Qatar 2022: Super Eagles to Play Ghana’s Black Stars for World Cup Place,The 71-year old rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana on the football field will hit a combustible point in March when,sports,4 -Nigeria: CBN Introduces Single Window Price Portal for Imports and Exports,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said effective February 1, 2022, all import and export operations would require",business,1 -"Queretaro v Atlas: At Least 26 Injured, Match Abandoned as Fans Fight at Mexican Match",At least 26 people were injured when violence broke out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico. The,sports,4 -"Davido Donates N250m to Orphanages, Sets up Five-man Committee for Disbursement","Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, better known as ‘Davido,’ on Saturday set up a five-man committee to supervise the disbursement of",entertainment,3 -"Despite Cryptocurrency Ban, Twitter CEO Dorsey Says Nigerians Will Lead Bitcoin Charge","Twitter CEO and billionaire co-founder Jack Dorsey, is extremely bullish on the future of bitcoin in Nigeria. He says Nigerians",tech,5 -Nigerian Forward Iheanacho Named Premier League Player of the Month for March,Nigeria and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named March’s Premier League player of the month. The 24-year-old scored,sports,4 -ANAP Foundation Raises the Alarm over 2nd Wave of Covid in Nigeria,"The Anap Foundation Covid-19 Think Tank, has called on the federal and state governments in Nigeria to ""come up with",health,0 -Nigeria: DMO Offers 10-Year N250bn Series-IV Sukuk For Road Projects,Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered a 10-year N250bn road Sukuk instrument at a rental rate of 12.8 percent,business,1 -Setback For Nigeria’s Petroleum Bill as House Steps Down Conference Committee Report,"Uncertainty continues to shroud the report of the National Assembly's conference committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), with the",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Economy No Longer Dependent on Oil, Says NNPC GMD Kyari","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari, on Monday said the Nigerian",business,1 -"Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina, Others to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit","President Muhammadu Buhari, former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu; former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance,",business,1 -"Chelsea, Southampton Draw in Six-goal Thriller",Frank Lampard said Chelsea need to cut out individual errors after they twice relinquished a lead to draw 3-3 with,sports,4 -"Chelsea, Sevilla Reach UEFA Champions League Last 16",Chelsea reached the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday after a late Olivier Giroud strike gave the,sports,4 -Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Merkel’s Bloc in German Vote,"Germany's center-left Social Democrats won the biggest share of the vote in a national election Sunday, narrowly beating outgoing Chancellor",politics,2 -Rakitic Scores as Sevilla Beat Barca in Copa Semi-final,Sevilla's Jules Kounde scored a fine goal and Ivan Rakitic struck against his old side as Barcelona lost their Copa,sports,4 -"Trump Sues to Halt Vote Counting in Pennsylvania, Michigan","The Trump campaign said it filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania and Michigan, laying the groundwork for contesting the outcome in",politics,2 -CBN Has Enough FX to Meet Market Demand: Report,Amid a spate of measures being put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce pressure on,business,1 -Credit Suisse Chairman Quits Over Covid Breaches in Latest Setback,"Credit Suisse Chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned after flouting COVID-19 quarantine rules, the bank said on Monday, raising questions over",business,1 -"Central Bank Chief Emefiele Asks French To Invest In Nigeria, the ‘Best Investment Destination In Africa’","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele has urged French investors to invest in Nigeria, describing the",business,1 -Merck Collaborates with Innovative Biotech to Establish First Vaccine Production Facility in Nigeria,"Merck, a leading science and technology company, on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with biotechnology company Innovative",health,0 -Nigeria: Security Beefed Up at National Assembly Over Legislative Aides’ Planned Protest,The management of Nigeria’s National Assembly on Monday beefed up security in and around the Three Arms Zone in Abuja,politics,2 -"Kante, Jorginho, De Bruyne Shortlisted For UEFA Player of the Year",Chelsea star players N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for,sports,4 -"Trump, House Lawmakers Plot Effort to Block Biden Win",US President Donald Trump hosted several House Republican lawmakers at the White House on Monday to discuss an ultimately futile,politics,2 -82-year-old Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term as Guinea Votes,"Voters in Guinea are casting their ballots in a controversial election which see President Alpha Condé, 82, seek a third",politics,2 -"‘Our Movement Has Only Just Begun’, Trump Says After Acquittal in Impeachment Trial","Former US president Donald Trump has welcomed his acquittal in a second impeachment trial, saying his political movement “to Make",politics,2 -"Messi Agrees Five-year Barcelona Contract, Takes Huge Pay Cut: ESPN",Lionel Messi and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the forward to sign a new five-year deal with the Catalan,sports,4 -Tunisia Retains African Basketball Crown After Defeating Ivory Coast,Tunisia defeated Ivory Coast 78-75 at Kigali Arena in the Rwandan capital on Sunday to retain the AfroBasket continental title,sports,4 -Zidane Tasks Real Madrid to Play Inter Like Champions League Final,Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted on Monday that his players cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to,sports,4 -"Super Eagles Bounce Back, Beat CAR 2-0 in Douala to Avenge Shock Home Loss","Nigeria's Super Eagles responded to their shocking home defeat last Thursday to beat Central African Republic 2-0 in Douala, and",sports,4 -Barca Legend Samuel Eto’o Involved in Car Accident in Cameroon,Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is in stable condition after he was involved in a car accident,sports,4 -President Buhari Inaugurates 326km Nigerian Rail Line Abandoned for Decades,"After more than three decades delay, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the 326 Kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for",politics,2 -Clubhouse Closes New Round of Funding That Would Value App at $4bn,"Audio-chat app Clubhouse closed a new Series C round of financing, the company said during its weekly town hall on",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Cross River Sate for Pledged House Gifts,The FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets’ of 2013 have again called on Governor Ben Ayade to redeem the Cross,sports,4 -"Wolves 2-1 Arsenal: Nine-man Gunners Implode at Molineux After David Luiz, Bernd Leno Red Cards",Arsenal were reduced to nine men at Molineux as Wolves battled back to win 2-1 following two red cards for,sports,4 -"Super Eagles, Black Stars World Cup Play-Off Now March 25 and 29",The Nigeria Football Federation was on Monday notified by the Confederation of African Football that the FIFA World Cup play-off,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s National Theatre Attracting FDIs, Ready November, Says Central Bank Chief Emefiele","Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Saturday said the Bankers’ Committee’s efforts to renovate",business,1 -Lagos Marriott Opens Spa,The recently opened Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja has officially announced the grand launch of its Isade Spa. The hotel’s ultramodern,business,1 -"It’s Official, Barcelona Sign Sergio Aguero","Barcelona have completed the signing of Sergio Aguero on a free transfer, following the end of his contract with Manchester",sports,4 -Tesla Drivers Locked out of Their Cars after Outage Struck App,Tesla drivers say they have been locked out of their cars after an outage struck the carmaker's app. Dozens of,tech,5 -"Buhari Must Support Consensus in APC to Save Naira from ‘Dollarised’ Presidential Primary, Says Osita Okechukwu","A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has",politics,2 -Nigeria Senate President Accuses Southwest Governors of Inciting Violence,"Nigeria’s Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said the country’s Southwest governors should be blamed for the recent ethnic violence, which",politics,2 -"Watchmen, Schitt’s Creek and Succession Win Big at 2020 Emmy Awards","The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honour the best in television, were held virtually on Sunday night. HBO series Watchmen was",entertainment,3 -UK Travel Firms Call for Removal of Covid Testing Rules,Travel industry groups have called for all remaining Covid restrictions on travellers to be removed in the latest government review.,business,1 -Nigeria Returns to International Capital Market for $6.2bn Eurobonds,Three years after it issued a debt instrument in the International Capital Market (ICM) with a $2.5 billion aggregate Eurobonds,business,1 -UK’s Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Heart Procedure,"Britain’s Prince Philip has left a London hospital after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure. Philip,",health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Approves Release of Excess Cash Reserve Requirement to Improve Banking Liquidity,The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the release of cash reserve requirement through the issuance of CBN Special,business,1 -"Texas Governor Bars All Covid Vaccine Mandates in State, Accuses Biden of ‘Bullying’","Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott, responding to what he called “bullying” by the Biden Administration, on Monday barred all COVID-19",politics,2 -"Morata Goal Sends Spain to World Cup, Consigns Sweden to Play-offs",Alvaro Morata's late goal helped Spain qualify for the 2022 World Cup and consigned Sweden to the play-offs. Sweden goalkeeper,sports,4 -"Microsoft Battles Sony, Launches Next Generation X Box Gaming Consoles","Microsoft Corporation has launched two models of its Xbox gaming console, seven years after the debut of the previous version,",tech,5 -Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Turns to Condensates to Offset Losses from OPEC Cuts,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is now focusing on condensates, which are excluded from April 2020",business,1 -Alphabet’s Profit More Than Doubles Last Quarter as Google’s Advertising Business Rebounds,"Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said on Tuesday that revenue in its most recent quarter increased sharply from the same period",business,1 -Nigerian Banks to Sanction Customers Involved in Fraudulent FX Purchase,"Nigeria’s Bankers Committee on Thursday announced that henceforth, authorised foreign exchange (FX) dealers in the country would blacklist customers by",business,1 -"‘Black Market’ Can’t Determine Value of Naira, Central Bank Governor Emefiele Insists",Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday said the parallel market - otherwise known as the black market,business,1 -England Beat San Marino 10-0 to Qualify for Qatar World Cup,England hit double figures for the first time since 1964 as they secured qualification for the 2022 World Cup in,sports,4 -"N100m Form: APC Presidential Aspirant Defects, Alleges Party Chairman Adamu Has Commercialised Primaries","One of the presidential aspirants on the APC platform, Adamu Garba, left the party on Tuesday over the N100 million",politics,2 -"Civil Unrest Hurting Nigeria’s Outlook, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday expressed concern about the civil unrest in Lagos and some other parts of,business,1 -Britney Spears’ Father Files to End Court Conservatorship,Britney Spears' father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria to Raise $3bn Via Eurobond with Lagos, New York Roadshows on October 11","The Nigerian government is set to raise roughly $3 billion through the launch of it's planned Eurobond on October 11,",business,1 -Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Be Recalled as Nike Agrees to Settle Lawsuit,"Nike says the art collective which made ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of human blood in the soles has",business,1 -"Nigeria: Atiku, Tambuwal, Other PDP Chieftains Intensify Moves against Power Shift to the South","Despite the popular clamour for power shift to the South in 2023, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Governor of Sokoto",politics,2 -Joshua Commends Usyk for ‘Jumping in at the Deep End’ with Heavyweight Title Bid,"Anthony Joshua has commended Oleksandr Usyk for ""jumping in at the deep end"" with his world heavyweight title tilt after",sports,4 -Musk ‘Trolling’ Puts Brakes on Bitcoin’s Rebound,Bitcoin slipped 4% on Friday after Tesla boss Elon Musk was at it again - this time firing off a,tech,5 -Nigeria: Group Seeks Legislation to Reserve Deputy Governorship Seats for Women,"A women group based in Kwara State, SpaceForHer at the weekend urged the National Assembly to make a law reserving",politics,2 -Five Stars for No Time To Die: BBC,"""There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets,"" says Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, ""and this is the latter."" On a",entertainment,3 -"Biden to Sign Executive Orders Reversing Trump Actions in First Days in Office, to Rejoin WHO and Paris Accord",US President-elect Joe Biden is set to make good on his longstanding promise to immediately sign a number of executive,politics,2 -Nigeria Summons Ambassador to Indonesia for Debriefing after Assault on Diplomat,"The Nigerian Government on Tuesday summoned its Ambassador to Indonesia, Muhammed Buba Ahmed for debriefing over the circumstances surrounding the",politics,2 -"US Police Warn of Plot to Breach Capitol, House Scraps Thursday Session","Security has been ramped up at the US Capitol in response to ""a possible plot to breach"" the building on",politics,2 -Tesla Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Musk Tweets on 10% Stock Sales,Tesla Inc) was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk's social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock,business,1 -Facebook Reverses News Ban in Australia,Australia's government announced on Tuesday that Facebook agreed to lift its ban on Australians sharing news after a deal was,tech,5 -"Nigeria: NIMET Warns Pilots, Airlines about Inclement Harmattan Weather","The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned pilots and airlines that starting from November 18, the inclement Harmattan weather could",business,1 -"China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Likely Nuclear Powered, Report Says","China is building its fourth aircraft carrier as it seeks to boost its naval power in the Asia-Pacific region, and",tech,5 -"UK Covid Variant Could Drive ‘Rapid Growth’ in US Cases, CDC Warns","A highly contagious coronavirus variant first detected in the UK could become the dominant strain in the US by March,",health,0 -"Nigeria’s Central Bank Restricts Sugar Importation to Dangote, BUA, FMN",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday stated that sugar importation in the country can only be done by,business,1 -"NNPC to Shed Toxic Liabilities in 2022, Become Most Profitable in Africa, Says CEO Kyari","Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari, has said with the implementation of",business,1 -Tokyo Olympics: Tunisia’s Hafnaoui Wins Shock Swimming Gold,Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui took a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. The 18-year-old won from,sports,4 -Premier League Condemns Plan For $6bn European Super League as Uefa Vows to Stop ‘Cynical Project’,"Fifteen of Europe's biggest clubs are in talks to launch a European Super League, planned to start in time for",sports,4 -"WhatsApp Sues India Government, Says New Media Rules Mean End to Privacy","The lawsuit, described to Reuters by people familiar with it, asks the Delhi High Court to declare that one of",tech,5 -Rapper Offset Detained By Police During His Instagram Live,"A passenger in a car driven by Migos rapper Offset was arrested for carrying a concealed, loaded firearm. The Beverly",entertainment,3 -Atletico Madrid Sign Former Player and Barcelona Forward Griezmann on Loan,"Antoine Griezmann has yet to win a league title in his career, joining Atletico Madrid just after their 2013-14 La",sports,4 -"Nigeria at a Crossroads, Parliament Leaders Lawan, Gbajabiamila Say","The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Wednesday",politics,2 -"Basketball to Experience Revolution in Nigeria Soon, Says Sports Minister","Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has described the recent impressive performance of  D'Tigers as an",sports,4 -IMF Urges Nigeria to Fully Remove Fuel Subsidies Early 2022,"Contrary to the federal government's plan to remove subsidy on petrol in the second half of next year, the International",business,1 -AI Emotion-detection Software Tested on Chinese Uyghurs,A camera system that uses AI and facial recognition intended to reveal states of emotion has been tested on Uyghurs,tech,5 -"N100m Presidential Form Meant to Shut Out Unserious Aspirants, APC Women Leader Says","Following public outrage over the high cost of nomination forms for aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling",politics,2 -"Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard, Awarded $15 Million","The heated, televised court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is finally over. On Wednesday, a seven-member jury found",entertainment,3 -F1: Hamilton Wins Bahrain Grand Prix after Verstappen Forced to Give up Lead in Season Opener,Mercedes Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen's Red Bull for victory in an extraordinary finish to the Bahrain Grand Prix.,sports,4 -Saka’s First International Goal Secures England Win Over Austria,England's countdown to the Euros continued with a narrow win over Austria at Riverside Stadium - but they suffered an,sports,4 -Nigeria: PDP National Vice Chairmen Ask Secondus to Resign,The crisis rocking Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with four national vice chairmen of the party calling,politics,2 -"Losing Weight, Reaching Fitness Goals Easier Than You Think","If part of your resolutions for 2021 was to lose some weight, this is about the time of the year",health,0 -An Oscars Unlike Any Other to Get Underway Sunday,"An Oscars unlike any before will get underway Sunday night, with history on the line in major categories and a",entertainment,3 -Pacquiao Files for President as Philippine Campaigning Starts,"International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off",sports,4 -Chrissy Teigen is Sad She Will ‘Never Be Pregnant Again’,"Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has expressed sadness she will not be pregnant again, having lost the baby she",entertainment,3 -Lawsuit Filed Over Hit-And-Run Death of Nicki Minaj’s Father,"Rapper Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the man who is accused of killing",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Judgement on VAT Will Strengthen Campaign for Restructuring, Falana Says","Nigerian human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, on Sunday, said the judgement of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt,",business,1 -Trump Asks US Judge to Force Twitter to Restart His Account,"Former US President Donald Trump asked a federal judge in Florida on Friday to ask Twitter to restore his account,",tech,5 -Venezuela Sesks Economic Ties in Oil Production with Nigeria,"The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, has called for economic ties with Nigeria, particularly in the area of oil production. The",business,1 -How Naomi Campbell Surprised Nigerian Designer on ARISE Fashion Week Runway,Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been turning heads since she first started modeling in the 1980s. But for Nigerian fashion designer,entertainment,3 -"France: 200,000 Protest Against Covid Health Pass",Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry,health,0 -Olympics Opening Ceremony Director Sacked on Games Eve for Holocaust Joke,"The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be",sports,4 -Nigeria: Low Turnout in Several States as First Phase of Covid Vaccination Ends April 16,"As the target date given by the federal government for states to end the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination approaches,",health,0 -PDP Condemns Bandits’ Attack on UniAbuja ‘Under Buhari’s Security Precincts’,"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Tuesday's attack on the University of Abuja by bandits, who abducted four members",politics,2 -"Nigeria to Ramp Up Investment in Fossil Fuel, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva","Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday said it would continue to ramp up investments in the country’s hydrocarbons, despite the current",business,1 -Nigeria Governors Vow to Resist Disintegration as Fayemi Says Banditry is Terrorism,The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Tuesday attributed the worsening insecurity in the country to a calculated effort to destroy,politics,2 -US Election: Trump Complains of ‘Ballot Dumps’ as Campaign Team Demands Recount,US President Donald Trump has been complaining about what he described as “surprise ballot dumps” as ballot counts in the,politics,2 -Niger State Governor Tests Positive to COVID-19,"Governor of Niger state in north-central Nigeria, Abubakar Sani Bello, has announced that he has tested positive to COVID-19. The",health,0 -"Davido, #EndSARS Activists Named to TIME100 Next List","Afro-pop sensation Davido and a trio of young, female Nigerian activists have been named to Time Magazine’s TIME100 Next list,",entertainment,3 -"Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Manager, Eguavoen Appointed",The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Gernot Rohr as technical adviser of the Super Eagles. The NFF confirmed the,sports,4 -‘Humanity at Its Worst’: Man United Star Rashford Racially Abused,Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says the racial abuse he received online after the 0-0 draw at Arsenal was “humanity,sports,4 -Giroud Surpasses Platini as France’s Second Highest Scorer,Chelsea's Olivier Giroud became France's second-highest goalscorer of all time - surpassing Michel Platini - in a friendly hammering of,sports,4 -"Trade Restrictions Policy Meant to Protect Local Industries, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Tells Okonjo-Iweala","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday defended the apex bank's restrictive trade policy, stressing",business,1 -"Buhari Sends Petroleum Industry Bill To Senate, Seeks Approval to Refund States’ Infrastructure Expenditure",Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the Senate for approval. He is also,politics,2 -Man City Sign Jack Grealish From Aston Villa for British Record £100m,"Manchester City have announced the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, breaking the British transfer record in a £100",sports,4 -Nigeria Says It’s On Course to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control Target,Nigeria's federal government has said the country was on the verge of achieving the target of HIV epidemic control. The,health,0 -Over $10bn Stolen Globally as Crypto Scams Rise By 80% in 2021,"The increasing investment in crypto currencies and crypto markets has led to a significant rise in crypto scams and thefts,",business,1 -Nigeria: Multichoice Clarifies Tax Tribunal Ruling,"Following the purported directive by the Nigerian Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), directing Multichoice Nigeria to pay $2.2 billion which is",business,1 -"Tokyo 2020: Moroccan el-Bakkali Ends Kenya’s 40-year Dominance in 3,000-meters Steeplechase","Morocco's Soufiane el-Bakkali has won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to put an end to more than",sports,4 -Nigeria Considers Options on Shell’s Divestment Plan,"Nigeria’s federal government is weighing some options as discussions with Anglo-Dutch oil company, Shell Petroleum Development Company, begin over its",business,1 -EU Says ‘No-deal Brexit’ More Likely,A top European Union official dealing with the United Kingdom said Tuesday that a cliff-edge rupture between the two without,business,1 -"Mentality Kings: Italy Hold Their Nerve, Beat England at Wembley for First European Title in 53 Years",Italy has won a first European Championship since 1968 after goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved twice in a dramatic 3-2 penalty,sports,4 -Bidder Pays $28m for Space Trip with Amazon’s Bezos,A mystery bidder has paid $28m (£20m) for a seat on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's first crewed spaceflight by the,business,1 -The 23 APC Members Seeking to Replace Buhari as Nigeria’s President,"When all is said and done – after all the back and forth, the frenzy by both pretenders and contenders",politics,2 -Joe Biden Elected 46th US President,Democratic candidate Joe Biden has won the US presidential election. Biden reached the 273 electoral college votes needed to defeat,politics,2 -Nigeria to Raise $219m from Selling State Power Assets in 2022,Nigeria is planning to raise 90 billion naira ($219 million) next year from selling mostly government-owned power assets to help,business,1 -"Burna Boy is Most Shazamed Artist in Nigeria, ‘Onyeka’ Makes Pitchfork’s Best Songs of 2020 List","As 2020 draws to a close, Nigerian superstar Burnaboy is picking up a number of accolades to add to his",entertainment,3 -"Trump Claims Credit as Republicans Capture Virginia Governorship, Dealing Blow to Biden","Republicans won the Virginia governor’s election and were within striking distance in New Jersey on Wednesday, a warning that President",politics,2 -Canada Pauses AstraZeneca Vaccine for People Under 55 Over Blood Clot Concerns,Canada has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be,health,0 -"Nigeria Has High Global Skill Supply Potentials in Tech Industry, Says Ranganath","The Chief Technology Officer, Africa Data Center, (ADC), Krishnan Ranganath, has stated that Nigeria has the potential to become global",tech,5 -Oil Prices Bullish as 2022 Market Outlook Remains Positive,"Oil prices remained bullish on Monday rising above $79 per barrel, spurred mainly by tight supply and hopes that demand",business,1 -Euro 2020: Denmark Thrash Russia to Honour Eriksen and Qualify For Round of 16,Denmark pulled off an emphatic 4-1 win over Russia at the Parken Stadium to qualify for the knockout stages of,sports,4 -"S&P Ratings: Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt at Risk of Three-year Banking System Depression","The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on banking systems around the world will last for some time. For Africa, six",business,1 -Serena Williams Out of Wimbledon After Slipping on Centre Court and Injuring Leg,Serena Williams retired from her first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday against Aliaksandra Sasnovich with a left leg injury. Holding,sports,4 -CIBN To Build Six Legacy Projects Across Nigeria,"The President/Chairman of Council, The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, on Monday  expressed the commitment",business,1 -England FA Confirms Community Shield to be Played on August 7,Manchester City and Leicester will raise the curtain on the 2021-22 campaign by playing the Community Shield on August 7.,sports,4 -"Nigeria: In Plot to Retake Power in 2023, PDP Shows Strong Cohesion at National Convention","•Prospects of southern presidential candidate brighten as Ayu emerges national chair •Party inaugurates new NWC members December 9 •Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki’s",politics,2 -Bazoum Sworn-in as Niger President Two Days after ‘Attempted Coup’,Mohamed Bazoum has been sworn-in as Niger President in a democratic watershed overshadowed by armed groups’ violence and an alleged,politics,2 -"Nigerian Magnate Otedola Says ‘No Interest’ in Holding Any Board Position in FBN Holdings, First Bank","The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and billionaire businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola has debunked speculations that he is interested in",business,1 -"After 10-Year Study, Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Says It’s Ready for Electronic Transmission of Election Results","Determined to conduct credible elections in 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted on electronic transmission of election",politics,2 -South African Airways to Resume Lagos Route December 12,South African Airways says it is set to resume its Johannesburg-Lagos route after suspending flights to Nigeria for about,business,1 -AngloGold Ashanti Appoints Ramos as New Chairwoman,"AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. has appointed Maria Ramos as chairwoman to replace Sipho Pityana, who resigned almost three months after Chief",business,1 -Uganda Drops Charges Against Nigerian Singers Omah Lay and Tems,Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems are set to be released from police custody in Uganda after charges against them,entertainment,3 -"Lagos Deep Offshore Group, Samsung Reach Settlement, Truce May Unlock $300bn Investments","The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) Group and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Nigeria, on Wednesday signalled an end to",business,1 -"Nigeria: Governor Umahi Confirms Swapping PDP for APC, Cites Injustice For Leaving",Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has confirmed his defection from the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the governing All,politics,2 -China Reports No New Local Covid-19 Infection for First Time in Nearly Two Months,"China reported no new locally transmitted mainland Covid-19 case for the first time in nearly two months, official data showed",health,0 -"Nigeria’s Central Bank Retains MPR At 11.5%, Other Parameters Unchanged",The Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee (CBN's MPC) has agreed to retain its key lending rate at 11.5,business,1 -VP Osinbajo Says Coca-Cola’s Planned $1bn Investment Will Positively Impact Nigeria’s Economy,"The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said the plan by the multinational beverage company, Coca-Cola, to invest $1 billion",business,1 -African Countries Advised to Stick With AstraZeneca Vaccine,The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has said most countries in the continent should still roll out the,health,0 -Brilliant Brentford Beat Arsenal After 75-year Exile From England’s Top Flight,Brentford got the better of Arsenal in the first match of the 2021-22 Premier League season at the Community Stadium,sports,4 -"Arsenal ‘Still Paying Over 90% of Mesut Ozil’s Huge £350,000-a-week Wages’ Despite German Joining Fenerbahce","Cash-strapped Arsenal are paying Mesut Ozil more than £315,000 a week not to play for them until the end of",sports,4 -"Nigeria: EFCC Grills Ex-Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim","The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday commenced the interrogation of a former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius",politics,2 -Zenith Bank Launches Artificial Intelligence Chatbot ZIVA,"Zenith Bank Plc has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Chatbot on WhatsApp named ZIVA (Zenith Intelligent Virtual Assistant), which",business,1 -Nigeria: APC Begins Sale of Forms on Monday Ahead of National Convention,The All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Monday commence the sale of forms to all aspirants vying for national offices,politics,2 -Phil Neville Named Inter Miami Boss,Phil Neville has left his role as manager of England's women and been appointed in charge of David Beckham's Major,sports,4 -"Apple Makes History, Hits $3tn Market Capitalisation","Apple Inc. on Monday became the first company with a $3 trillion stock market value, lifted by investors’ confidence that",business,1 -"‘You Must Stay at Home,’ PM Johnson Says as England Prepares for Four-week Lockdown",British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England as the country passed the milestone of,health,0 -Myanmar Coup: China Blocks UN Condemnation as Protest Grows,China has blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the military coup in Myanmar. The military took power in the,politics,2 -Scientists Question Evidence Behind US Covid Booster Shot Drive,The Biden administration’s plan to provide Covid-19 vaccine boosters is based on concerns that a decrease in the vaccines’ ability,health,0 -"Ighalo Recalled, Ndidi Returns for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers against Liberia, Cape Verde","Head Coach Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Leon Balogun,",sports,4 -Germany’s Economy Bounces Back in Q3 2020,German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier was optimistic on Friday after figures showed the German economy bounced back strongly in the,business,1 -"Oxford Pauses Covid-19 Vaccine Study in Kids, Awaits More Data on Blood Clot Issues",The University of Oxford said on Tuesday it had paused a small UK trial testing the COVID-19 vaccine it developed,health,0 -"Euro Super League Would Destroy English Premier League, Wenger Says",Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the main reason clubs on the continent are keen to establish a new,sports,4 -"Spanish Super Cup: Barca, Madrid, Sociedad, Bilbao to Clash in Saudi Arabia","La Liga giants Real Madrid, Barcelona as well as Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will take part in the Spanish",sports,4 -"US Regulators Say Moderna Vaccine is Highly Effective, Paving Way for Approval","Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and 94% effective at preventing the virus, according to the US Food and Drug",health,0 -Medical Charity MSF Withdraws From Cameroon,"International, independent organisation, Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has withdrawn from Cameroon’s North-West region after months of suspension by",health,0 -"Atiku’s Running Mate: Wike, Ekweremadu, Bruce Join Race as Stakeholders Consider Okowa, Okonjo-Iweala, Udom, Anyim","New scenarios have emerged, as permutations to find a running mate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku",politics,2 -"Fury Ordered to Fight Wilder Again, Proposed August Fight with Joshua in Doubt","Tyson Fury has been ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time, casting doubt over a proposed August super",sports,4 -"Tokyo Olympics: Dominant Djokovic Thrashes Japan’s Nishikori, Saunters into Semis",Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after ruthlessly ending the dreams of home hope Kei Nishikori to,sports,4 -English Football Fans Make Wembley Return in League Cup Final,"It almost felt like old times at Wembley on Sunday as a crowd of 8,000 watched Manchester City beat Tottenham",sports,4 -"Pogba ‘Unhappy’ at Man United, Agent Says","Paul Pogba is ""unhappy"" at Manchester United and ""has to change teams"" in the next transfer window, says his agent",sports,4 -Buhari Unveils eNaira as CBN Launches Instrument to Support 300 Companies,"JIn line with efforts to enhance the payment system and boost transactions, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched the Central",business,1 -"Usyk Could Be Joshua’s Toughest Test, Ex-World Champion Groves Says","Britain's Anthony Joshua could face his toughest test yet when he fights Oleksandr Usyk in London on Saturday, says ex-world",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Drug Agency Warns Against Use of Unverified Covid Herbal Medicine,Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian researchers in the nation’s ivory towers,health,0 -"The Batman, Dune Latest Films Postponed in Further Setback for Film Industry","In a major reshuffling of its movie calendar, Warner Bros. has announced the postponement of some of its hotly-anticipated films,",entertainment,3 -German Cities Suspend AstraZeneca Vaccine Use for Under-60s,Authorities in Berlin and Munich are again suspending the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for residents under age 60 due,health,0 -"Nigeria Justifies Reduction of Automobiles’ Import Tariffs, Seeks Cooperation",Nigeria’s federal government has given more insights into the cut in automobiles’ import tariffs just as it dismissed claims by,business,1 -Dr Dre Records First Victory in Messy Divorce with Estranged Wife,Dr. Dre has landed his first win in his ongoing legal battle with estranged wife Nicole Young. A judge on,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Must Defeat ISWAP at All Cost Else Boko Haram Will Be Child’s Play, Borno Governor Zulum Warns","Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Thursday, expressed concern about the increasing sophistication and spread of the terrorist group,",politics,2 -Porto Set to Host Champions League Final,UEFA is set to announce that the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City will be moved to Porto's,sports,4 -Nicole Young Wants Dr Dre Questioned on Alleged Mistresses,Dr Dre's estranged wife Nicole Young has asked a court to investigate his alleged mistresses. Young wants the court to,entertainment,3 -"Super Falcons Coach Waldrum Clarifies Statement on Nigeria Media, Says He Holds Journalists in High Esteem","Head Coach of Nigeria's female national football team, Randy Waldrum, has apologized for his statement at Thursday’s post-match conference.Read more",sports,4 -"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending the",business,1 -"Heirs Holdings’ $1.1bn Oil Mining Deal Renews Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy, Analysts Say","The investment of over $1billion by Heirs Holdings (HH) in the acquisition of the strategic OML 17 from Shell, ENI",business,1 -Burnley 1-1 Arsenal: Xhaka Clanger Costs Gunners Amid Late Handball Drama,Granit Xhaka's clanger saw Arsenal throw away a lead as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at,sports,4 -Tottenham Sign Former Player Bale from Madrid,"Tottenham have re-signed Wales forward Gareth Bale from Spanish champions Real Madrid on a season-long loan. Bale, 31, left Spurs",sports,4 -Wolves 0-1 Liverpool: Jota Strike Sinks Former Club to End Reds Dismal League Run,Diogo Jota’s strike on his return to Wolves helped Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League but the,sports,4 -"Comments on COVID-19 Vaccine Taken Out of Context, Says Kenya’s Health Minister",Kenya's Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe has said his comments on doubts about a COVID-19 vaccine were taken out of context.,health,0 -Kanye West Launches Video for US Presidential Campaign,"US rapper Kanye West has released the first advertisement for his presidential campaign, just 22 days ahead of Election Day. West",politics,2 -United Airlines to Fire Staff Who Refuse Vaccine,Nearly 600 United Airlines employees face being fired after failing to comply with the firm's Covid-19 vaccination policy. The vast,business,1 -Husband of Cinematographer Killed in Baldwin Shooting Hires Lawyer,"Matt Hutchins, whose wife Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the film",entertainment,3 -Report: APC Presidential Aspirants Walking on Landmines Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections,There are indications that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be walking on political landmines ahead of the 2023,politics,2 -Zidane Laments Madrid’s Poor Form after Home Loss,Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane has confessed that he has no idea why his side are currently on a miserable,sports,4 -Superb Nadal into Australian Open Final after Win Over Berrettini,Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men's title after a dominant start enabled him,sports,4 -G7 Rivals China with Grand Infrastructure Plan,The Group of Seven richest democracies sought on Saturday to counter China’s growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure,business,1 -Instagram Crashes For Thousands of Frustrated Users Globally,"Social media giant Instagram appears to be down for many frustrated users around the world. DownDetector, an online platform that",tech,5 -"Tennis Star Peng Shuai Appears in Beijing, WTA Not Reassured","Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament",sports,4 -Nigeria: Pressure Mounts on Government to Save Oil Windfall as Price Rallies at $71,"With the sustained rally of crude oil prices, there is pressure on Nigeria’s federal government to save the windfall as",business,1 -Nigeria: PDP Says 2023 Presidential Ticket Open to All,"Unmoved by loud agitation for a presidential candidate from the southern part of Nigeria, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic",politics,2 -Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony,"First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday,",sports,4 -‘Only God Will Take Me Out of Brasilia’: Defiant Bolsonaro Talks Tough,Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians rallied across the country on Tuesday in support of far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro and,politics,2 -Nigeria Plans Deployment of Gas-Powered Vehicles in March,Nigeria's federal government will from March this year commence the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-enabled vehicles as the country,business,1 -Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ to Debut on Disney+ and Cinemas Simultaneously,"In its biggest shift to streaming yet, Disney is releasing a film from Marvel on Disney+ at the same time",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Elected Officials Must Curb Extravagant Lifestyle, Ex-VP Abubakar Says","A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says the extravagant lifestyles of the leaders in the country is a demonstration",politics,2 -Asian Shares Set to Finish 2020 at Record High,"Asian shares edged up on Thursday and were set to end a tumultuous 2020 at record highs, while growing investor",business,1 -Ogunlewe: Tinubu Should Run for President in 2023,"Former Lagos State governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has waited patiently in the wings",politics,2 -Covid-19: Lung Damage ‘Identified’ in Study,"Covid-19 could be causing lung abnormalities still detectable more than three months after patients are infected, researchers suggest. A study",health,0 -"‘Friends’ Reunion Premiere Date, Celebrity Guests Announced",The much-anticipated reunion special of ‘Friends’ has finally gotten a release date and trailer after a lengthy delay caused by,entertainment,3 -"Multichoice Pays N8bn Deposit In ‘Tax Evasion’ Dispute, Tribunal Adjourns Ruling To October 20","In complying with the directives of the tax appeal tribunal (TAT), Multichoice Nigeria Limited has deposited an amount required by",business,1 -Star-studded Concert Marks Biden Inauguration,"Big names like Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, the Foo Fighters and Katy Perry were just a few of the famous",entertainment,3 -Messi Scores Superb First PSG Goal in 2-0 Win Over Man City,Lionel Messi scored his first Paris St-Germain goal in stunning fashion as they beat Manchester City in an enthralling Champions,sports,4 -Nigeria: NURPC Boss Komolafe Confirms NNPC as Holder of Addax’s OML Licences,"The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NURPC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe on Wednesday confirmed that the",business,1 -Excitement as Zenith Bank Pays $248m Dividend,Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday approved the payment of proposed N94.19 billion (about $248m) dividend for the year,business,1 -"In the Aftermath of Osun Poll, Wike, Ortom, Makinde Agree Not to Leave PDP","Chieftains loyal to Wike were previously engaged in a cold war with the party leadership, after he was denied the",politics,2 -Harry Kane Informs Tottenham He Wants to Leave This summer,"Harry Kane has told Tottenham he wants to leave the club this summer, ESPN is reporting. The American media organisation",sports,4 -"Barcelona Debt Stands at £1.15bn, Club President Joan Laporta Reveals","Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the Spanish club is 1.35bn euros (£1.15bn) in debt, describing the situation as ""very",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Rules Out Foreign Investors’ Exclusion from Open Market Auctions,"Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will not be barred from participating in the Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions, Central Bank of",business,1 -Incumbent Museveni Takes Early Lead in Uganda Vote Count as Opposition Alleges Widespread Fraud,"Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a significant early lead in the presidential race, according to preliminary results released by",politics,2 -OPEC: Nigeria’s Production Underperformance Hit 2.4m Barrels in December,"With a daily underperformance figure of 78,000 barrels per day in December, Nigeria lost as much as 2.418 million barrels",business,1 -Jay-Z Beats Paul McCartney Leads List of Most-Nominated Artists in Grammys History,"Rapper Jay-Z rose to the top of the list of artists with the most Grammy nominations on Tuesday, hitting a",entertainment,3 -IHS Towers to Become Largest African Company on Wall Street,"An African operator of mobile phone masts, IHS Towers might become the largest Africa-focused company on Wall Street if its",business,1 -US Senate Okays Fast-track of Covid Aid as VP Harris Casts Tie-breaker,The Senate early Friday approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,politics,2 -WHO Calls for Booster Shot Pause to Vaccinate Poorer Nations,The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a suspension on booster vaccines for Covid-19 until at least the end,health,0 -UK PM Johnson’s Replacement to Be Announced September 5,"The new UK prime minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative",politics,2 -IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.5%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2021 from one per,business,1 -Nadal Says He Must Improve to Beat Djokovic in French Open Final,Rafael Nadal says he knows he must improve his level if he is to beat top seed Novak Djokovic and,sports,4 -Nigeria Versus Sierra Leone in Numbers,Nigeria’s Super Eagles will host the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the first of double header encounters and a,sports,4 -"#EndSARS Protests an Attempt to Effect Regime Change in Nigeria, says Former Health Insurance Boss",A Nigerian professor and former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme Usman Yusuf says the #EndSARS demonstrations were,politics,2 -Macron Beats Le Pen to Win Second Term as French President,"Emmanuel Macron is heading for victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election on a pro-business,",politics,2 -Nigeria Revokes Addax Petroleum’s Four Oil Blocks for Non-performance,Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revoked four Oil Mining Licences (OMLs) belonging to Addax Petroleum due to the,business,1 -Nigerian League Gets New Commencement Date,The Nigerian government through the country's Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced a new date for the restart of the 2020/21,sports,4 -Finance Executives Fret as US Presidential Election Too Close to Call,Financial executives worldwide are waiting for a clear winner in the US election after President Donald Trump without evidence claimed,business,1 -Nigeria: 500 Osinbajo Support Groups Strategise to Beat ‘Moneybags’ During Presidential Primary,Representatives of about 500 Osinbajo Support Groups on Wednesday met in Abuja to strategise and mobilise delegates with the aim,politics,2 -Zimbabwe Banks Shut 17% of Branches,Zimbabwean banks have closed about 17% of their branches as an escalation in the number of coronavirus infections spurs lenders,business,1 -Milik Wants to Leave Napoli after Nigerian Star Osimhen’s Arrival,"Napoli FC striker, Arkadiusz Milik, has said that he has not been treated well by the Neapolitan outfit after they",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Edwin Clark Warns of Possible Hostilities in Niger Delta, Demands Immediate Reversal, Amendment of Passed PIB","Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark has warned of possible hostilities in the Niger Delta region if",politics,2 -Investors Gain $21bn in 2020 as Nigerian Stock Market Closes Bullish,"Equities investors in the Nigerian capital market have every reason to cheer as the value of their investments, measured by",business,1 -"Disbelief, Support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s Elimination","“Masaka"" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of",sports,4 -Car Crash: Tiger Woods ‘in Good Spirits’ after Latest Treatment,"Tiger Woods is ""in good spirits"" after being moved to a new Los Angeles hospital for treatment from injuries he",sports,4 -World 100m Champion Banned for Two Years,"World 100m champion Christian Coleman has been banned for two years after missing three drugs tests. The 24-year-old American, who",sports,4 -Nigeria’s BUA and Finland’s Wartsila OY Seal New Deal on 70MW Gas Power Plant,The BUA Group has signed yet another agreement with Wartsila OY of Finland for the construction of a 70 megawatts,business,1 -"First Bank: Hassan-Odukale, Otedola Own 5.36% and 5.07%, Adenuga, Otudeko May Have Undisclosed Shares","FBN Holdings Plc on Wednesday clarified that the Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale and the Chairman",business,1 -"Raging Ex-Man United Team-mates Lukaku, Ibrahimovic Clash as Inter Prevail Over Milan in Coppa",Zlatan Ibrahimovic clashed heads and rowed furiously with fellow ex-Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku before seeing red in an astonishing,sports,4 -‘It Was Important to Have a Club with Vision’: Chelsea’s Havertz Explains Decision to Join Club,"Kai Havertz has explained his decision to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window, insisting ""it was important to have",sports,4 -Drake Beats Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Set Billboard Record,US Rapper and singer Drake has broken a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder after earning,entertainment,3 -"Four Horse Race: Atiku, Saraki, Wike, Obi Compete for PDP Delegates Ahead of Presidential Primary","The presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is slated for this weekend in Abuja, the nation’s capital, and",politics,2 -"Japan to Consider State of Emergency for Tokyo Area, Casting Doubt On Olympics","Japan is considering declaring a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases climb, casting fresh",sports,4 -$418m Paris Club Refund: Court to Hear Nigeria Governors’ Suit against Payment to Consultants Dec 13,"Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned till December 13, for hearing in a motion",business,1 -"It’s Unfair to Say I Called for Coup, Sokoto Bishop Kukah Counters","The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has rebutted allegation that he called for a coup against the administration",politics,2 -"Transcorp Hotels Looking for New Ways to Evolve with the Changing Times, CEO Says","Dupe Olusola is the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, where she oversees the company's strategic objectives at its properties,",business,1 -Ghanaian Media Projects Akufo-Addo to Win 2nd Term as President,"Ghana's media outfit Joy News has projected that incumbent president, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will win the country's tightly contested",politics,2 -Nigeria Approves $16m for Six Power Projects,Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved $8.29 million and N3 billion for the execution of various electricity,business,1 -US Authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use,"The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, with the",health,0 -Britain First Country to Approve Merck’s Covid-19 Antiviral Pill,Britain on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed,health,0 -Rising Oil Prices Worries Nigeria Government,"Nigeria's federal government Wednesday expressed concern over the rising international prices of crude oil, saying the increase is not good",business,1 -Lasso Wins Ecuador Presidency in Upset Over Socialist Rival,"Ecuadorean banker Guillermo Lasso pulled off a surprise win in Sunday’s presidential runoff against socialist economist Andres Arauz, putting the",politics,2 -Karim Benzema’s Sex Tape Blackmail Case Trial Starts,Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has gone on trial in France accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail fellow,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Tension High, Don’t Heat Polity Further, Ex-Sokoto Governor Bafawara Cautions Politicians","A former Governor of Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has called on politicians and political commentators across the country",politics,2 -"Bank of England Leaves Rates Unchanged, UK GDP Projected to Recover Sharply",The Bank of England voted unanimously to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a record low of 0.1,business,1 -UK Lab Suspended after False Negative Covid Tests,A COVID-19 testing laboratory in central England has been suspended over concern that it has been incorrectly giving negative PCR,health,0 -US and China Diplomats Clash Publicly During First Talks of Biden Presidency,"The first high-level US-China talks of the Biden administration got off to a fiery start on Thursday, with both sides",politics,2 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Says $36.5bn Infrastructure Company to Take off Third Quarter,"The N15 trillion (about $36.5bn) Infrastructure Company Limited (InfraCo), created by Nigeria’s federal government to bridge the nation’s huge infrastructure",business,1 -"Nigeria Lost $178bn to Tax Evasion by Multinationals in 10 Years, Inland Revenue Boss Says","The Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami, on Monday said the country lost over",business,1 -Analysts Differ on Buhari’s Quest for Fresh $6bn External Loan,Financial analysts and the organised private sector on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings over Nigeria’s rising public debt following a fresh,business,1 -Dutch Football Quincy Promes Star Charged with Attempted Manslaughter,Dutch footballer Quincy Promes will be prosecuted for attempted manslaughter and assault over the stabbing of a family member last,sports,4 -Anthony Joshua Ahead of Oleksandr Usyk Bout: ‘I Miss the Days of Slicing People’s Faces Open’,Anthony Joshua has said he wants to use his power and size advantage over Oleksandr Usyk when the pair meet,sports,4 -"Arsenal, Man United Play Goalless to Leave Man City Three Points Clear",Arsenal and Manchester United were both unable to find a way through as the latter lost ground on Premier League,sports,4 -World Cup 2022: ‘Robbed’ South Africa Seek Replay of Ghana Game,"""Robbed"" South Africa are set to make a ""formal complaint"" about ""questionable decisions"" made by the match officials in Sunday's",sports,4 -"Messi’s ‘Huge’ Salary Unsustainable, Says Barca Chief","Ahead of Wednesday’s midweek rescheduled fixture with Real Sociedad, Presidential Candidate Emili Rousaud has said that Lionel Messi's salary is",sports,4 -World’s Richest Billionaires Lose $1.4tn in Worst Half Year Ever,"The world’s 500 richest people lost $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2022, a dizzying decline that marks the",business,1 -Napoli Officially Rename Home Ground Diego Armando Maradona Stadium,The Naples city council has unanimously approved a resolution that will change the name of Napoli's home stadium from Stadio,sports,4 -"Former PSG Striker, Cavani, Set to Join Man United",Former Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is due to fly into England on Sunday to join Manchester United. The Uruguay,sports,4 -"Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 in EU to Build ‘Metaverse’","Facebook Inc (FB.O) plans to hire 10,000 in the European Union over the next five years, the social media giant",tech,5 -Buhari: We Have Zero Tolerance for Interference with Elections Conducted By INEC,"President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, reiterated his administration’s resolve never to interfere with elections conducted in any part of the country",politics,2 -Nigerian Army General Dies of COVID-19 While Attending Chief of Army Staff Conference,"A top officer of the Nigerian Army Olu Irefin has died of complications from COVID-19. Irefin, a major-general and general",health,0 -South Africa Receives First Batch of Pfizer Covid Vaccines,South Africa has received the first batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to boost its vaccination programme. The doses which arrived on,health,0 -Nigeria’s Parliament Passes Petroleum Industry Bill,Nigeria's parliament on Thursday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after considering and adopting the report of its committee. In,politics,2 -"Nigeria Rakes in Fresh $547m as MTN, Mafab Win 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction",Nigeria's federal government on Monday earned a total of $547.2 million as MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd emerged winners,tech,5 -Super Eagles Seek Motivating Win Against Ecuador in New Jersey,Nigeria's Super Eagles will on Thursday conclude their tour of the United States of America with a match against Ecuador,sports,4 -World’s Oldest Person Pulls out of Torch Relay for Tokyo Olympics Over Covid Concerns,"The world’s oldest person, a 118-year-old Japanese woman, has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the",sports,4 -Governor Fayemi’s Purported ‘Suspension’ a Nullity – APC,Abel Ejikeme The National Secretariat of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the actions of a faction of the,politics,2 -New Export Rule Leaves Tonnes of Cocoa Beans Trapped at Nigerian Ports,There are strong indications that Nigeria’s efforts to claw back some of the foreign-exchange earnings lost to falling oil prices,business,1 -EbonyLife Studios Partners with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios for Content Production,Nigerian production company EbonyLife Studios is teaming up with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios on a slate of,entertainment,3 -"Nigerian Banks to Reject Old £20, £50 Notes From December 31","Nigerian banks have issued a notification that they would start rejecting old £20, £50 Notes after fixing December 31 as",business,1 -"Aubameyang, Saka Score as Arsenal See off Struggling Newcastle",Arsenal produced an excellent second-half performance to comfortably defeat struggling Newcastle 3-0 at the Emirates on Monday evening. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang,sports,4 -"Jupiter, Saturn To See Closest Alignment in 400 Years","Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky on Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since",tech,5 -Nigerian Striker Iheanacho Scores Only Goal as Leicester Edge Southampton to Reach FA Cup Final,Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored Leicester City's only goal to see out Southampton at Wembley on Sunday night to book,sports,4 -"Ericsson Third-quarter Core Profit Beats Forecasts, Margins Rise","Sweden’s Ericsson on Wednesday reported quarterly core earnings ahead of market estimates, helped by a lift in margins across its",business,1 -"APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket: I Suspect an Agenda, Says Edwin Clark","Elder statesman and Convener PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, has said the choice to pick a Muslim as running mate by",politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Stock Investors Gain $5bn in October, Market Closes as World’s Second Best",Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N1.934 trillion (about $5bn) in October as the market recorded its best monthly,business,1 -Nigeria’s Economic Council Refutes Governor Obaseki’s Claim That N60bn Was Printed for March Allocation,Nigeria's National Economic Council (NEC) has refuted claims by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki that the federal government printed money,politics,2 -Obasanjo Expresses Regret in Appointing PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku as Vice President,"Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday reminisced on his life and achievements both in the military and as",politics,2 -"Breaking: Obaseki Wins 9 LGAs, Ize-Iyamu 2","Peoples Democratic Party Candidate in Edo Governorship Election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won in nine local government areas, while his",politics,2 -"Denmark Reports Death, Critical Illness after AstraZeneca Vaccinations, Prompting More Reviews","Denmark reported on Saturday that two people had experienced brain hemorrhages after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, one of whom",health,0 -"Nigeria Has Spent $3.6bn on Covid Management, FG Says",The Nigerian government on Monday revealed that it spent over $3.6 billion in managing the effects of COVID-19 in the,health,0 -Trump Remains Defiant Amid Calls to Resign,President Donald Trump enters the last days of his presidency isolated and shunned by former allies and members of his,politics,2 -Tokyo 2020 Bans Alcoholic Beverages at Venues,"Alcoholic beverages will be banned at the Olympics, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said on Wednesday, adding that the decision",sports,4 -"Nigeria Spends $2bn on Wheat Importation Annually, Central Bank Says",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday revealed that the importation of wheat costs the country about $2 billion,business,1 -"Presidential Election: Muslim Running Mates for APC, PDP will Set Nigeria on Fire, Christian Leaders Warn","Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned political actors of the consequences of",politics,2 -Cholera Looms as Refuse Heaps Litter Abuja,Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to express fear of the possibility of the outbreak of cholera,health,0 -"Super Eagles to Host Leone Stars in AFCON 2023 Qualifier, Await CAF’s Decision on São Tomé/Mauritius","Following Tuesday night’s draw for the qualification series of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, three –time champions Nigeria must",sports,4 -Telkom Launches WhatsApp-based Digital Wallet,"South Africa’s telecommunication company, Telkom, has launched a digital wallet that allows users to pay others and get paid themselves",business,1 -"Finally, Emirates Concedes as Nigerians Can Now Travel Directly to Dubai","Emirates Airlines will resume flights to Nigeria from June 23, five months after it banned outbound flights from Abuja and",business,1 -Air Peace Launches Daily Operations To Ibadan in Nigeria’s Southwest,"As part of linking Ibadan to every geo- political zone of Nigeria and the world, Air Peace has launched scheduled",business,1 -Macron to Face Le Pen in French Presidential Election Runoff on April 24,French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential,politics,2 -Nintendo Increases Forecast By 50% in Sign of Strong Gaming Demand,"In an unusual move midway through its fiscal year, Nintendo Co. increased its financial forecasts as consumers stuck at home",tech,5 -"EPL: Last-minute Firmino Header Lifts Liverpool over Spurs, Reds Three Points Clear at the Top",Roberto Firmino's last-minute header broke Tottenham's stubborn resistance at Anfield and sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League,sports,4 -"‘No Side Effect’: Buhari Allays Fears After Recieving Covid Vaccine, Urges Nigerians to Get Jab",Nigeria's Presidency has allayed fears of any side effect being experienced by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari after he was,health,0 -Fitch Affirms Afreximbank’s BBB- credit Rating,The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the bank’s long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘,business,1 -Nigerian Carrier Ibom Air Signs Agreement with Airbus At Dubai Airshow for Purchase Of 10 A220 Aircraft,"Ibom Air, the indigenous airline of the Akwa Ibom State Government of Nigeria, has placed an order for ten (10)",business,1 -"Bob Saget Died after Accidental Blow to the Head, Family Says","Bob Saget's death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement Wednesday.",entertainment,3 -Under-fire Arteta Promises to Stop Arsenal’s Free Fall,Mikel Arteta insists he is strong enough to cope with the pressure of Arsenal's dismal run as the Gunners boss,sports,4 -"America May Be ‘Back’ at G7, But Allies’ Doubts About US Democracy Linger","In 2017 the president of the United States shocked Washington’s Western allies during his first European trip, scolding them for",politics,2 -OPEC Defers Decision on Oil Output Cuts,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday failed to agree on whether or not to keep crude oil,business,1 -Meghan Tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry Loves the California Lifestyle,The Duchess of Sussex said Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle and weather during an interview with US chat show,entertainment,3 -"Buhari Receives Manufacturers, Promises Access to Forex",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has assured manufacturers in the country that the federal government would take appropriate measures to improve,business,1 -"Spain Defeat Switzerland in Shootout, Advance to Euro 2020 Semifinals",Spain reached the Euro 2020 semifinals on Friday after prevailing 3-1 in a nervy penalty shootout against dogged Switzerland who,sports,4 -Crisis Looms in APC as National Vice Chairman Blasts Chairman Adamu,Barely two months after the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was,politics,2 -WhatsApp to Move Ahead with Privacy Update Despite Backlash,Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp said on Thursday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users,tech,5 -Actor Jamie Foxx Says ‘Heart Is Shattered’ after Death of Sister,"Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has paid tribute to his sister, who died earlier this month, in an emotional statement posted",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Zoning of 2023 Presidency Divides PDP Governors, Lawmakers",The zoning of the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 presidential election has divided,politics,2 -"Vote Us Out in 2023 If You’re Uncomfortable With Current Lawmakers, Senate President Tells Nigerians",Nigeria's Senate President Ahmad Lawan has asked citizens to focus and engage more on debates of what the National Assembly means to,politics,2 -Whitney Houston Becomes First Black Artist to Sell Three Diamond Albums,"Legendary singer Whitney Houston was one of the best-selling singers of all time, and her music has continued to break",entertainment,3 -"US Excludes Nigeria from $15,000 Visa Bond Policy",The United States Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday took to its Twitter handle to debunk claims that Nigerians are expected,politics,2 -"At 100, China’s Communist Party Looks to Cement Its Future","For China’s Communist Party, celebrating its 100th birthday on Thursday is not just about glorifying its past. It’s also about",politics,2 -Pogba Fires Man United to Top of Premier League,Paul Pogba scored a superb winner as Manchester United reclaimed top spot in the Premier League by coming from behind,sports,4 -‘Already in Circulation’: Nigeria Raises the Alarm as Africa-bound Fake Covid Vaccines Intercepted,"Nigeria’s federal government has raised the alarm over a case of 3,000 doses of fake Covid-19 vaccines to be exported",health,0 -Chrissy Teigen Publishes Heartfelt Essay About Pregnancy Loss,"After nearly a month of silence, model and author Chrissy Teigen has written a heartfelt message about the recent loss",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Afenifere Lauds Ooni, Olubadan on Igboho, Accuses FG of Harassing Freedom Agitators","The Pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Monday lauded the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, for sending a delegation to",politics,2 -Nigeria’s ‘Eyimofe’ to Screen at 50th anniversary of ND/NF Festival in New York,The Nigerian film 'Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)’ has been selected to screen at the 50th-anniversary edition of the New Directors/New,entertainment,3 -UK Secures Two Million More Doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine,"Britain has secured two million doses of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, to be available in Europe as early as",health,0 -Japan’s Nissan Trims Loss Forecast as Auto Markets Rebound,Japan’s No. 3 automaker Nissan Motor Co on Tuesday trimmed its loss forecast for the current financial year by more,business,1 -Chad Army Appoints Election Runner-up Padacke as Prime Minister,"Chad's military junta has named former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, who was runner-up in the Sahel country's April 11 presidential",politics,2 -"Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Pilot Flew into Clouds Despite Being ‘Legally Prohibited’, Say Investigators","The pilot of Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew into clouds last year in an apparent violation of federal standards, US safety",sports,4 -US: Musk Says He Prefers ‘Less Divisive’ Candidate Than Trump in 2024,Billionaire Elon Musk made clear on Thursday that even though he wants Twitter to lift its permanent ban on former,politics,2 -BREAKING: Ed Woodward Resigns as Vice-chairman of Man United Over Super League Backlash,"Ed Woodward has resigned as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United, talkSPORT is reporting. Sources told the media outfit that",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Super Falcons Land in America for Summer Series,Nine –time African champions Nigeria have arrived in the United States of America for this year’s Summer Series – a,sports,4 -‘It Continues’: Real Madrid President Florentino Perez Speaks on Super League,"Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says ""the Super League continues"" and ""nothing has failed"" as the three clubs who maintain",sports,4 -Arsenal Legend Patrick Vieira Agrees Crystal Palace Deal,Reports in the UK suggest Patrick Vieira has agreed to become the new manager of Premier League side Crystal Palace.,sports,4 -Barcelona Host Leaders Atletico in Pivotal La Liga Weekend,Barcelona host leaders Atletico Madrid on a pivotal weekend in the La Liga title race as Real Madrid play Sevilla.,sports,4 -Pfizer Not Ready to Release COVID-19 Vaccine Data,Drugmaker Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it was not yet ready to release data from the late-stage trial of the,health,0 -"Total, Chevron Suspend Payments to Myanmar Junta from Gas Project",French oil and gas group Total and US energy company Chevron have suspended some payments from a gas joint venture,business,1 -Man City Fightback Against Aston Villa to Win Fourth Premier League Title in Five Years,Manchester City staged a stunning late comeback with three goals in five minutes to beat Aston Villa and win the,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Worth $803tn, Government Says",Nigeria's federal government Thursday stated that Nigeria’s 206 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of gas is now valued at $803.4 trillion.,business,1 -Popular Nigerian Music Producer Dr Frabz Reportedly Shot Dead in the US,"Popular Nigerian music producer, Ayorinde Faboro popularly known as Dr Frabz is dead. According to a tweet by popular singer",entertainment,3 -"Facebook, Google Plan New Undersea Cables to Connect Southeast Asia and America","Facebook said on Monday it planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project",business,1 -Eguavoen Remains Interim Manager as NFF Reconstitutes Super Eagles’ Technical Crew,"The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super",sports,4 -TV Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive for Covid-19,US TV host Ellen DeGeneres says she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine right now.” Production on,entertainment,3 -Israeli PM Bennett to Meet Biden as Mideast Tensions Grow,Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s meeting with President Joe Biden comes in the midst of heightened tensions with its regional,politics,2 -"‘Game Changer’: AfCFTA Will Be Largest Free Trade Area in the World, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Onyeama Says","Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would be ia",business,1 -Fireboy DML Announces ‘The Fire Concert’ for January 2022,Multiple award-winning Aftobeats artiste Fireboy DML has announced his first ever headline concert tagged “The Fire Concert”. The concert is,entertainment,3 -Hyundai Faces Seoul Lawsuit over EV Fires as GM Launches Recall,"Hyundai Motor Co is being sued over a string of battery fires in its electric vehicles (EVs), just as General",tech,5 -The Weeknd Gets Annual Holiday in Canada for Super Bowl Performance,"In honour of his halftime Super Bowl show, Toronto mayor John Tory announced the city's decision to enshrine Feb. 7",entertainment,3 -Seplat’s Energy Transition Plan for National Growth Gets Nigeria Government’s Endorsement,"Seplat, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous oil & gas company has disclosed its readiness to champion the quest to improve Africa’s energy",business,1 -"NSIA: No Plans to Move Our Investments Away from Dollar, Says Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund","Managing Director/Chief Executive of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr. Uche Orji, has said the investment authority has no plan",business,1 -"Tanzania Swears-in First Female President, Samia Suluhu, Following Death of Magufuli",Tanzania’s soft-spoken Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday was sworn in as the East African country’s first female president,politics,2 -"As Oil Hits Seven-Year High of $90, OPEC+ to Continue with Additional 400,000bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies OPEC+ are expected to continue their last year’s plan to,business,1 -Lionel Messi Wins Record Seventh Ballon d’Or,"Some of the most illustrious names in soccer’s long history only managed to win the Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most",sports,4 -Lowly Crawley Crush Leeds in Stunning FA Cup Upset,Crawley Town delivered one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as the League Two underdogs tore apart,sports,4 -UK-Funded African Initiative Invests £60m in 360 Renewable Energy Projects,"The Innovate UK KTN, Global Alliance Africa Project, a United Kingdom-funded knowledge-based programme set up to provide solutions to Africa's",business,1 -SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Earth-circling Trip,"SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Opposition PDP Says No Decision Yet on Zoning of 2023 Presidential Election Ticket,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it had not yet decided on the zone that would produce,politics,2 -Arsenal ‘May Stop’ Aubameyang from Representing Gabon after Gambia Airport Debacle,Arsenal have been left furious by the way top player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was treated while away on international duty with,sports,4 -Uncle Joe and the Shifting Dunes of the Middle East,"Dr. Saul Zadka, our international analyst, interviews himself about the recent visit of the American president to the region.Read more",politics,2 -"Travis Scott Should Have Stopped Astroworld Concert Earlier, Says Fire Chief",Rapper Travis Scott should have halted a show in Houston which saw a deadly crowd surge when he noticed people,entertainment,3 -South Korea’s Antitrust Regulator To Fine Google $177m Over Improper Mobile Market Dominance,"South Korea’s competition regulator has vowed to fine Google the U.S. tech giant, $176.9 million (207.4b Korean won) for allegedly",tech,5 -UEFA Abolishes 56-year Old Away Goals Rule in Major Shake-up of Club Competitions,UEFA on Thursday abolished away goals rule in European tournament knockout ties and will take effect from the 2021-22 season.,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution Mocks Federalism, Needs Rejigging, Says Ondo Governor Akeredolu","Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on Thursday, faulted the 1999 constitution,",politics,2 -Oil Hits Highest Since 2014 on Russia-Ukraine Escalation,Oil hit its highest since 2014 on Tuesday as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated after Moscow ordered troops into,business,1 -Analysts Express Cautious Optimism as Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 18.12%,"After 20 consecutive months of increase, the Consumer Price Index(CPI), which measures inflation has dropped to 18.12 per cent (year-on-year)",business,1 -Superb Fury Knocks Out Wilder to Win Trilogy Fight and Retain WBC Heavyweight Title,Tyson Fury delivered a thrilling 11th-round knockout against Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight crown as their trilogy bout,sports,4 -"APC Governors Fayemi, Akeredolu, Sanwo-Olu in Rivers to Woo PDP’s Governor Wike","Some governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday met with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom",politics,2 -Klopp Excited About Firmino’s Form Ahead of Atalanta Clash,Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp compared his team to an orchestra and said on Tuesday that his versatile forward Roberto Firmino,sports,4 -"Kanye West Concedes US Election Defeat, Will Run Again in 2024","Rapper Kanye West has acknowledged defeat in the US presidential election, but has assured fans he'll be back in 2024. The",politics,2 -Bayern See Off Lazio to Reach Champiomd Lesgue Quarterfinals,Holders Bayern Munich cruised through to the Champions League quarterfinals for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons after,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Following Court Judgement, Secondus Returns as PDP National Chairman","Uche Secondus on Friday took over as the National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The embattled National Chairman",politics,2 -"China to Put Import Restrictions on Australian Timber, Seafood",China's foreign ministry on Monday said Customs put import restrictions on Australian timber and some seafood due to safety concerns,business,1 -South Africa Toughens Restrictions to Combat Delta Variant,South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in the highly contagious,health,0 -"Nigeria: APC to Determine Presidential Candidate By Consensus, Says Borno Governor Zulum","Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Friday gave an indication that the 2023 presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives",politics,2 -Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah Runs Second Fastest Time in Women’s 100m History,"Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah ran the second fastest women's 100m of all time at the Eugene Diamond League. The Jamaican,",sports,4 -Nigerian Military Launches New Operation to Curb Record Levels of Crude Oil Theft in Niger Delta,"As the battle against crude oil theft, a development that has resulted to severe revenue to the country as well",business,1 -"Nigeria: Northern Caucus Considers Consensus as Mark, Lamido Shoot Ahead In PDP Chairman Race","As the race for the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathers momentum, northern leaders",politics,2 -Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic Beats Berrettini For Record-equalling 20th Grand Slam,"Novak Djokovic has defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 for his sixth Wimbledon crown and becoming the fifth man",sports,4 -Femi Kuti Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to APC Group Over Shirts Bearing Fela’s Name,The son of the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has warned a group affiliated with the ruling party in,politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Economy Records 3.4% GDP Growth, Highest Since 2014","Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.40 per cent in 2021, the highest since 2014, when the economy grew",business,1 -Nigeria: Zipline Signs MoU with Kaduna to Transport Vaccines with Drones,"An American company with specialization in medical product delivery, Zipline, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kaduna State",health,0 -Nigeria: APC Secretary Explains Heavy Security Presence at Party Secretariat,"Senator John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary of Nigeria's governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) says the",politics,2 -Justin Bieber Announces Limited-Edition ‘Peaches’ Cannabis Line,"Justin Bieber officially enters the cannabis industry with Peaches, a limited-run weed product that comes in a sleek, stylized preroll",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Selects 161 Companies for Marginal Oilfields’ Final Bid Round,"Nigeria’s federal government, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), on Thursday announced that 161 successful companies had been shortlisted",business,1 -Ibrahimovic Marks Sweden Return With Assist in 1-0 Win Over Georgia,Zlatan Ibrahimovic created the only goal for Viktor Claesson as Sweden beat Georgia 1-0 on his return to international football,sports,4 -"Attack on Ortom Should Not be Politicised, Buhari Says, Condemns Attempt on Benue Governor’s Life","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the attack by gunmen on Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom should not be politicised, describing",politics,2 -Type O Blood Linked to Lower Covid Risk,A large study adds to evidence that people with type O or Rh−negative blood may be at slightly lower risk,health,0 -South Africa Opens Borders to International Travellers,"South Africa has lifted the ban imposed on air travel from African countries. President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa said",business,1 -Iranians Vote in Presidential Election Marred By Disqualification Row,"Iranians are voting to elect a new president, with all but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani",politics,2 -Oil Drops as New Coronavirus Strain Triggers Demand Recovery Fears,"Oil prices dropped further on Tuesday, adding to steep losses from the previous session, as a new strain of the",business,1 -Biden Expands Quick Bid to Undo Trump’s Immigration Policies,"The Biden administration has announced steps to address harm to thousands of families that were separated at the US-Mexico border,",politics,2 -UK Says More Than 25 Million People Have Had First Covid-19 Vaccine Shot,"More than 25 million people in the UK have now received a first Covid-19 vaccination, 100 days after the first",health,0 -One of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Newborn Twins Dies,Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have announced that their newborn baby boy has died. The pair announced,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Boss Urges Return to Diversified Economy,Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele says the financial regulator is working hard to return Nigeria to the path of,business,1 -Biden Warns of US Peril from Trump’s ‘Dagger’ at Democracy,President Joe Biden forcefully blamed Donald Trump and his supporters Thursday for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy”,politics,2 -Covid-19: Hospitals in Senegal’s Capital Overwhelmed as Virus Surges,"Hospitals in Senegal's capital Dakar were ""close to saturation"" on Monday due to a surge in Covid-19 patients, with overworked medical personnel",health,0 -"Walmart, Disney Suspend Contributions to US. Lawmakers who Opposed Biden Certification","Walmart Inc, the world’s biggest retailer and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to U.S.",politics,2 -"Conde Re-elected for Third Term in Guinea, Opposition Dismisses Vote","Electoral authorities in Guinea has declared President Alpha Conde of Guinea winner of Sunday's election with 59.49% of the vote,",politics,2 -India Launches Biggest Vaccination Drive as Virus Cases Surge,India has started vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 in its biggest push yet against,health,0 -Eddie Murphy Returns as Prince Akeem in New ‘Coming 2 America’ Movie,"Amazon Studios has unveiled the first trailer for ‘Coming 2 America,’ which sees the return of Eddie Murphy as the",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: It’s Igbo’s Turn to Produce President in 2023, Afenifere, MBF, PANDEF Insist","As the political parties ready for their primaries ahead of the 2023 general election, the general sentiment in the country",politics,2 -Oil Surges Past $113 as OPEC Keeps Supply Unchanged,"Crude oil price on Wednesday continued its upswing as Brent, Nigeria’s benchmark crude, rose above $113 per barrel for the",business,1 -Nigeria: NCC Rejects Telecoms Operators’ Request for Tariff Increase,"The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rejected the request by telecom operators for an upward review of tariff, saying that",business,1 -"UK Minister Visits Nigeria to Support Businesses, Strengthen Economic Partnership","The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Vicky Ford, will be visiting Nigeria for the first time",business,1 -Boeing Faces New Hurdle in 737 MAX Electrical Grounding Issue,U.S. air safety officials have asked Boeing Co (BA.N) to supply fresh analysis and documentation showing numerous 737 MAX subsystems,business,1 -"NASA: Mystery Object Orbiting Earth Is 54-year-old Rocket, Not Asteroid","A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all, astronomers confirmed Wednesday. Observations by",tech,5 -Italy to Shut Shops and Schools on Monday Amid Covid Spike,"Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of Italy on Monday, with PM Mario Draghi warning of a",health,0 -"WTO Laments Absence of Substantive DG, US Makes Weird Proposal to Restart Elective Process",The World Trade Organisation on Friday stated that the absence of a substantive director general is hurting its operations and,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele ‘Focused on Robust Monetary Policy, Building Strong Financial System’","Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday, reiterated that he was currently focused on achieving",business,1 -Champions League: Barcelona Edge Past Dynamo Kyiv,Barcelona registered three wins from three in the Champions League as they beat a depleted Dynamo Kyiv to go top,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Debt Service Hits N1.94trn, Overwhelms Revenue by N310bn",Debt service cost outstripping the country’s revenue is an indication of dangers ahead; policymakers must implement reforms to save the,business,1 -MVP Lebron James Leads LA Lakers to First NBA Title in 10 Years,The Los Angeles Lakers ended a decade-long wait for a 17th NBA title as they beat the Miami Heat 106-93,sports,4 -Marcus Rashford Awarded MBE for Campaign to End Child Food Poverty,Marcus Rashford has vowed to continue his campaign to support vulnerable children after receiving and MBE for his drive to,sports,4 -Euro 2020: Netherlands Secure Last-16 Spot After Comfortable 2-0 Win Against Austria,The Netherlands have booked a spot in the Euro 2020 last 16 as Group C winners after an early Memphis,sports,4 -Bale’s Agent Says Madrid Exit Closer,Gareth Bale is closer to leaving Real Madrid now than at any time during his seven years at the Spanish,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Reshuffles Cabinet, Makes New Appointments","Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, has reshuffled his cabinet with some commissioners taking and senior government officials assigned new",politics,2 -"WHO to Trial Malaria, Arthritis Drugs as Covid Treatments",The World Health Organization (WHO) will test three new drugs as potential treatments for people in hospital with severe COVID-19,health,0 -Premier League Champions Liverpool Slip to Offer Man. United New Year’s Boost,Liverpool were left frustrated by a host of missed chances as they drew 0-0 at Newcastle United to round off,sports,4 -"Schwarzenegger, Shriver Divorce Final after 10 Years",Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Attack Won’t Stop Me from Running for Election, Says Ex-Central Bank Chief Soludo","Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, has said that he will not be forced",politics,2 -President Lungu Aims to Fend off Perennial Rival Hichilema as Zambia Votes in Tense Polls,Zambians are voting in nationwide elections after a tense campaign dominated by economic woes and the impact of the coronavirus,politics,2 -Nigeria Football Federation Denies Receiving $1.5m Covid Support from FIFA,"The Nigeria Football Federation has described as total falsehood, a report in “a noxious online publication” that it has received",sports,4 -Eight Covid-19 Cases Puts Raja Casablanca’s Champions League S/Final with Zamalek in Jeopardy,"Raja Casablanca on Tuesday announced six new Covid-19 cases among their players, just a day after their 1-0 home defeat",sports,4 -"I Went to Seek IBB’s Blessing, Says Tinubu","Former governor of Lagos State and frontline presidential hopeful, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday visited former military president, General Ibrahim",politics,2 -Nigeria: 11 Governors Yet to Publicly Receive Covid Vaccine,No fewer than 11 state governors are yet to publicly take the COVID-19 vaccine jab after taking delivery of their,health,0 -Seventy-year-old Man Arrested in Hit-And-Run Death of Nicki Minaj’s Father,A 70-year-old man has been arrested  in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father. Charles Polevich faces charges of,entertainment,3 -Barcelona’s President Bartomeu Resigns,"Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned following increasing fan pressure and a public fall-out with Lionel Messi. Bartomeu, who",sports,4 -"Super League: Florentino Perez Insists Madrid, Chelsea, Man City Won’t Be Expelled From Champions League","The president of the new European Super League, Florentino Perez, has assured the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City that",sports,4 -"Facebook, Google Plan New Undersea Cables to Connect Southeast Asia and America","Facebook said on Monday it planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project",tech,5 -"Amazon Gains Record $190bn in Value, One Day after Meta’s Record Plunge",A day after Facebook owner Meta Platforms (msuffered the deepest loss of stock market value in history for a U.S.,business,1 -Rooney Named Interim Manager at Derby County his first role in management After Cocu’s Sacking,Wayne Rooney has agreed to take his first steps into management at Derby after the Championship's bottom club sacked Phillip,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Northern Governors Condemn Southern Counterparts Over Power Shift, Say VAT Not Sales Tax",The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned statements by their Southern Governors Forum (SGF) that the Presidency must go,politics,2 -Facebook Unveils New Controls for Kids Using Its Platforms,"Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens",tech,5 -Liverpool Beat Arsenal to Cut Man City’s Premier League Lead to One Point,A clinical Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-0 to cut Manchester City's once double-digit lead at the top of the Premier League,sports,4 -Nigeria Seals Oil and Gas Local Content Development Deal with Senegal,The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Senegalese Petroleum Industry have agreed to sign a Memorandum of,business,1 -Super Eagles Come From Behind to Beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in AFCON Qualifier,Nigeria overcame a stunning early goal to turn the screw on Sierra Leone and eventually win 2-1 to pick all,sports,4 -CBN Cuts Lending Rate to 11.5%,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), on Tuesday, resolved to tweak its controlling lending rate while",business,1 -Hyundai Motor to Replace Battery Systems in Costly Electric Car Recall,"Hyundai Motor Co will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks, a problem which",tech,5 -Google Doodle Honors Legendary Nigerian Musician Oliver De Coque On 74th Birthday,"Legendary Nigerian guitarist and highlife musician, Oliver De Coque, has been honoured with Google Doodle on his 74th posthumous birthday.",entertainment,3 -AstraZeneca Vaccine Less Effective Against South Africa Variant,"AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine has shown limited efficacy against mild disease caused by the variant first identified in South Africa,",health,0 -Trump Escalates Claims of Voter Fraud on Twitter,President Donald Trump has continued to push his unsubstantiated claims of illegality in the voting process in states like Pennsylvania. The,politics,2 -"NNPC Determined to Compete with Private Sector Players in Oil Industry, Says GMD Kyari",There appears to be no going back on the push by the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to,business,1 -Asian Stocks Inch Higher as Investors Await US Election Results,Asian stocks were mostly higher on Thursday as investors continued to wait for the result of the United States presidential,business,1 -"Buhari’s Executive Order 10 Will Destroy Criminal Justice System in States, Rivers Governor Wike Says","Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has cautioned the federal government against the implementation of Executive Order 10, which he says",politics,2 -"I Will Support Tinubu to Win in 2023, Says VP Osinbajo as South-West APC Promises Presidential Candidate 90% of Votes",Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday declared his readiness to give total support to the All Progressives Congress Presidential,politics,2 -Nigeria to Pay More for Petrol Subsidy as Oil Hits $85,"Oil prices continued their surge on Wednesday, hitting a two-month high amid projections that lack of production capacity and limited",business,1 -"Euro 2020 Semi-final ‘Very Special Opportunity’ to Make England Fans Happy, Southgate Says","England have a ""very special opportunity"" to make the country happy when they face Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final",sports,4 -Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan ‘Gives Conditions’ to Join Presidential Race as APC Extends Sale of Forms to May 12,"Fresh facts have emerged from the recent meeting in Abuja between the former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, and National Chairman",politics,2 -"Nigeria: South-South Governors Okowa, Obaseki, Emmanuel in Race to Become Atiku’s Running Mate","The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, may pick his running mates from among a",politics,2 -The Weeknd Donates $1m to Relief Efforts in Ethiopia,"The Weeknd has announced that he will donate $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia, where an ongoing conflict between the government and the",entertainment,3 -"South African Variant Can ‘Break Through’ Pfizer Vaccine, Israeli Study Says","The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can “break through” Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to some extent, a real-world data study",health,0 -Kamaru Usman Clinches Record Thirteenth-straight UFC Welterweight Win,Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title by winning his 13th successive UFC bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The,sports,4 -Watford Promoted to Premier League,Watford have been promoted to the Premier League after beating Millwall 1-0 at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Watford now joins,sports,4 -Aubameyang Sleeps on Airport Floor in Gambia,Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon team mates were forced to spend the night sleeping on the airport floor,sports,4 -Nigeria: Shell to Pay $110 Million to End 30-Year Ogoni Oil Spill Case,"Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), has finally agreed to pay compensation for oil spillages in the Ogoni community",business,1 -Kano Governor Ganduje Says APC Presidential Candidate Tinubu Has Agreed to Pick a Muslim VP,Gov. Ganduje of Kano State on Friday claimed that the APC presidential candidate Tinubu has agreed to pick a Muslim,politics,2 -Russians Rush for Dollars as Sanctions Threaten Ruble Collapse,Russians are lining up at cash machines around the country to withdraw foreign currency as new sanctions to punish the,business,1 -Nigeria: APC Zoning Presidency to South Puts PDP in Quandary,"The decision, Tuesday, by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone its presidential ticket to the Southern part of",politics,2 -Propetrol’s Ebohon Bags Forbes Outstanding CEO Award,"Founder and CEO of Propetrol Limited, Harry Ebohon, has been slated to receive the Outstanding CEO Award at the Forbes",business,1 -Mozambique Blames Islamists Militants For Attack Near Gas Project,"Mozambique’s defence ministry has blamed Islamist militants for carrying out Wednesday's attack in the northern town of Palma, close to",politics,2 -"China’s Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban","Xiaomi Corp filed a complaint in a Washington district court on Friday against the US Defence and Treasury Departments, seeking",tech,5 -"Nigeria to Partner with Vietnam On Agriculture, Technology","As the use of modern technologies in agriculture is gradually gaining momentum across Africa, Nigeria is ready to collaborate with",business,1 -Buhari Cancels Restoration of INTELS’ Pilotage Contract,"The battle by INTELS Nigeria Limited to retain its service boat contract in the pilotage district of Lagos, Warri, Bonny,",business,1 -"NNPC May Float Initial Public Offering in 2024, GMD Kyari Reveals","Nigerians and foreign investors interested in owning shares in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), which is set for full",business,1 -"Tokyo 2020: Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega Wins First Athletics Gold in 10,000m","Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega has won the first athletics gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the men’s 10,000m. The 21-year-old's",sports,4 -Twitter Co-Founder Dorsey Takes Aim at Board in Series of Tweets,Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) co-founder Jack Dorsey took aim at the social media company's board in a series of tweets late,tech,5 -"Zenith Bank’s Share Price Makes History, Outperforms GTCO on NGX","For the first time in many years, the stock price of Zenith Bank Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX)",business,1 -"Nigeria: APC Moves to Retain Buni as Interim Chairman, Bello as Acting Chair","In a dramatic turn of events, leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have agreed to keep Yobe",politics,2 -Eurozone Manufacturing Takes Hit Due to Lockdowns,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.6 in November 2020, from 54.8 in the previous month but above",business,1 -"Nigeria: Nothing will Bring Me Back to Partisan Politics, Obasanjo Tells PDP Leaders","Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday restated his vow not to return to partisan politics. Obasanjo, 84, made this known",politics,2 -Joshua-Pulev Weigh-in Gets Fiesty Ahead of Saturday’s Title Fight,"Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev had a confrontational weigh-in ahead of their world title fight on Saturday evening, with Joshua",sports,4 -Nigeria: Cross River Governor Ayade Dumps PDP for APC,"Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has defected from the People's Democratic Party to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).",politics,2 -Radisson Blu Anchorage Lagos Opens New Business Lounge,"The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, has completed a massive renovation of the Business Lounge which is",business,1 -Alphabet Beats Expectations on Google Ad Spike,"Google owner Alphabet Inc on Tuesday beat expectations for third-quarter revenue, a positive sign that its advertising business is overcoming",business,1 -"Nigeria: Governors Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Abdulrazaq, Sule, Inuwa, Matawalle, Others Secure APC Guber Tickets","In what seemed like a clean sweep of their elections, nearly all the first term governors of the All Progressives",politics,2 -Nigeria: CSOs Want Buhari to Sign Amended Electoral Act,"Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Civil Society Partners on Electoral Matters, have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to",politics,2 -"Belarus Olympic Athlete ‘Safe’, under Police Protection",Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has said she is “safe” and under police protection in Japan after claiming she had been,sports,4 -FIFA Launches FIFA+ to Bring Free Football Entertainment to Fans Everywhere,"FIFA is excited to announce the launch of FIFA+, a world-class digital platform created to connect football fans across the",sports,4 -China’s Mars Rover Makes First Drive Across Red Planet a Week After Landing,China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red,tech,5 -Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Men’s All-time International Scoring Record,Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 110th international goal for Portugal to overtake Iran's Ali Daei as the men's all-time international,sports,4 -Trump Faces Flurry of Investigations Beyond January 6 Probe,As Donald Trump's lawyers try to block the White House from releasing records to the congressional committee investigating the Jan.,politics,2 -South Africa: Wealthy Gupta Brothers Arrested in UAE,"Two brothers from the wealthy Gupta family have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, the South African government has",business,1 -Naomi Osaka Cries at Cincinnati Masters Press Conference,Naomi Osaka broke down in tears before resuming her first news conference since the controversy over refusing to speak to,sports,4 -Biopic About Nigerian Monarch Jaja of Opobo in Development,"A biopic based on the life of 19th century Nigerian monarch, King Jaja of Opobo, is in the works. The",entertainment,3 -NNPC’s Assets Rise by 18.7% as Corporation Publishes 2020 Audited Results,"For the third time since it was established 44 years ago, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday officially",business,1 -Trump Maintains Grip on Republican Party Despite Violent Insurrection,"As a raging band of his supporters scaled walls, smashed windows, used flagpoles to beat police and breached the U.S.",politics,2 -US Spy Agencies Say Origins of Covid-19 May Never be Known,The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19,health,0 -Fuel Queues Lengthen in Abuja as NNPC Cautions against Panic Buying,"Several filling stations in Abuja had long queues to deal with on Tuesday, just as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation",business,1 -UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.1% in Q4 2020 on Covid-induced Lockdown,The unemployment rate in the UK increased to 5.1% in the three months to December of 2020 from 5% in,business,1 -"Italy Face Spain, Belgium Clash with France in Nations League Semis",World Cup holders France will play Belgium in the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League following Thursday's draw for the,sports,4 -Djokovic’s Australian Open Vaccine Exemption Ignites Backlash,"Australians have reacted angrily to news that tennis player Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open, after he was",sports,4 -Edo Election: YIAGA Africa Carpets INEC for Bungling Logistics,"One of the Edo State governorship election observer groups, the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth, and Advancement Africa (YIAGA Africa),",politics,2 -Nigeria Grants NLNG $52m Tax Waiver for Bodo Bridge Construction,Nigeria’s federal government has granted the Nigeria LNG Limited N20 billion (about $52m) in tax waiver for the construction of,business,1 -US Stocks Rise on Strong Jobs Data,"Wall Street rose for the fourth session in a row on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite",business,1 -"28 Years After, 1994 Super Eagles to Get Promised Houses for Winning Nations Cup","Twenty-eight (28) years after winning the African Cup of Nations, Nigeria's Federal Government has redeemed it’s housing pledge to the",sports,4 -Nigeria: NAFDAC Advises against Use of Sex Enhancement Drugs,"The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to desist from using performance-enhancing substances",health,0 -"Nigeria Immigration, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration Management","The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has said that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Chinese mobile technologies giant,",health,0 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Opposes Suit to Remove Arabic Inscriptions from Banknotes,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opposed a suit seeking to remove the Ajami (Arabic) inscriptions on naira notes.,business,1 -Uganda Unveils Herbal Medicine to Treat Covid,Health authorities in Uganda have approved a locally manufactured herbal medicine to treat Covid-19 patients and other viral infections. The,health,0 -"Man City Begins Title Defence at Tottenham, Man Utd Host Leeds, Liverpool visit Norwich on 2021/22 Premier League",Premier League champions Manchester City get their 2021/22 title defence underway at Tottenham Hotspur when the new season kicks off,sports,4 -Belgium Complete Perfect Euro 2020 Group Campaign With Win Over Finland,Belgium completed a perfect group campaign with a 2-0 victory over Finland at the European Championship on Monday. An own,sports,4 -AS Roma Academy Opens in Abuja,"Italian football giants, AS Roma, have kicked off their youth  football academy operations in Abuja, Nigeria. UEFA licensed coaches, Portuguese",sports,4 -"Chelsea, Man City Withdraw from European Super League",English Premiership side Manchester City have withdrawn from the European Super League. Chelsea are also preparing documents to formally withdraw,sports,4 -"Oil Soars to Seven-Year High, Surges Near $87",Oil prices traded within striking distance of its seven-year high at $86.71 per barrel on Monday on continuing supply constraints,business,1 -Pfizer to Seek US Authorisation for 3rd Vaccine Dose,"Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorisation for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot",health,0 -FCMB Founder Subomi Balogun Gifts UI $13m Pediatrics Hospital,"The founder of FCMB Group, Chief Olasubomi Balogun, has donated his Otunba Tunwase National Pediatrics Centre (OTNPC) in Ijebu Ode",business,1 -Leading African Bank Executives Appraise Nigeria at THISDAY ARISE Virtual Event,Executives of some of the largest commercial banks in African have expressed their thoughts on the Nigerian project and the,business,1 -Sevilla 0-4 Chelsea: Giroud Breaks Champions League Record With Four-goal Haul in Spain,"Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has become the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick on a record breaking night,",sports,4 -Pinnick Restates NFF’s Support for Nigeria Pitch Awards,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, restated the Federation’s support and endorsement for the Nigeria Pitch",sports,4 -Nigeria: President Buhari’s Aide Onochie Denies Being Member of Any Political Party,"A Nigerian presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie has denied being a member of any political party in the country. Onochie made",politics,2 -"Ekiti Election: Be Magnanimous in Victory, Buhari Tells Oyebanji, Says Success Indicative of People’s Confidence in APC","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Ekiti State governor-elect and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, on his",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Ahead of National Convention, APC to Screen Akume, Yari, Adamu, Al-Makura on Monday",The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will Sunday begin the screening of some aspirants for various positions in the National,politics,2 -WHO Says No Evidence Monkeypox Virus Has Mutated,"The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the U.N.",health,0 -Access Bank Targets Eight More African Countries in Expansion Drive,Access Bank Plc has unfolded plans to expand to eight more African countries as part of a strategy to support,business,1 -"Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles Pulls Out of Gymnastics Team Final, Wants to ‘Focus on Mental Health’","Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles has pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final saying she ""have to focus",sports,4 -"Okupe Withdraws as Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Paves Way for Substantive VP Candidate","Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has withdrawn from his position as running mate to the presidential candidate of the Labour",politics,2 -Matsuyama Makes History as First Japanese to Win Masters Title,Hideki Matsuyama held off the field to win the Masters by one stroke at Augusta National and become the first,sports,4 -France to Cut Covid Isolation Time for Fully Vaccinated People,France says it will reduce the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19. Health Minister Olivier,health,0 -Nigeria: Ayu Emerges Consensus PDP Chairmanship Candidate,"Northern stakeholders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have picked former Senate President, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, as the consensus",politics,2 -"Nigeria VP Osinbajo Denies Providing 7,000 Delegates Free Accommodation Ahead of APC Primaries","The Osinbajo Campaign Organisation has denied media reports that it planned to provide hotel accommodation for more than 7,000 All",politics,2 -Lampard Excited by Ziyech Promise after First Chelsea Goal,Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he expects Hakim Ziyech to prove his value after the Moroccan star scored his,sports,4 -Coronavirus: Ireland to Enter New Six-week Lockdown from Wednesday,Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced a new six-week ‘level 5’ lockdown to try and fence off the rising,health,0 -"Deal Done for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury Heavyweight Title Fight, Promoter Says",Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said a deal for the world heavyweight champion to meet Tyson Fury in an undisputed,sports,4 -"Buhari Congratulates Osun Governor-Elect Adeleke, Says People’s Will Must Be Respected",The President reassured the nation that the commitment of his administration towards having credible elections remains unshaken.Read more,politics,2 -"Nigeria Fast Descending into Dictatorship, Yoruba Socio-Political Group Afenifere Warns","The apex Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, on Saturday raised the alarm that Nigeria is fast becoming a dictatorial and tyrannical",politics,2 -Nigeria: Police Whisk Away Ex-Imo Governorship Contestant Nwosu in Dramatic Arrest,"The Imo State Police Command, confirmed on Sunday the arrest of a former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA),",politics,2 -Catalan Separatist Carles Puigdemont Arrested in Italy,Exiled Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has been detained in Italy on a Spanish arrest warrant. Spain has accused him,politics,2 -"Pinnick Commends Eagles’ Endeavour Despite AFCON Ouster, Shifts Focus to World Cup Play-Off with Ghana","President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Sunday commended the efforts of the Super Eagles despite",sports,4 -"Diego Maradona Death: Eight Doctors, Nurses to Be Tried for Homicide in Argentina","Eight people who took care of soccer legend Diego Maradona will be tried in Argentina courts for homicide, according to",sports,4 -"THISDAY Projects: With Northern Presidential Candidate, PDP Set to Lose Key Southern States in 2023","Although the decision by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to throw its 2023 presidential ticket open, has not been",politics,2 -"Xiaomi to Open Car Plant in Beijing with Annual Output of 300,000 Vehicles","Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp will build a plant that can produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Beijing for its electric vehicle",tech,5 -Malawi’s President Dissolves Cabinet Over Corruption Allegations,"Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved the country’s entire cabinet amid charges of corruption against several ministers, he announced in",politics,2 -Santos Say Messi Needs 448 More Goals to Break Pele’s Record,Lionel Messi has not broken Pele's goalscoring record for a single club and will have to score 448 more Barcelona,sports,4 -Match Abandoned in France as Payet Throws Bottle Back into Crowd after Being Hit,Dimitri Payet was hit by a bottle and threw it back into the crowd before fans stormed the pitch causing,sports,4 -Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Makes Guardian UK’s Best Albums of 2020 List,Wizkid‘s fourth studio album ‘Made In Lagos’ has been listed among The Guardian UK‘s Top 50 Best Albums of 2020. The 14-track,entertainment,3 -Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Sees 2020 Profits Drop 44% to $49bn,"Saudi Arabia’s state-backed oil giant Aramco announced Sunday that its profits nearly halved in 2020 to $49 billion, a big",business,1 -Nigeria to Lose Over $1bn to Under-Production as OPEC Raises Oil Quota,"At a conservative price of $70 per barrel, Nigeria might lose as much as $1.085 billion in February as a",business,1 -Ladan Bosso Expected to Return as Flying Eagles Boss,"Coach Ladan Bosso is a favourite for the Flying Eagles job, with sources suggesting he'll be reengaged by the Nigeria",sports,4 -"Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Other European Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine","Italy's medicines regulator on Monday announced the precautionary, temporary ban on using AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine amid new reports of people",health,0 -Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane Wins African Footballer of Year Again,"Mane converted the winning penalty in February as Senegal beat Egypt in the Cup of Nations final, his country's first",sports,4 -Germany Suffer Shock World Cup Qualifier Loss to North Macedonia,North Macedonia scored an 85th-minute winner through Eljif Elmas to stun hosts Germany 2-1 in their World Cup Group J,sports,4 -Arsenal Boss Arteta Angered That Training Ground Fight Between Luiz and Ceballos Was Leaked,"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says there will be ""consequences"" for the source who leaked a story about an incident between",sports,4 -Nigeria Lifts Twitter Ban After 7-Month Suspension,"The federal government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on Twitter effective from 12 midnight of January 13, 2022. This",tech,5 -Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower in December,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI was revised lower to 55.2 in December 2020, from an initial estimate of 55.5",business,1 -IMF Raises Nigeria’s Economic Growth Projection to 3.4%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Nigeria’s 2022 economic growth forecast from the 2.7 per cent it had previously,business,1 -"With Almost 700,000 Daily Under-Production, Nigeria and Angola Account for Half of OPEC’s Oil Supply Gap",Almost half the shortfall in planned oil supply by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies is,business,1 -Chelsea Set to Replace Lampard with Tuchel,"Chelsea will replace Frank Lampard with Thomas Tuchel, Raphael Honigstein can reveal. Lampard will lose his job as Chelsea manager",sports,4 -Trump Calls Bitcoin ‘a Scam Against the Dollar’,"Former US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business that he sees Bitcoin as a ""scam"" affecting the value of",business,1 -"Biden, Yellen Say GOP Virus Aid Too Small, Democrats Push on",US President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats,politics,2 -Covid-Hit Tunisia Kick High-Flying Super Eagles Out of AFCON with 1-0 Win,Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef,sports,4 -Nigeria 0-1 Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Clip Eagles’ Wings,The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles in an international friendly played in Austria on Friday. A,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Osinbajo, Kyari, Obaigbena to Headline Seplat’s Energy Summit","Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari as well the",business,1 -"Nigeria: Aiteo Denies Fresh Leak in its Facilities, Decries Incessant Attacks on Oil Assets","Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), on Sunday denied reports that a new leak had been discovered at its",business,1 -Billionaire Adventurer Richard Branson Reaches Space in His Own Ship,"Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.",tech,5 -Tunisian President Appoints Ambassador to US,"Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Hanene Tajouri Bessassi as ambassador to the United States, he said on Monday, weeks after",politics,2 -Chris Brown Hints At Possible Joint Project with Drake,"A Breezy and Drizzy collaborative album may have seemed far-fetched once upon a time, but in 2020, it sounds like",entertainment,3 -Nigerian Governors Don’t Want President Buhari to Appear Before Lawmakers on Thursday,"During the emergency meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) at the State House, Abuja, a prominent",politics,2 -Trump Pardons Rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black in Final Hours of Presidency,American rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black have been pardoned by US President Donald Trump. Late on Tuesday in his,entertainment,3 -"Buhari Is Nigeria’s Most Popular Politician in Generations, VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said at the weekend in London that President Muhammadu Buhari was the only politician",politics,2 -"WHO Says Rich Countries Should Donate Vaccines, Not Use Boosters",Top officials at the World Health Organization say there's not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines,health,0 -"China Removes TripAdvisor, 104 Other Apps in ‘Cleansing Campaign’","China has removed 105 apps including that of US travel firm TripAdvisor Inc from app stores in the country, under",tech,5 -Plenty of Pitfalls Await Zuckerberg’s ‘Metaverse’ Plan,"When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the ""metaverse” — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet,",tech,5 -Re-emergence of Fuel Subsidy in Nigeria Worrisome: IMF,The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern over the re-emergence of fuel subsidy in Nigeria in the face of the,business,1 -Republicans Defy Trump to Back Capitol Riot Probe,"The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted, with Republican support, for a commission to investigate the Capitol riot. Thirty-five",politics,2 -"Former Senate President Saraki Meets Obasanjo, Warns Nigerians Against Electing President without Energy","One of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential aspirants, Dr. Bukola Saraki has met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as he",politics,2 -"IOCs Killing Local Oil Servicing Companies in Nigeria, Says Wabote",Mr. Simbi Wabote has taken a swipe at international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country.Read more,business,1 -‘Black Widow’ Helps Disney Collect $125m in Online Revenue,Walt Disney said in a court filing on Friday that it has garnered $125 million in online revenue from the,business,1 -‘Unacceptable Error’: Facebook Mistakenly Labels Black Men ‘Primates’,Facebook has announced that it disabled its topic recommendation feature after it mistook Black men for “primates” in a video,tech,5 -Man United Slip Up in Premier League Title Race in 3-3 Draw Against Everton,Manchester United twice let a lead slip away as Everton battled back to secure a 3-3 draw to put a,sports,4 -Let Computers Do It: Film Set Tragedy Spurs Call to Ban Guns,"With computer-generated imagery, it seems the sky’s the limit in the magic Hollywood can produce: elaborate dystopian universes. Trips to",tech,5 -Buhari’s Supporters Considering Former President Jonathan to Succeed Him,"In a major political development fuelled by power intrigues and permutations, President Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters are considering backing former President",politics,2 -15 West African Countries To Start Cross-Border Debt Market in 2023,"As a way of achieving a robust integration for West African economies and finances, 15 Countries are ready to link",business,1 -US Spy Agencies Say Origins of Covid-19 May Never be Known,The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19,health,0 -"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Not Qualified To Be APC Presidential Candidate, Says Party Vice Chairman Lukman","The National Vice Chairman, North West, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said as far as",politics,2 -US Open Final: Medvedev Ends Djokovic’s Calender Grand Slam Bid,A game from the end of his bid for what would have been the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s,sports,4 -"Nigeria: 90 Oil Platforms, 300 Producing Wells at Stake in $1.2m Seplat, ExxonMobil’s Onshore Assets Acquisition Deal","The President of ExxonMobil Upstream Oil and Gas, Liam Mallon has provided more details about the ongoing deal between the",business,1 -"Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44bn Twitter Buyout Deal, Board to Fight",Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapseRead more,business,1 -Nigeria: How $1.5bn Contracts Pitted Transport Minister Amaechi against Ports MD Bala-Usman,"Last week’s suspension of Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman, at the request of the",politics,2 -Nuno Espirito Santo to Leave Wolves through ‘Mutual Agreement’,Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will leave the club after their final Premier League match of the season against,sports,4 -Nigeria Hotel Owners Urge Members to Ignore FIRS’ Bid to Install Collection Software for VAT,The Incorporated Trustees of the Hotel Owners and Managers Association Lagos (HOMAL) has directed its members to treat with disdain,business,1 -"Nigeria: Atiku Mocks Tinubu and Peter Obi, Says They Can’t Take First and Most Important Decision",In an apparent mockery of some other frontline contestants in the 2023 presidential election who were unable to choose,politics,2 -"Nigeria Says Ajaokuta Rolling Mill Can’t Be Ready again in 2022 ‘Due to Covid, Russia-Ukraine War’",Nigeria's federal government has ruled out the possibility of completing the 43-year old Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill in Kogi state,business,1 -Dangote to Expand into Oil and Gas in Cameroon,"Africa’s richest man and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is diversifying his group’s investments in Cameroon, starting with energy.",business,1 -Twitter Investors Sue Elon Musk for ‘Stock Manipulation’ During Takeover Bid,"World's richest man, Elon Musk has been sued by Twitter Inc. investors, claiming he manipulated the company's stock price downward",business,1 -Nigeria’s Senior Lawyers Condemn Political Interference in Appointment of Judges,"The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BoSAN) on Monday, decried the continued interference of the executive arm of government",politics,2 -Biden Rejects New Republican Infrastructure Offer,US President Joe Biden and Republicans entered the weekend sharply at odds over how to craft an infrastructure deal that,business,1 -Nigeria: Governing APC Formally Informs INEC of February 26 Convention,The All Progressives Congress (APC) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially communicate its plan to,politics,2 -Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release,"Black Widow has a new enemy: the Walt Disney Co. Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,”",business,1 -Nigeria: APC in Jeopardy Over Buni’s Continued Stay as National Chair,Wednesday’s Supreme Court judgement in the Ondo State governorship election might have opened the pandora’s box within the All Progressives,politics,2 -"Liverpool Sink Further as Richarlison, Sigurdsson Give Everton First Anfield Win Since 1999",Goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson gave Everton their first win at Anfield since 1999 ending their 24-game winless at,sports,4 -Nigeria to Activate Emergency Response against Ebola,"Nigeria’s federal government is set to take measures against a possible resurgence of Ebola disease in the country, the Director",health,0 -Late Foden Strike Lifts Man City Over Dortmund in Champions League Quarter-final,Manchester City secured a last-gasp victory against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Etihad Stadium,sports,4 -Facebook Blames ‘Faulty Configuration Change’ for Nearly Six-Hour Global Outage,"Facebook Inc blamed a ""faulty configuration change"" for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that prevented the company's 3.5 billion users",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Bello Serves Notice for APC NEC Meeting, Moves to Stabilise Party","In a move meant to establish and consolidate his leadership, the Niger State Governor and acting National Chairman of",politics,2 -Liverpool Look to Overturn 1-3 Deficit to Real Madrid at Anfield,Real Madrid arrive at Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool in high spirits after,sports,4 -"Emirates’ Offer to Partner Nigeria on National Carrier Will Encourage Bidders, Aviation Minister Sirika Says",The management of Emirates Airlines has made an offer to partner with the Nigerian government in its quest to establish,business,1 -Pogba Sends Man United Top of Premier League After Narrow Win at Burnley,Paul Pogba’s second-half volley ensured Manchester United edged past a dogged Burnley to go three points clear at the top,sports,4 -Sunak Top as Six Candidates Make Second Round of UK PM Race,"Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has secured the most votes from Tory MPs after the first round of voting, in",politics,2 -WHO Approves Emergency Use of China’s Sinopharm Covid Vaccine,The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm. Friday’s decision by,health,0 -NNPC Will Protect Nigeria’s Interest in Divesting Oil Companies: GMD Kyari,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday assured that it would protect the interest of Nigeria in any transaction,business,1 -OPEC+ Misses Oil Supply Target as Over-Compliance Hits 117% in November,Compliance with oil production cuts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies known as OPEC+ stood,business,1 -Kaduna Governorship Race: APC Retains Muslim-Muslim Ticket as Uba Sani Picks El-Rufai’s Deputy,"The governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has picked Dr. Hadiza",politics,2 -Apple Closes in on $3tn Market Value,"Apple Inc's market value hovered just shy of the $3 trillion mark on Monday, following a stunning run over the",tech,5 -Ebrahim Raisi Sworn in as Iran’s Eighth President,Ebrahim Raisi has been sworn in as Iran’s eighth president. At the ceremony in the country’s parliament in Tehran on,politics,2 -"NSSF, Nigerian Artists, Others to Raise Funds For Covid-19 Vaccination","The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a brainchild of Global Citizen (GC), an international advocacy organisation and the Nigeria Sovereign",health,0 -"We’ll Work to Restore Access, Twitter Reassures Nigerians","American microblogging and social networking service, Twitter says it's working to restore access for all Nigerians who rely on social",tech,5 -"96 Firms Bid for Rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Oil Pipelines, Depots","Ninety-six companies from various jurisdictions have indicated interest in rehabilitating the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) downstream infrastructure, including critical",business,1 -"Again, Nigerian Court Nullifies Securities Commission’s Removal of Oando Directors",A Federal High court sitting in Kano on Thursday overruled the removal of directors of Oando Plc by the Securities,business,1 -FIFA Clears Leicester’s Ademola Lookman to Represent Nigeria,"The Nigeria Football Federation says it has received the decision of world football –governing body, FIFA, that Leicester City FC",sports,4 -Elon Musk Threatens to Walk Away from Twitter Deal Over Fake Accounts,"Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing",tech,5 -Shina Peller: Why I Chose Accord Party after Dumping APC,"A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Hon. Shina Peller, on Tuesday said he has defected",politics,2 -US Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as 71st Secretary of State,"The Senate has confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden’s commitment to reverse",politics,2 -NNPC Pays $452.5m Cash Call Arrears to IOCs in One Year,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) paid an additional cash call arrears of $452,535,270 to its joint venture (JV) partners",business,1 -Champions League: Ramos to Miss Real Madrid’s Opener with Shakhtar,Sergio Ramos will miss Real Madrid's clash with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League while Eden Hazard's fitness is improving,sports,4 -Nigeria: Aspirants Oppose APC’s Consensus Option for National Chairmanship,Efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect its National Chairman by consensus like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),politics,2 -"Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths, According to WHO Trial","Anti-viral drug remdesivir has little to no effect on Covid patients' chances of survival, according to a study of more",health,0 -Putin Signs Law Paving Way to Rule Until 2036,Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once,politics,2 -"I am the Most Qualified to Be Nigeria’s President in 2023, Says Ex-Senate President Saraki","Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, former Senate President and presidential aspirant, Dr. Bukola Saraki has urged",politics,2 -AfDB to Support African Free Trade with $208bn Worth of Projects,"The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina on Wednesday disclosed that the bank will support the",business,1 -West African Coup Mediators Meet Mali’s Military Leaders,Visiting West African mediators have met Mali's senior military figures who carried out the country’s second coup in less than,politics,2 -Africa CDC Chief Warns of ‘Vaccine War’ Over Access to Jabs,The director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has urged global powers to avoid a “vaccine war”,health,0 -"Nigeria: Protesters Storm PDP, APC, Insist Power Must Go to the South","A group of protesters, largely from a group by name, the Concerned Nigeria Citizens, on Wednesday, barricaded entrances to the",politics,2 -De Bruyne Scores Four as Man City Restore Premier League Lead,Kevin De Bruyne scored a first-half hat trick as Manchester City rolled past Wolves 5-1 at Molineux on Wednesday to,sports,4 -Trump Does Not Plan to Concede Any Time Soon,"After the declaration on Saturday that Democrat Joe Biden had won the race for the White House, Republican President Donald",politics,2 -"Mexico Passes 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths","Mexico has passed the 100,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country, behind the United States, Brazil and",health,0 -Shaquiri Third Liverpool Player to Test Positive for Covid in Past Week,"Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has tested positive for coronavirus, the Swiss Football Association says. Shaqiri, 28, is on international duty",sports,4 -Nigeria Ports Authority Inaugurates First Non-Oil Export Processing Terminal in Lagos,"The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has flagged off the first non-oil export processing terminal, situated in Ibeshe-Ikorodu, Lagos State. The",business,1 -"Nigeria: Foreign Registered Private Jets Ought Not Pay Customs Duties, Says Quits Aviation CEO Iwuajoku","The Chairman and CEO of Quits Aviation Services Limited, Sam Iwuajoku, has reacted to the insistence of the Nigeria Customs",business,1 -"BUA Group, French Company Strengthen Deal on 200,000bpd Refinery Project","The BUA Group and Axens, a France-based petroleum technology company, Wednesday reviewed and signed statements of acknowledgement of the level",business,1 -"Nigeria: Mohammed, Son of Late Military Dictator Sani Abacha, Emerges Kano PDP Gubernatorial Candidate","Mohammed Abacha, a son of the late Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha, has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party,",politics,2 -Nigeria: How $1.5bn Contracts Pitted Transport Minister Amaechi against Ports MD Bala-Usman,"Last week’s suspension of Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman, at the request of the",business,1 -Davido’s Hit Single ‘If’ Gets Gold certification in the US,"Nigerian superstar, Davido's 2017 hit single, 'If' has been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association",entertainment,3 -"Apple Launches iPhone 12 With 5G Speeds, New Screens","Apple Inc unveiled its latest range of iPhones, a product line that Wall Street expects will kick off a new",tech,5 -"Despite Emergency Oil Releases, Omicron Fears, OPEC Sticks to 400,000bpd Supply Hike","Despite concerns over the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, and recent emergency oil reserves releases by a United States-led coalition, the",business,1 -Israel Election: Netanyahu Falls Short of Majority in Exit Polls,Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to fall short of securing the seats needed to form a new government in,politics,2 -Lewandowski Dedicates Brace against Salzburg to Ailing Gerd Mueller,Robert Lewandowski dedicated his two goals in Tuesday's Champions League thrashing over Salzburg to Gerd Mueller after the Poland striker,sports,4 -"Tokyo Bans Fans at 2020 Olympics, Goes into State of Emergency",Organisers of this summer's Tokyo Olympics say the games will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases.,sports,4 -Pop Smoke’s ‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’ Goes 2X Platinum in Less Than Five Months,It’s another bittersweet victory for Pop Smoke. The fallen Brooklyn rapper’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon debut,entertainment,3 -"A Third of Covid Survivors Suffer Neurological or Mental Disorders, Study Suggests","One in three COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with a brain",health,0 -Elon Musk U-Turns on Joining Twitter Board after Becoming Firm’s Largest Shareholder,"Twitter's CEO has said it is ""for the best"" after Elon Musk decided not to join the social media giant's",tech,5 -China Warns Taiwan Independence ‘Means War’ as US Pledges Support,"China has in a strong statement warned that attempts by Taiwan to seek independence from Beijing ""means war"". The warning",politics,2 -"Nigeria: In Deft Political Move, Buhari’s Men Set to Dominate Incoming APC National Working Committee","In a demonstration of deft skill and intriguing art of political     manoeuvring, President Muhammadu Buhari’s men appear to have",politics,2 -"Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Togolese Officials to Take Charge of Nigeria, Liberia Clash","World football governing body, FIFA has appointed Togolese official, Kouassi Attisso Attiogbe as the referee for next Friday’s FIFA World",sports,4 -Djokovic in Australian Open Draw as Visa Saga Continues,"Novak Djokovic remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open on Thursday, with",sports,4 -Nigeria VP Osinbajo Debunks 2023 Presidential Ambition,"Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has debunked suggestions that he has ""quietly"" expressed interest in the 2023 presidential election. Mr",politics,2 -Euro 2020: England Reaches First Major Final in 55 Years After Beating Denmark,Harry Kane netted an extra-time goal as England beat Denmark 2-1 to advance to the 2020 European Championship final against,sports,4 -Private Sector Aids 60% Illicit Financial Flows from Africa: Nigerian Anti-graft Commission,"The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, on Tuesday said the",business,1 -"$29bn Lost in 6 Years as Nigeria’s Economy Bleeds from Massive Oil Theft, High Pipeline Repair Cost","A combination of huge oil pipeline repairs cost and a high-level crude oil theft are bleeding the Nigerian economy, with",business,1 -Trump’s Trial for ‘Inciting Insurrection’ to Start Monday,Donald Trump's impeachment trial over his role in the deadly US Capitol riot is poised to begin next week in,politics,2 -Dangote Unveils New Sugar Brand,"Africa’s leading sugar manufacturer, the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR)has unveiled an innovative sugar brand, tagged: New Look, Same Great Quality.",business,1 -#EndSARS: Premier League Stars Planning Aid for Nigeria,Premier League footballers are in talks over providing aid for victims of the disturbing civil unrest in Nigeria. The country,sports,4 -Elon Musk Named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year,"Elon Musk has been named Time's 2021 Person of the Year. Musk, the richest person on Earth, is the CEO",business,1 -Oil Prices Steady as Omicron Worries Linger,Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as investors worried about the rapid spread,business,1 -Nigeria: Former Bank PHB MD Atuche Jailed 12 Years For $63m Fraud,"A Nigerian court has sentenced Francis Atuche, a former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank), to six",business,1 -"Jota, Mane Score as Liverpool Beat Spirited Burnley","Liverpool's first home game of the season ended in a 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, with Diogo Jota and",sports,4 -ARISE FASHION WEEK to Adhere to Strict Covid-19 Protocols as Runway Shows Begin,"As Africa’s biggest fashion show kicks off, several protocols have been put in place by organisers of the ARISE FASHION",entertainment,3 -"IMF Backs CBN, Cautions against Cryptocurrency Transactions","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned against transacting in cryptocurrency, saying regulating the digital currency remains a concern not",business,1 -Tuchel Says it’s Time For Chelsea FC to Win Champions League Again,Thomas Tuchel has declared Chelsea's readiness to conquer Europe – telling his players: Our time is now. Tuchel is targeting,sports,4 -Oil Prices Head for $100 as Bonny Light Sells for $95,"Oil prices continued their surge on Saturday, sending one of Nigeria’s most valued grades, Bonny Light to $95 and Algeria’s",business,1 -Oppposition PDP Tells Buhari Nigerians Don’t Want a Successor from Him,"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, told President Muhammadu Buhari to perish the thought of pushing forward a successor,",politics,2 -WTO Predicts 8.1% Growth in Export Trade for Africa,The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has forecasted that Africa’s share of the volume of the world’s merchandise export and import,business,1 -Kylie Jenner Named Highest Paid Celebrity Of 2020,"Kylie Jenner has been named the highest paid celebrity of 2020 by Forbes, after she raked in just under $600",entertainment,3 -"19% Eligible Nigerians Vaccinated Against Covid, Says FG","Nigeria's federal government on Monday said the country has been able to fully vaccinate 21,236,404 of its eligible population with",health,0 -"Congo’s Sassou Wins Election By Landslide, Extends 36-Year Reign as President","Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with more than 88% of the vote, official results showed on",politics,2 -Pelosi Calls for China Winter Olympics Boycott,US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a diplomatic boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing due to,sports,4 -Aribo Fires Brace in Rangers’ Eight-goal Thrashing of Hamilton,"Super Eagles’ midfielder, Joe Aribo, fired warnings to Sierra Leone on Sunday ahead of their AFCON 2022 qualifier with Nigeria",sports,4 -"Nigeria: South-south Insists on Zoning, Says Southerner Must Replace Buhari in 2023",As Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) struggle to hammer out a,politics,2 -‘Fraud’: Joshua Blasts Fury after News Heavyweight Clash Might Be Off,"Anthony Joshua called Tyson Fury ""a fraud"" in a furious social media exchange after the news that their heavyweight showdown",sports,4 -Premier League Spending Tops £1bn on Transfer Deadline Day But Still Less Than Previous Year,Cristiano Ronaldo completed his shock move back to Manchester United on transfer deadline day to help push Premier League clubs',sports,4 -Moderna Launches Clinical Trials for HIV Vaccine,Human clinical trials have started for an experimental HIV vaccine that uses the same kind of mRNA technology found in,health,0 -"Nigerian Star Teni Teams Up With Davido in New Song, ‘For You’","Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has joined forces with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new single, ‘For You'. The",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Spends $300m on Johnson & Johnson Vaccines,"Nigeria’s federal government on Thursday gave an update on its fight against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country,",health,0 -Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Mull Soft-Landing for Displaced Chairman Buni,"Worried by the recent turn of events in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which witnessed a dramatic change of",politics,2 -Xavi Hopes Barcelona Can Agree Deal with Al Sadd So He Can ‘Go Back Home’,"Xavi says he wants to ""go back home"" to be Barcelona manager and hopes an agreement can be reached with",sports,4 -"761 Days to 2023 Presidential Election, Nigerian Politicians Start to Re-align","With the 2023 presidential election exactly 761 days away from Sunday, politicians across the two major political parties – the",politics,2 -Microsoft Attempts Takedown of Global Criminal ‘Botnet’,Microsoft announced legal action Monday seeking to disrupt a major cybercrime digital network that uses more than one million zombie,tech,5 -Covid-19: US Allows Emergency Use of Antibody Drug Regeneron,US officials have granted emergency authorisation for an experimental antibody treatment given to President Trump after his Covid-19 diagnosis. The,health,0 -US Suspects Russia of Hacking Government Agencies,Hackers broke into the networks of federal agencies including the Treasury and Commerce departments in attacks revealed just days after,tech,5 -Macron Cements French Presidential Frontrunner Status with Combative Debate Performance,French President Emmanuel Macron cleared a major hurdle on the path to re-election with a combative TV debate performance against,politics,2 -Turkish Lira Plunges after Erdogan Sacks Central Bank Governor,Turkey’s lira plunged 15 percent to near its all-time low after markets opened following President Tayyip Erdogan’s shock weekend decision,business,1 -"Obaseki’s Victory in Edo Election Triumph of Democracy, Says Wike",Ernest Chinwo Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said the outcome of the Edo governorship election would be recorded in,politics,2 -"Oil Price Rises to $58, OPEC Exceeds Output Cut Target",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday said its members had achieved 101% adherence to crude oil output,business,1 -Wall Street Gears up for Second Bout Against Reddit Traders,"Wall Street is gearing up for another week of market mayhem, with signs that the retail frenzy that pumped up",business,1 -"OPEC Misses Production Target over Nigeria, Others’ Under-Performance",The inability of Nigeria and other members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to pump enough crude oil,business,1 -"Tinubu, Wike Meet in France as Atiku Seeks Rapprochement","Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike were Thursday sched⅘uled",politics,2 -‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ Cast Reunite in Special HBO Max Episode,The entire surviving cast of Will Smith's beloved '90s sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ came together for a reunion,entertainment,3 -Kenya Receives One Million Vaccine Doses Via COVAX Initiative,Kenya has received just over one million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine in the first batch from the global COVAX,health,0 -AFCON: Nigeria Cruise into 2nd Round After Beating Sudan 3-1,Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 victory over Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations which booked their spot in the,sports,4 -CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo for Helping Brother and Ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in Scandal,"CNN indefinitely suspended anchor Chris Cuomo on Tuesday after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York",politics,2 -UEFA Urges FIFA to Stop Pushing Biennial World Cup Plan,European football’s governing body UEFA has urged FIFA to stop pushing its plan for a two-year World Cup and instead,sports,4 -Cautious Optimism Trails Research Finding on Efficacy of Cannabis against Covid,Medical experts have advised that more time should be given for evaluation of the research study which identified cannabis compounds,health,0 -Nigeria Approves $755m Road Contract for Dangote as Tax Credit,Nigeria’s federal government on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the award of a contract to Dangote Group for the construction,business,1 -Alibaba Leads Investment Worth Over $300m in Chinese Autonomous Startup DeepRoute.ai,Alibaba Group Holding Limited has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up called DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai,business,1 -Ex-Trump Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor,"Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announced Monday she’s running for Arkansas governor.",politics,2 -Covid-19: Tanzania’s Main Hospital Installs Steam Booths,Tanzania's main referral hospital has installed four steam inhalation machines to treat respiratory problems. Muhimbili National Hospital director Lawrence Maseru,health,0 -Luxury Car Brand Jaguar to Go All-electric by 2025,"Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a",business,1 -Man City Lose £126m in 2020 Due to Pandemic,Manchester City have revealed the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club by reporting a net loss of,sports,4 -Tottenham Hammer Hapless United 6-1,Jose Mourinho returned to Old Trafford and humiliated his former club as Tottenham thrashed Manchester United to record a famous,sports,4 -Transformed Fulham Get Famous Win at Liverpool as Reds Slump to 6th Straight Home Defeat,Fulham took a remarkable step towards Premier League safety with a famous victory at Liverpool as Mario Lemina’s first goal,sports,4 -EgyptAir Deploys B787 Dreamliner to Lagos Route,EgyptAir passengers from Nigeria can now enjoy better deal with more comfort with the deployment of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner,business,1 -Gas Crisis Leaves Europe Searching for Solutions,"A surge in gas prices has hit consumers and energy firms in the UK, with knock-on effects for the food",business,1 -"Buhari Unveils BUA Cement’s Plant in Sokoto, Calls for More Private Sector Investment","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for increased private sector investment in the country, assuring that his administration would continue",business,1 -"OPEC+ Resolves to Continue with Gradual 400,000 bpd Oil Output Hikes",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) again resolved on Thursday to stick to its strategy of gradually reopening its,business,1 -Nigeria Withholds Assent as 136 Countries Ratify 15% Corporate Tax,At least 136 members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and G-20 Nations at the weekend agreed,business,1 -"US May File Antitrust Charges against Facebook in November, Says Washington Post","Facebook Inc may face US anti-trust charges as soon as November, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing four people",tech,5 -Nigeria: Seplat Energy Terminates Avuru’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director,The Board of Seplat Energy on Thursday announced that it has terminated the appointment of Austin Avuru as a Non-Executive,business,1 -Bayelsa Governor Diri Says 2.5% Revenue in PIB For Host Communities ‘Unacceptable’ to Niger Delta,"Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has said that the 2.5 per cent revenue proposed for host communities in the",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Buhari, APC Governors to Decide New Date for National Convention",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors elected on the platform of the APC will decide a new date for,politics,2 -World Powers Push Somalia to End Poll Deadlock,"The UN, the US, Canada, the African Union and several European nations have called on Somalia’s political leaders to “show",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Central Bank, Securities Commission Developing Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets",Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and critical stakeholders to create a regulatory framework,business,1 -"No Ban on Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, VAR Not Stolen, NFF Says","The Nigeria Football Federation has decried a stream of incorrect reports being peddled in sections of the media, in connection",sports,4 -"Former US President Bill Clinton Recovering from Infection in Hospital, Doctors Say","U.S. former President Bill Clinton is recovering after two days of treatment for an infection in a California hospital, his",health,0 -Villarreal Beat Arsenal 2-1 in First Leg of Europa League Semifinal,Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal: Nicolas Pepe Penalty Gifts Gunners Europa League semi-final Hope Villarreal claimed a narrow advantage in their Europa,sports,4 -Italy Edge Spain Via Penalties to Reach Euro 2020 Final,Italy has advanced to the final of Euro 2020 with a penalty defeat of Spain after the game finished 1-1,sports,4 -Report: Nigeria’s CEOs Highest Paid in Africa,"CEOs of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, a new report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) has indicated.",business,1 -Buhari Seeks National Assembly’s Confirmation of Nigeria’s New Service Chiefs,President Muhammadu Buhari has communicated the appointment of Nigeria's new Service Chiefs to the National Assembly and has sought for,politics,2 -France Extends Overnight Curfew as Europe Battles Rising Coronavirus Infection Rates,"France will extend an overnight curfew to dozens more areas in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime",health,0 -Covid-19: Isolation Centres Prepare for Reopening as Fear of ‘Second Wave’ Hits Nigeria,The Nigerian government has directed health workers to be on red alert and has asked Covid-19 treatment centres across the,health,0 -"Two Years After, NUPRC Closes Out 2020 Marginal Oilfields Bid Round",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday finally closed out the 2020 marginal oilfields bid round two years,business,1 -Potential Legal Woes Mount after ‘Rust’ Shooting Tragedy,"Alec Baldwin the actor, who pulled the trigger on a prop gun while filming “Rust” in New Mexico and unwittingly",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: INEC Announces Ekiti, Osun Off-season Guber Polls",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced dates for conducting the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.,politics,2 -"Nigeria Senate Threatens Daewoo, Saipem with Arrest","Nigeria's Senate has threatened to issue warrant of arrest against $10 billion Train 7 project promoters, Saipem and Daewoo, for",business,1 -SpaceX Starship Rocket Prototype Explodes After Landing,The third time appeared to be the charm for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket - until it wasn’t. The latest heavy-duty,tech,5 -Flutterwave Now Allows African Merchants Receive Payment from PayPal’s 377m Users,African payments company Flutterwave on Tuesday announced a collaboration with PayPal to allow PayPal customers globally to pay African merchants through its,business,1 -"NSIA: Nigeria’s Sovereign Fund to Invest $200m in World-class Hospital, 20 Other Projects","The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has concluded plans to build a world-class hospital in Abuja, as part of efforts",health,0 -Nigeria Governors Lose Suit Against Financial Autonomy for Local Governments,"The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a suit filed by the State governors to challenge the",politics,2 -"Nigeria Must Enforce Stiffer Measures against Vote Buying with Impunity, Says CDD","One of Africa's leading think tanks and civil society groups, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on",politics,2 -Dr Campbell: Naomi Earns Honorary Doctorate for Work in Fashion,Naomi Campbell is now Dr. Campbell after receiving an honorary Ph.D. for her contributions to the fashion industry.Read more,entertainment,3 -Lagos to Begin Administration of AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine August 30,The Lagos State Government says it will resume the administration of the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on,health,0 -Disappointment for Ronaldo as 10-man Porto Kick Juventus out of Champions League,Sergio Oliveira's 115th-minute goal shocked Juventus to send Porto through on away goals in a stunning Champions League last-16 tie.,sports,4 -AC Milan 0-3 Inter Milan: Lukaku Stars in Milan Derby as Inter go Four Points Clear in Serie A,Romelu Lukaku capped off Inter Milan's triumph in the Milan derby as they hammered AC Milan 3-0 to move four,sports,4 -"Aisha Buhari, 36 Governors’  Wives Want First Lady’s Office Institutionalised in Nigeria","Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and the wives of the 36 states’ governors have canvassed policy and administrative measures at",politics,2 -Bitcoin Value Drops by 50% Since November Peak,"The value of Bitcoin continued to fall over the weekend as it dropped below $34,000 (£27,630), according to the Coinbase",tech,5 -"WCQ: Maguire Scores Late as England Beat Poland, Mantain Perfect Record in Group I",Harry Maguire smashed home a late winner as England laboured to a 2-1 victory over Poland in World Cup qualifying,sports,4 -Andy Murray Tests Positive for Coronavirus Leaving Australian Open Hopes in Doubt,"Andy Murray has tested positive for coronavirus just weeks ahead of the Australian Open, according to reports. Murray is set",sports,4 -Saudi Aramco Sees Q3 2021 Income Rise to $30.4bn,"The world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, reported $30.4 billion in third-quarter net income on Sunday, bolstered by a surge",business,1 -"Nigerian Magnate Otedola Acquires Additional Stake in First Bank Holdings, Consolidates Largest Shareholder Status","Nigeria’s billionaire magnate and chair of Geregu Power Plc Femi Otedola has acquired a further interest in FBN Holdings Plc,",business,1 -South Africa’s Health Minister Blames Teenagers for Second Wave of Covid,South Africa's health minister has blamed the nation’s teenagers for the second wave of Covid-19 as the new surge of,health,0 -"Oil Price Nears Three-year High, Trades at $78",A bit of good news came in for the Dollar-strapped Nigerian economy on Friday with the price of Brent crude,business,1 -Edo Poll: Senate Minority Caucus Says Obaseki’s Victory Signals End of Godfatherism,The Nigerian Senate Minority Caucus has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki over his emphatic victory in the Edo State governorship election.,politics,2 -"US Comments on Pro-Navalny Protests Support Law-breaking, Says Russia","The spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US Embassy’s statements about the nationwide protests, in which more than",politics,2 -Nigeria: Southern PDP Governors Insist on Zoning Presidential Ticket to South,Southern governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the report of the 37-man committee,politics,2 -Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo Becomes First Recipient of Covid Vaccine from COVAX,"Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has become the world's first recipient of the coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a scheme to procure and distribute",health,0 -Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Hints at Contesting 2023 Presidential Election,"Former President Goodluck Jonathan on  Friday in Abuja came under intense pressure from his supporters, urging him to contest for",politics,2 -Lebanon’s PM-designate Saad Hariri Resigns as Crisis Escalates,Lebanon Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday after failing to form a government for over the past eight,politics,2 -"Ray Liotta: Scorsese, De Niro Lead Tributes to the Late Goodfellas Actor","Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro have led the tributes to Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, who died",entertainment,3 -Standard Chartered to Shutdown 50% of its Nigerian Branches,Standard Chartered is closing about half its Nigerian branches as it moves to expand its digital banking. People familiar with,business,1 -Joe Aribo Fires Rangers Six Points Clear on Top of Scottish Premiership,Super Eagles forward Joe Aribo scored the opening goal as Glasgow Rangers moved six points clear of Celtic at the,sports,4 -‘You’re a Pathetic Fellow Who Lies to Remain Relevant’: Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Blasts Ex-Niger Governor Aliyu,"Former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday night described a former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, as a",politics,2 -"Messi Signs for PSG, to Wear No. 30",Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain's contract at Barcelona expired earlier this summer.,sports,4 -Ethiopia: Abiy’s Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Delayed Election,"Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, according to official results, a victory",politics,2 -"Chelsea Race Past Leicester City to Third, Boost Champions League Hopes",Chelsea seized control of their destiny in the Premier League top-four battle as they avenged their FA Cup final defeat,sports,4 -"After ‘Partygate’ And Boos, UK’s PM Johnson Set To Face Confidence Vote","Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a vote of confidence as soon as Monday, ITV's UK editor reported, citing ""rebels""",politics,2 -Apple Delays Return to Office Indefinitely,"Apple Inc is delaying its return to office plans indefinitely, Bloomberg News reported, while the company said it has temporarily closed",tech,5 -"Shanghai Fences Up Covid-Hit Areas, Fuelling Fresh Outcry","Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of COVID-19 have erected fences outside residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown",health,0 -Premier League: Wolves Rise to Sixth after Beating Leeds,"Wolves' Win at Leeds United, which moved them into sixth in the Premier League, was a ""massive result"" according to",sports,4 -Twitter to Shut Down Disappearing ‘Fleets’ Feature,Twitter Inc said on Wednesday it will shut down its ephemeral posts feature called Fleets on Aug. 3 after the,tech,5 -Nigeria Expects Next Batch of Covid Vaccines By September,Nigeria’s federal government has expressed hope that the country may receive more consignments of Covax-brokered Covid-19 vaccines between July and,health,0 -Sunday’s Chelsea-Man City Match to Go Ahead After Guardiola’s Squad Return to Training,Chelsea’s Premier  League game against Manchester City on Sunday looks set to go ahead after City confirmed they are to,sports,4 -Djokovic Spends Orthodox Christmas in Australian Detention Amid Legal Fight,World number one Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fight a government,sports,4 -UNICEF Orders 4m Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccines for Nigeria,The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has placed a purchase order for four million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines,health,0 -Voting APC Was Nigeria’s Biggest Mistake: Former VP Atiku,Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general election was,politics,2 -Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Agree Joint Custody of Children After Divorce,Kanye West has agreed to joint custody of his and Kim Kardashian's four young children. His response mirrors Kardashian's divorce,entertainment,3 -"Biden Picks Diverse, Obama-era Officials for Top Jobs, John Kerry Named Climate Envoy","US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday picked Obama-era officials for top national security and economic roles, signaling a shift from",politics,2 -"‘Leader, Brother, Friend’: You Truly Belong to Everybody and Nobody, Tinubu Tells Buhari","The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has hailed Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari for what",politics,2 -"Osun Election Will Herald an End to APC’s Reign in Nigeria, Atiku Says","Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, said a PDP victory in the Osun State governorship election on Saturday will bring an",politics,2 -"Abuja Environment Body Demands $215,000 to Cut Grass at National Stadium, Sports Minister Alleges","Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has revealed that the Federal Capital Territory agency in charge of the",sports,4 -Buhari Still Waiting for Tinubu’s Shortlist of Vice Presidential Nominees,"Although it is the constitutional prerogative of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to choose his running",politics,2 -"Russia Edges Japan, China for Gold in Men’s Gymnastics","Nikita Nagornyy huddled with the rest of the Russian men’s gymnastics team, stared at the scoreboard and waited. And waited.",sports,4 -Man United Stay Top After 0-0 Draw With Liverpool,Manchester United remain three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table after the two sides,sports,4 -Aretha Franklin’s Family Reject New Genius Biopic,"Aretha Franklin’s family have spoken out against the new Genius biopic series depicting the star, saying they “do not support” it. The",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Medical Association Moves to Join Resident Doctors’ Strike, Gives FG 21-day Ultimatum",The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the federal government with effect from today (Monday).,health,0 -DMO: Nigeria Didn’t Mortgage National Assets as Collateral for Chinese Loans,"The Debt Management Office (DMO) has clarified that loans from China to Nigeria, which presently stood at $3.59billion were largely",business,1 -Buhari: I was Given List of 30 Presidential Aspirants to Choose Successor But I Declined,"The President added that if he had anointed a candidate, his decision would have affected Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.Read more",politics,2 -China and Russia to Build Space Station on the Moon,China and Russia have announced plans to build a lunar space station. Russian space agency Roscosmos says it has signed,tech,5 -"Buhari Directs Return to Status Quo Ante in APC Leadership, Warns Governors to Cease Fire","President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, broke his silence over the crisis rocking the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics,2 -Martinez Heroics Send Argentina to Copa America Final Against Brazil,"Argentina have made it to the Copa America final where they will face Brazil, thanks to Emiliano Martinez’s heroics in",sports,4 -"Nigeria: NUPRC Moves to Reactivate 3,000 Oil Well Components in Bid for 3m bpd Production",Nigeria's federal government on Thursday inaugurated a 10-man expert team to work on a report preceding the reactivation of over,business,1 -England Winger Jadon Sancho Completes £73m Move to Man United from Borussia Dortmund,"England winger Jadon Sancho says joining Manchester United is ""a dream come true"" after he completed his £73m move from",sports,4 -Report: Nigeria will Require $100bn in 20 Years to Fix Power Supply Challenges,"A new report by Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited, a research firm which provides insights for investment decisions, has disclosed",business,1 -Nigeria: Presidency Accuses Benue Governor Ortom of Being an ‘Ethnic Jingoist’ Fanning Embers of Disunity,"The presidency has reacted to some recent utterances by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, where he accused President Muhammadu",politics,2 -Nigeria: Again Court Sacks Uche Secondus as PDP Chairman,"Again Uche Secondus has been sacked as the National Chairman of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), this time by",politics,2 -Nigeria Senate Uncovers N14.7bn Proceeds of Defunct PHCN ‘Hidden’ in Commercial Banks,The Nigerian Senate has uncovered N14.7 billion proceeds of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) allegedly hidden in,politics,2 -Macron Regrets Entering France’s Presidential Race Late as Le Pen Cuts Lead,French President Emmanuel Macron voiced regret on Friday for starting campaigning late as opinion polls showed him holding a slender,politics,2 -Czech Coach Contracts Covid Ahead of Clash with Scotland,Czech coach Jaroslav Silhavy will once again miss his team's Nations League clash with Scotland as he has tested positive,sports,4 -"US Judge Stops TikTok Ban from Apple App Store, Google Play",A US judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on future downloads of the TikTok app. The app,tech,5 -Apple Closes in on $3tn Market Value,"Apple Inc's market value hovered just shy of the $3 trillion mark on Monday, following a stunning run over the",business,1 -"Nigeria: New Senate Bill Allows States to Generate, Distribute Electricity","Senator Gabriel Suswam says when signed into law, the bill will also allow individuals with capacity to generate their own",business,1 -"Liverpool Clash ‘Toughest Task of Season’, Says Fulham Boss Scott Parker",Fulham head coach Scott Parker believes his side will on Sunday face their “toughest test” when they host Premier League,sports,4 -"Senate Confirms Buhari’s Ministers-Designate, Adjourns for Sallah",The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of ministerial nominees sent to it last week by President Muhammadu Buhari.,politics,2 -Porto 0-2 Chelsea: Blues Take Control of Champions League Quarter-final,Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell both scored in the Champions League for the first time as Chelsea took firm control,sports,4 -Prince William: Saving Earth Should Come Before Space Tourism,Prince William has suggested entrepreneurs should focus on saving Earth rather than engaging in space tourism. The Duke of Cambridge,tech,5 -UK Fails to Red List 17 European Countries Despite Recording Omicron,"Despite the presence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant in 17 countries in Europe, the United Kingdom has failed to",politics,2 -Australian Open: Peng Shuai T-Shirt Ban Reversed after Outcry,The organisers of the Australian Open have reversed a ban on T-shirts supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai after a,sports,4 -"NNPC Boss Kyari Urges Nigerian Military to Halt 200,000bpd of Crude Oil Loss","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, yesterday led a delegation from the",business,1 -Netflix Loses Subscribers for First Time in More Than 10 Years,The number of Netflix subscribers has fallen for the first time in more than a decade. The streaming company lost,entertainment,3 -Twitter Unfreezes NY Post’s Account after Republican Backlash,"Twitter has lifted a freeze on the New York Post newspaper’s account, the United States-based social media company said on",tech,5 -Nigeria: House Says £4.2m Repatriated from UK Belongs to Delta State,The Delta State Government on Wednesday got support from Nigeria’s House of Representatives as well as two Senior Advocates of,politics,2 -"Ahead of Primaries, Politicians Buy up Abuja Filling Stations’ Fuel, Hotels Fully Booked for Delegates","Amid fuel scarcity that has gripped the nation's capital in the past week, it has emerged that top politicians of",politics,2 -Bruno Fernandes Free-kick Gives Man United Victory Over Liverpool in FA Cup Thriller,A moment of magic from Bruno Fernandes was enough to decide a thrilling FA Cup tie as Manchester United beat,sports,4 -"In Bid to Boost Prices, Saudi Arabia Ready to Extend Oil Cuts By OPEC+",Saudi Arabia is prepared to support extending oil cuts by OPEC and allies into May and June and is also,business,1 -"Hong Kong Imposes 21-day Quarantine for Visitors, Adds South Africa to Banned List","Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective",health,0 -Fidelity Bank Posts $55m Profit in Nine Months,•Disburses N50bn intervention funds Fidelity Bank Plc sustained its impressive financial performance with a strong third quarter results for the,business,1 -"US: Deadline Passes for ByteDance to Restructure TikTok, Talks to Continue",The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company,tech,5 -Former VP Atiku Says He Didn’t Run Against His Principal Obasanjo in 2003 ‘to Sustain Zoning Policy’,"A former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, said the reason he did not run against",politics,2 -‘Black Panther’ Director Developing Wakanda TV Series for Disney Plus,Filmmaker Ryan Coogler is set to expand the Black Panther universe with a new Disney+ series based in the Kingdom of Wakanda. A TV,entertainment,3 -Covid-19: Madagascar Begins Inoculations to Suppress Second Wave,Madagascar has started vaccinating its population against COVID-19. The first phase of the campaign is focusing on frontline staff such,health,0 -Nigeria: Senate Asks Panel to Screen APC Member Lauretta Onochie as Electoral Commissioner,"Nigeria's Senate President Ahmad Lawan has directed the committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to screen Lauretta Onochie, a",politics,2 -Trump Announces Launch of Social Media Site TRUTH,"Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President",business,1 -"In Dramatic Move, Buhari Orders Yobe Governor Buni’s Removal as APC Chair; Niger Governor Bello Takes Over","In what appears a major step to containing the crisis plaguing the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics,2 -Scottish Champions Rangers Finish Season Unbeaten With 102 Point,Steven Gerrard's Rangers side became only the second team to win the Scottish Premiership and go a full season without,sports,4 -"Nigeria: We Don’t Want President That Can Run Round Stadium Like Usain Bolt, But Can’t Run Railway, Ayu Tells Amaechi","The National Chairman of Nigeria's main opposition, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu on Wednesday took a swipe at Minister of Transportation,",business,1 -"Hyundai, Kia Say Apple Car Deal is off",South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it is not now in talks with Apple Inc on autonomous electric,tech,5 -Beyonce and Wizkid Win 6th Award with Brown Skin Girl,"Fresh off a historic win at the 2021 Grammys, Nigerian Afropop star Wizkid has scored another huge win. Beyonce’s Brown",entertainment,3 -Italy’s Antitrust Fines Amazon 1.13bn Euros for Alleged Abuse of Market Dominance,Italy’s antitrust said on Thursday it had fined e-commerce giant Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of,business,1 -"Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive for Coronavirus, to Miss Bahrain Grand Prix",Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus. The Mercedes driver returned three negative,sports,4 -UK Injects £10m into Nigeria’s Energy Sector,The United Kingdom has injected £10 million into Nigeria’s low carbon energy project. The concessional aid is aimed at reducing,business,1 -"Higher Food Prices Drive Nigeria’s Inflation to 15.92%, Highest in 5 Months",Nigeria's Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation increased to 15.92 per cent (Year on year) in March 2022 compared,business,1 -Nigeria: APC Disqualifies 10 Presidential Aspirants Ahead of June 6 Primary,The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified 10 presidential aspirants ahead of the party's primary on scheduled to hold between,politics,2 -Billionaire Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Reappears in Hong Kong,"Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, largely out of public view since a regulatory clampdown started on his business empire late",business,1 -"Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Havertz, Jorginho Boost Blues’ Top Four Hopes",Thomas Tuchel got the better of Carlo Ancelotti as Chelsea edged out Everton 2-0 in Monday night’s Premier League top,sports,4 -Mitrovic Winner Sends Serbia to World Cup with Last Minute Goal at Portuga,Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a dramatic late winner as Serbia booked their place at next year's World Cup and,sports,4 -"Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Rema Nominated for MOBO Awards","After two years off, the UK’s MOBO Awards are back, with seven Nigerians, including Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage",entertainment,3 -"One Year Before Virus Renders First Generation Vaccines Ineffective, Scientists Warn",Leading health experts from around the world warned the slow roll-out of vaccines and unequal distribution could mean the shots,health,0 -Australia Urges Calm Over AstraZeneca’s Covid Vaccine After South Africa Suspends Use,Australia on Monday moved to reassure its citizens over the efficacy of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine after South Africa suspended use,health,0 -"VAT: Nigeria Government May Challenge States Directly at Supreme Court, Says AGF Malami",Nigeria's federal government may approach the Supreme Court to determine if the states have any constitutional right to collect the,business,1 -Johnny Depp Testifies He Never Hit Ex-Wife Amber Heard,Actor Johnny Depp has testified in his $50m (£38m) defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard that he never struck her.,entertainment,3 -Qatar Launches Four Weekly Flights to Accra,"Qatar Airways has announced that it would operate four weekly flights to Accra, Ghana via Lagos, from 29 September 2020.",business,1 -"Twitter, Facebook Freeze Trump’s Accounts After Congress Assault","Social media giants Twitter and Facebook temporarily locked the accounts of US President Donald Trump, as they scrambled to crack",tech,5 -"Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Reconnect after Nearly Six-Hour Global Outage","Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp lit up again late on Monday night GMT after a nearly six-hour outage that prevented",tech,5 -"Former Nigeria President Jonathan Attacks National Assembly, Faults Section 84 of New Electoral Act",It was a rare public outburst on Thursday by former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan as he took a swipe at,politics,2 -World’s Largest Miner BHP Reports Best First Half Profit in Seven Years,"BHP Group on Tuesday reported its best first-half profit in seven years and declared a record interim dividend, as top",business,1 -Abramovich ‘Will Receive Bids for Chelsea This Week’ after Facing Pressure to Step Aside for Being ‘Putin Ally’,Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'will receive bids for the club this week' amid mounting pressure for the billionaire to step aside after,sports,4 -Champions League: Tuchel’s Masterclass Leaves Guardiola in Despair,Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was at pains to stress this Champions League final was about so much more than his,sports,4 -"Man City Don’t Need to Spend £100m on One Player to Compete With Best Clubs, Guardiola Says",Pep Guardiola has said that Manchester City do not need to spend £100 million on one player to compete with,sports,4 -"Senate’s Determination to Confirm Onochie, Grand Plan to Rig 2023 Elections, Rivers Governor Wike Says",Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) led Senate's determination to confirm Lauretta Onochie's appointment,politics,2 -Sahara Group to Invest $1bn in Cooking Gas in 11 African Countries Over Five Years,"The Sahara Group, an energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has said it would invest over $1billion to enhance access to Liquefied",business,1 -Pragmatic German Governor Armin Laschet Elected to Lead Merkel’s Party,"Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany's most populous state, as its new",politics,2 -"Nigeria: PDP Govs Hold Meetings in UK, Spain on Consensus Presidential Candidate","In a bid to ensure that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerges through a consensus arrangement,",politics,2 -Lampard under Pressure as Man City Outclass Chelsea 3-1,Chelsea fell to a fourth defeat in six Premier League games as Manchester City handed Frank Lampard another title race,sports,4 -Nigeria Will Not Break Up: VP Osinbajo,"Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that those waiting for Nigeria to break up will be disappointed, insisting that Nigeria",politics,2 -"Chadwick Boseman’s Last Film, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’, Premieres on Netflix",Chadwick Boseman's final movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has officially been released bowed on Netflix.  The actor filmed his final film,entertainment,3 -China’s Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Completes Historic Mars Landing,"An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China",tech,5 -Nigeria Labour Alleges International Conspiracy Against Country’s Downstream Petroleum Sector,"The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as an international conspiracy, working with",business,1 -Pele Congratulates Ronaldo on Official Goals ‘Record’,Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals,sports,4 -Anti-Olympics Campaign Gains Traction Online in Japan,"An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few",sports,4 -"Report: More Than 6,500 Migrant Workers Have Died During Qatar’s World Cup Prep","The Guardian reports that more than 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar amid the nation's preparation to host the",sports,4 -"Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Warns Nigerians Against APC, Says Party Will ‘Continue Buhari’s Bad Leadership’","Sokoto State governor and former Speaker of House Representatives, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has warned Nigerians not to vote for candidates",politics,2 -Outcry as Australia Bars Djokovic Over Vaccination Status,World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about,sports,4 -"African Youth the Catalytic Force to Propel AfCFTA, Says Afreximbank Boss, Hails Dangote and Elumelu","The President of the African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Okey Oramah has identified African youths as the catalytic",business,1 -"Trump Touts Economy in Pennsylvania, Warns of ‘Biden Depression’","President Donald Trump campaigned in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, telling supporters he needed a second term",politics,2 -"Pfizer, Moderna to Reap Billions of Dollars from Covid Vaccine Booster Market","Drugmakers Pfizer Inc, BioNTech and Moderna Inc are expected to reap billions of dollars from Covid-19 booster shots in a",health,0 -Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Urges Yoruba People to Vote APC Candidate Tinubu for President,"Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, asked Yoruba people to prioritise the aspiration of the APC candidate, Asiwaju Bola",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Aviation Fuel May Rise to N1000 Per Litre, Imports Rose By 287% to N293bn in 3 Months","Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria spent N292.56 billion on the importation of aviation fuel, known",business,1 -Kim Kardashian Declared Legally Single in Divorce with Kanye West,"Kim Kardashian is a single woman once again after nearly eight years married to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.",entertainment,3 -Injury Forces Nadal to Pull out of Canadian Open,"Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Canadian Open with an ongoing foot injury, less than three weeks before the US",sports,4 -French Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Dies Aged 73,"French fashion designer Thierry Mugler has died at the age of 73, his representatives have announced. He was known for",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: FG Appoints Eight Transaction Advisers for $6.2bn Eurobonds,Preparatory to the issuance of N2.343 trillion ($6.2 billion) Eurobonds in the International Capital Market (ICM) to partly finance its,business,1 -Premier League Disqualifies Abramovich from Running Chelsea,The Premier League banned Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea on Saturday after the club owner was sanctioned by the British,sports,4 -China Launches Antitrust Probe into Tech Giant Alibaba,China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group and will summon the technology giant’s Ant Group affiliate to meet,business,1 -Credit Suisse Faces Money Laundering Charges in Trial of Bulgarian Cocaine Traffickers,Credit Suisse will face charges in a Swiss court on Monday of allowing an alleged Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang to,business,1 -Dr. Dre Says He’s ‘Doing Great’ after Being Hospitalized in ICU for Apparent Brain Aneurysm,"Dr. Dre is recovering from a possible brain aneurysm. In an Instagram message posted on Tuesday night, the hip-hop icon",entertainment,3 -Canada Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine for Children Aged 12 And Older,"Canada’s health regulator has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older. Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at",health,0 -"Instagram Agrees Curbs on Paid Influencers, UK Watchdog Says","Facebook’s Instagram has agreed measures to crack down on hidden advertising by so-called influencers on its photo and video platform,",tech,5 -South Africa Receives First Batch of Pfizer Covid Vaccines,South Africa has received the first batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to boost its vaccination programme. The doses which arrived on,health,0 -Uganda Accuses US of Subversion after Envoy Tries to Visit Bobi Wine’s House,Uganda has accused the United States of trying to subvert last week’s presidential elections after the US ambassador attempted to,politics,2 -"Police Brutality: John Boyega, Genevieve Nnaji, Davido, Cuppy Back #EndSARS Campaign",Protests against a Nigerian police unit have received a boost from celebrity support and viral campaigning. For more than a,entertainment,3 -Jeremih Released From Hospital After Undergoing Covid-19 Treatment,Rapper and singer Jeremih has been released from the hospital after undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Jeremih was discharged from Northwestern,entertainment,3 -Ancelotti Leaves Everton for ‘Unexpected Opportunity’ at Real Madrid,"Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton to become head coach of Real Madrid for a second time. The 61-year-old Italian, who",sports,4 -Tunisia President Indicates Plans to Amend Constitution,"Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has indicated plans to change the country’s constitution, seven weeks after he seized power in moves",politics,2 -14 Nigerian Governors in Dubai for Investment Drive,"Fourteen Nigerian governors have arrived Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) for an Annual Investment Meeting, starting Tuesday, March 29. The",business,1 -Pfizer Seeks Emergency Use Authorization For Coronavirus Vaccine,Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus,health,0 -Pfizer to Supply US with Additional 100M Doses of Covid Vaccine,Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the US with an additional 100 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine under a new,health,0 -Ouattara Wins Cote d’Ivoire Election by 94% Landslide amid Boycott,Cote d'Ivoire's 's President Alassane Ouattara has won a controversial third term in office in an election boycotted by the,politics,2 -Fox Anchor Chris Wallace Makes his Own News with Move to CNN,"Veteran anchor Chris Wallace has left Fox News after 18 years for CNN, dealing a significant blow to Fox's news",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria Senate Announces Committee to Harmonise PIB With House of Reps, Presidential Assent Expected Next Week",The Nigerian  Senate has announced a seven-member committee to harmonise the different versions of the Petroleum Industry Bill passed by,politics,2 -Airbus Cancels $6bn Contract with Qatar Airways after Paint Fight,"Airbus has cancelled a $6bn contract with Qatar Airways for 50 of its new A321neo passenger jets, escalating a legal",business,1 -Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Shows 89% Efficacy in UK Trials,Novavax Inc has said its coronavirus vaccine is 89.3% effective in preventing Covid-19 in a trial conducted in the United,health,0 -"Omah Lay, Tems Appear in Ugandan Court as Burna Boy Joins Growing Calls for Release",Nigerian musicians Omah Lay and Tems have been charged to court in Uganda after being arrested for flouting Covid-19 guidelines.,entertainment,3 -Ever Given Container Ship Begins Exit from Suez Canal 106 Days after Getting Stuck,"Ever Given, the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March is finally resuming its",business,1 -Nigeria: Flour Mills Acquires Majority Stake in Honeywell Flour Mills For N80bn,"Nigeria's biggest flour maker, Flour Mills has announced an agreement to acquire Honeywell Group’s portfolio company, Honeywell Flour Mills PLC",business,1 -"Ronaldo Violated Covid-19 Protocol, Italian Sports Minister Says","Cristiano Ronaldo could have violated Italian coronavirus measures by returning to Turin from Portugal after testing positive, Italy's Sports Minister,",sports,4 -BMW Expects Half of It’s Sales to Be Electric Cars by 2030,"BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2030, setting a more conservative target",tech,5 -Spain Held to 1-1 Draw By Greece in World Cup Qualifying,Spain were left frustrated after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in their opening 2022 World Cup,sports,4 -Honda Joins Electric Car Race with $40bn Investment Over Next Decade,Honda is joining the flurry of global automakers spending tens of billions of dollars to go electric. The Japanese company,business,1 -Las Vegas Lights Up for Fury-Wilder Trilogy Fight on Saturday Night,One of 2021's most anticipated bouts will roar into action in Las Vegas on Saturday as heavyweights Tyson Fury and,sports,4 -US-based Stripe Acquires Nigerian Startup Paystack for $200m,"Nigerian payments startup Paystack has been acquired by US-based payments giant, Stripe in a $200 million -range deal. That makes",business,1 -UNICEF: Nigeria Has Highest Number of Air Pollution-Related Pneumonia Deaths in Under-5 Children,United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said Nigeria has the highest number of overall air pollution-related pneumonia deaths of children,health,0 -Newcastle Offer Season Ticket Refunds to Fans,Newcastle United have agreed to refund season ticket holders for behind-closed-doors games this season. Thousands of supporters had money withdrawn,sports,4 -"Nigeria: APC, PDP Will Not Take Decision On Zoning of Presidency Until Late 2022",All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are playing hide and seek over the zoning of the 2023,politics,2 -Popstar Ariana Grande is Engaged to Boyfriend Dalton Gomez,"Congratulations are in order for popstar Ariana Grande, who has revealed in an Instagram post that she is engaged to",entertainment,3 -Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out,"The world’s richest man appears to have had it with this whole working-from-home business. Elon Musk, chief executive officer of",tech,5 -Final Trump-Biden Debate on Thursday to Feature ‘Mute’ Button as US Election Race Enters Last Lap,The final debate between US President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow,politics,2 -"Seplat Issues Historic $650m Five-year Bond, Becomes Nigeria’s Largest-ever Oil and Gas Bond Issuer","Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (Seplat), a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)",business,1 -CBN Clarifies Emefiele’s Statement on Conversion of Naira to Dollar,The apex bank said Emefiele warned bank customers against converting the naira to dollars for electioneering purposes.Read more,business,1 -Germany on New Path as Scholz Replaces Merkel as Chancellor,"Olaf Scholz is set to take office Wednesday as Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor, succeeding Angela Merkel after her",politics,2 -Goldman Sachs to pay $3bn over 1MDB Corruption Scandal,Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay nearly $3bn (£2.3bn) to end a probe of its role in the 1MDB corruption,business,1 -"Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ Thrills Fans, Reignites ‘Best Nigerian Artist’ Debate",Nigerian popstar Davido has released his highly-anticipated third studio album ‘A Better Time’ to the elation of his fans and,entertainment,3 -Nigeria: House Uncovers How FIRS Accepted Uncertified Capital Allowances Claims by Taxpayers,The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts was on Thursday informed about how the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),business,1 -Bale Hat Trick Boosts Tottenham’s Champions League Hopes,A fine hat trick by Gareth Bale helped Tottenham Hotspur make short work of already-relegated Sheffield United in the Premier,sports,4 -"Stripped of Influence, Nigeria Governors Fight Back Over Direct Primaries, Consider Court Action","Though President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to sign into law the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed this week by",politics,2 -"Google Suspends Parler Social Networking App from Play Store, Apple Gives 24-hour Warning","Alphabet Inc’s Google on Friday suspended the Parler social networking service from its app store, citing posts inciting violence and",tech,5 -Nigeria: Yoruba Group Condemns Zamfara Governor Matawalle’s Threat to Southerners in North,"The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI) has denounced a statement by the Zamfara State governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, claiming",politics,2 -"Naomi Campbell in Lagos for ARISE FASHION WEEK, Dedicated to Exposing Fresh African Talent to the World","Supermodel and businesswoman Naomi Campbell is in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, for Arise Fashion Week, an event she’s backed since",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Says N250bn Sukuk Proceeds to Form Part of 2021 Capital Funding,Nigeria's federal government has explained that proceeds of the N250 billion sovereign Sukuk issued last December by the Debt Management,business,1 -"Trump’s Call for $2,000 Cheques Blocked by Senate Leader","The US Senate's Republican leader has rejected calls from an unlikely alliance of President Donald Trump, congressional Democrats and some",politics,2 -Emirates Rolls out Covid-19 Vaccination for Employees,"Emirates airline, along with dnata, are among the first transport and air services organisations in the world to offer employees",health,0 -Naomi Osaka Faces French Open Expulsion after Media Boycott,Japan’s tennis player Naomi Osaka could be thrown out of the French Open if she continues to boycott post-match news,sports,4 -Khloe Kardashian Reveals She Contracted Coronavirus,"Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has revealed she had coronavirus earlier this year. Speaking on ""The Ellen DeGeneres Show,"" the",entertainment,3 -Samsung Beats Apple in US Smartphone Race for First Time in Years,"Samsung managed to outperform Apple’s smartphone sales on the latter’s home turf for the first time in years, new market",business,1 -AC Milan Win Italian League for the First Time in 11 Years as City Rivals Inter Finish Second,"AC Milan have won the 2021-22 Serie A title, with arch-rivals Inter finishing second after a dramatic final day. Milan",sports,4 -"Nigeria Deliberating on How to Pay for Covid Vaccines, Requires $1bn to Inoculate 70% of Population","Nigeria’s federal government is working out how to pay for Covid vaccines, the Minister of State for Budget and National",health,0 -"Toshiba Plans to Split into Three Firms, Rejects Calls to Go Private","Japan's Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday to split into three independent companies, seeking to appease activist shareholders calling for",business,1 -Nigeria’s Big Five Banks’ Loans to Customers Hit $121bn in Five Years,The five tier-1 banks in Nigeria gave out a total of N49.999 trillion (about $121bn) as loans and advances to,business,1 -Kenya Airways Joins Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as Partner,"The number of global brands entering into partnerships with Access Bank Lagos City Marathon increased on Wednesday as award-winning airline,",sports,4 -Israel Targeting Hamas Cryptocurrency Accounts,Israel has said it will begin seizing cryptocurrency accounts used by the Palestinian Hamas group to raise money for its,business,1 -"Ndidi, Oshoala, Osimhen Win at Nigerian Sports Awards","Super Eagles and Leicester City FC midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Super Falcons and FC Barcelona Femeni forward, Asisat Oshoala, emerged",sports,4 -US Scientists Want to Build Underground Moon Vault to Provide Genetic Backup for Earth’s Species,"Engineers want to build an underground lunar ark, filled with millions of seed, spore, sperm and egg samples from Earth's",tech,5 -India Delivers Covid-19 Jabs for ‘World’s Biggest Vaccination Drive’,"Indian airlines have started delivering batches of Covid-19 vaccines across the country, getting ready for the launch of a campaign",health,0 -"Nigeria Must Commit to Renewable Energy to Build a Future, Obasanjo Says",Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday demanded that Nigeria must commit to generating power from renewable energy and clean carbon-free,business,1 -Egypt’s Petroleum Corporation Signs $1bn Oil-Exploration Agreement with Eni,Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has signed an agreement with Italian energy group Eni (ENI.MI) for oil exploration in the,business,1 -Griezmann Double Hands Barcelona Comeback Win Against Villarreal,First half goal by Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze was cancelled by two goals from Antoine Griezmann as Barcelona came from,sports,4 -Germany Manufacturing PMI Revised Slightly Higher,The IHS Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI was revised slightly higher to 60.7 in February of 2021 from a preliminary reading,business,1 -Kanye West Sneakers Fetch Record $1.8M at Private Sale,A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during a performance at the Grammy Awards in 2008 has shattered,entertainment,3 -Lacazette’s Goal Gives Transformed Arsenal Second Consecutive Win,Alexandre Lacazette scored 21 seconds after coming off the bench to give Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brighton. The,sports,4 -Tinubu’s Search for VP Candidate Begins; See the Likely Contenders,"The emergence, on Wednesday, of a former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the presidential candidate of the",politics,2 -"World Leaders Congratulate Biden, Hope for Renewed Cooperation with US","World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new US President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19",politics,2 -"Chelsea Condemn Liverpool to Fifth Straight Defeat at Anfield, First in Reds’ History",Mason Mount gave Chelsea a crucial victory in the race for the Champions League as his strike condemned Liverpool to,sports,4 -Granada Halts Barcelona’s Climb to La Liga Summit with Victory at Camp Nou,"Granada handed Barcelona a shocking defeat at the Camp Nou on Thursday night, stopping the La Liga holders from returning",sports,4 -"Trump Inaugural Committee Head Arrested, Accused of Being UAE Agent",The chair of former President Donald Trump's 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday on charges alleging he conspired to influence,politics,2 -Liverpool Signs Konate From RB Leipzig,Liverpool have signed centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig after agreeing to pay his £36m release clause. The 22-year-old made,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Will Be a Hard Sell for APC, Says Ebonyi Governor Umahi","However, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, also a presidential aspirant under APC, said the participation of Jonathan in the",politics,2 -China Denies ‘Groundless and Malicious’ Claims of Microsoft Hack,"China has slammed ""groundless"" claims that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. A group of Western",tech,5 -Tearful Messi Bids Goodbye to Barcelona; Sources Say PSG Deal Agreed,"A tearful Lionel Messi has said his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but",sports,4 -North Korea Tests New Long-range Cruise Missiles,"North Korea says it successfully test-fired newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, its first known testing activity in",tech,5 -England 0-0 Scotland: Toothless Three Lions Battle to Goalless Draw at Wembley,England and Scotland battled to a goalless draw in their Group D European Championship match at Wembley on Friday. Gareth,sports,4 -Guinea Soldiers Say on TV That President Conde ‘Taken’ and Government ‘Dissolved’,Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said in a short broadcast on state television that they,politics,2 -Ibrahimovic Out of Euro 2020,Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out of Sweden's plans for this summer's European Championship due to a knee injury sustained while,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Current Constitutional Amendment a Waste of Time, Says Former Health Insurance Boss","A Nigerian professor and former chief executive of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),  Usman Yusuf, has described the constitutional",politics,2 -"With Rising Theft, Nigeria Records 193m Barrels of Crude Oil Deficit in 11 Months","At a projected 1.86 million barrels daily oil production in the country's 2021 budget, Nigeria recorded a huge deficit of",business,1 -Nigeria’s Consumer Rights Agency Issues Interim Orders Banning Airfare Hike,"Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday issued an interim order to scheduled domestic airline operators, preventing",business,1 -Australian PM Scott Morrison Removed from Power as the Country Elects Labour Government,Australian PM Scott Morrison has been removed from power as the country has elected its first Labor government in almost,politics,2 -"Amid Political Crisis, Haiti Appoints New Prime Minister","Haiti has appointed a new prime minister, less than two weeks after President Jovenel Moise’s assassination threw the deeply divided",politics,2 -Slavia Prague 0-4 Arsenal: Gunners First-half Blitz Sets up Europa League Semi-final with Villarreal,"Arsenal produced a superb first-half display to romp into the semi-finals of the Europa League with victory over Slavia Prague,",sports,4 -Nations League: Spain Pip Switzerland 1-0,Spain remain top of their Nations League group after a narrow victory over Switzerland in Madrid. Real Sociedad forward Mikel,sports,4 -"Reeling from US sanctions, China’s Huawei Plans Foray into Electric Vehicles","China’s Huawei plans to make electric vehicles under its own brand and could launch some models this year, four sources",business,1 -Nigeria: Seplat Energy To Acquire ExxonMobil’s Local Shallow-Water Oilfields,Seplat Energy Plc is currently in talks to acquire ExxonMobil’s Nigerian shallow-water oilfields. This was discovered by ARISE News in,business,1 -Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs VAT Bill Into Law,Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday signed into law the State VAT Bill as passed by the House of,politics,2 -"Chelsea Subdue Madrid, Set Up Champions League Final with Man City",Chelsea reached their first Champions League final since 2012 as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount secured a 2-0,sports,4 -"Kanye West Unveils New Album, Jay-Z Track at Listening Event","Kanye West barely said a word during his album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most",entertainment,3 -Betty White’s Death Caused by Stroke Suffered 6 Days Earlier,"Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to",entertainment,3 -"Euro 2020: England Face Denmark in Semis, Eye First Major Final Since 1966","England are preparing to face Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Wednesday, knowing victory will secure",politics,2 -Zaha Double Condemns United to Home Defeat against Palace,Wilfried Zaha scored twice against his former club as Crystal Palace condemned Manchester United to a miserable start to their,sports,4 -"Messi Scores Stunner, but Chile Grab 1-1 Draw Against Argentina at Copa America","Argentina's Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free-kicks in the first half, but Eduardo Vargas equalised for Chile to",sports,4 -"New Covid-19 Strain Likely in Nigeria, Says FCT Health Secretary","The Acting Health Secretary of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Mohammed Kawu, has raised the",health,0 -"Anti-virus Creator, John McAfee, Arrested in Spain over Tax Evasion",Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the US where he has been,tech,5 -Maradona Undergoes Surgery on Brain Blood Clot,"Argentina legend Diego Maradona is scheduled for ""routine surgery"" on a blood clot on his brain, his doctor said. The",sports,4 -PSG 1-1 Barcelona: Mbappe Penalty Helps Book Quarter-final Spot Despite Messi Stunner,Paris Saint-Germain are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League thanks to a 5-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona as,sports,4 -"Nigeria Lost $1bn Revenue to Crude Oil Theft in Q1, NUPRC Boss Komolafe Says","Nigeria lost $1 billion in revenue during the first quarter of this year due to crude oil theft, the Chief",business,1 -Labour Urges UK Trade Secretary to End Delays over Kenya and Ghana Deals,"The Labour party has urged the UK trade secretary, Liz Truss, to end delays over rollover deals with Kenya and",business,1 -Setback For Nigeria’s Petroleum Bill as House Steps Down Conference Committee Report,"Uncertainty continues to shroud the report of the National Assembly's conference committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), with the",business,1 -"China Bans Financial, Payment Institutions from Cryptocurrency Business","China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative",business,1 -"China-US Confrontation a Disaster for Both Countries, Xi tells Biden",Confrontation between China and the United States would be a disaster and the two sides should re-establish the means to,politics,2 -Buhari Says Collaboration Between Executive and Legislature Will Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty,Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for more collaboration between the country's executive and the legislature in order to lift,politics,2 -"Samuel Eto’o Escapes Jail Term in Spain, Handed Suspended Sentence Over Tax Fraud",Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has escaped a jail term for fraud after he was handed a 22-month suspended prison,sports,4 -Amazon Announces $100m Logistics Investment in Mexico,"Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it has invested $100 million in opening new warehouses in Mexico, including its first shipping",tech,5 -Mozambique Receives First Batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Doses,"Mozambique has received 200,000 doses of vaccines by Sinopharm from China, but the country is yet to disclose its vaccination",health,0 -President Lungu Claims Zambia Election Was Not Free and Fair,"Zambia's incumbent president has described Thursday's elections as ""not free and fair"". Early results show President Edgar Lungu trailing his",politics,2 -"Liverpool’s Sadio Mane Joins Bayern Munich, Ending Trophy-Filled Six Years at Anfield","Sadio Mane has completed his move to Bayern Munich, ending a six-year spell with Liverpool in which he helped end",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Afraid of Defeat in 2023, Governing APC Senators Weaken e-Transmission of Election Results","Despite the independence conferred on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), on the conduct",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Dele Momodu Notifies PDP of Presidential Bid, Says Ambition Aimed at Reconciliation","Publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu, on Thursday, notified the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of",politics,2 -Why Opposition PDP Will Zone Nigeria’s Presidency to the South in 2023,"From early permutations, THISDAY can report that Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is most likely to",politics,2 -Life on Mars: NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Breaks Speed and Distance  Records on Ninth Flight,"NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, is proving to be quite the little explorer. The small rotorcraft just completed its ninth flight",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Presidential Options: The Die is Cast,"A few weeks from now, two of these men – one each from the two main political parties – would",politics,2 -Wole Soyinka to Release First Novel in Almost 50 Years,Legendary Nigerian Author Wole Soyinka is set to release his first novel in 48 years. Chronicles of the Happiest People,entertainment,3 -Musk ‘Trolling’ Puts Brakes on Bitcoin’s Rebound,Bitcoin slipped 4% on Friday after Tesla boss Elon Musk was at it again - this time firing off a,business,1 -"Nigeria: It’s Unconstitutional, Northcentral Kogi Governor Kicks Against Rotational Presidency",Nigeria's northcentral Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello on Friday kicked against any form of zoning arrangement for the office of,politics,2 -"World’s Eyes are On Nigeria Ahead of 2023 Elections, US Ambassador Says","The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, on Thursday, said the eyes of the world would be on",politics,2 -"Euro 2020 Player of Tournament, Italy Goalkeeper Donnarumma, Joins PSG",Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer. The 22-year-old joins PSG after,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Jonathan’s Rumoured Ambition Poses No Threat, Say Osinbajo, Tinubu’s Support Groups","The support groups of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola",politics,2 -"Fitch: Nigeria’s Rocketing Inflation Dampening Economic Growth, Eroding Purchasing Power",A Fitch Ratings report on Thursday stated that Nigeria’s rising inflation was dampening the country’s economic growth and eroding consumer,business,1 -Major Japan Railway Now Powered Only by Renewable Energy,"Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban",tech,5 -Whyte Avenges Defeat with Knockout Win Over Povetkin in Gibraltar Rematch,Dillian Whyte kept alive his hopes of a heavyweight world title shot by emphatically gaining revenge over Alexander Povetkin with,sports,4 -"Mo Abudu Original, Òlòtūré, Debuts on Netflix",The latest offering from prolific Nigerian producer Mo Abudu and her production company EbonyLife had its long-awaited premiere on Netflix,entertainment,3 -Hong Kong’s Airport Raises $1.5 billion in Bond Sale to Fund Third Runway,"The operator of Hong Kong’s main airport has sold bonds for $1.5 billion to fund development of a third runway,",business,1 -Tems Claims Number One Spot on Billboard Next Big Sound Chart,"Nigerian singer Tems has taken the top spot on the Billboard Next Big Sound Chart, a weekly chart of the fastest",entertainment,3 -‘Incompetent Rudderless’: PDP Governors Blast Buhari Government Over Insecurity,Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday came hard on the administration of President,politics,2 -WHO Cautions That ‘Vaccines Not Enough to Stop Pandemic’,"Although the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines appear to be a major pointer towards defeating the pandemic, WHO has warned that",health,0 -South Africa Secures Deal to Manufacture Covid Vaccines,South Africa has become the first African country ahead of Nigeria and others to broker a business deal to manufacture,health,0 -Access Bank Acquires 78.15% Stake in BancABC Botswana,Access Bank Plc on Tuesday announced on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that it has acquired 78.15 per cent shareholding,business,1 -All Set for Zenith Bank’s 7th Annual International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export,"The seminar will draw participation from trade practitioners, local and foreign exporters, manufacturers, financial institutions, and government agencies.Read more",business,1 -Passenger Traffic Remains at 40% One Year after Nigeria Reopened Airspace,"Almost one year after the federal government reopened Nigeria’s airspace to international travel after the Covid-19 lockdown, air travel has",business,1 -US Senators Launch Final Bid to Derail Biden Win,A group of US senators say they will refuse to certify Joe Biden's election victory unless a commission is set,politics,2 -"Akeredolu, Jegede Trade Accusations over Arrest of Suspected Thugs","The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 10 election in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu,",politics,2 -Chelsea Become Club World Champions as Late Havertz Penalty Ends Palmeiras’ Resistance,"Once again, Kai Havertz was the match-winner. On Saturday evening in Abu Dhabi, the man who scored the only goal",sports,4 -PwC Tells Nigeria Government to Hand Over Refineries to Private Sector,Nigeria’s federal government has been advised to handover its refineries and other commercially viable projects to the private sector in,business,1 -"Nigeria: Court Declares Section 84(12) of Amended Electoral Act Illegal, Orders AGF Malami to Delete It",A  has today struck down Section 84(12) of Nigeria's newly amended Electoral Act which President Muhammadu Buhari had written to,politics,2 -"Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr Subpoenaed By New York Attorney General",New York’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with,politics,2 -Puma Terminates 4-year $2.76 million Contract with Nigeria’s Athletic Federation,German sportswear manufacturing giants Puma has announced the termination of its $2.76 million four-year contract with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The contract,sports,4 -"Nomadland Wins Best Picture at Oscars, Hopkins Wins over Chadwick Boseman",Nomadland won best picture while its star Frances McDormand took home the lead actress Oscar on Sunday on a night,entertainment,3 -Toothless Madrid Miss Chance to Top La Liga With Draw Against Betis,"On a rainy night in Madrid, a toothless Real Madrid dropped two points at home to Real Betis, who were",sports,4 -Titan Trust Acquires Majority Stake in Union Bank,Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB) has become the majority shareholder in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. This followed an agreement,business,1 -"OPEC+ Leaves Oil Supply Plan Unchanged, Boosts June Production by 432,000bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies known as OPEC+ on Thursday agreed to stick to last,business,1 -"Buhari Treating Judiciary Like an Agency of the Executive, Says Former APC Legal Adviser",A former National Legal Adviser of the governing All Progressive Congress Muiz Banire has asked the executive arm of Nigeria's,politics,2 -Benzema Brace Leads Real Madrid Past Celta,Karim Benzema scored two goals and created another as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-1 on Saturday to go second,sports,4 -Nigeria: Opposition PDP ‘Has Not Zoned Presidential Ticket’,"Following the alleged claim that the PDP has zoned its 2023 presidential ticket to the northern part of the country,",politics,2 -Nigeria: Ondo State Governor Akeredolu Restates Case for State Police,"Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, Wednesday renewed the clamour for the decentralisation of the nation's policing system to empower",politics,2 -Cameroon Legend Samuel Eto’o Elected President of His Country’s Football Federation,"Four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o was elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday, deposing",sports,4 -Aston Martin Expects Better 2021 Sales after Deep Losses,Carmaker Aston Martin said a turnaround plan would see it takes the first steps towards profitability and boost sales this,business,1 -Air Peace Launches Guangzhou and Mumbai Flights in July; Tel Aviv in the Pipeline,"Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has revealed plans to extend its wings to Guangzhou, China and Mumbai, India, with scheduled",business,1 -Spain Through to Euro 2020 Quarters After Thrilling 5-3 Win Over Croatia,A thrilling 5-3 extra-time victory saw Spain reach the quarterfinals at Euro 2020 over Croatia in Copenhagen. Goals from Pablo,sports,4 -"Electoral Act Amendment: Nigeria Senate Cowers, Suspends Move to Override Buhari’s Veto",Despite the resolve and threat by many senators on Tuesday to overrule President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act,politics,2 -Afghan Footballer Zaki Anwari Among Those Who Fell to Death from US Plane in Kabul,An Afghan footballer who played for the national youth team fell to his death after trying to cling to a,sports,4 -"Zamalek, Raja Casablanca’s Champions League S/Final Postponed Due to Covid-19",The second leg of the African Champions League semifinal between Egypt's Zamalek and Raja Casablanca has been postponed by a,sports,4 -Nigerian Stock Exchange Capitalisation Hits Historic $51bn on Sustained Rally,"The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Nigerian  (NSE), which is the total value of all listed equities, hit a",business,1 -Nigeria Government Threatens Striking Doctors with Sanctions,Nigeria’s federal government has warned that House Officers on mandatory two-year housemanship training that embark on strike would be made,health,0 -"OPEC Projects 11m bpd Oil Demand Shortfall by December, Nigeria Seeks Review of Quota",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has predicted that despite increasing stability in the demand for crude oil by,business,1 -Seven Takeaways from Osun Gubernatorial Election,"Last Saturday’s election which saw PDP's Ademola Adeleke emerge winner, has left instructive takeaways that can't be glossed over.Read more",politics,2 -Twitter Sues Elon Musk to Force Him to Complete $44bn Acquisition,Twitter Inc sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion deal to buy the social mediaRead more,business,1 -Nigeria FA to Investigate Penalty Shootout for Match Fixing,"A video circulated on social media showed a goalkeeper doing nothing to stop opposition penalties, while outfield players fired spot",sports,4 -Tottenham Return to Top of Premier League After Stalemate With London Rivals Chelsea,"A cagey 0-0 draw was enough to lift Tottenham back to the top of the table, ahead of defending champions",sports,4 -Nigeria: Aviation Minister Sirika Insists Government Will Own Only 5% of National Carrier,"Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has insisted that the planned national carrier which is billed to commence operation",business,1 -Reggae Singer-songwriter Johnny Nash Dies Aged 80,"American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died at the aged",entertainment,3 -"‘Go Home’: Covid-Hit Shanghai, Beijing Tell Residents to Avoid Social Contacts","China's two biggest cities tightened COVID-19 curbs on their residents on Monday, raising new frustration and even questions about the",health,0 -"Brazilian Viper Venom May Become Tool in Fight Against Coronavirus, Study Shows",Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey,health,0 -US Urges Pregnant Women to Vaccinate as Delta Surges,The Uinted States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine,health,0 -"Nigeria Must Develop Cyber Warfare to Protect Critical National Assets, Buhari Says","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Kano State, said his government must develop a policy on cyber warfare that",tech,5 -"Faced with Liquidity Constraints, Zambia Seeks Covid-induced Bond Bailout","Lillian Jijingi Zambia became the first African country to ask bondholders for relief since the onset of the coronavirus, seeking",business,1 -Djokovic Admits Breaking Isolation While Covid Positive,Novak Djokovic knew he had tested positive for COVID-19 when he attended a newspaper interview and photo shoot at his,sports,4 -"US Covid-19 Fatality Rate Drops from 0.9% to 0.6%, Washington University Study Reveals",The likelihood that a coronavirus infection will prove fatal has dropped by nearly a third since April due to improved,health,0 -PDP BoT Chairman Recommends High-Powered Delegation to Visit Rivers Governor Wike,"The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin, has recommended the setting up",politics,2 -Kenya Bankers Association Partners with Huawei to Promote Tech-Driven Financial Inclusion,The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has signed a collaboration agreement with tech-firm Huawei-Kenya that seeks to deepen financial inclusion in,business,1 -"Nigeria: Your Utterances are Reckless, Careless, Southern/Middle Belt Alliance Tells NEF",The issue of rotational presidency sparked yet another debate on Monday following a boast at the weekend by Director of,politics,2 -Toshiba CEO Resigns Ahead of Vote on Spin-off Plan,"Toshiba's CEO resigned on Tuesday, adding fresh uncertainty weeks before a key shareholder meeting on a plan to spin off",business,1 -"S/Eagles Manager Rohr Unfazed by Critics, Insists Team Did Well in Friendlies",Despite the outrage in some quarters over the uncoordinated play of the Super Eagles in the two international friendlies against,sports,4 -Greenwich Merchant Bank Starts Operations in Nigeria after Regulatory Approval,Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has started operations even as it announced plan to position itself as the go-to institution for,business,1 -"Nigerian Broadcast Stations Gasping for Breath, BON Cries Out","The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), a body representing broadcast stations in Nigeria, has cried out over the skyrocketing costs",business,1 -Orlando Magic Sign Rookie Chuma Okeke,"The Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Chuma Okeke, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced Tuesday. Per team policy,",sports,4 -Vice-Chairman of Samsung Electronics Jailed Two and A Half Years for Bribery,"Billionaire Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Lee Jae-yong was sent back to prison on Monday after a South Korean court",tech,5 -Google Announces $1bn Investment in African Internet Over Next Five Years,"As a way of giving thousands of Africans access to fast and cheaper internet, Google has promised to invest $1",tech,5 -Microsoft Cloud Business Drives Quarterly Results as Pandemic Boosts Growth,"Microsoft’s cloud computing business slightly re-accelerated and its Teams messaging and collaboration software won new users, as a pandemic-driven shift",business,1 -Tottenham 4-0 Wolfsberger (agg 8-1): Dele Alli Stars as Spurs Cruise into Europa League Last-16,Dele Alli scored a magnificent overhead kick as Tottenham eased into the last-16 of the Europa League on Wednesday evening.,sports,4 -Tuchel Hopeful Chelsea Goalkeeper Mendy Will Be Fit For Champions League Final,Edouard Mendy will be given every chance to make the Champions League Final after scans showed the rib injury he,sports,4 -Our Achievements Since 2015 Should Make Nigerians Proud: Presidency,"The Nigerian Presidency says the Muhammadu Buhari administration has recorded giant strides - since he assumed office on May 29,",politics,2 -New Study Explains Why Africa Defied Dire Predictions to Survive Deadly Covid-19,A new study by a consortium of African medical doctors has given reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic appeared not to,health,0 -"Nigeria: INEC Reacts to Election Guidelines Adjustment, Says It’s Not Unilateral, Explains PDP is First Beneficiary","In its first official reaction to the adjustment of the general election guidelines, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on",politics,2 -Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to OPEC’s 1.554m bpd Oil Quota,"The Nigerian government on Monday pledged its renewed commitment to full compliance with the country’s crude oil production quota, which",business,1 -Economic Reforms Chief: Alex Okoh Re-appointed DG BPE By President Buhari,President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Alex Okoh as the Director-General of Nigeria's Bureau of Public Enterprises for a second four-year,business,1 -"Flutterwave Re-brands, Introduces New Products for Customers","Few days after it announced that it raised $250 million for business expansion, Flutterwave has unveiled its new brand identity,",business,1 -‘Unacceptable’: Turkey’s President Erdogan Slams Biden Over ‘Killer’ Putin Comment,"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that US President Joe Biden’s comments about Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, in",politics,2 -"Super Eagles Shoot Down Liberia’s Lone Star, Set Sights on Cape Verde’s Sharks",Two strikes from the penalty spot earned Nigeria all three points against the Lone Star of Liberia at the Grand,sports,4 -Ajax and Cameroon Goalkeeper Andre Onana Banned One Year for Doping Violation,"Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, linked with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund recently, has been banned from football for a year for",sports,4 -Man City to Confirm Premier League’s Biggest Ever Transfer with £100m Grealish Deal: Daily Mail,"Reports in the United Kingdom suggest Manchester City will complete a record-breaking, £100million deal for Jack Grealish after the England",sports,4 -Nigeria: Ending FX Sale to BDCs Disrupts ‘Juiciest Economic Racket’: Analyst,"By putting an end to the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, Governor of Central",business,1 -AfDB to Fund Nigerian Tech MSMEs with $500m,"The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to support Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), especially technology-based ones with 500 million",business,1 -Yemisi Edun Appointed Acting FCMB CEO,Nigeria's First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the bank.,business,1 -Nigeria: House Moves to Transfer Defunct National Oil Corporation’s Assets to NNPC Limited,Nigeria's House of Representatives has begun moves to transfer assets belonging to the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to,business,1 -"Super Eagles Manager Peseiro Invites Musa, Ekong, 25 others for Sierra Leone, São Tomé",GRead more,sports,4 -"Europa League: Chukwueze Seals Top Spot for Villarreal, Ndidi Back from Injury",Samuel Chukwueze grabbed maximum points for Villarreal on Thursday against Turkish club Sivasspor to lead the Yellow Submarines on 13,sports,4 -Porto 2 Juventus 1: Ronaldo and Co Fall to First Leg Loss in Portugal,Porto stunned Juventus by punishing a huge error to score after 63 seconds of Wednesday's Champions League tie. The Serie,sports,4 -Nigerian Business Magnate Tony Elumelu Laments ‘95% of Crude Oil Lost to Theft’,"Businessman and Chairman Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, on Thursday bemoaned the fact that Nigeria was losing over 95 per",business,1 -"Nigeria: Search for Consensus Presidential Candidate in PDP Falters, Atiku Insists on Primary Election",The quest by some presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a consensus flagbearer for the party ahead,politics,2 -"Desperate to Stave Off Mass Defection, Buhari Meets 22 Aggrieved APC Senators","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, met with 22 angry senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in an attempt",politics,2 -Barcelona Finally Register New Signings Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia Thanks to Gerard Pique Salary Cut,Barcelona have now registered summer signings Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia -- as well as forward Rey Manaj -- ahead,sports,4 -Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Earn Two-Goal Lead Over Ghana’s Black Queens,Nigeria's Super Falcons took a two-goal lead over Ghana’s Black Queens in their Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.99% in October, Seventh Consecutive Fall in 2021",Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped again in October 2021 to 15.99 percent from 16.63 percent recorded in September 2021. This,business,1 -Biden Gets Covid Booster Shot after Authorisation,"President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 booster shot on Monday, days after federal regulators recommended a third dose of the",health,0 -Japan Formally Approves Its First Covid-19 Vaccine,Japan has formally approved its first Covid-19 vaccine with the health ministry giving the go-ahead to use the vaccine co-developed,health,0 -"Fuel Queues in Abuja, Kogi, Others May Worsen as Marketers Withdraw Services",The perennial petrol queues in and around Abuja may further deteriorate from this week as members of the Independent Petroleum,business,1 -Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Sanctioned By UK Amid Crackdown on Russian Oligarchs,Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of attempts to crackdown on wealthy Russians with assets,sports,4 -Nigeria to Reopen San Francisco Consulate 32 Years After,"The Nigerian government has expressed its readiness to reopen the consulate in San Francisco, United States. The office of the",politics,2 -Nigeria Governors Ask FG to Put Proposed Privatisation of 10 Generating Plants on Hold,Nigeria's state governors have resolved to ask the federal government to put the process of privatiaing 10 National Integrated Power,business,1 -Brazil Legend Pele Leaves Hospital after Surgery,Brazil legend Pele has been released from hospital after undergoing surgery for a colon tumour. The 80-year-old had the operation,sports,4 -"Musk Tweets, Doge Leaps and Bitcoin Retreats",Bitcoin was pinned near its lowest in more than two months on Friday and headed for its worst week since,tech,5 -Walcott Scores as Southampton Draw at Wolves,"Theo Walcott said he ""feels like a kid again"" after scoring his first goal since rejoining Southampton in their Premier",sports,4 -Nike Sues Company that Made ‘Satan Shoes’ with ‘Drop of Human Blood’,"Nike is suing Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over a controversial pair of ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of real",business,1 -Deloitte To Shut Four UK Office,Global accounting and consulting firm Deloitte will close four of its 50 British offices as it reviews its real estate,business,1 -Morocco 2022: Hosts Prevail Over Super Falcons on Penalties to Reach Final,"Morocco will take on South Africa in Saturday’s final in Rabat, while the Super Falcons tango with the Copper Queens",sports,4 -Nigerian Child Comedian Emanuella Wins Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award,Nigeria’s comedy star Emanuella has won the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2021 in the ‘Favorite African Social Media Star’ category.,entertainment,3 -Twitter Unfreezes NY Post’s Account after Republican Backlash,"Twitter has lifted a freeze on the New York Post newspaper’s account, the United States-based social media company said on",politics,2 -Jay-Z Sells Half of Ace of Spades Champagne to LVMH,"French conglomerate LVMH has purchased a 50% stake in rapper-mogul Jay-Z’s Champagne house, Armand de Brignac. Popularly known as ‘Ace",business,1 -"In Preparation for Transition, Ekiti Governor Fayemi Sacks All Political Aides","Those affected are his Special Assistants, Technical Assistants, Executive Assistants and Senior Special Assistants he appointed upon assumption of office",politics,2 -Chelsea End Man City Quadruple Dream to Reach FA Cup Final,Chelsea ended Manchester City's quadruple hopes this season after securing a 1-0 win to reach the FA Cup final at,sports,4 -Liverpool Comeback Sinks Milan in Champions League Epic,Liverpool had to come from behind to win a Champions League thriller against AC Milan at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's team,sports,4 -"Nigerian Stock Exchange Completes Demutualisation Process, Gets SEC, CAC Approval",The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) says it has completed its demutualisation process after it received final approvals of its demutualisation plan from the Securities,business,1 -Nigerian Airlines Lament as Fuel Scarcity Causes Flight Disruptions,"Nigerian airlines have attributed flight delays and disruptions to their inability to source aviation fuel, known as Jet A1 on",business,1 -"Pinnick Decries Campaign of Calumny, Says He Holds President Buhari in High Esteem","President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Tuesday expressed shock at a report in a section",sports,4 -US-Based Equinix Acquires Nigerian Digital Infrastructure Firm MainOne for $320m,"Equinix Inc. is acquiring West African digital infrastructure firm MainOne Cable Co Ltd. at a valuation of $320 million, giving",business,1 -Nigerian Singer Teni to Release Debut Album ‘Wondaland’ in March,Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has revealed the name and expected date of her forthcoming debut album. In a video,entertainment,3 -Mauritius to Have Presence in Space as Satellite Set for Launch,Mauritius is set to have a presence in space following the planned launch of a small satellite onboard a rocket,tech,5 -"Nigeria, Other African Countries to Share 10m Doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer Vaccines",Nigeria and other African Union (AU) member states will receive an additional 10 million doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19,health,0 -"NIgeria: Finally, President Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill","Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Friday signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, about a month after the National Assembly sent",politics,2 -"Buhari, Governors Eulogise Business Magnate, Aliko Dangote at 65","President Muhammadu Buhari, the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have congratulated the Chairman and",business,1 -"Tokyo 2020: Djokovic’s Golden Slam Bid Dashed, Loses to Zverev in Semis","There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6,",sports,4 -Kishida Re-Elected Japan’s PM in Parliamentary Vote,Fumio Kishida was reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key,politics,2 -Nigeria Moves to Stop Consultant Doctors from Joining Strike,Nigeria’s federal government has taken measures to prevent senior doctors under the auspices of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association,health,0 -Trump ‘Planning to Declare Victory if it Looks Like He’s Ahead’ in Tuesday’s Election,US President Donald Trump has told people close to him that he will declare victory on Tuesday night if he,politics,2 -Volvo Cars Posts 6% December Sales as Recovery Continues,"Car maker Volvo Cars said on Thursday its sales grew 6% in December, marking a continued sharp recovery from the",business,1 -US Remains Resistant to Banning Russian Oil,White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday reiterated that the Biden administration remains resistant for now on banning Russian,business,1 -"Nigeria: I Will Run Again For President, Says Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello",Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has hinted of his desire to have anothe shot at the Presidency in the,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Soludo, Ozigbo, Ngige, Others Kick as Widespread Glitches Mar Anambra Election","The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo; his counterpart in the",politics,2 -"Australian Open Confident on Nadal, Uncertain on Djokovic",Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafa Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month’s Grand Slam despite,sports,4 -"WHO: Nigeria, 12 Other African Countries Yet to Surpass 10% Covid Vaccination",Nigeria and 12 other countries in Africa are yet to surpass 10 per cent full vaccination of their population against,health,0 -"Nigeria: Tinubu is Playing God, Says Protege and Interior Minister Aregbesola in Veiled Attack","It appears the gloves are now off for a bare knuckle fist between the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and",politics,2 -"Behold, Nigeria’s Leading Techpreneurs","With the drastic shift from agrarian, industrial and information ages, the future is now tied to providing knowledge-based solutions to",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Ahead of His Declaration for 2023 Presidency, Vice President Osinbajo Meets APC Governors","Ahead of his declaration for presidency in 2023, which is likely expected this week, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will meet",politics,2 -Nigeria: Cholera Kills 150 in Northwest Katsina State,"Nigeria's northern Katsina state has recorded over 150 deaths resulting from the outbreak of cholera, the state's Primary Health Care",health,0 -IOC Aims to Vaccinate as Many Tokyo Olympic Participants as Possible,A five-party meeting was held on Wednesday for the Tokyo 2020 games where the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach,health,0 -Bayern Munich 2-3 PSG: Mbappe Brace Gives Parisans Advantage in Wild Champions League Quarter-final,An enthralling Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain was bookended by goals from Kylian Mbappe.,sports,4 -Nokia Warns of “Challenging” Year as It Plays Catch-up,Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia warned of challenges to come this year as it tries to catch up with,tech,5 -"Leone Stars Stun Super Eagles, Claw Back Four-goal Deficit to Earn Dramatic 4-4 Draw",Sierra Leone came from four goals down to pick up a 4-4 draw with Nigeria in the group L African,sports,4 -Man United 9-0 Southampton: Ruthless Red Devils Make Title Statement Vs Sorry Saints,Manchester United ruthlessly dispatched nine-man Southampton to kickstart their Premier League title hopes with a 9-0 win on Wednesday night.,sports,4 -"Sensational Nigeria D’Tigers Stun Argentina in Pre-Olympic Game, Two Days After Beating USA","Nigeria's Olympic basketball team, D'Tigers have hit the ground running in recent days as they prepare for this summer's Tokyo Olympics. Led",sports,4 -"Anne Rice, Who Spun Gothic Tales of Vampires, Dies at 80","Anne Rice, the novelist whose lush, best-selling gothic tales, including “Interview With a Vampire,” reinvented the blood-drinking immortals as tragic",entertainment,3 -"Leicester 0-2 Man City: Mendy, Jesus on Target as City Saunter Towards Title",Gabriel Jesus marked his birthday with a goal as Manchester City moved a step closer to the Premier League title,sports,4 -Nigeria: All APC Senators Vote Against Electronic Transmission of Results (The Full List),"The Nigerian Senate on Thursday voted against the electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Amendment Bill, with all the",politics,2 -Man United to Play Europa League in 2021 After Crashing Out of Champions League at Leipzig,Manchester United's season suffered a huge blow as a defeat at German side RB Leipzig knocked them out of the,sports,4 -Covid-19: Israel Starts Reopening as Number of Those Vaccinated Nears 50%,Israel reopened swathes of its economy on Sunday in what it called the start of a return to routine enabled,health,0 -"Nigeria: Again, APC Moves Convention, Now March 26","Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to hold its national convention on March 26, a month away from the",politics,2 -"Apple, Microsoft, Google’s Profits Soar as Pandemic Boom Continues",Tech giants have reported soaring profits as consumers upgraded their devices and sought cloud storage during lockdowns. Apple's profits nearly,business,1 -Uefa Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against English FA Over Euros Final Chaos at Wembley,UEFA have charged England's Football Association following the chaotic scenes at Wembley in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. England supporters without,sports,4 -Veteran Ruler Guelleh Re-elected Djibouti Leader for Fifth Term with 98% Landslide,"President Ismail Omar Guelleh thanks his supporters after the election body declared him the winner, obtaining almost 99 percent of",politics,2 -Twitter Flags Trump Tweet That Claims He’s Immune to COVID-19,Twitter on Sunday flagged a tweet by Donald Trump in which the US President claimed he was immune to the,health,0 -"Finland, Sweden Apply to Join NATO as Russia Pummels Ukraine","Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and triggering one of",politics,2 -"Femi Kuti and Son, Made, Announce Double Album, ‘Legacy +’",Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son Femi Kuti and grandson Made Kuti have announced their new joint double album 'Legacy +' with two,entertainment,3 -"AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Maul São Tomé 10-0, Eclipse 63-year Old Record","In only his second competitive match in charge of Nigeria, 62 –year old Portuguese José Santos Peseiro led the Super",sports,4 -Nigeria Challenges Indigenous Oil Firms to Fill Void Created by Divesting IOCs,"Deputy Oil Minister Sylva says investors should perceive the IOCs’ divestments as opportunities, rather than threats.Read more",business,1 -Former Liverpool Manager Gerard Houllier Dies Aged 73,Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73. The Frenchman managed the Reds from 1998-2004 and,sports,4 -OPEC Raises Forecast on Members’ Crude Supply,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday lifted its forecast on its members' crude this year by over,business,1 -Angela Merkel Receives Moderna Dose after First AstraZeneca Shot,"German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a Moderna coronavirus vaccine as her second jab, after getting the first dose of AstraZeneca",health,0 -Global Death Toll From Covid-19 Hits Two Million,The global death toll from COVID-19 topped two million on Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled,health,0 -"China’s Exports Surge On Hot Demand For PPE, Remote Working Tech","China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in almost three years in November, as strong global demand for goods needed",business,1 -New York Imposes Measures from Friday in ‘Last Chance’ against New Coronavirus Wave,"New York has introduced new restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus, with Mayor Bill de Blasio warning it was the city's",health,0 -Macron Says Coronavirus to Stay ‘until Next Summer’,French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will be fighting the virus until at least the middle of next year,health,0 -Fidelity Bank PBT Increases By 72.4% to N20.6bn In H1 2021,Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a profit before tax (PBT) increase of 72.4 percent to N20 billion for half year,business,1 -"Enyimba Crash out of CAF Champions League, Drop to Confed Cup","For the third year running, no Nigerian club side will be featuring in the group stage of the CAF Champions",sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Sports Ministry, Football Federation Procure 20,000 Tickets for Super Eagles’ Fans Ahead Ghana Match",In a bold move to fill up the stands of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and guarantee high-decibel support for,sports,4 -Champions League Showdown in Paris as Bayern  Look to Overturn PSG Deficit,Holders Bayern Munich are staring down the barrel of elimination in the Champions League and will endeavour to overturn a 3-2 deficit,sports,4 -Abraham Scores Twice as Chelsea Thrash West Ham 3-0,Tammy Abraham scored twice on Monday as Chelsea ended their recent mini-slump by beating West Ham United at Stamford Bridge,sports,4 -"Comoros Grab Fairytale Place at Cup of Nations Finals; Egypt, Gabon, Guinea Also Qualify",The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time with a 0-0 draw against,sports,4 -Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter Gets New Six-year Football Ban Over Bonus Payments,"Sepp Blatter, a former President of world's football governing body FIFA, has been handed a new six-year ban from football",sports,4 -Nigeria VP Osinbajo Forecasts $450bn Boost In African Economy Via AfCFTA,"The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has forecasted a potential income gain of about $450 billion in the country's economy",business,1 -"Asia Accelerates AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts, Even as Trust Plunges in Europe","Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports",health,0 -Biden Lifts Abortion Referral Ban on Family Planning Clinics,"The Biden administration on Monday reversed a ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, lifting a Trump-era restriction as",health,0 -"Nigeria Senate to Review Electoral Bill, 1999 Constitution This Month, Lawan Says",Nigeria Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Friday announced that the Senate would review the rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill and,politics,2 -Report: Nigerian Businesses Turn to Solar as Diesel Costs Bite,Nigeria’s solar companies are seeing a surge in demand for mini-grids and equipment.Read more,business,1 -Nigeria: Resident Doctors Commence Strike Despite Meeting With Government Delegation,Resident doctors in Nigeria have commenced an indefinite strike despite meeting with a federal government delegation to resolve pending issues.,health,0 -"APC’s Revalidation Exercise Unconstitutional, Former National Chairman Oshiomhole Says",A former National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has described the party's ongoing membership revalidation,politics,2 -"Paris Club Refund: AGF Malami’s Action against Public Interest, Nigeria Governors Say",Nigeria's 36 State Governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have strongly chastised the Minister of Justice,politics,2 -Facebook Freezes Venezuela President Maduro’s Page Over Covid Misinformation,Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy,tech,5 -"Harry and Meghan Join Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez in Covid Vaccine Fundraising Concert","Prince Harry and Meghan are joining the high-profile lineup for Global Citizen's vaccine fundraising concert, 'Vax Live: The Concert to",entertainment,3 -"Health Officials Interrupt Brazil-Argentina World Cup Qualifier, Match Suspended",A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three,health,0 -Nigeria Exits Recession with 0.11% Growth in Q4 2020,"Africa’s largest economy Nigeria, has officially exited recession helped by the gradual return of economic activities following the easing of",business,1 -"TV Series on Maradona out Friday, Promises New details, and Controversy",A new drama series based on the life of late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona promises to reveal little-known details about,entertainment,3 -Andre Villas-boas Resigns After Marseille Ntcham’s Signing,"Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has offered his resignation, citing a disagreement over the Ligue 1 club's sporting policy following the",sports,4 -Lil Wayne Returns with ‘No Ceilings 3’ Mixtape,"US rapper Lil Wayne has released his surprise DJ Khaled-hosted mixtape ‘No Ceilings 3’, the third installment in his ongoing mixtape series. The 20-track",entertainment,3 -Wizkid Releases ‘Smile’ Video Featuring H.E.R,"Rita Osakwe Nigerian star Wizkid has released the stunning visuals for his feel-good song, ‘Smile.’ The video, directed by Meji",entertainment,3 -"Turmoil in CAF as President Ahmad, VP Omari Face Fresh FIFA Probe",There are strong indications that CAF President Ahmad Ahmad’s quest for a second term in office may hit a snag,sports,4 -"Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame","Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex's Marc Bolan have been inducted into the Rock",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Under-Produced Crude Oil by 72.6m Barrels in 10 Months,"Despite the easing of both the COVID-19 restrictions and the output cuts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),",business,1 -Ambitious Leone Stars Land in Nigeria for Eagles,"Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ opponents in the resumed 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, Leone Stars of Sierra Leone have",sports,4 -"I’m Running as Nigerian Presidential Aspirant, Not as Northerner, Says Senate President Lawan","The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday said his presidential bid is in his capacity as a Nigerian",politics,2 -Pfizer Asks US Officials to Approve Covid Pill,"Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize its experimental pill for COVID-19, setting the stage for a likely launch this",health,0 -GAGE Awards Announces Panel of Judges as Nominations Come to a Close,"Months of deliberation has secured a superb lineup of Nigeria’s industry key figures, a fitting panel to consider, discuss and",tech,5 -Australia to Buy Merck’s Covid Pill as Victoria Cases Hit Record,"Australia will buy 300,000 courses of Merck & Co’s experimental antiviral pill, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday, as",health,0 -Special Status: Lagos Demands 1% of Nigeria’s Revenue,"The Lagos State Government on Monday demanded one per cent share of Nigeria's federal revenue allocation formula, maintaining that the",business,1 -South Africa: Zuma Says ANC Benefited From Arms Deal,The imprisoned former South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma says the ruling African National Congress (ANC) benefited from the controversial arms,politics,2 -End of an Era: Germany’s Merkel Bows out after 16 Years,Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany's first female chancellor,politics,2 -Nigeria: APC Governors Disagree with Edo Governor Obaseki Over ‘Currency Printing’ Claims,The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Friday debunked claims by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State that the federal government printed,politics,2 -Super Eagles Stalwart Wilfred Ndidi Back from Injury,Leicester City manger Brendan Rodgers has expressed his excitement following the return of Super Eagles’ holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from,sports,4 -Hyundai Motor Group Plans to Launch EVs in China Every Year Starting 2022,South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in China every year starting,tech,5 -#EndSARS: Coronation Insurance Assures Clients of Speedy Compensation,Coronation Insurance formerly known as Wapic Insurance has reassured clients of a speedy compensation following their several losses to businesses,business,1 -Lupita Nyong’o Book ‘Sulwe’ To Become Animated Musical On Netflix,"Lupita Nyong’o’s 2019 New York Times bestselling children’s book about colorism and self-love, ‘Sulwe,’ will be adapted as an animated",entertainment,3 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Says It’s ‘Inappropriate’ to Give Colouration to Currency Printing,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Thursday weighed in on the raging controversy over",business,1 -"Burna Boy, Wizkid Speak Ahead of THISDAY ARISE Nigeria@60 Performance","Ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration, top musicians Burna Boy and Wizkid have expressed some disappointment at the country’s leadership.",entertainment,3 -German Auto Giants Place Their Bets on Hydrogen Cars,"Battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don’t rule out the underdog",tech,5 -"Nigeria: Foisting Northern Presidential Candidates Will Be Grave Tragedy, Say Southern and Middle Belt Leaders",The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders' Forum (SMBLF) has condemned in strong terms the decision by the two main political,politics,2 -"Qatar to Invest $5bn in Nigeria, Says Foreign Minister Onyeama","The oil-rich state of Qatar is to invest $5 billion in the Nigerian economy, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Godfrey",business,1 -"US Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans Its Own Review",The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct,tech,5 -EU Launches Legal Action Against AstraZeneca Due to Vaccine Shortages,The European Union has launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines and,health,0 -"Nigeria: PDP NEC Sets Up 37-Man Committee Over Presidential Ticket, Sells Form for N35m",Nigeria's main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a 37-man committee to discuss issues around its presidential ticket,politics,2 -Manny Pacquiao Retires from Boxing to Focus on Political Career,Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career. The multi-division world,sports,4 -"Brazil Approves, Rolls out AstraZeneca, Sinovac Vaccines",A nurse has received Brazil's first vaccine dose after health regulators gave emergency approval to two jabs. Regulator Anvisa gave,health,0 -"Super Eagles, Indomitable Lions Clash Again in Vienna on Tuesday",Nigeria and Cameroon will once more battle it out at the Stadion Wiener Neustadt in the second of a two-match,sports,4 -"Pat Utomi: EFCC Should Investigate Aspirants, Businesses over N100m Nomination Form","A renowned economists, Prof Pat Utomi, on Sunday challenged the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to beam its search",politics,2 -Doping Hearing to Decide Russian Skater’s Olympic Fate,Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the imminent women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided,sports,4 -Nigeria Receives Four Million Doses of Moderna Vaccines from US,The Nigeria government has received four million and eighty doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine donated by the US. The,health,0 -Messi Breaks Pele’s Record for Most Goals at One Club,Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's victory over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of,sports,4 -Transport Challenges May Mar Governorship Election in Parts of Ondo State,Security personnel including policemen and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are finding it difficult to commute,politics,2 -"Gilat Telecom to Unlock Huge Network Availability, Bandwidth Capacity across Africa","Gilat Telecom a global multinational communications service provider with presence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, has announced significant",business,1 -Nigeria: FG Drags National Assembly to Supreme Court Over Section 84(12) of Electoral Act,Nigeria's federal government has dragged the National Assembly to the apex court in the land over the recent law barring,politics,2 -Former VP Atiku Begins ‘Massive e-Registration Drive’ Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections,Presidential candidate of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election Atiku Abubakar has embarked on a,politics,2 -Maradona Fans Remember Troubled Soccer Great a Year after His Death,Thousands of fans of soccer great Diego Maradona will pay tribute to the star on the one-year anniversary of his,sports,4 -Ronaldo Returns to Italy after Covid-19 Positive Test,"Cristiano Ronaldo, who has tested positive for Covid-19, left the Portuguese team camp near Lisbon on Wednesday to fly back",sports,4 -"Reeling from US sanctions, China’s Huawei Plans Foray into Electric Vehicles","China’s Huawei plans to make electric vehicles under its own brand and could launch some models this year, four sources",tech,5 -Twitter Set to Accept Musk’s Original $43bn Takeover Offer,"Twitter Inc is poised to agree a sale to Elon Musk for around $43 billion in cash, the price the",tech,5 -Flutterwave Launches New E-Commerce Service ‘Flutterwave Market’ To Enhance SME Growth,"Africa's leading payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced the launch of its new e-commerce service, Flutterwave Market – an extension",business,1 -Michelle Obama to Launch Cooking Show on Netflix,Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an,entertainment,3 -"‘Let the Delegates Decide’: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Amaechi, Umahi, Lawan Battle for APC Presidential Ticket","Ahead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) special convention and presidential primary on Tuesday, in Abuja, stakeholders in the",politics,2 -Nigeria: PDP Governors Meet Monday Over Insecurity,"The governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Monday meet in Ibadan, southwest Oyo",politics,2 -African Union Urges Ceasefire in Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict,"The African Union has called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, where federal troops are engaged in an",politics,2 -Tributes Pour in for Iconic James Bond Actor Sir Sean Connery,"Stars including Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Sean Connery, who has died",entertainment,3 -"Omicron: Nigeria Refuses to Restrict Inbound Travellers, Approves Booster Doses","Notwithstanding the raging Omicron COVID-19 variant in Southern Africa and some other parts of the world, Nigeria's federal government on",business,1 -"Enyimba, Rivers United Through to Next Round of CAF Competitions","Nigeria’s last two teams standing in this year’s continental competitions, Enyimba FC and Rivers United managed to scale through to",sports,4 -"Buhari Vows to Make NNPC Biggest, Most Capitalised Oil Company in Africa",Nigerria President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday stated that the target of his administration was to make the newly rechristened Nigerian,business,1 -China’s Smartphone Shipments Rebound to Pre-pandemic Levels in January,"China’s smartphone shipments nearly doubled in January 2021 versus a year ago, government data published on Tuesday showed, rebounding from",business,1 -Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele Targets 10% Increase in Agriculture Funding by 2024,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has predicted 10 per cent increase in credit",business,1 -Jussie Smollett to Be Released from Jail While Appealing Conviction,An Illinois appeals court on Wednesday ordered the release of actor Jussie Smollett from jail while the one-time star of,entertainment,3 -Atalanta Set up Coppa Italia Final with Juventus,Atalanta will face Juventus in the Coppa Italia final after beating Napoli in the semi-final thanks to two goals from,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s South-west Leaders Urge Overhaul of Nation’s Security, Seek Reopening of Borders","South-west governors, ministers and monarchs sunday called for a comprehensive review of the nation’s security system and advised that a",politics,2 -"Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-repairs to iPhones, Macs","Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited",entertainment,3 -Iran Names Hardline Cleric as Top Judge to Replace Raisi Amid Calls for Probe,Iran’s supreme leader promoted a hardline Muslim leader to serve as head of the judiciary amid international calls for investigations,politics,2 -Buhari Returns Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NNPC,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the restoration of the leases on four Oil Mining Licences to the state-owned petroleum,business,1 -"US Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Covid Warning for Germany, Denmark",The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Department on Monday advised against travel to Germany,health,0 -BP Oil Merchant Says He Was Fired Over Nigeria Bribe Concerns,"Former oil merchant, Jonathan Zarembok, has alleged that he was fired by BP Plc because he voiced concerns about bribes",business,1 -"Nigeria: 4 Days to Presidential Primary, APC Still Divided on Zoning, May Reopen Sale of Forms","Four days to the rescheduled presidential primariy of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), billed to hold Monday, June 6,",politics,2 -TikTok’s Revenue In Europe Grew By  $170m in 2020 Due to Advertisers’ Spending,TikTok in Europe has seen an increase of 545 percent to $170.8 million in revenue last year as advertisers upped,tech,5 -COVID-19: 181 Students Contract Virus in Lagos Private School,Lagos state commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi has said that one hundred and eighty-one students and staff of a,health,0 -Sheffield  United Part Ways with Manager Chris Wilder,"Christopher Wilder has left his role as manager of Sheffield United after nearly five years in charge, with Paul Heckingbottom",sports,4 -UEFA Slashes Champions League Prize Money after $666m Loss,Champions League and Europa League prize money will be cut over the next five seasons as Europe's soccer governing body,sports,4 -"Senegalese Keeper, Mendy, Completes £22m Chelsea Move","Chelsea have announced the signing of Edouard Mendy from Rennes, with the goalkeeper joining on a five-year deal at a",sports,4 -"AFEX Tops Agriculture, Commodities List in FT’s Ranking of African Companies","AFEX, Nigeria's commodities market player and the country's first private sector commodities exchange, has been listed on the Financial Times",business,1 -"At $42bn, Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit 25-month High on Eurobond Inflow",Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to its highest level in 25 months to $42 billion presently due to the inflow,business,1 -"Mr. Eazi Announces New EP, Shares New Song ‘The Don’","Nigerian Banku star Mr. Eazi has announced a new EP called ‘Something Else’, which will be released February 19 via his own Banku",entertainment,3 -Aguero Back on Scoresheet as Man City Defeat Fulham 3-0 to Extend Premier League Lead,Sergio Aguero’s first Premier League goal in well over a year helped Manchester City go 17 points clear at the,sports,4 -"Colombian Leader Sees Opportunity in Cannabis, But Not Coca",Colombian President Iván Duque has high hopes for the medical marijuana industry in a country that has been waging a,business,1 -Palestinian Negotiator Saeb Erekat Dies After Contracting Covid-19,"Veteran peace negotiator and prominent international spokesman for the Palestinians, Saeb Erekat, has died after being infected by the coronavirus.",health,0 -"Arsenal Must Not Put a Foot Wrong in the Second Leg, Saka Says after Scoring in Europa Draw at Benfica",Bukayo Saka warned his Arsenal team-mates that they cannot put a foot wrong when they face Benfica in the second,sports,4 -Britain Investigates Coronavirus Test and Trace Glitch,Britain’s government has launched an investigation into why a technical issue with its test and trace programme had not been,health,0 -Nigeria: Leading Socio-cultural Groups Back Reps’ Summon of President Buhari,"The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) are three notable",politics,2 -Saad Hariri Renamed Lebanon PM a Year after Stepping Down,"Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has been tasked with forming his fourth government, winning a slim majority of votes",politics,2 -Man United’s Premier League Title Hopes Fade as Bruno Fernandes Rescues Draw at West Brom,Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes took a further hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West,sports,4 -Jury Finds Cosby Guilty of Assaulting 16-Year-Old at Playboy Mansion,"Comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles in 1975, a jury has found.",entertainment,3 -Nigeria: APC Set to Postpone National Convention by Two Weeks,The National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for February 26 may not be held on that day,politics,2 -Fallout Continues From Biggest Global Ransomware Attack,The single biggest ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as more details emerged on how a Russia-linked gang breached,tech,5 -"Americans Milgrom, Wilson Win $1.1m Nobel Prize in Economics",Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory,business,1 -Thiago Sets Premier League Passing Record on Liverpool Debut after £20m Move,Liverpool’s new signing Thiago Alcantara set a Premier League record on his Liverpool debut as he out-passed every single Chelsea,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Stock Market Loses $297m on Wednesday, Losses Caused by #EndSARS Protests Estimated at $1.8bn","Nigeria’s stock market lost N113 billion (about $297 million) on Wednesday as investors’ appetite, which has been high for days",business,1 -Nike Sues Company that Made ‘Satan Shoes’ with ‘Drop of Human Blood’,"Nike is suing Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over a controversial pair of ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of real",entertainment,3 -Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool: We Defied Expectations Klopp Says,Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side defied many people's expectations with their first-leg victory over RB Leipzig in the,sports,4 -End of Merkel Era Begins as German CDU Picks New Party Leader,"Germany’s Christian Democrats will elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader",politics,2 -Chinese Gaming Stocks Tumble after Regulators Summon Firms,Chinese gaming and media stocks including Tencent Holdings and NetEase fell on Thursday a day after authorities summoned them and,business,1 -Chinese Stocks Rise as China Moves to Curb Yuan Strength,Global stocks hit five-week highs on Monday led by China's post-holiday surge as investors bet on a steady recovery for,business,1 -Nigeria: Governors Challenge House to Concur with Senate on Electoral Bill,"The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), met late Wednesday night, over National Assembly’s recommitment to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, and",politics,2 -"Tinubu Campaign Organisation Disowns Viral Unofficial Manifesto, Says It’s Draft Proposal","The Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO) has said the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress Presidential (APC) candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu,",politics,2 -"Trump Rules Out Forming New Political Party, Hints at Presidential Run in 2024","Ex-US President Donald Trump says he has no plans to launch a new political party, telling a conservative conference in",politics,2 -Nigeria: North-West APC Legislators Endorse Kogi Governor Bello for President in 2023,The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Assembly Legislators from the north-west zone have passed a vote of confidence on President,politics,2 -"Disneyland, Other California Theme Parks, Stadiums to Reopen April 1","California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment",entertainment,3 -UAE Opens Visa Application Centre in Lagos,The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated a visa application and document attestation centre at the office of the UAE,business,1 -US Clears Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use,Moderna Inc’s coronavirus vaccine on Friday became the second to receive emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and,health,0 -Russian Olympian Valieva Had Three Heart Drugs in Her System: Report,"Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who has been at the center of a doping scandal throughout the Beijing Olympics, had",sports,4 -"Japan to Eliminate Gasoline Vehicles by Mid-2030s, Boost Green Growth","Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in the next 15 years, the government said on Friday in a plan to",tech,5 -US-based Stripe Acquires Nigerian Startup Paystack for $200m,"Nigerian payments startup Paystack has been acquired by US-based payments giant, Stripe in a $200 million -range deal. That makes",tech,5 -Spurs Announce Expected £150m Loss in Covid-19 Year,Tottenham have suffered a loss of £64million as Chairman Daniel Levy has admitted the club face 'challenging times' in the,sports,4 -Nigeria: Senate Rejects Amendement of Electoral Act Despite Buhari’s Request to Expunge Section 84(12),The Senate has thrown out President Muhammadu Buhari's request for amendment of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act. The request,politics,2 -"‘I Will Not Yield,’ Biden Says as Voting Rights Battle Heats Up",United States President Joe Biden has said he backs an effort to change Senate rules in order to pass voting,politics,2 -Microsoft Cloud Business Drives Quarterly Results as Pandemic Boosts Growth,"Microsoft’s cloud computing business slightly re-accelerated and its Teams messaging and collaboration software won new users, as a pandemic-driven shift",tech,5 -Brazil Divided on Renaming Maracanã Stadium after Pelé,"Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium",sports,4 -Foreigners Buy Turkish Homes at Record Pace as Lira Slides,"Turkish house sales to foreigners jumped nearly 50% to a record level in November, data showed on Tuesday, bringing in",business,1 -"Norway’s Haaland, Odegaard Take Part in Qatar World Cup Protest",Norway players marked the start of their quest to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by protesting against,sports,4 -‘Exciting Prospects’: Pinnick Takes Positives as Ecuador Pip Nigeria in New Jersey,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick would have wanted a win for",sports,4 -Sensational Messi Scores Twice as Barcelona Beat Athletic Bilbao to Win Copa del Rey,Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to win,sports,4 -"‘High Standards’: After Discarding 1 Million Doses, Nigeria Says It Won’t Dispense Vaccines with Extended Validity","Nigeria's Federal Ministry Of Health has clarified reports circulating about one million expired covid-19 vaccines in the country, stating that",health,0 -"Nigeria: Parliament Suspends Amendment of Electoral Act Pending Legal Advice, Following Court Order",Nigeria's National Assembly has put on hold further legislative action on the letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking amendment to,politics,2 -"Toyota Posts 54% Rise in Third-quarter Operating Profit, Hikes Full-year Forecast",Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday reported a bigger-than-expected 54% jump in third-quarter profit and jacked up its full-year earnings,business,1 -DR Congo Announces End of Ebola Outbreak,The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it is now Ebola-free after more than 40 days without a case. The latest,health,0 -US Feds Raid Trump Lawyer Giuliani’s Home and Office,"Federal agents have raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office, seizing computers and cell phones in a major escalation of",politics,2 -"Covid-19 Virus ‘Survives on Phones, Banknotes for 28 Days’","The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28",health,0 -"Serie A: Sanchez, Lukaku Inspire Inter Comeback",Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku were both on target on Sunday as Inter Milan scored four times in the final,sports,4 -Nigeria at $432bn Still Africa’s Biggest Economy Despite South Africa’s Rebased GDP of $370bn,Nigeria has maintained her position as Africa’s biggest economy after South Africa released the report of its rebased Gross Domestic,business,1 -Tinubu: I’m Still Searching for Running Mate,"Despite forwarding to the Independent National Electoral Commission (IENC), last week, the name of Ibrahim Kabir Masari from Katsina State",politics,2 -"US: Deadline Passes for ByteDance to Restructure TikTok, Talks to Continue",The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company,business,1 -UK Retailers Warn of Pre-Christmas Price Rises,British retailers warned on Wednesday of pre-Christmas price rises after they reported the smallest year-on-year decline in the average selling,business,1 -Hadiza Bala-Usman Cleared of Fraud As Bello-Koko Takes Over at Nigerian Ports Authourity,"The nine months investigation into alleged financial improprieties at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), came to a close on Tuesday",business,1 -Solskjaer Tasks Man Utd to Shake off Istanbul Nightmare,Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded his side cannot afford another off night against Istanbul Basaksehir if they are,sports,4 -"Apple’s Quarterly Smartphone Shipments Jumps to Record Levels, Huawei in Freefall","Apple Inc’s smartphone shipments jumped 22% to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world’s biggest seller, while",tech,5 -Nigeria: APC Leaders in Search of Consensus Candidate at Convention,"With the February 26 National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) inching closer, leaders and stakeholders of the",politics,2 -AFCON: Awaziem Back to Fitness as Super Eagles Face Guinea Bissau Test,"Versatile defender Chidozie Awaziem has been confirmed by Super Eagles’ medics to have returned to full fitness, on the",sports,4 -Court Dismisses Lawsuit of Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Accuser,A judge has dismissed the lawsuit of one of two men who alleged that Michael Jackson abused them as boys,entertainment,3 -Barcelona Begins La Liga’s First Post-Messi Era with Win Over Real Sociedad,Barcelona won their first LaLiga match of the post-Lionel Messi era with a 4-2 victory that saw Real Sociedad mount,sports,4 -Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Former VP Atiku’s Nigerian Citizenship,"Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday struck out a suit challenging the Nigerian citizenship of",politics,2 -Russia to Temporarlly Ban Foreigners from Selling Assets,"Russia will temporarily stop foreign investors from selling Russian assets to ensure they take a considered decision, not one driven",business,1 -"Biden Puts Forth Virus Strategy, Requires Mask to Travel","As the US enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe Biden is putting forth a",health,0 -"Nigeria: Oil Marketers Raise the Alarm, Accuse Airline Operators of Trying to Force Subsidy on Aviation Fuel",Some petroleum products marketers in Nigeria have warned that the pressure being mounted by local airline operators on the federal,business,1 -Report: APC Likely to Choose Consensus Candidate from Numerous Presidential Hopefuls through Carrot and Stick Approach,"The sudden dramatic mad dash to get the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), even at a",politics,2 -Military ‘Repels’ Attack Near Somali Presidential Palace,"Militiamen  in Somalia have attacked army positions in the capital, Mogadishu, close to the Presidential Palace, the country's government has",politics,2 -Tesla Reduces Price of Model S Sedan,"America’s electric vehicle company Tesla has reduced the price of its Model S sedan to $69,420. Chief Executive Officer Elon",business,1 -"Ahead of Presidential Primary, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Begins Second Nationwide Consultation, to Meet with Party Delegates","Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to begin his second round of nationwide consultation ahead of the presidential",politics,2 -Meghan and Harry Interview: Prince William Says Royal Family ‘Very Much Not Racist’,"The Duke of Cambridge has said the royals are ""very much not a racist family"" in his first comments after",entertainment,3 -"Ese Brume Wins Long Jump Bronze, Nigeria’s First Medal at Tokyo Olympics",Ese Brume has won the first medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in women’s,sports,4 -Zuma’s Corruption Trial on Tuesday  ‘to Be Postponed’ Due to Ill Health,The Jacob Zuma Foundation says Tuesday's planned hearing relating to the corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma,politics,2 -Nuli Launches Veggie Victory’s 100% Plant-based Meat Substitute,"Nuli, Nigeria’s leading healthy food restaurant chain and natural juice brand, and Veggie Victory, Nigeria’s first vegan food company, have",health,0 -Champions League: Man United to Unleash Cavani  Against Old Club PSG,Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted Tuesday that Edinson Cavani is ready to face his former club Paris St,sports,4 -NNPC Reduces Cash-call Debts to IOCs by $3.11bn,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has so far paid a total of $3.118 billion cash-call debts owed the five,business,1 -Euro 2020: Switzerland Eliminate France After Mbappe Shootout Miss,Kylian Mbappe had a decisive miss from the penalty spot as Switzerland knocked out world champions France from the 2020,sports,4 -Referee Bjorn Kuipers on the Spot as PSG Stars Verratti and Herrera Accuse Him of Swearing at Them,Referee Bjorn Kuipers has come under criticism from Paris Saint-Germain midfield pair Marco Verratti and Ander Herrera for insulting the club's players during,sports,4 -‘Umbrella Academy’ Star Elliot Page Comes Out as Transgender,"Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of ‘Juno,’ ‘Inception’ and ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ has come out as transgender. ""I love",entertainment,3 -Arteta  Says ‘Everything Has Been Resolved’ With Aubameyang After Fallout,"Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has said that ""everything has been resolved"" with club captain and forward Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. The Gabon",sports,4 -Nigeria’s South-South Governors Demand Increase in Oil Revenue Payments from 2.5% to 10%,Governors of Nigeria's South-South region on Tuesday have demanded an upward review from 2.5 per cent to 10 per cent,politics,2 -China Telco Shares Lose 5% in First Trading Day Since NYSE Delisting Announcement,"China’s three biggest telcos saw their shares drop as much as 5% in Hong Kong on Monday, the first trading",business,1 -"American Mackenzie McDonald, ranked 211th, is Nadal’s next opponent",Thiem took the upper hand in his match against former world number three Cilic when he broke in the ninth,sports,4 -"Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson Team Up in Christmas Song","Mariah Carey has teamed up with two vocal powerhouses, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, for a new version of her original Christmas song, “Oh Santa!”",entertainment,3 -Ivory Coast’s First Ebola Patient Since 1994 Recovers,"A young Guinean woman, who was the first confirmed case of Ebola in Ivory Coast since 1994 has recovered from",health,0 -Washing of Hands with Soap Cuts Deaths from Diarrhoea by Almost Half,"As the world commemorates this year's edition of the Global Handwashing Day, Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman Adamu",health,0 -Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused Online after British Grand Prix Win,Lewis Hamilton has been the target of racist abuse on social media after his victory at Sunday's British Grand Prix.,sports,4 -Tesla Shares Jump to Record High Ahead of S&P 500 Debut,Shares of Tesla Inc rose to a record high on Friday in a frantic day of trading as investors geared,tech,5 -Doubt Cast on Email from Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai,The head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has cast doubt on an email released by Chinese state media attributed,sports,4 -Win Against Burnley Will See Man United Leapfrog Liverpool to Top Spot in Premier League,"As Manchester United prepare to play Burnley on Tuesday night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still at the wheel, his team",sports,4 -Ohanaeze Condemns Nigeria’s Northern Governors Over Position on 2023 Presidency,"The dust generated from Monday’s statement by Nigeria’s northern governors as well as traditional rulers in the region that, zoning",politics,2 -"AstraZeneca May Have Used Outdated Info in Vaccine Trial, US Health Officials Say","Results from a US trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have used “outdated information,” US federal health officials have said.",health,0 -"Nigeria Accuses South Africa’s MultiChoice of $4.36bn Tax Fraud, Moves to Freeze Accounts","The Nigerian government has moved to freeze and recover N1.8 trillion, some $4.36bn from accounts of South African companies, MultiChoice",business,1 -R. Kelly Trial Moved to September,A federal judge has again delayed R. Kelly's trial on child pornography and other charges because of concerns about the,entertainment,3 -"Nigeria’s Parliament Goes Digital, House of Reps. Installs Devices for Plenary",By Abel Ejikeme Nigeria's House of Representatives has installed new digital devices and software in the chamber it says will aid proceedings in the lower chamber.,politics,2 -The Weeknd Labels Grammys ‘Corrupt’ After Nominations Snub,"The Weeknd has angrily slammed the Grammy Awards, calling them “corrupt” after the pop star walked away with zero nominations",entertainment,3 -"Sony, Honda Team Up to Develop and Sell Electric Cars",Japan's Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday they would pair up to develop and sell battery-powered,tech,5 -Morocco Begins Three Weeks Night Curfew to Curb Spread of Coronavirus,Morocco has commenced the implementation of the three weeks night curfew to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The,health,0 -Rivers Utd’s Clash with Bloemfontein Celtic Runs into Troubled Waters,Rivers United’s dream of consolidating their CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Bloemfontein Celtic today after winning the first leg 2-0,sports,4 -WHO Recommends Vaccination of Under-5 Children against Malaria,"As part of strategies to reduce malaria, especially in endemic communities in Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed",health,0 -"OPEC Mandates Nigeria to Cut Production by 939,000bpd in Three Months","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday upheld its December 3, 2020 decision to increase crude oil production",business,1 -‘2020 Not Done With Us Yet’: Sydney Cut Off from Rest of Australia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak,Australian states and territories have begun enforcing entry bans on Sydney residents amid a growing coronavirus outbreak in the nation's,health,0 -Nigeria Gets $3.35bn in IMF’s Historic $650bn SDR Allocation,The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs),business,1 -"Ronaldo, Dybala Score as Juventus End Slump With Napoli Win",Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala helped Juventus to a 2-1 win over Napoli on Wednesday that moved the Turin club,sports,4 -"UK Reactivates Emergency Covid-19 Hospitals, Closes London Primary Schools",Britain reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London on Friday to,health,0 -Morocco 2022: Pinnick Confident as Super Falcons Dare Hosts in Rabat Semi,An intimidating cauldron and a highly-motivated opposition are among the challenges nine-time champions Nigeria would be up against on Monday.Read more,sports,4 -Neil Lennon Resigns as Celtic Boss With Club 18 Points Behind Rangers,Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Lennon took,sports,4 -US Elections: Early Voting Begins in Key State of Florida,"Early voting for the US election has kicked off in Florida, a key battleground state that could decide the November",politics,2 -BBC: British American Tobacco Negotiated Bribe for Mugabe,A BBC Panorama investigation has found evidence that suggests one of Britain's biggest companies paid a bribe to the former,business,1 -New Zealand Reports First Community Covid-19 Case in Months,"New Zealand has reported its first coronavirus case outside of a quarantine facility in more than two months, although there",health,0 -"Airlines, Holiday Companies Ramp Up Pressure on Britain to Ease Travel Rules",Britain’s airlines and holiday companies are planning a “day of action” on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government,business,1 -"Buhari Seeks Senate Approval for $4.179bn, €710m External Loans",President Muhammadu Buhari has formally sent a letter to the Nigerian Senate seeking its consideration and approval of $4.179 billion,politics,2 -"Kane Returns, Inspires Tottenham to Victory Over West Ham",Harry Kane returned from injury to inspire Tottenham to a much-needed win over West Brom to ease the pressure on,sports,4 -"With Rising Poverty and Unemployment, Nigeria Sitting on Time Bomb, Report Says","The Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC) has stressed that Nigeria’s high unemployment (27.1%), its large youth population, as well as",business,1 -Nigeria: APC May Screen Presidential Aspirants Tuesday,Strong indications emerged Sunday night that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may screen all its presidential aspirants on Tuesday. The,politics,2 -West Ham Bundle Man United Out of EFL Cup,West Ham gained revenge for Sunday's Premier League defeat against Manchester United by knocking their hosts out of the Carabao,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Introduces ‘Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ to Boost Diaspora Remittances,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a scheme that rewards senders and recipients of international money transfers through,business,1 -Southampton Top Premier League for First Time after Newcastle Win,"Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl told his side to believe ""anything is possible"" after they went top of the Premier League",sports,4 -US Senate Vote Advances Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill,The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came,politics,2 -Real Madrid Ease into Champions League Last Four after Anfield Stalemate,Real Madrid moved into the semi-finals of the Champions League after their makeshift defence held on for 0-0 second-leg draw,sports,4 -Nigeria: Manufacturers Back Central Bank’s Ban of FX Sale to BDCs,Members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have strongly supported last week’s decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria,business,1 -Nigeria Spends $1.3bn on Debt Servicing In Six Months,"Nigeria's federal government has spent $1.302 billion on debt servicing in the first half of 2021 (January to June 2021),",business,1 -Nigeria: Ondo Governor Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill into Law,"Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has signed the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law, in line with decisions of the Southern",politics,2 -WHO-led Team to Investigate Covid-19 Origins in China,An international mission led by the World Health Organization will go to China in the first week of January to,health,0 -Beijing-Backed Hardliner John Lee Chosen as Hong Kong’s Next Leader,John Lee has been confirmed as Hong Kong’s next chief executive following a campaign that critics labelled as absurd after,politics,2 -Man City Lose £126m in 2020 Due to Pandemic,Manchester City have revealed the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club by reporting a net loss of,business,1 -Euro 2020: Fans at Wembley Games Required to Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test,Fans attending England's Euro 2020 group games at Wembley Stadium will be required to show proof of vaccination or a,sports,4 -Amazon Drops French Black Friday Ad Campaign as Lockdown Starts,"Amazon is withdrawing advertising for pre-Black Friday discounts in France, after the government said the campaign was unfair to small",business,1 -Mourinho Rips into Spurs Flops after Antwerp Defeat,"Jose Mourinho ripped into his Tottenham fringe players for not taking their chance in Antwerp, saying he now has ""easy",sports,4 -Erdogan Says Saudi Arabia Wants to Buy Turkey’s Armed Drones,"Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy armed drones from Turkey, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, in a move",sports,4 -Prosecutors Air More Claims in R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Case,Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to,entertainment,3 -‘Style Bender’ Israel Adesanya Handed First Pro MMA Defeat by Jan Blachowicz,Israel Adesanya's meteoric rise to UFC superstardom hit a rather large obstacle Saturday night. Jan Blachowicz beat the previously undefeated,sports,4 -Facebook to Pay $14m to Settle US Employment Discrimination Claims,Facebook Inc has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to settle civil claims by the U.S. government that the social,tech,5 -"Ahead of APC’s Presidential Primary, African Leaders Pressure Buhari to Annoint AfDB President Adesina","Some African leaders have mounted pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to anoint President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr.",politics,2 -"Russia Will Cooperate With Any Elected US President, says President Putin","Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will cooperate with any future President of the United States ""who the",politics,2 -Tokyo Olympics Organisers Get Plea to Cancel from Medical Body,The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers start three days of virtual meetings Wednesday and will run into some of the,sports,4 -"Nigeria, Others Require $15.7bn to Upgrade Existing Refineries, Says African Refiners Association",The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has said Nigeria and other African countries would need at least $15.7 billion,business,1 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Unveils Private Sector-led Agriculture Development Scheme,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday unveiled guidelines for the operation of the Private Sector-led Accelerated Agriculture Development,business,1 -"President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine on Live TV",Plans are being made for the Nigerian President Muhammadu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on live,health,0 -Egypt Non-oil Private Sector Shrinks For the First Time in Four Months,The IHS Markit Egypt PMI declined to 48.2 in December 2020 from 50.9 in November. The latest reading marked the,business,1 -"Nigeria Rakes in Fresh $547m as MTN, Mafab Win 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction",Nigeria's federal government on Monday earned a total of $547.2 million as MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd emerged winners,business,1 -"Lil Wayne Charged with Gun Offense in Florida, at Risk of 10-year Jail Time","Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense",entertainment,3 -China Launches Key Module of Space Station Planned for 2022,China has launched an unmanned module containing living quarters for three crew on a permanent space station that it plans,tech,5 -Paradigm Initiative Launches Short Film FOCUS,Against the backdrop of concerns on the outright ban and state-sponsored surveillance of digital platforms and telecommunications service providers in,entertainment,3 -US Senate Passes Republican Bill to Overturn Biden Vaccine Mandate,The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a Republican measure that would overturn President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate for,politics,2 -UFC’S Kamaru Usman to Build Academy in Nigeria,"Nigeria born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman has disclosed his plan to set up a sporting academy",sports,4 -"Nigeria: Tinubu Ready to ‘Get Dirty’, Says No Amount of Intimidation Can Stop 2023 Presidential Bid","National Leader of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, took consultations in view of his",politics,2 -‘Peru’ Crooner Fireboy Delivers Energetic Performance at New Year Show,"The Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos was an impressive spectacle on Sunday January 2, as award winning artiste, Fireboy DML headlined",entertainment,3 -"Nigeria: Attorney General Malami, Labour Minister Ngige Deny Tendering Resignation Letters","The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), om Saturday said there was never a",politics,2 -Man City Sign Ruben Dias from Benfica,Manchester City have signed 23-year-old defender Ruben Dias from Benfica on a six-year deal for about £65m. Argentine centre-back Nicolas,sports,4 -Burna Boy Releases Visuals for ‘Way Too Big’,"Nigerian popstar Burna Boy has released the visuals for ‘Way Too Big’, the latest single from his album, ‘Twice as",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick and Governor Okowa Set For Delta Football Summit,"Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori; President",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Stock Market Sheds $2bn in May as Investors Weigh Options,The rally witnessed in Nigeria's equities market in April was halted in May as rising yields in the fixed income,business,1 -"Over 70% of Jobs Lost in Africa’s Aviation and Tourism Industry Because of Covid-19, AfDB Says",The AfDB has stated that about five million jobs have been lost in the aviation and tourism industries in Africa,business,1 -"NNPC, Sahara’s Two New Vessels Push Companies’ JV Investments to Over $300m","The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Limited and it's Joint Venture (JV) partner, Sahara Group, on Monday took delivery",business,1 -Nigeria Resident Doctors Vote to Continue Indefinite Strike,Striking resident doctors in Nigeria have resolved to sustain their ongoing industrial action until their demands are met by the,health,0 -Schwarzenegger Feeling ‘Fantastic’ After Heart Surgery,Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is feeling “fantastic'' after his recent heart surgery. The 73-year-old ‘Terminator’ actor and former California governor,health,0 -Afreximbank Grants $100 million Overdraft to African Countries for COVID-19 Supplies,The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Tuesday announced a $100 million financing to enable its member states procure COVID-19 related,business,1 -"Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency on Security, PDP Tells Buhari",Nigeria's main opposition political party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the country's President Muhammadu Buhari to as a,politics,2 -"With 50% Increase, Oil Price Records Biggest Annual Gain Since 2009","Oil prices fell at the weekend but still posted the biggest annual gains since 2009, spurred by the global economic",business,1 -"Nigeria Better-off Privatising NNPC, Refineries, Former Vice President Atiku Reiterates","A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the federal government to sell off the country's petroleum company",business,1 -"Verstappen, Scroll Escape Punishment in Portuguese GP, Bottas Fastest",Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll escaped punishment following an investigation into a crash during practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix.,sports,4 -"Italian Court Frees Shell, Eni in $1.3bn Nigerian Oilfield Corruption Case","A Milan court on Wednesday acquitted energy companies, Eni and Royal Dutch Shell, along with some of their past and",business,1 -Mali Coup Leader Goita Sworn in as President,Leader of Mali's junta Col Assimi Goïta has officially been sworn in as the troubled country's interim president and promised,politics,2 -"Some Vaccine Doses Kept Too Cold, Pfizer Having Manufacturing Issues, US Officials Say",The first days of Pfizer Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout have seen unexpected hitches including some vaccines being stored at excessively,health,0 -Twitter Shares Tumble More Than 10% After Site Permanently Bans Trump,Shares of Twitter sank more than 10% on Monday after the social media company permanently banned President Donald Trump from,tech,5 -Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41.83bn in October But Sustainability Concerns Remain,"As of October 29, 2021, Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $41. 83 billion compared with $33.40 billion recorded on",business,1 -Sudan Presents First-ever Film for Oscars,"Nearly two years after the overthrow of autocrat Omar al-Bashir, Sudan is taking steps to rejoin the international community from",entertainment,3 -Dubai Forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to Fasttrack Equitable Distribution,Dubai on Monday launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world through the,health,0 -"Bitcoin Slide Continues, Heads for Worst Week Since March 2020","Bitcoin fell heavily on Friday and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since last March, as worries over its",business,1 -Dangote Calls for Single-Digit Tax Regime to Encourage Investments in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector,"Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has advised Nigeria's federal government to introduce a",business,1 -"As Google Eyes Australia Exit, Microsoft Talks Bing with PM",Software giant Microsoft Corp is confident its search product Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its,tech,5 -Nigeria Civil Aviation Approves Commercial Flight Operations at Bayelsa Airport,"After months of expectation, the Bayelsa State Government-owned airport finally received the nod of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)",business,1 -Q/Final Place at Stake as Super Eagles Expect Tough Battle with Covid-Ravaged Tunisia on Sunday,Nigeria’s manager Augustine Eguavoen says he expects a tough duel between his Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia,sports,4 -Boeing Cites Fire Risks in Design of Newest Airbus Jet,"Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of arch-rival Airbus’ newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR, saying a novel type",business,1 -US Federal Reserve Chairman says Economy Needs Help Despite Covid Vaccine News,"US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy continues to need help despite progress toward a Covid-19 vaccine, suggesting",business,1 -Audio Adaptation of Broadway Musical ‘FELA!’ to Debut on Clubhouse,"An audio adaptation of the popular Broadway musical FELA!, will premiere on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16 on the",entertainment,3 -Unicef Asks G7 Countries to Donate Covid Vaccines or Risk Wasting Jabs,Millions of Covid vaccines could be wasted if rich countries send large amounts of leftover doses to poorer nations in,health,0 -YouTube Removes Five Myanmar TV Channels from Platform,Alphabet Inc’s YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar’s military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of,tech,5 -Portugal Boss Santos Defends Jota Omission After France Loss,Portugal manager Fernando Santos defended his decision to start Diogo Jota on the bench as Portugal fell to France in,sports,4 -Nigerian Industrialist Elumelu Unveils New Insurance Companies,The doors of Heirs Insurance Limited and Heirs Life Assurance Limited were on Tuesday officially opened for business in Lagos.,business,1 -"Asian Shares Hit All-time Highs, Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions",Asian shares advanced to record highs on Monday as successful coronavirus vaccine rollouts globally raise hopes of a rapid economic,business,1 -Nigeria: Governing Party APC to Hold National Convention February 26,"The Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has declared February 26 as",politics,2 -Man City Take Control of Gladbach Tie After Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus Goals,Goals from Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus saw Manchester City on Wednesday take full control of their Champions League last-16,sports,4 -WHO Grants Emergency Approval to China’s Sinovac Covid Vaccine,"The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 jab made by Sinovac, paving the way for",health,0 -European Champions Italy to Miss 2nd Consecutive World Cup after Home Loss to North Macedonia,"Italy missed out on a second consecutive World Cup after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia, with Aleksandar Trajkovski",sports,4 -"CAR’s President Touadera on Track to Win Elections, Party Says","President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic is on track to win the elections, his party said on Thursday despite the initial results of",politics,2 -MTN To Make Up For Network Disruption By Extending Users’ Time-Bound Subscriptions,"As a way of paying back the network disruption experienced by users on Saturday, MTN Nigeria says it will extend",tech,5 -OPEC Forecasts 5.9mb Rise in 2021 Daily Crude Oil Demand,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has projected a daily crude oil demand increase by 5.9 million barrels per,business,1 -Buhari Urges APC Aspirants to Present a Formidable Candidate,"At Saturday night’s meeting with all the 23 APC presidential aspirants, President Muhammadu Buhari urged them to hold consultations, and",politics,2 -Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker Xpeng Secures $2bn Credit Line to Expand Manufacturing,Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc said on Tuesday it has secured a credit line of 12.8 billion yuan ($2,business,1 -US Rapper Kodak Black Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery,Rapper Kodak Black has pleaded guilty to assault and battery in the US. The case relates to an incident involving,entertainment,3 -US to Partner Nigeria to Stop Gas Flaring By Conversion to Ammonia,"Nigeria’s energy transition agenda, in line with global direction received a boost on Thursday at the CERAWeek energy conference in",business,1 -"Nigeria: Ex- President Jonathan Meets APC Chairman Adamu, Hours After Group Buys Presidential Nomination Forms for Him","Nigeria's former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday met with National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi",politics,2 -"Fela Honoured with Blue Plaque in London, Like Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix","Fela Kuti, the late Afrobeat legend, has been honoured with a blue plaque in Shepherd’s Bush, London. English Heritage, a",entertainment,3 -Ronaldo Considers PSG after Juventus Exit,Cristiano Ronaldo could play at another elite club in Europe before he hangs up his boots for good with the,sports,4 -Injured Mbappe to Miss RB Leipzig Clash in Germany Tonight,Paris Saint-Germain announced on Tuesday that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss their Champions League game,sports,4 -Chemutai Becomes First Ugandan Woman to Win Olympic Medal,Peruth Chemutai became the first Ugandan woman ever to win an Olympic medal as she claimed gold in the women's,sports,4 -"Nigeria: South-East’s Most Important Demand is Reintegration, Agitations Will End with Igbo Presidency, Says Ex-Senate President Anyim","Former Senate President and presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has",politics,2 -New US Law Cracks Down on Shell Companies to Combat Corruption,"For years as a federal prosecutor in New York, Daniel R. Alonso led teams that had to search through a",business,1 -Griezmann: Barcelona’s Defeat by Juve Wake-up Call,Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann believes his side's 3-0 defeat by Juventus in the Champions League could be just what his,sports,4 -European Fintech Start- up Mintos Smashes Crowdfunding Records by Raising €5.3 million in 24hrs,European Fintech start-up Mintos has broken crowdfunding records on Crowdcube by raising €5.3 million from nearly 5000 people in just,tech,5 -Dr. Dre Released From Hospital After Brain Aneurysm,Rapper and producer Dr Dre has returned home after a stay in hospital with a reported brain aneurysm. Dr Dre's,entertainment,3 -‘We Won’t Dose Off Again’: President Buhari Promises Sustained Economic Growth,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration is now awake and will pursue a poverty reduction strategy that will usher in,business,1 -"J&J Vaccine Adds to Covid-19 Armoury, Includes South African Variant",Johnson & Johnson said on Friday that its single-dose vaccine was 66% effective in preventing Covid-19 in a large global,health,0 -"Citing Increased Credit Exposure Risks, IMF Board Raises Reserve Target",The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has agreed to raise the medium-term target for the fund’s precautionary reserves,business,1 -"Nigeria: Drama in Plenary as Senate Majority, Minority Leaders Resign","It was a day of high drama at plenary on Tuesday in the Nigerian Senate, as both the Majority Leader",politics,2 -Russia ‘Threatened to Ram’ US Ship in Sea of Japan,Russia says one of its warships caught and chased off a US Navy destroyer after it entered territorial waters in,sports,4 -US States File Updated Antitrust Complaint Against Alphabet’s Google,A group of U.S. states led by Texas have filed an amended complaint against Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google accusing the tech giant,business,1 -AFCON: Rohr’s Fate in the Balance as S/Eagles Seek Redemption in Freetown,As Nigeria’s Super Eagles line up against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone inside the Siaka Stephen Stadium in Freetown,sports,4 -"Omicron: Nigeria to Push for Mass Vaccination, Not Travel Ban","As countries around the world try to figure out ways to deal with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic,",health,0 -‘Biggest Series Launch’: Squid Game Knocks Bridgerton off Netflix Top Spot,"We all knew it was coming, but now it's official: Squid Game has become Netflix's biggest ever series launch. The",entertainment,3 -Elon Musk Says He Supports Top Dogecoin Holders Selling Their Coins,Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of,business,1 -South Korea’s Antitrust Regulator To Fine Google $177m Over Improper Mobile Market Dominance,"South Korea’s competition regulator has vowed to fine Google the U.S. tech giant, $176.9 million (207.4b Korean won) for allegedly",business,1 -"China’s Economy Stumbles on Power Crunch, Property Woes","China’s economy hit its slowest pace of growth in a year in the third quarter, hurt by power shortages, supply",business,1 -Heathrow Airport Introduces 20-minute Covid Test,Passengers flying from Heathrow to Hong Kong and Italy on Tuesday will be the first to have the option of,business,1 -Netflix Raises Monthly Prices in Both US and Canada,Netflix Inc has raised its monthly subscription price by $1 to $2 per month in the United States depending on,entertainment,3 -GM’s 2020 China Sales Drop for Third Year as Pandemic Hits Market,"General Motors Co’s vehicle sales in China fell 6.2% in 2020, as the U.S. automaker suffered a prolonged sales slowdown",business,1 -"NNPC Missing as China, Saudi Arabia Top World’s Biggest Oil Revenue Earners in 2021","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has failed to make the latest list of the world’s highest income-grossing oil companies,",business,1 -Nigerian Court Asks Police IG to Investigate Tinubu’s Perjury Allegation,"The court, in a ruling, held that the ex-parte application was meritorious and subsequently granted it, fixing November 1, for",politics,2 -Nigeria: Concerns as NNPC Recorded Zero Remittance to Federation Account in January,"Despite the rising international prices of oil, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited failed to remit its statutory funding",business,1 -"Russia, Italy to Meet in ATP Cup Final","Grand Slam tournament winners Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams withdrew from their tuneup tournaments, their focus already on the Australian",sports,4 -"Nigeria:  Shell Defers Expansion Work on 225,000bpd Bonga Oilfield By Two Years","In a big hindrance to Nigeria’s hope of raising its poor daily oil production, Shell has said it would delay",business,1 -Will Smith Resigns From Academy Over Chris Rock Oscars Slap Backlash,"Will Smith, facing possible expulsion or suspension after he assaulted Chris Rock during last Sunday’s Oscars telecast, has instead resigned",entertainment,3 -"Ahead of October Launch, eNaira Platform Goes Live, Records One Million Hits in 24 Hours","The official website of the upcoming Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) digital currency, the eNaira, has gone live, exactly one",business,1 -"Bayern Munich Win Club World Cup, Match Barcelona’s Historic Sextuple","Bayern Munich have cemented their place in footballing history, matching Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona to win a historic sextuple. Benjamin Pavard",sports,4 -"Coronavirus: Spain Imposes Nationwide Night-time Curfew, Ponders Six-month Extension",Spain has declared a second nationwide state of emergency and ordered an overnight curfew across the country in hopes of,health,0 -Algeria to Lodge Complaint Over Afcon Referee Decisions,Manager of Algeria's national team Djamel Belmadi says he will lodge a formal complaint against referee Mohamed Odello from Comoros who officiated The,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Southern Leaders Laud Buhari, Northern APC Governors for Conceding Presidency to South",The decision this weekend by President Muhammadu Buhari and Northern Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to concede,politics,2 -"Over 80% of Central Banks Considering Launch of Digital Currencies, PwC Says","The vast majority of central banks in the world are considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to",business,1 -"Again, NNPC Fails to Remit Monies to Federation Account in May as Petrol Subsidy Hits N1.27trn",The inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to carry out its statutory obligations to the federation continued,business,1 -Eurozone December Services PMI Revised Lower,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Services PMI was revised lower to 46.4 in December 2020, down from a preliminary estimate of",business,1 -Taliban Form All-male Afghan Government of Old Guard Members,The Taliban on Tuesday announced an all-male interim government for Afghanistan stacked with veterans of their hard-line rule from the,politics,2 -Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Prices to Surge to Nearly $140 in Weeks,"Consumers desperate for relief from the scourge of sky-high petrol prices won’t get it soon, if the latest forecast from",business,1 -"Nigeria: Against Mood of the Nation, PDP Retains Chairmanship in South","As predicted by many and against the mood of the nation, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may have",politics,2 -Nigeria: Groups Urge Central Bank Chief Emefiele to Join Race for Presidency,"Two separate groups, The Mass Interest Project (TMIP)and The Youth For Transparency Initiative (TYTI) have called on the Governor of",politics,2 -WHO Scientist Puts Covid Lab Leak Theory Back Under Spotlight,"The idea that the coronavirus pandemic originated accidentally via Chinese laboratory workers has surfaced again, this time in a documentary",health,0 -Former New York Governor Cuomo Charged with Misdemeanor Sex Offence,A criminal complaint charging former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a misdemeanor sex offense was filed on Thursday in,politics,2 -"Nigeria’s Stock Market Sustains Bullish Trend, Gains N5.64trn in First Half 2022","Following improved corporate earnings by companies, low yield in fixed income market, among other factors, the stock market segment of",business,1 -Nigeria: NNPC Records 63% Federation Account Remittance Shortfall in Five Months,"The statutory payments made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Federation Account, a joint pool operated by",business,1 -Jamie Vardy’s Equaliser Ends Man. United Superb Run of Away Wins in Boxing Day Cracker,Manchester United’s remarkable run of away victories came to an end as they missed the chance to go second in,sports,4 -Candidates Jostle to Replace UK PM Johnson in Packed Race,The contest to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered pace on Sunday as five more candidates declared their intention,politics,2 -Biden Says Putin Is a Killer and Russia Will Pay for Meddling in US Elections,United States President Joe Biden has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “going to pay” following a US intelligence report,politics,2 -African Development Bank Wins Global Award for COVID-19 Bond Issue,The African Development Bank has been selected in a poll of bond market players as the best issuer in 2020,business,1 -"Flutterwave Launches ‘Send’, Announces Wizkid As New Global Ambassador","Africa's leading payments technology company Flutterwave, has announced Grammy Award-winning international artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, as its",business,1 -Nigeria’s Private Refineries’ Operators Groan Under Weight of Crude Scarcity as NNPC Focuses on Export,"The few small-scale refineries operating in Nigeria are facing a huge challenge of crude oil supply, as the Nigerian National",business,1 -Ecobank Group Unveils 2021 Fintech Challenge,"As a way of giving innovative African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, the pan-African banking group, Ecobank",business,1 -"Seven-Star Falconets Wallop CAR’s U20 Girls 7-0, Make Return Leg a Formality","Two-time runners-up of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Falconets fired from all cylinders as they hit the U20",sports,4 -IMF Projects 21% Rebound in Crude Oil Prices,"Oil prices will average above $50 per barrel in 2021, a more than 21% rise from 2020's depressed level on",business,1 -"With over N30bn from Sale of Forms, APC Gets Firepower for 2023 Elections",A conservative estimate by THISDAY has shown that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may rake in over N30 billion,politics,2 -Andy Ruiz Jr Recovers from Knockdown to Beat Arreola By Unanimous Decision,Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr survived an early knockdown to beat Chris Arreola by unanimous decision in California.,sports,4 -Nigeria: Opposition PDP Mobilises Senators to Block Buhari’s Aide’s Confirmation as Electoral Commissioner,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday rallied its members in the Senate to block the confirmation of President Muhammadu Buhari's,politics,2 -Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs by N2.04trn in Q1 to N41.6trn,"Nigeria’s total public debt stock, comprising the debt obligations of the federal government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)",business,1 -US Futures Slip as Markets Weigh Fresh Issues on Relief Stimulus,Stock futures wobbled and commodities fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump threw a last-minute spanner into pandemic relief,business,1 -"Pence, Harris Set to Face Off in Vice Presidential Debate, Despite VP’s Exposure to People with Virus","US Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Senator Kamala Harris, are poised to meet later on Wednesday",politics,2 -Clarke Resigns as England FA Chairman after Apologising for Saying ‘Coloured Footballers’,"Greg Clarke has resigned as FA chairman in the wake of referring to BAME footballers as ""coloured"" while giving evidence",sports,4 -"Chelsea, Man City Fans Involved in Violent Clashes in Porto Ahead of Champions League Final","English fans descending on Porto for the Champions League final were involved in violent clashes on Thursday night, the UK",sports,4 -"France Invests €200,000 to Enhance Nigeria’s Women Agricultural Skills","France has invested €200,000 towards enhancing the rural women’s skills in producing higher value-added agricultural products and in leading their",business,1 -"AfCFTA to Push Nigeria, Other African Economies to $29tn By 2050",The elimination of tariff following the introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is expected to boost,business,1 -Nigeria: EFCC Quizzes Socialite Obi Cubana,"Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, was on Monday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission",entertainment,3 -"WHO: Africa Records 1.1 Million New Cancer Cases, 700,000 Deaths Annually",The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said Africa records about 1.1 million new cases of cancer every year resulting,health,0 -"Dangote Oil Refinery to Begin Production Before Q3 2022, Mogul Gains $1.3bn in 2022","Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said mechanical work on his much-awaited crude oil refinery located at the Lekki Free Zone,",business,1 -"Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury Might Not Happen Until 2023, Steve Bunce Fears","The world heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury might not happen until at least 2023, fears BBC",sports,4 -Anthony Joshua May Vacate WBO Belt to Fight Tyson Fury,"Anthony Joshua will vacate his WBO belt if that meant a fight with Tyson Fury was easier to facilitate, his",sports,4 -EU Insists AstraZeneca ‘Honours Contract’ with Members Before Exporting Vaccines Elsewhere,"The vaccine producer AstraZeneca must ""catch up"" on its promised deliveries to the EU before exporting doses elsewhere, the bloc's",health,0 -Bayern Munich Head Coach Flick Confirms Departure at End of Season,Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick has announced he has informed the club and players that he will leave the,sports,4 -Nigeria Backs Global Efforts Against Marine Plastic Pollution,President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria's commitment to an international legally binding instrument to reduce the menace of marine plastic,health,0 -Nigeria Allays Fears over AstraZeneca Vaccine Despite Global Concerns,"Despite concerns over reported negative effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine by some countries in Europe, Nigeria’s federal government on Monday",health,0 -‘Why Don’t You Tell Me You Want Me Out?’ Zidane Demands Respect from Media,"Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has demanded ""respect"" from journalists and says his side are still in the La Liga",sports,4 -Officials in Tokyo Alarmed as Covid Cases Hit Record Highs,Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics well,sports,4 -"Renewables Not Replacing Fossil Fuels in Coming Decades, OPEC Sec-Gen Barkindo Says","OPEC Secretary-General, Dr. Sanusi Barkindo, on Tuesday said there was no scientific proof that renewable sources of energy would overtake",tech,5 -Nestlé to Spend $3.6bn in 5 Years on Climate Measures,The world’s largest foodmaker Nestlé is to spend €3bn equivalent of about $3.6bn in the next five years on measures,business,1 -Netflix Indicted in Texas Over Depiction of Children in ‘Cuties’,Netflix is facing a criminal charge in Texas over the allegedly “lewd” depiction of children in a film on its,business,1 -Popular Mozambican Actress Dies Giving Birth,"Popular Mozambican actress, producer and director, Hermelinda Simela, has died while giving birth in hospital. The 38-year-old was being treated",health,0 -Arsenal Lose to Everton After Fans Protest Super League Involvement,"Arsenal fell at home to Everton 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday. The match, however, was overshadowed by what",sports,4 -"I Tried to Do An Album With Wizkid, Davido Says as He Addresses Feud With Burna Boy","Nigerian pop star Davido recently made some startling revelations in a no holds barred interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.",entertainment,3 -Dubai Airport Busiest for Global Travel as Virus Persists,Dubai's main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world's busiest for international travel with around,business,1 -Russian Module Mishap Destabilises International Space Station,"The International Space Station (ISS) was destabilised after engines of a newly-arrived Russian module inadvertently fired up, officials say. ""Mission",tech,5 -Twitter Stock Soars As Tesla CEO Elon Musk Reveals 9.2% Stake,"Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has built a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc, a regulatory filing showed on",business,1 -Nigeria: Electoral Commission Presses for Law to Transmit Results Electronically,Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday called for legislation to transmit the results of 2023 elections electronically. The,politics,2 -Yara Shahidi Will Be First Black Tinker Bell in Disney’s Peter Pan Remake,"Rita Osakwe US actress Yara Shahidi has been cast as Tinker Bell in Disney's live-action Peter Pan movie, Peter Pan",entertainment,3 -"Unvaccinated Djokovic Could Skip French Open, Wimbledon",Novak Djokovic has said he would rather miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to get a Covid,sports,4 -"Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Others Hail Obaseki","The winner of the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has been receiving congratulatory messages from",politics,2 -"Senate Approves Buhari’s $16bn, €1bn External Loan Request","Nigeria's Senate on Wednesday approved the $16 billion, €1billion as well as a $125 million external loan request sent to",politics,2 -Nigeria: Deputy National Chairman Suleiman Nazif Takes Over as PDP Acting National Chairman,A Deputy National Chairman (North) of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Suleiman Nazif has taken over as the acting,politics,2 -Nigeria Targets 70% of Population for Vaccination,Nigeria’s federal government has said it will strive to procure vaccines for at least 70% of its population. The government,health,0 -Klopp Laments Penalty Chances after Shock Defeat at Southampton,"Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted that it was baffling that the Premier League champions were not awarded a penalty",sports,4 -Crystal Palace Star Zaha Becomes First Premier League Player Not to Take a Knee Before Match,Wilfried Zaha has become the first Premier League player not to take a knee before a match since the gesture,sports,4 -"Nigeria: Buhari, Northern Governors Brainstorm Over Insecurity","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with six Northern governors at the State House, Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment",politics,2 -Arsenal Comeback Downs Southampton at St Mary’s,"Goals from Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette saw Arsenal seal a 3-1 comeback win at Southampton on Tuesday",sports,4 -Nigeria v Cameroon Ends Goalless in Vienna,"Nigeria's Super Eagles were in action again on Tuesday against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the second friendly encounter in",sports,4 -"Oil Extends Rally, Brent Hits Near Three-Year High of $80","Oil prices extended their rally into the sixth session on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting a near three-year high at",business,1 -China’s Manufacturing Sector Expands in October,China’s manufacturing sector activity expanded for the sixth straight month in October as business confidence continues to grow in the,business,1 -"Zouma Fined by West Ham, Loses Sponsor Over Animal Abuse",", Kurt Zouma was fined two weeks' salary by West Ham and lost his sponsorship deal with Adidas on Wednesday",sports,4 -"Unprecedented Oil Theft Affecting Nigeria’s Economy, CBN Governor Emefiele Laments","Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday lamented the unprecedented rate of oil theft",business,1 -Juventus Edge Inter in Five-goal Thriller,Juan Cuadrado scored a double as Juventus kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Serie,sports,4 -"Driven By Demand in US and China, Pernod Ricard’s Annual Profit Beats Expectations","French spirits maker Pernod Ricard posted a stronger-than-expected 18.3% organic rise in full-year 2020/21 operating profit, driven by a strong",business,1 -Nigeria’s National Sports Festival Postponed Indefinitely,"The ongoing #EndSARS protest across the country may have forced the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports and host, Edo",sports,4 -Covid: New WHO Group May Be Last Chance to Find Virus Origins,The World Health Organization (WHO) says a new taskforce may be the last chance to find the origins of Covid-19.,health,0 -Copa America Left without Hosts 13 Days from Start after Argentina Stripped of Rights,The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was,sports,4 -Nigeria: NSA Monguno Warns IPOB Not to Disrupt Anambra Election,"The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno, on Monday, warned that nobody or group should test the resolve",politics,2 -"Zidane ‘Almost Certain’ to Leave Real Madrid at Season’s End; Raul, Allegri in Line to Replace Him","The UK's Daily Mail is reporting that Zinedine Zidane will almost certainly leave Real Madrid at the end of this season,",sports,4 -"Citing Safety, Nigeria Bars Private Sector from Administering Covid-19 Vaccines","Nigeria’s federal government has barred the private sector from administering Covid-19 vaccines, reserving the vaccination exclusively for the National Primary",health,0 -"Newly-elected US Lawmaker, 41, Dies from Covid",A recently elected US lawmaker has died from Covid-19 - the first member of the US Congress to die from,politics,2 -"Brazilian Hospitals Close to Covid-induced Collapse, Report Says","Health systems in most of Brazil's largest cities are close to collapse due to Covid-19 cases, a report by the",health,0 -"Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift Make Forbes’ Most Powerful Women List","Rihanna, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have made it on to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the",entertainment,3 -"Dortmund’s Hopes of Haaland Stay, Champions League Football Hit With Loss Against Frankfurt",Borussia Dortmund's hopes of holding on to in-demand striker Erling Haaland by qualifying for next season's Champions League were dealt,sports,4 -"Nigeria’s Oil Production Stages Recovery, Overtakes Libya",Nigeria has regained its top position among crude oil producing countries in Africa with crude oil production averaging 1.27 million,business,1 -"Nigeria Proposes $2bn Supplementary Budget for Covid Vaccines, Others",Nigeria’s federal government has prepared a supplementary budget of N895.84 billion for the provision of COVID-19 pandemic vaccines and military,business,1 -Premier League Leaders Liverpool Lose at Southampton,Liverpool's Premier League title defence suffered a setback as they fell to defeat at Southampton on Monday. Danny Ings' superb,sports,4 -"Nigeria will Be Secured for Businesses to Thrive, Buhari Assures Spanish Firms","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Madrid, Spain, met with two Spanish companies doing business in Nigeria and assured them",business,1 -US Congress Set to Certify Joe Biden Election Victory Amid Protests,US lawmakers are set to meet on Wednesday to confirm Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election amid protests from,politics,2 -NCC Reassures Nigerians on Safety of 5G Spectrum,"As Nigerians await the full operation of the new generation network, 5G, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Communication",tech,5 -BUA Plans to Distribute One Million Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Nigerians,"BUA Group, a leading Foods and  Infrastructure Conglomerates headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, says it has purchased one million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines",health,0 -"Kaduna PDP Delegate Spends N20m Of Election Largesse On Less Privileged, Payment of Exam Fees","Tanko Rossi Sabo, one of the delegates in the just concluded primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from",politics,2 -Arsenal Could Appeal David Luiz Red Card as Mikel Arteta ‘Can’t See Any Contact’,Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal will look into appealing David Luiz’s red card against Wolves. Luiz was sent off just,sports,4 -New York Governor Cuomo Says Storm Won’t Stop His Planned Resignation,"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent his second-to-last day in office projecting an image that he is still in control,",politics,2 -Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike Two Months After,"Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have resolved to suspend their two months old industrial action. At",health,0 -AFCON: 12 Tunisian Players to Miss Sunday’s 2nd Round Clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles,"Ahead of the 2nd round Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash with the Super Eagles, several Tunisian players and Mondher",sports,4 -MTN Group Repatriates $280m Dividend from Nigeria,South Africa’s MTN Group has repatriated last year’s dividend of $280 million (R4.2 billion) from its local unit in Nigeria.,business,1 -Novak Djokovic on Australian Open Entry List Despite Vaccine Uncertainty,"World number one Novak Djokovic has been entered into the Australian Open despite uncertainty over his Covid vaccination status, while",sports,4 -‘NIMASA Securing Sea Time for Cadets Trained Under NSDP’,"By Eromosele Abiodun The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has stated that",business,1 -"Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather without Masks, US Health Officials Proclaim","Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited",health,0 -"Neymar Overtakes Ronaldo, Now Brazil’s All-time Second Leading Scorer after Pele",Neymar moved second behind Pele in Brazil's all-time leading scorer list by scoring a hat-trick in their 2022 World Cup,sports,4 -"Nigeria: PDP Presents Anambra Guber Certificate to Ozigbo, Says APC Failed Nigerians","The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus on Wednesday presented the certificate of return to",politics,2 -"Nigeria: Cholera Figures Rise, Federal Government Activates Ssnitation Desk Across Country","As cases of Cholera figures continue to rise in Zamfara, Bauchi, Kano, Gombe, Plateau, Niger, Zamfara and Abuja, the Federal",health,0 -Next James Bond Film Pushed Back Again to 2021,"James Bond fans will have to wait almost an entire year for the next film, No Time to Die, after",entertainment,3 -Team Nigeria’s Second Phase Tokyo Olympics Camp Opens,"In line with the promise made  by Minister of Youth and Sports Development,  Mr. Sunday Dare,  to begin early preparation",sports,4 -"Electoral Bill: Nigeria Senate Mobilises to Override President’s Veto, House Defers Battle Till January","Nigerians have not heard the last of President Muhammadu Buhari's refusal to assent to the 2021 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill,",politics,2 -"Japan Startup Targets Supercar Users with $700,000 Hoverbike",A Japanese startup backed by soccer player Keisuke Honda hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a,tech,5 -"Tina Turner, Fela Kuti Top Rock Hall of Fame Fan Ballot","This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan voting has concluded, and the “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll” Tina Turner emerged victorious over",entertainment,3 -Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick Says He’s Not Seeking Third Term,"Duro Ikhazuagbe President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who turns 50 years old on Tuesday has",sports,4 -Nigeria: How Trinity Spirit’s Owners Accumulated Over $200m Debts Before Vehicle Exploded,"The owners of an oil production and storage ship, Trinity Spirit, had a history of financial problems, amounting to over",business,1 -"Nigeria, China Sign Culture and Tourism Statute",Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have signed a joint Culture and Tourism Statute and inaugurated a sub-committee that,entertainment,3 -Vote Count Begins in Zambia’s Closely Fought Elections,Electoral officials in Zambia has commenced vote counting following the successful staging of the southern African nation's general elections. After,politics,2 -Covid-19: EU Launches New €100m Vaccination Campaign in Africa,The European Union has launched a new €100 million humanitarian initiative in support of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Africa.,health,0 -World Champion France Beat Germany on Calamitous Own Goal By Hummels,France outclassed Germany in a 2020 European Championship victory whose scoreline belied the dominance of Didier Deschamps' team in their,sports,4 -Kovacic Hands Chelsea Injury Blow Ahead of Champions League Tie with Porto,Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea are looking to finish off the job on Tuesday following a 2-0 first-leg win last Wednesday at the,sports,4 -#EndSARS: Burna Boy Dedicates BET Hip Hop Awards Performance to Victims of Police Brutality,"Nigerian star Burna Boy used a powerful performance of the song, ‘Monsters You Made’ to pay tribute to victims of",entertainment,3 -Former Central Bank Governor Sanusi Says Ending Subsidies Puts Nigeria on Fiscal Sustainability Path,"A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has",business,1 -"Nigeria: Sokoto Governor Tambuwal, Deputy Get Senatorial Tickets after Withdrawing from PDP Presidential, Guber Contests","The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal was at the weekend announced as the Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic",politics,2 -AC Milan Sweating over Ibrahimovic after Star Striker after Injury against Napoli,AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Napoli on Sunday was soured by a potential injury to leading marksman Zlatan Ibrahimovic. With,sports,4 -"Our First Bank Loans Performing, Honeywell Assures",The Honeywell Group has explained that all the credit facilities it obtained from First Bank Nigeria Limited have been performing,business,1 -Antonio Conte Leaves Inter Milan After Clinching Serie A Title,"Antonio Conte has left his position as Inter Milan coach, it was announced on Wednesday. The move comes three weeks",sports,4 -Gambia Court Rejects Challenge to Barrow Election Victory,The Gambia’s Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the country’s main opposition party to annul the outcome of the,politics,2 -"US, UN Demand Proof of Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Wellbeing","The UN and the United States on Friday demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts, amid rising concern for the Chinese",sports,4 -Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill Slashes Risk of Severe Covid By 89%,Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cut by 89% the chance of hospitalization or death for adults,business,1 -Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking,Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in a US prison for helping disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse,entertainment,3 -"US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged, Signals Readiness to Boost Economy",The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero and signalled its readiness to,business,1 -"FA Cup Final, World Snooker Championship Among UK’s Pilot Events For Fan Return",The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are to be used as pilot events as part of the,sports,4 -Nigeria: AGF Malami Says FG Will Immediately Gazette Electoral Act Without Nullified Section 84(12),"A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State on Friday nullified the controversial Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022",politics,2 -Hyundai in Early Talks with Apple Over Electric Vehicles,"South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Friday it was in early, unspecified talks with Apple after a local Korean",business,1 -"Nigeria: Petrol Smuggling Rises to 42m Litres Daily, NNPC Laments","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday lamented the escalating incidence of petrol smuggling across Nigeria’s borders, which it",business,1 -"CHAN 2021: DR Congo, Cameroon Clash in Q-final Saturday","The Japoma Stadium in Douala, the Cameroon capital will host the biggest game of the quarter-finals in the 2021 African",sports,4 -Increasingly Bitter Race to Replace UK PM Johnson Narrows to Four,"Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch makes the cut alongside Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss.Read more",politics,2 -"OPEC Has No Capacity to Compensate for Loss of Russian Oil, Says Sec-Gen Barkindo","With Russia now becoming a pariah nation, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said Wednesday that it would be",business,1 -Nigeria: Analysts Upbeat about Central Bank’s Proposed Digital Currency,"Analysts have welcomed the planned introduction of digital currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying it will improve",business,1 -Mario Balotelli Joins Italian Serie B Side AC Monza,Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has signed for Serie B side AC Monza for the rest of,sports,4 -Tokyo Olympics President to Step Down Over Sexist Remarks,"Japan’s Kyodo news agency and others reported on Thursday — citing unnamed sources — that Yoshiro Mori, President of the",sports,4 -Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Says Local Governments Will Make Money If Autonomous,"Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the reform and autonomy of local government areas, as they would only be",politics,2 -Ighalo in United’s Squad for Champions League Game against Istanbul Başakşehir,"Former Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo may return to action tonight in Istanbul when Manchester United line up against the Turkish",sports,4 -‘End of Coal in Sight’ as COP26 Deals Take Aim at World’s Most Polluting Fossil Fuel,"The British government says the “end of coal is in sight” after Poland, Vietnam and Chile and other countries pledged",business,1 -"Nigeria: PDP Sues APC and Caretaker Chairman Buni, Demands His Removal as Yobe Governor","Nigeria's opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the removal",politics,2 -Man United Beat Luton 3-0 in Carabao Cup,Manchester United progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with 3-0 victory at Championship side Luton on Tuesday.,sports,4 -UK Easing Covid Testing and Monitoring Despite Case Uptick,"After dropping nearly all coronavirus restrictions last month, Britain is now ending some of its most widespread COVID-19 testing and",health,0 -"Sterling, Kane Inspire England to 2-0 Win Over Germany, Qualify for Quarterfinals",England beat Germany 2-0 at Wembley after 55 years on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals thanks to second-half,sports,4 -Nigeria’s Search for a New President Begins; Meet Possible Contenders as 2023 Beckons,"With exactly 559 days to the 2023 presidential election, the search for a new leader for Africa’s most populous country",politics,2 -"APC Governors Visit Buhari, Say They’re Happy with Tinubu’s Choice of Shettima as Running Mate",The Progressive Governors Forum says it is happy with the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of,politics,2 -"DJ Khaled Releases New Album with Jay Z, Nas, Cardi B, Drake","DJ Khaled has released his 12th studio album, ‘Khaled Khaled,’ nearly two years since his last full-length project. The star-studded,",entertainment,3 -Edouard Mendy Criticises Media Outlets Over Use of His Image in Stories About Benjamin Mendy,Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has criticised media outlets for mistakenly using his image in stories about Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.,sports,4 -Climate Change: Fossil Fuel Production Set to Soar Over Next Decade,"Plans by governments to extract fossil fuels up to 2030 are incompatible with keeping global temperatures to safe levels, says",business,1 -"Nigeria: Banks, Others’ Borrowings from CBN Fell by 66% to N1.4trn in Four Months",Deposit money banks (DMBs and merchant banks borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Standing Lending Facility (SLF) dropped,business,1 -Google Doodle Honors Legendary Nigerian Musician Oliver De Coque On 74th Birthday,"Legendary Nigerian guitarist and highlife musician, Oliver De Coque, has been honoured with Google Doodle on his 74th posthumous birthday.",tech,5 -Rooney Tests Negative for Covid-19 But Must Self-isolate,Derby County forward Wayne Rooney will have to self-isolate for 10 days after a friend who visited him at home,sports,4 -"Late Diego Maradona’s Brother, Hugo, Dies Of Heart Attack At 52","Hugo Maradona, the younger brother of football legend Diego, has passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a",sports,4 -"Osun Guber Election: My Tolerance Level for Failure is Zero, APC Chair Adamu Tells Campaign Council","National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, says the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party,",politics,2 -"Nigeria Targets Twitter, Other Digital Platforms to Help Generate $25bn Tax Revenue in 2022","As a way of generating N10.1 trillion (about $25 billion) revenue in the year 2022, the social media platforms, including",business,1 -Nigeria: INEC Insists on e-Transmission of Election Results,"The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the National Assembly to revisit the Electoral Act amendment bill, assuring that",politics,2 -"PDP Makes U-Turn, Zones National Chair to North, Secretary to South","Apparently yielding to pressure and paying attention to the mood of the nation, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National zoning",politics,2 -‘Illiterate Interlopers’: Soyinka Blasts Those Who Claim He Endorses Tinubu’s Presidential Bid,"Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday denied throwing his weight behind the presidential ambition of a former Lagos State",politics,2 -UN Drug Agency Warns Nigeria Over Increased Availability of Heroin,Nigeria has been alerted to the likely increase in circulation of heroin in the country. The alert was raised by,health,0 -Euro 2020: England Beat Croatia in Opener With Sterling Goal,England beat Croatia 1-0 in the opening game of their Euro 2020 campaign at Wembley on Sunday with Raheem Sterling,sports,4 -"Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, Head of South Korea’s Biggest Conglomerate, Dies at 78","Lee Kun-hee, the charismatic leader of Samsung Group, South Korea’s biggest conglomerate, died on Sunday, the company said, six years",tech,5 -"Nigeria: 22 More APC Senators Planning to Defect to PDP, Fani-Kayode Warns","Except there is a quick intervention, 22 All Progressives Congress senators might leave the party soon for the PDP, a",politics,2 -McGregor No. 1 on Forbes’ List of Highest-earning Athletes in 2020,"Despite a near global shutdown of sports in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, a record four athletes each earned",sports,4 -"Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, Has Successful Procedure for Pre-existing Heart Condition","Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition on Wednesday,",health,0 -"Nigeria: President Can’t Ask Court to Remove a Law He Signed, Supreme Court Says",Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday struck out the suit challenging section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 banning political appointees,politics,2 -Drama as Joe Igbokwe Pulls Down Post Saying Wike Visited Tinubu in France,Barely a few hours after the Tinubu Media Office debunked reports that the presidential standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress,politics,2 -Ogunbote Unveiled as Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser,"One of the most experienced coaches in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Ogunbote, yesterday returned to Sunshine Stars",sports,4 -"AfDB President Adesina Meets Mamman Daura, Intensifies Lobby of Buhari’s Circle","The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who is among the 25 presidential aspirants that submitted",politics,2 -Nigeria Rejects Two Cargoes of Adulterated Petrol Imported from Belgium,"Following the circulation of adulterated petrol in Nigeria, which damaged vehicle engines last week, the federal government has turned back",business,1 -Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Warns Ex-President Jonathan Against Falling for APC’s Enticement,Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Friday urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party,politics,2 -"Nigeria: VP Osinbajo Takes Campaign to Ibadan, Upbeat About Becoming Next President","Nigeria's Vice President and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, in",politics,2 -China Posts Record 18.3% Economic Growth in Post-Covid Comeback,China's economy grew a record 18.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. It's,business,1 -"US Virus Deaths Top 400,000 as Trump Leaves Office","As President Donald Trump entered the final year of his term last January, the US recorded its first confirmed case",health,0 -Schwarzenegger Feeling ‘Fantastic’ After Heart Surgery,Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is feeling “fantastic'' after his recent heart surgery. The 73-year-old ‘Terminator’ actor and former California governor,entertainment,3 -Tokyo Olympics: Tennis World Number One Barty Stunned By Sorribes Tormo in First Round,World number one Ashleigh Barty was stunned by Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the first round of women's Olympics,sports,4 -Nigeria Says Twitter Ban to Remain Indefinitely Until Tech Giant Shows Remorse,"The suspension of the operation of American microblogging company, Twitter in Nigeria by the federal government is to remain indefinitely",tech,5 -Nigeria’s Sports Minister Demands Victory as Super Eagles Depart for Freetown,"Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has insisted that only a win in Freetown will be acceptable",sports,4 -IOC Aims to Vaccinate as Many Tokyo Olympic Participants as Possible,A five-party meeting was held on Wednesday for the Tokyo 2020 games where the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach,sports,4 -Guinea’s Opposition Implores West African States to Help Prevent Crisis,Rita Osakwe Guinea’s main opposition leader has called on neighbouring West African countries to quell a growing political crisis in,politics,2 -Paris Bars to Close as City Raises Covid Alert to Maximum,Paris will shut all bars completely from Tuesday as the French government raises the city's coronavirus alert to maximum following,health,0 -"NNPC Earned $108.84m from Oil, Gas Exports in November",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Sunday put its total earnings from export sales of crude oil and gas,business,1 -Gabriel Own Goal Hands Southampton Win Over FA Cup Holders Arsenal,Arsenal’s defence of the FA Cup is over after Southampton defeated the holders 1-0 to knock them out in the,sports,4 -US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine,"The US gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots",health,0 -"Tokyo 2020: Nigerian Athletes Feel Disrespected, Humiliated By Government: NBA Star Metu",Nigeria basketball player Chimezie Metu and head coach Michael Brown have blasted the West African country's government and Olympic committee,sports,4 -Biden Cancels Funding for Trump Border Wall,US President Joe Biden has rescinded the national emergency order used to fund Donald Trump's border wall. In a letter,politics,2 -"Photos Show Chinese Rover on Dusty, Rocky Martian Surface","The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released",tech,5 -Nigeria: Presidency Says Opposition PDP Not in Position to Win 2023 Elections,Nigeria’s Presidency Tuesday ruled out the possibility of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winning the 2023 presidential election in,politics,2 -Nigeria: FIRS Explains Why It’s Against States’ Collecting VAT,The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Wednesday explained its opposition to the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) by,business,1 -"Actor Alec Baldwin Fires Prop Gun on Movie Set, Killing Cinematographer","Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins",entertainment,3 -Britney Spears Announces Engagement to Sam Asghari,"Britney Spears has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Sam Asghari. The singer posted a video of the couple",entertainment,3 -"I’ll Never Leave PDP, Rivers Governor Wike Insists as Manipulated Video Goes Viral","Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has condemned a purported manipulated video circulating on social media that he has defected",politics,2 -"Enthusiasm Trails eNaira as Nigerians Download 200,000 Wallets in 24 Hours","In the first 24 hours after it was unveiled, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), also known as the eNaira",business,1 -"Disneyland Opens Friday, Highlighting California’s Covid Turnaround","Four months ago, America’s most populous state was struggling to combat a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations that packed patients into",entertainment,3 -Nigerian Government Says Its Working to Free Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda,Government officials in Nigeria say they are doing “everything possible” to ensure the release of singers Omah Lay and Tems,entertainment,3 -"After 10-Month Row, Emirates Now Keen on Flights to Nigeria","Emirates Airline says it is keen to resume flight operations in and out of Nigeria, as recent discussions by the",business,1 -"Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, Others in Race for New Oil Finds","Nigeria and other developing oil-producing nations have continued their efforts to discover more hydrocarbons, despite the global campaign against fossil",business,1 -"NNPC Will Take Nigeria Out of Energy Poverty in Four Years, Says GMD Kyari","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has expressed optimism that with",business,1 -Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Lists Benefits of ‘Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ for Diaspora Remittances,"Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Saturday highlighted the benefits of the newly introduced “CBN Naira",business,1 -Eibar Hold Barcelona Without Injured Messi,Barcelona suffered without injured Lionel Messi as they drew 1-1 at home to struggling Eibar in La Liga on Tuesday.,sports,4 -"UK to Make Vaccines Available for All Over-40s By Easter, Report Says",People over 40 in the UK will be offered their first coronavirus vaccination by Easter on April 4 as a,health,0 -"Nigeria: It’s Buhari’s Prerogative to Plan His Succession, Says Central Bank Chief Emefiele",In reaction to speculations around his purported interest in the 2023 presidential race which has seen a stampede by vested,politics,2 -Congo Election: President Nguesso Seeks to Extend 36-Year Reign,Voters in the Republic of the Congo will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a president in a,politics,2 -Obaseki Wins Orhionmwon LGA,"Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won Orhionmwon local government area, with 13,445",politics,2 -Interim Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph to Step Down,"Haiti’s acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph, whose leadership of the nation has been disputed since the July 7 assassination of",politics,2 -"Propelled By Talks of Reduced Supply, Bitcoin Crosses $60,000 Again","Bitcoin rose above $60,000 to approach record highs on the weekend, breaking out of a two-week tight range and propelled",business,1 -Coca-Cola Nigeria Announces Alfred Olajide as New Managing Director,The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Alfred Olajide as its new Vice President and Managing Director for its Nigeria Operations following,business,1 -FBN Holdings Posts Profit after Tax of $179m in First Nine Months of 2020,FBN Holdings Plc has reported a growth of 31.7 per cent in its profit after tax (PAT) for the nine,business,1 -Real Madrid into Champions League Quarterfinals After Beating Atalanta,Real Madrid easily overcame Atalanta 3-1 at home in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday to stroll into,sports,4 -"Facebook Spent $13bn on Safety And Security Since 2016, Now Has Over 40K Workers",Facebook has released a report stating that it has spent more than $13 billion on safety and security efforts since,tech,5 -"To Avoid Friction with Trump, Mexico’s President Won’t Congratulate Biden Until Legal Challenges Resolved",Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Saturday he would not congratulate a winner of the US presidential election,politics,2 -"Buhari Defends Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele, Says Unorthodox Policies Best for Economy","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, defended the policies being implemented by Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),",business,1 -Rodgers Says Ndidi ‘Irreplaceable’ at Leicester City,"Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, 23, has been described as irreplaceable at Leicester City. Leicester City Manager, Brendan Rodgers,",sports,4 -"Report: Solar Adoption in Nigeria, Socio-Economic Game Changer, Report Says","The use of solar energy to power businesses has been found to significantly improve the socioeconomic status of Nigerians, according",business,1 -"Nigeria: Cross River Governor Ayade Suspends Calabar Carnival Over Insecurity, Omicron",Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has suspended the 2021 annual Calabar carnival due to insecurity and the outbreak of,entertainment,3 -Arteta Says Arsenal’s 3-3 Draw With West Ham Will Give Him ‘Nightmares’ Despite Second-half Fightback,Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s draw with West Ham is going to give him “nightmares”. The Gunners drew 3-3 with West,sports,4 -Bayern Munich Withdraw Alaba’s Contract Extension Offer,"Germany’s Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to Nigeria-born Austrian international David Alaba, according",sports,4 -Nigeria: Electoral Chairman Worries Over Safety of Staff and Voters During Anambra Poll,"Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, painted a rather disturbing situation report on",politics,2 -"Davido Tests Celebrity Power, Looks to Raise N200m on Social Media","One of Nigeria’s A-list hip-hop acts, David Adeleke, who goes by the stage name, Davido, on Wednesday set the social",business,1 -Nigeria’s Oil Production Dips by 56.5m Barrels in Six Months,Nigeria's crude oil production dipped by a cumulative 56.559 million barrels in the first six months of 2021 compared with,business,1 -Leicester 3-1 Liverpool: Champions Fall Apart Again as Alisson Howler Gifts Foxes Victory,Liverpool's woeful run of form hit a new low as they capitulated late on to hand Leicester a 3-1 victory,sports,4 -UFC 263: Israel Adesanya Retains Title With Decisive Performance Against Marvin Vettori,Israel Adesanya got back to his winning ways on Sunday with an outstanding five-round showing in the UFC 263 main,sports,4 -US Expected to Authorise Mix-and-Match Covid Booster Shots,Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster doses this week in an effort to,health,0 -Report: Nigeria Is Africa’s Third Most Attractive Destination for Foreign Investment,The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2021 (AAFMI) has ranked Nigeria as the third most attractive country in Africa for,business,1 -Rwandan President Kagame Wants To Build Africa’s First mRNA Vaccine Plant. Can He Do It?,"Sanyade Okoli, CEO of Alpha",business,1 -Nigeria: Obasanjo Denies Endorsing South-East for Presidency,Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday refuted the claim that he had endorsed the South-east for the presidency ahead of,politics,2 -"Nigeria: Party Primaries Now April 4 to June 3 Ahead of Presidential Poll of Febebruary 25, 2023","Following the signing of the new electoral bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)",politics,2 -"Fuel Subsidy Causing Deterioration in Nigeria’s Fiscal Balance,IMF Says",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday maintained that prolonged payment of petrol subsidy in Nigeria was affecting the country’s,business,1 -Tesla’s Musk Says He Will Pay Over $11bn in Tax this Year,Electric-car maker Tesla Inc's Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Sunday on Twitter that he will pay more than,business,1 -"Following Increased Demand, Emirates Increases Frequencies to Abuja, Lagos","Emirates Airlines has announced that following the demand of its customers, it would add more flights to its existing daily",business,1 -"Nigeria’s Actual Daily Oil Production Unknown, NEITI Insists",The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) on Tuesday doubled down on its recent disclosure that Nigeria does not know,business,1 -"Lagos Attacks Coordinated, Attempt to Weaken Economy, Say Southwest Governors","Governors of Nigeria's south-western states have said the large scale of destruction witnessed last week in Lagos following #EndSARS protests,",politics,2 -Brent Crude Prices Stay Above $51 a Barrel after API Data Showed Drop in Crude Oil Inventories,"Brent crude prices held above $51 a barrel on Wednesday, after API data showed stocks of crude oil in the",business,1 -British Low-cost Airline EasyJet Expects Loss of More than £800m,"British low-cost airline, EasyJet says it will make a loss of about £800million ($1.033billion) in 2020. This is the first time EasyJet will",business,1 -WHO Declares End to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea,"An Ebola outbreak which started in Guinea in February, infecting 16 people and killing 12, has been declared over, the",health,0 -French Footballer Karim Benzema Guilty in Sex Tape Blackmail Case,France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been found guilty of conspiring to blackmail a fellow French footballer with,sports,4 -"With Free Data, 75m MTN Subscribers Can Get THISDAY on Zigi Chatbot","In a revolutionary move bound to change Africa's media landscape, Nigeria's mosf-authoritative newspaper THISDAY will be available to potentially 75",business,1 -"Pfizer, AstraZeneca Effective Against Virus Strain Found in India",The Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines have been found to be highly effective against the coronavirus variant that was first identified,health,0 -Trump Names Two New Lawyers to Impeachment Defense Team,Former US President Donald Trump has announced a new impeachment legal defense team just one day after it was revealed,politics,2 -"Omicron Markedly Resistant to Vaccines and Booster Shots, US Study Claims",A new study by Columbia University in the United States says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is “markedly resistant” to,health,0 -Pacquiao Files for President as Philippine Campaigning Starts,"International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off",politics,2 -Mbappe Scores Hattrick as PSG Thump Barcelona 4-1 at Camp Nou,Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning hat-trick as Paris St-Germain ripped Barcelona apart in the first leg of their Champions League,sports,4 -Italy’s Antitrust Fines Amazon 1.13bn Euros for Alleged Abuse of Market Dominance,Italy’s antitrust said on Thursday it had fined e-commerce giant Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of,tech,5 -"Behold, Nigeria’s Leading Techpreneurs","With the drastic shift from agrarian, industrial and information ages, the future is now tied to providing knowledge-based solutions to",business,1 -Nigeria: Kano Governor Ganduje Insists 2018 Videos Showing  Him ‘Recieving Bribes’ Were Doctored,"Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje has said his administration will deal with those behind the 2018 ""tampered videos"" that allegedly",politics,2 -Nigeria Receives Full Business Case Compliance Certificate for Badagry Deep Seaport,Nigeria's federal government through the Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday received the Full Business Case Compliance Certificate on the Badagry,business,1 -NNPC Spends $1.3bn on Petrol Subsidy in Six Months,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expended N541.65 billion subsidy on petrol between February and July this year, a document",business,1 -Fox News Sued for $1.6bn Over US Election Fraud Claims,"Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6bn (£1.2bn) defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing it promoted baseless claims of vote-rigging.",politics,2 -"Messi, Ronaldo top Forbes’ 2020 list Highest-paid Footballers","The world’s biggest footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are unsurprisingly, on top of Forbes’ 2020 list of the 10",sports,4 -"Buhari Gets Request Approved as Senate Passes $8.3bn, €490m Loans",The Nigerian Parliament has approved $8.3 billion and €490 million loans as requested by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari. The,politics,2 -Africa no Longer on Back Foot in Covid-19 Fight: AfDB,The African Development Bank (AfDB) says countries in the African continent are no longer on the back foot in the,health,0 -Guinea Confirms West Africa’s First Highly Infectious Marburg Virus Case,"Health authorities in Guinea have confirmed West Africa’s first case of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease that’s in the same",health,0 -First Bank Plans Five-year Global Bond Offering,"Nigeria's oldest commercial bank, First Bank NIgeria Limited, is hosting a global investor call on Wednesday for a group of",business,1 -Nigeria’s Sports Minister Orders Football Federation to Hold Super Eagles Manager to Higher Standards,Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) the marching orders to hold,sports,4 -Fresh Covid-19 Spike in Rwanda as Government Mulls Lockdown,Rwanda is experiencing a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths despite ongoing vaccination efforts days after President Paul Kagame,health,0 -"China Satisfied with Boeing 737 MAX Changes, Seeks Industry Feedback",China's aviation regulator has told airlines it is satisfied that design changes Boeing Co proposed for its 737 MAX plane could,business,1 -Serena Williams Gets Wild-Card Entry for Wimbledon Singles,"Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon this year, after all. The All England Club announced via Twitter on",sports,4 -Nigeria Targets Vaccinating 109 Million Citizens in Two Years,Nigeria’s federal government said it expects to vaccinate about 109 million citizens against Covid-19 over the next two years. The,health,0 -Nigerian Politicians Meet with Past Leaders to Endorse Southern Aspirants for 2023 Presidency,"Prominent Nigerians led by a northern elder-statesman, are making nationwide consultation to ensure that political parties, especially the major ones",politics,2 -Outspoken Billionaire Sun Dawu Jailed for 18 Years in China,"A prominent Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the latest in a string of punishments against",business,1 -"ARISE FASHION WEEK Underway, 30 Young Designers Get $5,000 Each, to Compete for $500,000","ARISE Fashion Week, one of the biggest fashion events in Africa, is underway in Lagos, Nigeria, as 30 young designers",entertainment,3 -Yahoo Pulls out of China Over ‘Challenging’ Business Conditions,Yahoo has become the latest US tech company to end its presence in mainland China as tougher regulations are imposed,business,1 -India Seizes $725m in Xiaomi Assets Over Illegal Remittances,India said on Saturday it had seized $725 million from the local bank accounts of China's Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) after,business,1 -"Unai Emery Rules Himself out of Newcastle United Job, says He’s ‘100%’ Committed to Villarreal","Unai Emery has ruled himself out of contention to be Newcastle United's next manager, saying he is ""100%"" committed to",sports,4 -Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele Guarantees Manufacturers Steady Supply of Forex,"Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday reiterated the bank's commitment to ensuring steady availability of foreign",business,1 -Champions League: Lukaku Header Gives Chelsea Win Over Zenit,Chelsea opened their defence of the Champions League with a victory as Romelu Lukaku finally pierced Zenit St Petersburg's stubborn,sports,4 -"Nigeria: UBA Publishes Names, Account Details of Forex Defaulters",The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has published the names and account numbers of some customers who allegedly defied the,business,1 -"Movement ‘Only Just Beginning’, Trump Says in Farewell Address","US President Donald Trump has released a farewell video, touting what he described as the success of his “America First”",politics,2 -"Two Pfizer, AstraZeneca Doses Work Against Delta Variant: Study",Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine are nearly as effective against the highly transmissible Delta coronavirus variant as,health,0 -"Shell Launches Major Divestment of Nigerian Assets, SPDC for Sale","Royal Dutch Shell has launched a major divestment of its Nigerian assets, several sources familiar with the matter said. Shell",business,1 -Man City Unveil Sergio Aguero Statue to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of First Premier League Title,Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero says the new statue of him to mark the 10th anniversary of the club's first,sports,4 -About 40 UK Universities Report Coronavirus Cases,About 40 universities around the UK have had reports of coronavirus cases and thousands of students are self-isolating as the,health,0 -Europe Set to Lift Boeing 737 MAX Ban in January,Europe is set to lift its flight ban on the Boeing 737 MAX passenger jetliner in January after US regulators,tech,5 -NDLEA Alleges ‘Billionaire Drug Baron’ Ukatu Imported N22bn Worth of Tramadol in a Month,"The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that ongoing investigation of a ""billionaire drug baron"" Chief Afam Ukatu,",health,0 -"PIA Has Opened Investment Opportunities in Petroleum Sector, NURPC Boss Komolafe Says","The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Petroleum Commission (NURPC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, at the weekend, reiterated that the Petroleum",business,1 -US Open champion Raducanu Beaten in First Match Since Grand Slam Win,"Britain's Emma Raducanu lost her first match as a Grand Slam champion, beaten in straight sets by Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich",sports,4 -NEITI: 77 Oil Companies Owing Nigeria N2.659tn Unremitted Funds,As Nigeria continues to grapple with revenue shortfall and has gone borrowing to finance its huge budget deficit with debt,business,1 -Paradigm Shift: Women Take Great Leap in Nigeria’s Banking Sector,The banking industry has made a dramatic leap in its Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles (NSBP) with the recent appointments of,business,1 +Title,Excerpt,Category +"Uefa Opens Proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid Over European Super League Plan","Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.",sports +Amazon Blames Inflation as It Increases Cost of Prime in Europe,The increases are steeper than the 17 percent jump in the Prime membership price that came into effect for new,business +Nigeria’s Parliament Passes Amended Electoral Bill,"Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday passed the harmonised Clause 84 of the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, which allows political",politics +"Nigeria: Lagos Governor Tests Positive for Covid-19, Kaduna Governor Self-Isolates","The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for Covid-19, Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said.",health +South Africa Calls For Calm as Electoral Reform Protests Continue in Eswatini,South Africa has raised concerns about the deteriorating situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini with demonstrators in a sixth-day protest,politics +Guardiola To Leave Man City When Contract Expires in 2023,Pep Guardiola has said that he will leave Manchester City when his contract runs out in 2023 - and hopes,sports +Nigeria: Sultan of Sokoto Seeks Removal of Immunity Clause for Politicians,"The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for",politics +"Again, Nigeria Senate Demands Rejig of Nigeria’s Security Architecture","Nigerian Senators have commenced legislative activities for the year by asking the country's President, Muhammadu Buhari to direct the National Security Adviser, the",politics +"Nigeria: South-East’s Most Important Demand is Reintegration, Agitations Will End with Igbo Presidency, Says Ex-Senate President Anyim","Former Senate President and presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has",politics +Premier League Clubs Reject ‘Project Big Picture’,"Premier League clubs have ""unanimously agreed"" that 'Project Big Picture' will not be endorsed or pursued. The controversial plans, proposed",sports +"Nigeria: With Advancement in Technology, No One Can Claim Millions of Votes Again, Buhari Says","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, assured the Nigerian people that with advancement in technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission",politics +"Old Trafford Modified for 23,500 Socially Distanced Fans","Manchester United have modified Old Trafford to accommodate 23,500 socially distanced spectators, and insists they are ""bemused"" by the ongoing",sports +CBN Eyes $200bn from Fresh Non-Oil Exports,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday announced a new programme to stimulate",business +Brilliant Brentford Beat Arsenal After 75-year Exile From England’s Top Flight,Brentford got the better of Arsenal in the first match of the 2021-22 Premier League season at the Community Stadium,sports +"Putin Signs Law Forcing Twitter, Facebook, Other Social Media Giants to Open Russian Offices",Russian president on Thursday signed a law demanding large social media companies that operate in the country to open offices,tech +Buhari Returns Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NNPC,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the restoration of the leases on four Oil Mining Licences to the state-owned petroleum,business +"Indigenous Participation in Nigeria’s Gas Sector Now 50%, Says NUPRC Boss Komolafe","Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe, on Sunday said that with the surging",business +"Multichoice Pays N8bn Deposit In ‘Tax Evasion’ Dispute, Tribunal Adjourns Ruling To October 20","In complying with the directives of the tax appeal tribunal (TAT), Multichoice Nigeria Limited has deposited an amount required by",business +Nigeria’s Senate Intent on Passing Oil Reform Bill,"The Nigerian Senate has fixed October 20 to commence debate on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), a move the Senate",politics +"200,000 Undetected Tuberculosis Infections Occur Annually in Nigeria, Says FG","Nigeria's federal government on Thursday said despite significant progress made in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in the country,",health +UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.1% in Q4 2020 on Covid-induced Lockdown,The unemployment rate in the UK increased to 5.1% in the three months to December of 2020 from 5% in,business +Unique Euro 2020 Set to Begin: All You Need to Know About Delayed Tournament,Euro 2020 gets underway on Friday - and what was already going to be a unique tournament will be notable,sports +Maradona Moved to Rehab to Recover from Alcohol Abuse,Argentina legend Diego Maradona who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has been taken to a recovery clinic to be,sports +UEFA Abolishes 56-year Old Away Goals Rule in Major Shake-up of Club Competitions,UEFA on Thursday abolished away goals rule in European tournament knockout ties and will take effect from the 2021-22 season.,sports +Trump Remains Defiant Amid Calls to Resign,President Donald Trump enters the last days of his presidency isolated and shunned by former allies and members of his,politics +Shell Pledges To Surprise Investors with $7bn Payout On Shale Deal,"Barely two months after raising dividends by almost 40 percent and starting a $2 billion share buyback, Shell has again",business +Man United’s Premier League Title Hopes Fade as Bruno Fernandes Rescues Draw at West Brom,Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes took a further hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West,sports +Beyonce and Wizkid Win 6th Award with Brown Skin Girl,"Fresh off a historic win at the 2021 Grammys, Nigerian Afropop star Wizkid has scored another huge win. Beyonce’s Brown",entertainment +Industrialist and Philanthropist Elumelu Urges African Leaders to Prioritise Job Creation,"The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu,",business +"Germany, France Harden Stance, Push for EU Sanctions on Russians over Navalny Poisoning",France and Germany said on Wednesday they would propose European Union sanctions against Russian individuals after receiving no credible answers,politics +"Disneyland Opens Friday, Highlighting California’s Covid Turnaround","Four months ago, America’s most populous state was struggling to combat a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations that packed patients into",entertainment +Tunisia President Saied Withdraws Diplomatic Passport of Predecessor,"Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has said he will withdraw the diplomatic passport of one of his predecessors, Moncef Marzouki, after",politics +"Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Sign Peace Accord ahead of Edo Election",Candidates for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State signed a peace pact on Tuesday pledging violence-free election. The,politics +Malawi Opposition Wants President Chakwera ‘Removed From Office’,Malawi’s former ruling party turned opposition wants last year's election nullified saying it was presided over by an electoral management,politics +Yahoo Pulls out of China Over ‘Challenging’ Business Conditions,Yahoo has become the latest US tech company to end its presence in mainland China as tougher regulations are imposed,tech +Algerian President Returns to Germany to Be Treated for Covid-19 Complications,Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune flew back to Germany on Sunday for treatment in hospital for complications in his foot resulting,health +"China Blames US for ‘Stalemate’ in Relations, as Talks Begin","China came out swinging at high-level face-to-face talks with the United States on Monday, blaming the U.S. for a “stalemate”",politics +Popular Nigerian Music Producer Dr Frabz Reportedly Shot Dead in the US,"Popular Nigerian music producer, Ayorinde Faboro popularly known as Dr Frabz is dead. According to a tweet by popular singer",entertainment +Donald Trump Sues Hillary Clinton Over Russian Collusion Allegations,"Former US President Donald Trump has sued Hillary Clinton and several other Democrats, accusing them of trying to rig the",politics +Deloitte To Shut Four UK Office,Global accounting and consulting firm Deloitte will close four of its 50 British offices as it reviews its real estate,business +"Nigeria: 4 Days to Presidential Primary, APC Still Divided on Zoning, May Reopen Sale of Forms","Four days to the rescheduled presidential primariy of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), billed to hold Monday, June 6,",politics +UK Bans Binance in Latest Cryptocurrency Crackdown,"Britain's financial regulator has ordered Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, to stop all regulated activity and issued",business +AFCON: Algeria’s 35-Match Undefeated Run Ends after Equatorial Guinea Loss,"Equatorial Guinea have caused the greatest upset so far at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating continental champions",sports +Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Agree Joint Custody of Children After Divorce,Kanye West has agreed to joint custody of his and Kim Kardashian's four young children. His response mirrors Kardashian's divorce,entertainment +"Buhari Says Successor Will Inherit Stable Democracy, Revamped Security Forces","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday disclosed that by the time he leaves office on May 29, 2023, he would",politics +Rice Farmers Buy APC Presidential Forms for Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele,A coalition of rice farmers and other crop growers on Friday moved to drag the Governor of the Central Bank,politics +Australian Open: Navratilova Blasts Peng Shuai T-Shirt Ban,Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng,sports +Former Super Eagles Player Barnabas Imenger Is Dead,"A former Super Eagles striker and Lobi Stars team manager Barnabas Imenger, is dead. The team’s media officer, Austin Tyowua",sports +"Nigeria: Opportunistic Politicians Politicising Security, Buhari Says",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he described as the increasing politicization of security in the country by opportunistic politicians.,politics +GM’s 2020 China Sales Drop for Third Year as Pandemic Hits Market,"General Motors Co’s vehicle sales in China fell 6.2% in 2020, as the U.S. automaker suffered a prolonged sales slowdown",business +Air Peace Makes History as First Airline to Land in Nigeria’s Southeast Anambra Airport,Air Peace has added another first to its kitty by becoming the first airline to land its aircraft at the,business +Trump’s Defence Team Set to Present Speedy Case in Impeachment Trial,"Donald Trump's defence lawyers are set to present evidence in the US Senate, denying charges he incited insurrection in the",politics +Indian PM Modi Loses in Battleground State of West Bengal Amid Covid Surge,Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has failed to win a key state in elections held amid record Covid-19 deaths,politics +Boxing Legend ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler Dies Aged 66,Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66. The American dominated the middleweight,sports +Nigeria: Pressure Mounts on Government to Save Oil Windfall as Price Rallies at $71,"With the sustained rally of crude oil prices, there is pressure on Nigeria’s federal government to save the windfall as",business +"Nigeria Football Federation Hijacks Eguavoen’s Stade Malien Move, Appoints Him Technical Director","Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Austin Eguavoen, 55, was Tuesday announced as the new Technical Director of the Nigeria Football",sports +"Tesla’s Vehicle Price Increases Due to Supply Chain Pressure, Musk Says","The price of Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicles is increasing due to supply chain pressures across the auto industry, particularly for raw",tech +,"Kanye West has expanded his tirade against label ownership of musicians’ master recordings, this time adding that Prince and Michael",entertainment +Bayern Munich Targets US Fans to Close the Financial Gap with Premier League,"Bayern’s aim is to help stimulate interest in the German league, which is far behind the Premier League in terms",sports +Mobile Subscribers in Nigeria Must Submit Phone ID From July,"Beginning from July, Nigerians must begin submission of their phones International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to the commission, this",tech +"More Nigerian Banks to Adopt HoldCo Structure to Diversify Earnings, Analysts Say",Analysts have predicted that more commercial banks will soon convert to a holding company (HoldCo) structure as they seek to,business +Cathay Pacific ‘Confident’ Despite $637m First-Half Loss,"Asian equity markets declined on Wednesday as traders braced for the latest data on US inflation, which could influence the",business +Twitter Flags Trump Tweet That Claims He’s Immune to COVID-19,Twitter on Sunday flagged a tweet by Donald Trump in which the US President claimed he was immune to the,health +Nigeria’s Auditor General Reveals 107 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Missing in 2019,The audit report of the Auditor General for the Federation has revealed that the defunct Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC),business +Nigerian Airlines Warn Only Three Days to Shut Down Operations Over Aviation Fuel Scarcity,Airline Operators in Nigeria on Monday warned that they have only three days left to shut down operations over lingering,business +"In Push for Free Market, Nigeria Begins Implementation of New Gas Pricing Framework",The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) at the weekend said that it had established a new Domestic,business +Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Says $10bn Infrastructural Investment Ongoing in Energy Sector,"The Group Managing Director of Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has said",business +Fresh Concerns in Nigeria as Crude Oil Price Slumps below $40,"The price of Brent, the benchmark for Nigeria’s crude oil, fell below $40 per barrel to a four-month low of",business +Trump Ready to Leave White House If Electoral College Votes for Biden,US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Democratic,politics +Verstappen Wins First F1 Title in Last Lap Drama,"Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Formula One championship, denying Lewis Hamilton a record eighth, with a last-lap overtake to",sports +"Tearful Adele Postpones First Live Concerts in Five Years, 24 Hours Before Opening Night","Adele has postponed her entire Las Vegas residency, just 24 hours before the opening night. ""I'm so sorry, but my",entertainment +Uber Posts Better Than Expected Loss of $6.8bn in 2020,"Uber, the ride hailing app based taxi posted a loss of about 6.8 billion dollars last year. This is better",business +South Korea’s Antitrust Regulator To Fine Google $177m Over Improper Mobile Market Dominance,"South Korea’s competition regulator has vowed to fine Google the U.S. tech giant, $176.9 million (207.4b Korean won) for allegedly",business +Israel Seals $237m Vaccine Deal with Pfizer,Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced that Israel signed a deal with Pfizer to purchase millions of coronavirus vaccine,health +Covid-19: Israel Starts Reopening as Number of Those Vaccinated Nears 50%,Israel reopened swathes of its economy on Sunday in what it called the start of a return to routine enabled,health +Bayern Munich ‘Disapprove’ of Flick’s Desire to Leave Coaching Role,"Bayern Munich have announced that they ""disapprove"" with coach Hansi Flick's plans to leave the club at the end of",sports +Nigeria: Appeal Court Joins Lagos in VAT Collection Tussle,Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday joined Lagos State as a respondent in the appeal challenging the judgment,business +Kenin Downs Kvitova to Set up French Open Final with Swiatek,"Sofia Kenin on Thursday defeated Petra Kvitova 6-4, 7-5 to reach the French Open final and attempt to capture a",sports +Burna Boy Releases Visuals for ‘Way Too Big’,"Nigerian popstar Burna Boy has released the visuals for ‘Way Too Big’, the latest single from his album, ‘Twice as",entertainment +Bitcoin Value Drops by 50% Since November Peak,"The value of Bitcoin continued to fall over the weekend as it dropped below $34,000 (£27,630), according to the Coinbase",business +"Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson Team Up in Christmas Song","Mariah Carey has teamed up with two vocal powerhouses, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, for a new version of her original Christmas song, “Oh Santa!”",entertainment +AfDB President Adeshina Cautions Nigeria Against Increasing Taxes,"The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Tuesday said despite the country's low tax to Gross",business +Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Soludo Wins Anambra APGA Governorship Primary,"Charles Soludo, a former Governor of Nigeria's Central Bank has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance",politics +S And P Global Revises Nigeria’s Sovereign Credit Rating To Positive From Negative,"Global leading rating agency, Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating at B+ and revised its outlook from",business +UBA Launches Dubai Branch as Part of EMEA Expansion,"The UBA Group will now be able to harness opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.Read more",business +"Intels Says Buhari’s Administration Not Interfering in Its Business, Attributes Severance from Atiku to Economic Decision",Intels Nigeria Limited with its parent company Orlean Invest Holding has denied reports that its business has at some time,politics +"Nigeria: South-east, South-south Leaders Reject PDP’s Panel Report, Insist on Power Shift","South-east and South-south leaders on Friday rejected the report of a committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),",politics +"Nigeria: NCC Confirms MTN, Airtel, Mafab Communications for 3.5GHz Spectrum","The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday confirmed that three telecoms operators submitted their Expression of Interest (EoI) to the",tech +Whyte Avenges Defeat with Knockout Win Over Povetkin in Gibraltar Rematch,Dillian Whyte kept alive his hopes of a heavyweight world title shot by emphatically gaining revenge over Alexander Povetkin with,sports +Investigations Widen into Deadly Stampede that Killed 8 at Houston Rap Concert,"At least two investigations, one of them criminal, were underway on Sunday into the deadly stampede during rap star Travis",entertainment +"Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Soar to 2-0 Win Over Botswana, Rise to 2nd Spot in Group C",Cup holders Nigeria set their 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over,sports +Toriola to Resume as CEO of MTN Nigeria March 2021,"MTN Group has appointed Mr. Karl Toriola, a Nigerian from Osun State, as MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designate, with effect",business +Access Bank to Support Education with $1.7m Raised at UK Polo Tournament,"The money, the bank explained, would be directed towards building and equipping of over 100 classroom blocks in the less",business +Standard Chartered Bank Collaborates With Access Bank on $500m Senior Eurobond,"Access Bank Plc has launched it's $500 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond. Standard Chartered Bank is collaborating with the bank, acting",business +Twitter Blocks Accounts Over India Farmers Protest on Government Order,"Twitter on Monday temporarily blocked dozens of accounts and tweets in India at the Hindu nationalist government’s request, including those",tech +"NBA, Basketball Africa League Launch Gender Equality Initiative","In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the launch",sports +"Adeleke Vows to Defend, Retain His Victory in Osun",Governor Oyetola claims Adeleke forged the certificates submitted to INEC and did not comply with the provisions of the Electoral,politics +Crystal Palace 1-4 Chelsea: Pulisic Scores Twice as Brilliant Blues Move Back into Top Four,Christian Pulisic scored twice as Chelsea produced a brilliant performance to move back into the top four with a comfortable,sports +AstraZeneca’s ‘Mistake’ in Covid Vaccine Trials Could Halt Approval,AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine is coming under intense scrutiny after its UK scientists made a major “mistake” during trials — one,health +Nigeria: PDP Governors Reach Deal with Embattled Party Chairman to Bring Convention Forward,"After meeting for over 40 minutes behind closed doors on Monday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and the embattled",politics +"Ekiti Has Attracted Over $100m Investment in Three Years, Governor Fayemi Says","Governor of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that his administration had attracted over $100 million investment to",business +Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Shows 89% Efficacy in UK Trials,Novavax Inc has said its coronavirus vaccine is 89.3% effective in preventing Covid-19 in a trial conducted in the United,health +Champions League: Ramos to Miss Real Madrid’s Opener with Shakhtar,Sergio Ramos will miss Real Madrid's clash with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League while Eden Hazard's fitness is improving,sports +‘Song of the Summer’: Justin Bieber Thanks Wizkid For ‘Essence’ Remix Feature,American pop singer Justin Bieber has thanked Nigerian afrobeats exponent Wizkid for having him on the remix of his global,entertainment +Netflix Explores Life of Hip Hop Icon Biggie in New Documentary,"A documentary on the life and career of The Notorious B.I.G. is officially coming to Netflix, and the streaming service has unveiled",entertainment +"Nigeria: With Rising Debt Service Cost, Economists Urge FG to Reprioritise Expenditure",Nigeria's Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed sounded the alarm bells when she said the country’s debt service cost outstripped its revenue.Read more,business +Americans Go to the Polls in Most Divisive Election in Decades,"Millions of Americans are voting in person on Tuesday, adding their ballots to the more than 99 million already cast",politics +LA Lakers Double Lead over Miami Heat in NBA Finals with 124-114 win,LeBron James scored 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers moved to within two wins of their first NBA title,sports +Nigeria’s Private Refineries’ Operators Groan Under Weight of Crude Scarcity as NNPC Focuses on Export,"The few small-scale refineries operating in Nigeria are facing a huge challenge of crude oil supply, as the Nigerian National",business +Seven Lawmakers Arrested in Hong Kong,Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in,politics +"Presidential Election: Muslim Running Mates for APC, PDP will Set Nigeria on Fire, Christian Leaders Warn","Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned political actors of the consequences of",politics +"TotalEnergies Invests Almost $30bn in Nigeria Within Eight Years, Government Says","Nigeria's federal government has disclosed that French oil major, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, has invested almost $30 billion in Nigeria's",business +"As Google Eyes Australia Exit, Microsoft Talks Bing with PM",Software giant Microsoft Corp is confident its search product Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its,tech +Russian Module Mishap Destabilises International Space Station,"The International Space Station (ISS) was destabilised after engines of a newly-arrived Russian module inadvertently fired up, officials say. ""Mission",tech +"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Shuns Governor Obaseki During Visit to Edo, Meets State’s Delegates","The political difference between the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, appears not to",politics +China Launches Antitrust Probe into Tech Giant Alibaba,China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group and will summon the technology giant’s Ant Group affiliate to meet,business +Covid-19: Madagascar Begins Inoculations to Suppress Second Wave,Madagascar has started vaccinating its population against COVID-19. The first phase of the campaign is focusing on frontline staff such,health +"OPEC+ Resolves Impasse, to Boost Production by 400,000bpd","After over a two-week stalemate, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+ on Sunday",business +"European Clubs Don’t Trust African Keepers, Former Super Eagles Goalie Says","Nigeria's Dele Aiyenugba, who won two African Champions League titles with Enyimba, said Wednesday that European clubs didn’t trust black",sports +Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise.,"USA Gymnastics announced Sunday that the six-time Olympic medalist has opted not to compete on floor, where she won gold",sports +Nigeria’s Sports Minister Demands Victory as Super Eagles Depart for Freetown,"Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has insisted that only a win in Freetown will be acceptable",sports +Nigeria’s External Reserves Rise By  $587.8m in Seven Days,Nigeria's total amount of external reserves has increased by about $587.8 million in one week. According to the data published,business +FCMB Founder Subomi Balogun Gifts UI $13m Pediatrics Hospital,"The founder of FCMB Group, Chief Olasubomi Balogun, has donated his Otunba Tunwase National Pediatrics Centre (OTNPC) in Ijebu Ode",business +Neymar Would Rather Brazil Play Argentina in Copa America Final,Brazil forward Neymar says he hopes Argentina will be their opponents in the Copa America final and has no doubts,sports +"Morata Goal Sends Spain to World Cup, Consigns Sweden to Play-offs",Alvaro Morata's late goal helped Spain qualify for the 2022 World Cup and consigned Sweden to the play-offs. Sweden goalkeeper,sports +Nigeria: APC Begins Sale of Forms on Monday Ahead of National Convention,The All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Monday commence the sale of forms to all aspirants vying for national offices,politics +Nigeria: Police Whisk Away Ex-Imo Governorship Contestant Nwosu in Dramatic Arrest,"The Imo State Police Command, confirmed on Sunday the arrest of a former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA),",politics +Oil Rises to Near One-Year Highs After US Stock Drawdown,"Oil prices rose almost 2% on and hovered near their highest levels in about a year, after government data showed",business +"Nigeria: Oil Marketers Raise the Alarm, Accuse Airline Operators of Trying to Force Subsidy on Aviation Fuel",Some petroleum products marketers in Nigeria have warned that the pressure being mounted by local airline operators on the federal,business +Fulham Relegated From Premier League Following Burnley Loss,"Fulham were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after losing 2-0 at home to fellow strugglers Burnley, who secured",sports +"CBN’s Covid Interventions Account for 3.5% of Nigeria’s GDP, Emefiele Says","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed that the apex bank’s interventions to",business +"Nigerian Magnate Otedola Acquires Additional Stake in First Bank Holdings, Consolidates Largest Shareholder Status","Nigeria’s billionaire magnate and chair of Geregu Power Plc Femi Otedola has acquired a further interest in FBN Holdings Plc,",business +"Nigeria: Entrenched APC Interests Desperate to Blackmail Me, Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Says","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that there are some",politics +"Over 600 Journalists have Died of COVID-19 Worldwide, New Report Shows","Over 600 journalists have died worldwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC)",health +"Napoli Handed 0-3 Loss, Have Point Deducted for Juve ‘No Show’",Victor Osimhen and his Napoli teammates have suffered the consequence of refusing to go to Turin to play Juventus in,sports +Drama as Joe Igbokwe Pulls Down Post Saying Wike Visited Tinubu in France,Barely a few hours after the Tinubu Media Office debunked reports that the presidential standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress,politics +"FA Cup Final, World Snooker Championship Among UK’s Pilot Events For Fan Return",The FA Cup final and the World Snooker Championship are to be used as pilot events as part of the,sports +Scientists Question Evidence Behind US Covid Booster Shot Drive,The Biden administration’s plan to provide Covid-19 vaccine boosters is based on concerns that a decrease in the vaccines’ ability,health +Oil Price Uptick Boosts Nigeria’s External Reserves’ Accretion by $404m,"Nigeria’s external reserves have maintained a positive momentum in the past two weeks, rising by $404 million to $34.820 billion",business +Nigerian Sprinter Blessing Okagbare Banned 10 Years for Doping,"Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit",sports +Obama Blasts Trump in 2020 Campaign Trail Debut,Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday with a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less,politics +"Pfizer Says Covid-19 Vaccine Safe, Effective On Adolescents in Trial","Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective in 12- to 15-year olds, paving the",health +Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out,"The world’s richest man appears to have had it with this whole working-from-home business. Elon Musk, chief executive officer of",tech +New Virus Variant Detected in India; Experts Urge Caution,"A new and potentially troublesome variant of the coronavirus has been detected in India, as have variants first detected in",health +"TotalEnergies Moves to Connect New 50,000 Barrels Per Day Oilfield to Deepwater Storage","Multinational oil and gas company, TotalEnergies, has said its effort to increase oil production in Nigeria would materialise this year,",business +"Buhari to Attend African Finance Summit in France, to Meet President Macron",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet France President Emmanuel Macron when he departs for the European nation on,business +Egypt’s Al Ahly Beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to Win Record Tenth African Crown,Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco on Saturday night to become the first side in history,sports +Mexican President López Obrador Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has tested positive for COVID-19, a development that comes as his country registers the",health +Report: Nigeria Is Africa’s Third Most Attractive Destination for Foreign Investment,The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2021 (AAFMI) has ranked Nigeria as the third most attractive country in Africa for,business +Congo Presidential Candidate in Hospital with Covid-19 as Polls Open,The leading opposition candidate in Congo-Brazzaville's presidential election is in hospital with Covid-19 while voting is under way. After casting,politics +Copa America: Neymar Inspires Brazil to 4-0 Win over Peru,Neymar moved to within nine goals of Pele's all-time scoring record as Brazil eased past Peru to earn a second,sports +US Backs WTO’s Push for Covid Vaccine Patent Waivers,The US has thrown its support behind an initiative at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waive intellectual property protections,health +"Nigeria: South, Middle Belt Leaders Urge Parties to Zone Presidency to South",The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has met in Abuja and once again demanded the return of power,politics +"Concerns Mount as British Airways, Emirates Cancel Flights to US over 5G",International airlines are beginning to cancel scheduled flights to most cities in the Unites States over fear of 5G network,business +Nigeria: PDP Fixes National Convention For October 29-30,"Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has submitted a tentative date of October 30-31st, 2021 for its national convention. The",politics +"APC Chair Adamu Pledges to Work Hard for Tinubu, Northern Governors Visit Flagbearer","The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, visited",politics +"Europa League: Chukwueze Seals Top Spot for Villarreal, Ndidi Back from Injury",Samuel Chukwueze grabbed maximum points for Villarreal on Thursday against Turkish club Sivasspor to lead the Yellow Submarines on 13,sports +Super Eagles Manager Rohr Confident of Qatar 2022,"Before Gernot Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria, the team were at a low ebb, having failed to qualify",sports +WHO: Countries Need to Resist ‘Vaccine Nationalism’,"The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday called on countries to resist ""vaccine nationalism"", as the international community continues to",health +"NLC, Falana Back Peter Obi as Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate","The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana have thrown their weight behind the emergence",politics +"‘Black Market’ Can’t Determine Value of Naira, Central Bank Governor Emefiele Insists",Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday said the parallel market - otherwise known as the black market,business +Tottenham Confirms Ryan Mason as Interim Head Coach With Julian Nagelsmann Targeted as Mourinho’s Successor,Ryan Mason will lead boyhood club Tottenham out at Wembley on Sunday after being named interim head coach until the,sports +Tokyo Olympics: Japan Holds Gymnastics Test Event with Fans,"Tokyo has hosted its first international sporting event since the coronavirus pandemic, seen as a major trial ahead of next",sports +China Tests Millions after Coronavirus Flare-ups in Three Cities,"Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were",health +Nuli Launches Veggie Victory’s 100% Plant-based Meat Substitute,"Nuli, Nigeria’s leading healthy food restaurant chain and natural juice brand, and Veggie Victory, Nigeria’s first vegan food company, have",health +Rome Film Festival to Continue Despite Coronavirus Pandemic,"The 15th edition of the Rome Film Festival is set to take place between October 15-25, despite the coronavirus pandemic",entertainment +"Gowon Destroyed Nigeria’s Federal Structure, Says Firebrand Lawyer Farotimi","A former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd). has been accused of destroying the country's federal system of",politics +Aston Villa Shock Liverpool in 7-2 Demolition,Ollie Watkins scored a first-half hat-trick and Jack Grealish had a hand in five goals as Aston Villa deservedly stunned,sports +Senegal Begins Vaccinating Against Coronavirus,Authorities in Senegal have said fighting misinformation and Covid-19 vaccination reluctance will be key in the campaign launched on Tuesday.,health +NNPC’s Operating Revenues Slump By $290m in January,The increasing landing cost of petrol and the inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)   to increase ex-depot price,business +South Africa’s Jobless Rate Hits Record High in Q4 2020,"South Africa’s unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the fourth quarter of last year, the statistics agency said",business +"Twitter, Other ICT Players Contributed 14.91% to Nigeria’s GDP, Civil Society Group Reminds FG","A leading civil society organization, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has reminded the federal government that Twitter and other social",business +"Buhari Backs Direct Party Primaries, Says House Speaker Gbajabiamila",Governors lobbying President Muhammadu Buhari not to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill may have lost out in the,politics +AstraZeneca Vaccine Less Effective Against South Africa Variant,"AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine has shown limited efficacy against mild disease caused by the variant first identified in South Africa,",health +Messi Nets Double as Barcelona Beat Huesca in Record-setting Night,Barcelona moved back to within four points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in a record-setting night for Lionel Messi,health +"Pan-African Settlement Platform Will Reduce FX Usage in Africa, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Says","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has said the newly launched Pan-African Payment and",business +"Oil Price Continues Bullish Run, Now $83 as OPEC Delays Nigeria’s Request for New Baseline","Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday, hitting their highest levels in years and extending gains. Apparently, the rally was",business +Buhari’s Supporters Considering Former President Jonathan to Succeed Him,"In a major political development fuelled by power intrigues and permutations, President Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters are considering backing former President",politics +Tokyo Olympics: Algerian Judoka Withdraws Over Potential Meeting with Israeli,Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine has withdrawn from Tokyo 2020 after the draw set him on course for a potential meeting,sports +"Champions League Final: Havertz, Kante Key in Chelsea Victory against Man City",Every Manchester City fan I spoke to outside the ground in Porto after their defeat in the Champions League final,sports +Nigeria: See the 13 Presidential Aspirants Recommended By APC Screening Panel,The John Odigie-Oyegun panel that screened the APC’s 23 presidential aspirants has recommended 13 aspirants to the party. The recommended,politics +"Nigerian Broadcast Stations Gasping for Breath, BON Cries Out","The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), a body representing broadcast stations in Nigeria, has cried out over the skyrocketing costs",business +Mexico Surpasses One Million Coronavirus Cases,"Mexico has registered one million total coronavirus cases, with almost 100,000 confirmed deaths. The country has a death rate of",health +China Property Shares Slide as Evergrande Crisis Reverberates,Shares of Chinese real estate firms fell further on Thursday as investors fretted about a debt crisis rippling through developers,business +NNPC Chief Kyari Targets Fortune 500 Top 50 in Three Years,"“Before, you could lose money and nothing will happen, government could always pay, but the law now says we have",business +"Despite Widespread Outcry, Nigeria to Borrow More for Railways Expansion","Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday unfolded plans by the federal government to take more Chinese loans",business +"Oil Price Rises to $58, OPEC Exceeds Output Cut Target",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday said its members had achieved 101% adherence to crude oil output,business +"Business Booms for Tech Giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google","Business is booming for America's tech giants. Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google reported sales and profits figures on Thursday covering",tech +China in Talks with WHO over its Locally-produced COVID-19 Vaccines,"China is in talks to have its locally-produced COVID-19 vaccines assessed by the World Health Organization, as a step toward",health +"Femi Kuti and Son, Made, Announce Double Album, ‘Legacy +’",Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son Femi Kuti and grandson Made Kuti have announced their new joint double album 'Legacy +' with two,entertainment +"China Removes TripAdvisor, 104 Other Apps in ‘Cleansing Campaign’","China has removed 105 apps including that of US travel firm TripAdvisor Inc from app stores in the country, under",tech +IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2021 GDP Forecast to 1.5%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) update relead on Tuesday has projected that the Nigerian,business +Mali Beat Tunisia Amid Controversy as Referee Blows for Full-Time Early,Mali and Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations game finished in chaos after the referee first signalled for full-time on 85,sports +Nigeria Begins Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines to States,"Nigeria’s federal government has commenced the movement of AstraZeneca vaccine to all the states of the federation. The Executive Director,",health +Wall Street Climbs on Stimulus Hopes,US stocks rose on Friday and the S&P 500 was on track for a second straight week of gains as,business +Scooby Doo Creator Ken Spears Dies At 82,"Ken Spears, the co-creator of the popular cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has died at the age of 82. His son Kevin confirmed",entertainment +Lewandowski Breaks Scoring Record in Last Minute of Season,Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored in the last minute of the season to break Gerd Muller's 49-year record of Bundesliga,sports +UK Veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore Dies Aged 100 After Contracting Covid-19 and Pneumonia,"British Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising millions for the",health +"Price of Rice, Other Food Items to Crash Soon, Buhari Assures","President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that prices of food items, especially rice will soon come down. The president, who",business +Major Japan Railway Now Powered Only by Renewable Energy,"Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban",tech +F1: Hamilton Gracious in Title Defeat as Mercedes Lodge Protests,Lewis Hamilton was gracious in defeat after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen ended the Briton’s quest for an unprecedented eighth,sports +"Nigeria’s Stock Market Sustains Bullish Trend, Gains N5.64trn in First Half 2022","Following improved corporate earnings by companies, low yield in fixed income market, among other factors, the stock market segment of",business +Nigeria: PDP Governors Restate Case for Decentralised Police,"Amidst the worsening insecurity in the country, governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday",politics +Russia Registers First Case of Bird Flu in Humans,"Russia has detected its first case of transmission of bird flu virus from animals to humans, according to health authorities.",health +"Nigeria: Jonathan’s Rumoured Ambition Poses No Threat, Say Osinbajo, Tinubu’s Support Groups","The support groups of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola",politics +Covid-Shaming Pits Neighbours Against Each Other In Locked-Down Shanghai,"The tensions of lockdown have exposed divisions among Shanghai residents, pitting young against old, locals against outsiders, and above all,",health +China’s Sinovac Covid Vaccine to Be Included in Brazil Immunisation Plan,"Brazil plans to use a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine as part of a national immunisation programme, officials have announced. São Paulo",health +David Alaba’s Move to Real Madrid in Doubt as Defender’s Father Denies Agreement with Los Blancos,David Alaba's father George Alaba has thrown a spanner into the works by suggesting that Barcelona are still in the mix and that,sports +"DJ Cuppy, Rema, Fireboy Make Future Awards Africa 2020 Nominee List","As the kick-off date of The Future Awards Africa's first three-day digital festival draws near, the group has announced its",entertainment +Flour Mills of Nigeria Grows Profit by 90% to $41m,"Nigeria’s integrated food business and agro-allied group, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, has continued its strong performance, growing its profit",business +Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Deliveries Could Start ‘Before Christmas’,Pfizer could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it,health +Nigerian Travellers to UK Will Still Have to Quarantine,United Kingdom has insisted that travellers from Nigeria would still be quarantined. She however said in the spirit of the,health +"#EndSARS Protests May Trigger Inflation, Policy Analyst Warns",It’s been almost two weeks of several demonstrations by Nigerian youths to end police brutality. Experts and analysts are calling,business +China to Launch First Human Spaceflight Since 2016,"A Chinese spacecraft will blast off from the Gobi Desert on a Long March rocket in the coming days, ferrying",tech +Gattuso Quits as Fiorentina Boss After 23 Days in Charge,Gennaro Gattuso has quit his role as manager of Fiorentina after just 23 days at the helm. The 43-year-old World,sports +"S&P Ratings: Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt at Risk of Three-year Banking System Depression","The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on banking systems around the world will last for some time. For Africa, six",business +Israel Targeting Hamas Cryptocurrency Accounts,Israel has said it will begin seizing cryptocurrency accounts used by the Palestinian Hamas group to raise money for its,business +"Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44bn Twitter Buyout Deal, Board to Fight",Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapseRead more,business +"PVCs Will Be Ready from October, Says INEC, Warns Voters Their Cards are Their Meal Tickets","Okoye stated that it would be useless for people to register and fail to receive their PVCs, adding that without",politics +War in Ukraine: Russia May Cut Gas Supplies to Europe If Oil Ban Goes Ahead,Russia has said it may close its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West goes ahead with a ban,business +China Leads Auto Industry Recovery as Sales Top Expectations,"China’s vehicle sales are likely to hit 25 million units this year, an industry body said on Friday, as the",business +"With Free Data, 75m MTN Subscribers Can Get THISDAY on Zigi Chatbot","In a revolutionary move bound to change Africa's media landscape, Nigeria's mosf-authoritative newspaper THISDAY will be available to potentially 75",tech +"Flutterwave Re-brands, Introduces New Products for Customers","Few days after it announced that it raised $250 million for business expansion, Flutterwave has unveiled its new brand identity,",business +"BUA Group, French Company Strengthen Deal on 200,000bpd Refinery Project","The BUA Group and Axens, a France-based petroleum technology company, Wednesday reviewed and signed statements of acknowledgement of the level",business +Germany Suffer Shock World Cup Qualifier Loss to North Macedonia,North Macedonia scored an 85th-minute winner through Eljif Elmas to stun hosts Germany 2-1 in their World Cup Group J,sports +Liverpool Look to Overturn 1-3 Deficit to Real Madrid at Anfield,Real Madrid arrive at Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool in high spirits after,sports +Tinubu: I’m Still Searching for Running Mate,"Despite forwarding to the Independent National Electoral Commission (IENC), last week, the name of Ibrahim Kabir Masari from Katsina State",politics +"Man City Begins Title Defence at Tottenham, Man Utd Host Leeds, Liverpool visit Norwich on 2021/22 Premier League",Premier League champions Manchester City get their 2021/22 title defence underway at Tottenham Hotspur when the new season kicks off,sports +Former Central Bank Governor Sanusi Says Ending Subsidies Puts Nigeria on Fiscal Sustainability Path,"A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has",business +"Onyekwere Makes History, Wins First Commonwealth Discus Gold for Nigeria","Onyekewere, 28, threw 61.70m in her fourth attempt to take the lead from the home girl, Jade Lally, who led",sports +Officials in Tokyo Alarmed as Covid Cases Hit Record Highs,Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics well,sports +Fuel Queues Lengthen in Abuja as NNPC Cautions against Panic Buying,"Several filling stations in Abuja had long queues to deal with on Tuesday, just as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation",business +Mozambique Receives First Batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Doses,"Mozambique has received 200,000 doses of vaccines by Sinopharm from China, but the country is yet to disclose its vaccination",health +Nigeria’s Radisson Hotels Pass SGS Safety Protocol Test,The Radisson Hotel Group recently announced that its five Nigerian outlets have successfully completed the SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning,business +Putin Rejects Trump’s Criticism of Biden Family Business,Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he saw nothing criminal in Hunter Biden’s past business ties with Ukraine,politics +SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Earth-circling Trip,"SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich",business +Covid-19: US Allows Emergency Use of Antibody Drug Regeneron,US officials have granted emergency authorisation for an experimental antibody treatment given to President Trump after his Covid-19 diagnosis. The,health +"Seven-Star Falconets Wallop CAR’s U20 Girls 7-0, Make Return Leg a Formality","Two-time runners-up of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Falconets fired from all cylinders as they hit the U20",sports +Kanye West Sneakers Fetch Record $1.8M at Private Sale,A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during a performance at the Grammy Awards in 2008 has shattered,business +"INEC Explains Why Lawan, Akpabio’s Nominations Rejected","INEC has said it refused to publish the names of Dr. Ahmad Lawan and Senator Godswill Akpabio, both of the",politics +Ten-man World Champions France Held to Disappointing Draw by Bosnia,World champions France were held to a disappointing 1-1 home draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina after playing almost half the,sports +Man Utd on Brink of Appointing Ajax Boss Erik ten Hag as New Manager,Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is on the brink of being confirmed as Manchester United's new manager. United say no,sports +"Nigeria Drug Agency Intercepts 100,000 Bottles of Codeine Syrup at Onne Port","About 100,000 bottles of codeine syrup with a total weight of 15,325kilograms were at the weekend intercepted and seized by",health +Nigeria Labour Alleges International Conspiracy Against Country’s Downstream Petroleum Sector,"The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as an international conspiracy, working with",business +Global Glitch: Swaths of Internet Go Down after Cloud Outage,"Multiple websites went offline briefly across the globe Tuesday after an apparent outage at the cloud service company Fastly, and",tech +"Flutterwave Re-brands, Introduces New Products for Customers","Few days after it announced that it raised $250 million for business expansion, Flutterwave has unveiled its new brand identity,",tech +PSG v Istanbul Basaksehir Abandoned Amid Racist Allegations,Paris St-Germain's game against Istanbul Basaksehir will resume on Wednesday after it was abandoned on Tuesday with a match official,sports +"Djokovic Likely to Skip Australian Open Over Vaccine Mandate, Says Father","Novak Djokovic is unlikely to play at the Australian Open if rules on COVID-19 vaccinations are not relaxed, the world",sports +Gabriel Own Goal Hands Southampton Win Over FA Cup Holders Arsenal,Arsenal’s defence of the FA Cup is over after Southampton defeated the holders 1-0 to knock them out in the,sports +"Nigeria’s Parliament Okays Autonomy for Local Governments, State Legislature, Judiciary",Members of Nigeria's National Assembly on Tuesday voted on the report of its Joint Committee on the Review of the,politics +"US: Deadline Passes for ByteDance to Restructure TikTok, Talks to Continue",The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company,tech +"Nigeria’s Debt Service Hits N1.94trn, Overwhelms Revenue by N310bn",Debt service cost outstripping the country’s revenue is an indication of dangers ahead; policymakers must implement reforms to save the,business +"Nigeria: SB Morgen Predicts Victory for PDP in Ekiti Guber Election, APC in Osun","SB Morgen Intelligence, a geopolitical research firm, has predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the governorship election",politics +Foreigners Reinvesting in Nigerian Bourse Lift Market Cap to $38bn,"Nigerian equities continued its bullish run on Tuesday, hitting a five-year high. The last time stocks rallied by this much",business +"Nigeria: Twitter Ban Will Spur Homegrown Alternative Social Media Applications, APC Says",Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says Twitter's suspension will serve as a positive trigger to unleash the creative potentials,politics +"FDA, WHO: Covid Boosters Not Needed for General Population","Additional COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are not needed for the general population, leading scientists including two departing senior U.S. Food",health +Premier League Condemns Plan For $6bn European Super League as Uefa Vows to Stop ‘Cynical Project’,"Fifteen of Europe's biggest clubs are in talks to launch a European Super League, planned to start in time for",sports +"Buhari: FG May Pardon Ken Saro-Wiwa, 8 Others","The killing of Ogoni activist and renowned playwright, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others (Ogoni 9) in November, 1995 during the",politics +"Air Peace Receives Third Brand New Embraer 195-E2, 10 More Expected By 2022",One of Africa's fastest growing airlines Air Peace on Thursday took delivery of its third brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft.,business +Twitter Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Plan to Block Elon Musk From Increasing Stake,"Twitter Inc. moved to prevent Elon Musk from significantly increasing his stake, a day after he unveiled a $43 billion",business +Nigeria Exempts Dangote Cement From Land Border Blockade,"The Nigerian government has allowed Dangote Cement to resume exports across its land borders, raising hopes that Africa’s most populous",business +"Disneyland, Other California Theme Parks, Stadiums to Reopen April 1","California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment",entertainment +Kogi Moves to Contain Lassa Fever Outbreak in 9 Communities,"The Kogi State government in North-Central Nigeria has moved to curtail the spread of the lassa fever disease, following the",health +"Nigeria: Buhari Has a Choice Between War and Dialogue, Igbo Sociocultural Group Says","In Nigeria, pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere and the apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in reacting to President Muhammadu",politics +"Nigeria: Ex- President Jonathan Meets APC Chairman Adamu, Hours After Group Buys Presidential Nomination Forms for Him","Nigeria's former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday met with National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi",politics +Japan Vaccination Uncertainty Casts Doubts Over Olympics,"Japan is publicly adamant that it will stage its postponed Olympics this summer. But to pull it off, many believe",health +Euro 2020: Bale Shines as Wales Defeat Turkey 2-0,Wales captain Gareth Bale set up Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts to score for a 2-0 victory over Turkey in,sports +CBN Clarifies Emefiele’s Statement on Conversion of Naira to Dollar,The apex bank said Emefiele warned bank customers against converting the naira to dollars for electioneering purposes.Read more,business +"Arthur Nzeribe, Founder of Infamous Association for Better Nigeria, is Dead","Senator Arthur Nzeribe, infamous for the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), the mastermind of June 12 annulment is dead. He",politics +Nigeria’s Parliament Transmits 2022 Appropriation Bill to Buhari,President Muhammadu Buhari has received the 2022 Appropriation Bill passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly last week.,politics +Nigeria: Lawmakers Against FG’s Borrowing to Finance 2022 Budget Deficit,"The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the way some government agencies conceal their revenues, thereby denying the federal",politics +Chelsea’s Mendy in ‘Speedy Reunion’ with Former Club Rennes,"Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said on Tuesday that ""low-maintenance"" goalkeeper Edouard Mendy can get even better despite keeping five consecutive",sports +Ladan Bosso Expected to Return as Flying Eagles Boss,"Coach Ladan Bosso is a favourite for the Flying Eagles job, with sources suggesting he'll be reengaged by the Nigeria",sports +AstraZeneca CEO Soriot Tops FTSE 100 Pay-out Charts in 2020,"Pascal Soriot, the chief executive of COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca, was Britain’s highest paid company boss in 2020, a year",business +Nigeria Approves $1.5bn For Rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery,Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery as proposed by the Ministry,business +Biden Cancels Funding for Trump Border Wall,US President Joe Biden has rescinded the national emergency order used to fund Donald Trump's border wall. In a letter,politics +Nigeria: CBN Bars Payment Service Holding Companies from Accessing Bank Loans,The Central Bank if Nigeria (CBN) has barred the proposed Payments Service Holding Companies (PSHC) from borrowing from the Nigerian,business +Manchester United Lining Up £50m Pedro Neto Move,Reports suggest Manchester United are preparing a £50 million swoop for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto. English tabloid The Sun,sports +"Glo Brings World’s Biggest Dance Competition, Battle of the Year, to Nigeria",Youth empowerment in the country on Wednesday received a major boost as Globacom announced its sponsorship of the world’s biggest,entertainment +PepsiCo Earnings Top Estimates on Higher Sales of Drink and Sparkling Water,"PepsiCo on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped estimates, fuelled by pandemic snacking and higher sales of drinks like Gatorade",business +"Nigeria will Continue to Explore Fossil Fuels, Deputy Oli Minister Sylva Says","Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said that despite the global opposition to the exploitation of",business +Nigeria: PDP National Vice Chairmen Ask Secondus to Resign,The crisis rocking Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with four national vice chairmen of the party calling,politics +"Burna Boy is Most Shazamed Artist in Nigeria, ‘Onyeka’ Makes Pitchfork’s Best Songs of 2020 List","As 2020 draws to a close, Nigerian superstar Burnaboy is picking up a number of accolades to add to his",entertainment +US Preparing for 1-year Covid-19 Booster Shots; Pfizer Chief Sees Need,The United States is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine to 12 months,health +English Football Announces Social Media Boycott to Fight Racism,English football will unite for a social media boycott to highlight the ongoing fight against online abuse and discrimination of,sports +"Buhari Making Grazing Routes and Reserves Conditions for Peace, Benue Governor Ortom Claims","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said the dispositions of President Muhammadu Buhari, were beginning to confirm insinuations that he",politics +Interim Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph to Step Down,"Haiti’s acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph, whose leadership of the nation has been disputed since the July 7 assassination of",politics +Golden Eaglets Lose WAFU U17 Cup to Cote d’Ivoire,Nigeria’s U17 boys came close to a stunning comeback from three goals down before losing 2-3 to their Ivorian counterparts,sports +"Nadal Wins 14th French Open Title, 22nd Grand Slam, Becomes Oldest Champ in Tourney History",Rafael Nadal overwhelmed Casper Ruud in straight sets Sunday to win his 14th French Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam,sports +"Czechs Stun 10-man Netherlands 2-0, Breeze Into Euro 2020 Quarterfinals",Czech Republic produced an impressive 2-0 victory over Netherlands to make the Euro 2020 quarterfinals on Sunday. Tomas Holes and,sports +Yellow Submarines Sink Red Devils: Villarreal Win Europa Final with Shootout Win over Man United,Villarreal beat Manchester United in an epic penalty shootout in the Europa League final in Poland on Wednesday night after,sports +Nigeria Vows to Sanction Depot Owners Selling Petrol Above Official Price,"The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, at the weekend vowed that the federal government would sanction petrol depot",business +Nigeria: APC Postpones Screening of Presidential Aspirants Earlier Scheduled to Hold May 23,"Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has postponed the screening of presidential aspirants initially scheduled for Monday, May 23, till further",politics +Algeria Names New Prime Minister as Economic Anxieties Persist,"Algerian Finance Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane was named prime minister Wednesday, the presidency said, following legislative elections earlier this month and",politics +Swiss Firm Which Paid Bribes to NNPC Officials for Crude Contracts Fined $1.1bn in US,"Glencore, a mining and commodities trading firm has agreed to pay over $1.1 billion for various infractions, including paying bribes",business +Nigeria’s ‘The Milkmaid’ Misses Oscars Shortlist,The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for nine categories including its International Feature Film,entertainment +Rashford Winner Helps Man United Beat PSG 2-1,Marcus Rashford repeated his late heroics against Paris St-Germain with a superb winner as Manchester United marked their return to,sports +"Tokyo 2020: Oburududu Claims Silver, Becomes Nigeria’s First Olympics Wrestling Medallist","United States’ Tamyra Mensah-Stock won gold in the women’s freestyle 68kg wrestling final, defeating Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu by a score",sports +Google Doodle Honors Legendary Nigerian Musician Oliver De Coque On 74th Birthday,"Legendary Nigerian guitarist and highlife musician, Oliver De Coque, has been honoured with Google Doodle on his 74th posthumous birthday.",tech +"Reconstruct Nigerian Drainages with Proper Sewer Systems to Combat Malaria, Generate Electricity – Francis Nwapa","A pest control specialist and malaria advocate, Mr Francis Nwapa has called on the government at all levels to reconstruct",health +Nigeria Resident Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike from Thursday,"Resident doctors in Nigeria have said they will embark on an ""indefinite strike"" on Thursday over the government's failure to",health +Spurs Announce Expected £150m Loss in Covid-19 Year,Tottenham have suffered a loss of £64million as Chairman Daniel Levy has admitted the club face 'challenging times' in the,sports +IMF Urges El Salvador to Remove Bitcoin as Legal Tender,"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged El Salvador to reverse its decision to make Bitcoin legal tender. In September,",business +"A Third of Covid Survivors Suffer Neurological or Mental Disorders, Study Suggests","One in three COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with a brain",health +Nigeria: Security Beefed Up at National Assembly Over Legislative Aides’ Planned Protest,The management of Nigeria’s National Assembly on Monday beefed up security in and around the Three Arms Zone in Abuja,politics +"In Preparation for Transition, Ekiti Governor Fayemi Sacks All Political Aides","Those affected are his Special Assistants, Technical Assistants, Executive Assistants and Senior Special Assistants he appointed upon assumption of office",politics +Twitter’s Dorsey Leads $29bn Buyout of Lending Pioneer Afterpay,"Square Inc, the payments firm of Twitter Inc co-founder Jack Dorsey, will purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer Afterpay",business +PSG Rejects €160m Kylian Mbappe Offer From Real Madrid: ESPN,"Paris Saint-Germain has ""immediately rejected"" a €160 million offer from Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe, ESPN reports. Real Madrid",sports +Nigeria: Why Opposition PDP May Lose All Southern States if It Zones Presidency to North,There is a high possibility that the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might pick its presidential candidate for the,politics +Wonderkid Ansu Fati Signs New Long-term Barcelona Contract with €400m Buy-out Clause,"Ansu Fati has signed a new long-term contract at Barcelona which includes a €400 million (£367m/$468m) buy-out clause. Fati, who",sports +Lupita Nyong’o Drops out of ‘Americanah’ after Scheduling Conflict Caused by Pandemic,Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o who spent time in the city of Lagos in February in preparation for her role in,entertainment +"Lagos Shuts 21 Illegal, Substandard Pharmacies, Patent Medicine Stores","Martins Ifijeh No fewer than 21 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Alakuko, Ajegunle, Ologogoro, Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Agbado",health +Swiss Bank UBS Posts Blockbuster Profits in Q3 2020,"The world’s largest wealth manager, UBS on Tuesday posted a blockbuster 99% jump in third-quarter profit on heavy turnover in",business +Southampton Top Premier League for First Time after Newcastle Win,"Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl told his side to believe ""anything is possible"" after they went top of the Premier League",sports +"Expect More Worrisome Variants after Omicron, Scientists Say",Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last,health +Chelsea Given Mount Injury Scare Ahead of Champions League Semi-final with Madrid,Mason Mount has given Chelsea a scare after suffering a back injury ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg,sports +"Full-Strength Super Eagles in Lively Session in Tangier, Morocco","All 24 players invited by Head Coach Gernot Rohr have arrived in Tangier, Morocco, and trained on Thursday ahead of",sports +Wolves Announce Bruno Lage as New Manager,Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club have appointed former Benfica boss Bruno Lage as their new manager. Lage was previously assistant to Carlos,sports +Aubameyang Sleeps on Airport Floor in Gambia,Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon team mates were forced to spend the night sleeping on the airport floor,sports +Liverpool Leap to Fifth Place With Comfortable Win at Arsenal,Liverpool climbed to fifth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Arsenal on Saturday. Diogo Jota scored,sports +African Union Begins Distribution of 400 Million Covid Jabs,"The African Union has commenced the distribution of 400 million Covid vaccines to member states, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa",health +Nigeria: 11 Governors Yet to Publicly Receive Covid Vaccine,No fewer than 11 state governors are yet to publicly take the COVID-19 vaccine jab after taking delivery of their,health +EU Regulator Prepares To Issue Advice on Use of J&J Vaccine,Experts at the European Medicines Agency are preparing to present the conclusions of their investigation into possible links between the,health +"WCQ: Maguire Scores Late as England Beat Poland, Mantain Perfect Record in Group I",Harry Maguire smashed home a late winner as England laboured to a 2-1 victory over Poland in World Cup qualifying,sports +About 40 UK Universities Report Coronavirus Cases,About 40 universities around the UK have had reports of coronavirus cases and thousands of students are self-isolating as the,health +‘We Shouldn’t Allow Another Lockdown’: Nigeria Asks Citizens to Be Responsible as Covid Cases Rise,"With the economy now back in recession, Nigeria is definitely not contemplating a second lockdown even though Covid-19 cases are",health +Real Beat Inter in Five-goal Thriller,Rodrygo's late strike gave Real Madrid victory over Inter Milan - their first Champions League win of the season. Real,sports +"Mason Greenwood Arrested on Suspicion of Rape, Suspended By Man United",MANCHESTER United ace Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the 20-year-old,sports +You Were a Student When Nigeria’s North and South Agreed on Rotation’: Ohanaeze Slams Kogi Governor Bello,"The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has slammed Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello over his recent comment on rotational",politics +"Nigeria Must Commit to Renewable Energy to Build a Future, Obasanjo Says",Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday demanded that Nigeria must commit to generating power from renewable energy and clean carbon-free,business +"Sabotage Could Be Behind Tragedy on Baldwin Film Set, Lawyer Says",A lawyer for the armourer who oversaw weapons used on the Rust film set has suggested that someone deliberately put,entertainment +"‘Liar’: Tinubu Says Atiku Offered Him VP Ticket in 2007, Atiku Dares Tinubu to Appear for TV Interview",Atiku earlier said he rejected Tinubu as his running mate in 2007 because of his aversion to a Muslim-Muslim ticket.Read more,politics +Nigeria’s Central Bank Approves Release of Excess Cash Reserve Requirement to Improve Banking Liquidity,The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the release of cash reserve requirement through the issuance of CBN Special,business +Nigeria Qualifies For 2021 Africa Cup of Nations With One Game to Spare,Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after Lesotho and Sierra Leone drew 0-0 in Group L.,sports +Zuckerberg Loses $7bn in Hours as Facebook Plunges,"Mark Zuckerberg's personal wealth has fallen by nearly $7 billion in a few hours, knocking him down a notch on",business +Napoli Owner: We Won’t Sign African Players Unless They Agree AFCON Waiver,The Italian film producer also said he did not support the breakaway European Super League which folded less than 48,sports +"Biden Administration Will Appeal Lifting of Mask Mandate, If CDC Agrees",U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Tuesday it would appeal a judge's ruling ending a mask mandate on airplanes,health +Legendary TV Host Larry King Dies at 87,Long-time TV host Larry King has died at 87. A statement posted to his official Twitter account Saturday morning says,entertainment +AFCON: Rohr’s Fate in the Balance as S/Eagles Seek Redemption in Freetown,As Nigeria’s Super Eagles line up against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone inside the Siaka Stephen Stadium in Freetown,sports +"Ndidi, Oshoala, Osimhen Win at Nigerian Sports Awards","Super Eagles and Leicester City FC midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Super Falcons and FC Barcelona Femeni forward, Asisat Oshoala, emerged",sports +Uganda Fully Restores Internet and Social Media Services,"The Ugandan government has announced the full restoration of internet and social media services, apologising for the inconveniences caused. The",tech +Real Madrid Beat Barcelona to Take La Liga Lead Over Atletico,"Real Madrid beat rivals Barcelona 2-1 at home in an entertaining, rain-soaked Clasico on Saturday to go top of La",sports +Nigeria’s Central Bank Guarantees Exporters Unfettered Access to Sales Proceeds,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured exporters that they will continue to have unfettered access to their export,business +"Super Eagles Host Lesotho Tuesday, First Competitive Game in Lagos in 20 Years","When Nigeria's Super Eagles host Lesotho's Crocodiles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday, it will be the",sports +"Denmark Reports Death, Critical Illness after AstraZeneca Vaccinations, Prompting More Reviews","Denmark reported on Saturday that two people had experienced brain hemorrhages after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, one of whom",health +Caverton Group Begins Maintenance of Benin Republic’s Presidential Fleet,"In a major boost for Nigerian companies, Caverton Group, a major provider of marine, aviation and logistics services, has begun",business +"Nigeria Renationalising Power Assets in Guise of Restructuring, Discos Allege",The 11 electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Nigeria on Sunday accused the federal government of surreptitiously moving to renationalise their,business +Covid: Fauci Says US Heading in Wrong Direction as Cases Rise,"The US is heading ""in the wrong direction"" on the coronavirus pandemic as infections surge among the unvaccinated, the country's",health +"Ahmed Musa Plays Down Sheffield Wednesday Links, Wants Top Flight Football","Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has played down reports linking him with a move to English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday,",sports +Ghana to Play Switzerland in UAE Pre-World Cup Friendly,The GFA says it will serve as perfect preparation ahead of their World Cup Group H opener against Portugal.Read more,sports +India Seizes $725m in Xiaomi Assets Over Illegal Remittances,India said on Saturday it had seized $725 million from the local bank accounts of China's Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) after,tech +New York Governor Cuomo Says Storm Won’t Stop His Planned Resignation,"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent his second-to-last day in office projecting an image that he is still in control,",politics +Ethiopians Set to Vote in Crunch Polls Amid Conflict and Apathy,"After some consideration, Shimelis Yohannes* decided to register to vote in Ethiopia’s delayed general elections due to be held on",politics +"Sudan Coup Attempt: PM Hamdok Arrested, Internet Down, Flights Suspended","Military forces detained a number of senior Sudanese government figures on Monday, the country's information ministry said, as the country's",politics +Ex-VP Atiku Says Zoning the Presidency Not the Solution to Nigeria’s Problems,"Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says Nigeria’s president can come from any part of the country. Abubakar spoke on Thursday at",politics +Nigeria Resident Doctors Vote to Continue Indefinite Strike,Striking resident doctors in Nigeria have resolved to sustain their ongoing industrial action until their demands are met by the,health +Qatar Airways Launches First Direct Flight To Kano,Qatar Airways has launched its first direct flight from Doha in Qatar to Kano in Nigeria. Speaking at the event,business +"Nigeria: Nothing will Bring Me Back to Partisan Politics, Obasanjo Tells PDP Leaders","Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday restated his vow not to return to partisan politics. Obasanjo, 84, made this known",politics +"Champions League: Messi Scores Twice, Including Panenka, in PSG Comeback Win",Lionel Messi scored twice as Paris St-Germain came from behind to beat RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe,sports +AFCON: Iheanacho Stunner Lifts Super Eagles Over Egypt’s Pharaohs,The biggest match of the Africa Cup of Nations so far saw Nigeria emerge victorious over Egypt in Group D. The second,sports +Nigeria to Launch Another Communications Satellite,Nigeria's federal government has expressed its resolve to launch another satellite through the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) before the end,tech +Rio Tinto to Pay Big Dividends after Posting Record Profits,"Rio Tinto, the world’s biggest producer of iron ore, has rewarded investors with the biggest dividend in its history after",business +Abramovich ‘Will Receive Bids for Chelsea This Week’ after Facing Pressure to Step Aside for Being ‘Putin Ally’,Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'will receive bids for the club this week' amid mounting pressure for the billionaire to step aside after,sports +Billions Blown as Macau Casino Investors Fold Amid Gambling Review,"Macau casino operator stocks plummeted by as much as a third on Wednesday, losing around $14 billion in value, as",business +"Nigeria’s $3bn Share of Africa’s $75bn FDI Unacceptable, Buhari Says",President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria’s low share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flow to Africa between 2015 and 2019,business +NASA SpaceX Crew Splashes Down in Gulf of Mexico,Four astronauts strapped inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast,tech +Biden Unveils Members of Covid-19 Task Force,"US President-elect Joe Biden has named the members of his coronavirus task force, highlighting his pledge to make tackling Covid-19",health +"Anne Rice, Who Spun Gothic Tales of Vampires, Dies at 80","Anne Rice, the novelist whose lush, best-selling gothic tales, including “Interview With a Vampire,” reinvented the blood-drinking immortals as tragic",entertainment +Pro-China Candidates Sweep ‘Patriots’-Only Hong Kong Vote amid Low Turnout,"Pro-Beijing candidates swept to victory in an overhauled “patriots”-only legislative election in Hong Kong that was deemed regressive by critics,",politics +US Hits Biden’s Goal of Administering 100 Million Covid-19 Shots,"The US has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his",health +Nigeria’s Stock Market Sheds N772bn in July as Investors Switch to Fixed Income Securities,The stock market arm of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in July 2022 fell by N772 billion to N27.163 trillion,business +"AfDB President Adesina Meets Mamman Daura, Intensifies Lobby of Buhari’s Circle","The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who is among the 25 presidential aspirants that submitted",politics +"Nine APC Presidential Aspirants Set to Step down for Senate President Lawan, Says Orji Kalu","The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Saturday disclosed that nine presidential aspirants of the ruling",politics +"Propelled By Talks of Reduced Supply, Bitcoin Crosses $60,000 Again","Bitcoin rose above $60,000 to approach record highs on the weekend, breaking out of a two-week tight range and propelled",business +World Cup: Qatar Won’t Lift Stadium Alcohol Ban,"Qatar's World Cup stadiums are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some",sports +Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ Gets Gold Certification in the US,"Three years after its release, Burna Boy’s hit single ‘Ye’ has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of",entertainment +US Election: Georgia to Hold Vote Recount,Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger has announced that the state's presidential contest will go to a recount. Joe Biden,politics +"Zidane ‘Almost Certain’ to Leave Real Madrid at Season’s End; Raul, Allegri in Line to Replace Him","The UK's Daily Mail is reporting that Zinedine Zidane will almost certainly leave Real Madrid at the end of this season,",sports +"Leicester Boss, Rodgers, Laments Ndidi’s Long Injury Spell","Leicester City Manager, Brendan Rodgers, is yet to come to terms with the recent groin injury that will keep Super",sports +"Barret Hearing: Republicans, Democrats Spar in Tense US Supreme Court Hearing","The US Senate Judiciary Committee has opened its four-day confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney",politics +Flutterwave Now Allows African Merchants Receive Payment from PayPal’s 377m Users,African payments company Flutterwave on Tuesday announced a collaboration with PayPal to allow PayPal customers globally to pay African merchants through its,business +"Restricting Cryptocurrency Trading in Nigerians’ Best Interest, Says Emefiele","Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the CBN acted in the nation's best interest by",business +‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ Cast Reunite in Special HBO Max Episode,The entire surviving cast of Will Smith's beloved '90s sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ came together for a reunion,entertainment +Sunday’s Chelsea-Man City Match to Go Ahead After Guardiola’s Squad Return to Training,Chelsea’s Premier  League game against Manchester City on Sunday looks set to go ahead after City confirmed they are to,sports +"Oyo APC Resolves Crisis, Vows to Unseat Makinde","By Kemi Olaitan Prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday met in Ibadan, the state",politics +Alibaba Pops 6% After Announcing Plans for a Dual Primary Listing in Hong Kong,"This, after the Chinese tech giant said it will apply for a dual primary listing in Hong Kong, before paring some",business +Ghana Made To Wait For AFCON Spot After Losing to Sudan,Ghana will have to wait for the final matches to ensure qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations after Sudan,sports +Nigeria: Borno State Confirms 43 Killed By Suspected Cholera Outbreak,The Borno State government on Tuesday confirmed the death of 43 persons as a result of suspected cholera outbreak in,health +Nigeria: Kwara Records First Confirmed Case of Monkey Pox,The Kwara State Government in Nigeria's North-Central region said it has recorded the first case of monkey pox disease in,health +Nigeria Tackling Mutant Polio Virus Type2 Outbreak,Nigeria's federal government on Thursday said it was working with development partners to address cases of circulating mutant polio virus,health +Nigeria Can Earn $20bn Annually from Oil Palm: Edo Governor Obaseki,"Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy from crude oil, noting",business +Resilient Zenith Bank Beats Market Expectations with Double-Digit Growth in Gross Earnings in 2021,"Zenith Bank Plc has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2021 as it recorded a double-digit",business +Hong Kong Probes Booing of China Anthem at Olympic Broadcast in Shopping Mall,Hong Kong police say they have begun an investigation into the booing of China’s national anthem in a shopping mall,sports +Opposition Sidelined as Benin Republic Votes in Presidential Election,"Voters in Benin are set to cast their ballots in a presidential election on Sunday, days after violent demonstrations broke",politics +‘Humanity at Its Worst’: Man United Star Rashford Racially Abused,Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says the racial abuse he received online after the 0-0 draw at Arsenal was “humanity,sports +"Nigeria: Mohammed, Son of Late Military Dictator Sani Abacha, Emerges Kano PDP Gubernatorial Candidate","Mohammed Abacha, a son of the late Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha, has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party,",politics +IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.5%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2021 from one per,business +Elon Musk Says He Supports Top Dogecoin Holders Selling Their Coins,Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of,business +Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Plot Win Against Botswana as Injured Oshoala Returns to Spain,Nigeria’s Super Falcons say they are ready to rekindle their campaign for FIFA World Cup ticket and the tournament trophy,sports +UEFA Slashes Champions League Prize Money after $666m Loss,Champions League and Europa League prize money will be cut over the next five seasons as Europe's soccer governing body,sports +Arsenal Lose to Everton After Fans Protest Super League Involvement,"Arsenal fell at home to Everton 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday. The match, however, was overshadowed by what",sports +Bullish Run at Nigerian Stock Exchange Triggered Circuit Breaker as ASI Rose Beyond 5% Threshold,"The Nigerian Stock Exchange has announced that a market-wide circuit breaker kicked in Thursday at 12:55p.m, when the NSE All-Share",business +"Trump Rules Out Forming New Political Party, Hints at Presidential Run in 2024","Ex-US President Donald Trump says he has no plans to launch a new political party, telling a conservative conference in",politics +Nigeria: South-west APC Presidential Aspirants Agree Next President Should Come from Region,South-west APC presidential aspirants and leaders met in Lagos on Friday and reached an agreement to ensure that the region,politics +"Shanghai Fences Up Covid-Hit Areas, Fuelling Fresh Outcry","Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of COVID-19 have erected fences outside residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown",health +Tesla Could Widen Release of ‘Self-driving’ Software in Two Weeks,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a,tech +Ogunbote Unveiled as Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser,"One of the most experienced coaches in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Ogunbote, yesterday returned to Sunshine Stars",sports +"Brazil Approves, Rolls out AstraZeneca, Sinovac Vaccines",A nurse has received Brazil's first vaccine dose after health regulators gave emergency approval to two jabs. Regulator Anvisa gave,health +Nigeria: Outrage over APC’s Indecision on Zoning of 2023 Presidency,Condemnations have trailed the claim by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday that it had not decided on,politics +Analysts Differ on Buhari’s Quest for Fresh $6bn External Loan,Financial analysts and the organised private sector on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings over Nigeria’s rising public debt following a fresh,business +West Ham Bundle Man United Out of EFL Cup,West Ham gained revenge for Sunday's Premier League defeat against Manchester United by knocking their hosts out of the Carabao,sports +Hundreds in China Queue for Experimental Covid-19 Vaccine,"Hundreds of people have been gathering outside a hospital in Yiwu, a city in the Zhejiang province in eastern China,",health +Ivory Coast President Ouattara Says Recently Acquitted Laurent Gbagbo Can Return,"The Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara says former leader Laurent Gbagbo and his right-hand man Charles Ble Goude are free to",politics +"Dispiriting Setback: Covid Deaths, Cases Rise Again Globally",Covid-19 deaths and cases are on the rise again globally in a dispiriting setback that is triggering another round of,health +Nigerian Child Comedian Emanuella Wins Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award,Nigeria’s comedy star Emanuella has won the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2021 in the ‘Favorite African Social Media Star’ category.,entertainment +"Japan’s Struggling Prime Minister Suga Steps Down, Sets Stage for New Leader","Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday he would step down, setting the stage for a new premier after",politics +Biden Rejects New Republican Infrastructure Offer,US President Joe Biden and Republicans entered the weekend sharply at odds over how to craft an infrastructure deal that,business +"Heads of Nigerian Ministries Risk Arrest Over Late Submission of Financial Reports, Auditor-General Warns","The Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF), Adolphus Aghughu has warned the country's head of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) against",business +WHO-led Team in Wuhan Probing Covid-19 Origins Meets Chinese Scientists,A World Health Organization-led team of experts investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun meeting with Chinese scientists,health +China Evergrande Sells Entire Stake in Streaming Platform HengTen to Ease Debt Burden,"China Evergrande Group is selling its entire stake in streaming services firm HengTen Network Group for HK$2.13 billion ($273.5 million),",business +France Extends Overnight Curfew as Europe Battles Rising Coronavirus Infection Rates,"France will extend an overnight curfew to dozens more areas in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime",health +"Biden Tests Positive for Covid, Has Mild Symptoms","US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, the White House said Thursday.Read more",health +"In Historic Deal, Afreximbank, African Oil Producers Sign Agreement to Float Energy Bank","Africa’s multilateral trade finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has signed a deal with the African Petroleum Producers Organisation",business +FJ Fashion Unveils New Look Henley Shirts,"Folayemi Joshua Fashion, also known as FJ Fashion has launched new henley shirts. FJ Fashion’s henley shirts are designed for",entertainment +Match Abandoned in France as Payet Throws Bottle Back into Crowd after Being Hit,Dimitri Payet was hit by a bottle and threw it back into the crowd before fans stormed the pitch causing,sports +Lukaku and Hazard to Miss Nations League Play-off Due to ‘Muscle Overloads’,"Belgium pair Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard will miss the Nations League third-placed play-off with Italy because of ""muscle overloads"".",sports +Nigeria: Incumbent Akeredolu Takes Early Lead in Ondo Governorship Election,Residents in Nigeria’s Ondo State went to the polls on Saturday to decide who will be their next governor and,politics +Popstar Ariana Grande is Engaged to Boyfriend Dalton Gomez,"Congratulations are in order for popstar Ariana Grande, who has revealed in an Instagram post that she is engaged to",entertainment +"Djokovic Wins Record 9th Australian Open, Claims 18th Grand Slam",Novak Djokovic continued his dominance in Melbourne Park after sealing his third consecutive Australian Open title by overwhelming an irritated Daniil Medvedev to win a,sports +WHO Warns That New Virus Variant Poses ‘Very High’ Risk,The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the,health +Nigeria: DPR Set to Issue Award Letters to Marginal Field Bid Winners,Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Saturday announced that it had concluded arrangements to issue award letters to successful,business +"Atedo Peterside Hits Out at Nigeria’s AGF Malami, Says Stance on Open Grazing Hypocritical","Atedo Peterside, President and Founder Anap Foundation has hit out at the Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney-general of the",politics +Klopp Says Van Dijk’s Injury ‘Not Good’,"Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk's knee injury is ""not good"", says the champions' manager Jurgen Klopp. Van Dijk was hurt",sports +Jussie Smollett to Be Released from Jail While Appealing Conviction,An Illinois appeals court on Wednesday ordered the release of actor Jussie Smollett from jail while the one-time star of,entertainment +Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan ‘Gives Conditions’ to Join Presidential Race as APC Extends Sale of Forms to May 12,"Fresh facts have emerged from the recent meeting in Abuja between the former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, and National Chairman",politics +Messi Brace Keeps Barcelona Title Hopes Alive with Big Comeback Win Over Valencia,Barcelona rode a trio of second-half goals to a 3-2 win over Valencia in La Liga on Sunday night to,sports +Leicester 3-1 Liverpool: Champions Fall Apart Again as Alisson Howler Gifts Foxes Victory,Liverpool's woeful run of form hit a new low as they capitulated late on to hand Leicester a 3-1 victory,sports +Megan Thee Stallion Says Tory Lanez Offered Her Money to Keep Quiet About Shooting,Megan Thee Stallion has shared new details about the July incident in which rapper Tory Lanez allegedly shot her in,entertainment +China’s Economic Growth Slows to Still-robust 7.9%,China’s economic growth slowed to a still-strong 7.9% over a year earlier in the three months ending in June as,business +"Nigeria: FIRS Insists on Collecting VAT, Warns Taxpayers Against Default",The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed taxpayers in the country to continue to pay their Value Added Tax,business +‘She’s The One’: A$AP Rocky Says He’s Dating Rihanna,American rapper A$AP Rocky has finally announced that he is in a relationship with singer Rihanna. The star described her,entertainment +Stoke City Boss Hails ‘Excellent’ Mikel,Stoke City Manager Michael O'Neill has showered praises on John Obi Mikel for his performance in their 1-0 victory over,sports +"With Free Data, 75m MTN Subscribers Can Get THISDAY on Zigi Chatbot","In a revolutionary move bound to change Africa's media landscape, Nigeria's mosf-authoritative newspaper THISDAY will be available to potentially 75",business +"‘Game Changer’: AfCFTA Will Be Largest Free Trade Area in the World, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Onyeama Says","Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would be ia",business +NCC Reassures Nigerians on Safety of 5G Spectrum,"As Nigerians await the full operation of the new generation network, 5G, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Communication",tech +Celebrations in Chile as Voters Back Rewriting Constitution,Tens of thousands of Chileans have taken to Santiago’s main square in celebration after people across the country overwhelmingly backed,politics +"Newly-elected US Lawmaker, 41, Dies from Covid",A recently elected US lawmaker has died from Covid-19 - the first member of the US Congress to die from,politics +"1,081,548 Nigerians Receive Astrazeneca Vaccine Jabs","As the vaccination of Nigerians against Covid-19 enters its sixth week, the federal government says 1,081,548 people have received their",health +‘Crisis Entrepreneurs Won’t be Dignified’: Nigeria’s Southwest Governors Tackle Senate President,"Governors of Nigeria’s southwestern states on Monday took on the senate president Dr. Ahmad Lawan, over his attack on them",politics +"‘Leader, Brother, Friend’: You Truly Belong to Everybody and Nobody, Tinubu Tells Buhari","The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has hailed Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari for what",politics +How Naomi Campbell Surprised Nigerian Designer on ARISE Fashion Week Runway,Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been turning heads since she first started modeling in the 1980s. But for Nigerian fashion designer,entertainment +"Djokovic Wins 4th Wimbledon in a Row, 21st Grand Slam",Serbian Novak Djokovic has won the 2022 Wimbledon final against larger than life character Nick Kyrgios.Read more,sports +Covid-19: Isolation Centres Prepare for Reopening as Fear of ‘Second Wave’ Hits Nigeria,The Nigerian government has directed health workers to be on red alert and has asked Covid-19 treatment centres across the,health +Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy as Arteta Punishes Disciplinary Breach,"Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy and will not be selected for Wednesday’s match against West Ham,",sports +"Extensive Structural Reform Needed to Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Growth, CBN Governor Emefiele Says","Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has reiterated the need for extensive structural reform this year to",business +Nigeria: NNPP’s Kwankwaso Confirms Possibility of Collaboration with Obi’s Labour Party,"The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday confirmed ongoing talks for a",politics +Netflix Loses Subscribers for First Time in More Than 10 Years,The number of Netflix subscribers has fallen for the first time in more than a decade. The streaming company lost,tech +US Futures Slip as Markets Weigh Fresh Issues on Relief Stimulus,Stock futures wobbled and commodities fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump threw a last-minute spanner into pandemic relief,business +Nigeria: Contenders to Watch for APC National Chairman,"With the February 26 date confirmed for the much-awaited national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the battle for",politics +UBA Wins ‘African Bank of the Year’ Award,The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has disclosed that it has been globally recognised as the African Bank of,business +Trump Maintains Grip on Republican Party Despite Violent Insurrection,"As a raging band of his supporters scaled walls, smashed windows, used flagpoles to beat police and breached the U.S.",politics +Djokovic’s Detention Becomes Political Issue in Australia,"On a tennis court, Novak Djokovic’s timing is perfect. But when he arrived in Australia to play the first Grand",sports +"Japan Dissolves Parliament, Setting Stage for General Election","Japan dissolved its parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for an election at the end of the month that will",politics +Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Sees 2020 Profits Drop 44% to $49bn,"Saudi Arabia’s state-backed oil giant Aramco announced Sunday that its profits nearly halved in 2020 to $49 billion, a big",business +Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s All-time Top Goalscorer,Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become football's all-time leading goalscorer surpassing Joseph Bican for the most goals scored for club and,sports +US Donates Another Batch of 3.2 million Covid Vaccines to Nigeria,The United States has delivered another batch of 3.2 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria. This is the latest donation,health +Buhari Still Waiting for Tinubu’s Shortlist of Vice Presidential Nominees,"Although it is the constitutional prerogative of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to choose his running",politics +Boeing Cites Fire Risks in Design of Newest Airbus Jet,"Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of arch-rival Airbus’ newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR, saying a novel type",business +"US Most Interested in Cryptocurrency, Nigeria First in Africa,  Eighth in the World: Study","Nigeria ranks eighth in a list of countries most interested in cryptocurrency in the world, according to a new study.",business +Iwobi Shines as Everton Return to Winning Ways at Fulham,"Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi was in excellent form on Sunday as Everton defeated Fulham 3-2 to return to winning ways.",sports +"Nigeria Owes Foreign Airlines $53m, IATA Says",The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that $53 million proceeds from sales of foreign airlines’ tickets are still,business +Toothless Madrid Miss Chance to Top La Liga With Draw Against Betis,"On a rainy night in Madrid, a toothless Real Madrid dropped two points at home to Real Betis, who were",sports +Biden Calls on Trump to End ‘Unprecedented Assault’,"US President-elect Joe Biden has denounced the violence at the Capitol after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the building,",politics +Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Receives Local Covid Vaccine,Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has received a dose of the country’s first locally developed COVID-19 vaccine. Khamenei on,health +"Covid-19: Vaccinated People Need Not Quarantine, US Health Officials Say",People who have received the full course of Covid-19 vaccines can skip the standard 14-day quarantine after exposure to someone,health +Nigeria Banks’ Profits Rise to $1.8bn Despite Harsh Covid-19 Conditions,"Despite the economic meltdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the nine months 2020 financial results of 12 commercial banks have",business +"Ighalo in Paris for Man United’s Champions League Clash with PSG, Cavani Dropped",Odion Ighalo has traveled with the rest of the Manchester United squad for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group game with,sports +World Champion Tobi Amusan Defends 100m hurdles gold at Commonwealth Games,The reigning world champion and record holder successfully defended her Games title at the Alexander stadium on Sunday morning.Read more,sports +Premier League Disqualifies Abramovich from Running Chelsea,The Premier League banned Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea on Saturday after the club owner was sanctioned by the British,sports +Thiago Sets Premier League Passing Record on Liverpool Debut after £20m Move,Liverpool’s new signing Thiago Alcantara set a Premier League record on his Liverpool debut as he out-passed every single Chelsea,sports +"Tesla’s Vehicle Price Increases Due to Supply Chain Pressure, Musk Says","The price of Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicles is increasing due to supply chain pressures across the auto industry, particularly for raw",business +Buhari to Host 109 Senators at Presidential Villa Tuesday,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with the country's members of parliament. The Nigerian leader will meet with,politics +"Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Charge, Could Face Ten Years in Prison",US Rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that he possessed a weapon despite being a convicted,entertainment +Coca-Cola Nigeria Announces Alfred Olajide as New Managing Director,The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Alfred Olajide as its new Vice President and Managing Director for its Nigeria Operations following,business +Trump Continues False Claims of Widespread Fraud at Georgia Rally for US Senators,Trump Continues False Claims of Widespread Fraud at Georgia Rally for US Senators US President Donald Trump campaigned in Georgia,politics +Trump Faces Flurry of Investigations Beyond January 6 Probe,As Donald Trump's lawyers try to block the White House from releasing records to the congressional committee investigating the Jan.,politics +Nigeria’s BUA and Finland’s Wartsila OY Seal New Deal on 70MW Gas Power Plant,The BUA Group has signed yet another agreement with Wartsila OY of Finland for the construction of a 70 megawatts,business +Serena Williams Out of Wimbledon After Slipping on Centre Court and Injuring Leg,Serena Williams retired from her first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday against Aliaksandra Sasnovich with a left leg injury. Holding,sports +DR Congo Announces End of Ebola Outbreak,The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it is now Ebola-free after more than 40 days without a case. The latest,health +"#EndSARS Protests a Manifestation of Bad Governance, Says Former Presidential Candidate Moghalu","A former Nigerian presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has said demonstrations for an end to police brutality and the #EndSARS protests across the country",politics +"Man United 6-2 Roma: Cavani, Fernandes Star in Europa Semi-final Thriller",Manchester United fought back to punish AS Roma as Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes starred with two goals apiece in,sports +Nigeria Says It’s On Course to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control Target,Nigeria's federal government has said the country was on the verge of achieving the target of HIV epidemic control. The,health +"Nigeria Too Deeply Troubled to Be Handed Over to Tinubu, Says Ex-PDP Legal Adviser","A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mark Jacob, at the weekend took a swipe at",politics +Nigeria Raises $1.25bn Through Eurobonds as Public Debt Hits N41.026tn,"Nigeria has issued $1.250 (N520 billion) billion seven-year Eurobond in the International Capital Market (ICM), being the first African country",business +"President Biden Signs Orders for US to Rejoin Climate Deal and WHO, End ‘Muslim Ban’","United States President Joe Biden has signed a string of executive orders, memorandums and directives that will reverse some of",politics +J&J to Resume Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine in Europe with Safety Warning,Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday it will resume rolling out its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe after the region’s,health +"Babachir, Dogara Convene APC Northern Christian Leaders’ Meeting, Resolve to Vote against Tinubu, Shettima","Tinubu's decision to pick Shettima - who’s also a Muslim - as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election,",politics +UK Lawmaker Says He Opened Porn in Parliament By Mistake,A British lawmaker suspended by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party following accusations that he watched pornography on his phone,politics +Tesla Loses Third of Its Value for the Third Time in A Year,"Tesla Inc’s stock extended losses on Monday and is now down by a third from its January record high, making",business +Wonder Woman 3 Gets Fast-tracked After Sequel’s Box Office Success,Warner Bros. has fast-tracked development on another installment in DC Comic’s Wonder Woman franchise. Gal Gadot will return to star,entertainment +Nigeria to Concession Four Airports For Decades,Nigeria's Aviation Ministry has said plans are in place to concession four of the country's airports which will enable private,business +‘Game of Thrones’ Animated Series in Early Development at HBO Max,An animated ‘Game of Thrones’ drama is reportedly in the early stages of development at HBO Max. Meetings with writers for the,entertainment +WHO : Natural Immunity to Slash Africa’s Covid Deaths Ny 94% in 2022,Deaths on the African continent from Covid-19 are expected to fall by nearly 94 per cent in 2022 compared to,health +Eleven Ajax Players Test Positive for Covid-19,Ajax Amsterdam could be without several key players after 11 squad members tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of tonight’s Champions,sports +"‘Friends’ Reunion Premiere Date, Celebrity Guests Announced",The much-anticipated reunion special of ‘Friends’ has finally gotten a release date and trailer after a lengthy delay caused by,entertainment +Biden Unveils Top Picks with Deep Obama Administration Ties,"President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced five top picks for his new administration, drawing on leading names from the Obama",politics +Edo Poll: Senate Minority Caucus Says Obaseki’s Victory Signals End of Godfatherism,The Nigerian Senate Minority Caucus has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki over his emphatic victory in the Edo State governorship election.,politics +Nigeria Governors Vow to Resist Disintegration as Fayemi Says Banditry is Terrorism,The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Tuesday attributed the worsening insecurity in the country to a calculated effort to destroy,politics +PSG Appoint Mauricio Pochettino as Head Coach,"Former Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of Paris Saint-Germain. It is his first",sports +"Ethereum Breaks Past $3,000 to Quadruple in Value in 2021","Cryptocurrency ether broke past $3,000 on Monday to set a new record high in a dazzling rally that has outshone",business +Elon Musk Threatens to Walk Away from Twitter Deal Over Fake Accounts,"Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing",tech +"Nigerians Eager to Chase Out APC in 2023, Says NNPP Presidential Candidate Kwankwaso","Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, says from all indications, Nigerians are tired",politics +Pfizer to Supply US with Additional 100M Doses of Covid Vaccine,Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the US with an additional 100 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine under a new,health +"Hope Rises for Nigeria as TotalEnergies Announces Production at 50,000bpd Oil Field","The French oil major and operator of OML 59 with 40% interest in partnership with NNPC Ltd which holds 60%,",business +Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content,Facebook has announced it will remove all content on its platform that “denies or distorts the Holocaust.”  The company says,tech +Uganda Bans Social Media Ahead of Presidential Election,"Uganda has banned social media and messaging apps two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of",tech +Zambia Elects First Woman as Parliament Speaker,"Zambia’s parliament has elected its first female speaker, more than a week after longtime opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was sworn",politics +Nigerian States Unwilling to Repeal Laws Granting Bumper Benefits to Ex-Governors,"Despite the dwindling revenues of states and their inability to effectively meet workers’ demands and other obligations, many Nigerian state",politics +Champions League Holders Bayern Low on Defenders Ahead of Red Bull Clash,Holders Bayern Munich are short on defenders for Wednesday's home Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg with Niklas Suele,sports +"Nigerian Manufacturers Lament High Cost of Diesel, Demand Licence to Import from Niger Republic, Chad",The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has decried the rising cost of diesel in the country and urged the federal government,business +"Nigeria Has High Global Skill Supply Potentials in Tech Industry, Says Ranganath","The Chief Technology Officer, Africa Data Center, (ADC), Krishnan Ranganath, has stated that Nigeria has the potential to become global",tech +Nigeria’s January Inflation Rates at Near 4-Year High,"Nigeria's annual inflation rate climbed for a 17th straight month to 16.47% in January of 2021, according to figures released by",business +"Nigeria: I Will Win Anambra Guber Poll Overwhelmingly, Soludo Says Despite Being Dropped from Eligible List",Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Charles Soludo has not given up on his quest to be the next governor,politics +Bob Dylan Sells Entire Song Catalog to Universal Media in Deal Worth Millions of Dollars,"Universal Music has struck a deal to buy the rights to Bob Dylan's entire catalogue of 600 songs, from Blowin'",business +Implementation of $1bn Anti-Malaria Project in Nigeria May Suffer Setback,"Representative of the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund, Mr. Ibrahim Tajudeen has said the utilisation of a $1.136",health +Champions League: Havertz Goal Lifts Chelsea Over City as Londoners Secure Second Trophy,Chelsea have won the Champions League for the second time in their history as a Kai Havertz goal was enough,sports +"US, Russia Extend Last Major Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Despite Disputes","The United States and Russia have extended the New START arms control treaty for five years, preserving the last treaty",politics +Pfizer-Biotech Seek EU Covid-19 Vaccine Approval For Children,Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted a request for European Union drug regulators to extend the approval of the companies’ coronavirus,health +Nigeria: New Draft Electoral Law Bars Electronic Transfer of Results,A new Electoral Act Amendment Bill which provides for total ban of electronic transmission of votes is to be introduced,politics +Wizkid &Tems’ ‘Essense’ Makes Barack Obama’s List Of Favourite Music Of 2020,"‘Essence’, the stand-out track from Nigerian star Wizkid’s fourth studio album, has made it to Barack Obama’s list of his",entertainment +"Nigeria: Group Sues Tinubu, APC, INEC, Says Former Lagos Governor Ineligible to Run for President","A group representing Gaskiya Youth Movement has filed a suit against the All Progressive Congress, (APC), APC Presidential Aspirant, Bola",politics +"Apple, Hyundai Set to Agree Electric Car Tie-up",Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production,business +UK Economy Expands 15.5% in Q3 2020,"The UK economy expanded the most on record in the third quarter, a rebound that's since been undermined by an",business +Haaland Youngest to Reach 50 Bundesliga Goals in Dortmund Win,Erling Braut Haaland scored in a winning return for Borussia Dortmund at Wolfsburg to become the youngest player to reach,sports +Guinea Opposition Leader Diallo Endorses Coup Against Conde,Guinea's opposition leader Cellou Diallo has welcomed the coup that ousted Alpha Conde from power expressing his willingness to work with,politics +Lewandowski Hits Hat-trick as Bayern Come From Two Goals Down to Beat Dortmund,Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich came from two goals down to beat Borissia Dortmund 4-2. Edin Terzic's,sports +Lukaku Scores on His 100th Cap as Belgium Cruise Past Czechs,Belgium cruised to an impressive 3-0 win over the Czech Republic with Romelu Lukaku marking his 100th cap with an,sports +Everton Apologise to Liverpool over Van Dijk Injury,Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has apologised for the injury suffered by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during Saturday's Merseyside derby.,sports +Volvo Cars Posts 6% December Sales as Recovery Continues,"Car maker Volvo Cars said on Thursday its sales grew 6% in December, marking a continued sharp recovery from the",business +Man United Stay Top After 0-0 Draw With Liverpool,Manchester United remain three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table after the two sides,sports +Ethiopia: Abiy’s Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Delayed Election,"Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, according to official results, a victory",politics +"Nigeria: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 Others for Qatar 2022 Qualifying Games Against CAR","Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain Wlliam Ekong and 21 others for the Super",sports +NASA Launches First Space Probe to Study Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids,"NASA launched a first-of-its kind mission on Saturday to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, two large clusters of space rocks that",tech +"Paolo Rossi, Italy’s 1982 World Cup Hero, Dies Aged 64","Former Italian footballer Paolo Rossi, who led the national team to victory in the 1982 World Cup, has died aged",sports +Liverpool End Run of Four League Defeats With Victory Over Sheffield United,"Liverpool ended a run of four successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 win at bottom club Sheffield United, boosting",sports +Messi to Leave Barcelona as Club Can’t Fulfil Contract Agreement,Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward,sports +UFC 263: Israel Adesanya Retains Title With Decisive Performance Against Marvin Vettori,Israel Adesanya got back to his winning ways on Sunday with an outstanding five-round showing in the UFC 263 main,sports +"Nigeria: Buhari Turns Down Governors’ Request, Insists on Adamu as Consensus Candidate for APC Chair","President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday met with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja, to",politics +Sierra Leone International Alhassan Kamara Told to ‘Retire or Face Wheelchair’,"A knee injury has forced Sierra Leone international Alhassan Kamara into retirement aged just 28, ending his hopes of playing",sports +South Africa’s Economy is $37bn Bigger Than Previously Thought,South Africa’s economy is 11% bigger than previously estimated after statistics authorities changed the way they calculate the gross domestic,business +Hamilton Breaks Schumacher’s All-time Formula One Record,Lewis Hamilton passed Valtteri Bottas to take a commanding victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix and break Formula 1's,sports +"Rising Oil Prices May Derail Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Report Says","The Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) has warned that the rising crude oil prices, which could go above $100 per barrel,",business +Euro 2020: Switzerland Eliminate France After Mbappe Shootout Miss,Kylian Mbappe had a decisive miss from the penalty spot as Switzerland knocked out world champions France from the 2020,sports +Worry as Africa’s Covid Death Rate ‘Now Above Global Average’,Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent's Covid-19 case fatality rate is now higher than,health +Nigeria Okays $329m for Railway Consultancy Supervision Services Nationwide,Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth $328.87 million in consultancy services for the supervision of the various,business +F1: Lewis Hamilton Says Max Verstappen ‘Walking Away With It’ after Austrian Grand Prix,"Max Verstappen won't say it, but the reality is that he is in pretty much total control of this year's",sports +Plot fo Remove PDP Chairman Iyorchia Ayu Thickens,A plot by some southern governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party to remove its National Chairman,politics +Ghana’s Opposition NDC Rejects Presidential Results,Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will not accept the result of the 2020 presidential elections as announced by,politics +"Facebook, Instagram Temporarily Allow Posts on Ukraine War Calling for Violence Against Invading Russians or Putin’s Death",Meta Platforms (FB.O) will allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian,tech +"Covid-19 Virus ‘Survives on Phones, Banknotes for 28 Days’","The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28",health +"Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive for Coronavirus, to Miss Bahrain Grand Prix",Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus. The Mercedes driver returned three negative,sports +"Nigeria: NIMET Warns Pilots, Airlines about Inclement Harmattan Weather","The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned pilots and airlines that starting from November 18, the inclement Harmattan weather could",business +Man United’s Greenwood Accused of Sexual Assault By Girlfriend,"Manchester United player, Mason Greenwood, has been accused of sexual assault and domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, Harriet Robson. In",sports +Fidelity Bank to Raise $500m Via International Debt Capital Market,"Fidelity Bank Plc has considered raising about $500 million from the international debt capital market, after meeting with investors on",business +"Schools Not Drivers of Covid-19, UNICEF Says","The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has kicked against the prolonged closure of schools, stressing that schools are not the",health +"Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Left $28.6bn External Reserves, Aide Retorts","Reno Omokri, an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has refuted claims that the latter left behind funds that could",politics +Microsoft Attempts Takedown of Global Criminal ‘Botnet’,Microsoft announced legal action Monday seeking to disrupt a major cybercrime digital network that uses more than one million zombie,tech +Nigeria 0-1 Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Clip Eagles’ Wings,The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles in an international friendly played in Austria on Friday. A,sports +Chelsea Poised to Extend Thiago Silva’s Stay at Stamford Bridge,Thiago Silva's impressive start at Chelsea looks set to convince the club to take up the option to extend the,sports +"Malawi Burns 20,000 Expired AstraZeneca Doses Despite Pleas","Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines, defying calls not to do so from the World Health",health +"Sony, Honda Team Up to Develop and Sell Electric Cars",Japan's Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday they would pair up to develop and sell battery-powered,tech +Yahoo Pulls out of China Over ‘Challenging’ Business Conditions,Yahoo has become the latest US tech company to end its presence in mainland China as tougher regulations are imposed,business +Champions League Exit Heaps Pressure on Solskjaer Ahead of City Clash,Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces the unenviable task of eliciting a response from his team in Saturday's Premier,sports +"US FAA in Final Stages of Boeing 737 MAX Review, Could Approve November 18",The US Federal Aviation Administration is in the final stages of reviewing proposed changes to Boeing Co’s 737 MAX and,business +"Long Working Hours Killing 745,000 People a Year, Study Finds","Long working hours are killing hundreds of thousands of people a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The",health +Nigeria Confirms Two Cases of Omicron,The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the,health +Barcelona President Laporta Says No One Bigger Than Club; Keeping Messi Too Risky,"Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said keeping Lionel Messi was too risky to the club's finances as ""the club is",sports +Tyler Perry To Receive Humanitarian Award At the Oscars,Tyler Perry will receive an honorary statuette at this year’s Oscars for his humanitarian work including efforts to get the entertainment industry,entertainment +"S/Eagles Drop Points Again, Draw Against Sierra Leone",The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Tuesday ensured Nigeria's Super Eagles dropped back-to-back points after the two countries played,sports +Pfizer Seeks Emergency Use Authorization For Coronavirus Vaccine,Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus,health +Nigeria Spends $1.3bn on Debt Servicing In Six Months,"Nigeria's federal government has spent $1.302 billion on debt servicing in the first half of 2021 (January to June 2021),",business +Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea: Jorginho Penalty Settles London Derby as Spurs Crash to Third Straight Defeat,"Thomas Tuchel claimed a valuable second successive win as Chelsea boss in Thursday’s London derby against Tottenham, who crashed to",sports +"Nigeria’s Largest Bank by Customer Base, Access, Schedules Board Meeting for Oct 27","In a notice posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange website, Access Bank says it is informing the investing public that",business +UK Retailers Warn of Pre-Christmas Price Rises,British retailers warned on Wednesday of pre-Christmas price rises after they reported the smallest year-on-year decline in the average selling,business +"Nigeria: It Will Affect Investors’ Confidence, Oyo Governor Makinde Asks FG to Reverse Twitter Ban","Governor of Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State, Seyi Makinde says the federal government's decision to ban Twitter operations in the country",business +"Nigeria: APC Governors Divided Over National Convention, Choice of Consensus",The forthcoming convention of Nigeria's All Progressive Congress (APC) has split governors elected under the political party into three different,politics +Governor Fayemi’s Purported ‘Suspension’ a Nullity – APC,Abel Ejikeme The National Secretariat of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the actions of a faction of the,politics +"Lagos Deep Offshore Group, Samsung Reach Settlement, Truce May Unlock $300bn Investments","The Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) Group and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Nigeria, on Wednesday signalled an end to",business +Nigeria’s Petroleum Regulator Sets Up Investigative Panel to Tackle Rising Oil Theft,"As Nigeria's economy continues to bleed from the negative impact of crude oil theft, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission",business +WhatsApp Takes on Snapchat with Disappearing Photos and Videos Option,"Users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp can now send disappearing photos and videos on its platform starting this week, as it",business +MTN Nigeria Records $1.9bn Revenue in Q1 2021,"MTN Nigeria o Saturday declared revenue of N790.3 billion (about $1.9bn), representing an increase of 24.1 per cent in its",business +"Aviation Fuel Cheaper in Nigeria Than Other West African Countries, Marketers Say","In a fresh revelation, marketers of petroleum products under the aegis of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have",business +AfDB President Adesina Says Nigeria Needs $15bn Annual Investment to Bridge Infrastructure Gap,"President of the African Development Bank Akinwunmi Adesina in a paper, titled “Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence: Learning from the African Experience”",business +Biden Promises to Rejoin Paris Climate Pact on First Day of Presidency,"US President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as",politics +"Delegates Who Sold Votes at APC Presidential Primary Now Regretting, Says Amaechi",The presidential aspirant said giving out money to woo people was not the solution to the many problems facing Nigeria,politics +Nigeria: Cholera Kills 150 in Northwest Katsina State,"Nigeria's northern Katsina state has recorded over 150 deaths resulting from the outbreak of cholera, the state's Primary Health Care",health +"Osaka Reaches Australian Open Final, Ends Williams’ Bid for Record-equalling 24th Grand Slam",Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on,sports +Lewandowski Dedicates Brace against Salzburg to Ailing Gerd Mueller,Robert Lewandowski dedicated his two goals in Tuesday's Champions League thrashing over Salzburg to Gerd Mueller after the Poland striker,sports +"Nigeria’s Sports Ministry, Football Federation Procure 20,000 Tickets for Super Eagles’ Fans Ahead Ghana Match",In a bold move to fill up the stands of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and guarantee high-decibel support for,sports +"Netflix Increases Standard, Premium Plans in South Africa","Netflix is increasing the price of its two most popular plans in South Africa, 'the Standard and Premium tiers', with",tech +Nigerian Singer Teni to Release Debut Album ‘Wondaland’ in March,Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has revealed the name and expected date of her forthcoming debut album. In a video,entertainment +Nigeria’s President Buhari Says No Interest in Seeking Illegal Third Term,President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has no intention of seeking for a third term as Nigeria's leader. Mr Buhari,politics +NNPC: Government to Halt Funding as National Oil Company Transforms Fully to Commercial Entity,The Group CFO has the added responsibility of ensuring the liquidity of the group and efficient allocation of capital to,business +Biden Announces All-female Senior Press Team,"US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an all-female senior press team, in what his office claims is a first in",politics +15 West African Countries To Start Cross-Border Debt Market in 2023,"As a way of achieving a robust integration for West African economies and finances, 15 Countries are ready to link",business +How Fintech Helps Reduce the Impact of COVID-19,"The founder and president of Fintech Nigeria Dr Segun Aina, says the covid-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of financial",business +Rowdy Session in Nigeria’s Parliament Over 3% For Oil Communities in Harmonised PIB,Nigeria's parliament was thrown into a boisterous session following the passage of the conference report of the Petroleum Industry Bill,politics +World Powers Push Somalia to End Poll Deadlock,"The UN, the US, Canada, the African Union and several European nations have called on Somalia’s political leaders to “show",politics +‘It’s a Decoy for Diplomatic Immunity’: Opposition PDP Slams Buhari’s Ex-service Chiefs Ambassadorial Nomination,"Nigeria's main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Buhari's nomination of the immediate past service chiefs",politics +Foreigners Buy Turkish Homes at Record Pace as Lira Slides,"Turkish house sales to foreigners jumped nearly 50% to a record level in November, data showed on Tuesday, bringing in",business +Dominant Chelsea Ease Past Tottenham with Three Second-half Goals,"An impressive Chelsea earned a deserved 3-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday thanks to second-half goals from Thiago Silva, N'Golo",sports +Jay-Z Beats Paul McCartney Leads List of Most-Nominated Artists in Grammys History,"Rapper Jay-Z rose to the top of the list of artists with the most Grammy nominations on Tuesday, hitting a",entertainment +"Super Eagles Bounce Back, Beat CAR 2-0 in Douala to Avenge Shock Home Loss","Nigeria's Super Eagles responded to their shocking home defeat last Thursday to beat Central African Republic 2-0 in Douala, and",sports +Formula One Nears Deal to Secure South African Grand Prix,"Formula One is moving closer to securing a South African Grand Prix at former race venue Kyalami, which could be",sports +WHO Declares End to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea,"An Ebola outbreak which started in Guinea in February, infecting 16 people and killing 12, has been declared over, the",health +"France Invests €200,000 to Enhance Nigeria’s Women Agricultural Skills","France has invested €200,000 towards enhancing the rural women’s skills in producing higher value-added agricultural products and in leading their",business +Drake Beats Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Set Billboard Record,US Rapper and singer Drake has broken a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder after earning,entertainment +FIFA Lodges Criminal Complaint Against Former President Sepp Blatter,FIFA has lodged a complaint of “criminal mismanagement” against its former president Sepp Blatter. The charges according to the World,sports +Algeria’s Benhammouda Dies in Car Accident Hours After Scoring Against DR Congo,Algeria and USM Alger attacker Billel Benhammouda has died after being involved in a road accident. The 24-year-old was on,sports +Outcry as Australia Bars Djokovic Over Vaccination Status,World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about,sports +NNPC Fixes Base Oil Price at $57 for 2022 and $61 for 2023,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday projected a medium term base crude oil price scenario of $57 to,business +"Africa Surpasses 100,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Death","Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from Covid-19 as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals.   Praised for its early",health +"Nova Merchant Bank Announces Apointment of New Directors, Promotes 20% of Workforce",The three new appointees are expected to strengthen and bring more inclusivity and diversity to the Bank’s board.Read more,business +Taliban Co-founder Baradar to Lead New Afghanistan Government,"Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group",politics +US Rapper J Cole Set to Play Against Nigeria in Basketball Africa League,American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC. The team will play Nigeria's,sports +Nigeria Allays Fears over AstraZeneca Vaccine Despite Global Concerns,"Despite concerns over reported negative effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine by some countries in Europe, Nigeria’s federal government on Monday",health +"Atiku Appoints Dino Melaye, Daniel Bwala as Spokespersons","In preparation for his 2023 election campaign, presidential candidate of the Peple's Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday appointed Senator",politics +EASA Certifies Caverton To Commence Training For AW139 Helicopter,"The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Caverton Helicopters, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group (COSG), to",business +Two Own Goals Help Germany to 4-2 Win Against Portugal,Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz created havoc against Portugal on Saturday as Germany beat Fernando Santos' side 4-2 in their,sports +"Covid Common in Pet Cats and Dogs, Study Finds","Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease, research suggests. Swabs were taken from 310",health +US Authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use,"The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, with the",health +Man United to Host Liverpool in FA Cup Fourth Round,Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will meet at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup,sports +Tunisia Referendum: Voters Decide Whether to Increase President’s Powers,President Saied's opponents say it will entrench the powers he seized a year ago when he embarked on what has,politics +Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Maintains Ranking as Africa’s Richest Man,"For the tenth time, Nigeria’s entrepreneurial giant and richest black man on earth, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has retained his position",business +Hong Kong’s Airport Raises $1.5 billion in Bond Sale to Fund Third Runway,"The operator of Hong Kong’s main airport has sold bonds for $1.5 billion to fund development of a third runway,",business +"Nigeria: Tinubu Ready to ‘Get Dirty’, Says No Amount of Intimidation Can Stop 2023 Presidential Bid","National Leader of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, took consultations in view of his",politics +Covid-19 Origins: China Rejects WHO Proposal to Return to Wuhan,China has rejected a proposal from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the expert team investigating the origins of COVID-19,health +Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill Slashes Risk of Severe Covid By 89%,Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cut by 89% the chance of hospitalization or death for adults,business +AFCON: Eguavoen Puts Egypt Win Behind as Super Eagles Set Sights on Sudan,Following the memorable defeat of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening match of Group D at the 33rd Africa,sports +"Nigeria: Despite Commitments to Buhari, House Moves to Block Deletion of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act",There are strong indications that the leadership of the House of Representatives has initiated back channel moves to block the,politics +Nigeria Revokes Addax Petroleum’s Four Oil Blocks for Non-performance,Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revoked four Oil Mining Licences (OMLs) belonging to Addax Petroleum due to the,business +"Ahead of Presidential Primary, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Begins Second Nationwide Consultation, to Meet with Party Delegates","Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to begin his second round of nationwide consultation ahead of the presidential",politics +"Nigeria: Governorship of Kaduna Not For Idle Bloggers, APC Tells Shehu Sani",The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state has said that the governorship of the state is “not for,politics +Man Utd vs Liverpool Match Postponed After anti-Glazer Protesters Storm Old Trafford Pitch,Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Sunday has been postponed after United fans stormed onto the Old Trafford pitch to,sports +Seplat’s Energy Transition Plan for National Growth Gets Nigeria Government’s Endorsement,"Seplat, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous oil & gas company has disclosed its readiness to champion the quest to improve Africa’s energy",business +Oracle Moves Headquarters to Texas from Silicon Valley,"Business software maker Oracle Corp said on Friday it was moving its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas from Redwood City,",tech +"Messi Scores Stunner, but Chile Grab 1-1 Draw Against Argentina at Copa America","Argentina's Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free-kicks in the first half, but Eduardo Vargas equalised for Chile to",sports +‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-ridden South Korea,"“Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape",entertainment +"Health Officials Interrupt Brazil-Argentina World Cup Qualifier, Match Suspended",A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three,health +Man City Restore Title Gap on Rivals With Comfortable Win Over Burnley,Manchester City have restored a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League as they beat Burnley 2-0 for,sports +Lingard’s Brace Helps England Thrash Andorra,England cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over Andorra at Wembley on Sunday to extend their lead at the top,sports +Ajax Crowned Eredivisie Champions After Thumping Win Against Emmen,Ajax were crowned Dutch league champions in emphatic style on Sunday following a 4-0 home thrashing of FC Emmen that,sports +"Fury Brutally Stops Whyte to Retain Heavyweight Title, Vows to Retire",WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and,sports +Oil Prices Steady as Omicron Worries Linger,Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as investors worried about the rapid spread,business +"National Carrier, Nigeria Air, to Commence Operations April 2022","Nigeria's proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, is set to begin flight operations by April 2022. The new official airline would",business +US MasterChef Junior Star Dies Aged 14 from Rare Cancer,"MasterChef Junior star Ben Watkins has died aged 14 from a rare form of cancer, his family has confirmed. The",health +Fury Says Joshua Handled Loss to RuIz ‘Like a Man’,Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua handled his stunning defeat to Andy Ruiz about as well as a professional could. Joshua,sports +Lewandowski Voted FIFA’s Player of the Year,"Poland and FC Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, was last night named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2020 for",sports +Nigeria Considers Options on Shell’s Divestment Plan,"Nigeria’s federal government is weighing some options as discussions with Anglo-Dutch oil company, Shell Petroleum Development Company, begin over its",business +Chelsea 0-0 Man United: Blues Miss Top Four Chance With Goalless Draw,Chelsea missed the chance to climb back into the Premier League’s top four after grinding out a goalless draw with,sports +Italian Prime Minister Draghi Resigns after Government Implodes,The resignation increased the likelihood of early elections and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe.Read more,politics +Obasanjo Expresses Regret in Appointing PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku as Vice President,"Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday reminisced on his life and achievements both in the military and as",politics +"Israel Must Be Taught a ‘Lesson’, Erdogan Tells Putin",Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the international community should “give Israel a strong,politics +Chelsea Preparing to Formally Withdraw from European Super League – Sky Sports,"English Premiership side Chelsea are preparing documents to formally withdraw from the European Super League, Sky News is reporting. Owner",sports +"APC’s Dogara, Babachir Lawal Meet PDP’s Wike in Port Harcourt","Wike is currently at loggerheads with the presidential candidate of his party, Atiku Abubakar.Read more",politics +Pfizer Says Covid Booster May Offer Protection against Omicron,Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even,health +Nigeria: Pastor Bakare Says He May Consider Running for President in 2023,"The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare on Friday canvassed for electronic voting in",politics +"Investment in Education and Health Will Make Nigeria Successful, PWC Nigeria Chief Economist Says",Nigeria will be very successful,business +Guinea Refuses to Allow Deposed President Conde to Leave the Country,"Guinea’s military leaders say they will not let deposed President Alpha Conde seek exile, after regional mediators attempted to mount",politics +Premier League Champions Liverpool Slip to Offer Man. United New Year’s Boost,Liverpool were left frustrated by a host of missed chances as they drew 0-0 at Newcastle United to round off,sports +"World Bank to Provide Scholarship to 152,000 Girls in Katsina State",The World Bank through its Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has concluded plans to give scholarships,business +"INEC: Ekiti, Osun Elections Have Prepared Us Better for 2023","Barely 24 hours after the suspension of voter registration, INEC disclaimed a site that claimed to be continuing with the",politics +"Global Vaccine Coalition Plans 520m Jabs for Nigeria, Others in 2021","Managing Director of the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX), a distribution scheme for the coronavirus jabs, Aurelia Nguyen, has said",health +"UEFA Investigating Official Accused of Racism in PSG, Basaksehir Clash",UEFA has started a disciplinary investigation after a match official was accused of using a racist term in the Champions,sports +"I Was Removed Based on Rumours I Met With Atiku, Nigeria’s Former Chief Justice Onnoghen Says","A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has called on the country's judges not to be discouraged by",politics +Nigeria Rejects Two Cargoes of Adulterated Petrol Imported from Belgium,"Following the circulation of adulterated petrol in Nigeria, which damaged vehicle engines last week, the federal government has turned back",business +Cautious Optimism Trails Research Finding on Efficacy of Cannabis against Covid,Medical experts have advised that more time should be given for evaluation of the research study which identified cannabis compounds,health +Facebook Reverses News Ban in Australia,Australia's government announced on Tuesday that Facebook agreed to lift its ban on Australians sharing news after a deal was,tech +Ohanaeze Condemns Nigeria’s Northern Governors Over Position on 2023 Presidency,"The dust generated from Monday’s statement by Nigeria’s northern governors as well as traditional rulers in the region that, zoning",politics +CDC Endorses Covid Booster Shots for Millions of Older Americans,"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans,",health +"Messi Agrees Five-year Barcelona Contract, Takes Huge Pay Cut: ESPN",Lionel Messi and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the forward to sign a new five-year deal with the Catalan,sports +Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Mull Soft-Landing for Displaced Chairman Buni,"Worried by the recent turn of events in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which witnessed a dramatic change of",politics +Pacquiao Files for President as Philippine Campaigning Starts,"International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off",sports +Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Prices to Surge to Nearly $140 in Weeks,"Consumers desperate for relief from the scourge of sky-high petrol prices won’t get it soon, if the latest forecast from",business +"Nigeria: Soludo, Ozigbo, Ngige, Others Kick as Widespread Glitches Mar Anambra Election","The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo; his counterpart in the",politics +Nigeria to Boost Crude Oil Production in Two Weeks by Reactivating Shut Oil Wells,Nigeria's federal government will boost crude oil production through the reactivation of oil wells that were shut down due to,business +Hyundai in Early Talks with Apple Over Electric Vehicles,"South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Friday it was in early, unspecified talks with Apple after a local Korean",business +Nigeria Gets $200m World Bank Loan for Malaria Intervention,The National Malaria Elimination Programme on Tuesday said the World Bank was providing $200 million loan to fund malaria intervention,health +"With 11 Days to Election, Trump and Biden Clash on Pandemic in Civil Debate",Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden renewed his attacks on President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic at Thursday’s final,politics +Pinnick Restates NFF’s Support for Nigeria Pitch Awards,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, restated the Federation’s support and endorsement for the Nigeria Pitch",sports +Report: Growing Inflation Eroding Purchasing Power of Nigerians,Most Nigerians are no longer able to afford major expenditure on discretionary or non-essential goods and services as inflation has,business +Nigeria: PDP Chairman Ayu Tells Sokoto Governor Tambuwal He’s the ‘Hero of the Convention’,"National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Sunday told the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu",politics +"Euro Super League Would Destroy English Premier League, Wenger Says",Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the main reason clubs on the continent are keen to establish a new,sports +"Serie A: Sampdoria Defeat Inter Milan, End Conte’s Men Winning Streak",Alexis Sanchez had a penalty saved as Inter Milan's attempt to keep pace with Serie A leaders AC Milan suffered,sports +Trump Lashes out at McConnell in Deepening Feud Between Top Republicans,"Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, signalling a growing feud between the",politics +Qatar 2022: Women Referees to Feature for First Time in Men’s World Cup,Women referees will make World Cup history this year by officiating games at a major men's tournament for the first,sports +"Nigeria Not Dumping Ground for EU-Banned Chemicals, Says NAFDAC",Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that 40 per cent of the,health +"Musk Says Tesla Needs to Cut Staff By 10%, Pauses All Hiring","Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a ""super bad feeling"" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs",business +"Nigeria: Fewer Seats, High Exchange Rate Lead to Airfare Hike at Christmas",Domestic airlines in Nigeria have increased their airfares owing to high volume of passenger traffic compared to airline seats in,business +Euro 2020: Lewandowski’s Superb Header Helps Poland Draw With Spain,Spain were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with Poland on Saturday after,sports +Tesla Shares Jump to Record High Ahead of S&P 500 Debut,Shares of Tesla Inc rose to a record high on Friday in a frantic day of trading as investors geared,business +Prosecutors Air More Claims in R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Case,Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to,entertainment +Tesla Starts Delivery of Shanghai-made Model Y SUVs in China,Tesla Inc said on Monday it has started delivering its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicles to customers in China.,business +Man City Extend Unbeaten Run to 14 Matches With Win Over Brighton,Manchester City extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches in all competitions with a hard-fought win over struggling Brighton. Phil,sports +Shareholders Approve GTBank’s Planned HoldCo Structure,"Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) last Friday approved a holding company (HoldCo) structure for the bank, even as",business +Pedro Castillo Declared President-elect of Peru,"Pedro Castillo has been declared president-elect of Peru, weeks after winning the popular vote in a tightly-contested run-off election. The",politics +NDLEA Alleges ‘Billionaire Drug Baron’ Ukatu Imported N22bn Worth of Tramadol in a Month,"The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that ongoing investigation of a ""billionaire drug baron"" Chief Afam Ukatu,",health +Southern Nigeria MPs Back Resolution By 17 Governors to Ban Open Grazing,Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives from the 17 southern states of the federation have unanimously supported resolutions of the,politics +Report: Nigeria’s CEOs Highest Paid in Africa,"CEOs of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, a new report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) has indicated.",business +Nigeria Appoint José Peseiro as Super Eagles Head Coach,The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of,sports +"Nigeria: It’s Buhari’s Prerogative to Plan His Succession, Says Central Bank Chief Emefiele",In reaction to speculations around his purported interest in the 2023 presidential race which has seen a stampede by vested,politics +Trump Pardons Former Adviser Steve Bannon,US President Donald Trump ihas granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of,politics +Pfizer to Seek US Authorisation for 3rd Vaccine Dose,"Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorisation for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot",health +End of an Era: Germany’s Merkel Bows out after 16 Years,Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany's first female chancellor,politics +"Lula Has Convictions Quashed, Leaving Him Free to Challenge Bolsonaro for Brazil President in 2022","A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday annulled the criminal convictions against former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,",politics +"Israel, Bahrain Formalise Diplomatic Relations","Israel and Bahrain on Sunday agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, making the Gulf country the fourth Arab state to",politics +Nigeria: Afenifere Spokesman Yinka Odumakin Dies of Covid Complications,"The national publicity secretary of Afenifere, a socio-cultural organization for the Yoruba people in Nugeria Yinka Odumakin is dead. He died",politics +"Shell Rattled By Bank Accounts  Restrictions, as Aiteo Seeks $4bn for ‘16 Million Barrels of Crude Diverted’","There are strong indications that Tuesday’s injunction of a Federal High Court, Lagos, barring Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary from",business +"India Approves AstraZeneca and Local Covid Vaccines, Rollout in Days","India’s drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one developed by AstraZeneca and",health +"NNPC Boss Kyari Urges Nigerian Military to Halt 200,000bpd of Crude Oil Loss","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, yesterday led a delegation from the",business +"Nigeria: Lassa Fever Claims 20 Lives in Kogi, Others Hospitalised","Following the outbreak of lassa fever in Aya , Machagba communities in Ibaji Local government area of Kogi state, at",health +‘Preposterous’: Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Chair Yakubu Dispels Presidential Bid,"Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as preposterous insinuations that its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will join the",politics +Emefiele: InfraCo to Unlock N8trn Pension Funds’ Assets for Infrastructure Projects Across Nigeria,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Friday announced that the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria",business +"Nigeria: Governors Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Abdulrazaq, Sule, Inuwa, Matawalle, Others Secure APC Guber Tickets","In what seemed like a clean sweep of their elections, nearly all the first term governors of the All Progressives",politics +EU Charges Apple Over Anti-Competitive App Policies,The European Commission is issuing antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company’s App Store practices. The Commission has,tech +Report: Nigeria will Require $100bn in 20 Years to Fix Power Supply Challenges,"A new report by Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited, a research firm which provides insights for investment decisions, has disclosed",business +"Nigeria Activates $587m AfDB Facility for Technology, Creative Sectors","The Buhari administration has commenced the process that will pump the technology, entertainment and creative sectors with over N240 billion",business +US Sells a Million Barrels of Iranian Oil Seized Under Sanctions,"The United States has sold more than a million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under its sanctions programme last year,",business +Blatter and Platini: Former Heads of FIFA and UEFA Cleared of Corruption Charges By Swiss Court,Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss,sports +McGregor No. 1 on Forbes’ List of Highest-earning Athletes in 2020,"Despite a near global shutdown of sports in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, a record four athletes each earned",sports +‘We Mustn’t Accept Mediocrity’: Rwanda President Kagame Hits Out at Arsenal After Brentford Loss,Rwandan President Paul Kagame has heavily criticised Arsenal’s performance in their shock defeat to Brentford saying “we just must NOT,sports +"Nigeria: Like Rivers, Lagos Seeks Law to Commence VAT Collection",Just like Rivers State in the Niger-Delta which recently enacted its Value Added Tax (VAT) Law 2021 to regulate the,business +Nigeria: Debt Management Office To Auction N150bn FGN Bonds,"Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) says it will offer N150 billion bonds for subscription on November 17, 2021 on behalf",business +Belarus Plane: Russia Accuses EU of Risking Passenger Safety,"Russia's foreign ministry has condemned the EU's call for Europe-based airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace, calling it completely irresponsible. Spokeswoman",sports +Russia and China Come Together on Covid,"When Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is unloaded in countries around the world, hundreds of millions of doses will come with",health +"China’s Exports Surge On Hot Demand For PPE, Remote Working Tech","China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in almost three years in November, as strong global demand for goods needed",business +Presidency Flays Northern Elders for Asking Part of Nigeria to Leave,"The presidency, on Tuesday, condemned a suggestion by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that any section of the country that",politics +"Celebrities, Newsmakers Pay Tribute to Broadcasting Legend Larry King",Larry King built an iconic career interviewing celebrities and newsmakers and many of them paid tribute to the broadcasting legend,entertainment +"Nigeria: Edwin Clark Warns of Possible Hostilities in Niger Delta, Demands Immediate Reversal, Amendment of Passed PIB","Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark has warned of possible hostilities in the Niger Delta region if",politics +"Euro 2020 Semi-final ‘Very Special Opportunity’ to Make England Fans Happy, Southgate Says","England have a ""very special opportunity"" to make the country happy when they face Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final",sports +Nadal Makes ATP Finals Last Four,Rafael Nadal reached the ATP Finals last four by beating 2019 champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets. The Spanish world,sports +Biden Says US Securing 600 Million Vaccine Doses by July,President Joe Biden said Thursday that the US will have enough supply of the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of,health +AFCON: Egypt Beat Ivory Coast on Penalties to Reach Quarter-Finals,Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following,sports +Osaka Considers Another Break from Tennis after US Open Loss,Naomi Osaka looked over at her agent and said she wanted to tell the world what the two of them,sports +British Grand Prix: F1 Breaks New Ground But Jury Still out on Sprint Qualifying,"At the circuit where the Formula 1 World Championship started in 1950, the sport made a decisive break with tradition",sports +PDP BoT Chairman Recommends High-Powered Delegation to Visit Rivers Governor Wike,"The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin, has recommended the setting up",politics +Flour Mills of Nigeria Completes Acquisition of 71% Stake in Honeywell Flour Mills,Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 71.69 per cent stake,business +"With $130trn Tied to Renewables Globally, Nigeria Walks Tight Rope in Bid for Oil Sector Investment",Nigeria’s desire to continue reaping the benefits of its oil and gas resources before the world fully embraces renewables may,business +Ruling Party Candidate Projected Winner of Niger Presidential Vote,Niger's electoral commission is set to announce the final results of the country's presidential election on Saturday with the candidate of the ruling party,politics +Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Fails to Rule Out Contesting Elections in 2023,"Though, former president Goodluck Jonathan on Friday debunked media speculation about his rumoured interest in the 2023 presidential election, he",politics +"Civil Unrest Hurting Nigeria’s Outlook, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday expressed concern about the civil unrest in Lagos and some other parts of,business +Nigeria: APC Senators Insist Yobe Governor Buni Remains Party Chairman,"Senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, after a closed-door meeting for about three",politics +Germany on New Path as Scholz Replaces Merkel as Chancellor,"Olaf Scholz is set to take office Wednesday as Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor, succeeding Angela Merkel after her",politics +"$500,000 Up for Grabs, as ARISE Fashion Week Showcases 30 New Stars in December","Africa's leading fashion platform, the ARISE Fashion Week is unveiling the world's best kept secret: Africa on the march with",entertainment +"Bayern Munich Win Club World Cup, Match Barcelona’s Historic Sextuple","Bayern Munich have cemented their place in footballing history, matching Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona to win a historic sextuple. Benjamin Pavard",sports +Nigeria’s Sports Festival Set to Start January 3 in Benin City,"Barring any last minute change, the 20th National Sports Festival has been rescheduled to begin on January 3, 2021 in",sports +"Flutterwave, MTN Partner On Mobile Money To Ease Payment Across Africa","Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, is collaborating with MTN Group to enable businesses operating Flutterwave in some",business +Phil Neville Named Inter Miami Boss,Phil Neville has left his role as manager of England's women and been appointed in charge of David Beckham's Major,sports +"Tinubu Campaign Organisation Disowns Viral Unofficial Manifesto, Says It’s Draft Proposal","The Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO) has said the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress Presidential (APC) candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu,",politics +Tesla Reduces Price of Model S Sedan,"America’s electric vehicle company Tesla has reduced the price of its Model S sedan to $69,420. Chief Executive Officer Elon",tech +"Ex-Presidential Candiate Tofa a True and Irreplaceable Nationalist, Buhari Says","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, led other prominent people in Nigeria and around the world to mourn the candidate",politics +China Launches Antitrust Probe into Tech Giant Alibaba,China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group and will summon the technology giant’s Ant Group affiliate to meet,tech +Nigeria Ports Authority Inaugurates First Non-Oil Export Processing Terminal in Lagos,"The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has flagged off the first non-oil export processing terminal, situated in Ibeshe-Ikorodu, Lagos State. The",business +"Biennial World Cup Could Help Stop African Migrants Dying in the Sea, Claims FIFA President Infantino","FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested that a biennial World Cup could stop African migrants from ""dying in the sea""",sports +Team Nigeria’s Second Phase Tokyo Olympics Camp Opens,"In line with the promise made  by Minister of Youth and Sports Development,  Mr. Sunday Dare,  to begin early preparation",sports +NBA: LeBron James Returns from 20-game Absence But LA Lakers Lose to Sacramento Kings,LeBron James returned from injury after 20 games out but could not prevent his Los Angeles Lakers from slipping to,sports +Kevin Spacey to Pay $31m to Studio after Abuse Claims,"A mediator has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay nearly $31m (£23.2m) to the studio that made the hit Netflix show,",entertainment +Nigeria’s Stock Market Gains N1.33tn in First Trading Week,The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the first trading week of 2022 on a positive note as its market,business +WHO Calls for Booster Shot Pause to Vaccinate Poorer Nations,The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a suspension on booster vaccines for Covid-19 until at least the end,health +Nokia to Stop Doing Business in Russia,"Telecoms equipment maker Nokia is pulling out of the Russian market, its CEO told Reuters, going a step further than",tech +Oppposition PDP Tells Buhari Nigerians Don’t Want a Successor from Him,"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, told President Muhammadu Buhari to perish the thought of pushing forward a successor,",politics +Macron to Face Le Pen in French Presidential Election Runoff on April 24,French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential,politics +Nigeria: All Eyes on Ihiala as INEC Concludes Anambra Governorship Election,"With the supplementary poll in the Anambra State governorship election holding Monday in Ihiala Local Government Area, attention has shifted",politics +"Despite Emergency Oil Releases, Omicron Fears, OPEC Sticks to 400,000bpd Supply Hike","Despite concerns over the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, and recent emergency oil reserves releases by a United States-led coalition, the",business +Zambia President Lungu Orders Military Deployment Ahead of August 12 Elections,Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has ordered the deployment of the military to suppress electoral violence ahead of the 12 August,politics +"NNPC: Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Didn’t Remit $9.435bn Crude Oil Proceeds in 2015, Senate Says","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) failed to remit N3.878 trillion, some $9.435 billion revenue from domestic crude oil sales",business +Nigeria’s Economic Council Refutes Governor Obaseki’s Claim That N60bn Was Printed for March Allocation,Nigeria's National Economic Council (NEC) has refuted claims by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki that the federal government printed money,politics +Chelsea’s Banker Says Abramovich’s Exit Won’t Be Rushed,"Roman Abramovich will not rush his divestment of English football team Chelsea FC, an adviser on the sale process told",sports +President Buhari Inaugurates 326km Nigerian Rail Line Abandoned for Decades,"After more than three decades delay, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the 326 Kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for",politics +Nigeria: Senate Presses Buhari to Designate Bandits Terrorists as 43 Killed in Niger State,"Worried by the criminal activities of bandits in many parts of the country, Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu",politics +14 Nigerian Governors in Dubai for Investment Drive,"Fourteen Nigerian governors have arrived Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) for an Annual Investment Meeting, starting Tuesday, March 29. The",business +South Africa’s Aspen agrees with J&J to Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccine,South African pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it had entered into a preliminary agreement with Johnson & Johnson,business +Ikorodu Bois Nominated for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards,"Nigerian skit makers, Ikorodu Bois are on the the bring of winning a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice award. The young comedians",entertainment +"I am the Most Qualified to Be Nigeria’s President in 2023, Says Ex-Senate President Saraki","Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, former Senate President and presidential aspirant, Dr. Bukola Saraki has urged",politics +Chinese Gaming Stocks Tumble after Regulators Summon Firms,Chinese gaming and media stocks including Tencent Holdings and NetEase fell on Thursday a day after authorities summoned them and,business +Ronaldo Considers PSG after Juventus Exit,Cristiano Ronaldo could play at another elite club in Europe before he hangs up his boots for good with the,sports +Tunisia Fight Back to Hold Nigeria 1-1 in Friendly,Nigeria’s Super Eagles were forced to a one-all draw on Tuesday by Tunisia in a friendly played in Austria. The,sports +Egypt to Manufacture One Billion Sinovac Vaccines Yearly,"Egypt has announced plans to manufacture one billion doses of China's Sinovac vaccine every year, a move it says would",tech +Congo Election: President Nguesso Seeks to Extend 36-Year Reign,Voters in the Republic of the Congo will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a president in a,politics +"Nigeria: Otedola, Adenuga, Hassan-Odukale, Otudeko in Battle to Control First Bank","By his acquisition of 1,818,551,625 units of shares of First Bank Holdings Plc (FBNH), amounting to a 5.07 per cent",business +Jay-Z Sells Half of Ace of Spades Champagne to LVMH,"French conglomerate LVMH has purchased a 50% stake in rapper-mogul Jay-Z’s Champagne house, Armand de Brignac. Popularly known as ‘Ace",business +"US: Democrats Pass $1tn Infrastructure Bill, Ending Daylong Standoff","After a daylong standoff, Democrats set aside divisions between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion package of highway,",politics +"NIgeria: Finally, President Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill","Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Friday signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, about a month after the National Assembly sent",politics +JPMorgan Buys Nutmeg Investment Platform To Expand Into UK Retail Banking,"As part of the US banks expansion into the UK retail banking and investment market, JPMorgan American multinational investment bank",business +Nigeria Coach Gernot Rohr Names Clubless Captain Ahmed Musa in Super Eagles Squad,Nigeria's coach Gernot Rohr has selected clubless captain Ahmed Musa for his 24-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of,sports +Britney Spears is ‘on Cloud Nine’ as She Celebrates Conservatorship Ruling By Flying a Plane,Britney Spears has shared her joy at her newfound freedom by hopping into the cockpit of a plane and flying.,entertainment +‘Coolest Thing Ever’: YouTuber Logan Paul Goes Distance with Mayweather in Exhibition Fight,"""It was the coolest thing ever,"" said YouTuber Logan Paul after going the distance with unbeaten former five-weight world champion",sports +Trump’s Trial for ‘Inciting Insurrection’ to Start Monday,Donald Trump's impeachment trial over his role in the deadly US Capitol riot is poised to begin next week in,politics +PSG Rue ‘Game of Two Halves’ After Man City Comeback to Win in Paris,Mauricio Pochettino was left to rue a game of “two different halves” as Paris Saint-Germain allowed Manchester City to take,sports +"Cavani Gets Three-match Ban, £100,000 Fine","Manchester United's Edinson Cavani has been given a three-match ban and a £100,000 fine for a social media post containing",sports +"Nigeria: Authentic Electoral Bill Report Not Altered, House Speaker Gbajabiamila Says","Speaker of Nigeria's Parliament, Femi Gbajabiamila has dismissed reports that the leadership of the National Assembly altered the report on",politics +Ivorian Opposition Seeks to Upset Ouattara’s Parliamentary Majority,"Former President and opposition leader in the West African Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié, on Wednesday, called for a ""massive""",politics +Iheanacho’s Double Seal Victory for Leicester City in Europa League,Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Leicester thrashed Braga 4-0 to make it three wins from three in this season's Europa,sports +Antonio Conte Leaves Inter Milan After Clinching Serie A Title,"Antonio Conte has left his position as Inter Milan coach, it was announced on Wednesday. The move comes three weeks",sports +China’s Alibaba Tries to Maintain New York Listing Amid Audit Controversy,US regulators are seeking full access to audit working papers of Chinese companies listed in New York that are stored,business +Elon Musk Sells $6.9bn of Tesla Shares as Twitter Lawsuit Looms,Musk in early July tore up his April 25 agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion.Read more,business +Macron Cements French Presidential Frontrunner Status with Combative Debate Performance,French President Emmanuel Macron cleared a major hurdle on the path to re-election with a combative TV debate performance against,politics +"Again, Nigerian Government Extends Deadline For SIM-NIN Registration",The Nigerian government has again extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to July,tech +Man City Beat Dortmund 2-1 Again to Reach Champions League semis,Manchester City came from one goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday night and earn passage to the,sports +Jigawa’s Badaru Withdraws from Race as 11 Northern APC Governors Zone Presidential Ticket to the South,Hopes for the emergence of a southerner as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been rekindled,politics +Mr Eazi is Inviting Fans to Earn Money By Buying Shares in His Music,Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has announced an experimental plan for fans of his music to earn money by buying shares,entertainment +"Hollywood Film-Crew Union Reaches Tentative Deal, Averting Strike","A union that represents about 60,000 behind-the-scenes workers in film and television reached a tentative deal with producers on Saturday,",entertainment +Arsenal Legend Patrick Vieira Agrees Crystal Palace Deal,Reports in the UK suggest Patrick Vieira has agreed to become the new manager of Premier League side Crystal Palace.,sports +Oil Surges to 13-Year High of $129 Per Barrel,"The price of international benchmark, Brent crude oil traded nine per cent higher to close at $128.60 per barrel on",business +"Continue VAT Collection in All States, Nigeria’s Finance Minister Directs FIRS","Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has directed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to continue",business +Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle: Willock Dents Reds Top Four Hope’s With Dramatic Leveller at Anfield,Joe Willock scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Liverpool blew the chance to move into the Premier League's top four,sports +"FG Willing to Partner Investors on Power Supply, Says Minister","The Minister of Power, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu, has disclosed that the federal government was willing to partner investors in the",business +"Russia Edges Japan, China for Gold in Men’s Gymnastics","Nikita Nagornyy huddled with the rest of the Russian men’s gymnastics team, stared at the scoreboard and waited. And waited.",sports +Nigerian Airlines Blame Exchange Rate for Fare Hike,"Nigerian airlines have attributed the about 70% rise in domestic airfares to the weakening exchange rate, the paucity of operating",business +Nigeria’s Oil Under-Production Undermines OPEC Projection in April,"Nigeria, Libya and a handful of African countries again hobbled the projected oil production plan by the Organisation of",business +Lagos Marriott Appoints Van Rensburg as General Manager,The Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja has announced the appointment of Rudi Janse Van Rensburg as General Manager. Van Rensburg arrives,business +"Despite Contradictions, Buhari Describes NNPC’s $697m Net Profit as Jinx Broken","The presidency says for the first time in the history of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari broke a giant-sized jinx when",business +More Swirling Rumours of Ronaldo to PSG,Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for a stunning move to PSG next summer if Juventus decide to put their star,sports +Femi Kuti Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to APC Group Over Shirts Bearing Fela’s Name,The son of the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has warned a group affiliated with the ruling party in,entertainment +"Nigeria: Governor Ayade’s Decision to Leave PDP Unfortunate, Says Ex-Cross River Governor Duke",A former Governor of Cross River State Donald Duke has described as unfortunate Governor Ben Ayade's defection from the Peoples,politics +"US Misguided on Kogi Election, Says Nigerian Lawmaker",A lawmaker in Nigeria's parliament Senator Smart Adeyemi has faulted the United States stance that the Gubernatorial elections conducted in,politics +Ecobank Announces Tier 1 Capital Increase of $75m Via Arise Investment,"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the Lomé based parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced a capital increase of $75 million",business +Ancelotti Leaves Everton for ‘Unexpected Opportunity’ at Real Madrid,"Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton to become head coach of Real Madrid for a second time. The 61-year-old Italian, who",sports +"China Evergrande Readies Funds for Interest Payment, Set to Avert Default","China Evergrande Group has supplied funds to pay interest on a U.S. dollar bond, a person with direct knowledge of",business +Sir Bobby Becomes Fifth English World Cup Winner Diagnosed with Dementia,"One of England’s greatest footballers, Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia- a disease characterized by loss of memory.",sports +"US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged, Signals Readiness to Boost Economy",The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero and signalled its readiness to,business +"FIFA Calendar Reforms Destructive for Club Game, European Club Association Says","Fifa's calendar revamp would ""lead to a direct and destructive impact on the club game"", says the European Club Association.",sports +Newcastle Offer Season Ticket Refunds to Fans,Newcastle United have agreed to refund season ticket holders for behind-closed-doors games this season. Thousands of supporters had money withdrawn,sports +Disney Collaborates With Nigerian Entertainment Company For New TV Series,"For the first time ever, Disney Animation Studios is teaming up with an African entertainment company, Kugali, for a new",entertainment +Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Rules Out Foreign Investors’ Exclusion from Open Market Auctions,"Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will not be barred from participating in the Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions, Central Bank of",business +Standard Chartered to Shutdown 50% of its Nigerian Branches,Standard Chartered is closing about half its Nigerian branches as it moves to expand its digital banking. People familiar with,business +"Nigerian Senate Sets Up 13-man Panel to Investigate Crude Oil Theft, Approves N4trn Subsidy","Following public outrage against the massive stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil, which had seen the country lose huge earnings as",business +"Netflix Increases Standard, Premium Plans in South Africa","Netflix is increasing the price of its two most popular plans in South Africa, 'the Standard and Premium tiers', with",entertainment +"Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy to Thrill Global Audience at THISDAY ARISE Group’s Nigeria@60 Celebration","Rita Osakwe As Nigeria celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence on October 1, the THISDAY ARISE Group is hosting",entertainment +"Asia Accelerates AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts, Even as Trust Plunges in Europe","Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports",health +"Benin Republic Makes U-turn,  Files Charges against Yoruba Separatist Igboho","In a sudden twist on Monday night, the government of the Republic of Benin said it would file charges against",politics +"APC Stalwart Tinubu Vows Not to Quit Politics, Presidential Race","National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has vowed not to retire from politics until he",politics +"Israel Coalition Government a Threat to Security, Netanyahu Warns","Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a proposed new unity government would be ""a danger for the security""",politics +"Tunisian Lawmaker Detained Over Suspected Tax Fraud, Money Laundering",A Tunisian court on Sunday ordered a lawmaker to be detained over suspected tax fraud and money laundering - the,politics +Ferdinand Marcos Jr Sworn in as Philippines President to Replace Duterte,"Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the Philippine president in a ceremony in Manila, succeeding the outgoing leader",politics +North Korea Tests New Long-range Cruise Missiles,"North Korea says it successfully test-fired newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, its first known testing activity in",tech +"Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign New Gas Deal",Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply gas from Nigeria’s offshore fields to,business +Google Threatens to Withdraw Search Engine from Australia,Google has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over the nation's attempt to make the tech giant share,tech +Super Eagles All Test Negative for Covid-19 Ahead of Sierra Leone Match,Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have all been given medical clearance to Play in Friday’s AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars,health +Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs VAT Bill Into Law,Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday signed into law the State VAT Bill as passed by the House of,politics +Pele Congratulates Ronaldo on Official Goals ‘Record’,Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals,sports +"Toyota Posts 54% Rise in Third-quarter Operating Profit, Hikes Full-year Forecast",Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday reported a bigger-than-expected 54% jump in third-quarter profit and jacked up its full-year earnings,business +California to Require Vaccine or Weekly Testing for State Workers,California will require millions of health care workers and state employees to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or get,health +Outspoken Billionaire Sun Dawu Jailed for 18 Years in China,"A prominent Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the latest in a string of punishments against",business +Nigeria: Court Orders Ex-Speaker Dogara to Vacate Seat Over Defection,Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the former Speaker of the House,politics +"Countries with Huge Debts Vulnerable to Financial Crises, Recession, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that economies with large external debts could be vulnerable to financial crises and,business +"Liverpool, Chelsea Claim Last Champions League Spots, Leicester Lose Out",Liverpool secured third place in the Premier League and Champions League football with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at,sports +Black Panther Will Not Be Recast Following Chadwick Boseman’s Death,"Chadwick Boseman's character in Black Panther will not be recast with a new actor for the blockbuster's sequel, Marvel Studios",entertainment +Russia Resumes Nord Stream Natural Gas Supply to Europe,The resumption of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline at reduced capacity followed a 10-day maintenance breakRead more,business +Economic Reforms Chief: Alex Okoh Re-appointed DG BPE By President Buhari,President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Alex Okoh as the Director-General of Nigeria's Bureau of Public Enterprises for a second four-year,business +Amazon Blames Inflation as It Increases Cost of Prime in Europe,The increases are steeper than the 17 percent jump in the Prime membership price that came into effect for new,entertainment +Chelsea Make Light Work of Spurs to Reach Carabao Cup Final,Chelsea eased into the Carabao Cup final as they closed out a comfortable semi-final win over Tottenham. Spurs never seriously,sports +"Nigeria: I Will Run Again For President, Says Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello",Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has hinted of his desire to have anothe shot at the Presidency in the,politics +Nigeria: CSOs Want Buhari to Sign Amended Electoral Act,"Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Civil Society Partners on Electoral Matters, have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to",politics +"Atiku’s Ideas on Security and Economy Interesting, Says UK High Commissioner to Nigeria",This came as Atiku sought increased collaboration between the governments of Nigeria and the UK in search solutions to issues,politics +"Chelsea’s Tuchel Criticises Premiership Schedule, Says His Side ‘Are Struggling’","Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has called the Premier League schedule ""not fair"" and said his side ""are struggling"" after sustaining",sports +Ighalo in United’s Squad for Champions League Game against Istanbul Başakşehir,"Former Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo may return to action tonight in Istanbul when Manchester United line up against the Turkish",sports +Trump’s Options of Reversing Election Defeat Narrow as Michigan Backs Biden Win,Donald Trump has had a fresh setback in his bid to overturn his loss in the US election as Michigan,politics +Amnesty Blames Top Covid Jab Makers for Vaccine Inequality,Six top manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine “are fuelling an unprecedented human rights crisis through their refusal to waive intellectual,health +Google Opens Paid-for Australia News Platform in Drive to Derail Canberra’s Content Payment Law,"Tech giant Google on Friday launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content",tech +Euro 2020: Germany to Play  England in Second Round After Late Draw with Hungary,Germany have edged their way into the Euro 2020 knockout stages after managing a late 2-2 draw to Hungary at,sports +BBC: British American Tobacco Negotiated Bribe for Mugabe,A BBC Panorama investigation has found evidence that suggests one of Britain's biggest companies paid a bribe to the former,business +Basketball: Nigeria Shock US 90-87 in pre-Olympic Opener,"This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer. Nigeria probably didn’t expect it, either. If there",sports +Nigeria Approves China’s Sinopharm Covid Vaccine,"The Nigerian government has approved the use of Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV Covid-19 vaccine in the country. Faisal Shuaib, the executive director,",health +Marvel Will Not Use Digital Double Of Chadwick Boseman For Black Panther 2 Sequel,"Following Chadwick Boseman's death in August, Marvel Studios has ruled out the possibility of digitally recreating the late actor for",entertainment +"AFCON 2023: Mauritius Win Appeal Against Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Now to Play Nigeria","The Director of Competitions of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Samson Adamu has confirmed that Mauritius won a",sports +Mbappe Gives France Comeback Win in Nations League Final Against Spain,Kylian Mbappe fired a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to,sports +Gas Crisis Leaves Europe Searching for Solutions,"A surge in gas prices has hit consumers and energy firms in the UK, with knock-on effects for the food",business +Microsoft to Build $1bn Data Centres in Greece,"Microsoft has announced plans to build three data centres in greater Athens, providing investment of up to one billion US",tech +Crystal Palace Star Zaha Becomes First Premier League Player Not to Take a Knee Before Match,Wilfried Zaha has become the first Premier League player not to take a knee before a match since the gesture,sports +"California’s Night-time Covid Curfew Begins, as US Cases Hit 12 Million","California began a night-time curfew on Saturday, in an attempt to curb a surge in coronavirus cases. The western state's",health +"Nigeria: Practice What You Preached At UN, Afenifere tells Buhari","The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Monday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to put into practice what he said about justice,",politics +Nigeria’s ‘The Milkmaid’ Makes International Feature Film Eligibility List for the Oscars,‘The Milkmaid’ is officially the first Nigerian film to go to the Oscars after the Executive Committee for the International Feature Film category,entertainment +"Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Omah Lay, Others to Join Idris Elba for 2021 Africa Day Concert",A star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most well-known faces on the continent has been announced for,entertainment +"Again, Trump Demands a Stop to Vote Counting",President Donald Trump has again demanded that election officials stop the counting of votes in the country’s November 3 election.,politics +"India Releases New Rules to Regulate Social Media, Digital News Platforms",Indian authorities have released new rules to regulate social media companies in a bid to introduce a major change in,tech +"In Serbia, Pro-Russia is Seen as the Winning Election Stance Amid Ukraine War","Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who has fostered close ties with Russia and refused to impose sanctions against Moscow for its",politics +American Airlines Plans Boeing 737 Max Return by Year-end,American Airlines Group plans to return Boeing 737 Max jets to service for passenger flights by the end of this,business +"OPEC Misses Production Target over Nigeria, Others’ Under-Performance",The inability of Nigeria and other members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to pump enough crude oil,business +Europe Races to Cut Russian Gas Usage Amid New Putin Warning,Putin warned that Russian supplies sent via the biggest pipeline to Europe could be reduced further and might even stop.Read more,business +Uncle Joe and the Shifting Dunes of the Middle East,"Dr. Saul Zadka, our international analyst, interviews himself about the recent visit of the American president to the region.Read more",politics +"Naomi Campbell, Lisa Folawiyo, Wizkid Headline ARISE FASHION WEEK at Dubai Expo 2020","ARISE FASHION WEEK, Africa’s dominant runway platform is coming to Dubai to showcase Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World at",entertainment +US Open: Naomi Osaka Wins in First Grand Slam Since French Open Withdrawal,Defending champion Naomi Osaka claimed a straight-set victory at the US Open on her first Grand Slam appearance since withdrawing,sports +Former Israel PM Netanyahu Negotiating Plea Bargain,"Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea bargain to end his corruption trial, news agencies have reported.",politics +Lookman Proud of Opening His Fulham Goal Account,"Anglo-Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, has said Fulham deserved maximum points after their ""disappointing"" 1-1 draw at Sheffield United on Sunday.",sports +"Trump to Resume Campaign with White House Event Saturday, Will Hold Rally Tuesday",US President Donald Trump will make his first official public appearance since he tested positive for COVID-19 by giving remarks,politics +Nigeria: APC Governors Hold Crucial Meeting on Sunday Over Future of Party,"Following the uncertainty over the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has tentatively been scheduled for February,",politics +"Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Reconnect after Nearly Six-Hour Global Outage","Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp lit up again late on Monday night GMT after a nearly six-hour outage that prevented",tech +"Nigeria Takes Delivery of 700,000 Covid Vaccine Doses from UK","About 700,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the United Kingdom (UK) have been received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,",health +Rivers Utd’s Clash with Bloemfontein Celtic Runs into Troubled Waters,Rivers United’s dream of consolidating their CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Bloemfontein Celtic today after winning the first leg 2-0,sports +"Divisive Politics Greatly Affecting Nigeria’s Unity, Former Nigerian President Jonathan Says",A former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says too much emphasis on divisive politics has greatly affected the unity of the,politics +UK Fails to Red List 17 European Countries Despite Recording Omicron,"Despite the presence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant in 17 countries in Europe, the United Kingdom has failed to",politics +"Police Brutality: John Boyega, Genevieve Nnaji, Davido, Cuppy Back #EndSARS Campaign",Protests against a Nigerian police unit have received a boost from celebrity support and viral campaigning. For more than a,entertainment +UNICEF: Over 50% of Nigerian Children under Five Unregistered,"United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried low birth registration in the country, stating that more than 50% of the",health +Coronavirus: Moody’s Predicts Long-lasting Revenue Losses for Emerging Market Sovereigns,"Emerging market sovereigns will suffer long-lasting revenue losses due to the coronavirus crisis, with governments' ability to implement and enforce",business +Man City 0-2 Man Utd: Red Devils End City’s Winning Run With Superb Derby Display,Manchester City's 21-game winning run was ended by their bitter rivals as Manchester United secured a deserved 2-0 victory at,sports +US: Democratic Group Complains Trump Funding Presidential Campaign Illegally,One of the biggest Democratic Party fundraising groups on Monday said it filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission,politics +"Spanish Super Cup: Barca, Madrid, Sociedad, Bilbao to Clash in Saudi Arabia","La Liga giants Real Madrid, Barcelona as well as Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will take part in the Spanish",sports +White House Chief of Staff Contracts COVID-19,"White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has frequently appeared at public events without wearing a mask, has been",politics +"UEFA Nations League: Werner Fit, Trio Doubtful as Germany Confront Switzerland",Germany striker Timo Werner is fully fit for their UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland tonight but there are still,sports +Nigeria’s Parliament Passes Petroleum Industry Bill,Nigeria's parliament on Thursday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after considering and adopting the report of its committee. In,politics +NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee Bucks to Win Over Golden State Warriors,Giannis Antetokounmpo hit his third triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks secured a 118-99 win over the Golden,sports +Geneva Airport Expecting Passenger Numbers to Fall by 66% amid Virus,"As the coronavirus pandemic rages on around the world, one of the worst hit industries has been the travel sector.",business +Argentine DJ Denies Giving Lionel Messi Covid after Receiving Death Threats,Argentine DJ Fer Palacio has denied accusations he infected Lionel Messi with COVID-19. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Messi,sports +Wolves 0-1 Liverpool: Jota Strike Sinks Former Club to End Reds Dismal League Run,Diogo Jota’s strike on his return to Wolves helped Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League but the,sports +Ghana Holds Key Policy Rate at 14.5% to Support Economic Activity,The Bank of Ghana kept its interest rates unchanged at an eight-year low of 14.5% during its November meeting. Governor,business +Commonwealth Games: Enekwechi Battles Walsh Again For Shotput Gold,"Four years ago, the Nigerian and the New Zealander battled for gold in Australia but it was Walsh, the 2017",sports +Nigeria: Ibadan Electricity Company Resolves Feud with AMCON,Strong indications emerged that the resumed negotiations between lawyers representing the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and the Asset Management,business +Nigeria Expects Next Batch of Covid Vaccines By September,Nigeria’s federal government has expressed hope that the country may receive more consignments of Covax-brokered Covid-19 vaccines between July and,health +Morata Fires Brace in Juventus Win at Dynamo Kyiv,Alvaro Morata scored twice as Andrea Pirlo's Juventus opened their Champions League campaign with victory at Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday,sports +DJ Khaled to Host MTV Africa Music Awards 2021,American musician and record executive DJ Khaled has been announced as the international host of the 2021 MTV Africa Music,entertainment +"Anambra Election: Use Minimum Force, Civil Defence Commandant Tells 20,000 Deployed Personnel","The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi has read out the riot act",politics +"Court Removes Oborevwori, Installs Edevbie as Delta PDP Guber Candidate","Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, disqualified the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate",politics +"Nigeria: Oyebanji, Oni, Kolawole in Three-Horse Race to Succeed Fayemi as Ekiti Governor",Thousands of voters will on Saturday file out in Ekiti State to elect a new governor that will succeed Kayode,politics +"19% Eligible Nigerians Vaccinated Against Covid, Says FG","Nigeria's federal government on Monday said the country has been able to fully vaccinate 21,236,404 of its eligible population with",health +Washing of Hands with Soap Cuts Deaths from Diarrhoea by Almost Half,"As the world commemorates this year's edition of the Global Handwashing Day, Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman Adamu",health +"IMF: 20 Sub-Saharan African Countries in Debt Distress, High Risk of Debt Distress","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that debt vulnerabilities remains elevated in Sub-Saharan Africa, with no fewer than",business +Ibrahimovic Scores 400th Career League Goal as Milan Beat Roma,Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 400th league goal and won a penalty as AC Milan claimed a narrow victory over Roma,sports +Lupin: Seven Charged in Paris Over Robbery On Set of Netflix Series,Seven people have been charged after an armed robbery was staged last month on the French film set of hit,entertainment +"Proud Boys Leader Released, Must Leave DC Before Trump Rally","The leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group was ordered to leave Washington, DC, on Tuesday until a June court",politics +‘Already in Circulation’: Nigeria Raises the Alarm as Africa-bound Fake Covid Vaccines Intercepted,"Nigeria’s federal government has raised the alarm over a case of 3,000 doses of fake Covid-19 vaccines to be exported",health +"Nigeria’s Crude Oil Exports Hit Three-Year Low, Says Report",West Africa’s oil exports slumped to the lowest level in at least three years last month as infrastructure woes for,business +"MultiChoice CEO Appears Before Nigeria Parliament, Says Pay-As-You-Go Not Feasible","The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, has said that Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) billing model is not",business +"To Beat INEC’s Deadline, Tinubu Quietly Submits Forms, Includes Placeholder as Running Mate","Desperate to beat the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress",politics +Napoli Officially Rename Home Ground Diego Armando Maradona Stadium,The Naples city council has unanimously approved a resolution that will change the name of Napoli's home stadium from Stadio,sports +Setback For Nigeria’s Petroleum Bill as House Steps Down Conference Committee Report,"Uncertainty continues to shroud the report of the National Assembly's conference committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), with the",business +"US, UN Demand Proof of Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Wellbeing","The UN and the United States on Friday demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts, amid rising concern for the Chinese",sports +Fox Anchor Chris Wallace Makes his Own News with Move to CNN,"Veteran anchor Chris Wallace has left Fox News after 18 years for CNN, dealing a significant blow to Fox's news",entertainment +Biden Says Future Rests in Renewable Energy,"US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said the ""future rests in renewable energy"" as he put distance between his",politics +"Joshua Knocks out Pulev in 9th Round, Edges Closer to Dream Fight with Fury","Anthony Joshua dominated and picked apart his mandatory heavyweight challenger Kubrat Pulev, scoring a ninth-round knockout to retain his WBA,",sports +Japan Minister Kono May Gain Rival Camp’s Support in PM Race,"Japanese COVID-19 vaccine minister Taro Kono’s chances of becoming the next leader of the ruling party, and subsequently prime minister,",politics +"Nigeria: Devolve More Powers to States, PDP Governors Tell Buhari",Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately,politics +Tunisia President Indicates Plans to Amend Constitution,"Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has indicated plans to change the country’s constitution, seven weeks after he seized power in moves",politics +Nigerian Government Says Its Working to Free Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda,Government officials in Nigeria say they are doing “everything possible” to ensure the release of singers Omah Lay and Tems,entertainment +Malabu Oil Deal: British Court Orders JP Morgan to Disclose Bank Records,Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday secured a major victory in its case against Malabu Oil and Gas after a United,business +"McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi Join Exodus out of Russia","McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric __ ubiquitous global brands and symbols of U.S. corporate might __ all announced",business +Rishi Sunak Vows to Take 4% off Income Tax,"This would amount to a 20% tax reduction, he said - the ""largest cut to income tax in 30 years"".Read more",politics +"Sub-Saharan Africa Set for First Recession in 25 Years, Says World Bank","The World Bank says it expects economic activity in Sub-Saharan African countries  to decline by 3.3% in 2020, the region’s",business +US Congress Set to Certify Joe Biden Election Victory Amid Protests,US lawmakers are set to meet on Wednesday to confirm Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election amid protests from,politics +"Bloomberg: Zenith, Access Banks Express Interest to Acquire Union Bank",Two Nigerian lenders - Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc - are among the list of financial institutions,business +South African Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Variant with Multiple Mutations,South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is,health +Coronavirus: US Starts Huge Vaccine Delivery Operation,"The US has begun delivering the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine ""across all states"" with the aim of inoculating more than 100",health +Nigeria Grants Dangote Cement $54m Tax Credit,"Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued Dangote Cement Plc, tax credit certificates valued at N22.321 billion. The tax",business +Hillary Clinton Publicly Reads Her 2016 Victory Speech for the First Time,Hillary Clinton has for the first time publicly read the victory speech she would have given had she won the,politics +Nigeria Withholds Assent as 136 Countries Ratify 15% Corporate Tax,At least 136 members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and G-20 Nations at the weekend agreed,business +"GAGE Awards 2021 Celebrates Nigeria’s Best Online Brands, Personalities","After what has been an interesting year for so many reasons, the GAGE Awards is finally taking centre stage on",entertainment +Markets on Edge as Traders Brace for Pelosi’s Possible Taiwan Visit,"Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of Asia, despite warnings from Biden administration officials, who",business +Europe Set to Lift Boeing 737 MAX Ban in January,Europe is set to lift its flight ban on the Boeing 737 MAX passenger jetliner in January after US regulators,tech +"Sanction APC Leaders for Assault on Democracy, Nigeria Opposition Party Urges Biden","Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden to impose strict sanctions",politics +"‘African Giant’ Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade Excite Global Audience at Nigeria’s Independence Event","Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Lola Rae and Burna Boy took to the stage as part",entertainment +A Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting,"Intermittent fasting is not a diet, it is a meal timing plan. What you’re doing is focusing on a specific",health +FIFA Bans Matches in Russia as 3 European Countries Refuse to Play Country in World Cup Qualifiers,FIFA has said no international football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be,sports +Rivers Governor Wike Advocates New Revenue Sharing Formula to Favour Nigerian States,Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has advocated a new revenue sharing formula that will increase the percentage Nigerian states get,politics +Ebrahim Raisi Sworn in as Iran’s Eighth President,Ebrahim Raisi has been sworn in as Iran’s eighth president. At the ceremony in the country’s parliament in Tehran on,politics +CBN to Establish International Financial Centre at Eko Atlantic City,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed plans by the apex bank to",business +Deutsche Lufthansa AG Decides on €2.1bn Capital Increase,"The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG today, with the approval of the Company's Supervisory Board, resolved to utilize the",business +"Nigeria: $10bn Train 7 Risks Suspension as Senate, Saipem Bicker",The ongoing bickering between the Senate and Saipem Nigeria Limited over alleged violation of the Nigerian Local Content Act in,business +Family Launches GoFundMe to Help Nigerian Teenage Golfer Attend Saudi Ladies Tourney,A GoFundMe appeal has been launched for Georgia Oboh to enable her attend the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International Tournament,sports +"Obaseki’s Victory in Edo Election Triumph of Democracy, Says Wike",Ernest Chinwo Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said the outcome of the Edo governorship election would be recorded in,politics +"Hong Kong Halts Use of Pfizer Vaccine, Cites Defective Lids",Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had,health +"Nigeria is Collapsing, Benue Governor Ortom Tells Buhari in Birthday Message","Governor of Benue State in Nigeria's North-Central Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday again drew Buhari’s attention to the fact",politics +Buhari Confident of Party’s Victory in Forthcoming Ondo Governorship Election,President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will win Saturday's governorship election in the south-western,politics +Ecobank Posts 33% Profit in June,"Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has recorded a 33.04 per cent increase in its profit before tax (PBT) in June, first",business +Lampard Excited by Ziyech Promise after First Chelsea Goal,Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he expects Hakim Ziyech to prove his value after the Moroccan star scored his,sports +"Premier League, EFL Agree £250m Rescue Package",The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have agreed a £250million rescue package to help ease the financial challenge,sports +"Germany, France, Italy, Spain to Resume Rollout after Declaring AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe",The EU's leading states are to restart their roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after Europe's medicines regulator concluded it,health +Heirs Holdings Oil Company Names Igiehon Pioneer CEO,"Heirs Holdings Oil & Gas (HHOG), Africa's integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of its management board, with Mr.",business +"Nigeria Proposes $2bn Supplementary Budget for Covid Vaccines, Others",Nigeria’s federal government has prepared a supplementary budget of N895.84 billion for the provision of COVID-19 pandemic vaccines and military,business +"Trump Organization, CFO Charged in ‘Sweeping’ 15-year Tax Fraud",Donald Trump's namesake company and longtime financial chief pleaded not guilty on Thursday to what a New York prosecutor,business +Nigeria Releases Spectrum Allocation for 5G Rollout,"Nigeria's federal government on Thursday in Abuja, officially handed over Spectrum Allocation for 5G deployment to the Nigerian Communications Commission",tech +"It’s Southerners’ Turn to Produce Next President, Ondo Governor Akeredolu Says","Chairman of Nigeria's Southern Governors’ Forum, and governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari",politics +"Nigeria: Again, Court Sacks Two Reps, 18 Cross River Assembly Members Over Defection","Barely two weeks after a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked the governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, his deputy",politics +Lasso Wins Ecuador Presidency in Upset Over Socialist Rival,"Ecuadorean banker Guillermo Lasso pulled off a surprise win in Sunday’s presidential runoff against socialist economist Andres Arauz, putting the",politics +"Ahead of October Launch, eNaira Platform Goes Live, Records One Million Hits in 24 Hours","The official website of the upcoming Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) digital currency, the eNaira, has gone live, exactly one",business +Covid-19: Nigeria Releases $25m for Local Vaccine Production,"Nigeria's Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says one out of every five persons tested in the last one week turned out",health +Leicester Bolster Top Four Hopes with Win Over Man United,Leicester City beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night to solidify their position in the Premier League,sports +"Nigeria’s North Not Afraid of Restructuring, Says Katsina Governor Masari","Katsina State governor and Chairman Northwest Governors' Forum, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari has dismissed insinuations that northerners are not favourably",politics +"Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Remits $4.7bn to Federation in One Year, Spends $20m on Moribund Refineries in August",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it remitted N47.42 billion (about $122m) to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).,business +New Year Brings More Cancelled Flights for Air Travellers,"For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By",business +Mali Announces Presidential Election Date,Mali's transitional government has announced 27 February 2022 as the date for the country's legislative and presidential elections. The West,politics +Egypt Non-oil Private Sector Shrinks For the First Time in Four Months,The IHS Markit Egypt PMI declined to 48.2 in December 2020 from 50.9 in November. The latest reading marked the,business +EU Agency Advises People to Get Second Dose Of AstraZeneca Despite Rare Risk of Blood Clots,The European Medicines Agency has advised people who have received a first dose of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to get the,health +"Behold, Nigeria’s Leading Techpreneurs","With the drastic shift from agrarian, industrial and information ages, the future is now tied to providing knowledge-based solutions to",tech +"OPEC, UAE Move to Resolve Oil Quota Stalemate","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has moved to sort out its impasse with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),",business +Bale Header Takes Spurs Second,Gareth Bale's first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton to go second in the Premier League,sports +Netflix Partners with Realness Institute to Launch Content Lab for African Writers,Netflix is partnering with African filmmaking organisation Realness Institute to create a content development lab for writers on the continent.,entertainment +Buhari Says Identity of His Successor Remains a Secret,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, revealed that he had his own agenda regarding the person that would succeed him,",politics +"Nigeria: How North Kept It’s Word, Pulled Off a Coup During APC Presidential Contest","The tension that characterised the lead up to the APC presidential primary and the eventual denouement, have made it difficult",politics +"Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Dead on Arrival, Says Former SGF Babachir Lawal But El-Rufai Says Competence Over Religion","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has warned the APC against allowing a Muslim as",politics +"Peter Obi Resigns from PDP, Withdraws From Party’s Presidential Primary","Former governor of Anambra State and presidential aspirant Peter Obi has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Obi, a",politics +Lionel Messi Wins Record Seventh Ballon d’Or,"Some of the most illustrious names in soccer’s long history only managed to win the Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most",sports +AstraZeneca ‘Agrees to Boost EU Vaccine Supplies’,"The EU says UK-Swedish drug firm AstraZeneca will now supply an additional nine million Covid vaccine doses by March, after",health +Oil Prices Up to $75 Ahead of OPEC+ Decision on Supply Cuts,"Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by lower U.S. inventories, as investors waited for a decision from key producers",business +"Amid Man City Interest, Kane Says De Bruyne Is ‘a Striker’s Dream’",Harry Kane has said he wants to stay in the Premier League and has encouraged interest from Manchester City by,sports +Belgium Complete Perfect Euro 2020 Group Campaign With Win Over Finland,Belgium completed a perfect group campaign with a 2-0 victory over Finland at the European Championship on Monday. An own,sports +UK First Country to Approve Pfizer/BioNTech Covid Vaccine for Mass Roll Out,The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British,health +Trump Wants Female nominee for Supreme Court,"I Like Women More Than Men, Says Trump, as He Promises to Pick a Female nominee for Vacant Supreme Court",politics +Chelsea’s Billionaire Owner Abramovich Takes Legal Action Against Putin Book,"Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has launched legal proceedings over what he calls ""false and defamatory statements"" in a book published",sports +"Tokyo 2020: Moroccan el-Bakkali Ends Kenya’s 40-year Dominance in 3,000-meters Steeplechase","Morocco's Soufiane el-Bakkali has won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to put an end to more than",sports +Nwakali: Visa Problems Almost Derailed My Career,"By Olawale Ajimotokan with agency report After overcoming initial paperworks that kept his on the sideline for almost six months,",sports +International Energy Agency Cuts Oil Demand Forecast as New Lockdowns Temper Recovery,The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered forecasts for global oil demand as renewed lockdowns to contain the Covid-19 pandemic,business +Nigeria’s NSA Says $1.8bn ‘Wasted’ on N/Delta Amnesty,"Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno says he has advised the country's President Muhammadu Buhari to end the Niger Delta",politics +Google Delays Office Return Until January as Covid Worries Linger,"Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing",business +Nigeria Awards 57 Marginal Oilfields to 161 Bidders,"Nigeria’s federal government has announced the conclusion of the bid round for the award of 57 marginal oilfields, won by",business +US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran in Final Days of Trump Presidency,"The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business",politics +"Nigeria Accuses South Africa’s MultiChoice of $4.36bn Tax Fraud, Moves to Freeze Accounts","The Nigerian government has moved to freeze and recover N1.8 trillion, some $4.36bn from accounts of South African companies, MultiChoice",business +China Disease Expert Says Covid Origins Probe Should Shift to US,A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the,health +Writer Apologises to Barca Teenager Ansu Fati over Racist Slant,Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has offered his support to teammate Ansu Fati after the 17-year-old was the subject of a,sports +"Nigeria: Southern Lawmakers Adopt Governors’ Resolutions on Rotational Presidency, PIB, Electoral Act",Members of Parliament from Nigeria's southern region have backed governors in their states by adopting resolutions reached by the Southern,politics +Pogba Sends Man United Top of Premier League After Narrow Win at Burnley,Paul Pogba’s second-half volley ensured Manchester United edged past a dogged Burnley to go three points clear at the top,sports +"Nigeria: Dangote, Flour Mills, BUA at War Over New Sugar Refinery","Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and the Chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria",business +"Single-dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine 66% Effective Against Covid-19, Drops Against SA Variant",Johnson & Johnson has said that its single-dose vaccine is 66% effective in preventing Covid-19 in a large global trial,health +"No Row over Addax Oil Blocks’ Revocation, Nigeria and China Say","The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Cui Jianchun, and Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, on Thursday met",business +Musicians Send Messages of Support to Covid-hit Singer Jeremih,50 Cent and Chance The Rapper have sent get well messages to singer Jeremih following reports he has been admitted,health +"Actor Alec Baldwin Fires Prop Gun on Movie Set, Killing Cinematographer","Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins",entertainment +"Retired Doctors, More Syringes: Biden Unveils US Vaccination Plan to Improve on Trump’s ‘Dismal Failure’",US President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up,health +"At 100, China’s Communist Party Looks to Cement Its Future","For China’s Communist Party, celebrating its 100th birthday on Thursday is not just about glorifying its past. It’s also about",politics +Sevilla 0-4 Chelsea: Giroud Breaks Champions League Record With Four-goal Haul in Spain,"Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has become the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick on a record breaking night,",sports +Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter Chief Executive,Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will step down as head of the social media platform he co-founded a decade and a,tech +"With Petroleum Act, Buhari Has Ushered in New Era for Nigeria’s Oil Sector, OPEC Says","The Secretary General, OPEC, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo has congratulated Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it marked significant milestone for Nigeria’s",business +"EU Has Spent €100m to Support Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Envoy",The European Union has so far committed over €100 million to assist in the sustenance of democratic governance in Nigeria,politics +"Nigeria: APC to Determine Presidential Candidate By Consensus, Says Borno Governor Zulum","Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Friday gave an indication that the 2023 presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives",politics +Republicans Back Trump as He Fights US Election Results,Senior members of the Republican party are backing US President Donald Trump in his refusal to concede to Democrat rival,politics +Nokia Warns of “Challenging” Year as It Plays Catch-up,Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia warned of challenges to come this year as it tries to catch up with,tech +European Fintech Start- up Mintos Smashes Crowdfunding Records by Raising €5.3 million in 24hrs,European Fintech start-up Mintos has broken crowdfunding records on Crowdcube by raising €5.3 million from nearly 5000 people in just,business +World Cup 2022: ‘Robbed’ South Africa Seek Replay of Ghana Game,"""Robbed"" South Africa are set to make a ""formal complaint"" about ""questionable decisions"" made by the match officials in Sunday's",sports +Nadal Faces Difficult Path to French Open Glory,"Rafael Nadal, who is seeking a record-extending 13th French Open title and a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam singles crown, was",sports +"Nigeria’s National Theatre Attracting FDIs, Ready November, Says Central Bank Chief Emefiele","Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Saturday said the Bankers’ Committee’s efforts to renovate",business +Ghana Becomes First Country to Receive Covid Vaccines through COVAX,"A flight carrying 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India landed in Ghana’s capital",health +Brazil Recall Eight Premier League Players for World Cup Qualifiers Despite UK ‘Red List’,Brazil have selected eight Premier League players for October's World Cup qualifiers despite the country remaining on the UK's travel,sports +Nigeria: Coalition of Northern Youth Groups Want CBN Governor Emefiele to Run for 2023 Presidency,"A coalition of 40 social cultural groups across the north, under the umbrella of “The unified Northern Nigeria Youths Forum”,",politics +UK Lab Suspended after False Negative Covid Tests,A COVID-19 testing laboratory in central England has been suspended over concern that it has been incorrectly giving negative PCR,health +Kim Kardashian Declared Legally Single in Divorce with Kanye West,"Kim Kardashian is a single woman once again after nearly eight years married to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.",entertainment +Moderna Launches Clinical Trials for HIV Vaccine,Human clinical trials have started for an experimental HIV vaccine that uses the same kind of mRNA technology found in,health +Why You Should Try Intermittent Fasting,You’re probably living under a rock if you’ve not heard about intermittent fasting because it’s one of the most popular,health +Manchester City Stroll into Champions League Quarterfinals With Comfortable Win Over Monchengladbach,Manchester City marched into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the fourth straight season after a 2-0 win over,sports +Las Vegas Lights Up for Fury-Wilder Trilogy Fight on Saturday Night,One of 2021's most anticipated bouts will roar into action in Las Vegas on Saturday as heavyweights Tyson Fury and,sports +UAE Opens Visa Application Centre in Lagos,The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated a visa application and document attestation centre at the office of the UAE,business +Mars Rover Perseverance Begins Exploration of Red Planet,The US space agency's Perseverance rover has wiggled its wheels and undertaken its first Martian drive. It didn't move far,tech +Evergrande Makes Coupon Payment Before Friday Deadline,"Developer China Evergrande Group has made an interest payment for an offshore bond before a grace period expired on Friday,",business +#EndSARS Protest Hijacked as Nigerian Governor Speaks on ‘Assassination Attempt’,Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has shielded #EndSARS protesters from Saturdays' attack on his life pinning the charge which he,politics +"Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry to Face Liquidity Challenges in 2022, Report Says","Nigeria’s oil and gas industry may struggle with liquidity challenges in 2022, a new report by Mordor Intelligence, a global",business +Nigeria’s Marginal Fields: NUPRC Invites Reserve Bidders after Winners Fail to Pay Within Stipulated Time,The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday invited reserve bidders for the 2020 marginal fields programme completed in,business +"Tinubu’s Victory at APC Primary Pits Him Against PDP’s Atiku in Straight Fight for Nigeria’s President Seat, as Buhari assures Tinubu of support","Without disregard for other political parties and their candidates, the 2023 presidential election is going to be a straight fight",politics +Democrats Take Control of US Senate with Warnock and Ossoff Wins,The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden has won control of the Senate - and of Congress overall -,politics +"Russia Court Fines Google, Meta Platforms",A Moscow court on Friday said it was fining Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) 7.2 billion roubles ($98 million) for what it,tech +Baidu Unveils New Self-Driving Taxi in China,"Baidu says its new model, the Apollo RT6, has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience.Read more",tech +"AFEX Tops Agriculture, Commodities List in FT’s Ranking of African Companies","AFEX, Nigeria's commodities market player and the country's first private sector commodities exchange, has been listed on the Financial Times",business +Buhari Suspends Nigeria Ports Authority MD Bala-Usman Following Transport Minister Amaechi’s Request,"Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi’s two-year plot to shove aside Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza",business +Covid: Several Countries Reintroduce Restrictions Amid Struggle to Contain Delta Variant,Authorities in several countries – from Bangladesh and Indonesia to Australia and Israel – are racing to contain the spread,health +World Bank Raises Nigeria’s GDP Growth Forecast to 1.8%,"The World Bank has increased Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for 2021 to 1.8 per cent, higher than",business +Canada PM Justin Trudeau Hit By Stones on Campaign Trail,Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was returning,politics +Prosecutor Calls R. Kelly a ‘Predator’ as Sex Abuse Trial Begins,R. Kelly is a “predator” who demanded absolute fealty from the many women and underage girls he dominated in a,entertainment +Jay-Z Sells Half of Ace of Spades Champagne to LVMH,"French conglomerate LVMH has purchased a 50% stake in rapper-mogul Jay-Z’s Champagne house, Armand de Brignac. Popularly known as ‘Ace",entertainment +"Tax War: Despite Losing in Court, Nigeria’s Inland Revenue Service Insists on Collecting VAT",The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed taxpayers they must continue to comply with their Value Added Tax (VAT),business +Nigeria: CBN Unveils Strategy to Cut Wheat Importation By 60% in Two Years,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday flagged-off the first ever rain-fed wheat programme in the country, which aims",business +Twitter Shares Tumble More Than 10% After Site Permanently Bans Trump,Shares of Twitter sank more than 10% on Monday after the social media company permanently banned President Donald Trump from,tech +Analysts Foresee Faster Economic Recovery for Nigeria as Oil Price Hits $60,"Analysts on Monday predicted a faster economic recovery for Nigeria as crude oil prices, at $60 per barrel, hit a",business +Djokovic Spends Orthodox Christmas in Australian Detention Amid Legal Fight,World number one Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fight a government,sports +Bazoum Sworn-in as Niger President Two Days after ‘Attempted Coup’,Mohamed Bazoum has been sworn-in as Niger President in a democratic watershed overshadowed by armed groups’ violence and an alleged,politics +"Nigeria Governors Doubt NNPC’s N287bn Profit, Call for More Transparency",The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday questioned the veracity of the profit recently declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum,politics +Nigeria: APC in Jeopardy Over Buni’s Continued Stay as National Chair,Wednesday’s Supreme Court judgement in the Ondo State governorship election might have opened the pandora’s box within the All Progressives,politics +Stakeholders Foresee Growth Opportunities in Nigerian Stock Exchange’s Demutualisation,Stakeholders in Nigeria’s capital market have hailed the final approval given by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the,business +"Nigeria: Again, APC Moves Convention, Now March 26","Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to hold its national convention on March 26, a month away from the",politics +Nigeria: Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Moghalu to Run for President Again,"A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu has declared his intention to run for president",politics +How 270 Crypto Addresses Laundered $1.3bn in 2020,Criminals are using a small group of cryptocurrency brokers and services to launder hundreds of millions of dollars of dirty,business +"Nigerian Star Teni Teams Up With Davido in New Song, ‘For You’","Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has joined forces with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new single, ‘For You'. The",entertainment +Cholera Looms as Refuse Heaps Litter Abuja,Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to express fear of the possibility of the outbreak of cholera,health +Credit Suisse Considers Job Cuts to Get Out of the Red,"The bank, which began trimming frontline roles in Asia in July, is mulling an aggressive plan to reduce its headcount,",business +Man City Sign Ruben Dias from Benfica,Manchester City have signed 23-year-old defender Ruben Dias from Benfica on a six-year deal for about £65m. Argentine centre-back Nicolas,sports +Kanye West Now ‘Richest Black Person in US History’ with $6.6 Billion Net Worth,"Now worth a whopping $6.6 billion, producer, rapper, and fashion mogul Kanye West is the richest African American in the",business +"Brazilian Government, Embraer Commend Air Peace as Airline Turns 7","The Brazilian Government, represented by the Head of Mission, Embassy of Brazil in Nigeria, Ambassador Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, and",business +Nigerian Governors Meet Wednesday Over New Covid Safety Measures,"Nigerian governors have scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 20, to review and consider new safety measures in view of",health +Netflix Raises Monthly Prices in Both US and Canada,Netflix Inc has raised its monthly subscription price by $1 to $2 per month in the United States depending on,entertainment +"Biden Should Expand Antitrust Cases, Break up Tech Companies, Washington Group Says","The Biden administration should expand antitrust cases against Alphabet’s Google and Facebook and encourage breaking up companies, according to a",tech +"More ‘Pain and Suffering’ Ahead as Covid Cases Rise, Fauci Says",Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as Covid-19 cases climb again and,health +Uber Sells Driverless Car Subsidiary to Start-up Aurora Technologies,"Uber is selling its driverless car subsidiary to start-up Aurora Technologies, abandoning a unit that Uber's founder once hailed as",business +Abuja School of Political Thoughts Charges INEC to Reject Fraudulent Submission of Candidates,"The Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  to reject fraudulent",politics +Djokovic Wins First Match After Disqualification from US Open,Novak Djokovic returned to action after his US Open disqualification with a convincing second-round win over Salvatore Caruso at the,sports +Buhari: I was Given List of 30 Presidential Aspirants to Choose Successor But I Declined,"The President added that if he had anointed a candidate, his decision would have affected Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.Read more",politics +La Liga President Tebas ‘Ready’ for Messi’s Departure From Spain,"La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is ""ready"" for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City,",sports +AfDB’s Adesina Says Current Role Won’t Allow Him Run for Nigeria President,"Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is not running for the office of the president of Nigeria.",politics +Neil Lennon Resigns as Celtic Boss With Club 18 Points Behind Rangers,Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Lennon took,sports +Chelsea Become Club World Champions as Late Havertz Penalty Ends Palmeiras’ Resistance,"Once again, Kai Havertz was the match-winner. On Saturday evening in Abu Dhabi, the man who scored the only goal",sports +"Elon Musk Questions Accuracy of Covid-19 Tests, Says He ‘Most Likely’ Has Moderate Case","Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Saturday he “most likely” has a moderate case of Covid-19, as",health +Covid: Nigeria Approves $14m for 37 Oxygen Plants,Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of an oxygen production plant in each of the 36,health +Nigeria’s Presidential Options: The Die is Cast,"A few weeks from now, two of these men – one each from the two main political parties – would",politics +Bamidele: I’ll Challenge Ekiti APC Governorship Primary,"The Chairman, Southern Senators' Forum and one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Ekiti State, Senator Opeyemi",politics +"Nigerian Ministers Nwajiuba, Onu, Akpabio Resign Following Buhari’s Directive to Appointees with Political Ambitions","Nigeria's Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; and Minister of",politics +Canada Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine for Children Aged 12 And Older,"Canada’s health regulator has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older. Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at",health +Zambian Opposition Leader Hichilema Wins By Landslide in Presidential Vote,Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema secured a shock landslide victory in the nation’s presidential election. Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairman,politics +"Nigeria: APC, PDP Senators Rally to Pass e-Transmission of Election Results","The controversial clause on the electronic transmission of election results as contained in the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021,",politics +Credit Suisse Faces Money Laundering Charges in Trial of Bulgarian Cocaine Traffickers,Credit Suisse will face charges in a Swiss court on Monday of allowing an alleged Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang to,business +"PDP Primary Is Past, Atiku Now My Candidate, Says Benue Governor Ortom","Meanwhile, Atiku has continued to reach out to some of his old political associates in the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics +Chelsea Set to Replace Lampard with Tuchel,"Chelsea will replace Frank Lampard with Thomas Tuchel, Raphael Honigstein can reveal. Lampard will lose his job as Chelsea manager",sports +Joshua Commends Usyk for ‘Jumping in at the Deep End’ with Heavyweight Title Bid,"Anthony Joshua has commended Oleksandr Usyk for ""jumping in at the deep end"" with his world heavyweight title tilt after",sports +Stakeholders Hail Reappointment of Bala-Usman as Nigeria Ports Boss,Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have hailed the reappointment of Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports,business +"Peloton Reverses Course, Decides to Recall Treadmills after Injuries, Death","Peloton announced a recall of its treadmills on Wednesday, reversing course just weeks after saying there was “no reason” to",business +"DMX, Rapper and Actor, Dies at 50","DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement.",entertainment +FA Cup: Werner Scores as Chelsea Pummel Morecambe 4-0,"Last season's FA Cup runners-up Chelsea returned to winning ways, comfortably beating League Two Morecambe to reach the fourth round",sports +"‘Tabloid Racism’ Large Part of Why We Left UK, Prince Harry Says",The Duke of Sussex has said racism from the tabloid press that filtered into the rest of society was a,entertainment +Ant Group IPO Set for Further Delay as Jack Ma Plans to Give Up Control,"Ma’s retreat comes after Beijing derailed Ant’s blockbuster IPO almost two years ago, and demanded the group restructure.Read more",business +Nigeria Civil Aviation Approves Commercial Flight Operations at Bayelsa Airport,"After months of expectation, the Bayelsa State Government-owned airport finally received the nod of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)",business +"With 50% Increase, Oil Price Records Biggest Annual Gain Since 2009","Oil prices fell at the weekend but still posted the biggest annual gains since 2009, spurred by the global economic",business +"Teenager Swiatek Wins French Open, Becomes Lowest-ranked Woman to Triumph at Roland Garros",Polish teenager Iga Swiatek completed a stunning rise by becoming the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open after beating,sports +China Limits Children to 3 Hours of Online Gaming a Week,"China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far",tech +"UK Minister Visits Nigeria to Support Businesses, Strengthen Economic Partnership","The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Vicky Ford, will be visiting Nigeria for the first time",business +Twitter Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Plan to Block Elon Musk From Increasing Stake,"Twitter Inc. moved to prevent Elon Musk from significantly increasing his stake, a day after he unveiled a $43 billion",tech +Randy Waldrum Appointed Super Falcons’ Head Coach,The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Randy Waldrum as the new Head Coach of the senior women,sports +"Nigeria: Petrol to Remain at N165 Per Litre, Says Regulator",Despite the position of some oil marketers that the current pump price for petrol in Nigeria is unsustainable following long,business +Pop Smoke’s ‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’ Goes 2X Platinum in Less Than Five Months,It’s another bittersweet victory for Pop Smoke. The fallen Brooklyn rapper’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon debut,entertainment +"Nigeria: Confusion in APC Over Zoning of Chairmanship, Buni’s Ambition","Ahead of its National Convention on February 26, there is confusion in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the",politics +Microsoft Cloud Business Drives Quarterly Results as Pandemic Boosts Growth,"Microsoft’s cloud computing business slightly re-accelerated and its Teams messaging and collaboration software won new users, as a pandemic-driven shift",business +"Nigeria Records 32 Deaths, 170 Cases of Lassa Fever in Three Weeks","At least 32 people have died of Lassa fever since the beginning of the New Year, according to data from",health +UK-Funded African Initiative Invests £60m in 360 Renewable Energy Projects,"The Innovate UK KTN, Global Alliance Africa Project, a United Kingdom-funded knowledge-based programme set up to provide solutions to Africa's",business +Rio Lawmakers Rename Iconic Maracana Stadium after Pele,"Rio de Janeiro's state legislators on Monday renamed the world-famous Maracanã stadium after Brazilian football legend, Pelé. The officials voted",sports +AFCON: Guinea-Bissau Miss Late Penalty in Group D Draw with Sudan,Guinea-Bissau missed a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup,sports +"Nigeria: FIRS Lauds 20 Top Performing Tax Companies, NLPG, NNPC, Mobil Producing, Others","The Executive Chairman, Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami, has commended 20 top-performing taxpayers whose compliances to",business +Former Liverpool Manager Gerard Houllier Dies Aged 73,Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73. The Frenchman managed the Reds from 1998-2004 and,sports +Bayern Munich 2-3 PSG: Mbappe Brace Gives Parisans Advantage in Wild Champions League Quarter-final,An enthralling Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain was bookended by goals from Kylian Mbappe.,sports +"Euro 2020: Ukraine Stun Sweden in Extra Time, Book Quarterfinal Clash with England in Rome",Artem Dovbyk scored a late extra-time winner as Ukraine beat 10-man Sweden 2-1 at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Tuesday,sports +APC Declares Free Nomination Forms for Women Seeking Elective Office in 2023,"Ahead of the 2023 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared free nomination forms for female aspirants who intend",politics +Titan Trust Acquires Majority Stake in Union Bank,Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB) has become the majority shareholder in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. This followed an agreement,business +"Former US President Bill Clinton Recovering from Infection in Hospital, Doctors Say","U.S. former President Bill Clinton is recovering after two days of treatment for an infection in a California hospital, his",health +"Covid-19: Tanzania not Planning to Import Vaccine, Chooses Local Herbs","Reports suggest Tanzania has no plans to import Covid-19 vaccines, and will instead pin its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview",health +Nigeria: NAFDAC Puts Fake Medicine in Circulation at 15 per cent,"Nigeria's National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said contrary to report that 70 per cent of",health +"Rivers Governor Wike Accuses Boundary Commission of Corruption, Tells Buhari to Monitor Agency","Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in Nigeria's South-South has slammed the National Boundary Commission as corrupt, advising President Muhammadu",politics +Nigeria: Zipline Signs MoU with Kaduna to Transport Vaccines with Drones,"An American company with specialization in medical product delivery, Zipline, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kaduna State",health +Elon Musk Says Twitter Legal Team Told Him He Violated an NDA,Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that Twitter Inc's legal team accused him of violating a nondisclosure agreement by revealing that,business +Aubameyang Penalty Lifts Arsenal over Man United,Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half penalty gave Arsenal their first Premier League away win over Manchester United since 2006. Aubameyang ended a,sports +"Nigeria’s Stock Market Shrugs Off Insecurity Worries, Gains N3.02trn in Q1","The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gained N3.02 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, notwithstanding",business +Oil Price Surges Past $70 for First Time Since Pandemic after Attack on Saudi Facilities,"Brent crude futures surged above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, while",business +Nigeria Governors Meet Thursday Over Distribution of Covid Vaccines,The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states of the federation will on Thursday meet to discuss modalities for the distribution of,health +"DJ Khaled Releases New Album with Jay Z, Nas, Cardi B, Drake","DJ Khaled has released his 12th studio album, ‘Khaled Khaled,’ nearly two years since his last full-length project. The star-studded,",entertainment +"Nigerian Magnate Otedola Says ‘No Interest’ in Holding Any Board Position in FBN Holdings, First Bank","The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and billionaire businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola has debunked speculations that he is interested in",business +Mozambique on High Alert Over Growing Covid-19 Cases,Mozambique is on high alert as the country continues to witness an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. The,health +Unvaccinated Man Denied Heart Transplant by Boston Hospital,A US hospital has rejected a patient for a heart transplant at least in part because he is not vaccinated,health +Soyinka Chides Nigeria’s Parliament for Ignoring Clamour for Restructuring,"Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday criticised the National Assembly for not concretely taking up the clamour for the",politics +Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Renews LIRS Boss Subair’s Appointment,"Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the reappointment of Mr. Hamzat Ayodele Subair for a second and final",business +Report: Nigeria’s PMI Hits 18-month High in July,"According to a report by Stanbic IBTC Bank, Nigeria’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increases 55.4 in July from 53.6 in",business +Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Says Local Governments Will Make Money If Autonomous,"Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the reform and autonomy of local government areas, as they would only be",politics +"Super Eagles Coach Yusuf Invites Musa, Simon, 28 Others for Mexico, Ecuador Friendlies","Super Eagles’ First Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf has released a list of 30 players, including captain Ahmed Musa and forward",sports +"Nigeria Budgets $12m to Monitor WhatsApp, Others","Nigeria’s federal government has earmarked N4.8 billion for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to monitor WhatsApp, an encrypted messaging application,",tech +Nigeria Qualify for 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations,"Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday night overpowered fit-fighting Cote d’Ivoire in an explosive semi final match to reach",sports +"Amazon Gains Record $190bn in Value, One Day after Meta’s Record Plunge",A day after Facebook owner Meta Platforms (msuffered the deepest loss of stock market value in history for a U.S.,business +Bidder Pays $28m for Space Trip with Amazon’s Bezos,A mystery bidder has paid $28m (£20m) for a seat on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's first crewed spaceflight by the,business +"Billionaire Nigerian Businessman, Akin-Olugbade, Dies of Covid-19","The Covid-19 pandemic on Wednesday claiming billionaire businessman and legal icon, Chief Bolu Akin-Olugbade. According to family sources, he died",health +"Ex-President Bartomeu, Others Arrested as Police Raid FC Barcelona","A police operation is ongoing at Barcelona football club and several arrests have been made, a police spokesperson said. “We",sports +"Japan to Eliminate Gasoline Vehicles by Mid-2030s, Boost Green Growth","Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in the next 15 years, the government said on Friday in a plan to",tech +Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick and Governor Okowa Set For Delta Football Summit,"Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori; President",sports +Burnley 1-1 Arsenal: Xhaka Clanger Costs Gunners Amid Late Handball Drama,Granit Xhaka's clanger saw Arsenal throw away a lead as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at,sports +Re-emergence of Fuel Subsidy in Nigeria Worrisome: IMF,The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern over the re-emergence of fuel subsidy in Nigeria in the face of the,business +World Bank: Nigeria Must Consider Opportunity Cost of Fuel Subsidy,"The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, has called on the Nigerian government to consider the opportunity cost",business +Moderna Set to Test Coronavirus Booster Shot For South African Strain,"Drugmaker, Moderna says it has shipped doses of its variant-specific booster shot to the National Institutes of Health for clinical",health +China Approves Homegrown Covid-19 Vaccine for General Use,"China has approved its first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine in the global",health +Rwandan President Kagame Wants To Build Africa’s First mRNA Vaccine Plant. Can He Do It?,"Sanyade Okoli, CEO of Alpha",business +Heathrow Airport Introduces 20-minute Covid Test,Passengers flying from Heathrow to Hong Kong and Italy on Tuesday will be the first to have the option of,business +Kenya Stops Giving First Doses of AstraZeneca Jabs,Kenya’s health ministry has advised hospitals to stop giving first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe,health +Man United Club Shop Runs out of No. 7s as Fans Queue for Ronaldo Shirts Despite Star Pushing for Exit,"His popularity remains sky-high, with fans queueing to get his name on the back of their replica jerseys.Read more",sports +Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs by N2.04trn in Q1 to N41.6trn,"Nigeria’s total public debt stock, comprising the debt obligations of the federal government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)",business +Otedola: How IBB Asked Jonathan to Sit on Yar’Adua’s Chair in 2010,"Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has revealed how ex-Nigerian military president Ibrahim Babangida asked then vice president Goodluck Jonathan to ""sit",politics +Griezmann: Barcelona’s Defeat by Juve Wake-up Call,Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann believes his side's 3-0 defeat by Juventus in the Champions League could be just what his,sports +"Fury Ordered to Fight Wilder Again, Proposed August Fight with Joshua in Doubt","Tyson Fury has been ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time, casting doubt over a proposed August super",sports +Nigeria Senate Prevails on Abaribe to Withdraw Bill Establishing Armed Forces Commission,There was palpable tension in the Nigerian Senate following a controversial ruling by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan on a bill that,politics +"Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini Face 20-Month Suspended Jail Sentences in FIFA Fraud Trial",Prosecutors in the fraud trial of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and vice president Michel Platini asked Wednesday for both,sports +Novak Djokovic on Australian Open Entry List Despite Vaccine Uncertainty,"World number one Novak Djokovic has been entered into the Australian Open despite uncertainty over his Covid vaccination status, while",sports +Man United to Play Europa League in 2021 After Crashing Out of Champions League at Leipzig,Manchester United's season suffered a huge blow as a defeat at German side RB Leipzig knocked them out of the,sports +UK PM Johnson Faces Plot to Trigger Leadership Challenge,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Wednesday fighting to shore up his premiership after a revolt by his own,politics +Nigeria; Senate President Lawan Cautions Regional Leaders Against Dictatorship,"Nigeria Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan has advised political leaders in West Africa to desist from dictatorship and allow for",politics +"AstraZeneca May Have Used Outdated Info in Vaccine Trial, US Health Officials Say","Results from a US trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have used “outdated information,” US federal health officials have said.",health +Abdullahi Gets Nigeria Call to Replace Injured Onyeka Ahead of Sierra Leone Games,Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has invited Shehu Abdullahi to replace injured Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka for their 2022 Africa Cup,sports +Man United Striker Martial Tells Club He Wants to Leave,"French striker Anthony Martial has told Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick he wants to leave. Rangnick said he ""spoke",sports +Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to Skip Games Over Covid-19 Fears,"North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to",sports +Ghana Declares First-Ever Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease,Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever in the same family as the more well-known Ebola virus disease.Read more,health +"US Open: Focus on History-Chasing Djokovic as Federer, Nadal Missing",Serbian top seed Novak Djokovic will be the centre of attention as he bids to win a historic 21st Grand,sports +"Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ Thrills Fans, Reignites ‘Best Nigerian Artist’ Debate",Nigerian popstar Davido has released his highly-anticipated third studio album ‘A Better Time’ to the elation of his fans and,entertainment +"Money Laundering: ICPC Probes Completed, Unoccupied Housing Estates in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt","The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Monday, revealed that it had commenced investigation into completed",business +Twitter Reverts to Old Retweet Function after US Election,Twitter Inc is reversing changes made to its retweet function intended to curb the spread of misinformation during the US,tech +Official Memorial Services for Rapper DMX Have Been Announced,The official memorial services for legendary rapper and actor Earl “DMX” Simmons have been announced. There will be two memorial,entertainment +Tokyo Olympics President to Step Down Over Sexist Remarks,"Japan’s Kyodo news agency and others reported on Thursday — citing unnamed sources — that Yoshiro Mori, President of the",sports +"Jupiter, Saturn To See Closest Alignment in 400 Years","Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky on Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since",tech +OPEC Sec-Gen Barkindo Says Declining Investments in Oil Sector May Spur Market Volatility,"The Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Dr. Sanusi Barkindo, on Tuesday warned that lack of",business +Kamaru Usman Clinches Record Thirteenth-straight UFC Welterweight Win,Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title by winning his 13th successive UFC bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The,sports +Seven-Time Formula One Champion Hamilton Receives Knighthood,"Britain’s seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton received a knighthood for services to motorsport on Wednesday, days after losing out",sports +"I Acted in First Bank’s Interest, Sacked Chairman Awosika Says","The sacked Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, has said she acted in truth and honesty in",business +"#EndSARS: Lewis Hamilton, Kerry Washington Speak Out Against Police Brutality in Nigeria, Davido Condemns Violence","Lewis Hamilton, Kerry Washington and Bernice King are the latest international stars and notable figures to lend their voices to",sports +Nigeria: Shell to Pay $110 Million to End 30-Year Ogoni Oil Spill Case,"Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), has finally agreed to pay compensation for oil spillages in the Ogoni community",business +"Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Havertz, Jorginho Boost Blues’ Top Four Hopes",Thomas Tuchel got the better of Carlo Ancelotti as Chelsea edged out Everton 2-0 in Monday night’s Premier League top,sports +WHO Expresses Concern Over Ebola Resurgence in West Africa,The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the resurgence of Ebola in West Africa and activated response efforts.,health +Nigeria Backs Global Efforts Against Marine Plastic Pollution,President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria's commitment to an international legally binding instrument to reduce the menace of marine plastic,health +Zidane in ‘Serious Danger’ as Real Madrid Crisis Deepens,Kyiv's Olympic Stadium was the scene of Zinedine Zidane's last stand as Real Madrid coach before resigning in stunning fashion,sports +"Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles Pulls Out of Gymnastics Team Final, Wants to ‘Focus on Mental Health’","Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles has pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final saying she ""have to focus",sports +China Warns Taiwan Independence ‘Means War’ as US Pledges Support,"China has in a strong statement warned that attempts by Taiwan to seek independence from Beijing ""means war"". The warning",politics +Fifteen Asian-Pacific Countries Sign World’s Biggest Trade Deal,"Fifteen countries have formed the world's largest trading bloc, covering nearly a third of the global economy. The Regional Comprehensive",business +Fintech Startup TeamApt Now Operates Nigeria’s Largest Non-bank Mobile Money Platform,"Moniepoint, the mobile money platform launched last year by Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt, has become the largest non-bank mobile money",business +Immunised But Banned: EU Says Not All Covid Vaccines Equal,"After Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor and his wife received two doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in Nigeria, they assumed they would",health +Former New York Governor Cuomo Charged with Misdemeanor Sex Offence,A criminal complaint charging former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a misdemeanor sex offense was filed on Thursday in,politics +Serena Williams Makes Winning Return to Tennis with Doubles Victory Ahead of Wimbledon,Serena Williams made a winning return to action at the Eastbourne International on Tuesday as she and partner Ons Jabeur,sports +"Nigeria: APC May Opt for Consensus Candidate for Presidency, Kebbi Governor Bagudu Says","Chairman of Nigeria's Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), and Kebbi State governor, Atiku Bagudu, on Monday said the All Progressive Congress",politics +Porto 2 Juventus 1: Ronaldo and Co Fall to First Leg Loss in Portugal,Porto stunned Juventus by punishing a huge error to score after 63 seconds of Wednesday's Champions League tie. The Serie,sports +20-Year Lifespan Solar Energy Makes Entry into Nigeria,"Infrastructural challenges facing rural communities in Nigeria should ease, as solar energy system with a 20-year lifespan arrives in the",tech +The Weeknd Gets Annual Holiday in Canada for Super Bowl Performance,"In honour of his halftime Super Bowl show, Toronto mayor John Tory announced the city's decision to enshrine Feb. 7",entertainment +Mbappe Scores Hattrick as PSG Thump Barcelona 4-1 at Camp Nou,Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning hat-trick as Paris St-Germain ripped Barcelona apart in the first leg of their Champions League,sports +"UK Firm Targets 70 Million Nigerians in $500m Medical, Hospitality Investment","A United Kingdom (UK) based firm, HP Kapital Limited and the FHT Ventures Plc on Tuesday in Abuja, unveiled a",health +"Despite Being Banned in Nigeria, Twitter Records $1.28bn Revenue Increase In Q3 2021","Despite Twitter ban in Nigeria, the platform recorded $1.28 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, representing a",tech +Kurz to Quit as Austrian Chancellor Amid Corruption Probe,Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Saturday that he will step down in a bid to defuse a government crisis triggered,politics +"Nigeria: PDP Sues APC and Caretaker Chairman Buni, Demands His Removal as Yobe Governor","Nigeria's opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the removal",politics +"Again, OPEC Cuts 2021 Oil Demand Projection","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), projected Thursday that world oil demand in 2021 will rebound more slowly than",business +"Divestments from Oil Sector will Not End Carbon Emissions, OPEC Sec-Gen Says","Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Dr. Mohammed Barkindo, on Monday said the current moves by countries",business +Nigeria: APC Screens Presidential Aspirants May 23,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of its 25 presidential aspirants for May 23, 2022, just as",politics +White House Chief of Staff Contracts COVID-19,"White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has frequently appeared at public events without wearing a mask, has been",health +"Presidency Shutting Me Out of Aso Rock for Being Critical of Buhari, Benue Governor Ortom Alleges","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday, accused Nigeria's presidency of deliberately shutting him out of Aso Rock, and preventing",politics +Man City Prevail over Arsenal in Hard-fought 1-0 Win,Stand-in skipper Raheem Sterling scored the only goal as Manchester City returned to winning ways in their Premier League clash,sports +Nigeria Says N250bn Sukuk Proceeds to Form Part of 2021 Capital Funding,Nigeria's federal government has explained that proceeds of the N250 billion sovereign Sukuk issued last December by the Debt Management,business +Uganda Accuses US of Subversion after Envoy Tries to Visit Bobi Wine’s House,Uganda has accused the United States of trying to subvert last week’s presidential elections after the US ambassador attempted to,politics +Rapper Offset Detained By Police During His Instagram Live,"A passenger in a car driven by Migos rapper Offset was arrested for carrying a concealed, loaded firearm. The Beverly",entertainment +Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Lists Benefits of ‘Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ for Diaspora Remittances,"Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Saturday highlighted the benefits of the newly introduced “CBN Naira",business +Vaccine 90% Effective in Major  COVID-19 Breakthrough,"A Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer has been found to be more than 90% effective in preventing the virus,",health +"Amid Divorce Proceedings, Bill Gates Acknowledges Affair with Employee Which Microsoft Investigated","Bill Gates acknowledged through a spokeswoman that he had an extramarital affair with a Microsoft employee, which Microsoft said led",business +New York Assembly Prepares to Impeach Governor Cuomo If He Doesn’t Resign,A majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he doesn't resign over investigative,politics +Chemutai Becomes First Ugandan Woman to Win Olympic Medal,Peruth Chemutai became the first Ugandan woman ever to win an Olympic medal as she claimed gold in the women's,sports +"Long Fuel Queues Return in Abuja, Adjoining States","After weeks of respite, following more than three months of punishing petrol scarcity nationwide, long queues have appeared in Abuja",business +Telkom Launches WhatsApp-based Digital Wallet,"South Africa’s telecommunication company, Telkom, has launched a digital wallet that allows users to pay others and get paid themselves",business +Ronaldo Denied Last-gasp Winner By VAR in Chaotic Draw at Udinese,Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch,sports +Buhari Says Nigeria’s Huge Dependence on Imported Agricultural Products to End Soon,"President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the $2.5 billion Dangote fertiliser plant on Monday in Lagos, with an assurance that the country",business +"Nigeria: Northern Caucus Considers Consensus as Mark, Lamido Shoot Ahead In PDP Chairman Race","As the race for the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathers momentum, northern leaders",politics +Hundreds of Colleagues Back Google Expert ‘Fired Over Email’,"Hundreds of Google employees are rallying behind an Ethiopian-born AI expert who they allege has been subjected to ""racism, gaslighting, censorship"" and ""a",tech +Nigeria Lost $1bn to Crude Oil Theft in Q1 2022,"The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, has said Nigeria lost about",business +Czech Coach Contracts Covid Ahead of Clash with Scotland,Czech coach Jaroslav Silhavy will once again miss his team's Nations League clash with Scotland as he has tested positive,sports +"Desperate to Stave Off Mass Defection, Buhari Meets 22 Aggrieved APC Senators","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, met with 22 angry senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in an attempt",politics +"Nigeria: There’s Much to Be Done, Little Time to Waste in Wresting Power from APC, Atiku Urges","Former Nigeria vice president, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday received his certificate of return as the presidential candidate of the Peoples",politics +"Pinnick Commends Eagles’ Endeavour Despite AFCON Ouster, Shifts Focus to World Cup Play-Off with Ghana","President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Sunday commended the efforts of the Super Eagles despite",sports +Jamie Vardy’s Equaliser Ends Man. United Superb Run of Away Wins in Boxing Day Cracker,Manchester United’s remarkable run of away victories came to an end as they missed the chance to go second in,sports +NNPC Will Protect Nigeria’s Interest in Divesting Oil Companies: GMD Kyari,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday assured that it would protect the interest of Nigeria in any transaction,business +"Nigeria Rakes in Fresh $547m as MTN, Mafab Win 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction",Nigeria's federal government on Monday earned a total of $547.2 million as MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd emerged winners,tech +"Africa Expected to Recover From Worst Recession, to Axhieve 3.4% Growth in 2021, AfDB Says","Africa is expected to recover from its worst recession in half a century and reach 3.4 percent growth in 2021,",business +"China’s Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban","Xiaomi Corp filed a complaint in a Washington district court on Friday against the US Defence and Treasury Departments, seeking",tech +Copa America Left without Hosts 13 Days from Start after Argentina Stripped of Rights,The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was,sports +Tottenham Return to Top of Premier League After Stalemate With London Rivals Chelsea,"A cagey 0-0 draw was enough to lift Tottenham back to the top of the table, ahead of defending champions",sports +Cosby Prosecutors Urge Supreme Court to Restore Conviction,"Prosecutors urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction, complaining in a petition released Monday the",entertainment +FBN Holdings Appoints Nnamdi Okonkwo As New Group MD,"FBN Holdings Plc, the holding company of First Bank of Nigeria has announced Nnamdi Okonkwo as its new Group Managing",business +Saka’s First International Goal Secures England Win Over Austria,England's countdown to the Euros continued with a narrow win over Austria at Riverside Stadium - but they suffered an,sports +Tems Claims Number One Spot on Billboard Next Big Sound Chart,"Nigerian singer Tems has taken the top spot on the Billboard Next Big Sound Chart, a weekly chart of the fastest",entertainment +Google Arts & Culture Launches ‘Eko for Show’ Project to Showcase Creativity of Lagos,"Google Arts & Culture is collaborating with the Nigerian government for the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to",entertainment +Boeing Cites Fire Risks in Design of Newest Airbus Jet,"Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of arch-rival Airbus’ newest narrow-body jet, the A321XLR, saying a novel type",tech +"Airlines, Holiday Companies Ramp Up Pressure on Britain to Ease Travel Rules",Britain’s airlines and holiday companies are planning a “day of action” on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government,business +Covid: Medical Academy Advises Nigeria to Shut Airports after Finding Indian Variant,"The Academy of Medicine Specialties, together with its Rapid-Response initiative group, has advised Nigeria’s federal government to shut the country’s",health +China Evergrande Offshore Investors Face ‘Large Losses’ after Second Payment Miss,"China Evergrande Group missed paying bond interest due on Wednesday, two bondholders said, its second unpaid offshore debt payment in",business +Justin Bieber Announces Limited-Edition ‘Peaches’ Cannabis Line,"Justin Bieber officially enters the cannabis industry with Peaches, a limited-run weed product that comes in a sleek, stylized preroll",entertainment +Everton’s Pickford Hires Bodyguards after Threat from Liverpool Fans,Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has reportedly been forced to hire bodyguards after allegedly receiving threats from Liverpool supporters. Pickford was,sports +"For China’s Property Developers, Hong Kong is Becoming Shenzhen’s Backyard",Chinese property developers have turned their sights to Hong Kong's border districts as mainlanders from neighbouring boomtown Shenzhen consider parts,business +Shell Challenges Judgement Ordering Halt to Gas Flaring in Niger Delta,"Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has filed an appeal challenging a judgement of the Federal High Court, Benin City, ordering",business +Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Warns Ex-President Jonathan Against Falling for APC’s Enticement,Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Friday urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party,politics +"Nigerian Airlines Reach Truce with Government, Get Jet Fuel at N480 per Litre, Cancel Shutdown Plan",The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Monday reached a truce with the leadership of Nigeria's House of Representatives and,business +CBN Guarantees N130bn to Farmers under Agricultural Credit Scheme,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday said a total of 1,232,326 loans valued at N130.90 billion had been",business +Nigeria Summons Ambassador to Indonesia for Debriefing after Assault on Diplomat,"The Nigerian Government on Tuesday summoned its Ambassador to Indonesia, Muhammed Buba Ahmed for debriefing over the circumstances surrounding the",politics +Seven Takeaways from Osun Gubernatorial Election,"Last Saturday’s election which saw PDP's Ademola Adeleke emerge winner, has left instructive takeaways that can't be glossed over.Read more",politics +"Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Investors Eye First US ETFs","Bitcoin hit a six-month high on Friday, approaching the record hit in April, as traders became increasingly confident that U.S.",business +Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham: Kane and Vinicius Goals Ease Pressure on Mourinho,Goals from Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane saw Tottenham earn a hard-fought victory at Aston Villa to ease the pressure,sports +Netflix Removes Dave Chappelle’s Show After Comedian’s Complaint,Netflix has removed US comedian Dave Chappelle's 2000s sketch show after he complained he wasn't getting paid as part of,entertainment +Oil Price Exceeds $73 on Improving Demand Outlook,"The international price of crude oil continued its rise Monday, extending three weeks of gains on the back of improving",business +Beyoncé and Wizkid’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Gets MTV Award Nomination,"The Beyoncé and Wizkid collaboration, ‘Brown Skin Girl’ has been nominated in the Best Musical Moment Category at the 2021",entertainment +Covid-19: US Reports First Known Case of Highly-infectious Variant,The first reported US case of the highly-infectious Covid-19 variant that emerged in the UK has been confirmed in the,health +‘You’re a Pathetic Fellow Who Lies to Remain Relevant’: Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Blasts Ex-Niger Governor Aliyu,"Former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday night described a former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, as a",politics +"Buhari Is Nigeria’s Most Popular Politician in Generations, VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said at the weekend in London that President Muhammadu Buhari was the only politician",politics +Nigeria’s €63m Siemens Mega Transformers to Ship By September,"The project is to provide power in three phases of 7,000MW, 11,000MW and 25,000MW between now and 2025.Read more",business +UK PM Johnson’s Replacement to Be Announced September 5,"The new UK prime minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative",politics +Puma Terminates 4-year $2.76 million Contract with Nigeria’s Athletic Federation,German sportswear manufacturing giants Puma has announced the termination of its $2.76 million four-year contract with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The contract,sports +"Nigeria: Drama in Plenary as Senate Majority, Minority Leaders Resign","It was a day of high drama at plenary on Tuesday in the Nigerian Senate, as both the Majority Leader",politics +"At $42bn, Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit 25-month High on Eurobond Inflow",Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to its highest level in 25 months to $42 billion presently due to the inflow,business +Anxiety in PDP as Supreme Court Hears Secondus’ Appeal on Monday,There is palpable tension within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Supreme Court will tomorrow hear the appeal filed,politics +Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to OPEC’s 1.554m bpd Oil Quota,"The Nigerian government on Monday pledged its renewed commitment to full compliance with the country’s crude oil production quota, which",business +Bayelsa Sweeps the Stakes at Nigeria’s AITEO Cup finale,"For the first time in the history of Nigeria’s cup competitions, one state claimed both the women and men titles",sports +Tokyo Olympics Organisers Get Plea to Cancel from Medical Body,The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers start three days of virtual meetings Wednesday and will run into some of the,sports +PDP to Convene NEC Meeting to Consider Zoning Committee Report,"Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said it would convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting",politics +"Three Days to Deadline, Buhari Keeps Nigerians in Suspense Over Electoral Bill","Despite appeals from different quarters to President Muhammadu Buhari, including the diplomatic community, to sign the amended electoral bill forwarded",politics +"Pogba ‘Unhappy’ at Man United, Agent Says","Paul Pogba is ""unhappy"" at Manchester United and ""has to change teams"" in the next transfer window, says his agent",sports +Facebook Shuts Down Accounts of Egyptian Firms Targeting Ethiopia,"Tech giant Facebook says it has removed more than a dozen accounts and pages on Facebook and Instagram ""from Egypt",tech +Senegal Beat Egypt on Penalties to Win First Africa Cup of Nations Trophy,"Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first",sports +"Saka, Four Right-backs Included in England’s Euro Squad","Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker have all been included in Gareth Southgate's 26-man England squad for",sports +Iconic Black Actor Sidney Poitier Dies Aged 94,"Sidney Poitier, who has died aged 94, once turned down the role of Othello because he did not want to",entertainment +Southgate Signs New England Contract Till December 2024,"England manager Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract to keep him in the role until December 2024. Southgate, whose",sports +La Liga; Vinicius Scores Winner as Madrid go Joint Top,Substitute Vinicius Junior scored the only goal as defending champions Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid to continue their unbeaten start,sports +Nigeria Vaccinates 3.6 Million Citizens Against Covid-19,Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday put the total number of eligible Nigerians that have so far received their first dose,health +Femi Kuti Says Grammys Tweets Were Not Aimed at Burna Boy,Nigerian musician Femi Kuti has come under attack by fans of pop star Burna Boy for what they claim is,entertainment +"SAP Cuts 2020, Mid-term Guidance Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns","German Multinational Software Corporation SAP, cut its guidance for 2020 and for the medium term on Sunday, saying the re-imposition",business +"96 Firms Bid for Rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Oil Pipelines, Depots","Ninety-six companies from various jurisdictions have indicated interest in rehabilitating the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) downstream infrastructure, including critical",business +Nigeria Governors Ask FG to Put Proposed Privatisation of 10 Generating Plants on Hold,Nigeria's state governors have resolved to ask the federal government to put the process of privatiaing 10 National Integrated Power,business +"Nigeria: INEC to Print Ballot Papers in Nigeria, Says Election Materials won’t Be Kept with CBN",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the ballot papers for the 2023 elections would be printed locally,politics +"Oxford Pauses Covid-19 Vaccine Study in Kids, Awaits More Data on Blood Clot Issues",The University of Oxford said on Tuesday it had paused a small UK trial testing the COVID-19 vaccine it developed,health +Biden Says Putin Is a Killer and Russia Will Pay for Meddling in US Elections,United States President Joe Biden has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “going to pay” following a US intelligence report,politics +Algerians Angered About France’s Lack of Apology for War Role,"Algerians are calling on France to acknowledge the crimes it committed in the Algerian war of 1954-1962., with a statement from the",politics +"Despite Home Loss, PSG Reach Champions League Semis at the Expense of Holders Bayern",Paris Saint-Germain reached the semifinals of the Champions League on away goals despite a 1-0 second-leg loss to Bayern Munich,sports +"Chelsea Condemn Liverpool to Fifth Straight Defeat at Anfield, First in Reds’ History",Mason Mount gave Chelsea a crucial victory in the race for the Champions League as his strike condemned Liverpool to,sports +"‘I Will Not Yield,’ Biden Says as Voting Rights Battle Heats Up",United States President Joe Biden has said he backs an effort to change Senate rules in order to pass voting,politics +"Nigeria VP Osinbajo Congratulates Tinubu, Says Sterling Contributions to Democracy Stand Him Out",Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo congratulated Bola Tinubu on his emergence as presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress,politics +Nigeria to Activate Emergency Response against Ebola,"Nigeria’s federal government is set to take measures against a possible resurgence of Ebola disease in the country, the Director",health +"Nigeria: Subscribers’ Phone ID Will Be Captured Automatically, Says Comms Commission",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it's in the process of deploying the Devise Management System (DMS) which will automatically,tech +Russian Olympian Valieva Had Three Heart Drugs in Her System: Report,"Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who has been at the center of a doping scandal throughout the Beijing Olympics, had",sports +International Alarm Grows Over New Covid Variant,"There is growing international alarm over a new variant of the coronavirus in the UK, with a host of countries",health +Arsenal Boss Arteta Confirms Partey Injury with Midfielder Set for Scan,The Ghana international was forced off during the defeat against Aston Villa and faces a nervous wait to discover the,sports +"Australia Passes Law to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News","Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said",business +Brazil to Open Copa America Against Venezuela in Brasilia; Rio to Host Final,Hosts Brazil will open the Copa America with a game against Venezuela in the capital Brasilia while the final will,sports +Nicole Young Files Lawsuit Claiming Co-ownership of Dr Dre’s Trademark Name,"The drama between Dr Dre and his estranged wife, Nicole Young seems to be getting messier as she has filed",entertainment +Usyk Stuns Joshua By Unanimous Decision to Become Unified Heavyweight Champion,Oleksandr Usyk is the new unified heavyweight world champion after dethroning Anthony Joshua with an incredible performance in London. The,sports +Beyoncé and Wizkid’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Wins Video of the Year at Soul Train Awards,"Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ a song featuring Saint Jhn and Nigerian star Wizkid won the Video of the Year award",entertainment +"Oil Price Nears Three-year High, Trades at $78",A bit of good news came in for the Dollar-strapped Nigerian economy on Friday with the price of Brent crude,business +Chinese Tennis Star Peng Denies She Made Sexual Assault Accusation,"Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that",sports +"Citing Safety, Nigeria Bars Private Sector from Administering Covid-19 Vaccines","Nigeria’s federal government has barred the private sector from administering Covid-19 vaccines, reserving the vaccination exclusively for the National Primary",health +China Telco Shares Lose 5% in First Trading Day Since NYSE Delisting Announcement,"China’s three biggest telcos saw their shares drop as much as 5% in Hong Kong on Monday, the first trading",business +Dutch PM Rutte Survives No-confidence Vote Despite Censure,"Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s chances of forming a new government were dealt a serious blow on Friday, as parliament",politics +How the US Locked Up Vaccine Materials Other Nations Urgently Need,"To fight the pandemic at home, the United States gave its own vaccine manufacturers priority access to American-made materials needed",health +"Transcorp Hotels Looking for New Ways to Evolve with the Changing Times, CEO Says","Dupe Olusola is the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, where she oversees the company's strategic objectives at its properties,",business +Arsenal Edge Fulham Closer to Relegation After Last-gasp Nketiah Equaliser,Arsenal scored a last-gasp equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Eddie Nketiah,sports +US Blames China for Microsoft Exchange Email Hack,The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of,tech +"Valencia Score Three Penalties, Thrash Madrid 4-1",Carlos Soler scored three penalties as Valencia thrashed Real Madrid in an extraordinary La Liga match on Sunday. Karim Benzema,sports +Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Young Gunners Stun Blues in London Derby,Arsenal stunned Chelsea with a 3-1 Boxing day victory over their London rivals to ease the pressure on Mikel Arteta.,sports +"Federer’s Return to Court Uncertain as He Needs Third Knee Surgery, to Be Out For ‘Many Months’",Roger Federer's return to the court is uncertain and says he is going to miss the US Open and be,sports +Nigerian Operators Dismayed as Senate Threatens to Invite Foreign Carriers to Ply Domestic Routes,"The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed dismay over the threat by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Aviation,",business +US Rapper J Cole Set to Play Against Nigeria in Basketball Africa League,American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC. The team will play Nigeria's,entertainment +"Microsoft Battles Sony, Launches Next Generation X Box Gaming Consoles","Microsoft Corporation has launched two models of its Xbox gaming console, seven years after the debut of the previous version,",business +Zamalek-Al Ahly Final to Be Played Behind Closed Doors,"Friday’s CAF Champions League final between Zamalek and Al Ahly will be played behind closed doors, the Confederation of African",sports +"UK to Make Vaccines Available for All Over-40s By Easter, Report Says",People over 40 in the UK will be offered their first coronavirus vaccination by Easter on April 4 as a,health +Buhari Cancels Restoration of INTELS’ Pilotage Contract,"The battle by INTELS Nigeria Limited to retain its service boat contract in the pilotage district of Lagos, Warri, Bonny,",business +US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in September,"US retail sales rose more than expected in September, rounding out a strong quarter of economic activity, but the recovery",business +"Biden Puts Forth Virus Strategy, Requires Mask to Travel","As the US enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe Biden is putting forth a",health +New Schedule for Tokyo 2021 Olympics Torch Relay,"The Olympic torch relay will now start its journey March 25, 2021, from the J-Village national training centre in Fukushinma",sports +Rashford Scores Hat-trick as Man United Thump RB Leipzig 5-0,Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a clinical hat-trick as Manchester United continued their recent momentum by taking,sports +"Nigeria: Anxiety as PDP National Caucus, NEC Meet on Monday Over Presidential Ticket",There is anxiety among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the national caucus of the main opposition party,politics +"Nigeria: House Insists Section 84(12) of Electoral Act Still Alive, Heads to Court Next Week",Nigeria's House of Representatives on Thursday said the Electoral Act recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari was still,politics +"Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame","Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex's Marc Bolan have been inducted into the Rock",entertainment +Nigeria: NSA Monguno Warns IPOB Not to Disrupt Anambra Election,"The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno, on Monday, warned that nobody or group should test the resolve",politics +"Tinubu is Cornered, He’s Taken Sides Against Christians, Says Former SGF Babachir Lawal","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal on Tuesday, wrote a letter to his friend and",politics +Schwarzenegger Feeling ‘Fantastic’ After Heart Surgery,Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is feeling “fantastic'' after his recent heart surgery. The 73-year-old ‘Terminator’ actor and former California governor,health +FG Shelves $950m Eurobond Sale Over Unfavourable Pricing,"Nigeria's federal government has suspended plans to raise about $950 million in overseas bonds, as a result of unfavourable market",business +"Bouyed By Dangote Cement and BUA Foods, Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.46tn in Three Weeks","Global equities suffered their biggest decline in more than a year last week, as heavy losses in Netflix shares accentuated",business +China Denies ‘Groundless and Malicious’ Claims of Microsoft Hack,"China has slammed ""groundless"" claims that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. A group of Western",tech +"China Satisfied with Boeing 737 MAX Changes, Seeks Industry Feedback",China's aviation regulator has told airlines it is satisfied that design changes Boeing Co proposed for its 737 MAX plane could,business +"Nigeria: $85bn Infrastructure Investment Needed for Double-digit Growth, Central Bank Chief Emefiele Says","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, declared that N35 trillion (about $85bn) investment in",business +"Spain Defeat Switzerland in Shootout, Advance to Euro 2020 Semifinals",Spain reached the Euro 2020 semifinals on Friday after prevailing 3-1 in a nervy penalty shootout against dogged Switzerland who,sports +Covid: France Brings in Booster Requirement for Over 65s,Over-65s in France will soon only be allowed to travel or visit restaurants and museums if they have a Covid,health +Super Eagles Seek Motivating Win Against Ecuador in New Jersey,Nigeria's Super Eagles will on Thursday conclude their tour of the United States of America with a match against Ecuador,sports +"Kaduna PDP Delegate Spends N20m Of Election Largesse On Less Privileged, Payment of Exam Fees","Tanko Rossi Sabo, one of the delegates in the just concluded primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from",politics +Nigeria Grants NLNG $52m Tax Waiver for Bodo Bridge Construction,Nigeria’s federal government has granted the Nigeria LNG Limited N20 billion (about $52m) in tax waiver for the construction of,business +"Exclusive Screening of ‘The Milkmaid’, Nigeria’s Official Selection to the 93rd Oscars, Set for January 10","An exclusive screening tagged ‘An Evening With the Milkmaid’ will hold in Lagos at Terra Kulture on Sunday, January 10,",entertainment +"Leicester 0-2 Man City: Mendy, Jesus on Target as City Saunter Towards Title",Gabriel Jesus marked his birthday with a goal as Manchester City moved a step closer to the Premier League title,sports +"Fury-Wilder III: Promoter Looking outside US, UK for Trilogy Fight",Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren has suggested the trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder could yet take place outside of the,sports +"Super Eagles Land in Camp Ahead of Algeria, Tunisia Friendlies",Defender Kenneth Omeruo and forward Moses Simon were among the early arrivals at the Super Eagles’ Hotel die Zeit an,sports +Benin Court Approves President Talon’s Election Win,Benin's constitutional court has approved the election results that showed President Patrice Talon had won. President Talon won with 86%,politics +Tosin Ajibade Hosts 2022 New Media Conference School Debate,"Media practitioner and author, Tosin Ajibade-Oladeinde last week successfully hosted the New Media Conference School Debate at Chalcedony School, Abijo",tech +Battle for Controlling Interest in First Bank Set to Intensify at Stock Market,"As the battle for controlling interest in FBN Holdings Plc deepens, all eyes will be on the company’s share price",business +EU Insists AstraZeneca ‘Honours Contract’ with Members Before Exporting Vaccines Elsewhere,"The vaccine producer AstraZeneca must ""catch up"" on its promised deliveries to the EU before exporting doses elsewhere, the bloc's",health +Nigeria’s ‘Lizard’ Wins Grand Jury Prize for Short Film at Sundance,British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr has won the short film grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his,entertainment +Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused Online after British Grand Prix Win,Lewis Hamilton has been the target of racist abuse on social media after his victory at Sunday's British Grand Prix.,sports +US Inflation Hit 40-Year High of 8.6% in May,"The costs of gas, food and other necessities jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving",business +"Nigeria Meets Cameroon Over Repatriation of 4,982 Borno Refugees","The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has met officials of Cameroon and the United Nations",politics +"#EndSARS Protests an Attempt to Effect Regime Change in Nigeria, says Former Health Insurance Boss",A Nigerian professor and former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme Usman Yusuf says the #EndSARS demonstrations were,politics +"Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency on Security, PDP Tells Buhari",Nigeria's main opposition political party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the country's President Muhammadu Buhari to as a,politics +"Spain Humiliate Germany 6-0, Qualify for Nations League Finals",Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored his first career hat-trick as Spain inflicted Germany's heaviest competitive defeat and joined France,sports +DR Congo and Guinea Recruit Participants to Test Early-stage Covid Drug,Participants in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea are being recruited to test a new drug to treat people,health +Qatar 2022: Super Eagles to Play Ghana’s Black Stars for World Cup Place,The 71-year old rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana on the football field will hit a combustible point in March when,sports +World’s Largest Miner BHP Reports Best First Half Profit in Seven Years,"BHP Group on Tuesday reported its best first-half profit in seven years and declared a record interim dividend, as top",business +Haaland Scores Four as Dortmund Thrash Hertha Berlin,Erling Braut Haaland scored four second-half goals as Borussia Dortmund recovered from a goal down to thrash Hertha Berlin and,sports +AFCON: At Least Eight Killed in Crush at Yaounde Stadium,At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations,sports +Biden Warns of US Peril from Trump’s ‘Dagger’ at Democracy,President Joe Biden forcefully blamed Donald Trump and his supporters Thursday for holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy”,politics +Ariana Grande Gets Married in ‘Intimate’ Ceremony,"American pop star Ariana Grande has married her fiancé Dalton Gomez in a ""tiny and intimate"" wedding.   The",entertainment +"Nigeria VP Osinbajo in Delta State, Promises to Return Nigeria to Pride of Place","Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, in Asaba, Delta State, met with delegates, and reiterated his determination to return Nigeria",politics +"Oxygen Supplies in Namibia Exhausted, Health Minister Says",Authorities in Namibia say reserves of medical oxygen have been “exhausted” with the country experiencing record numbers of daily deaths,health +Asian Shares Set to Finish 2020 at Record High,"Asian shares edged up on Thursday and were set to end a tumultuous 2020 at record highs, while growing investor",business +Myanmar Coup: China Blocks UN Condemnation as Protest Grows,China has blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the military coup in Myanmar. The military took power in the,politics +"UBA Announces New GMD, Executive Board Appointments","Alawuba will oversee the Group’s banking operations across its 20 African country network and globally in the UK, the US,",business +"FA Cup Draw: Everton Host Man City, Leicester Face Man Utd in Quarter-finals",Everton will host Premier League leaders Manchester City and Leicester City face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the FA,sports +"Nigeria: APC Leaders Fuelling Terrorism, PDP Tells Kaduna Governor El-Rufai",The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the expression of frustration over the security situation and threats by Governor Nasir El-Rufai,politics +A New Republic Is Born: Barbados Celebrates Ditching Britain’s Queen,"Barbados, a former British colony, will next week ditch Queen Elizabeth as head of state, breaking its last remaining imperial",politics +"Nigeria Deliberating on How to Pay for Covid Vaccines, Requires $1bn to Inoculate 70% of Population","Nigeria’s federal government is working out how to pay for Covid vaccines, the Minister of State for Budget and National",health +Malabu Oil: Why JPMorgan’s Compliance Team Raised Red Flags Over $875m Payment to Former Nigeria Oil Minister Etete,Malabu Oil: Why JPMorgan’s Compliance Team Raised Red Flags Over $875m Payment to Former Nigeria Oil Minister Etete Fresh documents,business +Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike ‘Not at War’ with FG Over Tax Collection,"Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, said at the weekend that the state was not at war with the federal",politics +"China Will ‘Eat Our Lunch,’ Biden Warns After Clashing with Xi on Most Fronts",US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first phone call as leaders and appeared at,politics +Nigeria Exits Recession with 0.11% Growth in Q4 2020,"Africa’s largest economy Nigeria, has officially exited recession helped by the gradual return of economic activities following the easing of",business +US Senate Republicans Block Biden-backed Voting Reforms,Republicans in the United States Senate blocked debate Tuesday on sweeping election reform legislation proposed by Democrats and backed by,politics +"Nigeria: Ebonyi Governor Umahi Indicts Herders Over Recent Attacks, Says Youths May Fight Back","Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has indicted herders in the state over recent attacks by gunmen in some communities, warning that the federal",politics +"Fela Honoured with Blue Plaque in London, Like Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix","Fela Kuti, the late Afrobeat legend, has been honoured with a blue plaque in Shepherd’s Bush, London. English Heritage, a",entertainment +Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sold for ‘Knockdown’ $22m,The Neverland ranch of the late pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly been sold to a billionaire investor for a,entertainment +Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Lower Trade Cost to Boost Africa’s Economic Recovery,"The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for lower trade costs to boost Africa’s",business +"Nigeria: In Deft Political Move, Buhari’s Men Set to Dominate Incoming APC National Working Committee","In a demonstration of deft skill and intriguing art of political     manoeuvring, President Muhammadu Buhari’s men appear to have",politics +"Emirates’ Offer to Partner Nigeria on National Carrier Will Encourage Bidders, Aviation Minister Sirika Says",The management of Emirates Airlines has made an offer to partner with the Nigerian government in its quest to establish,business +Oil Gains as US Production Slowly Returns After Freeze,Oil prices rose on Monday as the slow return of US crude output that was cut by frigid conditions raised,business +Transport Challenges May Mar Governorship Election in Parts of Ondo State,Security personnel including policemen and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are finding it difficult to commute,politics +"Abiodun, Amosun, APC in War of Words over Alleged Rigging of Governor into Office","Amosun declared that he was not in support of Abiodun’s administration, saying he must be removed.Read more",politics +‘It Continues’: Real Madrid President Florentino Perez Speaks on Super League,"Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says ""the Super League continues"" and ""nothing has failed"" as the three clubs who maintain",sports +Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Exploiting Social Media to Promote Product in Contravention of Law,The tobacco industry in Nigeria is allegedly exploiting social networking platforms to promote and market its products in contravention of,health +Arsenal Complete £45m Signing of Ghanaian Midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid,"Arsenal have completed the signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Monday, with Lucas Torreira heading in",sports +"Despite Being Banned in Nigeria, Twitter Records $1.28bn Revenue Increase In Q3 2021","Despite Twitter ban in Nigeria, the platform recorded $1.28 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, representing a",business +WHO Approves Emergency Use of China’s Sinopharm Covid Vaccine,The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm. Friday’s decision by,health +Air Peace Named Official Carrier of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in $3m Deal,Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) has signed a four-year deal with Air Peace as the official carrier of the country’s national,business +‘We Need Help’: Haiti’s Interim Leader Requests US Troops,Haiti’s interim government said it asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize,politics +Nigeria: Governing APC Holds Local Government Congresses on Saturday Amid Controversies,With the dusts raised by the legal challenges to the status of Mai Mala Buni as the interim Chairman of,politics +Nigeria’s Senior Lawyers Condemn Political Interference in Appointment of Judges,"The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BoSAN) on Monday, decried the continued interference of the executive arm of government",politics +Violence Erupts Over Jailing of Former South Africa President Zuma,South African police have arrested 28 people and one of the country’s biggest highways remained closed over violent protests against,politics +"Neymar Overtakes Ronaldo, Now Brazil’s All-time Second Leading Scorer after Pele",Neymar moved second behind Pele in Brazil's all-time leading scorer list by scoring a hat-trick in their 2022 World Cup,sports +Nigeria: Game on as Appeal Court Clears PDP for National Convention,"An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday dismissed the appeal of the suspended National Chairman of",politics +Fox News Sued for $1.6bn Over US Election Fraud Claims,"Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6bn (£1.2bn) defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing it promoted baseless claims of vote-rigging.",politics +Biden Blames Trump for ‘Downplaying’ Cyberattack on US Government,United States President-elect Joe Biden warned the recently uncovered cyber-“assault” on government computers had compromised US national security and would,politics +Russia ‘Threatened to Ram’ US Ship in Sea of Japan,Russia says one of its warships caught and chased off a US Navy destroyer after it entered territorial waters in,sports +World’s Richest Man Bezos Completes Successful First Space Jaunt,"Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, soared about 66.5 miles (107 km) above the Texas desert aboard his company Blue",tech +Dr. Dre Released From Hospital After Brain Aneurysm,Rapper and producer Dr Dre has returned home after a stay in hospital with a reported brain aneurysm. Dr Dre's,entertainment +"Oil Prices Slide as US, China Mull Release of Emergency Reserves",Oil prices slide to six-week lows on Thursday as China said it was moving to tap its reserves and the,business +Biden Rejects Blame for Shock Virginia Election Defeat,Joe Biden has rejected suggestions that his Democratic party's shock loss in the Virginia governor's race was a verdict on,politics +"Transcorp Makes New Board Appointments, Unveils New Subsidiary CEOs","The Board of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate and a leading investor in the energy",business +"Nigeria: Disagreements Among Concessioners Delaying Take-off of $3.1bn e-Customs Project, FG Says",The federal government has explained why the $3.1 billion contract for complete automation of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) approved,business +"I’ll Never Leave PDP, Rivers Governor Wike Insists as Manipulated Video Goes Viral","Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has condemned a purported manipulated video circulating on social media that he has defected",politics +"Toshiba Plans to Split into Three Firms, Rejects Calls to Go Private","Japan's Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday to split into three independent companies, seeking to appease activist shareholders calling for",business +Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Title Rematch Confirmed for August 20 in Saudi Arabia,"The heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua is now set for Aug. 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,",sports +"Nigeria at a Crossroads, Parliament Leaders Lawan, Gbajabiamila Say","The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Wednesday",politics +"Lagos Issues New Covid Restrictions, Shuts Schools, Bans Concerts and Carnivals","Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said Lagos may slip into a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic",health +"Nigeria: Youth Groups Storm APC Convention, Endorse Central Bank Chief Emefiele for President",Various groups of youths from across the country in their hundreds stormed the venue of the APC convention in Abuja,politics +Evergrande’s Domestic Bond Payment Deal Soothes Fears,China Evergrande Group’s main unit said on Wednesday it negotiated a deal with bondholders to settle interest payments on a,business +Nigeria: Electoral Commission Presses for Law to Transmit Results Electronically,Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday called for legislation to transmit the results of 2023 elections electronically. The,politics +Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick Intervenes to Quell ‘Mutiny’ in Super Eagles,After Nigeria’s 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in an AFCON 2022 qualifier and the bad blood that erupted in Super,sports +"THISDAY Projects: With Northern Presidential Candidate, PDP Set to Lose Key Southern States in 2023","Although the decision by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to throw its 2023 presidential ticket open, has not been",politics +Nigeria: Panic as Cholera Claims 60 Lives in Northwest Katsina State,"Panic has gripped the residents of Katsina State, following the outbreak of Cholera, which has killed no fewer than 60",health +"With Rising Poverty and Unemployment, Nigeria Sitting on Time Bomb, Report Says","The Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC) has stressed that Nigeria’s high unemployment (27.1%), its large youth population, as well as",business +US Remains Resistant to Banning Russian Oil,White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday reiterated that the Biden administration remains resistant for now on banning Russian,business +Michelle Obama to Launch Cooking Show on Netflix,Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an,entertainment +China’s Industrial Profits Rebound in June Though Headwinds Remain,"Profits in June grew 0.8% from a year earlier, rebounding from a 6.5% decline in May.Read more",business +"Nigeria’s Presidency Replies Critics, Washes Hands off Media Bills",The presidency has washed its hands off the current attempt by the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Press Council,politics +"Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 in EU to Build ‘Metaverse’","Facebook Inc (FB.O) plans to hire 10,000 in the European Union over the next five years, the social media giant",tech +Microsoft to Become World’s Most Valuable Stock As Apple Slides,"The premarket trading Friday is putting Microsoft Corp. on pace to become the world’s largest listed company by market capitalisation,",business +"UK Freezes Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich’s Assets, Club Sale and Ticket Sales Stopped","A proposed sale of Chelsea F.C., one of Europe’s leading soccer teams, was effectively blocked by the British government on",sports +Incumbent Museveni Takes Early Lead in Uganda Vote Count as Opposition Alleges Widespread Fraud,"Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a significant early lead in the presidential race, according to preliminary results released by",politics +"Nigeria: No Cracks in MMA2 Parking Lot Pillars, Says BASL","The Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Domestic Airport Terminal Two, Lagos (MMA2) has assured travellers, stakeholders",business +IOC Aims to Vaccinate as Many Tokyo Olympic Participants as Possible,A five-party meeting was held on Wednesday for the Tokyo 2020 games where the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach,sports +Kevin Hart Defends Himself After Making Derogatory Comments About Teen Daughter,"Kevin Hart has defended himself after facing backlash for describing his daughter as a ""hoe"" in a new Netflix special. The comedian released Zero",entertainment +"Super Bowl: Dre and Snoop Open Halftime Show, Eminem Takes a Knee, 50 Cent Hangs Upside Down","50 Cent made a surprise upside-down entrance at the Super Bowl halftime show, and Eminem dramatically took a knee. The",entertainment +Shanghai to Start Testing ‘High-risk’ Cold Storage Food Imports for Coronavirus,Shanghai city government said all imports of what it called “high-risk” imported cold-storage food will need to be tested for,health +"World Leaders Congratulate Biden, Hope for Renewed Cooperation with US","World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new US President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19",politics +Madrid Striker Benzema to Face Trial Over Sex Tape,Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in an attempted blackmail case linked to a sex tape featuring,sports +Nigeria: Rising Inflation Remains Major Concern as MPC Meets Monday,"The Consumer Price Index, which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, maintained its upward trajectory",business +North Korea Unveils New Submarine-launched Missile,"North Korea has unveiled a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, described by state media as ""the world's most powerful",tech +Questions Mount Over MTN Nigeria’s Alleged Payment of N618.7bn Taxes to FIRS,MTN Nigeria Communications Plc's claim that it paid the sum of N618.7 billion in both direct and indirect taxes to,business +"England Must ‘Hunt Down’ Teams Like Wales to Become World’s Best, Southgate Says","Manager Gareth Southgate says England must ""hunt down"" teams like top-ranked Belgium if they are to become the best team",sports +Man United 9-0 Southampton: Ruthless Red Devils Make Title Statement Vs Sorry Saints,Manchester United ruthlessly dispatched nine-man Southampton to kickstart their Premier League title hopes with a 9-0 win on Wednesday night.,sports +"UBA Announces New GMD, Executive Board Appointments","Alawuba will oversee the Group’s banking operations across its 20 African country network and globally in the UK, the US, France,",business +Rohr Targets Six Points against Leone Stars as Super Eagles Undergo Covid Test,"Ahead of the AFCON 2022 qualifier against Sierra Leone on Friday in Benin City, all Super Eagles’ players and officials",sports +Nigeria: Kola Abiola Defeats Bugaje to Win PRP’s Presidential Ticket,"Kola, son of late Moshood Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, has won the presidential ticket",politics +"Katsina Governor Masari Says Politics Is About Fair Leadership Not Religion, as Northern Christians Take Protest to Buhari",Gov. Aminu Bello Masari on Friday waved aside the disapproval of the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the APC.Read more,politics +Anthony Joshua ‘Looking in Great Shape’ Ahead of Heavyweight Title with Pulev,Anthony Joshua looks to be in impressive shape ahead of his December showdown with Kubrat Pulev. With 23 wins to,sports +European Fintech Start- up Mintos Smashes Crowdfunding Records by Raising €5.3 million in 24hrs,European Fintech start-up Mintos has broken crowdfunding records on Crowdcube by raising €5.3 million from nearly 5000 people in just,tech +Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home,"Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence, the country’s interim prime minister said in",politics +Italy Edge Spain Via Penalties to Reach Euro 2020 Final,Italy has advanced to the final of Euro 2020 with a penalty defeat of Spain after the game finished 1-1,sports +South Africa Toughens Restrictions to Combat Delta Variant,South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in the highly contagious,health +Nigeria: PDP Says 2023 Presidential Ticket Open to All,"Unmoved by loud agitation for a presidential candidate from the southern part of Nigeria, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic",politics +Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Bernard Madoff Dies at 82,"Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, has died. He was 82. His death",business +"Messi Scores, Fati Nets Brace as Barcelona Pummel Villareal in Liga Opener",Lionel Messi scored a penalty as Ronald Koeman's era as Barcelona boss began with a comfortable La Liga win over,sports +"Bitcoin Breaks Above $20,000 for First Time","Bitcoin smashed through $20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, its highest ever. The cryptocurrency jumped 4.5% to move as",business +Man United Complete Lisandro Martinez Signing From Ajax in £57m Deal,Manchester United have vompleted the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax Amsterdam in £57m deal.Read more,sports +Worsening Namibia Covid Cases ‘Likely to Continue’ Until August,"Namibia is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as coronavirus deaths and cases rapidly increase, the country's President Hage Geingob",health +"Nigeria: Osinbajo, Kyari, Obaigbena to Headline Seplat’s Energy Summit","Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari as well the",business +"Nigeria Commences Collection of Income Tax on Bonds, Short-Term Securities from Tuesday",Nigeria's federal government will on Tues commence the collection of income tax on bonds and short-term securities. This followed the,business +Man City Lose £126m in 2020 Due to Pandemic,Manchester City have revealed the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club by reporting a net loss of,sports +Airtel Africa to Publish Financial Statement October 23,"In a notice posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services,",business +UK Secures Two Million More Doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine,"Britain has secured two million doses of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, to be available in Europe as early as",health +Nigeria to Receive 3.92m Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine By July,Nigeria is gearing up for the resumption of vaccination of people for COVID-19 as it expects another shipment of 3.92,health +"Man City Beat Everton, Go 10 Points Clear With 17th Straight Win","Manchester City moved 10 points clear at the Premier League summit with a 1-3 win over Everton, their 17th successive",sports +"Apple Launches iPhone 12 With 5G Speeds, New Screens","Apple Inc unveiled its latest range of iPhones, a product line that Wall Street expects will kick off a new",tech +Four Lions Test Positive for Covid-19 at Barcelona Zoo,"Four Lions at Barcelona Zoo in Spain have tested positive for coronavirus, veterinary officials say. Three females named Zala, Nima",health +"Melbourne Enters New Lockdown, Barring Australian Open Crowds","Australia’s second-most populous city will enter a five-day snap coronavirus lockdown, authorities said on Friday, barring spectators for much of",sports +"Nigeria: President Buhari Accuses State Governors of Rewarding Bandits With Money, Vehicles",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has warned state governors on the dangers of rewarding armed bandits stating that such policies can,politics +‘This Is Life from Now On’: Israel’s Coronavirus Czar Warns People to Prepare for Fourth Covid Jab,"With over 2.5 million Israelis already inoculated with three Covid-19 vaccine doses, the national coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has said",health +"Nigeria’s Buhari Gets Surprise Birthday Cake at Reception in Istanbul, Ready to Return to Farm","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, at a surprise 79th birthday reception organised for him in Istanbul on Friday promised to advance",entertainment +Biden Sounds Alarm at Virtual Summit About Global Democracy,President Joe Biden on Thursday opened the first White House Summit for Democracy by sounding an alarm about a global,politics +"Vote Us Out in 2023 If You’re Uncomfortable With Current Lawmakers, Senate President Tells Nigerians",Nigeria's Senate President Ahmad Lawan has asked citizens to focus and engage more on debates of what the National Assembly means to,politics +Champions League: Barcelona Edge Past Dynamo Kyiv,Barcelona registered three wins from three in the Champions League as they beat a depleted Dynamo Kyiv to go top,sports +"IOCs Killing Local Oil Servicing Companies in Nigeria, Says Wabote",Mr. Simbi Wabote has taken a swipe at international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country.Read more,business +Kanye West Named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist of 2020,"Rap superstar and entrepreneur Kanye West is Billboard’s top Gospel artist of 2020. West, who repeats his 2019 triumph, is",entertainment +Nigeria’s Stock Market Sheds $2bn in May as Investors Weigh Options,The rally witnessed in Nigeria's equities market in April was halted in May as rising yields in the fixed income,business +Jose Mourinho Sacked by Tottenham After 17-months in Charge,Premier League side Tottenham has sacked manager Jose Mourinho just days before the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City and,sports +"Disney Layoffs Increase to 32,000 Due to Negative Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic","Disney is increasing its layoffs to around 32,000 workers as the coronavirus pandemic continues to negatively affect the theme park",business +Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ and Sequels to be Adapted for Television,The family of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has signed up with some production houses to adapt three of his,entertainment +"Report: Solar Adoption in Nigeria, Socio-Economic Game Changer, Report Says","The use of solar energy to power businesses has been found to significantly improve the socioeconomic status of Nigerians, according",business +"Nigeria to Wrest Cargoes from Neighbours, Targets $201bn in Taxes with Lekki Port","Nigeria's Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Lekki Deep Sea Port when completed would make Nigeria regain",business +Lacazette’s Penalty Seals Comeback Win as Arsenal Win Tottenham 2-1,Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Tottenham 2-1 and claim bragging rights with a north London derby,sports +"NNPC Missing as China, Saudi Arabia Top World’s Biggest Oil Revenue Earners in 2021","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has failed to make the latest list of the world’s highest income-grossing oil companies,",business +"Heirs Holdings’ $1.1bn Oil Mining Deal Renews Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy, Analysts Say","The investment of over $1billion by Heirs Holdings (HH) in the acquisition of the strategic OML 17 from Shell, ENI",business +Tesla Shares Jump to Record High Ahead of S&P 500 Debut,Shares of Tesla Inc rose to a record high on Friday in a frantic day of trading as investors geared,tech +Nigeria: Leading Socio-cultural Groups Back Reps’ Summon of President Buhari,"The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) are three notable",politics +Nigeria’s North-west Governors Seek More Time for Ranching,"Apparently identifying open grazing as the root cause of the prevailing tension between herders and farmers nationwide, North-west governors at",politics +Buhari to Consider Amnesty for Biafra Separatist Leader Kanu,"Though, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday declared that an unconditional release of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of",politics +"Unprecedented Oil Theft Affecting Nigeria’s Economy, CBN Governor Emefiele Laments","Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday lamented the unprecedented rate of oil theft",business +GM Recalls All Chevrolet Bolt Electric Cars Over Fire Risk,"General Motors on Friday announced the voluntary recall of all 2019 and newer Chevrolet Bolts, extending its recall of the",tech +Nigeria: CBN Introduces Single Window Price Portal for Imports and Exports,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said effective February 1, 2022, all import and export operations would require",business +"Finally, Emirates Concedes as Nigerians Can Now Travel Directly to Dubai","Emirates Airlines will resume flights to Nigeria from June 23, five months after it banned outbound flights from Abuja and",business +"Convict Trump or Face Damage to American Democracy, Prosecutors Say",Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will affect American democracy long into the future unless the Senate,politics +"Meghan Reveals Suicidal Thoughts, Accuses UK Royals of Racism","Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son’s skin might",entertainment +Emirates Cuts Lagos Flights Due to $85m Trapped Revenue,The airline said it would be forced to reduce flights from Dubai to Lagos from 11 times per week to,business +"Nigeria: Domestic Airlines May Demand Proof of Covid Vaccination, Health Minister Ehanire Says","As the December deadline fixed for all federal civil servants to get vaccinated against COVID-19 draws near, Nigeria’s federal government",business +Nigeria: President Buhari’s Aide Onochie Denies Being Member of Any Political Party,"A Nigerian presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie has denied being a member of any political party in the country. Onochie made",politics +BREAKING: Ed Woodward Resigns as Vice-chairman of Man United Over Super League Backlash,"Ed Woodward has resigned as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United, talkSPORT is reporting. Sources told the media outfit that",sports +Djokovic Admits Breaking Isolation While Covid Positive,Novak Djokovic knew he had tested positive for COVID-19 when he attended a newspaper interview and photo shoot at his,sports +"Chelsea, Man City Fans Involved in Violent Clashes in Porto Ahead of Champions League Final","English fans descending on Porto for the Champions League final were involved in violent clashes on Thursday night, the UK",sports +"Merchants of Hate Selling Purported Plan to Replace Sanwo-Olu as Lagos Governor, Declares GAC","The apex leadership body in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has",politics +Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Former VP Atiku’s Nigerian Citizenship,"Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday struck out a suit challenging the Nigerian citizenship of",politics +"I Tried to Do An Album With Wizkid, Davido Says as He Addresses Feud With Burna Boy","Nigerian pop star Davido recently made some startling revelations in a no holds barred interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.",entertainment +Fitch: Nigeria’s Oil Sector Weak Performance May Slowdown Economic Growth,"Fitch Solutions, an affiliate of global rating agency, Fitch, has predicted that Nigeria’s weak performance in the oil and gas",business +‘Difficult Decision’: Roman Abramovich Confirms Plans to Sell Chelsea for £3bn after 19 Years in Charge,Roman Abramovich has confirmed reports that he has decided to sell Chelsea with the proceeds going to a charitable foundation,sports +Nigeria VP Osinbajo: I’ve Not Declared Interest in 2023 Presidential Election,"Nigeria’s Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he has not declared interest in the 2023 presidential election. Rather,",politics +Nigeria Records 6% Increase In Air Transport As 5.3m Passengers Travel In Q1 2021,About 5.3 million passengers travelled through Nigerian airports in the first half of 2021 as against 4.9 million recorded,business +Naomi Campbell Commends THISDAY ARISE Group for Promoting Nigerian Fashion,International model Naomi Campbell was among the many global personalities that wished Nigeria a happy independence at a special virtual,entertainment +Tottenham 4-0 Wolfsberger (agg 8-1): Dele Alli Stars as Spurs Cruise into Europa League Last-16,Dele Alli scored a magnificent overhead kick as Tottenham eased into the last-16 of the Europa League on Wednesday evening.,sports +"Fighting Gas Prices, US to Release 50 million Barrels of Oil","President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve, aiming to",business +"Buhari Vows to Make NNPC Biggest, Most Capitalised Oil Company in Africa",Nigerria President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday stated that the target of his administration was to make the newly rechristened Nigerian,business +Nigeria: 500 Osinbajo Support Groups Strategise to Beat ‘Moneybags’ During Presidential Primary,Representatives of about 500 Osinbajo Support Groups on Wednesday met in Abuja to strategise and mobilise delegates with the aim,politics +Nigeria: Rising Oil Price Puts More Pressure on NNPC’s Finances,Crude oil extended its gains at the weekend after closing at a six-week high with signs of strengthening demand in,business +WHO Cautions That ‘Vaccines Not Enough to Stop Pandemic’,"Although the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines appear to be a major pointer towards defeating the pandemic, WHO has warned that",health +Champions League: Lukaku Header Gives Chelsea Win Over Zenit,Chelsea opened their defence of the Champions League with a victory as Romelu Lukaku finally pierced Zenit St Petersburg's stubborn,sports +"Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Direct Flights from Nigeria, 16 Others",The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on direct flights from Nigeria and 16 other countries imposed,business +Cristiano Ronaldo Requests Man United Transfer to Play in Champions League,Cristiano Ronaldo has made an official request to leave Manchester United this summer so he can continue to play Champions,sports +Jetblue CEO Expects Fast Recovery after Pandemic,JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said that he foresees a quick recovery for the airline industry following the end of,business +"Ighalo Recalled, Ndidi Returns for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers against Liberia, Cape Verde","Head Coach Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Leon Balogun,",sports +"Rule Me Out of Race for Nigeria Vice President, Says Borno Governor Zulum","Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday, said he should be ruled out of the contest for the nation’s",politics +China’s Tianwen-1 Spacecraft Completes Historic Mars Landing,"An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China",tech +"Nigerian Stock Exchange Completes Demutualisation Process, Gets SEC, CAC Approval",The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) says it has completed its demutualisation process after it received final approvals of its demutualisation plan from the Securities,business +Nigeria VP Osinbajo to Announce Presidential Bid after February 26 APC Convention,Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has concluded plans to announce his presidential ambition immediately after the All Progressives Congress (APC),politics +Andy Ruiz Jr Recovers from Knockdown to Beat Arreola By Unanimous Decision,Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr survived an early knockdown to beat Chris Arreola by unanimous decision in California.,sports +"Nigeria’s House Adopts E-Transmission of Results ‘Where Practicable’, Opposition Walks Out","Nigeria’s House of Representatives Friday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, amid a walkout staged by opposition members, with the",politics +Ivory Coast’s First Ebola Patient Since 1994 Recovers,"A young Guinean woman, who was the first confirmed case of Ebola in Ivory Coast since 1994 has recovered from",health +"Nigerian Governors Move to Take Over Covid-19 Vaccines’ Distribution, Meet Wednesday","Following concerns over the opaqueness of the recent allocation of expected 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to states by the",health +"Nigeria: Aiteo Denies Fresh Leak in its Facilities, Decries Incessant Attacks on Oil Assets","Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), on Sunday denied reports that a new leak had been discovered at its",business +Lacazette’s Goal Gives Transformed Arsenal Second Consecutive Win,Alexandre Lacazette scored 21 seconds after coming off the bench to give Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brighton. The,sports +White House Details Plans to Vaccinate 28M Children Age 5-11,"Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy",health +"Schwarzenegger, Shriver Divorce Final after 10 Years",Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end,entertainment +"Spanish Media: Barcelona’s Champions League Exit, ‘A resignation from Football Elite’","One Spanish newspaper called it Barcelona's ""resignation from the football elite"" as their dramatic decline culminated in a generational event",sports +"Nigeria: Southern Presidency Gathers Momentum as Benue Governor Ortom, Middle Belt Endorse Demand","The quest for southern presidency in 2023 gathered momentum on Tuesday as Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, the Middle",politics +‘Unacceptable’: Turkey’s President Erdogan Slams Biden Over ‘Killer’ Putin Comment,"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that US President Joe Biden’s comments about Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, in",politics +"Samsung Names New CEOs, to Merge Mobile, Consumer Electronics Units","Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will merge its mobile and consumer electronics divisions, the firm said on Tuesday, naming new co-chief",business +Serie A: Sánchez Scores Twice as Inter Beat Parma 2-1 to Go 6 Points Clear,Alexis Sánchez scored twice to help Inter Milan win 2-1 at relegation-threatened Parma on Thursday to open up a six-point,sports +The Gravedigger’s Wife: Somali Love Story Wins Africa’s Top Film Prize,A Somali film exploring what people will do for love has won the grand prize at the prestigious Pan-African film,entertainment +"In Major Break from Tradition, Warner Bros. Will Debut All Its 2021 Films on Streaming Platform HBO Max",Warner Bros studio will debut all of its 2021 films in cinemas and on the HBO Max streaming service on,entertainment +Raging Pandemic in Indonesia Offers Fertile Ground for New Variants,The speed and scale of the coronavirus outbreak in Indonesia has created a perfect breeding ground for a potential new,health +Chrissy Teigen is Sad She Will ‘Never Be Pregnant Again’,"Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has expressed sadness she will not be pregnant again, having lost the baby she",entertainment +Tanzanian President Urges Africa to Rally For Digital Currency Plan,Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the country's central bank to be prepared for the use of digital currencies.,business +WHO Reports First Two Cases of Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana,The WHO has reported two suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease in GhanaRead more,health +"To Avoid Friction with Trump, Mexico’s President Won’t Congratulate Biden Until Legal Challenges Resolved",Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Saturday he would not congratulate a winner of the US presidential election,politics +Facebook to Be Called Meta in Nod to Its ‘Metaverse’ Vision,"Facebook Inc (FB.O) is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on its ambitions",tech +Paris Streets Empty as Covid-19 Curfew Takes Effect,Boutiques in the centre of the French capital shut early and shoppers hurried home to meet a new 8:00 p.m.,health +US Lawsuits Could Force Facebook to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp,Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the US Federal Trade Commission and,tech +"Nigeria: Central Bank to Refund Capital Deposits, Licensing Fees Of Pending BDC Applications","Following the Central Bank ban on the sales of FX to Bureaux de Change (BDC) operators, the apex bank is",business +"Ligue 1: Messi, Ramos, Donnarumma Presented to Fans as PSG Win Again",Lionel Messi was introduced to the Paris St-Germain fans before Saturday's win over 10-man Strasbourg. The former Barcelona star was,sports +"Nigeria: Bello Serves Notice for APC NEC Meeting, Moves to Stabilise Party","In a move meant to establish and consolidate his leadership, the Niger State Governor and acting National Chairman of",politics +Nigeria: Aviation Minister Sirika Insists Government Will Own Only 5% of National Carrier,"Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has insisted that the planned national carrier which is billed to commence operation",business +"95 Days after Launch, eNaira Wallets’ Download Near 700,000","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) digital currency, eNaira, has continued to attract the interest of Nigeria’s banking public at",business +"Nigeria: Don’t Direct Yoruba to Support Any Aspirant in 2023, Obasanjo Tells Ooni","Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, not to direct the Yoruba people",politics +Nigeria Suspends Emirates Flight in Response to Covid-19 Rapid Test Requirements,The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has placed a 72-hour suspension on outbound Emirates flights from Nigeria. In a February,business +Eurozone Manufacturing Takes Hit Due to Lockdowns,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.6 in November 2020, from 54.8 in the previous month but above",business +Facebook Unveils New Controls for Kids Using Its Platforms,"Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens",tech +Shirt Sponsor Three Suspends Deal with Chelsea Amid Abramovich Sanctions,Chelsea shirt sponsor Three have suspended their deal with the club amid the sanctions that have been issued upon Roman,sports +Santos Say Messi Needs 448 More Goals to Break Pele’s Record,Lionel Messi has not broken Pele's goalscoring record for a single club and will have to score 448 more Barcelona,sports +"Ebonyi Governor Umahi, Deputy Appeal Judgement Sacking Them as INEC Awaits Certified True Copy","In an effort to reverse a ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which ordered their removal from office, Governor",politics +"Change of Government as Israel Gets New Prime Minister, Ending Netanyahu’s 12-year Rule","Israel's parliament has put an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year-long tenure as prime minister in a vote on Sunday, approving",politics +Qantas Aims to Restart Most International Flights in October,"Qantas's chief executive said international travel might resume by the end of October if the country is fully-vaccinated, as the",business +Anti-Olympics Campaign Gains Traction Online in Japan,"An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few",sports +MTN To Make Up For Network Disruption By Extending Users’ Time-Bound Subscriptions,"As a way of paying back the network disruption experienced by users on Saturday, MTN Nigeria says it will extend",business +"China Opens Olympics, with Lockdown and Boycotts","Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Winter Olympics open Friday night, inviting the world back — sort of — for",sports +Nintendo Increases Forecast By 50% in Sign of Strong Gaming Demand,"In an unusual move midway through its fiscal year, Nintendo Co. increased its financial forecasts as consumers stuck at home",tech +"Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Scarcity Persists, Heightens Flight Delays, Cancellations","As scarcity of premium motor spirit (petrol) persists, causing long vehicle queues at filling stations so is the scarcity of",business +AfDB to Fund Nigerian Tech MSMEs with $500m,"The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to support Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), especially technology-based ones with 500 million",business +UAE Pledges $2bn to Support Nigeria’s Mining Sector,"As part of efforts to support Nigeria’s Mines and Steel Development sector, the office of the past ruler of Abu",business +"USAID Launches $9.5m Aid to Fight Malnutrition in Bauchi, Kevin Sokoto",The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched its two-year $9.5 million Advancing Nutrition Activity to improve the nutritional,health +Nigeria: NUPRC Moves to Resolve Outstanding Issues Regarding Marginal Fields,The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NURPC) on Thursday moved to resolve all outstanding issues delaying the conclusion of the,business +Harry and Meghan to Speak to Oprah in First Interview Since Leaving Royal Duties,Prince Harry and Meghan will give their first interview since stepping back from royal duties when they talk to Oprah,entertainment +Kano Governor Ganduje’s Aide Arrested After Calling on President Buhari to Resign,"Nigeria's secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, a social media aide to Kano State",politics +"IATF Generates $42.1bn Trade, Investment Deals","The recently concluded second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) generated a record $42.1 billion in trade and trade-related investment deals,",business +President Lungu Aims to Fend off Perennial Rival Hichilema as Zambia Votes in Tense Polls,Zambians are voting in nationwide elections after a tense campaign dominated by economic woes and the impact of the coronavirus,politics +Nigeria’s Oil Production Dips by 56.5m Barrels in Six Months,Nigeria's crude oil production dipped by a cumulative 56.559 million barrels in the first six months of 2021 compared with,business +Lagos Threatens New Covid Lockdown,The Lagos State Government has threatened to impose a fresh lockdown and reintroduce other measures if there is a recurrence,health +Nigeria: Ayu Emerges Consensus PDP Chairmanship Candidate,"Northern stakeholders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have picked former Senate President, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, as the consensus",politics +Oil Prices Fall on Renewed Coronavirus Concerns as China Cases Mount,Oil prices fell on georMonday on renewed concerns about global fuel demand amid strict coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and new,business +Nigeria: Vandalism of Total’s Pipeline Forces Shutdown of 504MW Alaoji Power Plant in Abia,The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced a shutdown of the Alaoji Power Plant in Abia State following,business +"‘Not If But When’: Merkel, Macron, Johnson, Others Call for International Treaty Ahead of Next Pandemic",More than 20 world leaders have called for a new global treaty to help the world prepare for future pandemics.,health +"Nigeria: Cross River Governor Ayade Suspends Calabar Carnival Over Insecurity, Omicron",Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has suspended the 2021 annual Calabar carnival due to insecurity and the outbreak of,entertainment +Nigeria First Lady Aisha Buhari Urges Celebrities to Stop Promoting Drug Use,"Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has cautioned celebrities, political leaders and key opinion leaders to be wary of the",entertainment +"Belarus Olympic Athlete ‘Safe’, under Police Protection",Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has said she is “safe” and under police protection in Japan after claiming she had been,sports +"Voters, Not Court, Should Choose Leaders, Nigeria’s Ex-President Jonathan Says",Former President Goodluck Jonathan Monday canvassed the overhaul of the electoral process to make the electorate the ultimate decision-makers in,politics +Australia’s Perth Enters Lockdown as Brisbane Braces for Curbs,"Brisbane is set to become the fourth major Australian city in lockdown, as officials told residents to stay at home",sports +Ever Given Container Ship Begins Exit from Suez Canal 106 Days after Getting Stuck,"Ever Given, the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March is finally resuming its",business +Twitter Set to Accept Musk’s Original $43bn Takeover Offer,"Twitter Inc is poised to agree a sale to Elon Musk for around $43 billion in cash, the price the",tech +‘Exciting Prospects’: Pinnick Takes Positives as Ecuador Pip Nigeria in New Jersey,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick would have wanted a win for",sports +"Covid-19: Nigeria Records All-time High Daily Infections, Plans Mass Vaccination in January","With 930 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, Nigeria recorded its worst single-day numbers of the deadly virus that has",health +US-based Stripe Acquires Nigerian Startup Paystack for $200m,"Nigerian payments startup Paystack has been acquired by US-based payments giant, Stripe in a $200 million -range deal. That makes",business +"Nigeria: APC Has No Zoning Agreement on 2023 Presidency, Says Kogi Governor Bello","Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Sunday rekindled the controversy over the rotational presidency with a declaration that the",politics +NNPC Spends $1.3bn on Petrol Subsidy in Six Months,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expended N541.65 billion subsidy on petrol between February and July this year, a document",business +Twitter Shares Tumble More Than 10% After Site Permanently Bans Trump,Shares of Twitter sank more than 10% on Monday after the social media company permanently banned President Donald Trump from,business +"UK Company Invests $100,000 in Nigerian Software Firm AirSmat","A United Kingdom company, Zetogon has said it invested $100,000 in a Nigerian software firm, AirSmat, to help the organisation",business +Aisha Buhari Cup: Black Queens Beat Lionesses 2-0,The buzz of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament got louder on Monday as the Secretary General,sports +Nigeria’s Central Bank Seeks to Slash Importation by 35%,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday said efforts are ongoing to reduce",business +French Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Dies Aged 73,"French fashion designer Thierry Mugler has died at the age of 73, his representatives have announced. He was known for",entertainment +AFCON: Awaziem Back to Fitness as Super Eagles Face Guinea Bissau Test,"Versatile defender Chidozie Awaziem has been confirmed by Super Eagles’ medics to have returned to full fitness, on the",sports +"Nigeria Says 400,000 Barrels of Oil Lost Daily to Theft","About 400,000 barrels of crude oil is lost daily to theft, according to data from the federal government. The Minister",business +New York Legislature Won’t Impeach Cuomo after He Quits,The New York state Assembly will suspend its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo once he steps down after its leader,politics +Nigeria: Buhari Didn’t Tell Governors to Pick Consensus Presidential Candidate,"Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Friday faulted claims that President Muhammadu Buhari asked members of the PGF to pick a",politics +"Sky Sports: In Usyk, Joshua Faces Toughest Opponent of His Career, Victory Would Be His Greatest Yet","There was a mischievous moment this week when Oleksandr Usyk’s entourage found Anthony Joshua's car and, while laughing, they inscribed",sports +"Bayern, Dortmund, Committed to Champions League Reforms Not Super League – BVB CEO",Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have opted to proceed with Champions League reforms rather than participate in the,sports +"IMF: Increased Diversity of Creditors Raises Coordination Challenges for Nigeria, Others",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declared that increased diversity of creditors raises coordination challenges for Nigeria and other indebted,business +China Posts Record 18.3% Economic Growth in Post-Covid Comeback,China's economy grew a record 18.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. It's,business +IBM Quarterly Revenue Edges Past Estimates on Cloud Strength,"International Business Machines Corp edged past Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, bolstered by higher demand for its",tech +Three Judges Involved in Conflicting Exparte Orders to Appear Before Nigeria’s Judicial Council,"Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad has ordered three judges involved in granting conflicting exparte orders to appear before the",politics +Nigeria Government Evaluates Addax Petroleum’s Assets,Following the Nigerian federal government’s revocation of the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) on four assets belonging to Addax Petroleum Exploration,business +"Nigeria: Atiku, Wike, Makinde, Others in Supremacy Battle for Control of PDP","Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde,",politics +NNPC Reduces Cash-call Debts to IOCs by $3.11bn,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has so far paid a total of $3.118 billion cash-call debts owed the five,business +"Nigeria: Movie on Kogi Governor, ‘Yahaya the White Lion’ Set for Premiere January 15","All is now set for the premiere of 'Yahaya the White Lion' on January 15th in Abuja, the Nigeria capital",entertainment +Nigeria: South-East PDP Backs Southern Governors’ Stance on Zoning of Presidency in 2023,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria's South-east geo-political zone has aligned with the position of the Southern Governors’ Forum,politics +"Ekiti PDP Primary: Oni Accuses Ayu’s NWC, Fayose of Sellout","Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, in the just concluded primary election, Segun Oni, has accused the",politics +Ivory Coast Records First Case of Ebola in 25 years,"Ivory Coast has recorded its first case of the Ebola hemorrhagic virus in 25 years, according to the country’s health",health +Liverpool’s Mane Tests Positive for Coronavirus,"Liverpool's Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently self-isolating. Mane, who started and scored in Monday's 3-1",sports +Rome Confirmed as Ninth Definite Host for Euro 2020,Uefa has confirmed Rome as the ninth definite Euro 2020 host this summer. The Italian capital had been due to,sports +YouTube Removes Five Myanmar TV Channels from Platform,Alphabet Inc’s YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar’s military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of,tech +"Nigeria: President Can’t Ask Court to Remove a Law He Signed, Supreme Court Says",Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday struck out the suit challenging section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 banning political appointees,politics +"Again, NNPC Apologises to Nigerians, Reveals Five Vessels of Substandard Fuel Rejected","Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Wednesday apologised",business +Stage Adaptation of ‘Game Of Thrones’ Confirmed For 2023,"Hit TV show Game of Thrones is heading to the stage, with a theatre adaptation likely to be a major",entertainment +Amusan Reignites Shoe Technology Debate after Record-Breaking Display,"Shoe technology has come into focus since records started tumbling last year, with World Athletics trying to draw a line",sports +Google Says It Offers More Than $10bn in Consumer Benefits in South Korea,Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday its presence in South Korea equates to nearly 12 trillion won ($10.16 billion) in,business +Debates For Uganda Presidential Candidates Postponed Indefinitely,"The Ugandan presidential candidates' two-day debate has been cancelled indefinitely. According to local media reports, the inter-religious council that was",politics +"MTN Sells 18.9% Stake in Jumia, Raises $142m","South Africa’s MTN said on Friday it had now exited its 18.9% stake in the continent’s online retailer Jumia, making",business +Wole Soyinka to Release First Novel in Almost 50 Years,Legendary Nigerian Author Wole Soyinka is set to release his first novel in 48 years. Chronicles of the Happiest People,entertainment +"NUPRC Stands Firm on Mobil-Seplat No Deal, Insists Status Quo Remains","The clarification by the NUPRC Chief ExeAcutive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, followed an earlier statement same day that President Muhammadu Buhari",business +Chelsea Host Liverpool in Early Matchup between Premier League Favourites,"Chelsea's significant summer spending spree has resulted in some people tipping them to challenge for Liverpool's crown this season, and",sports +"Nigeria: PDP Will Adopt Consensus Presidential Candidate in 2023, Says Benue Governor Ortom","Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would adopt consensus option for the emergence",politics +Revolutionary New Treatment Signals Hope for Sickle Cell Sufferers,"A major breakthrough has been made in healthcare, giving hope to millions of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) sufferers across the",health +UK Says More Than 25 Million People Have Had First Covid-19 Vaccine Shot,"More than 25 million people in the UK have now received a first Covid-19 vaccination, 100 days after the first",health +NNPC Boss Kyari Says Oil Company Positioned to Lead Africa in Energy Transition,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Monday gave an account of how it has positioned itself to lead,business +Italy Extends ‘Red Zones’ from Sunday as Coronavirus Infections Soar,"Italy has added more regions to its coronavirus high-risk ""red zones"" as cases across the country hit a new daily",health +"WHO: Malaria Killed Over 602,000 People in Nigeria, Others in 2021","As the world marked the World Malaria Day on Monday,, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that no fewer",health +"Bitcoin Rises 2.1% to Reclaim $50,000","Bitcoin rose on Sunday to reclaim levels above $50,000. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency gained 2.11% to $50,445.34 at",business +Netanyahu’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Israel Votes Tuesday,Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the country’s fourth parliamentary election in two years — a highly charged referendum on,politics +"EU Considers Ghana as Covid Vaccine Manufacturing Hub, Removes West African Country from Money Laundering List",The European Union has announced plans to remove Ghana from the list of countries that are deficient anti-money laundering and,health +Netflix Launches First Games on Smartphones,"Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription market. Starting Tuesday, the",entertainment +"Zouma Fined by West Ham, Loses Sponsor Over Animal Abuse",", Kurt Zouma was fined two weeks' salary by West Ham and lost his sponsorship deal with Adidas on Wednesday",sports +"Nigeria: With Elders’ Intervention, PDP Chairman Secondus Retains His Seat","The intervention, Thursday, by some political elders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saved the embattled national chairman of the",politics +"Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr Subpoenaed By New York Attorney General",New York’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with,politics +Court Dismisses Lawsuit of Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Accuser,A judge has dismissed the lawsuit of one of two men who alleged that Michael Jackson abused them as boys,entertainment +"Musk Sells $4bn in Tesla Shares, Presumably for Twitter Deal","Elon Musk has sold 4.4 million shares of Tesla stock worth roughly $4 billion, most likely to help fund his",tech +Nigeria Hotel Owners Urge Members to Ignore FIRS’ Bid to Install Collection Software for VAT,The Incorporated Trustees of the Hotel Owners and Managers Association Lagos (HOMAL) has directed its members to treat with disdain,business +"US Oil Majors Chevron, Exxon Shrink Spending as Coronavirus Cuts Demand",US oil majors Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil cut spending aggressively in the third quarter in a race to offset,business +‘Thread with Caution’: APC Chair Adamu Threatens Renegade Placeholder Machina Over Yobe Senate Seat,"National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Thursday, resorted to subtle threats against Mr. Bashir",politics +Man United Punish Wasteful Wolves After David De Gea Save to Set New Unbeaten Run Record,Mason Greenwood drove home with just 10 minutes left to deny a dominant Wolves side as Manchester United set a,sports +Israel Election: Netanyahu Falls Short of Majority in Exit Polls,Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to fall short of securing the seats needed to form a new government in,politics +"Trailing in National Polls, Trump Attacks Biden at Pennsylvania Rally","With Election Day just three weeks away, US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden concentrated on battleground",politics +Kanye West Launches Video for US Presidential Campaign,"US rapper Kanye West has released the first advertisement for his presidential campaign, just 22 days ahead of Election Day. West",politics +Covid Vaccine Scarcity and Fake Doses Hamper Efforts in Americas,"Amid a scramble to secure enough coronavirus vaccines in the Americas, there are reports of fake doses proliferating on the",health +South Africa Cricket Coach Boucher Charged Over Racism Allegation,Cricket South Africa (CSA) has charged the men’s national team coach Mark Boucher with gross misconduct after he was accused,sports +US Clears Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use,Moderna Inc’s coronavirus vaccine on Friday became the second to receive emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and,health +World Champions France Held By Ukraine in Lacklustre Opening World Cup Qualifier,France kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign in unconvincing fashion as they were held to a 1-1 home draw,sports +Oil Major Shell to Write Off up to $5bn in Assets after Exiting Russia,Shell has announced that it will write off between $4 and $5 billion in the value of its assets after,business +US: Musk Says He Prefers ‘Less Divisive’ Candidate Than Trump in 2024,Billionaire Elon Musk made clear on Thursday that even though he wants Twitter to lift its permanent ban on former,politics +‘A Big Challenge’: Italy’s Roman Fortress Awaits Wales in Eye-catching Euro 2020 Clash,Wales are within touching distance of the Euro 2020 knockout stage as they visit Rome for their final group game,sports +US Federal Reserve Chairman says Economy Needs Help Despite Covid Vaccine News,"US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy continues to need help despite progress toward a Covid-19 vaccine, suggesting",business +"Nigeria: Governing APC Senators Move to Delegitimise Future Elections, Democracy",As the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tables its report on the 2010 Electoral Act Amendment Bill,politics +Vote Count Begins in Zambia’s Closely Fought Elections,Electoral officials in Zambia has commenced vote counting following the successful staging of the southern African nation's general elections. After,politics +"Nigeria to License Social Media Platforms, Online Broadcasters","The Nigerian government has directed all online broadcast service provider and all social media platforms which will include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube,",tech +"Brazilian Viper Venom May Become Tool in Fight Against Coronavirus, Study Shows",Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey,health +Seiko Hashimoto Takes Over as Tokyo Olympics Chief,"Japan’s Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympian who competed in seven Games, has taken over as Tokyo 2020’s new",sports +"Netflix Loses Almost 1M Subscribers, Less Than Projected","Asked what may have stopped subscriptions sliding further, the firm's CEO said: ""If there was a single thing, we might",entertainment +Flavour Announces New Album ‘Flavour of Africa’,"Award-winning Nigerian musician Flavour is set to release his seventh studio album, 'Flavour of Africa,’ on December 4. The album",entertainment +EU Wants Abuses Against Uganda Opposition Probed,The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the continued harassment of politicians and civil society actors in Uganda after last,politics +‘I Have a Warrior Mindset’: Joshua Warns Pulev Ahead of World Heavyweight Clash,"World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is insisting that he has eradicated past mistakes and now has a ""warrior mindset"" as",sports +Angela Merkel Receives Moderna Dose after First AstraZeneca Shot,"German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a Moderna coronavirus vaccine as her second jab, after getting the first dose of AstraZeneca",health +"NSIA: Nigeria’s Sovereign Fund to Invest $200m in World-class Hospital, 20 Other Projects","The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has concluded plans to build a world-class hospital in Abuja, as part of efforts",health +COVID-19: 181 Students Contract Virus in Lagos Private School,Lagos state commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi has said that one hundred and eighty-one students and staff of a,health +"Violence, Vote-buying Mar Ondo Election, Observers Say",Reports from election observers in Nigeria who are monitoring the Ondo State Governorship election have shown that the election has,politics +"Fayemi, Akeredolu, El-Rufai, Other Nigerian Governors Receive Covid Jab","Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, were among the",health +"Diego Maradona Death: Eight Doctors, Nurses to Be Tried for Homicide in Argentina","Eight people who took care of soccer legend Diego Maradona will be tried in Argentina courts for homicide, according to",sports +WHO Asks Countries to Destroy Out-of-date Vaccines,The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidance saying that expired Covid-19 vaccines should now be destroyed. This contradicts,health +Biden Unveils $1.9tn US Economic Relief Package,US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the coronavirus-sapped economy before he takes office next,politics +Potential Breakthrough in Fight Against Malaria as Oxford Vaccine Shows 77% Efficacy in Early Trials,Scientists in the UK have developed the world’s most effective malaria vaccine with 77 percent efficacy against the disease. Researchers,health +Euro 2020: Hungary Hold World Champions France to Surprise Draw,Tournament favourites France were held to a surprise 1-1 draw against Hungary in their second Euro 2020 Group F game,sports +Nigeria’s Central Bank Sets January 2023 Deadline for Financial Institutions to Tighten Noose on Cybercrimes,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday released the Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework and Guidelines for Other Financial Institutions (OFIs),",business +British Airways Replaces CEO Cruz With Aer Lingus Boss Doyle,British Airways says it will be replacing Chief Executive Officer Alex Cruz. This comes just weeks after fellow Spaniard Luis,business +Audio Adaptation of Broadway Musical ‘FELA!’ to Debut on Clubhouse,"An audio adaptation of the popular Broadway musical FELA!, will premiere on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16 on the",entertainment +"AfDB Grants Uganda $500,000 for Development of Small Businesses in Oil Sector","The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda have signed a $500,000 grant agreement for financing of Micro, Small",business +"Nigeria’s Oil Production Stages Recovery, Overtakes Libya",Nigeria has regained its top position among crude oil producing countries in Africa with crude oil production averaging 1.27 million,business +Cameroon Legend Samuel Eto’o Elected President of His Country’s Football Federation,"Four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o was elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday, deposing",sports +"Senate Approves Buhari’s $16bn, €1bn External Loan Request","Nigeria's Senate on Wednesday approved the $16 billion, €1billion as well as a $125 million external loan request sent to",politics +"Nigerian Stars Omah Lay, Tems Arrested in Uganda for ‘Breaking Covid-19 Guidelines’","Nigerian artists Omah Lay and Tems have been arrested in Kampala, Uganda for flouting Covid-19 guidelines. They were arrested shortly",entertainment +Actor Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Staging Fake Hate Crime,"Actor Jussie Smollett, one-time star of the TV drama “Empire,” was found guilty on Thursday of staging a hate crime",entertainment +"US Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans Its Own Review",The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct,tech +"Unai Emery Rules Himself out of Newcastle United Job, says He’s ‘100%’ Committed to Villarreal","Unai Emery has ruled himself out of contention to be Newcastle United's next manager, saying he is ""100%"" committed to",sports +Zaha Double Condemns United to Home Defeat against Palace,Wilfried Zaha scored twice against his former club as Crystal Palace condemned Manchester United to a miserable start to their,sports +Rise in Exports Offers Germany Hope of Avoiding Fourth-quarter Slump,"German exports rose by more than expected in September, and foreign trade gave Europe’s largest economy a boost going into",business +Maradona Fans Remember Troubled Soccer Great a Year after His Death,Thousands of fans of soccer great Diego Maradona will pay tribute to the star on the one-year anniversary of his,sports +"Amusan-Inspired Nigeria Clinch Commonwealth Women’s 4×100 Relay Gold, Set African Record",The Nigerian team won with a new African record of 42.10 second.Read more,sports +Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content,Facebook has announced it will remove all content on its platform that “denies or distorts the Holocaust.”  The company says,business +Nigeria: Seplat Energy Terminates Avuru’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director,The Board of Seplat Energy on Thursday announced that it has terminated the appointment of Austin Avuru as a Non-Executive,business +Ruling Party Stalwart Tinubu Asks Nigeria’s President Buhari to Convene National Security Meeting,A former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has urged,politics +‘Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story’ Has Official Trailer Released,"The official trailer for the highly anticipated Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, a remake of the 1995 classic by Play Network",entertainment +"US Judge Stops TikTok Ban from Apple App Store, Google Play",A US judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on future downloads of the TikTok app. The app,tech +Nigeria: Former President Obasanjo Denies Floating Political Party,A former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied claims that he is floating a political party. He noted that reports,politics +Buhari Says Collaboration Between Executive and Legislature Will Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty,Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for more collaboration between the country's executive and the legislature in order to lift,politics +"‘No Room for Error,’ Pinnick Charges Super Eagles Ahead of Liberia World Cup Qualifier in Morocco","President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has told the Super Eagles to leave no room for",sports +Nigeria Records 80% Drop in Covid Deaths Over Past Month,The number of fatalities resulting from Covid-19 has dropped from 86 to 17 cases per week between February 20 and,health +The Weeknd Labels Grammys ‘Corrupt’ After Nominations Snub,"The Weeknd has angrily slammed the Grammy Awards, calling them “corrupt” after the pop star walked away with zero nominations",entertainment +Ransomware Gang Websites Disappear from Internet,Websites for a Russian-linked ransomware gang blamed for attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide have gone offline. Monitors say a,tech +"Covid-19: UK Adds Ethiopia, Somalia to Travel Ban List",Ethiopia and Somalia have joined the long list of countries in England’s red list from where travel to England is,health +Scarlett Johansson and Disney Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Black Widow’,"Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Co. on Thursday settled her lawsuit over the streaming release of “Black Widow,” bringing",entertainment +"Nigeria: Parliament to Rework, Pass Electoral Bill Wednesday, Senate President Lawan Says","President of Nigeria's Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has hinted that the National Assembly was ready to rework and pass the",politics +"Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury Sign Two-fight Deal to Crown Undisputed Heavyweight Champion","After months of arduous negotiations between competing promoters and rival champions, the contract for a two-fight deal between Tyson Fury",sports +"Tottenham 1-3 Man United: Cavani Shines as Spurs, Mourinho Collapse Again",Edinson Cavani’s late diving header saw Manchester United come from behind against Tottenham after the striker saw an opener controversially,sports +"Basketball to Experience Revolution in Nigeria Soon, Says Sports Minister","Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has described the recent impressive performance of  D'Tigers as an",sports +Wall Street Rebounds after Virus-Linked Sell-Off,"Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday, regaining some of the ground they lost in Friday’s sell-off, as investors were",business +Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises by N2.5tn to N38tn,"Nigeria's total public debt rose by N2.54 trillion, from N35.465 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2021,",business +SGF Mustapha Says Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO Position Will Advance Development in Nigeria,"Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, says the election of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-general of",business +Tokyo 2020: Canada Clinch Olympic Women Football Gold After Defeating Sweden on Penalties,Canada’s women’s football team have triumphed at the Tokyo Olympics following a hugely dramatic win over Sweden in the gold,sports +South Korea’s LG Chem Shares Plummet Due to GM Electric Vehicle Recall,"LG Chem Ltd shares slid nearly 10% after General Motors said it would recall about 73,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars",business +"Japan Confirms New Covid-19 Variant, Immigration Reports Infections","Japan confirmed a new variant of Covid-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility, presenting new challenges",health +"UEFA Invites Christian Eriksen, Medics Who Saved Him to Euro 2020 Final",European football governing body UEFA has invited Denmark international Christian Eriksen and the paramedics who helped save his life during,sports +"Disney Tops Netflix on Streaming Subscribers, Sets Higher Prices",Disney in 2017 staked its future on building a streaming service to rival Netflix as audiences moved to online viewing,business +"Naomi Campbell in Lagos for ARISE FASHION WEEK, Dedicated to Exposing Fresh African Talent to the World","Supermodel and businesswoman Naomi Campbell is in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, for Arise Fashion Week, an event she’s backed since",entertainment +Nigeria’s Radisson Hotels Pass SGS Safety Protocol Test,The Radisson Hotel Group recently announced that its five Nigerian outlets have successfully completed the SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning,health +"Nigeria: With Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Joining Race,  APC’s Presidential Aspirants Now 13",The number of presidential aspirants on the platform of the APC jumped to 13 on Friday as the Governor of,politics +"Three PDP Governors Negotiate with APC, May Trigger Floodgate of Defections from Opposition Party",The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may shed more gubernatorial weight if ongoing negotiations between three of its governors and the,politics +Nigeria Insists on Right to Produce Head of West African Gas Authority,Nigeria's federal government has insisted that it wasn’t in breach of any part of the treaty setting up the West,business +"Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths, According to WHO Trial","Anti-viral drug remdesivir has little to no effect on Covid patients' chances of survival, according to a study of more",health +"Renewables Not Replacing Fossil Fuels in Coming Decades, OPEC Sec-Gen Barkindo Says","OPEC Secretary-General, Dr. Sanusi Barkindo, on Tuesday said there was no scientific proof that renewable sources of energy would overtake",tech +"GAGE Awards Calls for 2022 Nominations, Ready To Reward Tech Innovators","In line with its total commitment to recognise and award brands, corporates and individuals who have distinguished themselves in using",tech +‘It Doesn’t Matter Who Pays for Vaccines’: BUA Tells CACOVID Not to ‘Play Politics’ with Nigerians’ Lives,"BUA Group, a member of the steering committee of Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), responded Monday evening to a statement issued",health +"Nigeria’s Fintech Startup, Kuda, Raises $10m in Seed Funding","Online Fintech startup firm Kuda, out of Nigeria, that offers digital banking services, has announced it has raised $10 million",tech +Lewis Hamilton Voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year,Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. One of F1's all-time,sports +Wood McKenzie: Oil Theft Gone Beyond Crisis Point in Nigeria,As oil-producing companies in the country and even Nigeria continue to lose out on the rising international price of the,business +Nigeria Posts OPEC’s Biggest Output Gain in September,Oil output of members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose in September to its highest since,business +"Japan to Consider State of Emergency for Tokyo Area, Casting Doubt On Olympics","Japan is considering declaring a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases climb, casting fresh",sports +"Nigeria Says Ajaokuta Rolling Mill Can’t Be Ready again in 2022 ‘Due to Covid, Russia-Ukraine War’",Nigeria's federal government has ruled out the possibility of completing the 43-year old Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill in Kogi state,business +"Senate Confirms Buhari’s Ministers-Designate, Adjourns for Sallah",The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of ministerial nominees sent to it last week by President Muhammadu Buhari.,politics +Canada Vows to Make Facebook Pay for News,"Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech",tech +UK Injects £10m into Nigeria’s Energy Sector,The United Kingdom has injected £10 million into Nigeria’s low carbon energy project. The concessional aid is aimed at reducing,business +"Akeredolu, Jegede Trade Accusations over Arrest of Suspected Thugs","The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 10 election in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu,",politics +"Nigeria Produced 558,000 Barrels Less Oil in April Compared with March, Says OPEC","Again, Nigeria failed to ramp up crude oil production despite all the sloganeering by the various agencies of government, producing",business +"Buhari Directs Return to Status Quo Ante in APC Leadership, Warns Governors to Cease Fire","President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, broke his silence over the crisis rocking the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics +R. Kelly Trial Moved to September,A federal judge has again delayed R. Kelly's trial on child pornography and other charges because of concerns about the,entertainment +Popular Mozambican Actress Dies Giving Birth,"Popular Mozambican actress, producer and director, Hermelinda Simela, has died while giving birth in hospital. The 38-year-old was being treated",health +Bayelsa Governor Diri Says 2.5% Revenue in PIB For Host Communities ‘Unacceptable’ to Niger Delta,"Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has said that the 2.5 per cent revenue proposed for host communities in the",politics +China’s Smartphone Shipments Rebound to Pre-pandemic Levels in January,"China’s smartphone shipments nearly doubled in January 2021 versus a year ago, government data published on Tuesday showed, rebounding from",business +Nigeria: Former Senate President Saraki in EFCC Custody on Money Laundering Accusations,A former president of Nigeria's Senate Bukola Saraki is presently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,politics +"Crypto Rally Lifts Ether to New Record, Bitcoin to Near 3-Week High",Bitcoin rose to a two-and-a-half-week peak on Monday and ether climbed to a fresh record as cryptocurrencies ride higher on,tech +Covid-19: Lung Damage ‘Identified’ in Study,"Covid-19 could be causing lung abnormalities still detectable more than three months after patients are infected, researchers suggest. A study",health +FIFA Bans Former CAF President Issa Hayatou For One Year Over Commercial Deal,World football governing body FIFA on Tuesday banned former interim president Issa Hayatou for alleged wrongdoing in a commercial deal,sports +Depay Scores First Barcelona Goal as Catalans Hold Bilbao,Memphis Depay scored his first goal as a Barcelona player as the team came from behind to draw with Athletic,sports +"Nigeria Immigration, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration Management","The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has said that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Chinese mobile technologies giant,",health +"Barcelona Debt Stands at £1.15bn, Club President Joan Laporta Reveals","Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the Spanish club is 1.35bn euros (£1.15bn) in debt, describing the situation as ""very",sports +Mitrovic Winner Sends Serbia to World Cup with Last Minute Goal at Portuga,Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a dramatic late winner as Serbia booked their place at next year's World Cup and,sports +"Super Eagles Manager Peseiro Invites Musa, Ekong, 25 others for Sierra Leone, São Tomé",GRead more,sports +China’s Xiaomi Surpasses Apple as World’s No. 3 Smartphone Maker,China's Xiaomi has surpassed Apple for the first time to become the world's third-largest smartphone maker by shipments in the,tech +Netflix Indicted in Texas Over Depiction of Children in ‘Cuties’,Netflix is facing a criminal charge in Texas over the allegedly “lewd” depiction of children in a film on its,business +"Nigeria: Again, NNPC Fails to Contribute to Federation Account in March","The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) once more failed to remit any money to the federation account, a joint pool",business +"General Motors, Ford To Temporarily Shut Down As Chip Shortage Worsens","U.S. automaker, General Motors has announced a pause in production at eight of its 15 North American assembly plants during",business +Buhari Orders Nigeria’s Central Bank to Stop Issuing Forex for Food Importation,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to give any money for food importation, noting that the",business +Twenty-eight Low-Income Countries Receive IMF Debt Relief Extension,Twenty-eight member low-income countries have received a six-month extension of debt service relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Countries in this category are,business +South Africa Ditches AstraZeneca Vaccines for Johnson & Johnson,"Authorities in South Africa have outlined amended coronavirus immunisation plans, with the country turning its attention to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.",health +"Everton, Man City Clash Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak in City Squad",Monday night’s Premier League fixture between Everton and Manchester City has been called off four hours before kick-off due to,sports +Nigeria Women’s Team Breaks 30-Year-Old 4x100m African Record,The quartet ran a time of 42.22s to break the 42.39s African Record set by their Bronze medal-winning compatriots at,sports +Premier League Confirms Only Two New Positive Covid-19 Results After Latest Round of Testing,The Premier League have confirmed just two new positive Covid-19 results across the division after the latest round of testing.,sports +Nigeria: Upstream Commission Rakes in N175bn from Sale of Marginal Fields,The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Petroleum Commission (NURPC) on Wednesday disclosed that the 2020 marginal field bid round which was concluded,business +"Rivers’ Governor Wike Vows to Prosecute Amaechi, Cole Over Alleged Looting of State’s Assets","Wike said genuine lovers of the state should be the ones presenting themselves to serve the state as governor, not",politics +Europe Agrees Compromise Gas Curbs as Russia Squeezes Supply,"European Union countries approved a weakened emergency plan to curb their gas demand on Tuesday, after striking compromise deals to",business +"Champions League: Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Bayern Munich vs PSG in Quarter-finals","Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League quarterfinals, while there will be a repeat of last season's final",sports +Sheffield United Stun Manchester United in One of the Shocks of the Premier League Season,Sheffield United pulled off one of the shocks of the season as they stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory,sports +Maersk: World’s Largest Container Shipping Firm Reports 60% Revenue Increase In Q2 2021,"As the global economy bounced back from the Covid-19 pandemic and commodity demand recovered, Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping",business +Nigeria: Benue Governor Ortom Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State has tested positive for COVID-19 and was confirmed on Wednesday by his Chief",health +"Nokia to Cut Up to 10,000 Jobs over Next Two Years","Nokia on Tuesday announced plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs within two years to trim costs and invest more",business +Premier League Leaders Liverpool Lose at Southampton,Liverpool's Premier League title defence suffered a setback as they fell to defeat at Southampton on Monday. Danny Ings' superb,sports +Nuno Espirito Santo to Leave Wolves through ‘Mutual Agreement’,Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will leave the club after their final Premier League match of the season against,sports +Nigeria Names 132 Travellers Who Violated Covid Protocols,The Nigerian government has released a second batch of names of travellers who reportedly violated the protocol for international passengers.,health +Central Bank Governor Emefiele Says Nigeria’s FX Policy Targeted at Preserving Naira Value,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Monday said the objectives of the country’s exchange",business +Eguavoen Remains Interim Manager as NFF Reconstitutes Super Eagles’ Technical Crew,"The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super",sports +Nigerian Stock Market Rallies to $1.1bn Gain in April,"The Nigerian stock market rebounded from the losses it suffered in February and March, gaining N418 billion (about $1.1bn) in",business +Redemption for Messi as Argentina Beat Brazil 1-0 to Win First Major Title in 28 Years,Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years. Argentina’s,sports +MTV Africa Music Awards to Return After Four-year Hiatus,The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will return in early 2021 for the first time in four years. The awards,entertainment +"OPEC Launches Oil Outlook, Forecasts Growing Demand Till 2045",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday projected a growing global oil demand from mid-2030s to 108 million,business +Amazon Announces $100m Logistics Investment in Mexico,"Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it has invested $100 million in opening new warehouses in Mexico, including its first shipping",business +Twitter Locks Account of China’s US Embassy for Post on Xinjiang,Twitter has locked the account of China’s embassy in the United States for a social media post that defended China’s,tech +Covid Vaccine Boosters Could Mean Billions for Drugmakers,Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots,health +"Messi Signs for PSG, to Wear No. 30",Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain's contract at Barcelona expired earlier this summer.,sports +"Nigeria: How AGF Malami, Acting Chairman Buni Defied Osinbajo’s Directive to Stop APC Congresses","Worried by the narrow escape of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in retaining Ondo State and the broader",politics +More Bad News for Disney as California Governor says ‘no hurry’ to Open,"California Governor Gavin Newsom had more bad news for Disneyland and other parks in the state, saying the state is",entertainment +"Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson Not Yet Astronauts, US Says","In a move that pours cold water on the dreams of a few billionaire space explorers, the US has tightened",tech +Johnson Talks to Biden in First Call With European Leader Since Inauguration,Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken to Joe Biden for the first time since the new US president was inaugurated.,politics +World’s Oldest Person Pulls out of Torch Relay for Tokyo Olympics Over Covid Concerns,"The world’s oldest person, a 118-year-old Japanese woman, has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the",sports +"Nigeria: Senbanjo Throws Hat in Ring, Declares Interest in Ogun East Senatorial Seat",Renowned Ogun businessman and philanthropist Segun Senbanjo has declared interest to contest for the Ogun East Senatorial seat. Born to,politics +"Emirates Resumes in Nigeria as Flights Land in Abuja, Lagos","After a long break due to a frosty relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria, the Emirates Airline",business +Nigeria: PDP Crisis Deepens as Seven NWC Members Resign,The crisis rocking Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party has deepened following the resignation of seven deputy national officers of the,politics +"NNPC Defends Plan to Fix Port Harcourt Refinery for $1.5bn, Says New One Will Cost $12bn",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday vigorously defended the approval of a whopping $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation,business +Ronaldo Reaches 100 Goals For Juventus in Crucial Win at Sassuolo,Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th goal for Juventus in all competitions kept alive his side's hopes of a top-four Serie A finish,sports +"Samsung’s Lee Family to Pay more than $10.8bn Inheritance Tax, Donate Art",The family of late Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee said on Wednesday they will pay more than 12 trillion won,business +‘Extraordinary Year’: Twitter Posts Record Revenues in Q4 2020,"Twitter has posted record revenues for the last quarter of 2020, capping off what its chief executive said was ""an",tech +"Nigeria’s Ruling Party APC Set for Third Straight Presidential Election Victory, Says Buhari","At a meeting, Sunday night, with members of the National Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the",politics +Nigeria’s Biggest Lender Access Bank in Talks to Buy Atlas Mara Assets,Nigeria’s biggest lender Access Bank is in talks about a potential acquisition of assets belonging to Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara,business +South Africa Receives First Batch of Pfizer Covid Vaccines,South Africa has received the first batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to boost its vaccination programme. The doses which arrived on,health +"Arise Fashion Week 2020 Unveils ‘30 under 30’ Designers Vying for $500,000","Africa's premier fashion show, the ARISE Fashion Week, is set to deliver one of its most exciting line-ups to date,",entertainment +Israel Sets December 27 as Target Date to Start Vaccinating Against Covid-19,"Israel will begin administering the coronavirus vaccine to citizens on December 27, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday night. Speaking",health +Euro 2020: Superb Italy Crush Switzerland to Secure Last 16 Spot,Italy became the first team to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2020 European Championship as a,sports +"Ronaldo, Dybala Score as Juventus End Slump With Napoli Win",Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala helped Juventus to a 2-1 win over Napoli on Wednesday that moved the Turin club,sports +Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane Wins African Footballer of Year Again,"Mane converted the winning penalty in February as Senegal beat Egypt in the Cup of Nations final, his country's first",sports +"Facebook, Google Plan New Undersea Cables to Connect Southeast Asia and America","Facebook said on Monday it planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project",business +Dr Dre Records First Victory in Messy Divorce with Estranged Wife,Dr. Dre has landed his first win in his ongoing legal battle with estranged wife Nicole Young. A judge on,entertainment +Huge Injury Scare For Chelsea as Kante Hobbles Off Against Leicester Ahead of Champions League Final,"Chelsea have been handed a big injury scare with N'Golo Kante forced off against Leicester, with the Champions League Final",sports +"Champions League: Messi’s PSG to Face Man City, Champions Chelsea Play Ronaldo’s Juventus","Manchester City have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in group stages of the 2021-22 Champions League, setting up a possible",sports +Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Medicine for Hepatitis C Discovery,Three scientists have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for discovering the Hepatitis C virus. Americans Harvey,health +Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Predicts $200 Oil Price,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday predicted that oil price could climb as high as $200 per barrel,",business +"Nigeria: Legal Icon Afe Babalola Wants 2023 Elections Suspended, Interim Government Set Up","Legal Icon and founder, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola(SAN), on Monday, advised the federal government to",politics +Champions League: Man City Come from Behind to Beat Porto,Manchester City made a winning start to their 10th attempt at winning the Champions League after fighting back to beat,sports +"Breaking: Obaseki Wins 9 LGAs, Ize-Iyamu 2","Peoples Democratic Party Candidate in Edo Governorship Election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won in nine local government areas, while his",politics +Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Urges Yoruba People to Vote APC Candidate Tinubu for President,"Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, asked Yoruba people to prioritise the aspiration of the APC candidate, Asiwaju Bola",politics +"UEFA Sanctions Five Subs in UCL, International Matches",UEFA will allow up to five substitutions to be made by teams in all European club and international matches this,sports +Tory Lanez Seeks Right to Speak Publicly on Megan Thee Stallion Case,Canadian star Tory Lanez has reportedly launched a bid to discuss allegations levelled against him by Megan Thee Stallion after a judge ordered him,entertainment +NHS England Invites People Aged 56 to 59 to Book Covid-19 Vaccinations in Coming Week,"NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book Covid-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to",health +Falana: Why Nigeria Government Must Not Back Herders against Southern Governors,"Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Interim Chair, Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Mr. Femi Falana has explained why",politics +Apple Plans 30% Increase in iPhone Production for First Half of 2021,"Apple Inc plans to manufacture up to 96 million iPhones in the first half of 2021, a nearly 30% year-on-year",tech +West Eases Efforts to Restrict Russian Oil Trading as Inflation and Energy Risks Mount,"European firms will now not be blocked from paying the likes of Rosneft, “if these transactions are strictly vital.”Read more",business +Brent Crude Prices Stay Above $51 a Barrel after API Data Showed Drop in Crude Oil Inventories,"Brent crude prices held above $51 a barrel on Wednesday, after API data showed stocks of crude oil in the",business +England Thrash Ukraine 4-0 to Reach First Euro Semis in 25 Years,England produced a magnificent display as they thrashed Ukraine in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark,sports +"Nigeria: With Planned Dividend Payout, NNPC Prepares for Life Outside FG’s Control","The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is assiduously working towards the payment of dividends to its shareholders, notably the federal,",business +Turkey Inflation Spirals to 70%,"Turkey's annual inflation jumped to a two-decade high of 69.97% in April, according to data on Thursday, fuelled by the",business +Lukaku Rejoins Chelsea for £97.5m from Inter Milan on Five-year Deal,The former Inter Milan superstar is the world-class striker Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has been hunting all summer. The 28,sports +AFCON: Super Eagles Target Second Round Ticket against Sudan’s Falcons on Saturday,Nigeria’s Super Eagles know they will have both legs firmly in the tournament’s Round of 16 if they scoop all,sports +"Super League: Florentino Perez Insists Madrid, Chelsea, Man City Won’t Be Expelled From Champions League","The president of the new European Super League, Florentino Perez, has assured the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City that",sports +Mourinho Rips into Spurs Flops after Antwerp Defeat,"Jose Mourinho ripped into his Tottenham fringe players for not taking their chance in Antwerp, saying he now has ""easy",sports +Medvedev wins ATP Finals Title after Comeback Win over Thiem,"Daniil Medvedev is the king of tennis until someone proves otherwise, because his 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 win over the",sports +Win Against Burnley Will See Man United Leapfrog Liverpool to Top Spot in Premier League,"As Manchester United prepare to play Burnley on Tuesday night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still at the wheel, his team",sports +"NSSF, Nigerian Artists, Others to Raise Funds For Covid-19 Vaccination","The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a brainchild of Global Citizen (GC), an international advocacy organisation and the Nigeria Sovereign",health +"Nigerian Banks to Reject Old £20, £50 Notes From December 31","Nigerian banks have issued a notification that they would start rejecting old £20, £50 Notes after fixing December 31 as",business +Nigeria Targets 70% of Population for Vaccination,Nigeria’s federal government has said it will strive to procure vaccines for at least 70% of its population. The government,health +"Former Access Bank CEO Aig-Imoukhuede Says Nigeria’s Insurance, Asset Management Sectors Must Be Transformed","The immediate past Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has stressed the need for the transformation",business +Sunak Top as Six Candidates Make Second Round of UK PM Race,"Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has secured the most votes from Tory MPs after the first round of voting, in",politics +UNICEF: Nigeria Has Highest Number of Air Pollution-Related Pneumonia Deaths in Under-5 Children,United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said Nigeria has the highest number of overall air pollution-related pneumonia deaths of children,health +"Nigeria Banks on Shell, TotalEnergies’ Projects to Add 800,000 Barrels to Daily Production","Nigeria's federal government is hoping to add 800,000 barrels to Nigeria's daily oil production from some important upstream projects being",business +Workers’ Sack Imminent as Nigerian Airlines Struggle with Operational Costs,There are indications that Nigerian carriers may reduce their workforce as they struggle to sustain their operations in the face,business +South Africa: Ramaphosa Welcomes Zuma’s Release as Critics Kick,"South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he welcomes the decision to release his predecessor Jacob Zuma on medical parole, a decision taken",politics +Chile to Begin Drafting New Constitution Next Month,Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said the assembly to draft a new constitution will hold its first session on July,politics +Biden Lifts Abortion Referral Ban on Family Planning Clinics,"The Biden administration on Monday reversed a ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, lifting a Trump-era restriction as",health +Senegal’s Teranga Lions First Team to Book AFCON 2022 Ticket,The Teranga Lions of Senegal became the first team to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations with two,sports +"Qatar 2022: Rohr Lists Musa, Ekong, Ndidi, 27 others for Liberia, Cape Verde","Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has called up a total of 30 players for next month’s opening rounds of",sports +Pulev Confirms Joshua Title FIght Fight for December 12,"Kubrat Pulev will fight champion Anthony Joshua in a world heavyweight title bout in London on December 12, the Bulgarian",sports +"Samuel Eto’o Escapes Jail Term in Spain, Handed Suspended Sentence Over Tax Fraud",Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has escaped a jail term for fraud after he was handed a 22-month suspended prison,sports +"I Will Support Tinubu to Win in 2023, Says VP Osinbajo as South-West APC Promises Presidential Candidate 90% of Votes",Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday declared his readiness to give total support to the All Progressives Congress Presidential,politics +Officials of Trump Cabinet Discussing Invoking 25th Amendment Following Violence at Capitol,"Discussions are ongoing among some members of the Trump Cabinet and allies of President Donald Trump about the 25th Amendment, which",politics +Bobi Wine Supporters Released After Six Months in Detention,Eighteen supporters of Uganda's opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi have been released by the military court in Kampala has released on bail. The,politics +Shaquiri Third Liverpool Player to Test Positive for Covid in Past Week,"Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has tested positive for coronavirus, the Swiss Football Association says. Shaqiri, 28, is on international duty",sports +MVP Lebron James Leads LA Lakers to First NBA Title in 10 Years,The Los Angeles Lakers ended a decade-long wait for a 17th NBA title as they beat the Miami Heat 106-93,sports +UK Export Finance Backs $2.3bn Monorail Projects in Egypt,A consortium led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails thanks to a,business +Twitter Down for Thousands of Users Globally,Twitter Inc was down for thousands of users across the globe on Thursday.Read more,tech +Nigeria: South-South Leaders Hail Emergence of Okowa as Atiku’s Running Mate,"Leaders of the South-south geo-political zone, including the South-South Leaders Forum (SSLF), and the South Renaissance Movement (SRM), have hailed",politics +"Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Garth Brooks Bring Star Power to Biden Inauguration",Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez delivered powerful performances at Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.,entertainment +‘Out of Control’ Chinese Rocket Debris to Crash into Earth Soon,"A Chinese rocket, thought to be out of control, is set to crash back to Earth this weekend. Space agencies",tech +"Deal Done for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury Heavyweight Title Fight, Promoter Says",Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said a deal for the world heavyweight champion to meet Tyson Fury in an undisputed,sports +UK PM Johnson to Hike Taxes to Pay for Social Care,"Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address lawmakers on Tuesday on his plans to fix Britain's social care system, with many",business +Nigeria: SEC Issues New Guidelines on Digital Assets,"The apex regulator of Nigeria's capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued fresh guidelines on the issuance",tech +New York Imposes Measures from Friday in ‘Last Chance’ against New Coronavirus Wave,"New York has introduced new restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus, with Mayor Bill de Blasio warning it was the city's",health +"Nigeria’s Proposed Mining Ban Will Send Negative Signal to Foreign Investors, LCCI Warns",The federal government is considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining to curb banditry.Read more,business +Trump Calls Second Impeachment Move ‘Ridiculous’,"US President Donald Trump has dismissed as ""ridiculous"" efforts by Democrats in Congress to impeach him for inciting insurrection at",politics +"Defunding Gas Projects Unhelpful to Developing Countries, Says Nigeria VP Osinbajo",Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the plan to defund gas projects in the run-up to the global Net-Zero,business +"Nigeria: Riding on National Mood, Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi Joins Presidential Race",A former governor of Anambra State and vice presidential candidate on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general,politics +‘We’re Trying to Convince Them’: Some British Athletes ‘Don’t Want Vaccine’ for Tokyo 2020,"The head of the British Olympic Association (BOA) says the organisation is still ""trying to convince"" some athletes to have",sports +"Oil Defies 2022 Surplus Forecast, Continues Bullish Run on Fading Virus Fears","Although still early in the year, oil prices has started off 2022 on a positive note, defying experts' prediction of",business +Nigeria: Akeredolu Re-elected Governor of Ondo State,"Rotimi Akeredolu, incumbent governor of Nigeria's southwestern Ondo state and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared",politics +African Countries Advised to Stick With AstraZeneca Vaccine,The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has said most countries in the continent should still roll out the,health +Man United Slip Up in Premier League Title Race in 3-3 Draw Against Everton,Manchester United twice let a lead slip away as Everton battled back to secure a 3-3 draw to put a,sports +"African Union Follows ECOWAS’ Lead, Suspends Mali Over Goita-led Military Coup","The African Union (AU), an organisation consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa has suspended Mali",politics +"Nigeria Must Develop Cyber Warfare to Protect Critical National Assets, Buhari Says","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Kano State, said his government must develop a policy on cyber warfare that",tech +Facebook to Be Called Meta in Nod to Its ‘Metaverse’ Vision,"Facebook Inc (FB.O) is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on its ambitions",business +Karim Benzema’s Sex Tape Blackmail Case Trial Starts,Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has gone on trial in France accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail fellow,sports +Mario Balotelli Joins Italian Serie B Side AC Monza,Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has signed for Serie B side AC Monza for the rest of,sports +Musk ‘Trolling’ Puts Brakes on Bitcoin’s Rebound,Bitcoin slipped 4% on Friday after Tesla boss Elon Musk was at it again - this time firing off a,tech +Foreign Leaders in Chad to Bid Deby Goodbye at Friday’s State Funeral,Foreign leaders began to arrive in Chad on Thursday for the funeral of slain president Idriss Deby as France backed,politics +Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits 13-Year High,The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the holiday- shortened week to extend gains from last week as the All-Share,business +"Afreximbank Launches MANSA, Africa’s Digital Due Diligence Repository","African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the operations of ‘MANSA’, a Pan-African customer due diligence repository for financial institutions,",business +Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets ISP Licence to Operate in Nigeria,"The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has revealed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued its firm, Starlink Internet",business +Chelsea ‘Disgusted’ after Reece James is Racially Abused on Social Media,"Chelsea say they are ""disgusted"" after right-back Reece James was racially abused on social media. James, 21, posted a screenshot",sports +IOC Aims to Vaccinate as Many Tokyo Olympic Participants as Possible,A five-party meeting was held on Wednesday for the Tokyo 2020 games where the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach,health +"Cuba Economy Suffering under Tightened US Embargo, Foreign Minister Says","Cuba's Foreign Minister said on Thursday that the US government has taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and ""tightened the",politics +Lagos: Seadogs Take Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign to the Masses,"Over the weekend, members of the National Association Seadogs, NAS, Alimosho and North London chapters in partnership with the Lagos",health +"Governing APC Plans to Rule Nigeria for 32 Years, Yobe Governor Buni Says","Chairman of the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Mai Mala Buni, Tuesday unfolded",politics +Nigerian Celebrities Simi and Chigul Expose Sexism in Music and Nollywood,Nigerian celebrities have recently opened up publicly about the sexism they have faced after multi-award winning singer Simi spearheaded the,entertainment +Porto Set to Host Champions League Final,UEFA is set to announce that the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City will be moved to Porto's,sports +"Nigeria: Wike, Makinde, Okowa, Others Emerge for PDP’s Presidential Ticket Ahead 2023","Last week’s zoning of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman to the north, which brightened chances that the presidential",politics +Under-fire Arteta Promises to Stop Arsenal’s Free Fall,Mikel Arteta insists he is strong enough to cope with the pressure of Arsenal's dismal run as the Gunners boss,sports +Team Nigeria’s First Batch Departs For Japan on Tuesday Ahead of Tokyo Olympics,"The first batch of the Team Nigeria contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will depart on Tuesday from Abuja, the",sports +"Former Nigeria President Jonathan Attacks National Assembly, Faults Section 84 of New Electoral Act",It was a rare public outburst on Thursday by former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan as he took a swipe at,politics +Zuckerberg Wants Facebook to Become Online ‘Metaverse’,Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his vision to transform Facebook from a social media network into a “metaverse company” in,tech +Nigeria’s Drug Agency Warns Against Use of Unverified Covid Herbal Medicine,Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian researchers in the nation’s ivory towers,health +Nigeria: Moody’s Forecasts Phased Fuel Subsidy Removal will Pose Challenge to Incoming Government,"One of the leading global ratings agencies, Moody's has predicted that the phased removal of subsidy paid on petrol in",business +Japan Approves Rheumatoid Drug Baricitinib for Covid-19 Patients,"Japan's health ministry approved on Friday the use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Baricitinib for COVID-19 patients, the third such approval",health +Morocco 2022: Hosts Prevail Over Super Falcons on Penalties to Reach Final,"Morocco will take on South Africa in Saturday’s final in Rabat, while the Super Falcons tango with the Copper Queens",sports +Haiti PM Plans to Hold Elections Next Year,"Struggling with political turmoil and the aftermath of an earthquake, Haiti's prime minister said Tuesday that he plans to hold",politics +Disney World Puts Covid Vaccination Mandate Policy on Hold,"Disney World near Orlando, Florida, operated by Walt Disney Co, has put its COVID-19 vaccination mandate on hold, a spokesperson",entertainment +"Nigeria, Korea Sign $13m eGovernment Deal",Korea and Nigeria have signed an agreement worth $13 million to boost eGovernment expansion in the country. The contract was,tech +Buhari Says Petroleum Industry Bill Will Take Care of Host Communities,Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will take care of agitations by host oil,politics +"‘You Must Stay at Home,’ PM Johnson Says as England Prepares for Four-week Lockdown",British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England as the country passed the milestone of,health +ABC Suspends ‘The View’ Host Whoopi Goldberg for Saying Holocaust ‘Not About Race’,Whoopi Goldberg was suspended for two weeks Tuesday as co-host of “The View” because of what the head of ABC,entertainment +Confident Super Eagles Land in Cape Verde for Qatar 2022 Qualifier,The Super Eagles’ contingent for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying tango with the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde,sports +"Nigeria: Despite Oil Prices Rising Above $100 Per Barrel, Impact on Budget will Be Negligible, RenCap Says","A new report by Renaissance Capital (RenCap), a frontier market investment company, has stated that despite crude oil prices at",business +India Launches Biggest Vaccination Drive as Virus Cases Surge,India has started vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 in its biggest push yet against,health +‘No Greater Love’: Naomi Campbell Welcomes First Child at 50,Naomi Campbell has announced she is a mother to a baby girl. The 50-year-old supermodel shocked her Instagram followers,entertainment +Nigeria: Frontpage Plans Foreign Expansion,"An upscale designer shop, Frontpage Luxury, is planning to expand its frontiers beyond Nigeria to meet the needs of its",business +"Worry More About Super Spreader Events Rather Than Indian Variant, Ihekweazu Tells Nigerians",Director-General of Nigeria Centre for,health +"US Senate Committee Passes Bill Likely to Expose Nigeria, OPEC Nations to Lawsuits for Collusion",A United States Senate committee passed a bill on Thursday that could expose members of the Organisation of the Petroleum,business +"Beware Of Fake eNaira Social Media Accounts, CBN Warns Nigerians","Nigerians have been warned to beware of fake social media accounts of Nigeria's digital currency, e-Naira. According to the Central",business +Twitter Unfreezes NY Post’s Account after Republican Backlash,"Twitter has lifted a freeze on the New York Post newspaper’s account, the United States-based social media company said on",tech +Nigeria’s September Inflation Figures Due October 15,"Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics is set to release Consumer Price Index and inflation data for September on Thursday, October",business +Flytime Music Festival Cancelled Due to Covid-19,"This year’s Flytime Music Festival, Nigeria's first multiple day festival, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the",entertainment +Nigeria: Incumbent Osun Governor Oyetola Battles Adeoti for APC’s Guber Ticket,"Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, who is Oyetola’s predecessor, will Saturday go to",politics +Nigeria Considers Emergency Rule in South-East Anambra State Ahead of November Poll,"Nigeria's federal government on Wednesday, hinted at the possibility of declaring a state of emergency in Anambra State to protect",politics +Nigeria VP Osinbajo Forecasts $450bn Boost In African Economy Via AfCFTA,"The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has forecasted a potential income gain of about $450 billion in the country's economy",business +Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Woos Foreign Investors with Prospects,"Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on Nigerians in the diaspora and other foreign investors",business +"Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, Has Successful Procedure for Pre-existing Heart Condition","Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition on Wednesday,",health +Euro 2020: Denmark Thrash Russia to Honour Eriksen and Qualify For Round of 16,Denmark pulled off an emphatic 4-1 win over Russia at the Parken Stadium to qualify for the knockout stages of,sports +"Nigeria: Enough of Blackmail, North Not Afraid of Break-Up, ACF Tells Southern Leaders","Not comfortable with stereotypes and alleged blackmail anymore, a foremost umbrella body for the north, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on",politics +Nigeria: Outrage Over PDP Plot to Shun Power Shift to South,Condemnations have trailed the alleged plan by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shun the clamour for power shift from,politics +Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41.83bn in October But Sustainability Concerns Remain,"As of October 29, 2021, Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $41. 83 billion compared with $33.40 billion recorded on",business +WHO Names Six African Countries to Receive Technology for Covid Vaccine Production,"The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has named Nigeria and five other African",health +NNPC: $40bn Investments Needed for Nigeria’s Gas Plan,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that the Nigerian oil and gas industry will require at least $40,business +Pragmatic German Governor Armin Laschet Elected to Lead Merkel’s Party,"Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany's most populous state, as its new",politics +"OPEC’s New Head Al Ghais Assumes Office, Engages Nigerian Media on Stabilising Oil Market",He said that the 600 million Africans currently without electricity must be considered while the global discussions on the current energy,business +#EndSARS: Burna Boy Dedicates BET Hip Hop Awards Performance to Victims of Police Brutality,"Nigerian star Burna Boy used a powerful performance of the song, ‘Monsters You Made’ to pay tribute to victims of",entertainment +"Nigeria’s Senate Grants President Buhari’s Request, Approves Fresh $1.5bn, €995m Loans",Nigeria's Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari's request of 1.5 billion US Dollars and 995 million Euros (about 1 trillion,business +US and China Diplomats Clash Publicly During First Talks of Biden Presidency,"The first high-level US-China talks of the Biden administration got off to a fiery start on Thursday, with both sides",politics +Azerbaijan Claims Armenia Targeted Key Pipeline,The feud between two former soviet republics seems not to be ending. Azerbaijani authorities have accused Armenia of launching missiles,politics +Buhari Charges Envoys to Project Nigeria as Indivisible Nation,President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked ambassadors-designate to project Nigeria as a great country and an attractive investment destination in,politics +Nigeria Senate Queries Government’s Plan to Borrow $200m for Mosquito Nets,The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday queried the plan by the federal government to secure a $200 million facility to procure,politics +"Disbelief, Support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s Elimination","“Masaka"" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of",sports +"Johnson & Johnson, AU in Deal For Up to 400 million Covid Shots",Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it will supply the African Union (AU) up to 400 million doses of,health +"Nigeria Governors’ Chairman Fayemi, Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Defend Buhari’s Veto of Direct Primaries","Nigeria Governors’ Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, have both",politics +"Demand for African Tech Developers on the Rise, Google Reveals",Technology startups in the software development ecosystem in Nigeria and other African countries have continued to attract international investment and,tech +Former Nigeria President Jonathan under Last-Minute Pressure to Declare for 2023 Presidency,"As the deadline for the purchase of the APC’s presidential forms expires on Tuesday, May 10, former President Goodluck Jonathan",politics +"Canada: Thousands in Ottawa Protest Covid Mandates, Masks, Lockdowns","Thousands of protesters gathered in Canada’s capital on Saturday to protest vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns. Some parked on the",health +"Fuel Subsidy May Hit N6trn in 2022, IMF Warns Nigeria","With Nigeria's fuel subsidy payout averaging N500 billion monthly, total expenditure on subsidy could hit a record N6 trillion mark",business +Chelsea’s Top-four Hopes Hindered By Goalless Draw at Leeds,Chelsea’s top-four hopes took a knock on Saturday as Leeds were more than a match in an entertaining 0-0 draw,sports +Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana Collapses on Stage,"Legendary US guitarist Carlos Santana has collapsed on stage during an open-air concert near Detroit, Michigan. Medical personnel treated the",entertainment +‘Black Panther’ Director Developing Wakanda TV Series for Disney Plus,Filmmaker Ryan Coogler is set to expand the Black Panther universe with a new Disney+ series based in the Kingdom of Wakanda. A TV,entertainment +"Lagos Attacks Coordinated, Attempt to Weaken Economy, Say Southwest Governors","Governors of Nigeria's south-western states have said the large scale of destruction witnessed last week in Lagos following #EndSARS protests,",politics +US to Support Nigeria’s Push for HIV Eradication by 2030,United States has expressed commitment to Nigeria push towards meeting the United Nations goal of global HIV eradication by 2030.,health +Asian Markets Stabilise Amid Uncertainties Over Omicron Variant,Asian-Pacific stock markets showed signs of stabilising as investors prepared for weeks of uncertainty over whether the Omicron variant could,business +Tottenham Sack Nuno Espirito Santo after Four Months,Tottenham have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo after only four months in charge. Spurs have lost five of their past,sports +One of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Newborn Twins Dies,Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have announced that their newborn baby boy has died. The pair announced,sports +Late Goal Gives Man City 2-1 Win Over Improved Arsenal,Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat 10-man Arsenal in an incident-packed encounter to move 11 points,sports +"Tax Now Accounts for 70% of Nigeria’s Revenue, Federal Revenue Service Says","Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that receipts from tax, which were previously supplementary, now account for about",business +"UAE Reverses Self, Agrees to Admit Nigerian Passengers",The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which earlier Monday issued a directive to airlines that operate to Dubai from Nigeria not,business +West African Coup Mediators Meet Mali’s Military Leaders,Visiting West African mediators have met Mali's senior military figures who carried out the country’s second coup in less than,politics +"Pence, Harris Set to Face Off in Vice Presidential Debate, Despite VP’s Exposure to People with Virus","US Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Senator Kamala Harris, are poised to meet later on Wednesday",politics +Nigeria: Multichoice Clarifies Tax Tribunal Ruling,"Following the purported directive by the Nigerian Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), directing Multichoice Nigeria to pay $2.2 billion which is",business +‘Incompetent Rudderless’: PDP Governors Blast Buhari Government Over Insecurity,Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday came hard on the administration of President,politics +Conor McGregor Vows to ‘Smack’ Nigerian UFC Champion Kamaru Usman For ‘Copying’ Him,"Conor McGregor says he will ""smack"" UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for ""copying his shots"" in his victory over Jorge Masvidal",sports +Japan to Discard Millions of Pfizer Vaccine Doses Because of Wrong Syringes,Millions of people in Japan will not receive Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as planned due to a shortage of specialist syringes,health +"To Combat Rising Insecurity, Nigeria’s Southeast Governors Set Up ‘Regional Police’",Governors of Nigeria's southeastern states have resolved to establish a joint security vigilante outfit for the region code named 'Ebube,politics +Liverpool Comeback Sinks Milan in Champions League Epic,Liverpool had to come from behind to win a Champions League thriller against AC Milan at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's team,sports +US-Based Equinix Acquires Nigerian Digital Infrastructure Firm MainOne for $320m,"Equinix Inc. is acquiring West African digital infrastructure firm MainOne Cable Co Ltd. at a valuation of $320 million, giving",business +Guardiola Says He May Stay in Management Longer Than Planned,"Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he may stay in management much longer than he anticipated. Guardiola, 49, has previously",sports +AstraZeneca Says US Trial Data Shows Vaccine 79% Effective,"Advanced trial data from a US study on the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows it is 79% effective, in long-awaited research",health +Google Says It Offers More Than $10bn in Consumer Benefits in South Korea,Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday its presence in South Korea equates to nearly 12 trillion won ($10.16 billion) in,tech +"Nigeria: Northern Governors Condemn Southern Counterparts Over Power Shift, Say VAT Not Sales Tax",The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned statements by their Southern Governors Forum (SGF) that the Presidency must go,politics +Nigerians Face Bleak Holidays as Severe Gas Shortages Hit Power Sector,The already beleaguered power sector faces even more challenges this yuletide season with severe gas shortages hitting a number of,business +"OPEC’s New Head Al Ghais Assumes Office, Engages Nigerian Media on Stabilising Oil Market",He said that the 600 million Africans currently without electricity must be considered while the global discussions on the current,business +Rodgers Says Ndidi ‘Irreplaceable’ at Leicester City,"Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, 23, has been described as irreplaceable at Leicester City. Leicester City Manager, Brendan Rodgers,",sports +"Nigeria: Parliament Suspends Amendment of Electoral Act Pending Legal Advice, Following Court Order",Nigeria's National Assembly has put on hold further legislative action on the letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking amendment to,politics +Nigeria Says Legal Challenges Hindering $5.8bn Mambilla Power Project,"Nigeria’s federal government on Thursday attributed the delay in executing the $5.8 billion Mambilla hydroelectric power project, expected to add",business +"APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket: I Suspect an Agenda, Says Edwin Clark","Elder statesman and Convener PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, has said the choice to pick a Muslim as running mate by",politics +Nigeria: FCMB Group Reports N94.2bn Revenue in First Half of 2021,FCMB Group Plc has reported a significant gross revenue of N94.2billion and profit before tax of N8.9billion in its unaudited,business +Pochettino Confirms Talks Between PSG and Messi Following Shock Barcelona Exit,"French giants Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Lionel Messi over a potential move, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed. ESPN claims",sports +Edo Governor Obaseki Assures Security ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Benin,"Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has assured players, supporters and all other visitors coming to the state for the Super",sports +"Tokyo Bans Fans at 2020 Olympics, Goes into State of Emergency",Organisers of this summer's Tokyo Olympics say the games will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases.,sports +Tributes Pour In Following Nollywood Actor Ernest Asuzu’s Death,Tributes have been pouring in for Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu who has died at the age of 37. His wife Jennifer Asuzu who,entertainment +Tunisians Rally Against President Saied’s Exceptional Measures,"Thousands of Tunisian demonstrators have gathered in the capital on Sunday to protest against President Kais Saied's ""exceptional measures"". Government",politics +Khloe Kardashian Reveals She Contracted Coronavirus,"Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has revealed she had coronavirus earlier this year. Speaking on ""The Ellen DeGeneres Show,"" the",entertainment +Leicester Beat Chelsea to Win First Ever FA Cup After Tielemans Stunner,Leicester City won their first ever FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea thanks to a stunning goal from,sports +"Snubbed By Party Leader Tinubu in London, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Ready for Presidential Fight of His Life",Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is set to fight the presidential battle of his life following a clash of his,politics +Orlando Magic Sign Rookie Chuma Okeke,"The Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Chuma Okeke, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced Tuesday. Per team policy,",sports +Record-chasing Djokovic Sets Up US Open Final with Medvedev,World number one Novak Djokovic won a gruelling five-setter against Alexander Zverev to set up a US Open final against,sports +Aretha Franklin’s Family Reject New Genius Biopic,"Aretha Franklin’s family have spoken out against the new Genius biopic series depicting the star, saying they “do not support” it. The",entertainment +NNPC Wants to Acquire 20% Stake in $15bn Dangote Refinery,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed interest in purchasing a 20 per cent minority equity stake in Dangote,business +Akwa-Ibom at 33: Gov. Emmanuel Promises Completion of Ibom Deep Seaport,Abel Ejikeme Akwa-Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday assured that the Ibom Deep Seaport project would be completed before,politics +Britney Spears Under Investigation Over Battery of Staff,"Britney Spears is under investigation over misdemeanor battery after a staff member at her home alleged the singer struck her,",entertainment +Nigeria Approves $16m for Six Power Projects,Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved $8.29 million and N3 billion for the execution of various electricity,business +"England to Allow 4,000 Fans into Matches from December 2","A maximum of 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week lockdown in",sports +Twitter Bans Steve Bannon Over Fauci’s Beheading Comments,"Twitter has banned the account of Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump adviser after he called for the beheading of",tech +Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits Record Low in May: OPEC,"Nigeria’s crude oil production output hit record low levels in May, the June Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) of the",business +Davido’s Hit Single ‘If’ Gets Gold certification in the US,"Nigerian superstar, Davido's 2017 hit single, 'If' has been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association",entertainment +Olympic Athletes to Put on Own Medals at Tokyo Ceremonies,Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. The,sports +US Senate Vote Advances Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill,The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came,politics +Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis Worsens as Court Okays Factional Leader’s Fresh Suit,The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the Labour Party and some of its officials be served with,politics +Southern African Presidents Hail Zambia For Peaceful Polls,Southern Africa's regional bloc on Tuesday hailed Zambia for overseeing a peaceful transition of power after veteran opposition politician Hakainde,politics +Wall Street Gears up for Second Bout Against Reddit Traders,"Wall Street is gearing up for another week of market mayhem, with signs that the retail frenzy that pumped up",business +Ghana’s Inflation Rate Falls to 10.4% in September,"According to figures released by Ghana’s Statistics office, inflation rate fell for a second month in a row to 10.4%",business +"In Damning Verdict, Generating Companies Say Nigeria ‘Flogging a Dead Horse’ in Power Sector",The electricity Generation Companies (Gencos) in Nigeria Thursday compared the federal government’s handling of the power sector to the case,business +China Hails Recovery as Economy Grows 2.3% in 2020,"China's economy grew 2.3% in 2020 as its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic accelerated while the United States, Europe and",business +Nigeria Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged at 11.5%,"The Central Bank of Nigeria has left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 11.5% during its March 2021 meeting, despite",business +Nigeria’s Hajj Commission Says Politicians Desecrating Saudi Arabia with 2023 Posters,The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed displeasure over some politicians spreading posters of their candidates at the,politics +Villarreal Beat Arsenal 2-1 in First Leg of Europa League Semifinal,Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal: Nicolas Pepe Penalty Gifts Gunners Europa League semi-final Hope Villarreal claimed a narrow advantage in their Europa,sports +"Nigeria: Opposition Party PDP Demands State Police, Power Devolution","The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday advocated the creation of state police, border protection council and devolution of powers",politics +Internet Cut in Chad as Protesters Burn French Flags,"Protesters in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital have burnt tyres and French flags, with smoke filling the sky in the country's capital. Their rallying",tech +Alibaba Leads Investment Worth Over $300m in Chinese Autonomous Startup DeepRoute.ai,Alibaba Group Holding Limited has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up called DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai,tech +US Calls for ‘Thorough Investigation’ into Uganda Vote-rigging Claims,"The US State Department has called for ""independent, credible, impartial, and thorough investigations"" into ""many credible reports"" of irregularities in",politics +Total Joins Exodus of Oil Majors from Onshore Nigeria,"TotalEnergies SE will put up for sale its minority stake in a Nigerian oil joint venture, joining the exodus of",business +"Sputnik V Covid Vaccine 92% Effective, Russia Says","Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from Covid-19 according to interim trial results, the country’s sovereign",health +‘Illiterate Interlopers’: Soyinka Blasts Those Who Claim He Endorses Tinubu’s Presidential Bid,"Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday denied throwing his weight behind the presidential ambition of a former Lagos State",politics +"UK Passes Milestone of 100,000 Covid-19 Deaths","More than 100,000 people have died in the United Kingdom after contracting the coronavirus, figures from the government showed Tuesday.",health +Alphabet’s Profit More Than Doubles Last Quarter as Google’s Advertising Business Rebounds,"Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said on Tuesday that revenue in its most recent quarter increased sharply from the same period",business +Nigeria: Concern Mounts Over Lawmakers’ Plan to Rig 2023 Election Ahead of Time,Concern mounted on Sunday over what social critics called attempts by federal legislators to rig the 2023 general election ahead,politics +"Ericsson Third-quarter Core Profit Beats Forecasts, Margins Rise","Sweden’s Ericsson on Wednesday reported quarterly core earnings ahead of market estimates, helped by a lift in margins across its",business +Clubhouse Closes New Round of Funding That Would Value App at $4bn,"Audio-chat app Clubhouse closed a new Series C round of financing, the company said during its weekly town hall on",tech +Elon Musk Denies Affair with Google Co-Founder’s Wife,Musk's tweets came after a Wall Street Journal report cited unidentified sources saying he had engaged in a brief affair,business +"Movement ‘Only Just Beginning’, Trump Says in Farewell Address","US President Donald Trump has released a farewell video, touting what he described as the success of his “America First”",politics +"Be Firm, Fair to All Party Members, Buhari Charges APC Chairman Adamu","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday formally received in audience the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics +"Emulate Osinbajo, Odili, Amaechi, Lawan, Who Also Lost Presidential Tickets, Sule Lamido Tells Wike","""It is uncultured for a younger person like Wike to say an elderly person like Atiku is lying.""Read more",politics +"Voter Registration: Igbos Allege Marginalisation, Claim Hoodlums Invaded, Injured Registrants in Lagos","A large number of Igbos in Lagos State, on Thursday alleged marginalisation and targeted disenfranchisement as they attempted to register",politics +"Rashford, Greenwood Lead Manchester United Past Brighton",Manchester United's Mason Greenwood headed an opportunist late winner to secure a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion,sports +"India Government Says ‘Double Mutant’ Virus Linked to Surge in Cases, Death","India has said a ""double mutant variant"" of the coronavirus first discovered there in March may be ""linked"" to a",health +Jeopardy! Gameshow Host Alex Trebek Dies Aged 80,Iconic TV show host Alex Trebek has died after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80. Trebek,entertainment +Anthony Joshua May Vacate WBO Belt to Fight Tyson Fury,"Anthony Joshua will vacate his WBO belt if that meant a fight with Tyson Fury was easier to facilitate, his",sports +‘I Still Don’t Believe Her’: Piers Morgan Stands by Meghan Criticism after Good Morning Britain Exit,Piers Morgan has said he stands by his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex as ITV's Good Morning Britain airs,entertainment +Barclays CEO Staley Leaves Due to Findings of Epstein Probe,Barclays (BARC.L) said on Monday that chief executive Jes Staley is to stand down following British regulators' investigations into his,business +Nigeria Begins Implementation of Central Bank’s $600m Gas Expansion Fund,Nigeria’s federal government has commenced the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N250 billion intervention fund for the,business +UK Regulator Found 30 Cases of Blood Clot Events after AstraZeneca Vaccine Use,British regulators on Thursday said they have identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events after the use of the,health +"Nigeria: APC, PDP Urged to Slash Nomination Form Fees for Under-35 Aspirants by 60%","Representative of Kwara Central in the Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) fifth Assembly, Hon. Ibraheem Abdullateef has called on the leadership",politics +"Kenya, UAE Set to Sign Trade Deal to Deepen Investment Ties","This year, the Emirates has signed three similar pacts with India, Israel, and Indonesia, which are expected to boost its",business +"In Sudden Reversal, NYSE Will Not Delist Three Chinese Telecom Firms",The New York Stock Exchange said it no longer intends to delist three Chinese telecom giants that have been targeted,business +‘We Won’t Dose Off Again’: President Buhari Promises Sustained Economic Growth,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration is now awake and will pursue a poverty reduction strategy that will usher in,business +"Central Bank Chief Emefiele Asks French To Invest In Nigeria, the ‘Best Investment Destination In Africa’","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele has urged French investors to invest in Nigeria, describing the",business +Israel Grooms 66 Nigerian Innovators,Israel has assisted in grooming 66 innovators in Nigeria over the last two years. The Israeli government did this through,tech +Milik Wants to Leave Napoli after Nigerian Star Osimhen’s Arrival,"Napoli FC striker, Arkadiusz Milik, has said that he has not been treated well by the Neapolitan outfit after they",sports +Abortions Resume in Some Texas Clinics after Judge Halts Law,Abortions quickly resumed in at least six Texas clinics after a federal judge halted the most restrictive abortion law in,health +Nigeria to Allow Airlines Board Passengers Without Evidence of Covid Test Payment,The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given permission to airlines operating international service to Nigerian destinations to allow passengers,business +Ed Sheeran Slams Baseless Lawsuits after Victory in ‘Shape Of You’ Copyright Case,British singer Ed Sheeran said baseless copyright claims were damaging the music industry after he won a case at the,entertainment +Nigeria: NUPRC Boss Komolafe Promotes 195 Upstream Regulatory Staff,"As a first step to stave off any industrial action and boast the dwindling revenue from the oil sector, the",business +R Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison after Sex Trafficking Conviction,R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the long-awaited conclusion of his federal sex trafficking case,entertainment +Nigeria Governors Lose Suit Against Financial Autonomy for Local Governments,"The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a suit filed by the State governors to challenge the",politics +Beijing-Backed Hardliner John Lee Chosen as Hong Kong’s Next Leader,John Lee has been confirmed as Hong Kong’s next chief executive following a campaign that critics labelled as absurd after,politics +AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Arrive Morocco for São Tomé Clash,Nigeria’s delegation to Monday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against ‘The Falcons and True Parrots’ of São Tomé,sports +Anthony Joshua Gets All Clear to Fight Kubrat Pulev After Negative Covid-19 Test,Anthony Joshua was able to end his short period in self-isolation on Wednesday morning when his coronavirus test came back,sports +UK’s Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Heart Procedure,"Britain’s Prince Philip has left a London hospital after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure. Philip,",health +Nigeria: Digital Currency Gains Traction as CBN Appoints Technical Partner,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monday announced the formal engagement of global fintech company, Bitt Inc., as a technical",business +NNPC Selects 26 Firms to Lift Nigeria’s Crude Oil,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has picked 26 foreign and local companies as well as 12 countries to lift,business +"Bowing to Pressure, Somalia’s President Drops Bid to Extend Term","Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has announced he will not attempt to extend his term by two years, bowing to",politics +Greenwich Merchant Bank Starts Operations in Nigeria after Regulatory Approval,Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has started operations even as it announced plan to position itself as the go-to institution for,business +‘Black Widow’ Helps Disney Collect $125m in Online Revenue,Walt Disney said in a court filing on Friday that it has garnered $125 million in online revenue from the,entertainment +China Reports No New Local Covid-19 Infection for First Time in Nearly Two Months,"China reported no new locally transmitted mainland Covid-19 case for the first time in nearly two months, official data showed",health +Central Bank Chief Emefiele Predicts Agricultural Revolution in Nigeria Within Three Years,"The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Monday said the country was likely to make",business +"We’ll Work to Restore Access, Twitter Reassures Nigerians","American microblogging and social networking service, Twitter says it's working to restore access for all Nigerians who rely on social",tech +PDP NEC Takes Final Decision on Zoning of Presidential Ticket Thursday,"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet on Thursday to",politics +Iranians Vote in Presidential Election Marred By Disqualification Row,"Iranians are voting to elect a new president, with all but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani",politics +Britain First Country to Approve Merck’s Covid-19 Antiviral Pill,Britain on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed,health +Analysts Project $100 Supercycle for Oil Post-pandemic,A steady rise in oil prices since late last year could presage a new ‘supercycle’ in oil as the world,business +"Flutterwave Launches ‘Send’, Announces Wizkid As New Global Ambassador","Africa's leading payments technology company Flutterwave, has announced Grammy Award-winning international artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, as its",business +"Fitch: Nigeria’s Rocketing Inflation Dampening Economic Growth, Eroding Purchasing Power",A Fitch Ratings report on Thursday stated that Nigeria’s rising inflation was dampening the country’s economic growth and eroding consumer,business +"Sahara Group’s 2020 Sustainability Report Highlights Growth, Innovation","One of Nigeria's leading energy conglomerates, the Sahara Group, has released its 2020 Sustainability Report which further reiterated its commitment",business +"Over 13m Nigerians Hold Cryptocurrencies, Says UN Report","Latest data from the UN agency's policy brief indicated that the country was trailing Kenya and South Africa, with about",business +"Azpilicueta, Alonso Seal First Win of Tuchel Era as Chelsea Sweep Burnley 2-0",Thomas Tuchel registered his first win in charge of Chelsea as goals from Cesar Azpilicueta and the recalled Marcos Alonso,sports +Champions League Showdown in Paris as Bayern  Look to Overturn PSG Deficit,Holders Bayern Munich are staring down the barrel of elimination in the Champions League and will endeavour to overturn a 3-2 deficit,sports +European Champions Italy to Miss 2nd Consecutive World Cup after Home Loss to North Macedonia,"Italy missed out on a second consecutive World Cup after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia, with Aleksandar Trajkovski",sports +Nigeria May Raise VAT to 15% Before 2025: Report,"A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), London, has predicted that the federal government might effect a 100 per",business +Roman Abramovich Hands Control of Chelsea to Club’s Charity Trust Following Russia Invasion of Ukraine,"Roman Abramovich has handed ""stewardship and care"" of Chelsea to the club's charitable foundation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There",sports +"Tinubu Has Track Record to Lead APC to Victory in 2023, Buhari Says","In his first public statement on the presidential primary of his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari,",politics +Nigerian Film ‘Eyimofe’ to Screen at Italy’s Torino Film Festival,"Nigerian feature film, ‘Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)’ will screen at the 2020 Torino Film Festival in Italy. The film,",entertainment +"Germany Claims First Nations League Win in Front of 20,000 Fans","Germany claimed a first Nations League win with victory over Ukraine in a game where around 20,000 fans were allowed",sports +"Nigeria: Attack Won’t Stop Me from Running for Election, Says Ex-Central Bank Chief Soludo","Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, has said that he will not be forced",politics +US Administers Third Dose of Covid Vaccine to Over One Million People,The United States has administered a third dose of either Pfizer Inc or Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines to over 1,health +Former Theranos CEO Holmes Convicted of Fraud and Conspiracy,"In a case that exposed Silicon Valley’s culture of hubris and hype, Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of duping investors",tech +"US: In Reversal, FDA Puts Brakes on Covid shots for Kids under 5",COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the brakes on their,health +"Tanzania Swears-in First Female President, Samia Suluhu, Following Death of Magufuli",Tanzania’s soft-spoken Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday was sworn in as the East African country’s first female president,politics +Two Own Goals Help Arsenal Beat Norwegian Champions Molde,Arsenal reached the halfway point of the Europa League group stage with a 100% winning record after benefiting from two,sports +"Late Gundogan, De Bruyne Strikes Send Man City Into FA Cup Semifinals",Manchester City needed late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne to secure a 2-0 win over Everton to,sports +Trump’s Truth Social App Launches on Apple App Store,"Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, launched late on Sunday in Apple's App Store, potentially marking the former",tech +Dubai Airport Busiest for Global Travel as Virus Persists,Dubai's main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world's busiest for international travel with around,business +‘It’s Been A Privilege’: Petr Cech to Leave Role as Chelsea’s Technical and Performance Adviser,Petr Cech will leave his role as technical and performance adviser at Chelsea at the end of the month. The,sports +Emefiele Rallies Stakeholders’ Support to Accelerate Nigeria’s Non-Oil FX,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on the Nigerian Ports Authority",business +Trump Announces Launch of Social Media Site TRUTH,"Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President",business +German Disease Control Head Warns of ‘Terrible Christmas’,The head of Germany's disease control agency has warned that the country faces a “really terrible Christmas” unless steps are,health +"Utomi, Na’abba, Agbakoba, Falana, Others Launch Dialogue to Rescue Nigeria From ‘Brink of Civil Anarchy’","Prominent Nigerians across different fields on Tuesday launched a Constitution Drafting Committee and Coordinating Committee of the People's Constitutional Dialogue,",politics +"Nigeria’s eNaira Attracting Global Attention, IMF Says","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria’s digital currency, the eNaira has been “drawing substantial interest from the",business +Serie A: Juventus Drop Points as Ronaldo Secures Torino Draw,Juventus needed a 79th-minute equaliser from Cristiano Ronaldo to rescue a 2-2 draw in the Turin derby against relegation battling,sports +Martinez Heroics Send Argentina to Copa America Final Against Brazil,"Argentina have made it to the Copa America final where they will face Brazil, thanks to Emiliano Martinez’s heroics in",sports +"In Break with President Buhari, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Wants Naira Devalued to Market Rates","In a major break with President Muhammadu Buahri who has consistently opposed the devaluation of the naira, Nigeria’s Vice President,",business +"Nigeria: Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Reshuffles Cabinet, Makes New Appointments","Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, has reshuffled his cabinet with some commissioners taking and senior government officials assigned new",politics +Djokovic in Australian Open Draw as Visa Saga Continues,"Novak Djokovic remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open on Thursday, with",sports +Spiderman: No Way Home’ Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash $1bn Milestone Globally,"' ""Spider-Man: No Way Home"" unwrapped the best Christmas gift of all, becoming the first pandemic-era movie to cross $1",entertainment +Wolves Condemn Gunners to Third Straight Home Premier League Defeat,Arsenal have slipped to a third straight league defeat at the Emirates as they were beaten 2-1 by Wolves in,sports +"In the Aftermath of Osun Poll, Wike, Ortom, Makinde Agree Not to Leave PDP","Chieftains loyal to Wike were previously engaged in a cold war with the party leadership, after he was denied the",politics +"Naomi Campbell Mourns as Kenzo Takada, Founder of Fashion House Kenzo, Dies of Covid-19","Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, famous for creating the international luxury fashion house Kenzo, died on Sunday after contracting Covid-19. His family",business +Google Delays Office Return Until January as Covid Worries Linger,"Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing",tech +Report: APC Presidential Aspirants Walking on Landmines Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections,There are indications that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be walking on political landmines ahead of the 2023,politics +Burna Boy Teams Up With Sia for ‘Hey Boy’ Remix,Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy is teaming up with Australian singer Sia for a remix of her recent track ‘Hey,entertainment +IBM Quarterly Revenue Edges Past Estimates on Cloud Strength,"International Business Machines Corp edged past Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, bolstered by higher demand for its",business +IMF Projects 21% Rebound in Crude Oil Prices,"Oil prices will average above $50 per barrel in 2021, a more than 21% rise from 2020's depressed level on",business +Super League: Big Six to Pay £20m Cost of Settlement to Premier League,Reports suggest the supposed big six English clubs that secretly agreed to play in a European Super League (ESL) will pay just,sports +Kano Governor Ganduje Says APC Presidential Candidate Tinubu Has Agreed to Pick a Muslim VP,Gov. Ganduje of Kano State on Friday claimed that the APC presidential candidate Tinubu has agreed to pick a Muslim,politics +"Mary Wilson. Longest-reigning Original Supreme, Dies at 76","Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76-years-old. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Las Vegas",entertainment +"In Major Blow to Tottenham, Bayern ‘Agree Terms with Nagelsmann to Become Manager in the Summer’",Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed personal terms with Julian Nagelsmann moving a step closer to hiring him as their new manager and comes as a major,sports +Ronaldo Scores Late as Man United Beat Villareal,Cristiano Ronaldo scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal in an action-packed Champions League,sports +"Shell, Eni Declare Force Majeure After Attacks on Oil Facilities in Niger Delta","Shell Plc and Eni SpA both declared force majeure on key oil flows from Nigeria, threatening to disrupt supplies in",business +"Atiku, Tambuwal, Lamido Reject Saraki, Mohammed as Northern PDP’s Consensus Presidential Candidates","Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal; former Governor of Jigawa State, Mr. Sule Lamido;",politics +"Americans Could Get Covid-19 Vaccine as Early as December 11, Herd Immunity Possible By May","The first batch of Americans to receive a Covid-19 vaccine could get them as soon as December 11, according to",health +"Nigeria Better-off Privatising NNPC, Refineries, Former Vice President Atiku Reiterates","A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the federal government to sell off the country's petroleum company",business +Nigeria Under-Produced Crude Oil by 72.6m Barrels in 10 Months,"Despite the easing of both the COVID-19 restrictions and the output cuts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),",business +Buhari Unveils eNaira as CBN Launches Instrument to Support 300 Companies,"JIn line with efforts to enhance the payment system and boost transactions, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched the Central",business +Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria’s Unity Negotiable,"A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria’s unity is negotiable and finds it amusing when people declare",politics +WHO Says No Evidence Monkeypox Virus Has Mutated,"The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the U.N.",health +Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Earn Two-Goal Lead Over Ghana’s Black Queens,Nigeria's Super Falcons took a two-goal lead over Ghana’s Black Queens in their Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture,sports +Serie A: Ibrahimovic Scores Twice as Milan Win to Stay Top,Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as AC Milan regained their three-point lead at the top of Serie A with a victory,sports +"Trump Claims Credit as Republicans Capture Virginia Governorship, Dealing Blow to Biden","Republicans won the Virginia governor’s election and were within striking distance in New Jersey on Wednesday, a warning that President",politics +"Over 13m Nigerians Hold Cryptocurrencies, Says UN Report","Latest data from the UN agency's policy brief indicated that the country was trailing Kenya and South Africa, with about",tech +"Nigeria’s Current Constitutional Amendment a Waste of Time, Says Former Health Insurance Boss","A Nigerian professor and former chief executive of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),  Usman Yusuf, has described the constitutional",politics +"Road to Undisputed: Joshua, Fury Set For August Showdown in Saudi Arabia","Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight boxing title-unification fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in August, promoter Eddie",sports +"Price of Jet Fuel Rises Further in Nigeria, Hurting Airlines",Many Nigerian airlines were shocked on Thursday when they were informed by oil marketers that aviation fuel had risen from,business +"Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed Move to Seal Deal for Labour Party Presidential Ticket","With the July 15 deadline for the substitution of candidates inching close, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter",politics +#EndSARS: Coronation Insurance Assures Clients of Speedy Compensation,Coronation Insurance formerly known as Wapic Insurance has reassured clients of a speedy compensation following their several losses to businesses,business +"Zambia: Lungu, Hichilema Contest Third Presidential Contest in Six Years on Thursday","Soaring food prices and economic hardship could sway this week's tightly-contested Zambian presidential vote in favour of the opposition, AFP",politics +Uber Sees Slowest Recovery of Ride Business in US Market,"Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday demand for its food-delivery service exploded in the latest quarter, but recovery in its",business +Nicki Minaj Reveals Baby Boy,"US rapper Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty welcomed their first child last month, and now the star has",entertainment +Buhari: We Have Zero Tolerance for Interference with Elections Conducted By INEC,"President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, reiterated his administration’s resolve never to interfere with elections conducted in any part of the country",politics +Nigeria Ranks 6th Among Countries Benefitting from World Bank Loans,Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support from the,business +"‘There Has to Be an End to SARS,’ Beyonce Says",Pop star Beyonce has spoken out in support of Nigeria’s #EndSars movement after peaceful protesters were shot at by security,entertainment +Nike Sues Company that Made ‘Satan Shoes’ with ‘Drop of Human Blood’,"Nike is suing Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over a controversial pair of ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of real",business +"Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Star in Amazon’s Mr. And Mrs. Smith Series",Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover are set to star in a reboot of popular 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith.,entertainment +Nigeria Moves to Avert Shutdown of Operations by Airlines on May 9,"Following a threat by airline operators to shut down their operations on Monday, May 9, over the scarcity of aviation",business +"Trump Touts Economy in Pennsylvania, Warns of ‘Biden Depression’","President Donald Trump campaigned in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, telling supporters he needed a second term",politics +"Photos Show Chinese Rover on Dusty, Rocky Martian Surface","The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released",tech +Facebook Bans Trump for Two Years,Facebook Inc has suspended former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts for two years. He was barred indefinitely,tech +Voting APC Was Nigeria’s Biggest Mistake: Former VP Atiku,Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general election was,politics +Tunisia Retains African Basketball Crown After Defeating Ivory Coast,Tunisia defeated Ivory Coast 78-75 at Kigali Arena in the Rwandan capital on Sunday to retain the AfroBasket continental title,sports +"Nigeria,  Algeria, Niger Sign MoU for $13bn Saharan Gas Pipeline","It has been slated to start in Warri, Nigeria, and to end in Hassi R'Mel, Algeria, where it would connect",business +Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Spends 19th Week on Billboard World Albums Chart,"Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ album has spent a record-extending 19th week on the Billboard World Albums Chart. The album, released",entertainment +Sahara Group to Invest $1bn in Cooking Gas in 11 African Countries Over Five Years,"The Sahara Group, an energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has said it would invest over $1billion to enhance access to Liquefied",business +"Nigeria: Na’aba, Agunloye, Aremu Lead Committee to Birth Alternative to APC, PDP","The National Consultative Front, NC Front says it has set up a high powered political merger committee to facilitate the",politics +India Orders Social Media Firms to Remove ‘India Variant’ From Content,"India's government has instructed social media companies to remove any content that refers to the ""Indian variant"" of Covid-19. The",health +Mads Mikkelsen Replaces Johnny Depp in Third ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Film,"Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as rogue wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series, Warner Bros have announced.",entertainment +"Koeman Rests Messi and De Jong for Barca, Dynamo Clash in Kiev",Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said Monday that Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong will not feature against Dynamo Kiev in,sports +Nigeria: South-East Leaders Resolve to End IPOB’s Sit-at-Home Order,Leaders of the South East rose from an expanded security meeting Tuesday and resolved to do everything within the law,politics +UK Exports to EU Slump in First Month of New Brexit Trade Ties,Exports and imports from Britain to the European Union plunged during the first month of the country’s new trade relationship,business +Kim Kardashian Throws 40th Birthday Bash on Private Island,Kim Kardashian West has spent her 40th birthday on a private island with a large group of family and friends.,entertainment +"Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Manager, Eguavoen Appointed",The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Gernot Rohr as technical adviser of the Super Eagles. The NFF confirmed the,sports +Passenger Traffic Remains at 40% One Year after Nigeria Reopened Airspace,"Almost one year after the federal government reopened Nigeria’s airspace to international travel after the Covid-19 lockdown, air travel has",business +"Apple, Microsoft, Google’s Profits Soar as Pandemic Boom Continues",Tech giants have reported soaring profits as consumers upgraded their devices and sought cloud storage during lockdowns. Apple's profits nearly,business +Nigeria’s Earnings from Solid Minerals Rose to N624.45bn in 13 Years,"Nigeria’s earnings from the solid minerals sector climbed to N624.45 billion in the last 13 years, a new report by",business +Facebook to End Use of Facial Recognition Software,Facebook has announced it will no longer use facial recognition software to identify faces in photographs and videos.  There have,tech +"Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, Head of South Korea’s Biggest Conglomerate, Dies at 78","Lee Kun-hee, the charismatic leader of Samsung Group, South Korea’s biggest conglomerate, died on Sunday, the company said, six years",tech +Nigeria: Buhari Reportedly Settles for Ex-Nasarawa Governor Adamu as Consensus Candidate for APC Chair,"Reports that President Muhammadu Buhari might have settled for a former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, as his",politics +"Nigeria Spends $2bn on Wheat Importation Annually, Central Bank Says",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday revealed that the importation of wheat costs the country about $2 billion,business +"Paris Club Refund: AGF Malami’s Action against Public Interest, Nigeria Governors Say",Nigeria's 36 State Governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have strongly chastised the Minister of Justice,politics +Porto 0-2 Chelsea: Blues Take Control of Champions League Quarter-final,Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell both scored in the Champions League for the first time as Chelsea took firm control,sports +Obama’s Memoir to be Published in 25 Languages,"Vanessa Obioha Former president of the United States, Barack Obama, will publish his new memoir 'A Promised Land' in 25",entertainment +"Despite Signing Electoral Act, Buhari Demands Alteration of Clause Banning Political Appointees",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed into law the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the,politics +Paradigm Initiative Launches Short Film FOCUS,Against the backdrop of concerns on the outright ban and state-sponsored surveillance of digital platforms and telecommunications service providers in,entertainment +Buhari Meets with Ministers Seeking Elective Office,Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with minister's seeking elective offices in 2023. The meeting is in line with the,politics +Nigeria: Akwa Ibom State Tackles ExxonMobil Over Alleged Move to Sell Governments Assets Without Its Consent,"Akwa Ibom State government in Nigeria's South-South has criticised Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) Unlimited, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil over its",business +"Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High Above $68,000 Amid Wider Crypto Rally","The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has surged to a fresh record high of over $68,000. The price",tech +"With New Status, NNPC GMD’s Nomenclature Now Group CEO","The title GCEO comes with added responsibility, a departure from when most major decisions had to pass through the Federal",business +"Apple Makes History, Hits $3tn Market Capitalisation","Apple Inc. on Monday became the first company with a $3 trillion stock market value, lifted by investors’ confidence that",business +Barcelona Manager Koeman Criticises Interim President over ‘Sell Messi’ Comments,Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has criticised interim president Carlos Tusquets after he said the club should have sold Lionel Messi,sports +Lufthansa: Pent-up Demand Pushing US Flights to Pre-Pandemic Levels,"About a week after plans by the US to end travel restrictions were announced, Lufthansa is experiencing a further boom",business +Sir Bobby Becomes Fifth English World Cup Winner Diagnosed with Dementia,"One of England’s greatest footballers, Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia- a disease characterized by loss of memory.",health +Arteta ‘Could be Sacked Next Season’ as Arsenal Hands Manager Transfer Ultimatum,Reports suggest that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be relieved of his duties during the early stages of next season,sports +"Tuchel Says Players, Coaches Left in Dark Over UEFA’s New Champions League Format of Ten Group Games",Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel has become the latest Premier League manager to blast UEFA's plans for an extended Champions League.,sports +"In Dramatic Move, Buhari Orders Yobe Governor Buni’s Removal as APC Chair; Niger Governor Bello Takes Over","In what appears a major step to containing the crisis plaguing the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics +WHO Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine for Covid,The World Health Organisation’s expert committee on coronavirus vaccines says its review of the AstraZeneca vaccine indicates it has “tremendous,health +Ariana Grande New Single ‘Positions’ Fastest to Reach No 1 on US iTunes,"Pop star Ariana Grande has released her new single ‘Positions’, after teasing it earlier this week. As the lead single",entertainment +‘Why Don’t You Tell Me You Want Me Out?’ Zidane Demands Respect from Media,"Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has demanded ""respect"" from journalists and says his side are still in the La Liga",sports +Everton Edge Tottenham as Bernard Strikes in Extra-time to Settle Thrilling FA Cup Tie,Tottenham are out of the FA Cup after Bernard's extra-time strike sent Everton into quarter-finals with a 5-4 victory in,sports +"France: 200,000 Protest Against Covid Health Pass",Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry,health +USAID Provides $20m To Combat Covid In Somalia,The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contributed an additional $20 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund,health +"Paris Limits Car Speed to 30 Km/hour in Bid to Boost Safety, Air Quality","French authorities hope the streets of Paris will be safer, quieter and less dirty from Monday as a new speed",politics +China Launches First Astronauts to New Space Station,China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country's new space station. The three men -,tech +Nigeria: APC Governors Disagree with Edo Governor Obaseki Over ‘Currency Printing’ Claims,The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Friday debunked claims by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State that the federal government printed,politics +"I Got Second Best WASC Result in 1976, Delta Governor Okowa Reveals, Appeals to FG to Resolve ASUU’s Prolonged Strike","Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on",politics +Premier League Clubs Lead Europe with $409m from Kit Sponsorship Each Season,"Premier League sides generate more than $409 million a season from having partners' logos on the front of club shirts,",sports +Nine Nigerian-Americans to Contest in US Elections,No fewer than nine Nigerian-Americans are on the ballot for Tuesday’s elections in the United States. Running mostly on the,politics +"EU, South Africa Join US in Pausing Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clots","The US, South Africa and European Union will temporarily stop the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid jab,",health +"Conde Re-elected for Third Term in Guinea, Opposition Dismisses Vote","Electoral authorities in Guinea has declared President Alpha Conde of Guinea winner of Sunday's election with 59.49% of the vote,",politics +Fintech Startup Kuda Raises $25m to Provide Digital-only Banking Services to Every African,"Nigerian fintech startup Kuda has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Valar Ventures, the firm co-founded",business +"Nigeria: EFCC Grills Ex-Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim","The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday commenced the interrogation of a former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius",politics +BioNTech Confident Vaccine Will Work Against New Coronavirus Variant,"German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are",health +"GAGE Awards Calls for 2022 Nominations, Ready To Reward Tech Innovators","In line with its total commitment to recognise and award brands, corporates and individuals who have distinguished themselves in using",entertainment +‘We Cannot Postpone Again’ Says Tokyo 2020 Chief Amid Pandemic Fears,The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee ruled out a cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics as doubts,sports +New Study Explains Why Africa Defied Dire Predictions to Survive Deadly Covid-19,A new study by a consortium of African medical doctors has given reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic appeared not to,health +Japan’s Ex Foreign Minister Kishida to Become New PM,Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next,politics +Mourinho Hints Tuchel Has No Excuses if He Fails at Chelsea,Jose Mourinho has suggested that Thomas Tuchel will have no excuses if he fails at Chelsea given the club's recent,sports +Tottenham Hammer Hapless United 6-1,Jose Mourinho returned to Old Trafford and humiliated his former club as Tottenham thrashed Manchester United to record a famous,sports +Analysts Project Nigerian Banks to Emerge Highest Beneficiaries of AfTCA,"With the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement on January 1, 2021, analysts and stakeholders have",business +Covid: Nigeria Confirms First Case of Delta Variant,"Health authorities in Nigeria have detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2. They urged citizens",health +WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Says Patent Waiver Not Enough to Close Vaccine Gap,"World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that intellectual property waiver alone will not be enough to",health +Crew Member Who Gave Baldwin Gun Subject of Prior Complaint,A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly,entertainment +"Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Defends Exchange Rate Policy, Says Country Facing Peculiar Challenges","Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday defended the apex bank’s managed-float exchange rate system, stressing",business +"Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle Collaborate on ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Soundtrack",Nipsey Hussle and Jay-Z's first-ever collab will appear on the soundtrack for the Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black,entertainment +"No Sense for Oil to be Cheaper in Nigeria than Saudi Arabia Says Buhari, Hints at Further Price Increase","Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has stoutly defended the recent rise in fuel price in the country, while hinting at further",politics +Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal: London Derby Defeat Dents Blue’s Top Four Hopes,Emile Smith Rowe's goal was enough to earn Arsenal a surprise 1-0 victory at Chelsea - a result which dented,sports +Russia Mandates Vaccinations for Some as Virus Cases Surge,They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians,health +Access Bank Acquires 78.15% Stake in BancABC Botswana,Access Bank Plc on Tuesday announced on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that it has acquired 78.15 per cent shareholding,business +"Musa, Ighalo, Osimhen, 25 Others in Nigeria’s 28-Man Nations Cup List",Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-man final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup,sports +Euro 2020: UEFA Declines Munich’s Rainbow Lights Request for Germany-Hungary Match,Uefa has declined a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany's Euro 2020 match against,sports +IMF Board Meets over Alleged Manipulation of World Bank ‘Doing Business’ Report,The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday met for an initial briefing from the Ethics Committee,business +Brume Reclaims Commonwealth Long Jump Gold in Record-Breaking Fashion,African long jump record holder Ese Brume reclaimed the Commonwealth Games long jump title in record-breaking fashion Sunday evening at,sports +Nigeria: Edo Governor Obaseki Says Only Vaccination Cards to Guarantee Access to Public Places,"In Edo State now, only those with the vaccination cards or proofs of having taken, at least, their first jabs",health +Liverpool Move into Top Four with Burnley Win,"Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp likened his side's victory at Burnley to winning ""a semi-final"" that takes them to Sunday's ""final""",sports +Alibaba Leads Investment Worth Over $300m in Chinese Autonomous Startup DeepRoute.ai,Alibaba Group Holding Limited has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up called DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai,business +SIngapore Airport Rated as World’s Best Warns of Prolonged Covid Crisis,"Singapore's Changi Airport has warned of a ""daunting period"" ahead as the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs",business +Covid: Zero Daily Deaths Announced in UK for First Time,The UK has announced zero daily Covid deaths within 28 days of a positive test for the first time since,health +Man City 3-0 Tottenham: Ilkay Gundogan Punishes Jose Mourinho’s Sloppy Spurs,Ilkay Gundogan starred as Manchester City put Tottenham to the sword with a 3-0 victory at the Etihad on Saturday,sports +"Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again, Returns to Isolation","White House physician, Kevin O'Connor, said Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.”Read more",health +"Nigeria’s Democracy Unstable Due to Insecurity and Hopelessness, Tinubu Says","A former Lagos State Governor and presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday said Nigeria’s democracy has remained unstable,",politics +"Kanye West Concedes US Election Defeat, Will Run Again in 2024","Rapper Kanye West has acknowledged defeat in the US presidential election, but has assured fans he'll be back in 2024. The",politics +Naomi Osaka Pledges to Donate Prize Money to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts,Naomi Osaka has pledged to donate any prize money she wins from this week's Western & Southern Open tennis tournament,sports +"Buhari Defends Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele, Says Unorthodox Policies Best for Economy","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, defended the policies being implemented by Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),",business +"Two Years After, NUPRC Closes Out 2020 Marginal Oilfields Bid Round",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday finally closed out the 2020 marginal oilfields bid round two years,business +"First Arabic Netflix Film Tackles Taboos, Sparks Controversy",A Lebanese father tells his teenage daughter she is free to choose whether to have sex with her boyfriend despite,entertainment +"Russia Will Cooperate With Any Elected US President, says President Putin","Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will cooperate with any future President of the United States ""who the",politics +"Wakanda Forever: Nigeria’s Tems Stars on Black Panther Sequel Soundtrack with ‘No Woman, No Cry’","Marvel Studios on Saturday debuted the trailer for the blockbuster sequel, which is scheduled for a November 11 release.Read more",entertainment +"Nigeria: PDP Presents Anambra Guber Certificate to Ozigbo, Says APC Failed Nigerians","The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus on Wednesday presented the certificate of return to",politics +Nigerian American Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam Chairman and CEO,"Nigerian American record label executive, Tunji Balogun has joined multinational record label, Def Jam Recordings as its Chairman and CEO",entertainment +Google Doodle Honors Legendary Nigerian Musician Oliver De Coque On 74th Birthday,"Legendary Nigerian guitarist and highlife musician, Oliver De Coque, has been honoured with Google Doodle on his 74th posthumous birthday.",entertainment +Nigeria: Ex-Electoral Boss Jega Says Electronic Voting Useless Without Electronic Transfer of Results,"Immediate past National Chairman Nigeria’sssor Attahiru Jega, has described as utterly useless, the idea of electronic voting without electronic transmission",politics +AfDB Partners Ghana to launch $7.4m Institutional Support Project,The African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of Finance in Ghana have launched a $7.4 million Institutional Support Project,business +"Tinubu: A Banditry-free, United Nigeria is Possible","As Nigeria battles multiple security challenges, a frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and",politics +Tyson Fury’s US Promoter Bob Arum Hopes to Agree Anthony Joshua Fight Within Two Weeks,Tyson Fury's US promoter Bob Arum is '95%' confident about agreeing the Anthony Joshua fight - and hopes to sign,sports +WHO Grants Emergency Approval to China’s Sinovac Covid Vaccine,"The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 jab made by Sinovac, paving the way for",health +Full Throttle:  England Boss Southgate Says No Rotation in Euro Quarterfinal with Ukraine,"Gareth Southgate said it would be ""an insult to Ukraine"" for England to rotate their lineup due to the possibility",sports +"Mbappe, Griezmann, Dembele Score For France in Easy Euro Warm-up Win Over Wales",Karim Benzema missed a penalty and hit the post but delivered a fine performance in his France comeback as the,sports +Twitter Investors Sue Elon Musk for ‘Stock Manipulation’ During Takeover Bid,"World's richest man, Elon Musk has been sued by Twitter Inc. investors, claiming he manipulated the company's stock price downward",tech +Bayern Munich Head Coach Flick Confirms Departure at End of Season,Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick has announced he has informed the club and players that he will leave the,sports +Nigeria Government Refutes Allegations Leveled Against Ambassador-designate,"Nigeria's Federal Government on Wednesday refuted allegations levelled in an online publication against one of the ambassador-designates. The ambassador-designate, Mrs.",politics +Egypt Approves Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Inoculation,"The Egyptian Drug Authority has announced its approval of the Russian Sputnik V, a month after the start of the",health +Champions League: PSG Set to Risk Neymar Against RB Leipzig,"Paris Saint-Germain are having to take a calculated risk on Neymar when it comes to Champions League competition, with Thomas",sports +"Nigerian Singers Omah Lay, Tems Arrive in Lagos After Release from Uganda",Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems are back in Nigeria after spending two days in police custody in Uganda for,entertainment +"TV Series on Maradona out Friday, Promises New details, and Controversy",A new drama series based on the life of late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona promises to reveal little-known details about,sports +"African Youth the Catalytic Force to Propel AfCFTA, Says Afreximbank Boss, Hails Dangote and Elumelu","The President of the African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Okey Oramah has identified African youths as the catalytic",business +Nigeria’s Presidency Attacks Bishop Kukah Over Critical Easter Message,"The Nigerian presidency has hit out at Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese over his Easter's message, saying ""he did not",politics +Covid-19 Vaccines for Africa ‘Might Not Be Available Until Second Quarter of 2021’,"Africa may have to wait until the second quarter of 2021 to roll out vaccines, according to the continent’s top",health +Nigeria: Supreme Court Annuls Buhari’s Order 10 on Financial Autonomy for States’ Judiciary and Legislature,Efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure independence of the judicial and legislative arms of government at the state levels,politics +Nigeria: Buhari Salutes Central Bank Governor Emefiele at 60,"President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and wished him",business +"Buhari Promised to Pick Tinubu as Running Mate in 2015, Ex-Party Chairman Akande Reveals","Former Governor of Osun state and ex-interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, Thursday narrated how",politics +Laycon is 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown Winner,"Rita Osakwe Laycon has been crowned the winner of the fifth season of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.",entertainment +"Nigeria Will Give Everything against Sierra Leone, Says Napoli’s Osimhen",Victor Osimhen has stressed Nigeria will give their all to emerge victorious in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against,sports +Prince William: Saving Earth Should Come Before Space Tourism,Prince William has suggested entrepreneurs should focus on saving Earth rather than engaging in space tourism. The Duke of Cambridge,tech +"Vaccine will End Covid-19 Pandemic with No Adverse Effects, Nigerian-born Pfizer Researcher Says","Nigerian-American researcher and medical doctor, Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, has said Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will eradicate the Covid-19 pandemic.",health +"Veteran Broadcaster Larry King, 87, in Hospital with Covid","Veteran broadcaster Larry King has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated at a hospital in Los Angeles, according",entertainment +"Nigeria: Security Agencies Move Against Importers of Dirty Fuel as Queues Persist in Lagos, Abuja","Security agencies have begun the probe of companies and individuals allegedly involved in the importation of toxic fuel into Nigeria,",business +"China’s Economy Stumbles on Power Crunch, Property Woes","China’s economy hit its slowest pace of growth in a year in the third quarter, hurt by power shortages, supply",business +"Wizkid and Tems ‘Essence’ Debuts on Billboard Hot 100, Features at No. 82","‘Essence’ by Nigeria’s Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid, featuring fast-rising singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has topped",entertainment +"New Covid-19 Strain Likely in Nigeria, Says FCT Health Secretary","The Acting Health Secretary of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Mohammed Kawu, has raised the",health +"US Virus Deaths Top 400,000 as Trump Leaves Office","As President Donald Trump entered the final year of his term last January, the US recorded its first confirmed case",health +Oil Rises to $113 as Libya Outages Add to Russia Supply Fears,"Oil pruces rose on Monday, with Brent crude topping $113 a barrel, as outages in Libya deepened concern over tight",business +Why Opposition PDP Will Zone Nigeria’s Presidency to the South in 2023,"From early permutations, THISDAY can report that Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is most likely to",politics +F1: Max Verstappen Extends Title Lead Over Lewis Hamilton with Mexico City Win,Red Bull's Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to strengthen his chances of a,sports +Juventus Edge Inter in Five-goal Thriller,Juan Cuadrado scored a double as Juventus kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Serie,sports +Nigeria: Buhari Suspends Inauguration of Newly-Constituted NNPC Board,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the immediate suspension of the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the,business +82-year-old Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term as Guinea Votes,"Voters in Guinea are casting their ballots in a controversial election which see President Alpha Condé, 82, seek a third",politics +"Nigeria, Ghana to Clash in Abuja on March 27 in World Cup Play-Off","Nigeria and Ghana will face off at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday, 27th March in what is",sports +PDP Presidential Primary: Former Senate President Anyim Protests Absence of Ebonyi Delegates List,"Frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has expressed deep concern",politics +Historic: Brentford Promoted to Premier League for First Time After Win Over Swansea,Brentford will play in the Premier League for the first time next season after beating Swansea City 2-0 in the,sports +Africa the New Frontier for Global Growth: Zenith Bank MD Onyeagwu,"The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased impact investing in Nigeria",business +CBN Fixes Loan Limit At N5bn for Companies in New ‘100 For 100’ Policy,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pegged N5 billion as the maximum loan an obligor can access in its,business +Djokovic Detained Ahead of Deportation Appeal,Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia ahead of a court hearing that will determine whether the unvaccinated tennis star,sports +Nigerian Airlines Reverse Plan to Shut Down Operations,Nigerian airlines umder the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have reversed a planned suspension of operations initially,business +Cineworld to Shut Down UK & Ireland Branches Because of Film Delays,"The world’s second-biggest cinema operator, Cineworld, is set to close all its screens in the United Kingdom and Ireland, according",entertainment +Half of US Adults Have Received at Least One Covid Shot,"Half of all adults in the US have received at least one Covid-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another",health +"Mr. Eazi Announces New EP, Shares New Song ‘The Don’","Nigerian Banku star Mr. Eazi has announced a new EP called ‘Something Else’, which will be released February 19 via his own Banku",entertainment +Bayern Munich Withdraw Alaba’s Contract Extension Offer,"Germany’s Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to Nigeria-born Austrian international David Alaba, according",sports +Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal: Ollie Watkins Sinks Gunners Again With Early Strike,Arsenal slipped to back-to-back Premier League defeats as Ollie Watkins' early strike gave Aston Villa a Premier League double over,sports +Anxiety Mounts as Deadline for Buhari to Sign Electoral Bill Expires Sunday,Anxiety has gripped Nigerians over the conduct of future elections as the constitutional time limit for President Muhammadu Buhari to,politics +AT&T and Discovery to Merge to Create New Streaming Giant,US telecoms giant AT&T has agreed to combine its WarnerMedia business with Discovery in a deal to create a new,entertainment +"Nigeria Senate Announces Committee to Harmonise PIB With House of Reps, Presidential Assent Expected Next Week",The Nigerian  Senate has announced a seven-member committee to harmonise the different versions of the Petroleum Industry Bill passed by,politics +Oil Holds Near Three-month Highs as Vaccines Stoke Demand Recovery Hopes,Oil prices held gains on Tuesday as news of a third promising vaccine candidate spurred hopes of a quick recovery,business +"NNPC Will Take Nigeria Out of Energy Poverty in Four Years, Says GMD Kyari","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has expressed optimism that with",business +"Nigeria: Zoning of 2023 Presidency Divides PDP Governors, Lawmakers",The zoning of the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 presidential election has divided,politics +"Over 80% of Central Banks Considering Launch of Digital Currencies, PwC Says","The vast majority of central banks in the world are considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to",business +UK City to Start Mass Coronavirus Vaccination December 7,The British Army is to take over part of Ashton Gate Stadium in South Bristol next week to set up,health +Musk Says Twitter Takeover Deal ‘Temporarily on Hold’ Over Report About Fake Accounts,"Billionaire Elon Musk has said his Twitter deal is ""temporarily on hold"" over the company's spam and fake user accounts.",tech +Nigeria Seeks to Revive Brass LNG Project as New Investor Greenville LNG Shows Interest,Nigeria's federal government at the weekend said that it was set to revive the over $22 billion abandoned Brass Liquefied,business +Former VP Atiku Begins ‘Massive e-Registration Drive’ Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections,Presidential candidate of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election Atiku Abubakar has embarked on a,politics +Transportation Secretary Chao to Resign From Trump’s Cabinet Following Riot at Capitol,"US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is preparing to resign, citing Wednesday’s events as the impetus for her resignation in an",politics +Mahrez Brace Against PSG Sends Man City into First Ever Champions League Final,Manchester City cruised into their first-ever Uefa Champions League final as a Riyad Mahrez brace downed Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on,sports +Twitter Assembles Legal Team to Sue Musk for Pulling Out of $44bn Acquisition,"Twitter Inc. has hired merger law heavyweight Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP to sue Elon Musk for withdrawing from",business +"Our First Bank Loans Performing, Honeywell Assures",The Honeywell Group has explained that all the credit facilities it obtained from First Bank Nigeria Limited have been performing,business +Google Announces $1bn Investment in African Internet Over Next Five Years,"As a way of giving thousands of Africans access to fast and cheaper internet, Google has promised to invest $1",business +Nigeria: PDP Decries Alleged Plan to Promote Ex-EFCC Boss Magu,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday decried reports of plans to promote the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic,politics +Ex-Morocco International Mohamed Abarhoun Dies of Stomach Cancer,"Former Morocco international Mohamed Abarhoun, who was diagnosed in February while playing in Turkey for Caykur Rizespor has died from stomach cancer aged",sports +Olympian and Reality Star Caitlyn Jenner to Run for California Governor,"Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic decathlete and reality television star, has filed paperwork to challenge California’s governor Gavin Newsom in",politics +Roma Appoint Mourinho Manager for Next Season,Jose Mourinho has been appointed Roma head coach on a three-year deal set to begin at the start of next,sports +US Lifts Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine,"US health regulators have lifted an 11-day pause on the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 jab, but will add a",health +"Amid Political Crisis, Haiti Appoints New Prime Minister","Haiti has appointed a new prime minister, less than two weeks after President Jovenel Moise’s assassination threw the deeply divided",politics +"Nigeria Lifted $33bn Crude, Condensates in One Year, NNPC Says","A cumulative volume of 734 million barrels of crude oil and condensates were lifted by all parties, including oil multinationals",business +Boeing Tells Workers They Must Get Covid Vaccine,The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired. The Seattle Times reports,business +China’s Xi Urges People in Tibet to ‘Follow Party’ in Rare Visit,China’s President Xi Jinping made his first visit to the Tibet Autonomous Region as national leader this week and urged,politics +Trump Does Not Plan to Concede Any Time Soon,"After the declaration on Saturday that Democrat Joe Biden had won the race for the White House, Republican President Donald",politics +UAE Bars Dubai-bound Nigerian Travellers from Transiting Other Airports,The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned Nigerian passengers from transiting other airports before going to Dubai. Effective from Monday,business +Chinese Regulators Order Ant Group to Rectify Its Businesses,"Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory",business +Lufthansa Group Repays Financial Aid from German Government,"On Friday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG repaid or cancelled all remaining government Stabilization funds from the Federal Republic of Germany. The",business +Chris Brown Hints At Possible Joint Project with Drake,"A Breezy and Drizzy collaborative album may have seemed far-fetched once upon a time, but in 2020, it sounds like",entertainment +Central Bank Chief Emefiele Withdraws Suit on Participation in Nigeria’s Presidential Poll,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday withdrew his suit seeking the determination of his",politics +"US: Biden to Require All Federal Employees, Government Contractors to Vaccinate Against Covid-19",US President Joe Biden plans to require all federal employees and government contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Just weeks,health +"With Buni Expected to Reclaim Party Chairmanship on Monday, Buhari Cautions APC Leaders Against Backstabbing",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has appraised recent developments in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and warned the leaders and,politics +Nicki Minaj’s Father Killed in Hit and Run Accident,The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York. Robert,entertainment +"Nigeria Has Facilities to Store Pfizer Vaccine, National Health Agency Affirms","Nigeria has cold chain equipment to store the Covid Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine if it arrives the country, the National Primary Health",health +"Robinhood, Citadel, Melvin Capital CEOs to Testify Before US Congress on GameStop Turmoil","The chief executive officers of Robinhood, Citadel, Melvin Capital and Reddit will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee",business +Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick Says He’s Not Seeking Third Term,"Duro Ikhazuagbe President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who turns 50 years old on Tuesday has",sports +Why I Made Shonekan Head of Interim Government: Ex-Nigedia Leader Babangida,"Former military president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, while mourning the passing of Ernest Shonekan, aexplained why he appointed him head of",politics +WHO Says ‘Lab Leak’ Theory Requires Further Probe as 14 Countries Voice Concerns Over Covid Origin Report,A group of 14 countries has raised concerns over a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) into the,health +MTN Partners Nigerian Creatives on Arts and Culture,"MTN Nigeria, through its corporate social investment vehicle, the MTN Foundation, has disclosed its partnerships with Nigerian creatives in arts",entertainment +‘End of Coal in Sight’ as COP26 Deals Take Aim at World’s Most Polluting Fossil Fuel,"The British government says the “end of coal is in sight” after Poland, Vietnam and Chile and other countries pledged",business +Edouard Mendy Criticises Media Outlets Over Use of His Image in Stories About Benjamin Mendy,Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has criticised media outlets for mistakenly using his image in stories about Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.,sports +How Not to Fall Victim to Phishing Attacks,Fraud and Phishing have become very common at this time due to the rise in fraudulent activities. Many organisations and,tech +"Tigray and Oromo Forces, Other Groups Form Alliance Against Ethiopia PM Abiy",Ethiopia’s Tigray forces are joining with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to,politics +"Nigeria Accounts for 115 Million Cases of Genital Mutilation Globally, Says FG","Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen has said Nigeria has the highest number of cases of Female Genital",health +"Nigeria: Oshiomhole, Lalong, Niger Governor Bello, Shettima, Abaribe, Gbenga Daniel Clinch Senatorial Tickets","A former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; Plateau State Governor, Hon. Simon Lalong; Niger",politics +"Buhari Treating Judiciary Like an Agency of the Executive, Says Former APC Legal Adviser",A former National Legal Adviser of the governing All Progressive Congress Muiz Banire has asked the executive arm of Nigeria's,politics +"Buhari Tells APC Leaders to Avoid Dictatorial Behaviour, Imposition of Unpopular Candidates","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, told the 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics +"Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-repairs to iPhones, Macs","Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited",business +Arsenal Comeback Downs Southampton at St Mary’s,"Goals from Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette saw Arsenal seal a 3-1 comeback win at Southampton on Tuesday",sports +Apple Closes in on $3tn Market Value,"Apple Inc's market value hovered just shy of the $3 trillion mark on Monday, following a stunning run over the",business +Arsenal ‘May Stop’ Aubameyang from Representing Gabon after Gambia Airport Debacle,Arsenal have been left furious by the way top player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was treated while away on international duty with,sports +Guardiola Says European Super League is ‘Not Sport’ Because ‘it Doesn’t Matter if You Win or Lose’,Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come down hard on plans for the European Super League by strongly stating that 'sport is,sports +Eni’s Force Majeure on Vandalised Oil Facilities to Be Lifted This Week,"Italian oil major, Eni, has promised to lift the force majeure on the Ogoda/Brass 24 oil pipeline in Bayelsa State",business +Dangote Cement Executes Share Buyback Programme,Dangote Cement Plc has announced the commencement of its share buy-back programme. The company explained in a statement made available,business +Nicki Minaj Enlists Drake and Lil Wayne on ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ Mixtape Re-release,Nicki Minaj has delivered the first-ever streaming release of her iconic 2009 mixtape ‘Beam Me Up Scotty.’ The rap superstar also included,entertainment +Apple Plans 30% Increase in iPhone Production for First Half of 2021,"Apple Inc plans to manufacture up to 96 million iPhones in the first half of 2021, a nearly 30% year-on-year",business +"Queues Return to Lagos, Abuja, PH as Wrong Fuel Is Withdrawn from Circulation","Following the supply of a wrong specification of petrol in some parts of the country, and its subsequent removal in",business +Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces SEC Probe Over Securities,The SEC's scrutiny has increased ever since the crypto trading platform expanded the number of tokens in which it offers,business +Tiger Woods Taken to Hospital After Being Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash,"Tiger Woods has been taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash in Los Angeles, police have said.",sports +Liverpool Manager Klopp to Miss Chelsea Game After Suspected Positive Covid Test,Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has returned a suspected positive test for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday's Premier League game against,sports +WhatsApp Takes on Snapchat with Disappearing Photos and Videos Option,"Users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp can now send disappearing photos and videos on its platform starting this week, as it",tech +Elon Musk Wins Axel Springer Award for His Innovative Work,SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was presented on Tuesday with the Axel Springer media award in Berlin. Axel,tech +Biden Promotes Milestone of 300m Vaccine Shots in 150 Days,"President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing",health +"Nigeria: MTN Spent N3.4tn on Capital Investments, Paid N3.5tn in Taxes and Levies in 21 Years, Says Toriola",MTN Nigeria said it spent N3.4 trillion on capital investments and paid N3.5 trillion in taxes and levies to Nigeria's,business +Propetrol’s Ebohon Bags Forbes Outstanding CEO Award,"Founder and CEO of Propetrol Limited, Harry Ebohon, has been slated to receive the Outstanding CEO Award at the Forbes",business +ARISE FASHION WEEK Hosts Media Personalities and Influencers to an Exclusive Pre-event Brunch,"As part of preparations for its upcoming event, ARISE FASHION WEEK on Tuesday hosted select media personalities and social media",entertainment +Apple Closes all New York City Stores Amid Rising Covid Cases,Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Monday it had closed all of its seven New York City retail stores due to,business +Elon Musk Laughs Off Twitter Lawsuit Threat,Elon Musk’s silence over his attempt to bail out on purchasing Twitter for $44 billion is no more.Read more,business +Juventus Present Ronaldo With G.O.A.T. 770 Shirt For Passing Pele’s Goal Mark,Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a special shirt by Juventus president Andrea Agnelli ahead of Sunday's Serie A game against,sports +Man City 5-0 Arsenal: Cityzens Crush Hapless 10-man Gunners,Manchester City put a difficult week behind them by cruising to a 5-0 victory over 10-man Arsenal on Saturday. The,sports +"Laws Allowing Zamfara Control Gold While Niger Delta Can’t Control Oil Are Discriminatory, Says Delta Governor Okowa",Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has criticized the application of some laws in the country that allows some states like,politics +"First Bank: Hassan-Odukale, Otedola Own 5.36% and 5.07%, Adenuga, Otudeko May Have Undisclosed Shares","FBN Holdings Plc on Wednesday clarified that the Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale and the Chairman",business +Man City Take Control of Gladbach Tie After Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus Goals,Goals from Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus saw Manchester City on Wednesday take full control of their Champions League last-16,sports +"Buhari May Sign Electoral Bill on Monday, Seeks Lawmakers’ Assurances to Amend Clause 84","All things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, has agreed to sign the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill and may in",politics +"Nigeria Seeks Vaccine to Halt Spread of Monkeypox, Denies Russia’s Allegation of Having Laboratories with Virus",Nigeria's federal government on Tuesday revealed that it was collaborating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United States,health +DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Orders Mining Licences Audit,"Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has demanded a ban on issuing and trading mining",business +"Comoros Grab Fairytale Place at Cup of Nations Finals; Egypt, Gabon, Guinea Also Qualify",The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time with a 0-0 draw against,sports +PDP Asks Obasanjo to Clarify Statement on Regrets of Choosing Atiku as Running Mate,"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to clarify his recent comments, on his regret over",politics +Japan Faces Major Hurdles with 100 Days Until Tokyo Olympics,"The Olympic flame is on its way around Japan and athletes around the world are ramping up their training programmes,",sports +"Nigeria: After Losing Presidential Primary, Bauchi Governor Wins PDP Ticket for Second Term","Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has been declared the winner of the rerun gubernatorial primary election of the Peoples",politics +"Nigeria: Citing Emergence of Previous Chairmen, Buhari Okays Consensus for APC Convention","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, met with governors elected on the platform of his party, the All Progressives Congress",politics +Nigeria: APC Chairmanship Battle Hots Up,"As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its national convention later in the year, following the nod received from",politics +"OPEC+ Exceeded Quota by 116% in October as Nigeria, Angola Underperformed",The compliance by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies known as OPEC Plus (OPEC+),business +"OPEC+ Leaves Oil Supply Plan Unchanged, Boosts June Production by 432,000bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies known as OPEC+ on Thursday agreed to stick to last,business +New Petroleum Act: Rivers Governor Wike says 3% Allocation to Niger Delta Communities Meagre,Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has described the three per cent allocation for host communities in the Niger Delta region,politics +"Indonesia Blocks Yahoo, Paypal, Gaming Websites Over Licence Breaches","Under rules released in late November 2020, authorities have broad powers to compel platforms to disclose data of certain users",tech +Trump Pardons Rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black in Final Hours of Presidency,American rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black have been pardoned by US President Donald Trump. Late on Tuesday in his,entertainment +Mastercard to Allow Customers Transact in Select Cryptocurrencies on Its Network,Mastercard Incorporated has said it will offer support for customers and begin to accept cryptocurrencies on its network in 2021,business +"Djokovic Wins 300th Grand Slam Match, Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals",Novak Djokovic wore tape above his right hip and winced when he stretched for some shots in a three-hour match,sports +"Nomadland Wins Best Picture at Oscars, Hopkins Wins over Chadwick Boseman",Nomadland won best picture while its star Frances McDormand took home the lead actress Oscar on Sunday on a night,entertainment +"Ten US States Accuse Google, Facebook of Conniving to Break Antitrust Law","Texas and nine other states sued Google on Wednesday, accusing it of working with Facebook Inc in an unlawful manner",tech +Nigeria: Buhari Accuses Parliament of Inserting N887bn into 2022 budget,President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday criticised the National Assembly for removing crucial projects from the 2022 budget estimates sent to it,politics +England Winger Jadon Sancho Completes £73m Move to Man United from Borussia Dortmund,"England winger Jadon Sancho says joining Manchester United is ""a dream come true"" after he completed his £73m move from",sports +Nigeria: EFCC Quizzes Socialite Obi Cubana,"Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, was on Monday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission",entertainment +Nigeria’s Central Bank Supports Poultry Industry with $32m Credit,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has so far released N12.55 billion (about $32 million) to support the small, medium",business +US Sends Nearly 500 000 Covid Vaccine Doses to Rwanda,"The United States is sending nearly half a million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Rwanda, including the first doses",health +‘How Does a Heart Break Twice?’- Chimamanda Adichie Pens Emotional Tribute After Losing Mother,"Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made a heartfelt tribute on Facebook to her mother, who died on 1",entertainment +Ronaldo Scores Two Penalties as Juventus Thrash Sorry Barca,"Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his Champions League goal tally to 134 as Juventus beat a ""scared"" Barcelona",sports +Man City 1-0 Sheffield United: Gabriel Jesus Sends League Leaders Four Points Clear,Gabriel Jesus’s early strike was enough to beat Sheffield United and send Manchester City four points clear at the top.,sports +South Africa: Wealthy Gupta Brothers Arrested in UAE,"Two brothers from the wealthy Gupta family have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, the South African government has",business +China Grants Tesla Green Light to Start Selling Shanghai-made Model Y SUV,Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of,tech +"Nigeria: FG Admits Gaps in Provision of Health, Social Needs for Older Persons",Nigeria's Federal Government has admitted that despite the numbers of Nigerians with age 60 years and above standing at 14.8,health +Covid Patients Dying Without Oxygen in India Amid Delhi Surge,"For a fourth day in a row, India has set an unwelcome world record for the number of new coronavirus",health +CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Resigns after Failing to Disclose Relationship with Co-Worker,CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company after acknowledging a consensual relationship with a,entertainment +Laporta Returns as Barcelona President after Winning Sunday’s Elections,"Joan Laporta has been elected the new president of Barcelona, returning to the post he previously held from 2003 to",sports +Meghan Tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry Loves the California Lifestyle,The Duchess of Sussex said Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle and weather during an interview with US chat show,entertainment +Nigeria’s Forex Inflow Hits $21bn in Q3,The total amount of foreign exchange inflow into the Nigerian economy in the third quarter of 2020 stood at $21.46,business +"Renewables Not Replacing Fossil Fuels in Coming Decades, OPEC Sec-Gen Barkindo Says","OPEC Secretary-General, Dr. Sanusi Barkindo, on Tuesday said there was no scientific proof that renewable sources of energy would overtake",business +"2023 Presidency: Blackmail Won’t Discourage CBN Governor Emefiele’s Well-Wishers, Support Group Says",The Emefiele Support Group (ESG) has raised the alarm over an alleged media plot to smear Dr. Godwin Emefiele and,politics +Nigeria’s Federal Government Says No Covid Vaccines for States without Cold Stores Security,Nigeria’s federal government on Thursday foreclosed access to the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine it received on Tuesday to states without adequate,health +Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez Lead Covid-19 Charity Concert in Los Angeles,"Prince Harry has called for vaccines to be ""distributed to everyone everywhere"" at a star-studded charity concert in Los Angeles. The",entertainment +"George Floyd Died Due to Lack of Oxygen, Not Drugs, Doctor Testifies","George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck,",health +"Taylor Swift, The Weeknd Win Big at American Music Awards","Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Dan + Shay were the top winners at the 2020 American Music Awards which aired",entertainment +Nigeria Receives Four Million Doses of Moderna Vaccines from US,The Nigeria government has received four million and eighty doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine donated by the US. The,health +Musk Asks Twitter Followers If He Should Sell 10% of Tesla Stock,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday asked his 62.5 million followers on Twitter in a poll if he should,business +Liverpool Beat Arsenal to Cut Man City’s Premier League Lead to One Point,A clinical Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-0 to cut Manchester City's once double-digit lead at the top of the Premier League,sports +FDA Approves Much-debated Alzheimer’s Drug Panned by Experts,"Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from",health +Torch Relay for Tokyo Olympics Kicks Off 121-Day Journey,The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics has begun its 121-day journey across Japan and is headed toward the,sports +AC Milan Sweating over Ibrahimovic after Star Striker after Injury against Napoli,AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Napoli on Sunday was soured by a potential injury to leading marksman Zlatan Ibrahimovic. With,sports +"WHO, UNICEF Want Emergency Action to Avert Measles and Polio Epidemics","The World Health Organisation (WHO), a UN specialized agency responsible for international public health, and the United Nations Children’s Fund",health +"Warner Bros. Didn’t Give Keanu Reeves, Will Smith Bonuses For HBO Max Deal",Keanu Reeves and Will Smith both didn't receive bonuses for Warner Bros.' decision to put their 2021 films on HBO,entertainment +Nigeria’s Power Supply Situation Worsening Because Gencos ‘Owed N1.6tn Since 2013’,Power Generation Companies (Gencos) under the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) on Sunday stated that the power supply situation,business +UN Drug Agency Warns Nigeria Over Increased Availability of Heroin,Nigeria has been alerted to the likely increase in circulation of heroin in the country. The alert was raised by,health +CNN: Trump Justice Department Seized Reporter’s Phone Records,"The Trump administration Justice Department secretly obtained the 2017 phone records of a CNN correspondent, the network said Thursday in",politics +LCCI Predicts Nigeria’s Debts May Hit N45tn in Q4 2022,The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has predicted that Nigeria's total debt stock was expected to hit N45.86,business +Nigerian Doctor Ogbuagu Central Figure in Covid-19 Vaccine Breakthrough,"A Nigerian doctor, Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu, is at the centre of the Pfizer-led research, development and trials that have culminated",health +"Nigeria, Other African Countries to Share 10m Doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer Vaccines",Nigeria and other African Union (AU) member states will receive an additional 10 million doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19,health +Emirates Suspends All Flights to Nigeria,Emirates has  announced the suspension of its operations into Nigeria. The move was made following the retaliatory action taken by,business +Nigeria: VAT Revenue Hits N196.175bn as FAAC Shares N675.946bn for November,"The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N675.946 billion to the federal government, states, and local",business +"Malawi to Destroy 16,000 Expired Covid Vaccines","Authorities in Malawi say they will destroy more than 16,000 Covid-19 vaccines that have reached their expiry date. The country's",health +Liverpool Signs Konate From RB Leipzig,Liverpool have signed centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig after agreeing to pay his £36m release clause. The 22-year-old made,sports +"President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine on Live TV",Plans are being made for the Nigerian President Muhammadu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on live,health +"UK Covid Variant Could Drive ‘Rapid Growth’ in US Cases, CDC Warns","A highly contagious coronavirus variant first detected in the UK could become the dominant strain in the US by March,",health +"Placeholder: If My VP Nominee Decides to Step Down Within Timeframe, That Won’t Breach Any Law","Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday night, cleared the air about the status",politics +Royal Dutch Shell Shareholders Set to Approve Move to London,Royal Dutch Shell PLC shareholders were expected to vote on Friday to approve a plan to get rid of the,business +"Nigeria: Hayatu-Deen Steps Down as PDP Presidential Aspirant Over ‘Corrupt, Monetised’ Process","Presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pulled out of the party's presidential primaries.",politics +Shina Peller: Why I Chose Accord Party after Dumping APC,"A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Hon. Shina Peller, on Tuesday said he has defected",politics +Trump Appeals Indefinite Suspension from Facebook and Instagram,Former President Trump has reportedly filed a statement appealing his ban from Facebook and Instagram to an independent oversight panel.,tech +Kenya’s Food Imports Bill Increases To $950m in Six Months,"Kenya’s food import bill has increased to Sh103.34 billion ($940.20million), in six months, between January and June 2021. According to",business +Everton Come from Behind to Hold Liverpool in Merseyside Derby,Everton came from behind twice to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League in a Merseyside derby thriller as,sports +Nigeria: NNPC Upbeat as it Regains Ogoni OML 11 from Shell in Court,The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has hailed the recent Appeal Court judgment affirming its ownership of the Oil Mining,business +UEFA and UK Government to Hold Talks Over Moving Venue For Champions League Final to London,UEFA officials are due to hold key talks with the UK Government on Monday about moving the Champions League final,sports +"Nigeria: Perish Your Tenure Elongation Plot, PDP Slams APC, Accuses Ruling Party of Planning to Stall 2023 Elections",Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to perish the thoughts of subverting the,politics +Yara Shahidi Will Be First Black Tinker Bell in Disney’s Peter Pan Remake,"Rita Osakwe US actress Yara Shahidi has been cast as Tinker Bell in Disney's live-action Peter Pan movie, Peter Pan",entertainment +‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to Debut Both in Cinemas and on Streaming Platform HBO Max,"‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will not skip cinemas or move to 2021, but it is altering course with a digital release",entertainment +"Revival of Cotton, Textile Industries Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Recovery: Central Bank Chief Emefiele","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday described the revival of the Cotton,",business +German Cities Suspend AstraZeneca Vaccine Use for Under-60s,Authorities in Berlin and Munich are again suspending the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for residents under age 60 due,health +Twitter’s Dorsey Leads $29bn Buyout of Lending Pioneer Afterpay,"Square Inc, the payments firm of Twitter Inc co-founder Jack Dorsey, will purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer Afterpay",tech +Dr Campbell: Naomi Earns Honorary Doctorate for Work in Fashion,Naomi Campbell is now Dr. Campbell after receiving an honorary Ph.D. for her contributions to the fashion industry.Read more,entertainment +Tesla Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Musk Tweets on 10% Stock Sales,Tesla Inc) was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk's social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock,tech +Denmark to Kill Up To 17 Million Minks After Discovering Mutated Coronavirus,"Denmark is killing its large mink population after discovering a coronavirus mutation that can spread to humans, the nation's government",health +"Nigeria: Opposition PDP Confirms That Its Presidential Ticket Is Thrown Open, Recommends Consensus","After some back and forth over a period of time, the National Executive Committee  (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party",politics +Nigeria’s Federal Capital Authourity Locks Out Unvaccinated Staff,Many unvaccinated workers were on Monday barred from the premises of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) following the enforcement,health +"No Signal There’ll Be Free, Fair Elections in 2023, PDP Alerts EU","The National Chairman of Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday told a visiting delegation",politics +Zidane Laments Madrid’s Poor Form after Home Loss,Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane has confessed that he has no idea why his side are currently on a miserable,sports +Teyana Taylor Announces Retirement from Music,"US R&B singer Teyana Taylor has announced that, due in part to being unappreciated in the music industry, she is",entertainment +Los Angeles Movie Theatres Could Open Next Week to Limited Capacity,"Movie theaters in Los Angeles County, the biggest movie-going market in the United States, could be allowed to open as",entertainment +Nigeria Unveils Policy for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines,Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new vaccine policy meant to enhance access and use of vaccines for protection of,health +Rakitic Scores as Sevilla Beat Barca in Copa Semi-final,Sevilla's Jules Kounde scored a fine goal and Ivan Rakitic struck against his old side as Barcelona lost their Copa,sports +Shettima as Running Mate: APC Governors Displeased as Tinubu Says Spirit of 1993 Upon Us in 2023,"Presidential candidate of the APC Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, announced former governor of Borno State and serving Senator Kashim Shettima",politics +"Tokyo 2020: Nigerian Athletes Feel Disrespected, Humiliated By Government: NBA Star Metu",Nigeria basketball player Chimezie Metu and head coach Michael Brown have blasted the West African country's government and Olympic committee,sports +"NNPC Intensifies Efforts to Block $1.283bn Seplat-Mobil Deal, Gets Court Injunction",There seems to be no backing down on efforts by the NNPC to halt the completion of the $1.283 billion,business +A Quiet Place 2′ Delayed to September 2021,"‘A Quiet Place II’ has been handed a new release date, becoming the latest 2021 film to be delayed because",entertainment +"IMF Urges Nigeria to Embark on Aggressive Revenue Drive, Raise VAT to 10% by 2022",The International Monetary Fund has stressed the need for Nigeria’s federal government to intensify revenue mobilisation in order to reduce,business +New York’s Two Senators Join Mounting Calls for Governor Cuomo to Resign,New York’s two US senators joined other leading Democrats in urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign on Friday,politics +Nigeria: NNPC Records 63% Federation Account Remittance Shortfall in Five Months,"The statutory payments made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Federation Account, a joint pool operated by",business +Elon Musk Named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year,"Elon Musk has been named Time's 2021 Person of the Year. Musk, the richest person on Earth, is the CEO",business +"After 10-Year Study, Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Says It’s Ready for Electronic Transmission of Election Results","Determined to conduct credible elections in 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted on electronic transmission of election",politics +"One Year Before Virus Renders First Generation Vaccines Ineffective, Scientists Warn",Leading health experts from around the world warned the slow roll-out of vaccines and unequal distribution could mean the shots,health +Nigerian Fintechs Raised $120m in 60 Deals in 2020,"Financial technology (fintech) startups in Nigeria raised a total of $120,557,026 in 60 deals in 2020, the Nigerian Startup Funding",business +Russia Suspended from All FIFA and UEFA Competitions Until Further Notice,FIFA and UEFA have acted in unison to suspend Russian teams from international football competition. The most powerful bodies in,sports +"Aguero Bids Farewell with Two Goals, Says Being at Man City an Honour",Sergio Aguero preferred not to dwell on the fact he had played his final game for Manchester City at the,sports +"NNPC Eyes $8.7bn Investments from Rehabilitation of Refineries, Pipelines",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expects an investment of about $8.7 billion to flow in during the rehabilitation of,business +Investors Celebrate Biden Winning US Presidency,Investors and financial executives took a big sigh of relief on Saturday after major networks declared Democrat Joe Biden winner,business +"Nigeria: Court Summons AGF, INEC over Emefiele’s Application for a Restraining Order Ahead of 2023 Elections","A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned till May 12, the decision to grant a restraining order requested",politics +‘I Smile at Racists to Silence Them’: Nigeria and Trabzonspor’s Anthony Nwakaeme,Nigerian footballer Anthony Nwakaeme has adopted a novel approach to tackling racism by saying that the best way to disarm,sports +Tunisia PM Sacked after Violent Covid Protests,"Tunisia's president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament, after violent protests broke out across the country. Thousands of",politics +"Chelsea, Southampton Draw in Six-goal Thriller",Frank Lampard said Chelsea need to cut out individual errors after they twice relinquished a lead to draw 3-3 with,sports +Sierra Leone President Celebrates 4-4 Draw against Super Eagles,"Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, has praised the Leone Stars for their gallantry in securing a 4-4 draw against",sports +Myanmar Charges Aung San Suu Kyi Over Alleged Election Fraud,"Myanmar has charged 16 people, including former elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with election fraud over the 2020 elections,",politics +Everton Appoint Former Liverpool Boss Rafa Benitez as New Manager,Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been appointed as new manager of Merseyside rivals Everton. The 61-year-old has put pen,sports +Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal: Kane and Son Send Spurs Top Again With Derby Win,"Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, the Premier League's deadliest current double-act struck again as Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-0 to return",sports +"Nigeria Has Spent $3.6bn on Covid Management, FG Says",The Nigerian government on Monday revealed that it spent over $3.6 billion in managing the effects of COVID-19 in the,health +Barcelona Striker Aguero Retires at 33 Due to Heart Condition,Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due,sports +"Nigeria’s Economy Records 3.4% GDP Growth, Highest Since 2014","Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.40 per cent in 2021, the highest since 2014, when the economy grew",business +Dubai Blamed for Virus Cases Abroad; Questions Swirl at Home,"After opening itself to New Year’s revellers, Dubai is now being blamed by several countries for spreading the coronavirus abroad,",health +"Nigerian Banks Count Losses to Hoodlums, Say 67 Branches Destroyed",Nigerian Banks have begun taking stock of their losses to the civil unrest in some parts of the country,business +"Former Senate President Saraki Meets Obasanjo, Warns Nigerians Against Electing President without Energy","One of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential aspirants, Dr. Bukola Saraki has met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as he",politics +Marseille’s Ligue 1 Clash with Rennes Called Off After 300 Angry Fans Storm Training Ground in Protest,Marseille’s Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday night has been postponed after angry fans descended upon the club’s training ground. Andre,sports +Sevilla’s Lopetegui Not Resting Any Player in Top-of-table Clash with Chelsea,Sevilla Coach Julen Lopetegui does not plan to rest any players for Wednesday’s Champions League game at home to Chelsea,sports +"IMF Reverses Nigeria’s Growth Forecast  to -4.3% in 2020, Projects 1.7% growth for 2021",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reversed Nigeria’s 2020 economic growth from its earlier projected -5.4 per cent to -4.3 per,business +"Nigerian Senate Sets Up 13-man Panel to Investigate Crude Oil Theft, Approves N4trn Subsidy","Following public outrage against the massive stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil, which had seen the country lose huge earnings as",politics +Nigeria: Zenith Bank to Bar Customers with Unrepatriated Export Proceeds,In line with a fresh directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that all exporters with unrepatriated export proceeds,business +Victor Moses Joins Spartak Moscow on Loan,"Nigerian international, Victor Moses on THursday completed his switch to Russian club Spartak Moscow on a one year loan spell.",sports +"Buhari to Present NIGERIA’S 2021 Budget Next Week, Senate President Says",Abel Ejikeme Nigerian Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the country's President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget next week,politics +Nigerian Fashion Brand Lagos Space Programme Makes LVMH Prize Semi-final,"Nigerian fashion brand Lagos Space Programme has qualified for the semi-final of the prestigious LVMH Prize. The Lagos-based genderless brand,",business +"UK Tops 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths as Italy Reaches One Million Infections","The United Kingdom has surpassed 50,000 deaths linked to COVID-19, with a recent rise in infections leading to a new",health +Pfizer Not Ready to Release COVID-19 Vaccine Data,Drugmaker Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it was not yet ready to release data from the late-stage trial of the,health +Nissan Says All New Vehicles in Key Markets to Be Electrified by Early 2030s,Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday that all of its new vehicle offerings in key markets will be electrified by,tech +La Liga: Real Madrid Joint Top after Benzema Brace Downs Cadiz,Real Madrid went level on points with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with a win at Cadiz,sports +"We Have Not Sacked Gernot Rohr, NFC Says","Nigeria’s football –governing body, the NFF says there is no truth to reports that it has sacked Super Eagles’ Head",sports +India Seizes $725m in Xiaomi Assets Over Illegal Remittances,India said on Saturday it had seized $725 million from the local bank accounts of China's Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) after,business +Nigeria: FIRS Explains Why It’s Against States’ Collecting VAT,The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Wednesday explained its opposition to the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) by,business +Military ‘Repels’ Attack Near Somali Presidential Palace,"Militiamen  in Somalia have attacked army positions in the capital, Mogadishu, close to the Presidential Palace, the country's government has",politics +West Ham Come from Three Goals Down to Share Points in Bale’s Spurs Debut,West Ham came back from three goals down with under 10 minutes to go to rescue a point in an,sports +Wayne Rooney Confirmed as Permanent Derby County Manager Following Retirement,"Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney has retired from football after being appointed the new manager of Championship side Derby County. Rooney, England and",sports +Rwanda Raises $620m Via 10-year Eurobond,"To contribute to Rwanda's debt sustainability strategy, the country has raised $620 million through a 10-year Eurobond, part of which",business +Former Theranos CEO Holmes Convicted of Fraud and Conspiracy,"In a case that exposed Silicon Valley’s culture of hubris and hype, Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of duping investors",business +Malawi’s Ex-Deputy Speaker Shoots Himself Dead in Parliament,"A former deputy speaker in Malawi has shot himself dead inside parliament in the capital, Lilongwe, authorities said. Clement Chiwaya,",politics +Hong Kong Property Agencies Suing Evergrande to Recover Commissions,"Two Hong Kong property agencies are suing heavily indebted China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) over unpaid commissions, according to a court",business +AfDB Mobilises $6.5bn to Stop Sahara Desert from Spreading South,"The African Development Bank says it is mobilising $6.5 billion in support of the Great Green Wall project, which involves",business +"Nigeria: Ahead of National Convention, APC to Screen Akume, Yari, Adamu, Al-Makura on Monday",The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will Sunday begin the screening of some aspirants for various positions in the National,politics +"Grammys Postpone Ceremony, Citing Omicron Variant Risks",The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks”,entertainment +Davido Debuts on Billboard 200 with ‘A Better Time’,"Davido’s latest album ‘A Better Time’ has made it to the Billboard 200 chart, America’s premier album chart. The Nigerian",entertainment +Controversy as Rivers APC Endorses Cole as Governorship Candidate Again,"Ahead of the 2023 general election, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Lagos-based businessman, Mr. Tonye",politics +BET Awards 2021: Burna Boy Wins Best International Act for Third Time  (Full Winners List),"Grammy award winner Damini Ebunoluwa, popularly known as Burna Boy has bagged the Best International Act award, his third since 2019 and beating fellow Nigerian",entertainment +Mars Rover Sends Home Movie of Daredevil Landing on Red Planet,"NASA scientists on Monday unveiled first-of-a-kind home movies of last week’s’ daredevil Mars rover landing, vividly showing its supersonic parachute",tech +"PDP Chairman Ayu a Thoughtless, Partial Leader, Should Resign, Clark Says","Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has described the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party",politics +Djokovic’s Australian Open Vaccine Exemption Ignites Backlash,"Australians have reacted angrily to news that tennis player Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open, after he was",sports +Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ to Debut on Disney+ and Cinemas Simultaneously,"In its biggest shift to streaming yet, Disney is releasing a film from Marvel on Disney+ at the same time",entertainment +Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Men’s All-time International Scoring Record,Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 110th international goal for Portugal to overtake Iran's Ali Daei as the men's all-time international,sports +Air Peace Launches Daily Operations To Ibadan in Nigeria’s Southwest,"As part of linking Ibadan to every geo- political zone of Nigeria and the world, Air Peace has launched scheduled",business +"Art X Lagos 2020 To Go Virtual, Announces Dates and Program","For the first time in its history, ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, will be an all-virtual affair,",entertainment +"Tokyo 2020: Djokovic’s Golden Slam Bid Dashed, Loses to Zverev in Semis","There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6,",sports +"Merck Says Covid Pill Cuts Risk of Death, Hospitalisation","In a potential leap forward in the global fight against the pandemic, drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental pill for",health +"Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Warns Nigerians Against APC, Says Party Will ‘Continue Buhari’s Bad Leadership’","Sokoto State governor and former Speaker of House Representatives, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has warned Nigerians not to vote for candidates",politics +"Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Pilot Flew into Clouds Despite Being ‘Legally Prohibited’, Say Investigators","The pilot of Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew into clouds last year in an apparent violation of federal standards, US safety",sports +"Nigerian Banks Resilient and Safe, Central Bank Assures","Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday and Tuesday, the",business +Amazon Announces $100m Logistics Investment in Mexico,"Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it has invested $100 million in opening new warehouses in Mexico, including its first shipping",tech +Uganda Announces Polio Outbreak,Uganda has declared a public health emergency after scientists discovered polio in samples taken from two different sewage plants in,health +"Tinubu: My Comments in Ogun Lost in Translation, My Respect for President Buhari High, Unfailing","The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, on Friday moved fast to",politics +"Fed Policy Tightening May Rattle Global Financial Markets, IMF Warns Nigeria, Others","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised emerging economies such as Nigeria to prepare for the United States’ interest rate hikes,",business +Nigeria Seeks US Funding for Development of Natural Gas,"Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Thursday called on the United States Government to provide funding",business +"VAT: Nigeria Government May Challenge States Directly at Supreme Court, Says AGF Malami",Nigeria's federal government may approach the Supreme Court to determine if the states have any constitutional right to collect the,business +"MTN Nigeria’s Nine-month Profits after Tax Drops $14m, Despite Adding 3.9m Subscribers",Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria said its net profit dropped from N149.22bn (about $392.12 million) to N144.23bn (about $378 million) in,business +"Raging Ex-Man United Team-mates Lukaku, Ibrahimovic Clash as Inter Prevail Over Milan in Coppa",Zlatan Ibrahimovic clashed heads and rowed furiously with fellow ex-Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku before seeing red in an astonishing,sports +"Enthusiasm Trails eNaira as Nigerians Download 200,000 Wallets in 24 Hours","In the first 24 hours after it was unveiled, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), also known as the eNaira",business +Scientists Race to Study Variants in India as Cases Explode,A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in,health +NEITI: 77 Oil Companies Owing Nigeria N2.659tn Unremitted Funds,As Nigeria continues to grapple with revenue shortfall and has gone borrowing to finance its huge budget deficit with debt,business +"Nigeria: FAAN Remits N16.7bn to Federation Account, Rehabilitates Lagos Terminal",The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it remitted N16.7 billion to the Federation Account last year. The agency,business +Chinese City Says Coronavirus Found on Ice Cream,"The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch,",health +Nigerian Governors Don’t Want President Buhari to Appear Before Lawmakers on Thursday,"During the emergency meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) at the State House, Abuja, a prominent",politics +Ronaldo Scores 750th Career Goal as Juve Hammer Dynamo 3-0,Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal as Juventus eased to 3-0 victory against Dynamo Kyiv in a match refereed,sports +Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy: Surging Oil Prices Coupled with 100% Fuel Importation Threatens to Cripple Economy,"As oil prices soar to record levels, many Nigerians, ordinarily, would expect that their country would be raking in billions",business +EU Says ‘No-deal Brexit’ More Likely,A top European Union official dealing with the United Kingdom said Tuesday that a cliff-edge rupture between the two without,business +The Rise Fund to Invest $200m in Airtel Africa’s Mobile Money Business Valued at $2.65bn,"Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in fourteen countries across Africa, has announced the signing",business +"Nigeria: CSO Accuses Desperate Politicians of $1 Million Smear Campaign against Buhari, Emefiele","A civil society organisation, Save Nigeria Project (SNP), has alleged that desperate politicians have approached it and other credible groups",politics +Nigeria: Central Bank Releases $200m to Banks to Quell FX Speculation,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released a total of $200 million to all commercial banks in the,business +Several Gorillas at San Diego Zoo in US Test Positive for Covid,Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what are believed to,health +OPEC Pledges Support for Access to Modern Energy Sources,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday pledged its support for the 1.1 billion people globally without access,business +"I’ve Decided to Run for President, I Swore Oath to Nigeria and Owe No One Else Any Allegiance, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria's vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, took his nationwide consultation tour, in promotion of his presidential ambition, to",politics +"Eminem Apologises to Rihanna Over Chris Brown Lyric, Fires Back at Snoop Dogg in New Song","Eminem has apologised to Rihanna on his newly released album for ""siding"" with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted her",entertainment +"Chadwick Boseman’s Last Film, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’, Premieres on Netflix",Chadwick Boseman's final movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has officially been released bowed on Netflix.  The actor filmed his final film,entertainment +Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Sanctioned By UK Amid Crackdown on Russian Oligarchs,Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of attempts to crackdown on wealthy Russians with assets,sports +Tesla Moving Headquarters to Texas from California,Tesla Inc (Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday the electric carmaker plans to move its headquarters from Silicon Valley's,tech +‘We Defeated the Dictator By Far’: Bobby Wine Claims Victory in Uganda Polls Despite Official Results Showing Museveni Ahead,"Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Friday claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a “joke” early results that gave",politics +Peru President Castillo Names Far-left PM; No Finance Minister in Cabinet,"Peruvian President Pedro Castillo named Guido Bellido, a member of his Marxist party, as prime minister on Thursday, dimming hopes",politics +Nigeria Football Federation Denies Receiving $1.5m Covid Support from FIFA,"The Nigeria Football Federation has described as total falsehood, a report in “a noxious online publication” that it has received",sports +"Nigeria: Al-Makura Vows to Resolve Party’s Court Cases, Sustain Legacy if Elected APC Chair","An aspirant for the National Chairmanship of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)""and former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko",politics +"Nigeria Approves Moderna, Sputnik, Korean Astrazeneca for Covid Vaccination",Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved three additional Covid-19 vaccines for use. Ahead,health +"Chelsea Race Past Leicester City to Third, Boost Champions League Hopes",Chelsea seized control of their destiny in the Premier League top-four battle as they avenged their FA Cup final defeat,sports +Concerns Mount Over Parliament’s Amendment of Electoral Act to Boost Senate  President Lawan’s Chances at APC Presidential Primary,"Some Nigerians have expressed concerns that the National Assembly’s latest amendment to the Electoral Act, 2022, to allow statutory delegates",politics +Nigerian Advertisers Seek Engagement Over Proposed Fine on Foreign Advertorials,"Heads of Advertising Sectoral Groups (HASG), an umbrella body comprising advertising, media, marketing activation and out-of-home media agencies as well",business +"Man United Thrash Leeds 5-1, Bruno Fernandes Scores Hat Trick",Bruno Fernandes opened his Premier League season with a hat trick as Manchester United thrashed old rivals Leeds United 5-1,sports +Bayern See Off Lazio to Reach Champiomd Lesgue Quarterfinals,Holders Bayern Munich cruised through to the Champions League quarterfinals for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons after,sports +Nigerian Senator Okorocha Seeks Buhari’s Intervention in N2.9bn Fraud Case,"A former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before President",politics +Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgment in Ondo Governorship Sets Off Another Legal Crisis in APC,"With the congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) slated to commence this weekend, Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling in",politics +"Veteran Broadcaster Larry King, 87, in Hospital with Covid","Veteran broadcaster Larry King has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated at a hospital in Los Angeles, according",health +Luxury Jet Makers Battle Over Lucrative Spy Plane Niche,"Last month, a ghostly grey business jet took off from central Sweden and headed across the Baltic on a routine",tech +Covid Pandemic Will Drag on Deep into 2022 Because Poorer Nations Not Getting Vaccines: WHO,"The Covid pandemic will ""go on for a year longer than it needs to"" because poorer countries are not getting",health +Ouattara Wins Cote d’Ivoire Election by 94% Landslide amid Boycott,Cote d'Ivoire's 's President Alassane Ouattara has won a controversial third term in office in an election boycotted by the,politics +Nigeria: House Uncovers How FIRS Accepted Uncertified Capital Allowances Claims by Taxpayers,The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts was on Thursday informed about how the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),business +Injured Mbappe to Miss RB Leipzig Clash in Germany Tonight,Paris Saint-Germain announced on Tuesday that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss their Champions League game,sports +Ronaldo Scores Twice after Returning from Two-week ‘Covid Break’,Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out with Covid-19 as Juventus won at Serie A,sports +Volkswagen Truck Unit Traton Finalises US$3.7bn Navistar Acquisition,Volkswagen AG's truck unit Traton SE has agreed to pay about US$3.7 billion for the outstanding shares of US truck,business +"Amidst Calls For Secession, Buhari Says Nigeria Better, Stronger Together",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says citizens are better together and even stronger together despite occasional inter-ethnic tensions in the country's,politics +Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah Runs Second Fastest Time in Women’s 100m History,"Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah ran the second fastest women's 100m of all time at the Eugene Diamond League. The Jamaican,",sports +Emirates Launches New NDC-Powered Connectivity for Trade Partners,"In order to ensure easy and direct access to Emirates’ rich content and other services, the Middle-eastern airline has launched",business +CBN’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading Results in N1.3bn Fines for Six Banks in 2021,It emerged on Friday that six banks were fined N1.315 billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the,business +Scandal-Hit Boris Johnson Faces Major Test in Local UK Elections,John Jones is the sort of voter that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cannot afford to lose – but already,politics +Nigerian Lawmakers Ratify $6.183bn External Borrowing Plan,"The Nigerian Senate has approved a foreign borrowing plan by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari of 2.343 trillion Naira, some",politics +"Nigeria: Bill on State Police, Regional Security Outfits Scales Second Reading","The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to amend 1999 Constitution to allow for the",politics +"Nigeria: Central Bank, Securities Commission Developing Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets",Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and critical stakeholders to create a regulatory framework,business +"Air Peace Chairman Onyema Honours Nigeria’s Sports Heroes with Wall of Fame, Lifetime Free Flights, Financial Rewards","The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Barrister Allen Onyema, has pledged to build a Wall of Fame",sports +US Coronavirus Cases Reach Record High amid New Wave of Infections,US coronavirus cases have hit a record daily high as states grapple with a renewed wave of infections. Citing data,health +Spain Held to 1-1 Draw By Greece in World Cup Qualifying,Spain were left frustrated after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in their opening 2022 World Cup,sports +MTN’s N97 Billion Public Offer Opens Wednesday at N169 Per Share,"Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, Tuesday announced that its N97 billion public offer to retail investors for the sale of 575",business +"US Officials Ask AT&T, Verizon to Delay 5G Wireless Over Aviation Safety Concerns",U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday asked AT&T and Verizon,business +"Insecurity Can Truncate Nigeria’s 2023 Elections, Ex-Electoral Chair Jega Warns","Former National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Thursday raised the alarm that the prevailing security",politics +Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Blames Regulatory Failure for Imported Dirty Fuel,"Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum, Mr. Timipre Sylva, on Sunday blamed regulatory failure for the current petrol shortage in the",business +Djokovic Out of Two US Events Due to Being Unvaccinated,"Novak Djokovic withdrew Wednesday from the BNP Paribas Open on the eve of the event, saying he cannot travel to",sports +Positive Vaccine Results Boosts Asian Stocks,Asian stock markets rose for a second day in a row on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine,business +AFCON: Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Play Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in 2nd Round,Nigeria's Super Eagles will face 2004 African champions Tunisia in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup,sports +Elon Musk U-Turns on Joining Twitter Board after Becoming Firm’s Largest Shareholder,"Twitter's CEO has said it is ""for the best"" after Elon Musk decided not to join the social media giant's",tech +"COVID-19: Nigeria Lifts Ban on Football, other Sports Events","After seven months of lockdown, domestic football may roar back to life in Nigeria as restrictions imposed on contact sports,",sports +"Buhari Gets Request Approved as Senate Passes $8.3bn, €490m Loans",The Nigerian Parliament has approved $8.3 billion and €490 million loans as requested by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari. The,politics +Mobile Money Industry Processed $1trn Worth of Financial Transactions in 2021,"The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem for societal change on Wednesday released",tech +Kidney Disease on the Rise in Nigeria,"According to urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, Dr. Martin Igbokwe, who was on The Arise Interview with Charles Aniagolu, kidney",health +Sterling Goal Lifts England Over Czechs to Top Group,Raheem Sterling's second goal of Euro 2020 saw England beat the Czech Republic to win Group D and set up,sports +Nigeria: Northern Groups Endorse Anyim as South East Candidate for 2023 Presidency,"Some Northern civil society groups under the umbrella of Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (ACCSON), have endorsed the",politics +Rooney Tests Negative for Covid-19 But Must Self-isolate,Derby County forward Wayne Rooney will have to self-isolate for 10 days after a friend who visited him at home,sports +Oil Prices Climb Past $63 as Deep Freeze Shuts US Oil Wells,"Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a cold front shut wells and refineries in Texas, the biggest crude producing state",business +Chelsea Top of Premier League Temporarily With Comfortable Win at Newcastle,Chelsea moved top of the Premier League - for a few hours at least - after a goal in each,sports +"‘Let the Delegates Decide’: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Amaechi, Umahi, Lawan Battle for APC Presidential Ticket","Ahead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) special convention and presidential primary on Tuesday, in Abuja, stakeholders in the",politics +"Shell, Total Energies Advocate Incentives to Boost Investments in Nigeria’s Gas Sector, Seek Review of Petroleum Act","Multinational oil and gas companies, Shell and Total Energies, have stressed the need for the Nigerian government to provide some",business +Medical Charity MSF Withdraws From Cameroon,"International, independent organisation, Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has withdrawn from Cameroon’s North-West region after months of suspension by",health +China Evergrande Shares Dive to 11-year Low as Default Risks Grow,"Shares of Evergrande on Monday plunged to over 11-year lows, extending losses as executives try to salvage its business prospects",business +"Nigeria Senate Condemns Invasion of Justice Odili’s Home, Wants IG to Make Investigation Public","The upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly on Tuesday condemned the invasion of the Abuja residence of Supreme Court Justice,",politics +"Man City 2-1 West Ham: Ruben Dias, John Stones Earn 20th Win in a Row",Manchester City’s centre-backs discovered a goalscoring touch to help Pep Guardiola’s side to a 20th straight victory courtesy of a,sports +"NDLEA Impounds Drugs from Nigeria to Brazil, UK and from India, Ghana into Nigeria",Illicit drugs imported from India and Ghana have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),health +Analysts Express Cautious Optimism as Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 18.12%,"After 20 consecutive months of increase, the Consumer Price Index(CPI), which measures inflation has dropped to 18.12 per cent (year-on-year)",business +‘Extraordinary Year’: Twitter Posts Record Revenues in Q4 2020,"Twitter has posted record revenues for the last quarter of 2020, capping off what its chief executive said was ""an",business +Macron Faces Tough Battle for Control of Parliament as France Votes,France votes on Sunday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could deprive centrist President Emmanuel Macron of the absolute majority,politics +"Nigeria: NNPC Promises End to Aviation Fuel Crisis, Says Price Reduction to N200 Per Litre Not Feasible","Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Thursday assured Nigerians that the",business +"MTV EMAs 2020: Burna Boy, Rema, Others Compete for Best African Act","Nominees for this year’s edition of MTV Europe Music Awards have been announced, and six artists across the continent will",entertainment +Thomas Tuchel Vows to Turn Chelsea into ‘a Team No One Wants to Play Against’,"Thomas Tuchel has vowed to turn Chelsea into a team ""no one wants to play against"" after kicking off life",sports +Nigeria: NAFDAC Cautions against Abuse of Antibiotics,"Set featured image The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has expressed concerns over the increasing",health +"Buhari Pledges to Increase Investments in Aviation Safety, Security",President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that Nigeria would deploy more investments aimed at the provision of infrastructure and facilities for,business +Placeholder: Labour Party’s Peter Obi Names Campaign DG Doyin Okupe VP Candidate,Nigeria's Labour Party has named Doyin Okupe as the Vice Presidential candidate to Peter Obi who is the presidential candidate,politics +Lakers Pay Tribute to Kobe after NBA Title Victory,The Los Angeles Lakers paid glowing tributes to Kobe Bryant after winning their first NBA title in a decade Sunday,sports +Nigeria: Bishop Kukah Adds Voice in Support of Buhari’s Veto of Direct Primaries,"In what may come off as a shock, even to the presidency, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr.",politics +"Davido Tests Celebrity Power, Looks to Raise N200m on Social Media","One of Nigeria’s A-list hip-hop acts, David Adeleke, who goes by the stage name, Davido, on Wednesday set the social",business +"Nigeria: PDP Presidential Hopefuls Tambuwal, Mohammed, Saraki Opt for Consensus Candidate","Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Sunday, hosted his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and a former President",politics +Injury Forces Nadal to Pull out of Canadian Open,"Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Canadian Open with an ongoing foot injury, less than three weeks before the US",sports +WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Diversification of Vaccine Production,The head of the World Trade Organisation is calling for the diversification of vaccine manufacturing and to have more production,health +"Nigeria: ‘I’m Still Ebonyi Governor, Judgment Ousting Me Was Bought,’ Umahi Says","Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi, on Tuesday, described his removal by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for",politics +Senegal Opposition Leader Sonko Granted Bail,A judge in Senegal has released opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on bail after days of deadly protests sparked by his,politics +"OPEC Has No Capacity to Compensate for Loss of Russian Oil, Says Sec-Gen Barkindo","With Russia now becoming a pariah nation, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said Wednesday that it would be",business +"Nigerians Spent N54trn on Household Consumption In Six Months, NBS Says","Spending by Nigerian residents rose to N54.84 trillion in nominal terms in the first half of 2021, higher than N48.22",business +Aubameyang Scores Arsenal Winner in Europa Game at Rapid Vienna,Substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Arsenal came from behind to win at Rapid Vienna in their Europa League,sports +Plan B: PDP To Conduct Fresh Guber Primary for Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed after His Loss at Presidential Primary,The Bauchi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced preparations for a fresh governorship Primary election. This,politics +Clearing Agents to Shut down Nigerian Ports on Monday Over 15% Levy on Imported Vehicles,Clearing agents under the aegis of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have resolved to embark on a,business +"OPEC Projects 11m bpd Oil Demand Shortfall by December, Nigeria Seeks Review of Quota",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has predicted that despite increasing stability in the demand for crude oil by,business +"Davido, #EndSARS Activists Named to TIME100 Next List","Afro-pop sensation Davido and a trio of young, female Nigerian activists have been named to Time Magazine’s TIME100 Next list,",entertainment +Dream Debut Goal for Chalobah as Chelsea Trounce Crystal Palace 3-0,Trevoh Chalobah scored the pick of the goals on his Premier League debut as Champions League winners Chelsea made light,sports +Bridgerton Smashes Viewership Records to Become Netflix’s Biggest Show Ever,Netflix has announced that the Regency-era British drama ‘Bridgerton’ is its biggest show ever with more than 82 million households tuning in to at,entertainment +Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Turns to Condensates to Offset Losses from OPEC Cuts,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is now focusing on condensates, which are excluded from April 2020",business +Canada Says AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe After Norway and Denmark Suspend Use,Canada on Thursday said the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe after Denmark and Norway temporarily suspended its use amid reports,tech +Prince William: Saving Earth Should Come Before Space Tourism,Prince William has suggested entrepreneurs should focus on saving Earth rather than engaging in space tourism. The Duke of Cambridge,health +"Nigeria: Mark, Shema, Lamido Emerge Frontrunners in Race for PDP Chair",Following the zoning of the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the North by,politics +Youtube Announces Fund for African Creators,Youtube has announced a $100 million fund to support and amplify the work of Black YouTube creators from African countries,tech +Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Boss Says Attacks on Offices ‘Major Threat’ Aimed at Dismantling Critical Infrastructure,Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says attacks on its offices are a “major threat” to the commission’s scheduled activities,politics +Republicans Largely Against Holding Trump Impeachment Trial,All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on,politics +"Free at Last, Britney Spears Calls End of Conservatorship ‘Best Day Ever’",Pop star Britney Spears on Friday regained control of her personal life and her money when a judge ended a,entertainment +Serie A: Osimhen Grabs Winner as Napoli Move to Third Place,Victor Osimhen's 23rd minute goal against Bologna clinched 1-0 victory for Napoli on Sunday to lift Napoli to third spot,sports +"Leone Stars Stun Super Eagles, Claw Back Four-goal Deficit to Earn Dramatic 4-4 Draw",Sierra Leone came from four goals down to pick up a 4-4 draw with Nigeria in the group L African,sports +Havertz and Werner Score as Slick Germany Become First to Qualify for World Cup,Germany became the first team to join hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup with a thumping victory in North,sports +"Pot Users Welcome: Amazon Backs Marijuana Legalization, Won’t Test Jobseekers for Cannabis","Amazon.com said on Tuesday it supports a proposed U.S. legislation to legalize cannabis at the federal level, and would drop",tech +"INEC to Deploy over 200,000 BVAS for 2023",Spokesman Festus Okoye said the July 31 deadline for the Continuous Voter Registration remains sacrosanct.Read more,politics +Shanghai Orders Covid Tests for All 26 Million Residents,Shanghai on Sunday ordered its 26 million residents to undergo two more rounds of tests for COVID-19 as public anger,health +"After 500% Rise in Infections, Nigeria Launches Campaign to Curb Covid Variants During the Holidays",The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched its yuletide season campaign with the theme: #CelebrateResponsibly as part of,health +Nigeria: Electoral Chairman Worries Over Safety of Staff and Voters During Anambra Poll,"Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, painted a rather disturbing situation report on",politics +"Zamalek, Raja Casablanca’s Champions League S/Final Postponed Due to Covid-19",The second leg of the African Champions League semifinal between Egypt's Zamalek and Raja Casablanca has been postponed by a,sports +Barty Beats Collins to End 44-Year Wait for Home Australian Open Champion,"Ash Barty recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to win the Australian Open final 6-3, 7-6 (2) over",sports +Global Stocks Rise as Trump’s ‘Improving Health’ Calms Markets,"Stock markets rose on Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump could be discharged from hospital later in the day,",business +"Citing Increased Credit Exposure Risks, IMF Board Raises Reserve Target",The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has agreed to raise the medium-term target for the fund’s precautionary reserves,business +Nigeria: Governors Challenge House to Concur with Senate on Electoral Bill,"The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), met late Wednesday night, over National Assembly’s recommitment to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, and",politics +Nigeria: APC Disqualifies 10 Presidential Aspirants Ahead of June 6 Primary,The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified 10 presidential aspirants ahead of the party's primary on scheduled to hold between,politics +"Burna Boy, Wizkid Speak Ahead of THISDAY ARISE Nigeria@60 Performance","Ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration, top musicians Burna Boy and Wizkid have expressed some disappointment at the country’s leadership.",entertainment +"Nigeria: We’re Not Involved in PDP Consensus Arrangement, Northern Elders Say","The ripples generated by the consensus report of some northern elders, which endorsed former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and",politics +Tokyo Olympics: United States Top Medal Table but Athletics ‘Dramatically Underperformed’,"The United States track and field team can no longer rely on sheer strength in depth after a ""dramatic underperformance""",sports +Ahmed Musa Linked with Galatasaray Switch,"Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, is being linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray, according to various",sports +US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine,"The US gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots",health +"‘You’ve Always Had My Back, I’ll Have Yours’: Biden’s Win Brings Glimmer of Hope to African Americans","Twelve years ago on a chilly night on November 4, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. It",politics +Pressure Mounts on Arteta After Arsenal Suffer Eighth Premier League Defeat of Season,Arsenal slumped further to their eighth Premier Legue defeat of the season as Everton beat Mikel Arteta’s Gunners 2-1 at,sports +Gambia Court Rejects Challenge to Barrow Election Victory,The Gambia’s Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the country’s main opposition party to annul the outcome of the,politics +"Jota, Mane Score as Liverpool Beat Spirited Burnley","Liverpool's first home game of the season ended in a 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, with Diogo Jota and",sports +IMF Urges Nigeria to Fully Remove Fuel Subsidies Early 2022,"Contrary to the federal government's plan to remove subsidy on petrol in the second half of next year, the International",business +Twitter to Shut Down Disappearing ‘Fleets’ Feature,Twitter Inc said on Wednesday it will shut down its ephemeral posts feature called Fleets on Aug. 3 after the,tech +Real Madrid Overcome Liverpool to Clinch Record 14th Champions League Title,A Vinicius Junior strike helped Real Madrid to a record 14th European Cup -- their eighth in the Champions League,sports +Nigeria: PDP Governors Speak on Resignation of Seven National Officers,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has appealed to members and ‘stakeholders’ of the party to remain calm over,politics +Tesla Drivers Locked out of Their Cars after Outage Struck App,Tesla drivers say they have been locked out of their cars after an outage struck the carmaker's app. Dozens of,tech +Nigeria Introduces New Policies on Procurement Processes,Nigeria's federal government said new policies and innovations to alter existing procurement value chain for improved procurement and budget implementations,business +"HealthPlus: Plot to Remove CEO Abuse of Court Order, Says Solicitor","Martins Ifijeh The solicitor to HealthPlus, A. Muoka & Sons has warned that any attempt to remove the Chief Executive",health +Trump Homeland Security Chief Abruptly Quits at Tense Time,"President Donald Trump’s acting head of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly resigned Monday, leaving the post ahead of schedule",politics +"Belgium ‘Could Be Overwhelmed’ By New Coronavirus Infections, Health Minister Says","Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the",health +INEC: Relief as Nigeria’s Electoral Umpire Extends Voters’ Registration Exercise Indefinitely,"Apparently bowing to pressure, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced an indefinite extension of the ongoing voters’",politics +China’s Manufacturing Activity Slows in December,The official NBS Manufacturing PMI for China edged down to 51.9 in December 2020 from a 38-month high of 52.1,business +EgyptAir Deploys B787 Dreamliner to Lagos Route,EgyptAir passengers from Nigeria can now enjoy better deal with more comfort with the deployment of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner,business +"Trump Inaugural Committee Head Arrested, Accused of Being UAE Agent",The chair of former President Donald Trump's 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday on charges alleging he conspired to influence,politics +YouTube Drops R&B Singer R. Kelly’s Official Channels,"Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) YouTube said it has removed R&B singer R. Kelly's channels from its video platform, distancing itself from",entertainment +Facebook to Pay $14m to Settle US Employment Discrimination Claims,Facebook Inc has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to settle civil claims by the U.S. government that the social,business +Nigerian Business Magnate Tony Elumelu Laments ‘95% of Crude Oil Lost to Theft’,"Businessman and Chairman Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, on Thursday bemoaned the fact that Nigeria was losing over 95 per",business +Afreximbank to Deliver 40m J&J Covid Vaccines to Nigeria,"President of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has disclosed that the bank will supply a total of 40",health +"Trump Returns to Rally Stage in Ohio, Urges Votes for Republicans","Donald Trump has held his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House, repeating his election grievances and baseless claims",politics +"Fuel Subsidy Causing Deterioration in Nigeria’s Fiscal Balance,IMF Says",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday maintained that prolonged payment of petrol subsidy in Nigeria was affecting the country’s,business +"Stocks Ride Higher on Democrat Senate Win, Dollar Flounders",US Treasuries suffered their steepest selloff in months and the S&P 500 index made a record high after Democrat victories,business +Tributes Pour in for Iconic James Bond Actor Sir Sean Connery,"Stars including Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Sean Connery, who has died",entertainment +Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Says $36.5bn Infrastructure Company to Take off Third Quarter,"The N15 trillion (about $36.5bn) Infrastructure Company Limited (InfraCo), created by Nigeria’s federal government to bridge the nation’s huge infrastructure",business +PDP BoT Chairman Recommends High-Powered Delegation to Visit Rivers Governor Wike,"The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin, has recommended the setting up",politics +"‘Go Home’: Covid-Hit Shanghai, Beijing Tell Residents to Avoid Social Contacts","China's two biggest cities tightened COVID-19 curbs on their residents on Monday, raising new frustration and even questions about the",health +Nigeria’s Central Bank Investigates Cryptocurrency Companies’ Bank Accounts for Fraud,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened investigations into bank accounts of companies involved in the trading of cryptocurrencies,business +Messi Scores Superb First PSG Goal in 2-0 Win Over Man City,Lionel Messi scored his first Paris St-Germain goal in stunning fashion as they beat Manchester City in an enthralling Champions,sports +Black Panther Sequel to Begin Filming in July,"The sequel to the box office smash ‘Black Panther’ is set to begin shooting in Atlanta, Georgia in July 2021.",entertainment +Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies at 67,"Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight",sports +"Huawei Hoarded 5G Chips Before Trump Sanctions, Says Bloomberg","Huawei Technologies Co. quietly spent months racing to stockpile critical radio chips ahead of Trump administration sanctions, ensuring it can",tech +Oscar Pistorius Parole Process to Start in South Africa,"South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, may soon meet her parents as",sports +"Nigerian Payments Company Flutterwave Raises $170m, Now Valued at Over $1bn",The proliferation of fintech services across Africa remains in full swing as investors remain bullish about the opportunities that abound,business +Nigeria: NCC Rejects Telecoms Operators’ Request for Tariff Increase,"The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rejected the request by telecom operators for an upward review of tariff, saying that",business +Nigeria: Imo’s Uzodinma Breaks from Southern Governors on Anti-open Grazing,"With just six days to the September 1, 2021 target set by the 17 southern governors for states in the",politics +Seplat Explains Acquisition of ExxonMobil Assets,"Seplat Energy has defended its acquisition of oil assets belonging to Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), in the face of",business +Ronaldo Grabs Hattrick as Portugal Thump Luxemburg,Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Portugal recorded an emphatic World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg at the Estadio Algarve.,sports +Nigeria: North-West APC Legislators Endorse Kogi Governor Bello for President in 2023,The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Assembly Legislators from the north-west zone have passed a vote of confidence on President,politics +Nigeria: APC Former Chairman Oshiomole Wants to Be Left out of Party’s Leadership Debate,"Former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday asked some persons he described",politics +Champions League: Tuchel’s Masterclass Leaves Guardiola in Despair,Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was at pains to stress this Champions League final was about so much more than his,sports +Kim Kardashian West Joins Billionaires’ Club,US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has joined the elite club of the super-rich (in case anyone had any,entertainment +Anthony Joshua Ordered to Defend WBO Heavyweight Title against Aleksandr Usyk,Anthony Joshua has been ordered to defend his WBO heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk after the apparent collapse,sports +Nigeria’s Big Five Banks’ Loans to Customers Hit $121bn in Five Years,The five tier-1 banks in Nigeria gave out a total of N49.999 trillion (about $121bn) as loans and advances to,business +"Russia Bans Facebook and Instagram Under ‘Extremism’ Law, WhatsApp Exempted","A Russian court has labelled Meta Platforms Inc an “extremist organisation”, banning the activities of the United States company on",tech +Joshua-Pulev Weigh-in Gets Fiesty Ahead of Saturday’s Title Fight,"Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev had a confrontational weigh-in ahead of their world title fight on Saturday evening, with Joshua",sports +Andre Villas-boas Resigns After Marseille Ntcham’s Signing,"Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has offered his resignation, citing a disagreement over the Ligue 1 club's sporting policy following the",sports +DR Congo President Seeks Review of Mining Contracts with China,"Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has called for a review of mining contracts",business +Chelsea Win Uefa Super Cup on Penalties as Sub Keeper Kepa Stars Against Villareal,Kepa Arrizabalaga was a surprise penalty shootout hero for Chelsea as he came on late in extra-time to lead the,sports +Euro 2020: Denmark Criticises UEFA’s Stance After Christian Eriksen’s Collapse,Denmark's players have expressed dissatisfaction at the position they were put in after teammate Christian Eriksen's collapse during their Euro,sports +"Shettima to Peter Obi: You Can Only Become President in Igboland, Nigeria Too Big","Shettima, has said , Peter Obi, can only become a President in Igboland.Read more",politics +‘All We Wanted Was to Compete’: Banned Nigerian Athletes Protest in Tokyo,Nigerian athletes in Tokyo - who were ruled ineligible to compete at the Olympics in Japan- have held a protest,sports +Youth Advocate Releases Book On New  Nigerian Vision,Youth advocate Seun Awogbenle has announced his new book titled 'The Urgency of Now: Why Nigeria Needs A vision of,politics +Man United’s Champions League Qualification Hangs in the Balance as PSG Win 3-1,"Neymar struck twice as PSG defeated Manchester United 3-1, ensuring United’s qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League",sports +Egyptian Giants Al Ahly to Meet Bayern Munich in Club World Cup Semi-final,African giants Al Ahly from Egypt beat Al Duhail 1-0 in a stiff match on Thursday to set up a,sports +Nissan Bets Big on UK with EV Battery Plant and New Crossover,"Nissan Motor Co bet on Britain to supercharge its European electric future on Thursday, pledging $1.4 billion with its Chinese",business +Superb Fury Knocks Out Wilder to Win Trilogy Fight and Retain WBC Heavyweight Title,Tyson Fury delivered a thrilling 11th-round knockout against Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight crown as their trilogy bout,sports +"Amaechi, Nwajiuba, Onu Won’t Return as Buhari Nominates 7 New Ministers",President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm seven nominees for appointment as ministers. Buhari’s request was contained in,politics +"Nigeria Issues 5G Licence to MTN, Mafab Communications",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum,business +Mali Opposition Rejects Election Delay in New Transition Plan,A major coalition of political parties in Mali has rejected the military-dominated government’s plan to extend a transition period for,politics +Nigeria Federation Receives $1m Covid-19 Palliatives from FIFA,"At last, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has received the $1 million Covid-19 palliatives promised by world football governing body,",sports +"Nigeria: Banks, Others’ Borrowings from CBN Fell by 66% to N1.4trn in Four Months",Deposit money banks (DMBs and merchant banks borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Standing Lending Facility (SLF) dropped,business +Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Says He Hasn’t Decided on Presidency Bid,"Nigerian central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele denied that he has decided to run for president in next year’s election, not",politics +"Euro 2020: England Face Denmark in Semis, Eye First Major Final Since 1966","England are preparing to face Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Wednesday, knowing victory will secure",politics +Nigeria: Aiteo Slams $2.5bn Suit Against Shell over Sale of OML 29,"Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited has instituted a legal action against Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, seeking",business +Former Nigeria Coach Siasia’s FIFA Ban Appeal Moved to 2021,The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has once again shifted the hearing in the appeal filed by former Super,sports +Asian Shares Rise on Biden Win and Strong Chinese Trade Data,"Asian shares and US futures rose Monday on relief the US presidential election results were finally decided, with Joe Biden",business +"Chrissy Teigen, John Legend Announce Miscarriage on Social Media","Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have revealed the ""deep pain"" they are feeling, over the loss of their unborn baby",entertainment +"Nigeria’s Stock Market Sustains Positive Momentum, Gains N4.5trn in Four Months","The stock market segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has gained N4.46 trillion in its year-to-date (YtD) performance, outperforming",business +Brazilian Footballer William Ribeiro Charged with Attempted Murder after Kicking Referee in the Head,Brazilian footballer is facing a charge of attempted murder after kicking a referee in the head and knocking him unconscious.,sports +Final Trump-Biden Debate on Thursday to Feature ‘Mute’ Button as US Election Race Enters Last Lap,The final debate between US President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow,politics +‘The Stars Aligned’: Jon Rahm Wins First Major Title at US Open,Spain's Jon Rahm claimed an incredible first major after finishing with back-to-back birdies on a breathless final day of the,sports +"Oil Extends Rally, Brent Hits Near Three-Year High of $80","Oil prices extended their rally into the sixth session on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting a near three-year high at",business +WHO Expresses Concern About SA Vaccine Rollout Halt,The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against jumping to conclusions about the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines. This is after,health +Flutterwave Launches New E-Commerce Service ‘Flutterwave Market’ To Enhance SME Growth,"Africa's leading payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced the launch of its new e-commerce service, Flutterwave Market – an extension",business +Tokyo Olympics: Tennis World Number One Barty Stunned By Sorribes Tormo in First Round,World number one Ashleigh Barty was stunned by Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the first round of women's Olympics,sports +Google Opens Paid-for Australia News Platform in Drive to Derail Canberra’s Content Payment Law,"Tech giant Google on Friday launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content",business +Dozens of Former Republican Officials in Talks to Form Anti-Trump Third Party,"Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and",politics +Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United: Eagles Hold Out For a Point in Forgettable Draw,Crystal Palace and Manchester United saw out a forgettable goalless draw at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Chances were few,sports +Realness Institute and Netflix Partner to Enhance African Creative Sector,"Realness Institute has collaborated with Netflix in order to enhance Africa’s creative sector, while they both called for submission from",entertainment +MTN To Make Up For Network Disruption By Extending Users’ Time-Bound Subscriptions,"As a way of paying back the network disruption experienced by users on Saturday, MTN Nigeria says it will extend",tech +"Nigeria Immigration, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration Management","The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has said that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Chinese mobile technologies giant,",tech +"Cement Cheaper in Nigeria than Ghana and Zambia, Dangote Group Insists","The Group Executive Director, Dangote Group, Mr Edwin Devakumar, on Monday defended its pricing policy for cement and dismissed allegations",business +Erdogan Says Saudi Arabia Wants to Buy Turkey’s Armed Drones,"Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy armed drones from Turkey, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, in a move",sports +Muslim-Muslim Ticket: How Akande’s Book Put a Lie to Tinubu’s Denial,"The candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, said in an ARISE interview that he parted with Tinubu because of his",politics +"As Oil Hits Seven-Year High of $90, OPEC+ to Continue with Additional 400,000bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies OPEC+ are expected to continue their last year’s plan to,business +Dr. Dre Ordered To Turn Over Finances In Divorce Battle,Rap legend and entrepreneur Dr. Dre suffered a huge setback in court with a judge siding with his estranged wife Nicole Young and ordering,entertainment +"Investing In Humanity Is Investing In Our Collective Survival, Says Buhari in Saudi Arabia",President Muhammadu Buhari has implored the public and private sectors to invest for a long-term prosperous future with short term,business +Lewandowski Scores Again as Bayern Move Seven Points Clear,Bayern Munich moved seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after a convincing 4-0 win at Schalke 04.,sports +"Al Ahly, Zamalek to Meet in First CAF Champions League ‘Single Final’ on Friday",Africa' oldest football rivalry has an elevated prize on offer on Friday when Egypt's Al Ahly meet their arch rivals,sports +Tesla Boss Musk Challenges UN Official on How Money Can Help Resolve World Hunger,"Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, challenged a United Nations official’s claim that just a small percentage of his wealth",tech +"Burna Boy Wins Best International Act, Wizkid Best African at MOBO Awards","Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat",entertainment +Hyundai Motor Group Plans to Launch EVs in China Every Year Starting 2022,South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in China every year starting,tech +Nokia to Stop Doing Business in Russia,"Telecoms equipment maker Nokia is pulling out of the Russian market, its CEO told Reuters, going a step further than",business +‘We Cannot Underrate Sierra Leone’: Rohr Expects Tough Match with Super Eagles on Verge of AFCON Qualification,Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be aiming to sustain the trend of Nigeria qualifying for Africa Cup of Nations with some,sports +Dangote Unveils New Sugar Brand,"Africa’s leading sugar manufacturer, the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR)has unveiled an innovative sugar brand, tagged: New Look, Same Great Quality.",business +"Citing Inflationary Concerns, CBN Raises MPR to 13%, First Increase in 30 Months","After holding the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) constant at 11.5 per cent for about two and a half years, the",business +AS Roma Academy Opens in Abuja,"Italian football giants, AS Roma, have kicked off their youth  football academy operations in Abuja, Nigeria. UEFA licensed coaches, Portuguese",sports +Oil Price Rebounds to $66 Ahead of OPEC Meeting,"Oil price rose from its biggest slump since November 2020, ahead of a key meeting of the Organisation of Petroleum",business +Nigeria: Central Bank Governor Emefiele Optimistic as InfraCo Set to Commence Operations,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has expressed enthusiasm with the Infrastructure Company Limited",business +UK Covid Response ‘Worst Public Health Failure Ever’,The United Kingdom government’s early response to COVID-19 and the delay in imposing a lockdown early last year was “one,health +Development Bank SA Partners With Invest Africa To Create Sustainable Finance Solutions,"As a means of generating sustainable finance solutions adapted to African markets, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), is partnering",business +Nigeria: Ondo Governor Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill into Law,"Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has signed the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law, in line with decisions of the Southern",politics +"Covid-19: Nigeria to Vaccinate 70% of Population Before 2022, SGF Mustapha Says",The Nigerian government says it plans to vaccinate 70 percent of the country's 209 million population before the end of,health +"Nigeria: South-south Insists on Zoning, Says Southerner Must Replace Buhari in 2023",As Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) struggle to hammer out a,politics +Analysts React as Nigeria Unexpectedly Exits Recession,"Analysts on Thursday called on the federal government to implement the 2021 budget to boost infrastructural development, ensure policy consistency",business +Algeria to Lodge Complaint Over Afcon Referee Decisions,Manager of Algeria's national team Djamel Belmadi says he will lodge a formal complaint against referee Mohamed Odello from Comoros who officiated The,sports +BAT Kenya Names a Kenyan New MD,British American Tobacco Kenya has named a Kenyan to head the cigarette-maker as it marks over 113 years in the market.,business +Coronavirus: Ireland to Enter New Six-week Lockdown from Wednesday,Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced a new six-week ‘level 5’ lockdown to try and fence off the rising,health +Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Rejoins Nigerian Side Kano Pillars,"Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has made a return to Nigerian club side Kano Pillars FC for the reminder of",sports +Anthony Joshua Ahead of Oleksandr Usyk Bout: ‘I Miss the Days of Slicing People’s Faces Open’,Anthony Joshua has said he wants to use his power and size advantage over Oleksandr Usyk when the pair meet,sports +Sports Update: Salisu Yusuf Re-instated as Super Eagles Assistant Coach,Read more,sports +"Trump’s Call for $2,000 Cheques Blocked by Senate Leader","The US Senate's Republican leader has rejected calls from an unlikely alliance of President Donald Trump, congressional Democrats and some",politics +Superb Nadal into Australian Open Final after Win Over Berrettini,Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men's title after a dominant start enabled him,sports +Kenya Airways Joins Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as Partner,"The number of global brands entering into partnerships with Access Bank Lagos City Marathon increased on Wednesday as award-winning airline,",sports +England 0-0 Scotland: Toothless Three Lions Battle to Goalless Draw at Wembley,England and Scotland battled to a goalless draw in their Group D European Championship match at Wembley on Friday. Gareth,sports +Nigeria: Marketers Allege Manipulation in Price of Cooking Gas,"Marketers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, have decried the continuous rise in the price of",business +"Ronaldo, Ramsey Score to Keep Juventus in Serie A Title Race",Aaron Ramsey and Cristiano Ronaldo both struck late goals as Juventus saw off 10-man Sassuolo to remain in touch in,sports +"Nigeria: Atiku, Tambuwal, Other PDP Chieftains Intensify Moves against Power Shift to the South","Despite the popular clamour for power shift to the South in 2023, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Governor of Sokoto",politics +"Total, Chevron Suspend Payments to Myanmar Junta from Gas Project",French oil and gas group Total and US energy company Chevron have suspended some payments from a gas joint venture,business +Netflix Dominates 2021 Golden Globes TV Nominations,"After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations for the 78ths Golden Globe Awards, getting",entertainment +"Covid: Boris Johnson Resisted Autumn Lockdown as Only Over-80s Were Dying, Ex-Adviser Cummings Claims",Boris Johnson was reluctant to tighten Covid restrictions as cases rose last autumn because he thought people dying from it,health +Nigeria: Kebbi Court Restores Uche Secondus as PDP Chairman,"Relief appears to have come the way of sacked national chairman of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus,",politics +Israeli PM Bennett to Meet Biden as Mideast Tensions Grow,Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s meeting with President Joe Biden comes in the midst of heightened tensions with its regional,politics +Whoopi Goldberg Confirms Sister Act 3 Discussions Are Happening,"Actress Whoopi Goldberg has hinted that a third Sister Act film is in the pipeline, 27 years after its sequel",entertainment +Mauritius Turns to Indian-made Covaxin Vaccine Amid Concerns,"Mauritius has begun the use of the Indian-made Covaxin vaccine after running out of its 100,000 doses of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine.",health +Britain Bans New Huawei 5G Kit Installation from September 2021,"British telecommunications firms must not install new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021, the government said on Monday, as part",tech +Italy Defeat 10-man Wales to Complete Perfect Euro 2020 Group Form,Italy continued their perfect run in the European Championship with a 1-0 win against 10-man Wales at the Stadio Olimpico,sports +Biden Expands Quick Bid to Undo Trump’s Immigration Policies,"The Biden administration has announced steps to address harm to thousands of families that were separated at the US-Mexico border,",politics +Nigeria’s Flutterwave Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies,"Nigerian fintech firm, Flutterwave has been named a “Pioneer” on TIME’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in",business +The 23 APC Members Seeking to Replace Buhari as Nigeria’s President,"When all is said and done – after all the back and forth, the frenzy by both pretenders and contenders",politics +"Ekiti Election: Be Magnanimous in Victory, Buhari Tells Oyebanji, Says Success Indicative of People’s Confidence in APC","Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Ekiti State governor-elect and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, on his",politics +Africa’s Oil-producing Nations Rally against Threat to Fossil Fuels,Some African oil-producing nations on Thursday opposed what they described as the global conspiracy to shut down the economies of,business +Bank of America Points to Economic Recovery as Profit Beats Estimates,Bank of America Corp posted a drop in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday that still topped Wall Street expectations and pointed,business +Mexico Overcome Super Eagles 2-1 in Friendly,Mexico earned a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a friendly on Saturday night as El Tri launched a stretch of summer matches in preparation for,sports +Biden Raises Election Meddling With Putin in First Phone Call,"US President Joe Biden has warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first call as counterparts, the",politics +Nigeria: PDP Crisis Deepens as Court Bars Secondus From Parading Self as National Chairman,A Rivers State High Court on Monday issued an interim injunction restraining Uche Secondus from parading himself as the National,politics +French Vote as Incumbent President Macron Aims to Beat Far- Right Le Pen,French voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to give centrist Emmanuel Macron five more years as president,politics +"Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo Launches New Party, Vows to Stay in Politics",Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo vowed on Sunday to continue in politics “until my death” as he launched a,politics +Nigeria: Governor Makinde Presents N294.5bn 2022 Budget to Oyo Assembly,"Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Wednesday, presented a budget in the sum of N294.5 billion to the State House",politics +Friendly Matches: Algeria Replace Cote d’Ivoire as Eagles Opponent,Reigning African champions Algeria have replaced Cote d’Ivoire as the opponents of the Super Eagles in the first of two,sports +Nigeria: Imo Governor Uzodinma Says Politicians Sponsoring Terrorism to Distract ‘Focused’ Buhari,"Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Friday accused Nigerian politicians of sponsoring banditry across the country to tarnish and distract",politics +"Omicron: More Travel Misery as Nearly 6,000 Flights Cancelled on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day","Commercial airlines around the world canceled more than 5,900 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of COVID-19",business +"Edo Poll: APC Faults Obaseki’s Absence on ARISE TV ‘The Conversation’, Says His Cowardice Is Legendary","The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the non-appearance of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on a well-publicised and",politics +"Kanye West Unveils New Album, Jay-Z Track at Listening Event","Kanye West barely said a word during his album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most",entertainment +"Nigeria: House Passes 2022 Budget, Raises Sum to N17tn",The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday approved the sum of N17.127 trillion as budget for the 2022 fiscal,politics +Nigeria at $432bn Still Africa’s Biggest Economy Despite South Africa’s Rebased GDP of $370bn,Nigeria has maintained her position as Africa’s biggest economy after South Africa released the report of its rebased Gross Domestic,business +Vice President-elect Harris to Resign Senate Seat Monday Ahead of Inauguration,"Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign her Senate seat on Monday, two days before she and President-elect Joe Biden are",politics +Eurozone December Services PMI Revised Lower,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Services PMI was revised lower to 46.4 in December 2020, down from a preliminary estimate of",business +TV Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive for Covid-19,US TV host Ellen DeGeneres says she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine right now.” Production on,entertainment +Afghan Footballer Zaki Anwari Among Those Who Fell to Death from US Plane in Kabul,An Afghan footballer who played for the national youth team fell to his death after trying to cling to a,sports +Soyinka: Omisore’s Election as APC National Secretary Has Crippled Probe of Bola Ige’s Murder,"Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday faulted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect Senator Iyiola",politics +Britain Investigates Coronavirus Test and Trace Glitch,Britain’s government has launched an investigation into why a technical issue with its test and trace programme had not been,health +"Nigeria: Court Vacates Order Stopping APC’s Convention, Akpanudoedehe Returns","Justice Bello Kawu of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Kubwa, on Friday vacated an",politics +Buhari Seeks National Assembly’s Confirmation of Nigeria’s New Service Chiefs,President Muhammadu Buhari has communicated the appointment of Nigeria's new Service Chiefs to the National Assembly and has sought for,politics +WHO Endorses Pfizer Vaccine for Covid-19 Immunisation in Nigeria,"As Nigeria prepares to take delivery of Covid-19 vaccines by the end of January,  the  World Health Organization (WHO) announced",health +"Dangote Oil Refinery to Begin Production Before Q3 2022, Mogul Gains $1.3bn in 2022","Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said mechanical work on his much-awaited crude oil refinery located at the Lekki Free Zone,",business +"Yemi Alade Joins Drogba, Banderas as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador",Rita Osakwe Nigerian popstar Yemi Alade has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. Kicking off her,entertainment +World’s Richest Billionaires Lose $1.4tn in Worst Half Year Ever,"The world’s 500 richest people lost $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2022, a dizzying decline that marks the",business +OPEC Raises Forecast on Members’ Crude Supply,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday lifted its forecast on its members' crude this year by over,business +"US to Share 500 Million Covid Vaccines Through COVAX for Africa, Others",The US will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share through the global COVAX alliance,health +"Bob Saget Died after Accidental Blow to the Head, Family Says","Bob Saget's death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement Wednesday.",entertainment +Busta Rhymes Releases First Album in Eleven Years,"Influential veteran rapper Busta Rhymes has released his first studio album in more than a decade. The album, ‘Extinction Level",entertainment +"Syria’s Assad Wins 4th Term with 95% of Vote, In Election the West Calls Fraudulent",Syrian President Bashar al-Assad won a fourth term in office with 95.1% of the votes in an election that will,politics +Anthony Joshua to Defend Title against Oleksandr Usyk in London on September 25,"Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as",sports +"Aubameyang, Saka Score as Arsenal See off Struggling Newcastle",Arsenal produced an excellent second-half performance to comfortably defeat struggling Newcastle 3-0 at the Emirates on Monday evening. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang,sports +Portugal Finds 5 Monkeypox Cases in Men as Outbreak Spreads,"Portuguese health authorities on Wednesday confirmed five cases of monkeypox in young men, and Britain announced two more new cases,",health +US-Africa Policy Chief Hails Buhari’s Counter-terrorism Advice,"The Founder of Rosslyn Group, a Washington-based government relations firm specialising in Africa, Mr. John Rosenberg, has lauded President Muhammadu",business +Disappointment for Ronaldo as 10-man Porto Kick Juventus out of Champions League,Sergio Oliveira's 115th-minute goal shocked Juventus to send Porto through on away goals in a stunning Champions League last-16 tie.,sports +"Nigeria: North Won’t  Vote Based on Sentiments in 2023 as with Buhari, Say Northern Elders","Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said the region will support only a presidential",politics +Consultants Overwhelmed as Nigeria Resident Doctors’ Strike Persists,Consultants have taken over the provision of skeletal services to patients following the ongoing strike by the National Association of,health +AfDB Approves $50.7m ‘Covid Loan’ for Tanzania,The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a loan of UA 36 million ($50.7 million),business +"Travel Will Never Be the Way It Was Before Pandemic, Airbnb CEO Says",Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky on Thursday predicted travel would permanently change due to the pandemic with people seeking,business +Indian Companies Swapping Dollar for Asian Currencies to Buy Russian Coal,India has aggressively stepped-up purchases of Russian oil and coal since the war in Ukraine began.Read more,business +Musk Tweets ‘Love Me Tender’ Days After Twitter Takeover Offer,"Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk posted a tweet on Saturday saying ""Love Me Tender"", days after he took aim at Twitter",tech +Chelsea End Man City Quadruple Dream to Reach FA Cup Final,Chelsea ended Manchester City's quadruple hopes this season after securing a 1-0 win to reach the FA Cup final at,sports +Nigeria: Electoral Bill Increases Presidential Campaign Spending to N5bn,The 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022 passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly has increased the limit,politics +US to Partner Nigeria to Stop Gas Flaring By Conversion to Ammonia,"Nigeria’s energy transition agenda, in line with global direction received a boost on Thursday at the CERAWeek energy conference in",business +"PDP Makes U-Turn, Zones National Chair to North, Secretary to South","Apparently yielding to pressure and paying attention to the mood of the nation, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National zoning",politics +"Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Electronic Transmission of Results, Direct Primaries",The National Assembly has adopted the electronic transmission of election results in line with the position of the Independent National,politics +"Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Returns From UK, Says APC Leader Tinubu ‘Hale and Hearty’","Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “hale and hearty”",politics +"Nigeria: Buhari, APC Governors to Decide New Date for National Convention",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors elected on the platform of the APC will decide a new date for,politics +US Elections: Twitter to Place Warning Labels on Early Victory Claims,Twitter has outlined a plan for placing warning labels on tweets from US election candidates and campaigns that claim victory,politics +"Asian Stocks Rise as Tech, Stimulus Hopes Fuel Global Rally",Asian stocks are set to rise on Tuesday as a renewed tech rally and fresh optimism that Washington would deliver,business +Lukaku in Goal Tribute to Ericksen as Belgium Thump Russia 3-0,Romelu Lukaku paid tribute to his Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen after scoring against Russia to help world number one,sports +Unicef Asks G7 Countries to Donate Covid Vaccines or Risk Wasting Jabs,Millions of Covid vaccines could be wasted if rich countries send large amounts of leftover doses to poorer nations in,health +Twitter Sues Elon Musk to Force Him to Complete $44bn Acquisition,Twitter Inc sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion deal to buy the social mediaRead more,business +"Buhari Flags Off $300m Afreximbank Medical Centre, Laments Brain Drain",President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday conducted the official take-off of the planned $300 million African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE),health +Sheffield  United Part Ways with Manager Chris Wilder,"Christopher Wilder has left his role as manager of Sheffield United after nearly five years in charge, with Paul Heckingbottom",sports +English Football Fans Make Wembley Return in League Cup Final,"It almost felt like old times at Wembley on Sunday as a crowd of 8,000 watched Manchester City beat Tottenham",sports +"One-third of Women Experience Violence in Their Lifetime, Says UNWomen","One-third of the women population worldwide experience violence in their lifetime, United Nations (UN) Women has decried. The Deputy Representative,",health +SABC:: Twitter Ban Will Harm Nigeria as a Technology Investment Destination,"In recent years Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, has become Africa’s most attractive tech hub for investors. But that could be",tech +US House of Reps. Speaker Pelosi Calls Biden President-elect,Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on Friday taunted President Donald Trump by calling the US election,politics +"Omah Lay, Tems Appear in Ugandan Court as Burna Boy Joins Growing Calls for Release",Nigerian musicians Omah Lay and Tems have been charged to court in Uganda after being arrested for flouting Covid-19 guidelines.,entertainment +"Microsoft Battles Sony, Launches Next Generation X Box Gaming Consoles","Microsoft Corporation has launched two models of its Xbox gaming console, seven years after the debut of the previous version,",tech +"Rising Inflation, Economic Recovery Top Agenda as Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee Meets","As the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) meets on Monday to commence its two-day meeting,",business +"Nigeria: APC Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Congratulates PDP Candidate Atiku, Says former VP will Be His Opponent","The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and frontline presidential aspirant, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Atiku",politics +Solskjaer Vows to Banish Semi-final Defeats Against City in Carabao Clash,"Manchester United’s Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said that there will be ""no excuses"" if his team lose their fourth",sports +Uber Sees Slowest Recovery of Ride Business in US Market,"Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday demand for its food-delivery service exploded in the latest quarter, but recovery in its",tech +Trump Calls Bitcoin ‘a Scam Against the Dollar’,"Former US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business that he sees Bitcoin as a ""scam"" affecting the value of",business +Nigeria’s Forex Inflow Hits $55.5bn in Seven Months,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded a foreign exchange inflow of $55.5billion within a seven-month,business +"Nigeria: Foreign Registered Private Jets Ought Not Pay Customs Duties, Says Quits Aviation CEO Iwuajoku","The Chairman and CEO of Quits Aviation Services Limited, Sam Iwuajoku, has reacted to the insistence of the Nigeria Customs",business +"Driven by Drop in M-Pesa Revenues, Safaricom PLC Profits Decline 6%","Kenya's biggest telecoms operator, Safaricom, said half-year net profit fell six percent to 33.07 billion shillings (about 303.62 million dollars)",business +"Nigeria: Anambra Governor Soludo Talks Tough at Inauguration, Says Those Playing Politics with Security ‘Riding on Tiger’","Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, talked tough at his inauguration as",politics +"US Government Shutdown Imminent, 14 Million May Lose Jobless Benefits",President Donald Trump spent Christmas Day golfing at his West Palm Beach club while millions of Americans faced the risk,politics +"Brazil Surpasses 150,000 Coronavirus Deaths","The number of coronavirus deaths in Brazil has surpassed 150,000, according to the country’s health ministry. The country also passed",health +"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending",business +"Nigeria Medical Association Moves to Join Resident Doctors’ Strike, Gives FG 21-day Ultimatum",The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the federal government with effect from today (Monday).,health +Napoli Striker Osimhen Named Serie A Young Player of the Season,"Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been named the Best Young Player of the 2021-22 Season in Serie A, completing the",sports +"Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Tinubu, Umahi, Ngige, Bala Mohammed Attend First Lady Aisha Buhari’s Iftar Dinner",Nigeria's First Lady Mrs. Aisha Buhari on Saturday night held Iftar dinner with presidential aspirants across political divide at the,politics +WHO Team Investigating Covid-19 Origins Denied Entry to China,A World Health Organization (WHO) team due to investigate the origins of Covid-19 in the city of Wuhan has been,health +Australian Court Reinstates Tennis Star Djokovic’s Visa,"An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled after his arrival last week because he",sports +"Nigeria: At Close of Nomination, 17 PDP Presidential Aspirants Beat Deadline","At the close of the submission of completed presidential nomination forms of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on",politics +Ghanaian Media Projects Akufo-Addo to Win 2nd Term as President,"Ghana's media outfit Joy News has projected that incumbent president, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will win the country's tightly contested",politics +"IMF Raises Nigeria’s Growth Forecast for 2022, Retains Growth Projections for 2021",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2022  by 0.3 per,business +Covid Case Counts May Be Losing Importance Amid Omicron: AP,"The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be",health +"Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Others Hail Obaseki","The winner of the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has been receiving congratulatory messages from",politics +Nigeria: Game on as Appeal Court Clears PDP for National Convention,"An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday dismissed the appeal of the suspended National Chairman of",politics +Johnny Depp Testifies He Never Hit Ex-Wife Amber Heard,Actor Johnny Depp has testified in his $50m (£38m) defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard that he never struck her.,entertainment +"Denmark’s Christian Eriksen Was “Gone’ Before Resuscitation, Team Doctor","Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was ""gone"" before he was resuscitated after suffering a cardiac arrest, the team's doctor, Morten Boesen,",sports +"APC Governors Fayemi, Akeredolu, Sanwo-Olu in Rivers to Woo PDP’s Governor Wike","Some governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday met with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom",politics +Luxury Car Brand Jaguar to Go All-electric by 2025,"Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a",business +"The Batman, Dune Latest Films Postponed in Further Setback for Film Industry","In a major reshuffling of its movie calendar, Warner Bros. has announced the postponement of some of its hotly-anticipated films,",entertainment +Seventy-year-old Man Arrested in Hit-And-Run Death of Nicki Minaj’s Father,A 70-year-old man has been arrested  in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father. Charles Polevich faces charges of,entertainment +"Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to Four-year High of 17.33%, Food Inflation Highest in 11 Years","Nigeria's consumer price index, which measures the rate of increase in the price of goods and services, rose to 17.33",business +"Man United Beat Aston Villa, Go Joint Top With Liverpool",Manchester United moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool after an entertaining and hard-fought victory over fellow high-flyers,sports +Nigeria: Concerns as NNPC Recorded Zero Remittance to Federation Account in January,"Despite the rising international prices of oil, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited failed to remit its statutory funding",business +Benzema Brace Leads Real Madrid Past Celta,Karim Benzema scored two goals and created another as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-1 on Saturday to go second,sports +Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic Beats Berrettini For Record-equalling 20th Grand Slam,"Novak Djokovic has defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 for his sixth Wimbledon crown and becoming the fifth man",sports +"Venezuela Introduces New Currency, Drops Six Zeros","Venezuela is set to debut a new currency that will feature six fewer zeros, a response to years of some",business +China’s Central Bank Seeks to Mobilise $148bn Bailout for Real Estate Project,To end a property downturn that played a big role in bringing year-on-year growth down to just 0.4 percent in,business +Air France KLM Loses Fight Against EU Cartel Fine,Air France-KLM and its Dutch subsidiary KLM on Wednesday lost their challenge against million-euro fines re-imposed by EU antitrust regulators,business +"Skyrocketing Fuel Prices May Spur Social Unrest Globally, as Long Queues Persist in Abuja","The latest round of global energy crisis, resulting in rising fuel prices could spur social unrest around the world, a",business +Nigeria: Buhari Hosts Governing APC’s Founding Fathers To Dinner,"President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted the founding fathers of APC to dinner at his official residence at State House,",politics +Macron Regrets Entering France’s Presidential Race Late as Le Pen Cuts Lead,French President Emmanuel Macron voiced regret on Friday for starting campaigning late as opinion polls showed him holding a slender,politics +"Radisson Blu Anchorage Celebrates Valentine with Blue Roses, Chef Sullaphen",The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos plans a romantic crowning moment for guests looking for creative ways of expressing affection,business +Survey Suggests Covid Infection in Lagos May Top Africa’s Official Total,"Four million people in Lagos State alone, Nigeria's commercial capital have had the coronavirus - more than has been officially recorded",health +"UBA Posts N153bn Profit, Records 11% Balance Sheet Growth","Africa’s global bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its audited results for the full year ended",business +"Shell Launches Major Divestment of Nigerian Assets, SPDC for Sale","Royal Dutch Shell has launched a major divestment of its Nigerian assets, several sources familiar with the matter said. Shell",business +"Liverpool Sink Further as Richarlison, Sigurdsson Give Everton First Anfield Win Since 1999",Goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson gave Everton their first win at Anfield since 1999 ending their 24-game winless at,sports +Nigeria: Opposition PDP Says ‘Bandits Invasion of Presidential Villa Shows Buhari Can’t Secure Country’,"Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) says the invasion of Aso Presidential Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, by bandits and armed robbers ""further",politics +Nigeria’s ‘Eyimofe’ Wins Achille Valdata Award at Torino Film Festival,"Nigerian feature film, Eyimofe (This is My Desire) has won the Achilles Valdosta Award at the Torino International Film Festival",entertainment +"Biden to Assume US Presidency Amid Deep Divisions, Raging Pandemic","Democrat Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at noon in Washington, assuming",politics +Lufthansa CEO Sees Bookings Tripling in Summer 2021,"Bookings at Lufthansa have tripled for next Summer boosted by the imminent approval of a Covid-19 vaccine, Chief Executive Carsten",business +"Nigeria: Afraid of Defeat in 2023, Governing APC Senators Weaken e-Transmission of Election Results","Despite the independence conferred on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), on the conduct",politics +Macaulay Culkin Backs Calls for Donald Trump to Be Cut from Home Alone 2,Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin has endorsed social media comments demanding Donald Trump’s cameo in the film’s sequel be digitally,entertainment +Tesla Could Widen Release of ‘Self-driving’ Software in Two Weeks,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a,business +Lawsuit Filed Over Hit-And-Run Death of Nicki Minaj’s Father,"Rapper Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the man who is accused of killing",entertainment +Chelsea Take Slender Advantage into Crucial Champions League Semi Against Madrid,A Chelsea's away goal is the only slender advantage that gives the London club an upper hand going into tonight’s Champions League,sports +South Korean Health Workers Drop Strike Plans after Agreement,South Korean frontline health workers on Thursday dropped plans to strike after they reached an agreement with the government on,health +Tokyo Governor Says Olympics Facing ‘Major Issue’ After Mori’s Sexist Remarks,Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a “major issue” after the head of the,sports +Euro 2020: England Reaches First Major Final in 55 Years After Beating Denmark,Harry Kane netted an extra-time goal as England beat Denmark 2-1 to advance to the 2020 European Championship final against,sports +Lampard under Pressure as Man City Outclass Chelsea 3-1,Chelsea fell to a fourth defeat in six Premier League games as Manchester City handed Frank Lampard another title race,sports +Veteran Ruler Guelleh Re-elected Djibouti Leader for Fifth Term with 98% Landslide,"President Ismail Omar Guelleh thanks his supporters after the election body declared him the winner, obtaining almost 99 percent of",politics +"Sterling, Kane Inspire England to 2-0 Win Over Germany, Qualify for Quarterfinals",England beat Germany 2-0 at Wembley after 55 years on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals thanks to second-half,sports +Moderna to Request Emergency Approval of Its Covid-19 Vaccine,Moderna Inc. said it would ask US and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as,health +Nigeria: Autopsy Reveals Chemical Intoxication as Cause of Dowen Student Oromoni’s Death,"An autopsy carried out by the Consultant Pathologist at the Central Hospital Warri, Clement Vhriterhire, has established that Sylvester Oromoni",health +"Betting on Death of Petrol Cars, Volvo to Go All Electric By 2030","Volvo’s entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030, the Chinese-owned company said on Tuesday, joining a growing number",business +"Nigeria: Apapa Traffic Gridlock May Hurt AfCFTA’s Gains, Operators Warn",Some members of the organised private sector (OPS) have decried the lack of political will to address the perennial traffic,business +Kovacic Hands Chelsea Injury Blow Ahead of Champions League Tie with Porto,Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea are looking to finish off the job on Tuesday following a 2-0 first-leg win last Wednesday at the,sports +Bank of England Holds Interest Rate,The Bank of England voted unanimously to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a record low of 0.1,business +"Nigeria will Be Secured for Businesses to Thrive, Buhari Assures Spanish Firms","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Madrid, Spain, met with two Spanish companies doing business in Nigeria and assured them",business +"Nigeria’s Central Bank Restricts Sugar Importation to Dangote, BUA, FMN",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday stated that sugar importation in the country can only be done by,business +Nigeria: CBN Directs Banks to Adopt Official FX Rate for Cross-Border Payments,All Nigerian commercial banks have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt the exchange rate in,business +Rohingya Refugees Sue Facebook for $150bn Over Myanmar Violence,"Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over allegations that",tech +Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Cross River Sate for Pledged House Gifts,The FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets’ of 2013 have again called on Governor Ben Ayade to redeem the Cross,sports +Italy’s Antitrust Probes Google for Possible Abuse of Dominant Position,Italy's antitrust said on Wednesday it was probing Google GOOGL.O for a possible abuse of dominant position in the,tech +"Atletico Beat Sociedad,  Edge Closer to La Liga Title",Atletico Madrid homed in on the La Liga title with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Wanda Metropolitano,sports +Chinese Envoy Urges Nigerian Political Parties to Learn from Communist Party,"The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun has asked political parties to learn from Communist Party of China by making",politics +Court Orders Shorter Sentence for ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic,A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that “Tiger King” Joe Exotic should get a shorter prison sentence for his role,entertainment +Nigeria Approves $755m Road Contract for Dangote as Tax Credit,Nigeria’s federal government on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the award of a contract to Dangote Group for the construction,business +"WHO Says Rich Countries Should Donate Vaccines, Not Use Boosters",Top officials at the World Health Organization say there's not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines,health +US Defense Department Confirms Leaked Video of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Is Real,"The US Defense Department has confirmed that leaked photos and video of ""unidentified aerial phenomena"" taken in 2019 are indeed",tech +"First Time in 22 Years of Democracy, Nigerian Senate Goes against Agreement Reached with Sitting President","For the first time since the country returned to democracy in 1999, the Senate on Wednesday reneged on an agreement",politics +South African Doctors See Signs Omicron is Milder Than Delta,"As the omicron variant sweeps through South Africa, Dr. Unben Pillay is seeing dozens of sick patients a day. Yet",health +Nigeria: Again Court Sacks Uche Secondus as PDP Chairman,"Again Uche Secondus has been sacked as the National Chairman of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), this time by",politics +"Hyundai, Kia Say Apple Car Deal is off",South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it is not now in talks with Apple Inc on autonomous electric,business +Spotify CEO Ek Says He’s Ready For ‘Long Journey’ to Buy Arsenal From Stan Kroenke,Spotify founder Daniel Ek says he is ready for “a long journey” after stating he is “very serious” about buying,sports +"Naira Stages Recovery, Strengthens to N483/$ on Parallel Market","The naira, which has been under pressure at the parallel market, staged a major recovery on Thursday to close at",business +Twitter Locks Account of China’s US Embassy for Post on Xinjiang,Twitter has locked the account of China’s embassy in the United States for a social media post that defended China’s,politics +"Standard Bank, Flutterwave Collaborate to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa","Africa's largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, has signed a partnership with Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, to enhance",business +Nigeria’s Central Bank Works to Slash Wheat Importation by 60%,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday restated the bank's commitment to improve",business +Nigeria’s Ruling Party Continues to Woo Ex-President Jonathan as Governors Show Support on 63rd Birthday,Apparently in continuation of pressure on former president Goodluck Jonathan to run for president in 2023 on the platform of,politics +"Nigerians Spent $5bn on Petrol in One Year, Consumption Rises Above 100% in Three Months, NNPC Reveals",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it sold a total of N2.106 trillion of refined products to,business +Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony,"First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday,",sports +Arsenal 0-1 Man City: Raheem Sterling Restores Premier League Leaders’ 10-point Title Lead,Guardiola's Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table as Raheem Sterling’s early header sealed,sports +Dr Dre Still in ICU a Week After Sudden Brain Aneurysm,American rapper Dr Dre is reportedly still in ICU. The artiste was rushed to the intensive care unit after he,entertainment +"Nigeria Budgets $12m to Monitor WhatsApp, Others","Nigeria’s federal government has earmarked N4.8 billion for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to monitor WhatsApp, an encrypted messaging application,",sports +Luis Figo Slams New £4.6bn European Premier League,Portugal legend Luis Figo has slammed the idea of a new £4.6billion European Premier League by claiming that it would,sports +Premier League Spending Tops £1bn on Transfer Deadline Day But Still Less Than Previous Year,Cristiano Ronaldo completed his shock move back to Manchester United on transfer deadline day to help push Premier League clubs',sports +Coronavirus: Germany Set for November Lockdown,"Germany will have a November lockdown but schools and shops will stay open, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, calling for",health +"Nigeria: 90 Oil Platforms, 300 Producing Wells at Stake in $1.2m Seplat, ExxonMobil’s Onshore Assets Acquisition Deal","The President of ExxonMobil Upstream Oil and Gas, Liam Mallon has provided more details about the ongoing deal between the",business +Mauritius Begins Roll Out of Covid Vaccine,"Mauritius on Tuesday commenced a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign, with medical staff at ENT hospital, the main treatment centre, being",health +Lupita Nyong’o Book ‘Sulwe’ To Become Animated Musical On Netflix,"Lupita Nyong’o’s 2019 New York Times bestselling children’s book about colorism and self-love, ‘Sulwe,’ will be adapted as an animated",entertainment +Nigeria: Senate Asks Panel to Screen APC Member Lauretta Onochie as Electoral Commissioner,"Nigeria's Senate President Ahmad Lawan has directed the committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to screen Lauretta Onochie, a",politics +"Nigeria Spends 40% of FX on Importation of Petroleum Products, Central Bank Governor Emefiele Says","Obinna Chima Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday lamented that the country spends almost 40",business +"Nigeria: INEC Suspends Registration in lmo as Gunmen Invade Centre, Kill Staff","Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has suspended the Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) exercise in Ihitte Uboma Local Government",politics +TikTok’s Revenue In Europe Grew By  $170m in 2020 Due to Advertisers’ Spending,TikTok in Europe has seen an increase of 545 percent to $170.8 million in revenue last year as advertisers upped,tech +Nigeria Directs That SIM Cards Be Linked to National Identity Number from Dec 16,Following the earlier directive issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the suspension of new SIM card registration by,tech +Nigeria: Ex-Senate President Saraki Launches Health Insurance Scheme for 1000 Beneficiaries in Kwara,"Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Sunday enrolled 1000 beneficiaries in Community Health Insurance Scheme in Ilorin, Kwara state",health +South Africa’s Banyana Spank Nigeria’s Falcons to Dominate Aisha Buhari Cup,Two penalties and an own goal by defender Michelle Alozie conspired to hand South Africa’s Banyana Banyana victory over the,sports +UK Researchers Say Covid Vaccine Protection Wanes Within Six Months,"Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines begins to fade within six months,",health +English Football Begins Four-day Social Media Boycott in Response to Player Abuse,"English football, including clubs in the Premier League and Women's Super League, has started a four-day boycott of social media",sports +Iran Names Hardline Cleric as Top Judge to Replace Raisi Amid Calls for Probe,Iran’s supreme leader promoted a hardline Muslim leader to serve as head of the judiciary amid international calls for investigations,politics +Nigeria: Katsina Governor Masari Insists That Citizens Acquiring Arms to Repel Bandits Way To Go,"Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has said a major reason the negotiations the state once had with bandits broke",politics +Mauritius Commercial Bank Signs $20m Term Loan with Bank of Kigali,The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has successfully signed a $20Million term loan facility with Bank of Kigali Plc to,business +Pfizer CEO Sold 60% of Stock Same Day Covid Vaccine Breakthrough Was Announced,Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla filed to sell millions of dollars of his company's stock on Monday - the day the,business +Chevron Terminates Contract with Caverton Helicopters,"Chevron Nigeria announced the termination of its contract with Caverton Helicopters. This was disclosed in a statement titled, “Termination of",business +Shell Places More Onshore Assets in Nigeria for Sale,Royal Dutch Shell has placed more of its onshore oil assets in Nigeria for sale with at least five Nigerian,business +"Finally, Nigeria Air to Get Operating Licence on Monday","The proposed national carrier for Nigeria, Nigeria Air will receive its Air Transport Licence (ATL) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation",business +Yemisi Edun Appointed Acting FCMB CEO,Nigeria's First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the bank.,business +"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Attacks Edo Governor Obaseki, Calls Him Serial Betrayer","The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, threw caution to the wind and descended heavily on a fellow governor,",politics +"Nigeria’s Low Crude Oil Production Barely Enough to Cover Petrol Imports, Finance Minister Ahmed Says",Nigeria’s low crude oil production means the country is barely able to cover the cost of imported petrol from its,business +"I Went to Seek IBB’s Blessing, Says Tinubu","Former governor of Lagos State and frontline presidential hopeful, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday visited former military president, General Ibrahim",politics +F1: Hamilton Wins Bahrain Grand Prix after Verstappen Forced to Give up Lead in Season Opener,Mercedes Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen's Red Bull for victory in an extraordinary finish to the Bahrain Grand Prix.,sports +MTN Group Repatriates $280m Dividend from Nigeria,South Africa’s MTN Group has repatriated last year’s dividend of $280 million (R4.2 billion) from its local unit in Nigeria.,business +Gun Not Thoroughly Checked Before Alec Baldwin Fired Fatal Shot,"A .45-caliber Colt revolver used on the set of the film ""Rust"" was not thoroughly checked before being given to actor Alec Baldwin, who",entertainment +Christian Candy Sells ‘Candyland’ Estate for £125m,This is one of the biggest housing transactions of the year.Read more,entertainment +West Ham’s Tomas Soucek Condemns Abuse of Mike Dean After Referee Receives Death Threats,West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has spoken out against the abuse received by referee Mike Dean following Saturday's Premier League,sports +Nigeria: PDP Governors in Fresh Move to Zone Presidential Ticket to South,Some Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have embarked on fresh moves to zone,politics +"Buhari Unveils BUA Cement’s Plant in Sokoto, Calls for More Private Sector Investment","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for increased private sector investment in the country, assuring that his administration would continue",business +"Nigeria: Dangote Cement Gives Multimillion Naira Bursaries to 115 Students, Trains Several Youths in Ogun State","Dangote Cement has awarded multi-million naira educational scholarships to over 115 students, while training 30 others on skill acquisition in",business +Potential Legal Woes Mount after ‘Rust’ Shooting Tragedy,"Alec Baldwin the actor, who pulled the trigger on a prop gun while filming “Rust” in New Mexico and unwittingly",entertainment +Japan Mulls Alternatives to Suez Canal after Ever Given Shock,"The Ever Given, one of the world’s largest container ships, lost control in the midst of a dust storm and",business +"S&P: Once Again, Nigeria Leads Africa’s Underperformance as OPEC’s Output Gap Grows","However, OPEC and its nine allies posted their highest monthly crude oil production rise in five months.Read more",business +Nigeria: Oando’s Share Price Jumps Following Settlement with SEC,The share price of Oando Plc has since joined the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s top gainers with a 9.87 per cent,business +Morata Scores Twice as Juve Brush off Ferencvaros in Champions League,Alvaro Morata scored twice on Wednesday as Serie A champions Juventus claimed an easy win over Hungarian minnows Ferencvaros in,sports +Nigeria Flag’s Off Environmental Response to Cholera Outbreak,Nigeria's Federal Government has flagged off a national campaign on environmental response to combat the ongoing cholera outbreak in the,health +Nigeria: Labour Party Candidate Peter Obi Visits Rivers Governor Wike in Port Harcourt,"Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Wednesday paid a visit to the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike",politics +Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele to Address Maiden Non-Oil Exports Summit,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele would address the maiden summit on Non-oil Exports",business +Brazil Players May Walk Out on Copa America as Nation Heads For Third Covid Wave,Brazil stars playing their club football abroad are reportedly refusing to take part in the Copa America on home soil,sports +Nigeria: INEC Insists on e-Transmission of Election Results,"The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the National Assembly to revisit the Electoral Act amendment bill, assuring that",politics +"AfDB: Nigeria, Egypt, S/Africa Account for 80% Of Africa’s Investment Market in 10 Years","Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa dominate 80 percent of Africa's portfolio investment market in the last decade and also account",business +Arsenal Manager Arteta to Miss New Year’s Day Clash with Man City after Testing Positive for Covid,Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not be on the touchline for his side’s Premier League clash against Manchester City after he tested positive,sports +US Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as 71st Secretary of State,"The Senate has confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden’s commitment to reverse",politics +Puma Announces Wizkid as New Face of Suede Classics Range,"Nigerian star Wizkid has been announced as the latest ambassador for sportswear brand, Puma. The musician is the new Puma",entertainment +South Korea’s LG Pulls Out of Smartphone Business Globally Following Mounting Losses,"South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move",business +"Convoke National Dialogue Now to Save Nigeria, Delta Governor Okowa Tells FG","Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed worry about the various challenges confronting the country, calling on the federal",politics +Cuba Opens up Economy to Private Businesses,"Cuba has announced it will allow private businesses to operate in most industries, in what is a major reform to",business +"Twitter, Facebook Freeze Trump’s Accounts After Congress Assault","Social media giants Twitter and Facebook temporarily locked the accounts of US President Donald Trump, as they scrambled to crack",tech +Rohr Targets Fulham Defender Adarabioyo for Super Eagles,"Following the below par performance of his wards in the last AFCON 2022 qualifying matches against Sierra Leone last month,",sports +"No Preferred Bidder Yet for Nigeria Air, Government Clarifies",Nigeria's federal government on Wednesday said it was yet to appoint any bidder for the proposed Nigeria Air even as,business +"Nigeria Targets Twitter, Other Digital Platforms to Help Generate $25bn Tax Revenue in 2022","As a way of generating N10.1 trillion (about $25 billion) revenue in the year 2022, the social media platforms, including",business +Asian Stocks Climb to Record Highs on Biden Stimulus Hopes,Asian stocks scaled to record highs on Thursday as investors were hopeful the incoming Biden administration will be able to,business +World Blood Donor Day 2022: Ochu-Baiye Urges Nigerians to Embrace J Blood Match AI,"As the world marks another World Blood Donor Day on June 14, a day set aside to create global sensitisation",health +"Pfizer, Moderna to Reap Billions of Dollars from Covid Vaccine Booster Market","Drugmakers Pfizer Inc, BioNTech and Moderna Inc are expected to reap billions of dollars from Covid-19 booster shots in a",health +Tokyo Doctors Call for Olympics to Be Cancelled Over Covid-19 Surge,"A top medical organisation in Japan has thrown its weight behind calls to cancel the Tokyo Olympics, saying hospitals are",sports +Nigeria Ready for ICAO Safety Audit of Aviation Industry,"The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) said it has put everything in place for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)",business +Microsoft Cloud Business Drives Quarterly Results as Pandemic Boosts Growth,"Microsoft’s cloud computing business slightly re-accelerated and its Teams messaging and collaboration software won new users, as a pandemic-driven shift",tech +"Sanwo-Olu’s Plan to Scrap Governors’ Pension Courageous, Says Tinubu",A former governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has backed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's plan to repeal the Pension Law,politics +"Brazil Passes 500,000 Covid Deaths, Experts Warn of Worse Ahead","Brazil’s death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 500,000 on Saturday as experts warn that the world’s second-deadliest outbreak may worsen due",health +IMF Proposes $50bn Trust Fund to Help Low-Income Countries,"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exert heavy strain on the global economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing",business +"Attack on Ortom Should Not be Politicised, Buhari Says, Condemns Attempt on Benue Governor’s Life","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the attack by gunmen on Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom should not be politicised, describing",politics +Uganda Unveils Herbal Medicine to Treat Covid,Health authorities in Uganda have approved a locally manufactured herbal medicine to treat Covid-19 patients and other viral infections. The,health +"Virgil Abloh, Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton and Off-White Founder, Dies of Cancer at 41","Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh died Sunday of cancer, according to a tweet by luxury group LVMH. He",entertainment +"Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML Lead Headies Nominations","The nominations for the Headies, Nigeria's premier music award show, have been released, with Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML and Burna Boy gaining",entertainment +Tesla Reduces Price of Model S Sedan,"America’s electric vehicle company Tesla has reduced the price of its Model S sedan to $69,420. Chief Executive Officer Elon",business +"Nigeria’s Parliament Amends Electoral Act Yet Again, to Allow President, Governors, Others Vote in Party Primaries","Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday amended the Electoral Act, 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ - all those elected - to participate",politics +Nigeria Scraps Post-Arrival PCR Covid Test for Fully Vaccinated Travellers,Nigeria's federal government has scrapped post-arrival PCR COVID tests for fully vaccinated travellers entering Nigeria. This was contained in a,health +"Late Diego Maradona’s Brother, Hugo, Dies Of Heart Attack At 52","Hugo Maradona, the younger brother of football legend Diego, has passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a",sports +"$29bn Lost in 6 Years as Nigeria’s Economy Bleeds from Massive Oil Theft, High Pipeline Repair Cost","A combination of huge oil pipeline repairs cost and a high-level crude oil theft are bleeding the Nigerian economy, with",business +Lawmakers Invite CBN Chief Emefiele and FIRS Chair Nami Over Subsidy Payments,"Members were angry that the CBN Governor sent a deputy, while the FIRS Chairman sent his special assistant.Read more",business +"Restructuring of Nigeria inevitable, Says Yoruba Socio-political Group Leader Adebanjo","Leader of the Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation (Afenifere), Chief Ayo Adebanjo , Wednesday, said restructuring of the country is inevitable,",politics +OPEC+ Misses Oil Supply Target as Over-Compliance Hits 117% in November,Compliance with oil production cuts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies known as OPEC+ stood,business +Hayatu-deen Wants to Change the Character and Complexion of Nigeria’s Politics,"Former banker and presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Hayatu-deen, says he is in the",politics +FIFA Clears 26-Man Squads for 2022 World Cup,"FIFA has approved bigger 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar, deciding Thursday to extend football's relaxation of rules",sports +"Oil Theft, Petrol Subsidy Push Nigeria’s Currency Past N700/$1 in Parallel Market",This is against the backdrop of unbridled borrowing and rising debt service cost which exceeded revenue by as much as,business +"Nigeria: I Will End Hunger, Insecurity If Elected President, Says Former Senator President Saraki","Former Nigerian Senate President and presidential aspirant on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki has",politics +"Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift Make Forbes’ Most Powerful Women List","Rihanna, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have made it on to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the",entertainment +Malawi’s President Dissolves Cabinet Over Corruption Allegations,"Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved the country’s entire cabinet amid charges of corruption against several ministers, he announced in",politics +Anger Over Photos of Maradona in Open Coffin,Three workers hired to help with the funeral and burial of Diego Maradona have been condemned for taking photos next,sports +Trump Blasts Michigan Governor Whitmer as Crowd Chants ‘Lock Her Up’,"US President Donald Trump, who played down the coronavirus pandemic from its onset, criticized Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer on",politics +US Firm Kimberly-Clark Expands Investment in Nigeria to Over $100m,The United States has said it is proud to be one of the largest foreign investors in Nigeria as leading,business +California First US State to Require Covid Vaccines for Schoolchildren,California will become the first US state to require COVID-19 vaccinations for children to attend public and private schools in,health +"‘The Most Significant Event in Months’: Australian Open to Allow 30,000 Fans Per Day","Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.",sports +Nigeria: NSCDC Assures INEC Officials of Safety During Osun Election,NSCDC has assured members of the NYSC and the INEC of safety of election materials.Read more,politics +Neymar Carried Off on Stretcher in PSG Loss to Lyon,Paris St-Germain forward Neymar was carried off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury during,sports +"AfDB to Lend $500m to Women in 2022, Says Adesina","The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Sunday said the bank would lend $500 million to",business +"Naira Strengthens, as Bank CEOs Pledge Support for New CBN FX Policy","The naira appreciated to N520 to a dollar on the parallel market on Thursday, stronger than the N525 to a",business +Republicans Seek Delay Until February to Give Trump ‘Fair’ Impeachment Trial,Republicans in the US Senate are asking Democrats to delay the start of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until,politics +UN Supports Nigeria’s Economic Sustainability Plan with $250m,"The United Nations (UN) has boosted Nigeria's Economic Sustainability Plan with $250 million. The offer, which is aimed at complementing",business +Sublime City Go Top After Hitting Five at West Brom,Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a superb 5-0 victory over West Brom. A first-half,sports +Paradigm Shift: Women Take Great Leap in Nigeria’s Banking Sector,The banking industry has made a dramatic leap in its Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles (NSBP) with the recent appointments of,business +Europe Torn Over Whether to Take Putin’s Help on Vaccines,Europe's lackluster vaccination program has presented one of the continent's greatest foes with a golden opportunity to score a serious,politics +"Nigeria: Parallel Congresses Hit APC in Lagos, Oyo, Sokoto, A’Ibom, Ogun, Others",The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) deepened on Saturday as the local government congresses were characterised by protests,politics +MTN Nigeria Plans N600bn Infrastructure Investment In Three Years,"As part of improving telecommunications services across the country, MTN Nigeria has announced an investment of over N600 billion in",business +"Nigeria: BoI Eyes $10bn from Foreign Investors, Disbursed N1.2trn in Seven Years","President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday commended the board and management of the Bank of Industry (BoI) for contributing to the",business +"Italy Face Spain, Belgium Clash with France in Nations League Semis",World Cup holders France will play Belgium in the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League following Thursday's draw for the,sports +"Ford Motor Issues Green Bonds, to Retire $5bn In High-Interest Debt","Ford Motor plans to retire up to $5 billion in high-interest debt and tap into the fast-growing market for ""green""",business +Husband a ‘Suspect’ as Kenyan Record-Breaking Athlete Tirop Found Dead,Kenyan world record holder Agnes Tirop has been found stabbed to death at her home in the western town of,sports +"Osaka, Nadal Both Withdraws From Wimbledon",The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will be without two of the world's best tennis stars after Naomi Osaka followed Rafael Nadal,sports +"Merit Not Zone Should Determine Nigeria’s Next President, Says Sokoto Governor Tambuwal",Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has stressed that merit and not the zone a person comes from should determine who,politics +Newcastle One Point from Safety After Thumping Leicester 4-2,Newcastle moved to within one point of Premier League safety with an impressive win over Champions League-chasing Leicester City. Joe,sports +CBN Unveils Plans to Introduce USSD Code to Improve eNaira,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code,business +NNPC to Borrow $3.8bn to Acquire Dangote Refinery Shares,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is planning to borrow $3.8 billion to actualise its agenda of acquiring a 20,business +"Visa, Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia Over Ukranian Invasion",U.S. payments firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc on Saturday said they were suspending operations in Russia over the invasion,business +"APC Chairmanship Race: Al-Makura Rejects Buhari’s Choice, Solicits Support in Ondo","A chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Tanko Al-Makura has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s reported endorsement",politics +"Diesel Hike, Energy Crisis May Cause Job Losses, Nigerian Manufacturers Warn",The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has appealed to the federal and state governments to protect industries from the erratic,business +"Nigeria Government Counters Edo State, Says Sports Festival Will Proceed as Planned",The Nigerian Government has maintained that activities at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Edo State will continue as planned.,sports +Nigeria: APC May Screen Presidential Aspirants Tuesday,Strong indications emerged Sunday night that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may screen all its presidential aspirants on Tuesday. The,politics +Man City to Confirm Premier League’s Biggest Ever Transfer with £100m Grealish Deal: Daily Mail,"Reports in the United Kingdom suggest Manchester City will complete a record-breaking, £100million deal for Jack Grealish after the England",sports +"Djokovic’s Three-Year Visa Ban Could End Early ‘Under Right Circumstances,’ Australia PM Morrison Says","Tennis star Novak Djokovic could return to Australia sooner than anticipated following his deportation, the country's prime minister says. The",sports +MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50 Points Leads Bucks to First NBA Title in 50 Years,"Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O'Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there",sports +Incumbent PM Arden Wins New Zealand Election by Landslide,"New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country's general election. With most ballots tallied,",politics +"Diego Maradona’s Body ‘Must be Conserved’ for Paternity Tests, Court Rules","The body of late soccer great Diego Maradona ""must be conserved"" in case his DNA is needed in a paternity",sports +OPEC: Nigeria’s Oil Sector Growth Declined by 19.8% in Q4 2020,Nigeria’s oil and gas industry growth declined by 19.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the,business +La Liga: Madrid Go Level at the Top with Atletico,Goals from Casemiro and Karim Benzema on Wednesday gave Real Madrid a win over Granada to take them level on,sports +Saudi Aramco Sees Q3 2021 Income Rise to $30.4bn,"The world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, reported $30.4 billion in third-quarter net income on Sunday, bolstered by a surge",business +Fresh Covid-19 Spike in Rwanda as Government Mulls Lockdown,Rwanda is experiencing a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths despite ongoing vaccination efforts days after President Paul Kagame,health +Rewane: Buhari’s Leadership Style Delivering Poorest Economic Outcomes Since 1999,Rewane made the evaluation in a presentation he made during the August edition of the monthly Lagos Business School’s Breakfast,business +Biden Says Future Rests in Renewable Energy,"US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said the ""future rests in renewable energy"" as he put distance between his",tech +"US Regulators Say Moderna Vaccine is Highly Effective, Paving Way for Approval","Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and 94% effective at preventing the virus, according to the US Food and Drug",health +Dr. Dre Ordered to Pay Nicole Young $300K a Month in Spousal Support,"Dr. Dre has been ordered to temporarily pay his ex-wife, Nicole Young, nearly $300,000 a month in spousal support starting",entertainment +Ogunlewe: Tinubu Should Run for President in 2023,"Former Lagos State governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has waited patiently in the wings",politics +Nigeria’s Central Bank Revokes Licences of Eight Payment Service Providers,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of seven payment service providers and one payment switching,business +Reggae Singer-songwriter Johnny Nash Dies Aged 80,"American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died at the aged",entertainment +Amazon Drops French Black Friday Ad Campaign as Lockdown Starts,"Amazon is withdrawing advertising for pre-Black Friday discounts in France, after the government said the campaign was unfair to small",business +‘Justice for Diego’: Argentines Demand Answers in Maradona Death,"Hundreds of Argentines protested on Wednesday to demand justice for the death of Diego Maradona, as experts met earlier this",sports +"Verstappen, Scroll Escape Punishment in Portuguese GP, Bottas Fastest",Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll escaped punishment following an investigation into a crash during practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix.,sports +Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Be Recalled as Nike Agrees to Settle Lawsuit,"Nike says the art collective which made ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of human blood in the soles has",entertainment +Ajax and Cameroon Goalkeeper Andre Onana Banned One Year for Doping Violation,"Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, linked with Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund recently, has been banned from football for a year for",sports +Nigeria Loses $2.5bn in July as Oil Production Falls to 1.083m bpd,"The production deficit exceeded 700,000bpd, despite assurances of increased drillingRead more",business +ICAO to Conduct Nigeria Aviation Sector Safety Audit in Q3,"The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu has disclosed that the International Civil Aviation",business +"‘I’m 66, the Last Thing I Want Is to Catch Covid’: Allardyce Calls for Football ‘Circuit Break’",West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says football needs a break after the Premier League returned its highest number of positive,sports +Rivers Governor Wike Declares Interest in Nigeria’s Presidency,Governor Nyisom Wike of Rivers State has declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria,politics +"Nigeria: States Yet to Take Action to End Open Defecation By 2025, as Minister Says Only 38 LGAs Open Defecation Free","Despite several plans and actions put in place to ensure Nigeria is open defecation free by 2025, the country's Minister",health +"Nigeria: Oil Regulator Meets with Producers, Pushes for Accurate Data on Stolen Crude",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday met with Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) and the Oil Producers,business +Tory Lanez Denies Shooting Megan Thee Stallion in New Album,"Rita Osakwe American rapper Tory Lanez has released a surprise 17-track album in which he denied shooting chart-topping rapper, Megan Thee",entertainment +"Arsenal Must Not Put a Foot Wrong in the Second Leg, Saka Says after Scoring in Europa Draw at Benfica",Bukayo Saka warned his Arsenal team-mates that they cannot put a foot wrong when they face Benfica in the second,sports +Peugeot Shareholders Back Fiat Chrysler’s $52bn Merger,Shareholders in Peugeot owner PSA have given the green light to the French company's merger with Fiat Chrysler. The move,business +"Canada Lifts Travel Ban on Nigeria, 9 Other African Countries",Canada announced on Friday the lifting of a ban on foreign travellers from Nigeria and nine other African countries. The,business +Zinedine Zidane Steps Down as Real Madrid Head Coach,"Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid head coach for the second time, the club have confirmed. The Frenchman",sports +South African Scientists Brace for Wave Propelled by Omicron Variant,"As the world grapples with the emergence of the new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19, worried scientists in South Africa",health +"Buhari Will Guide APC on Zoning, Says Ogun Governor Abiodun",Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has given an assurance that President Muhammadu Buhari would give the ruling All Progressives,politics +"Nigeria: Deputy Oil Minister Sylva, Women Affairs Minister Tallen Back Out of Political Ambitions, Retain Ministerial Positions","Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, and Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Paullen Tallen, have chickened",politics +"Nigeria Targets Twitter, Other Digital Platforms to Help Generate $25bn Tax Revenue in 2022","As a way of generating N10.1 trillion (about $25 billion) revenue in the year 2022, the social media platforms, including",tech +"Edo: Obaseki, Oshiomhole Slam INEC over Conduct of Poll","Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and a former National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, have both",politics +Man United Rescue Draw at Southampton to Equal Premier League Record,Manchester United matched a Premier League record of 27 matches unbeaten away from home with a 1-1 draw at Southampton,sports +"Disbelief, Support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s Elimination","“Masaka"" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of",sports +Zenith Bank Launches Artificial Intelligence Chatbot ZIVA,"Zenith Bank Plc has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Chatbot on WhatsApp named ZIVA (Zenith Intelligent Virtual Assistant), which",business +Apple Closes in on $3tn Market Value,"Apple Inc's market value hovered just shy of the $3 trillion mark on Monday, following a stunning run over the",tech +US-Nigeria Investment Summit to Hold in New York,The US-Nigeria Investments Summit has announced it will hold a global trade and investment event for 2021 in September. The,business +Samsung Beats Apple in US Smartphone Race for First Time in Years,"Samsung managed to outperform Apple’s smartphone sales on the latter’s home turf for the first time in years, new market",business +Airlines Warn Erratic Global Covid Rules Could Delay Recovery,"Global airlines on Tuesday wrapped up their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, voicing optimism about",business +"Bamford Hat-trick Lifts Leeds to Third, Denies Villa Perfect Start",Leeds United ended Aston Villa's winning start and ruined their chance of going top of the Premier League thanks to,sports +"Friendlies Putting Players at Risk, Says Players’ Union","International friendlies may cause ""huge problems"" during the coronavirus pandemic, says the world players' union general secretary. Fifpro's Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said",sports +"Nigeria Lost $1bn Revenue to Crude Oil Theft in Q1, NUPRC Boss Komolafe Says","Nigeria lost $1 billion in revenue during the first quarter of this year due to crude oil theft, the Chief",business +FIFA Ban: Temporary Reprieve for Ahmad as CAS Upholds CAF President’s Appeal,"The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has granted suspended Confederation of African (CAF) President, Ahmad Ahmad a temporary reprieve",sports +"OPEC Leaves Production Plan Unchanged, Cancels Ministers’ Meeting",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies on Tuesday resolved to stick to plans for a phased,business +"Former PSG Striker, Cavani, Set to Join Man United",Former Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is due to fly into England on Sunday to join Manchester United. The Uruguay,sports +"Ivana Trump, Ex-Wife of Former US President Trump, Dead at 73","Ivana Trump, the Czech American ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr., died",entertainment +"Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $43bn, So It Can Be ‘Transformed as Private Company’","Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share, saying the social media company needs to be transformed privately,",tech +Kaduna Governorship Race: APC Retains Muslim-Muslim Ticket as Uba Sani Picks El-Rufai’s Deputy,"The governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has picked Dr. Hadiza",politics +Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 40 Million,"Worldwide coronavirus cases have passed the 40 million mark, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University. Experts believe the",health +Oil Price Hits 30-month High on OPEC’s Demand Rally Forecast,"Crude oil prices Tuesday climbed to the highest point in more than two-and-a-half years, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting",business +Nigeria: Presidential Aspirant Tinubu’s Support Group DG Quits APC,"The Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups Management Council, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin, a",politics +OPEC Raises Oil Demand Growth on Stronger Economic Recovery,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised its forecast for crude oil demand growth this year on the,business +Apple Delays Return to Office Indefinitely,"Apple Inc is delaying its return to office plans indefinitely, Bloomberg News reported, while the company said it has temporarily closed",business +"Queretaro v Atlas: At Least 26 Injured, Match Abandoned as Fans Fight at Mexican Match",At least 26 people were injured when violence broke out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico. The,sports +"Nigeria’s 2021 Budget Unrealistic, Opposition Senators Say",Many Nigerian senators have described the country's 2021 Appropriation Bil of N13.082 trillion as one that is unrealistic and unachievable.,politics +Nigeria’s Opposition PDP Says No Decision Yet on Zoning of 2023 Presidential Election Ticket,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it had not yet decided on the zone that would produce,politics +"Nigeria: APC Governors Bow to Buhari, Agree on Adamu as Consensus Candidate for Party Chairman",The coast appears clear for the March 26 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as President Muhammadu,politics +Andy Murray Tests Positive for Coronavirus Leaving Australian Open Hopes in Doubt,"Andy Murray has tested positive for coronavirus just weeks ahead of the Australian Open, according to reports. Murray is set",sports +"Buhari Signs Nigeria’s 2022 Budget, to Seek Amendment Due to ‘Worrisome Changes’ By Parliament",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill. The,politics +"Oil Price Surge: As NNPC Falters, Saudi Aramco’s Q1 Profit Jumps 82% to $40bn","As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) continues to default in its contribution to the federation account, Saudi Aramco,",business +Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High,"Bitcoin topped $28,500 for the first time ever on December 30th of 2020 and is up around 47% so far",business +World Bank Lists Nigeria Among Countries with Huge Unbanked Population,The World Bank has named Nigeria as one of the seven countries that contribute to half of the global population,business +Rap Legend Busta Rhymes Shows Off Dramatic Weight Loss,Rap legend Busta Rhymes has shared a dramatic body transformation ahead of his new album. The rapper took to Instagram,entertainment +"Nigeria: APC Moves to Retain Buni as Interim Chairman, Bello as Acting Chair","In a dramatic turn of events, leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have agreed to keep Yobe",politics +World Champion France Beat Germany on Calamitous Own Goal By Hummels,France outclassed Germany in a 2020 European Championship victory whose scoreline belied the dominance of Didier Deschamps' team in their,sports +Nigeria: Presidency Says Opposition PDP Not in Position to Win 2023 Elections,Nigeria’s Presidency Tuesday ruled out the possibility of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winning the 2023 presidential election in,politics +Nigerian Politicians Meet with Past Leaders to Endorse Southern Aspirants for 2023 Presidency,"Prominent Nigerians led by a northern elder-statesman, are making nationwide consultation to ensure that political parties, especially the major ones",politics +Nigeria: APC Holds State Congresses Amid Internal Crisis,"With the dust raised by the local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yet to settle, the party",politics +"Sociedad 0-4 Man Utd: We’re out to Correct Last Season’s Europa Mistakes, Solskjaer Says",Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United side are out to correct last season's Europa League mistakes after they took,sports +Pogba Threatens Legal Action over Reports He Was Quitting France National Team,"Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after ""total fake"" reports said he was",sports +"Bayern Outlast Stubborn Sevilla, Win UEFA Super Cup",Javi Martinez scored the winner in extra time to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the UEFA,sports +WHO Chief Backs Tokyo Olympics Days Before Opening Ceremony,"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has thrown his weight behind the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics,",sports +"Trade Restrictions Policy Meant to Protect Local Industries, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Tells Okonjo-Iweala","The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday defended the apex bank's restrictive trade policy, stressing",business +Nigeria: House Passes Bill Seeking to Regulate Broadcast Practice,Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed for second reading a Bill seeking to regulate the practice of the broadcasting profession,politics +Instagram Apologises for Incorrectly Labelling #EndSARS Posts as False Information,"Instagram has apologized for wrongly labelling posts in support of Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests as false. On Wednesday, Facebook and Instagram",tech +"England’s Chilwell, Mount to Self-isolate after Gilmour’s Positive Covid Test; Scotland Players Won’t",England's Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are doubts for Tuesday's game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate as a,sports +Messi Replaced on PSG Home Debut,Lionel Messi made his home debut for Paris St-Germain but was replaced in the second half as they went on,sports +Nigerian Pidgin English Approved as Foreign Language for Oscars,"Nigerian Pidgin English has been accepted as a foreign language for the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. The",entertainment +China’s Manufacturing PMI Drops to 7-month Low,"The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI fell to a seven-month low of 51.5 in January 2021 from 53.0 in December,",business +"Reeling from US sanctions, China’s Huawei Plans Foray into Electric Vehicles","China’s Huawei plans to make electric vehicles under its own brand and could launch some models this year, four sources",business +Talks to Agree Joshua-Fury Superfight Could ‘Take Just Two Days’,"Talks to agree a bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for 2021 could take just ""a couple of days""",sports +"Xiaomi to Open Car Plant in Beijing with Annual Output of 300,000 Vehicles","Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp will build a plant that can produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Beijing for its electric vehicle",tech +Nigeria Senate President Lawan Loses out as Placeholder Goes Rogue with Senatorial Ticket,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Yobe North in the 2023 elections, Bashir Machina, has denied stepping down",politics +Nigeria: Kano Governor Ganduje Insists 2018 Videos Showing  Him ‘Recieving Bribes’ Were Doctored,"Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje has said his administration will deal with those behind the 2018 ""tampered videos"" that allegedly",politics +"Naira Falls to N470 /1$, Weakest Level in Six Weeks",There were indications on Friday that the naira had fallen to its weakest level in six weeks in informal trading,business +"Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele ‘Focused on Robust Monetary Policy, Building Strong Financial System’","Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday, reiterated that he was currently focused on achieving",business +"Biden to Sign Executive Orders Reversing Trump Actions in First Days in Office, to Rejoin WHO and Paris Accord",US President-elect Joe Biden is set to make good on his longstanding promise to immediately sign a number of executive,politics +"Bitcoin Slide Continues, Heads for Worst Week Since March 2020","Bitcoin fell heavily on Friday and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since last March, as worries over its",business +Global Death Toll From Covid-19 Hits Two Million,The global death toll from COVID-19 topped two million on Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled,health +Nigeria: More Trouble as States Drag FG to Supreme Court Over Stamp Duties Collection,It now appears that more states of the federation have woken up from slumber and are now determined to  achieve,business +Nigeria: Peter Obi’s Presidential Aspiration Suffers Setback as Fresh Litigation Rocks Labour Party,"Plans by former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to contest next year's presidential election on the platform of Labour",politics +Late Foden Strike Lifts Man City Over Dortmund in Champions League Quarter-final,Manchester City secured a last-gasp victory against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Etihad Stadium,sports +Nigeria Reiterates Commitment to Global Environmental Sustainability,"Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to Global Environmental sustainability and achievement of the",health +Court Clears Way for CBN’s eNaira Launch,"The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday okayed the take-off of the Central Bank of Nigeria Digital Currency (CBDC) also",business +US Supreme Court Conservatives Lean Against Biden Business Vaccine Policy,Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Friday questioned the legality of President Joe Biden's pandemic-related vaccine-or-testing mandate for large businesses,business +"Gilat Telecom to Unlock Huge Network Availability, Bandwidth Capacity across Africa","Gilat Telecom a global multinational communications service provider with presence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, has announced significant",business +Brazil Divided on Renaming Maracanã Stadium after Pelé,"Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium",sports +Aston Martin Expects Better 2021 Sales after Deep Losses,Carmaker Aston Martin said a turnaround plan would see it takes the first steps towards profitability and boost sales this,business +Japan Vaccination Uncertainty Casts Doubts Over Olympics,"Japan is publicly adamant that it will stage its postponed Olympics this summer. But to pull it off, many believe",sports +"AFCON: Salah’s Egypt Defeat Hosts Cameroon on Penalties, to Play Mane’s Senegal in Final","Egypt beat Cameroon 3-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final, ending the hosts’ hopes of glory",sports +Airlines Worldwide Rush to Change Flights Over US 5G Dispute,"Airlines across the world, including the long-haul carrier Emirates, rushed Wednesday to cancel or change flights heading into the U.S.",business +Netflix Plans ‘Squid Game’ Reality Show with Biggest Cash Prize in TV History; No Fatal Consequences,"Netflix Inc's most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service greenlit ""its biggest reality",entertainment +First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to Be Named ‘Berlin’,"The German capital will receive a new “flying” ambassador: Lufthansa is naming its first Boeing 787-9 ""Berlin.” The naming ceremony",business +"Bitcoin Gains 92% in 2021, Hits Fresh High of $56,000","Bitcoin hit a fresh high in Asian trading on Saturday, extending a two-month rally that saw its market capitalisation cross",business +Thousands Protest against PM Netanyahu Ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli Elections,"Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days before the country’s",politics +"No Ban on Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, VAR Not Stolen, NFF Says","The Nigeria Football Federation has decried a stream of incorrect reports being peddled in sections of the media, in connection",sports +Alphabet’s Profit More Than Doubles Last Quarter as Google’s Advertising Business Rebounds,"Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said on Tuesday that revenue in its most recent quarter increased sharply from the same period",tech +"Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Anti-Open Grazing Bills",The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state’s Value Added Tax (VAT) and the bill that prohibits,politics +"Burna Boy Teases New Album, Releases First Single Since Grammy Win","Nigerian popstar Burna Boy is set to release a new album later this year, his first since his historic win",entertainment +"Mayweather, McGregor Rematch ‘Very Close’ in Mega Deal","Personal terms have been agreed, according to an insider, but there are still arguments over the number of rounds.Read more",sports +Osun Election: PDP’s Adeleke Challenges Incumbent APC Governor Oyetola,Osun State will Saturday decide whether Gov. Oyetola APC should continue for another four years or elect a new man,politics +"Presidential Race: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amosun Not Suitable for Nigeria’s Current Work Plan, Nwajiuba Says","With just a few days to the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential hopeful and former Minister",politics +"‘Stay Out of Politics,’ Republican Leader McConnell Tells US CEOs, Warns of ‘Consequences’","US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the",politics +"Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High Above $68,000 Amid Wider Crypto Rally","The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has surged to a fresh record high of over $68,000. The price",business +"Ethiopia Developing Local Social Media Platform to Rival Twitter, Facebook","Ethiopia's communications security agency says the East African country is developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, though",tech +Global Financial Crisis Looms as US Risks Defaulting on National Debt,"The global financial market may be heading towards an imminent crisis, as the United States is currently facing the risk",business +YouTube Suspends Trump’s Account Over Violence Concerns,"YouTube has suspended US President Donald Trump’s channel for at least a week amid concerns over “ongoing potential for violence,”",tech +UK Begins Hotel Quarantine for Arrivals from High-risk Countries,Britain’s newly established quarantine hotels received their first guests on Monday as the government tries to prevent new variants of,health +"Seplat Issues Historic $650m Five-year Bond, Becomes Nigeria’s Largest-ever Oil and Gas Bond Issuer","Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc (Seplat), a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)",business +"Cristiano Ronaldo Casts Doubt on Juventus Future, Targets Euro 2020 Glory With Portugal",Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to commit his future to Juventus ahead of Portugal's start to Euro 2020. Ronaldo has a,sports +"Fixing Nigeria’s Challenges Must Precede 2023 Elections, Northern Elders Insist",Northern elders on Wednesday said the various challenges facing Nigeria must be fixed before the nation could hold a general,politics +Barkindo: OPEC Has Continued to Grow Despite Doomsday Predictions,"Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) , Dr Sanusi Barkindo, at the weekend stated that the",business +Man United Beat Luton 3-0 in Carabao Cup,Manchester United progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with 3-0 victory at Championship side Luton on Tuesday.,sports +Tottenham Defeat Wolves to Keep Faint Hopes of Champions League Qualification,Premier League side Tottenham kept their faint hopes of Champions League qualification alive after a 2-0 home win against Wolves,sports +Apple Delays Return to Office Indefinitely,"Apple Inc is delaying its return to office plans indefinitely, Bloomberg News reported, while the company said it has temporarily closed",tech +Britney Spears Announces Engagement to Sam Asghari,"Britney Spears has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Sam Asghari. The singer posted a video of the couple",entertainment +Edo Election: Ize-Iyamu Optimistic of Victory,"Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Edo gubernatorial election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, cast his vote at Ugboko",politics +Tinubu’s Search for VP Candidate Begins; See the Likely Contenders,"The emergence, on Wednesday, of a former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the presidential candidate of the",politics +Spurs ‘Failed at the Basics of Life’: Mourinho Carpets Players after Europa Loss to Dinamo Zagreb,"Jose Mourinho apologised to Tottenham fans and said his players failed ""at the basics of life"" after they threw away",sports +Nigeria’s Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Say Eight More Years of Northern Presidency Unacceptable,Nigeria's Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has issued a stern warning to those trying to do away with,politics +"Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Togolese Officials to Take Charge of Nigeria, Liberia Clash","World football governing body, FIFA has appointed Togolese official, Kouassi Attisso Attiogbe as the referee for next Friday’s FIFA World",sports +"Nigeria’s Economy No Longer Dependent on Oil, Says NNPC GMD Kyari","The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari, on Monday said the Nigerian",business +"Nigeria to Benefit as IMF Approves $45bn for Low, Middle-Income Countries","The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $45billion trust fund to help low and vulnerable middle-income countries, including Nigeria",business +"Nigeria: INEC Says It Has Received Substantial Funds to Prepare for 2023 Elections, Gives Reasons Independence Can’t Be Fully Guaranteed","Ahead of next year's general elections, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday disclosed that it has received a",politics +Nigeria’s Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi Joins 2023 Presidential Race,"After months of speculations over his political ambition, Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Saturday declared his ambition to contest",politics +Kylie Jenner Named Highest Paid Celebrity Of 2020,"Kylie Jenner has been named the highest paid celebrity of 2020 by Forbes, after she raked in just under $600",entertainment +West Ham 3-2 Leicester: Lingard Fires Brace as Hammers Reclaim Fourth Spot,Jesse Lingard continued his remarkable scoring run as West Ham narrowly resisted a late Leicester fightback in a key clash,sports +"Ese Brume Wins Long Jump Bronze, Nigeria’s First Medal at Tokyo Olympics",Ese Brume has won the first medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in women’s,sports +"Absence From S/South Summit Not Out of Disrespect, Presidency Explains",The Nigerian presidency has expressed regret over the absence of its delegation from a meeting of South-South stakeholders that was fixed for Tuesday,politics +Over a Dozen Vaccinated Doctors Dead Amid Indonesia Covid Surge,"More than a dozen fully vaccinated doctors have died of Covid-19 in Indonesia, according to a medical association, as the",health +Bill Cosby Regains Freedom after Court Overturns Sex Assault Conviction,Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him,entertainment +"AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Maul São Tomé 10-0, Eclipse 63-year Old Record","In only his second competitive match in charge of Nigeria, 62 –year old Portuguese José Santos Peseiro led the Super",sports +GAGE Awards Announces Panel of Judges as Nominations Come to a Close,"Months of deliberation has secured a superb lineup of Nigeria’s industry key figures, a fitting panel to consider, discuss and",entertainment +"Nigeria To Honour Chioma Ajunwa, ‘Dream Team’, other Sports Icons on Friday",Sixty of the men and women who have made Nigeria proud in sports since independence in 1960 are to be,sports +"Helen McCrory, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Star, Dies at 52","Helen McCrory, the English actor who played Narcissa Malfoy in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise and Polly Gray in ‘Peaky Blinders,’",entertainment +"Nigeria Imports Refined Petroleum Products Worth $28bn Yearly, Says Energy Consultant",The cost of importing petroleum products of all kinds into Nigeria has soared to over $28 billion on an annual,business +"Morocco, Mali Battle to Scoreless Draw on Day 4 of Aisha Buhari Cup",Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses and the Female Eagles of Mali fought out the first stalemate of the maiden edition of Aisha,sports +Nigeria: Central Bank Advocates Private Sector Funding to Tackle 22m Housing Deficit,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stressed the need for the mobilisation of private sector funding to redress the,business +"Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to Perform at Biden Inauguration","US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will feature performances by Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, organizers announced Thursday, making the traditional",entertainment +"UK Approves Covid Vaccines Administered in Nigeria, ‘Irrespective of Where They Are Manufactured’","The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, on Saturday, debunked statements suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccines administered in Nigeria",health +Benzema Double Helps Real Madrid into Champions League Last 16,Two headed goals from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid reach the Champions League knockout stages with a convincing 2-0 home,sports +"Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Other European Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine","Italy's medicines regulator on Monday announced the precautionary, temporary ban on using AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine amid new reports of people",health +Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of Wimbledon Semifinal with Torn Abdominal Muscle,Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon ahead of Friday's semifinal match against Nick Kyrgios with a torn abdominal muscle.Read more,sports +"Bitcoin Soars Above $50,000 for First Time Since May","Bitcoin has surpassed all odds to climb above $50,000 on Monday for the first time in three months. The unit",business +US Signs MOU with NLNG to Make Bonny Island Malaria-free Zone,Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two United States government development,health +"Venezuelans Head to Polls in Regional, Local Elections as Opposition Returns",Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday in local and regional elections which represent a major challenge for electoral authorities,politics +"Pfizer Shot Less Effective in South Africa after Omicron Emerges, Study Shows",Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine has been less effective in South Africa at keeping people infected with the virus out of hospital,health +BBC Secures Major Deal with ARISEPlay,"Content company, BBC Studios on Wednesday, announced that it has secured a major deal with streaming service, ARISEPlay, in Nigeria.",entertainment +Pogba Winner Eliminates AC Milan from Europa League,Paul Pogba returned from injury to send Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says,sports +South Korea’s LG Pulls Out of Smartphone Business Globally Following Mounting Losses,"South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move",tech +Chelsea Go Top of Premier League With 3-1 Win Over Leeds,Fans returned to Stamford Bridge just in time to see Chelsea go top of the Premier League as they came,sports +Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker Xpeng Secures $2bn Credit Line to Expand Manufacturing,Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc said on Tuesday it has secured a credit line of 12.8 billion yuan ($2,business +"Nigeria: Picking a Southerner As Presidential Candidate is Delightful, Afenifere","The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday said the choice of a Southerner as the presidential candidate by the All",politics +"Super Eagles Shoot Down Liberia’s Lone Star, Set Sights on Cape Verde’s Sharks",Two strikes from the penalty spot earned Nigeria all three points against the Lone Star of Liberia at the Grand,sports +"Nigeria: Despite Power Shift Clamour, Northern PDP May Present Presidential Aspirants","Despite the popular clamour for the presidency to shift to the southern part of the country, there are strong",politics +"Netflix Announces New Content from Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Adetiba","Rita Osakwe Netflix has released a list of new original series and films from Nigeria, doubling down on its commitment",entertainment +Nigeria’s Central Bank Unveils Private Sector-led Agriculture Development Scheme,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday unveiled guidelines for the operation of the Private Sector-led Accelerated Agriculture Development,business +Allianz Under Investigation in Germany Over Investment Funds,"German regulators have launched an investigation into the country's biggest financial company, Allianz, after the demise of some of its",business +WhatsApp to Let Messages Vanish after Seven Days,"WhatsApp is introducing a ""disappearing messages"" option that will erase chats from the phone of both the sender and recipient",tech +Nigerian Stock Exchange Capitalisation Hits Historic $51bn on Sustained Rally,"The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Nigerian  (NSE), which is the total value of all listed equities, hit a",business +RwandAir to Become First in Africa to Implement IATA Travel Pass,RwandAir is set to become the first African airline to trial the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass to,business +Teenage French Open Champion Targets Three More Grand Slams,"Iga Swiatek has said that she has been in shock since winning the French Open, and is now aiming to",sports +"Nigeria: Judgement on VAT Will Strengthen Campaign for Restructuring, Falana Says","Nigerian human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, on Sunday, said the judgement of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt,",business +"Man City Don’t Need to Spend £100m on One Player to Compete With Best Clubs, Guardiola Says",Pep Guardiola has said that Manchester City do not need to spend £100 million on one player to compete with,sports +"Trump Facing Legal, Political Headwinds as He Eyes Comeback","As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as",politics +Nigeria Confirms 15 Major Projects to Be Financed with $4bn Loan,Nigeria’s presidency on Saturday confirmed the 15 major projects spread across the country’s six geo-political zones to be financed with,business +"Wizkid, Davido Thrill with Live Performance of Latest Singles at THISDAY ARISE Group’s Celebration of Nigeria at 60","Against the backdrop of a colorful screen, Nigeria’s biggest pop stars thrilled a global audience as they churned out a",entertainment +"Nigeria: Yet to Decide Zoning of Ticket, PDP Releases Details of Presidential Nomination Process","In addition to setting up a 37-man committee to determine the zoning of its presidential ticket, the Peoples Democratic Party",politics +Covid-19: Hospitals in Senegal’s Capital Overwhelmed as Virus Surges,"Hospitals in Senegal's capital Dakar were ""close to saturation"" on Monday due to a surge in Covid-19 patients, with overworked medical personnel",health +Let Computers Do It: Film Set Tragedy Spurs Call to Ban Guns,"With computer-generated imagery, it seems the sky’s the limit in the magic Hollywood can produce: elaborate dystopian universes. Trips to",tech +Oil Surges Past $113 as OPEC Keeps Supply Unchanged,"Crude oil price on Wednesday continued its upswing as Brent, Nigeria’s benchmark crude, rose above $113 per barrel for the",business +Premier League ‘Has Not Discussed Pause’ Amid Rise in Coronavirus Cases,The Premier League says it has no plans to suspend the season despite a rise in positive coronavirus tests. On,sports +Crisis Looms in APC as National Vice Chairman Blasts Chairman Adamu,Barely two months after the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was,politics +"Following Devaluation of Naira, Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Outlook to ‘Stable’","Fitch, a global credit rating agency, has upgraded the outlook on Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘stable’",business +"US Slaps Tariffs on French and German Wines, Aircraft Parts Amid EU Dispute","US trade officials said on Wednesday they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and wines",business +Air Peace to Fly from Lagos and Port-Harcourt to Douala from Aug 19,"Air Peace is to commence scheduled commercial flights from Lagos and Port Harcourt to Douala, the capital of Cameroon, on",business +Naomi Osaka Faces French Open Expulsion after Media Boycott,Japan’s tennis player Naomi Osaka could be thrown out of the French Open if she continues to boycott post-match news,sports +Nigeria: INEC Publishes Notice of Election for 2023,The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened the political space for the 2023 general election after publishing the,politics +Trump’s Rivalry with His Then VP Pence Intensifies as Both Consider Vying for Presidency in 2024,The two will hold duelling rallies in Arizona on Friday as they stump for rival candidates.Read more,politics +BP Oil Merchant Says He Was Fired Over Nigeria Bribe Concerns,"Former oil merchant, Jonathan Zarembok, has alleged that he was fired by BP Plc because he voiced concerns about bribes",business +"Nigeria: Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries Non-negotiable, AGF Malami Insists","Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has stated that the constitutional provision in",politics +China Hopes to Conclude Talks on EU Investment Deal By ‘Early Date’,"China hopes lengthy negotiations for an investment deal with the European Union can wrap up at an “early date”, a",business +Japan’s Nissan Trims Loss Forecast as Auto Markets Rebound,Japan’s No. 3 automaker Nissan Motor Co on Tuesday trimmed its loss forecast for the current financial year by more,business +Japan Looks to Accept More Foreigners in Key Policy Shift,"In a major shift for a country long closed to immigrants, Japan is looking to allow foreigners in certain blue-collar",business +"MTN Nigeria to Sell 575m Shares Via Public Offer, 2 Years After Listing On NGX","Barely two years after listing on the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX), MTN Group has announced to sell 575 million shares",business +"PDP Governors Say Nigeria Becoming Failed State, Call For Urgent Restructuring",Fourteen Governors elected under the platform of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have said that there is an alarming drift,politics +Covid-19: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Goes into Self-isolation,"Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately, after one of his close aides tested positive for Covid-19",health +Report: Nigeria Earned $2.29bn through Beer Sales in 2019,A study by the Oxford Economics for the Worldwide Brewing Alliance (WBA) which was released on Thursday has revealed that,business +Elon Musk Threatens to Walk Away from Twitter Deal Over Fake Accounts,"Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing",business +Moderna Vaccine Appears to Work against New Covid Variants,"Moderna's Covid vaccine appears to work against new, more infectious variants of the pandemic virus found in the UK and",health +Flutterwave Partners with 9PSB To Enhance Development Of Financial Services in Nigeria,"To create a seamless payment ecosystem for Nigerians, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has partnered with 9 Payment Service",business +"Tobi Amusan Becomes First Nigerian to Win Diamond League Title, Sets African Record in 100m Hurdles",Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan set a new African record in the 100m Hurdles event after storming to a winning time of,sports +Iceland Coach Resigns After Failure to Qualify for Euros,Swedish coach Erik Anders Harem has announced his resignation as coach of Iceland after the Nordic nation failed to qualify,sports +"Nigeria Seeks Lower Oil Production Costs, Targets 40bn Barrels Reserve",Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday called on the operators of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to search for more,business +Lewandowski Double Helps Bayern Beat Dortmund to Win German Super Cup,"Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 to win the German Super Cup on Tuesday, continuing",sports +South African Billionaire Club Owner Patrice Motsepe Elected New CAF President,"South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has been elected CAF President. Motsepe succeeds disgraced Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who is serving",sports +Gas Shortage Cripples Power Plants in Nigeria’s Southwest Region,"All the power plants in the South-west are non-functional as a result of gas constraints, the Niger Delta Power Holding",business +"Comments on COVID-19 Vaccine Taken Out of Context, Says Kenya’s Health Minister",Kenya's Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe has said his comments on doubts about a COVID-19 vaccine were taken out of context.,health +Guinea Soldiers Say on TV That President Conde ‘Taken’ and Government ‘Dissolved’,Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said in a short broadcast on state television that they,politics +Nigeria: Resident Doctors Commence Strike Despite Meeting With Government Delegation,Resident doctors in Nigeria have commenced an indefinite strike despite meeting with a federal government delegation to resolve pending issues.,health +Nigeria: Presidency Accuses Benue Governor Ortom of Being an ‘Ethnic Jingoist’ Fanning Embers of Disunity,"The presidency has reacted to some recent utterances by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, where he accused President Muhammadu",politics +Spain Through to Euro 2020 Quarters After Thrilling 5-3 Win Over Croatia,A thrilling 5-3 extra-time victory saw Spain reach the quarterfinals at Euro 2020 over Croatia in Copenhagen. Goals from Pablo,sports +Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Sirika Says Air Passengers Entitled to Refunds on Delayed Flights,"Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that local air passengers in Nigeria who suffer flight delays at the airport",business +Nigeria’s EbonyLife Signs First-Look Deal With Sony Pictures Television,Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Nigerian media company EbonyLife Media to develop scripted TV,entertainment +Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool: We Defied Expectations Klopp Says,Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side defied many people's expectations with their first-leg victory over RB Leipzig in the,sports +Koeman Blames VAR after Barcelona Lose to Madrid,"Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman says the video assistant referee system seems to be ""only used to make decisions against Barca""",sports +"Don’t Go to Sleep, WHO Advises Nigeria on Polio Eradication",The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria not to go to sleep on the fact that poliomyelitis has been,health +Research: India’s Deaths During Pandemic 10 Times Official Toll,"India’s excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official Covid-19 toll, likely making it modern",health +"Japan Votes in Test for New PM Kishida, Political Stability",Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to endorse the conservative government of Fumio Kishida or,politics +"Ethereum Breaks Past $3,000 to Quadruple in Value in 2021","Cryptocurrency ether broke past $3,000 on Monday to set a new record high in a dazzling rally that has outshone",tech +Tokyo Olympics: South African Sets World Swim Record,"South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker was the star of the day, setting the first individual swimming world record at the Tokyo",sports +AC Milan 0-3 Inter Milan: Lukaku Stars in Milan Derby as Inter go Four Points Clear in Serie A,Romelu Lukaku capped off Inter Milan's triumph in the Milan derby as they hammered AC Milan 3-0 to move four,sports +FIFA Clears Leicester’s Ademola Lookman to Represent Nigeria,"The Nigeria Football Federation says it has received the decision of world football –governing body, FIFA, that Leicester City FC",sports +"Tesla Buys $1.5bn in Bitcoin, Pushing Price to New High of $47,000","Tesla, the electric car company run by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, revealed on Monday that it had bought $1.5bn",business +‘Barcelona Would Be Financially Better Off Without Messi’: Interim President Tusquets Doubles Down on Exit Talk,"Barcelona interim president Carles Tusquets has attempted to clear up comments regarding the future of Lionel Messi, stating that the",sports +WHO Declares Monkeypox Global Health Emergency as Infections Soar,"The WHO label - a ""public health emergency of international concern"" - is designed to sound an alarm that a",health +Nicki Minaj Promises Unfiltered Look into Her Life in New Docuseries,Rapper Nicki Minaj is set to star in a six-part docu-series for HBO Max. The series will explore the star’s,entertainment +"Covid-19: Don’t Let Down Your Guard, Lagos Warns Churches, Mosques",The Lagos State Government Monday warned worship centres and residents of the state not to let down their guard as,health +"Nigeria’s Fintech Startup, Kuda, Raises $10m in Seed Funding","Online Fintech startup firm Kuda, out of Nigeria, that offers digital banking services, has announced it has raised $10 million",business +Next James Bond Film Pushed Back Again to 2021,"James Bond fans will have to wait almost an entire year for the next film, No Time to Die, after",entertainment +"Concerns Mount as Court Injunctions, Orders Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy: THISDAY",The increasing meddlesome interventions of the judiciary in almost every stratum of the political turf is fast threatening Nigeria’s hard-earned,politics +"Aston Villa, Newcastle First EPL Clash to Be Postponed Due to Covid-19","Newcastle United's game at Premier League rivals Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed following a ""significant increase"" in Covid-19",sports +Euro 2020: Switzerland Beat Turkey 3-1 to Keep Round of 16 Hopes Alive,Xherdan Shaqiri scored two superb goals as Switzerland secured third place in Group A at Euro 2020 with a 3-1,sports +Disney Adds Content Warning for Racism in Classic Films,"Disney has added a new content warning label on several classic animated movies, including 'Peter Pan,' 'Dumbo', and 'Lady and the",entertainment +"Facebook Spent $13bn on Safety And Security Since 2016, Now Has Over 40K Workers",Facebook has released a report stating that it has spent more than $13 billion on safety and security efforts since,tech +"Fuel Queues in Abuja, Kogi, Others May Worsen as Marketers Withdraw Services",The perennial petrol queues in and around Abuja may further deteriorate from this week as members of the Independent Petroleum,business +"Zenith Bank’s Share Price Makes History, Outperforms GTCO on NGX","For the first time in many years, the stock price of Zenith Bank Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX)",business +Roma Penalised for Fielding Ineligible Player,Serie A side AS Roma have been penalised with a 3-0 defeat for irregularly fielding player Amadou Diawara in the,sports +"Fans Can’t Return to Sports Event in October Due to COVID Spike, UK PM Says","By Editor UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed plans for fans to return to watch live sport events in",sports +Nigeria Sets Four-year Target to Eliminate Gas Flaring,Nigeria’s federal government on Monday unfolded plans to stop gas flaring in the next four years. Minister of State for,tech +Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home Covid Treatment,"U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to",health +Twitter Ban: Nigeria Parliament ‘Divided’ as Opposition PDP MPs Walk Out of Plenary,There appears to be a divided parliament as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of,politics +"Nigeria’s Central Bank Retains MPR At 11.5%, Other Parameters Unchanged",The Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee (CBN's MPC) has agreed to retain its key lending rate at 11.5,business +Film Crew Voiced Safety Complaints Before Fatal Baldwin Shooting,"Hours before actor Alec Baldwin fired a fatal gunshot from a prop gun that he had been told was safe,",entertainment +MRI Disqualifies 40 Golden Eaglets Three Weeks to U17 AFCON Qualifiers,Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets’ preparations for next month’s Under-17 AFCON qualifiers in Benin Republic has run into troubled waters as 40,sports +Abraham Stars as Mourinho’s Roma Start Serie A with Win,Two Tammy Abraham assists helped Roma make a winning league start under Jose Mourinho with victory over Fiorentina in a,sports +"Tokyo 2020: Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega Wins First Athletics Gold in 10,000m","Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega has won the first athletics gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the men’s 10,000m. The 21-year-old's",sports +"Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, Others in Race for New Oil Finds","Nigeria and other developing oil-producing nations have continued their efforts to discover more hydrocarbons, despite the global campaign against fossil",business +Swiss Prosecutors Charge Blatter and Platini with Fraud,Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini have been charged with fraud over unlawfully arranging a payment,sports +Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Still Annoys Peter Shilton,"Diego Maradona who died aged 60 on Wednesday possessed ""greatness but not sportsmanship"" said former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton who",sports +South Africa’s Continued Riots Could Cost Zimbabwe $25 million,Authorities in Zimbabwe say the country's economy will lose up to $25 million if the ongoing riots in South Africa continue for,business +"Nigeria: Organise Referendum to Separate Igbos, Stop Constitution Review, Northern Group Tells Parliament",The Coalition of Northern Groups has asked the National Assembly to organise a referendum for the separation of the Igbos from,politics +Messi Breaks Pele’s Record for Most Goals at One Club,Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's victory over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of,sports +"Nigeria: Your Utterances are Reckless, Careless, Southern/Middle Belt Alliance Tells NEF",The issue of rotational presidency sparked yet another debate on Monday following a boast at the weekend by Director of,politics +"Nigeria: Afenifere Lauds Ooni, Olubadan on Igboho, Accuses FG of Harassing Freedom Agitators","The Pan Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Monday lauded the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, for sending a delegation to",politics +New US Law Cracks Down on Shell Companies to Combat Corruption,"For years as a federal prosecutor in New York, Daniel R. Alonso led teams that had to search through a",business +Omah Lay’s ‘Bad Influence’ Tops Shazam Nigeria 2020 Chart,"Nigerian singer Omah Lay’s hit single, Bad Influence, was the most searched song of the year by Nigerian listeners on",entertainment +"#EndSARS: Nigeria’s Northern Governors Hardly Know Anything Going on in Their States, Okey Ikechukwu Says","Dr. Okey Ikechukwu, a leadership",politics +Nigeria: Uproar as Telcos Bar Outgoing Calls on Unlinked SIMs,Following the implementation of a federal government order directing telecommunication companies (telcos) to bar unlinked Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) from,business +Republicans Defy Trump to Back Capitol Riot Probe,"The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted, with Republican support, for a commission to investigate the Capitol riot. Thirty-five",politics +"WHO: Nigeria, 12 Other African Countries Yet to Surpass 10% Covid Vaccination",Nigeria and 12 other countries in Africa are yet to surpass 10 per cent full vaccination of their population against,health +Wizkid Releases Highly-anticipated ‘Made in Lagos’ Album,"Nigerian superstar Wizkid’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Made in Lagos’, has been released on Thursday, October 29 after a two-week",entertainment +Netflix Launches First Games on Smartphones,"Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription market. Starting Tuesday, the",business +Lil Wayne Returns with ‘No Ceilings 3’ Mixtape,"US rapper Lil Wayne has released his surprise DJ Khaled-hosted mixtape ‘No Ceilings 3’, the third installment in his ongoing mixtape series. The 20-track",entertainment +Atalanta Set up Coppa Italia Final with Juventus,Atalanta will face Juventus in the Coppa Italia final after beating Napoli in the semi-final thanks to two goals from,sports +"Nigeria’s Marginal Fields: We Will Not Accept People Trading in Our Papers, Says NUPRC CEO Komolafe","Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe, has said under his leadership, no",business +No Nigerian Listed as World Economic Forum Names 11 Africans Among 42 Young Global Leaders,"Three Kenyans, three South Africans, two Ghanaians, an Algerian, Namibian and Somalian made the 2022 Young Global Leaders announced Sunday",business +Nigeria’s Electoral Body Announces Date for 2023 General Elections,"Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the next general elections in Nigeria will be held on Saturday, February 18",politics +Hurkacz Stuns Federer in Straight Sets to Reach Wimbledon Semi-finals,World No 18 Hubert Hurkacz produced an inspired performance to end Roger Federer's quest for a ninth Wimbledon title and,sports +"Nigeria Concludes Marginal Field Bid Round, 80 Winners Get Award Certificates","Nigeria's Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday concluded the 2020 marginal oilfield bid round, the first successful bid since",business +"ECOWAS Administrators Seek to Curb Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows",Tax administrators of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states Thursday intensified efforts to make it difficult,business +Edo State Governorship Candidate Ize-Iyamu to Continue Pre-election Cases against Obaseki,"The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has decided",politics +China Fines Alibaba Record $2.75bn for Anti-monopoly Violations,Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules and abusing its,business +Burna Boy is Most Streamed African Artist Globally on Spotify,"Nigerian popstar Burna Boy is the most streamed African artist globally on Spotify, according to the platform’s latest statistics released",entertainment +Turkish President’s Son-in-law Resigns as Finance Minister,Turkey’s finance minister and son-in-law to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his resignation on social media late Sunday. Berat Albayrak,business +California Governor Newsom Beats back GOP-led Recall,"California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday emphatically defeated a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest",politics +Covid-19: Ethiopian Airlines ‘Ready’ to Fly Vaccines to Africa,"Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a cold chain air freight to transport temperature-sensitive medicines, including a potential Covid-19",health +Nigeria: FG Drags National Assembly to Supreme Court Over Section 84(12) of Electoral Act,Nigeria's federal government has dragged the National Assembly to the apex court in the land over the recent law barring,politics +"Following Confirmation of Otedola as Largest Shareholder, FBN Holdings Names Abdullahi New Chairman","In what is evidently a battle for the control of FBN Holdings (FBNH), Remi Babalola on Friday resigned as Chairman,",business +Man United Edge Past Watford in FA Cup,Scott McTominay's fourth-minute header was enough to give Manchester United an unconvincing victory in their FA Cup third-round tie against,sports +"Messi, Ronaldo top Forbes’ 2020 list Highest-paid Footballers","The world’s biggest footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are unsurprisingly, on top of Forbes’ 2020 list of the 10",sports +"Massive Vote Buying, Electoral Offences Marr Edo Election, Says CDD","After several weeks of electioneering and assurances from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Edo State Governorship election has",politics +"APC Governors Visit Buhari, Say They’re Happy with Tinubu’s Choice of Shettima as Running Mate",The Progressive Governors Forum says it is happy with the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of,politics +"Nigeria: Ogun, Kogi, Cross River Lead States with Highest Solid Minerals’ Revenue","Ogun, Kogi and Cross River States received the highest funds from the sale of solid minerals in 2019, inclusive of",business +Matsuyama Makes History as First Japanese to Win Masters Title,Hideki Matsuyama held off the field to win the Masters by one stroke at Augusta National and become the first,sports +"Nigeria’s Apex Court Reverses Self, Restores GTBank’s Appeal against Innoson Motors",Nigeria's Supreme Court has set aside its earlier ruling which dismissed Guaranty Trust Bank’s (GTB) appeal against a N2.4 billion,business +Mane Scores 100th Goal in Liverpool Win,Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season after Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club in,sports +Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Be Recalled as Nike Agrees to Settle Lawsuit,"Nike says the art collective which made ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of human blood in the soles has",business +"Chelsea, Leicester Clash at Wembley in Mouthwatering FA Cup Final",Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Brendan Rodgers will battle it out to try to win their first trophy in English football,sports +Congressman Says Former Democratic Presidents Could Be Impeached If Senate Goes Ahead With Trump’s Trial,One of the most influential Republicans in the United States Senate has warned that “former Democratic Presidents” could be impeached,politics +World’s Second-Biggest Miner Rio Tinto Buys Lithium Project For $825m,World’s second-biggest miner Rio Tinto Group has agreed to buy a lithium mine in Argentina for $825 million as the,business +AI Emotion-detection Software Tested on Chinese Uyghurs,A camera system that uses AI and facial recognition intended to reveal states of emotion has been tested on Uyghurs,tech +Sensational Messi Scores Twice as Barcelona Beat Athletic Bilbao to Win Copa del Rey,Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to win,sports +Enrique Backs Ramos after Missing Two Penalties against Switzerland,"Spain Head Coach, Luis Enrique, has jumped to the defence of record-breaker Sergio Ramos, who missed a pair of penalties",sports +Netherlands 6 – 1 Turkey: Depay Punishes Turks in Dominant Win,Memphis Depay scored a hat trick as the Netherlands thrashed 10-man Turkey 6-1 to claim top spot of World Cup,sports +"Australian Open Confident on Nadal, Uncertain on Djokovic",Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafa Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month’s Grand Slam despite,sports +Ford to Invest $1 Billion to Upgrade South Africa Operations,"Ford Motor Co will invest $1.05 billion in its South African manufacturing operations, including upgrades to expand production of its",business +"Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners EU on Africa’s Digital Infrastructure, EU to Invest €820m in Nigeria in 3 Years",The European Union (EU) has announced that it would invest €150 billion in Africa over a seven-year period in furtherance,business +"Tyson Fury’s Father Wants Him To Give Up WBC Belt and Fight Anthony Joshua, Not Wilder","Tyson Fury should give up his WBC belt to avoid fighting Deontay Wilder and face Anthony Joshua instead, his father",sports +Buhari Hails Super Falcons’ Qualification for 2023 Women’s World Cup,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Female Football team, the Super Falcons, for qualifying for the Women’s World Cup",sports +Travis Scott and Astroworld Organisers Sued for $750m,More than 125 people who were caught up in the deadly Astroworld music festival crush have sued rapper Travis Scott,entertainment +Nigeria: Southern PDP Governors Insist on Zoning Presidential Ticket to South,Southern governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the report of the 37-man committee,politics +"Haaland’s Agent Raiola Meets with Barcelona, Real Madrid",Erling Braut Haaland's agent Mino Raiola has met with Barcelona and Real Madrid about a move for the Borussia Dortmund,sports +"China Removes TripAdvisor, 104 Other Apps in ‘Cleansing Campaign’","China has removed 105 apps including that of US travel firm TripAdvisor Inc from app stores in the country, under",business +"Nigeria: I Have Courage to Fight Principalities Holding Nigeria Back, Says Presidential Hopeful and Governors’ Chairman Fayemi","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has declared that if offered the",politics +Lufthansa Group Successfully Secures Further Liquidity on the Capital Market,"Deutsche Lufthansa AG has again successfully issued a bond with a total volume of 1.5 billion euros. The bond, with",business +US VP Pence Evacuated as Protesters Storm Capitol Hill,US Vice President Mike Pence was ushered out of the Senate as the U.S. Capitol Complex went into lockdown due,politics +Fallout Continues From Biggest Global Ransomware Attack,The single biggest ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as more details emerged on how a Russia-linked gang breached,business +Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange’s Extradition to US Blocked on Health Grounds,"WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a British judge ruled on Monday. At a hearing",health +Covid-19: Moderna Vaccine ‘94.5% Effective and Easier to Store’,"A US-developed vaccine has been shown to be 94.5% effective at protecting people from Covid-19, according to interim results. Produced",health +US Lawsuits Could Force Facebook to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp,Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the US Federal Trade Commission and,business +"I will Support Whoever is Buhari and APC’s Choice for President, Says Transportation Minister Amaechi","Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday said he would support President Buhari and APC’s chosen candidate for the",politics +2023 Elections: INEC Receives 216 Requests for Particulars of Candidates,As presidential candidates and other politicians seeking elective offices in the 2023 general election continue to claim that their certificates,politics +"Lampard’s Chelsea Situation ‘Could Turn Ugly’, Former Striker Sutton Says","Frank Lampard's situation at Chelsea could ""turn ugly"" if they do not go on a winning run soon, says their",sports +Tearful Messi Bids Goodbye to Barcelona; Sources Say PSG Deal Agreed,"A tearful Lionel Messi has said his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but",sports +Conflicting Study on Omicron as Oregon Research Says Infections May Lead to ‘Super Immunity’,There appears to be conflicting research finding on the Omicron COVID-19 as a survey conducted by researchers at Oregon Health,health +Nigeria Seals Oil and Gas Local Content Development Deal with Senegal,The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Senegalese Petroleum Industry have agreed to sign a Memorandum of,business +Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Says Nigeria Negotiating Access to Covid-19 Vaccines by January 2021,"Nigeria’s Former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has assured Nigeria and other African countries of access to COVID-19 vaccines from",health +"Canada’s Trudeau Wins Another Minority in Election, Claims ‘Clear Mandate’","Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hung onto power on Monday as his main rival conceded defeat, saying he had won",politics +JPMorgan Cuts Nigeria from ‘Overweight’ Over Country’s Fiscal Woes,"JP Morgan, an American multinational investment bank has removed Nigeria from its list of emerging market sovereign recommendations that investors",business +Asian Stocks Inch Higher as Investors Await US Election Results,Asian stocks were mostly higher on Thursday as investors continued to wait for the result of the United States presidential,business +NCAA Threatens Sanctions against Nigerian Airlines over Price Fixing,The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that it will sanction airlines against price fixing or any gang up,business +"No Decision on Zoning Till After Screening of APC Presidential Hopefuls, Says Party Chairman Adamu","The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi  Adamu, on Wednesday, said that the ruling party would",politics +Finals Place for Grabs as Germany Face Tough Spanish Test,Germany have been a work in progress since their disappointing 2018 World Cup first-round exit and they now face their,sports +Man United Slip Up in Premier League Title Race in 3-3 Draw Against Everton,Manchester United twice let a lead slip away as Everton battled back to secure a 3-3 draw to put a,sports +US Election: Facebook to Ban Ads That Prematurely Claim Victory,Facebook will ban ads that wrongly claim victory in the US presidential race. The news comes a week after the,tech +"India 2022: Flamingos Hit Egypt 4-0, Put One Leg in Final Round of Qualifiers",Nigeria’s U17 girls have one leg in the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17,sports +China: Tennis Body Calls for Probe into Peng Shuai’s Sex Assault Claims,"The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has called for a “full, fair, and transparent investigation” into allegations of sexual assault made",sports +England Scraps Coronavirus Quarantine for ‘High Value’ Business Travellers from Saturday,"“High value” international business travellers will not have to quarantine when travelling to England, even if they come from places",business +Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets ISP Licence to Operate in Nigeria,"The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has revealed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued its firm, Starlink Internet",tech +Trump Calls Bitcoin ‘a Scam Against the Dollar’,"Former US President Donald Trump has told Fox Business that he sees Bitcoin as a ""scam"" affecting the value of",tech +South Africa Win Their First Women’s Cup of Nations Title with Final Win Over Morocco,"South Africa have finished runners-up five times, including the last edition in 2018.Read more",sports +Nigeria: Opposition PDP Asks Court to Sack Zamfara Governor Matawalle Over Defection to APC,"Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked an Abuja division of the Federal High Court to",politics +Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike Two Months After,"Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have resolved to suspend their two months old industrial action. At",health +"France, Lebanon Confirm First Cases of New Coronavirus Variant",Health authorities in France and Lebanon have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant that prompted global travel restrictions,health +Japan Expands State of Emergency as Tokyo Olympics Looms,Japan has expanded a coronavirus state of emergency hours in an effort to contain a worrying surge in infections nine,sports +Prosecutors Demand Maradona’s Doctors Be Placed on Trial for ‘Negligent Homicide’,Prosecutors investigating the 2020 death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona have asked that the medical staff who treated him,sports +Lagos to Raise N25bn through Green Bond,"Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FMDQ Group and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD)",business +Defiant UEFA Vote for Champions League Revamp Despite European Super League Threat,UEFA's executive committee has responded to the threat of a breakaway European Super League (ESL) by unanimously voting to sanction,sports +Stade Malien Bamako Unveils Eguavoen as Coach on Tuesday,"Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, 55, is expected to arrive in Mali on Tuesday to be unveiled as",sports +Ibrahimovic Out of Euro 2020,Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out of Sweden's plans for this summer's European Championship due to a knee injury sustained while,sports +Jonathan Won’t Be APC Presidential Flagbearer – Hilliard Eta,Against the backdrop of purported moves to impose former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate of the All,politics +"Twitter Working on Edit Button, Testing to Begin Soon for Twitter Blue Users","Twitter on Tuesday announced that it has been working on an edit feature ""since last year,"" with testing on the",business +ARISE Fashion Week 2020: Selection Committee for ‘30 Under 30’ Begins Africa’s Biggest Talent Hunt,The 30 young and promising new designers ready to take on a post-Covid world are now being curated and will,entertainment +Nigeria to Establish $2.63bn Company Dedicated to Infrastructure Development,Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Public-Private Partnership styled infrastructure company named Infra-Co with an initial,business +"Tennis Star Peng Shuai Appears in Beijing, WTA Not Reassured","Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament",sports +Instagram Crashes For Thousands of Frustrated Users Globally,"Social media giant Instagram appears to be down for many frustrated users around the world. DownDetector, an online platform that",tech +Barca Legend Samuel Eto’o Involved in Car Accident in Cameroon,Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is in stable condition after he was involved in a car accident,sports +COP26: Fossil Fuel Industry Has Largest Delegation at Climate Summit,"There are more delegates at COP26 associated with the fossil fuel industry than from any single country, analysis shared with",business +Nigeria: Ex-APC Chair Akande Recounts How Atiku Rejected Tinubu as Running Mate,"The former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s",politics +Stakeholders Deplore Nigeria’s Inability to Benefit from High Oil Prices,Stakeholders in the public finance accountability space in Nigeria on Thursday bemoaned the inability of the country to benefit from,business +Nigeria: More Trouble For Embattled PDP Chairman Secondus as Ward Suspends Him,There appears to be more trouble for the embattled national chairman of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus,politics +Desmond Elliot Criticised over Social Media Regulation Speech,Nigerian actor turned politician Desmond Elliot has come under fire after a video resurfaced on Thursday in which he condemned,politics +Report: APC Likely to Choose Consensus Candidate from Numerous Presidential Hopefuls through Carrot and Stick Approach,"The sudden dramatic mad dash to get the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), even at a",politics +Trump Escalates Claims of Voter Fraud on Twitter,President Donald Trump has continued to push his unsubstantiated claims of illegality in the voting process in states like Pennsylvania. The,politics +"Frozen Food Packages Polluted by Coronavirus Could Cause Infection, China’s CDC Says",China’s disease control authority said on Saturday that contact with frozen food packaging contaminated by living new coronavirus could cause,health +"US Covid-19 Fatality Rate Drops from 0.9% to 0.6%, Washington University Study Reveals",The likelihood that a coronavirus infection will prove fatal has dropped by nearly a third since April due to improved,health +Nigeria: Campaign Group Rallies Support for Emefiele Presidency in Nasarawa,"The Unified Northern Nigeria Youth Forum (UNNYF), which is advocating that Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr.",politics +Man United 2-4 Liverpool: Firmino Brace Boosts Reds’ Top Four Hopes,Liverpool's top-four hopes are still alive after Roberto Firmino's brace helped them to a 4-2 win over Manchester United at,sports +Tesla’s 3:1 Stock Split Wins Shareholder Approval—Here’s What It Means for Investors,Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla rallied in after-hours trading Thursday as the company won shareholder approval for a 3:1,business +Buhari May Impose Jonathan as APC Consensus Presidential Candidate This Week,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari may unveil the consensus presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress this week, just as indications",politics +"Nigeria: Lagos, 5 Other States, Federal Capital on Red Alert Over Third Covid Wave",Nigeria’s federal government has put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert as part of the,health +Chinese Probe Prepares to Return Moon Rocks to Earth,A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of,tech +Travel Insurance Requirement to Enter South Africa Scrapped,Visitors travelling to South Africa will no longer require travel insurance to enter the country- a condition put in place,business +"Nigeria Declines Consent to Seplat, Mobil Oil Producing Assets Acquisition Deal",Nigeria's federal government has declined its consent to the proposed acquisition of oil and gas assets belonging to Mobil Oil,business +"Nigeria-Russia Chamber of Commerce Needed to Consolidate Trade, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Says","Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the existence of Nigeria-Russia Chamber of Commerce and Industry will help",business +"Nigeria’s Parliament Goes Digital, House of Reps. Installs Devices for Plenary",By Abel Ejikeme Nigeria's House of Representatives has installed new digital devices and software in the chamber it says will aid proceedings in the lower chamber.,politics +New York to Terminate Trump Contracts After Capitol Insurrection,"New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week’s insurrection at the US Capitol, Mayor",business +"New Goalkeeper, Mendy, Undergoes Medical ahead of Chelsea Move","Rennes goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, is undergoing a medical with Chelsea as he prepares to join the club, Blues manager Frank",sports +US Urges Pregnant Women to Vaccinate as Delta Surges,The Uinted States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine,health +"Bitcoin is ‘Economic Side Show’ and Poor Hedge against Stocks, JP Morgan Says","Bitcoin is an “economic side show” and a poor hedge against a decline in equity prices, analysts at JP Morgan",business +"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Goes to  Supreme Court Over VAT, Wants Stay of Execution Nullified",The Rivers State government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court of Nigeria to quash the ruling of the Court of,business +Chadwick Boseman Named Best Actor at SAG Awards for Final Film Before His Death,Chadwick Boseman posthumously won the SAG Award on Sunday for outstanding performance by a leading man for his work in ‘Ma,entertainment +Man United Lose £70m to Covid-19,"Manchester United lost £70million in the period to June 30, 2020, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. The",sports +‘I Am Ready for Tyson Fury’: Anthony Joshua Throws Down the Gauntlet,British-Nigerian unified heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua has set his sights on a title showdown with fellow Briton,sports +"Buhari Praises Ogun Governor Abiodun for ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Ogun State that he had found in Governor Dapo Abiodun a politician,politics +"US Curbs Chinese Drone Maker DJI, Other Firms It Accuses of Aiding Rights","The U.S. government put investment and export restrictions on dozens of Chinese companies on Thursday, including top drone maker DJI,",business +Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault,Actor Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to four charges of sexually assaulting three men.Read more,entertainment +"Juventus Sack Pirlo as Head Coach, Allegri Announcement Imminent",Italian football club Juventus has sacked Andrea Pirlo as head coach and are close to announcing the return of Massimiliano,sports +Zinedine Zidane Headbutt Statue to Be Re-Installed in Qatar Ahead of 2022 World Cup,A statue immortalising Zinedine Zidane's headbutt during the 2006 World Cup final will be re-installed in Qatar after it was,sports +Nigeria’s Central Bank Bans Sale of Forex to BDCs,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned sale of foreign exchange (FX) to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in,business +Lingard Haunts West Ham as Man United Secure Comeback Win at London Stadium,"Super-sub Jesse Lingard scored a stunning last-minute winner as Manchester United secured a comeback 2-1 win at West Ham. Lingard,",sports +China Denounces Taiwan President Tsai’s National Day Speech,"China has denounced Taiwan’s national day speech, during which President Tsai Ing-wen said her government will not bow down to",politics +Ten Hag Loses First Man United Game as Brighton Win,Brighton Survived a Late Onslaught to Secure a First Win at Old Trafford and Condemn Erik Ten Hag to a,sports +Star-studded Concert Marks Biden Inauguration,"Big names like Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, the Foo Fighters and Katy Perry were just a few of the famous",entertainment +"Nigeria: PDP’s Presidential Aspirants Hit 13, More Coming as Party Harvests N486m from Form Sales","With 13 presidential aspirants picking forms, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has harvested N486 million from the sales",politics +"West Africa Has Highest Rate of Maternal Mortality, Low Girl-Child Education, Says Wife of ECOWAS President","Wife of President of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), Mrs Jacqueline Brou has lamented the prevalence of",health +Johnny Depp Leaves ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise After Losing Libel Case,Johnny Depp has left the Fantastic Beasts film franchise after being asked to resign by Warner Bros. The actor announced,entertainment +Saad Hariri Renamed Lebanon PM a Year after Stepping Down,"Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has been tasked with forming his fourth government, winning a slim majority of votes",politics +Arsenal Concede Late Equaliser Against Slavia Prague in Europa Quarter-final,Arsenal were left frustrated as Slavia Prague netted a potentially key away goal in the dying seconds of Thursday night’s,sports +Eight Covid-19 Cases Puts Raja Casablanca’s Champions League S/Final with Zamalek in Jeopardy,"Raja Casablanca on Tuesday announced six new Covid-19 cases among their players, just a day after their 1-0 home defeat",sports +Atiku: Judge Me with My Track Record as Vice President,With the publications of personal particulars of all candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly candidates concluded by the Independent,politics +Odegaard Completes Medical Ahead of Arsenal Move,Martin Odegaard has completed a medical at Arsenal ahead of a loan move from Real Madrid. Arsenal have agreed to,sports +Renato Sanches: Portugal Midfielder Signs Five-Year Deal with PSG,"The 24-year-old joins the Parisians from Lille, where he won the Ligue 1 title in 2020-21.Read more",sports +US CDC Report Says Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox,"The Delta variant is much more contagious, more likely to break through protections afforded by the vaccines and may cause",health +Black Panther’s Letitia Wright Faces Backlash After Sharing Anti-vaccination Video,Letitia Wright has faced Twitter backlash after posting a link to a YouTube video questioning whether people should take any,entertainment +Obaseki Wins Orhionmwon LGA,"Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won Orhionmwon local government area, with 13,445",politics +THISDAY Group Announces New Appointments as Nwabogor Replaces Osime as Editor of Style Magazine,The board of directors of THISDAY Group has announced new appointments for THISDAY STYLE with immediate effect. Following the approval,entertainment +"Millions Risk Contracting Neglected Tropical Diseases, Says Nigeria’s Health Ministry",The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says 122 million people in Nigeria are at risk of getting Neglected Tropical Disease.,health +Nigeria: NNPC Boss Kyari Calls for Transparency in IOCs’ Operations,"The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, Tuesday called on International Oil Companies",business +Nigeria: Unease Over Yobe Governor Buni’s Alleged Plans for APC Chairmanship,There is rising tension in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following an alleged plan by the Chairman of the,politics +Euro 2020: Netherlands Secure Last-16 Spot After Comfortable 2-0 Win Against Austria,The Netherlands have booked a spot in the Euro 2020 last 16 as Group C winners after an early Memphis,sports +"Nigeria: Southern Leaders Laud Buhari, Northern APC Governors for Conceding Presidency to South",The decision this weekend by President Muhammadu Buhari and Northern Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to concede,politics +Russia’s World No 1 Daniil Medvedev Faces Possible Ban By Tennis Governing Body,New world number one Daniil Medvedev’s spot atop the rankings could be under threat amid calls for Russia and Belarus,sports +Samuel Eto’o Announces Candidacy for Presidency of Cameroon Football Federation,Former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o is to stand as a candidate in the race for the presidency of his country's,sports +Vinicius’ Brace Helps Real Madrid Rally For Levante Draw in Thrilling Game,Real Madrid came from behind with a brace from Vinicius Jr. in a thrilling 3-3 draw with upstart Levante in,sports +Chelsea Hold Talks with Barcelona over Shock Move for Aubameyang,The Blues have already signed Raheem Sterling but Thomas Tuchel is eager to add another forward to his ranks.Read more,sports +Man City Beat Tottenham in Carabao Cup Final With Late Laporte Goal,Manchester City dominated Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup final but just managed to sneak a 1-0 win to secure,sports +"New York Orders Schools to Close on Thursday as US Records 250,000 Covid Deaths","The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the",health +"Nigeria to Ramp Up Investment in Fossil Fuel, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva","Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday said it would continue to ramp up investments in the country’s hydrocarbons, despite the current",business +Netflix Stocks Rise after Raising Prices for US Customers,The streaming media company is raising the prices on its standard and premium plans for US customers. Its standard plan,tech +"NNPC Must Focus on Profitability and Operate at Par with Global Industry Peers, Buhari Tells New Board","President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, to ensure that",business +Dr. Dre Says He’s ‘Doing Great’ after Being Hospitalized in ICU for Apparent Brain Aneurysm,"Dr. Dre is recovering from a possible brain aneurysm. In an Instagram message posted on Tuesday night, the hip-hop icon",entertainment +"French Champions PSG Sack Tuchel, Pochettino Favourite to Take Charge","French Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint Germain have sacked their manager Thomas Tuchel, multiple news outlets are reporting. Tuchel took charge of",sports +"Following Nigeria’s 0.51% GDP Growth in Q1 2021, Analysts List Ways to Boost Momentum",Analysts on Sunday urged the federal government to continue to develop policies to attract investments to Nigeria and to sustain,business +Atletico Madrid 0-1 Chelsea: Giroud Wonder Goal Hands Londoners Champions League Advantage,Olivier Giroud scored a Champions League goal for the ages as Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in Bucharest to seal,sports +Netflix Cancels First African Original Series ‘Queen Sono’,"Netflix has halted plans for a second season of its debut African Original series, 'Queen Sono', despite its initial renewal.",entertainment +"Congo’s Sassou Wins Election By Landslide, Extends 36-Year Reign as President","Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with more than 88% of the vote, official results showed on",politics +US Aviation Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again,US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing 737 Max to fly again after 20 months and a pair of deadly,business +Rihanna Honoured as ‘National Hero’ of Barbados,"Rihanna smiled under her face mask as she heard her name called in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, but hesitated",entertainment +"Nigeria Suspends Sale, Registration of New SIM Cards",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to immediately suspend the sale and activation of new SIM,tech +Picasso Masterpieces Fetch Nearly $110m at Las Vegas Auction,Eleven Pablo Picasso artworks that have been on display at a Las Vegas hotel for more than two decades have,entertainment +"Vaccine Rollout, US Stimulus Boost Global Economic Outlook, OECD Says",The global economic outlook has brightened as vaccine rollouts gain speed and the United States launches a vast new stimulus,business +"Again, Nigerian Court Nullifies Securities Commission’s Removal of Oando Directors",A Federal High court sitting in Kano on Thursday overruled the removal of directors of Oando Plc by the Securities,business +"Opposition PDP Slams Buhari, Says Appointment of New Service Chiefs Late, Demands Probe of Buratai, Others",Nigeria's opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the appointment of new service chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari as rather late,politics +Nigeria: Coscharis Group Founder Maduka Loses Wife,"The Coscharis Group Plc on Sunday announced the sudden death of their Vice President, Mrs. Charity Maduka at her family",business +"Nigeria: Amended Electoral Bill Bars Ministers, Commissioners from Contesting in Primaries",Should President Muhammadu Buhari sign the new Electoral Act amendment bill recently forwarded to him by the National Assembly into,politics +"Arsenal ‘Still Paying Over 90% of Mesut Ozil’s Huge £350,000-a-week Wages’ Despite German Joining Fenerbahce","Cash-strapped Arsenal are paying Mesut Ozil more than £315,000 a week not to play for them until the end of",sports +‘Deontay Wilder Wants $20m’ to Let Joshua-Fury Fight Happen,Tyson Fury does not expect to face Anthony Joshua in his next fight after Deontay Wilder requested $20m to step,sports +"Investors Flock to $5 Billion Alibaba Bond Deal, Shrug off Regulatory Woes","Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s $5 billion U.S.-dollar bond offering received demand for eight times the debt offered, underscoring global investors’",business +"Apple, Hyundai Set to Agree Electric Car Tie-up",Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production,tech +Nigeria: APC Zoning Presidency to South Puts PDP in Quandary,"The decision, Tuesday, by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone its presidential ticket to the Southern part of",politics +Arteta Says Arsenal’s 3-3 Draw With West Ham Will Give Him ‘Nightmares’ Despite Second-half Fightback,Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s draw with West Ham is going to give him “nightmares”. The Gunners drew 3-3 with West,sports +Harry Kane Informs Tottenham He Wants to Leave This summer,"Harry Kane has told Tottenham he wants to leave the club this summer, ESPN is reporting. The American media organisation",sports +"Libya’s Presidency Council Suspends Foreign Minister, Government Rejects the Decision","Libya’s Presidency Council has suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush for “administrative violations” and barred her from traveling, its spokesperson said",politics +HBO to Release ‘Special Episodes’ of Hit Show Euphoria,Two brand new episodes of hit US show ‘Euphoria’ will be released ahead of its second season. Lead actress Zendaya,entertainment +US Senators Question Apple and Google on App Store Dominance,A panel of US senators questioned officials from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday about the dominance of,business +"‘I Was Afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah Discuss Mental Health","For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip’s funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he",health +"I’m Running as Nigerian Presidential Aspirant, Not as Northerner, Says Senate President Lawan","The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday said his presidential bid is in his capacity as a Nigerian",politics +Rivers Governor Wike Commences Implementation of VAT Law,"Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, Nyesom Wike, has raised the alarm over underhand moves by the federal",business +"Nigeria Spends Over $131m Monthly on Electricity Subsidy, Power Minister Says","The federal government of Nigeria says it is still paying over $131.14million in electricity tariff subsidy, despite the recent hike",business +"Nigeria: Foisting Northern Presidential Candidates Will Be Grave Tragedy, Say Southern and Middle Belt Leaders",The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders' Forum (SMBLF) has condemned in strong terms the decision by the two main political,politics +German Auto Giants Place Their Bets on Hydrogen Cars,"Battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don’t rule out the underdog",tech +Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Commission’s Power to Deregister Political Parties The,Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday put a final lid on the prospect of reinstating the 74 political parties deregistered,politics +NNPC Says Global Gas Crisis May Push Oil Prices $10 Higher in Three Months,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said the global natural gas crisis, which has resulted in rising prices,",business +Sri Lanka: Acting President Declares State of Emergency Ahead of MPs’ Vote,The specific legal provisions of the latest emergency are yet to be announced but previous emergency regulations have been used,politics +Simone Biles Withdraws from More Olympics Event Finals,Simone Biles has withdrawn from the vault and uneven bar apparatus finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as the,sports +Super Eagles to Play June 2 Friendly Against Ecuador in New Jersey,The Nigeria Football Federation and the Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol on Friday announced that the ‘A’ National Teams of both,sports +"World’s Eyes are On Nigeria Ahead of 2023 Elections, US Ambassador Says","The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, on Thursday, said the eyes of the world would be on",politics +Toshiba CEO Resigns Ahead of Vote on Spin-off Plan,"Toshiba's CEO resigned on Tuesday, adding fresh uncertainty weeks before a key shareholder meeting on a plan to spin off",business +1000 Arrested in Kenya For Flouting COVID-19 Restrictions,At least 1000 people have been arrested by the Kenyan Police for flouting COVID-19 containment measures as the country faces surging,health +Currency Printing: Nigeria’s Opposition PDP Demands Sack of Finance Minister For ‘Misleading Citizens’,"Nigeria's main opposition political party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate sack of the country's minister of finance,",politics +China’s Smartphone Shipments Rebound to Pre-pandemic Levels in January,"China’s smartphone shipments nearly doubled in January 2021 versus a year ago, government data published on Tuesday showed, rebounding from",tech +Naira Weakens to N600/$ at Parallel Market as Politicians Mop Up Dollars,Politicians stocking up dollars ahead of political parties’ primary elections over the weekend have driven the naira to a new,business +"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Not Qualified To Be APC Presidential Candidate, Says Party Vice Chairman Lukman","The National Vice Chairman, North West, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said as far as",politics +Qatar 2022 Playoff: Super Eagles Storm Kumasi in Buoyant Mood,Nigeria’s contingent to Friday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with the Black Stars of Ghana landed at the Kumasi,sports +Okonjo-Iweala’s Confirmation as WTO DG Hits New Snag with Geneva Lockdown,The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) efforts to elect a new leader next week could be delayed for at least another,politics +"Crude Oil Theft Hurting Nigeria’s Economy, Shell Laments","The Head, Corporate Relations, Nigeria and Director SPDC of Nigeria Limited, Mr. Igo Weli, explained that though Shell operates in",business +G7 Summit: UK Pledges Covid-19 Vaccine Surplus to Poorer Countries,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pledging to donate most of the UK's surplus vaccine supply to poorer countries in,health +Nigeria: Ondo State Governor Akeredolu Restates Case for State Police,"Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, Wednesday renewed the clamour for the decentralisation of the nation's policing system to empower",politics +Netflix Loses Subscribers for First Time in More Than 10 Years,The number of Netflix subscribers has fallen for the first time in more than a decade. The streaming company lost,entertainment +"China Bans Financial, Payment Institutions from Cryptocurrency Business","China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative",tech +IMF Approves $650bn SDRs To Member Countries Effective August 23,"As a way of helping struggling economies deal with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has",business +World Champions France Spring Back to Life with Victory Over Finland,France sprung back into life to end a five-game winless streak by beating visitors Finland 2-0 in a World Cup,sports +Philippine Leader Duterte’s Preferred Successor Quits Presidential Race,"Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, the preferred successor of Rodrigo Duterte, said on Tuesday he was withdrawing his candidacy for",politics +Oyetola Advises on Herbs as Solution to Illnesses,"Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said the solution to human illnesses lies in herbs",health +Billionaire Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Reappears in Hong Kong,"Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, largely out of public view since a regulatory clampdown started on his business empire late",business +Ghana Election: Opposition Candidate Expresses Worry Over Hitches at Polling Stations,"Opposition Candidate in Ghana's Presidential election, John Mahama has expressed worry over hitches that have been recorded in some of the",politics +"Nigeria: House to Meet with NNPC GMD, DG NCAA, Jet A1 Marketers Over Aviation Fuel Scarcity","Worried about the present challenge being faced by airline operators following the hike in the price of aviation fuel, the",business +"Obasanjo, Buhari and the Impunity of Nepotism","Chido Nwangwu, Founder, USAfrica Multimedia Networks draws a comparison between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Muhammadu Buhari, while establishing",politics +Pfizer Seeks Emergency Approval for Covid-19 Vaccine in India,"Pfizer Inc has applied for emergency use authorisation of its coronavirus vaccine in India, media said on Sunday, the first",health +Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Resilient 10-man Blues Secure Draw at Anfield,"Ten-man Chelsea survived a strong second half from Liverpool to leave Anfield with a point on Saturday, securing a 1-1",sports +"Nigeria’s Stock Investors Gain $5bn in October, Market Closes as World’s Second Best",Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N1.934 trillion (about $5bn) in October as the market recorded its best monthly,business +"Millions Vote in India Elections as Deaths, Cases Reach Record High",People in the Indian state of West Bengal are voting in the final phase of elections despite soaring coronavirus cases.,politics +"Biden’s Health Improving, No Close Contacts Tested Positive for Covid, White House Says",The White House has sought to underscore Biden's ability to work through his illness.Read more,health +"White House Refuses to Say Trump Has Faith in Attorney General, as Sack Rumours Swirl","President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman refused to say Wednesday whether Trump still has faith in Attorney General William Barr, a day",politics +"Nigeria: Monitoring Direct Primaries Has Financial, Security Implications, INEC Says",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the monitoring of the direct primaries of the 18 registered political,politics +Covid: New WHO Group May Be Last Chance to Find Virus Origins,The World Health Organization (WHO) says a new taskforce may be the last chance to find the origins of Covid-19.,health +Seun Kuti Relaunches Fela’s ‘Movement of the People’ Political Party,"Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has announced the revival of his father's political party, the Movement of the People. The youngest",entertainment +"Nigeria: It’s Igbo’s Turn to Produce President in 2023, Afenifere, MBF, PANDEF Insist","As the political parties ready for their primaries ahead of the 2023 general election, the general sentiment in the country",politics +"It’s Official, Barcelona Sign Sergio Aguero","Barcelona have completed the signing of Sergio Aguero on a free transfer, following the end of his contract with Manchester",sports +AfDB to Support African Free Trade with $208bn Worth of Projects,"The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina on Wednesday disclosed that the bank will support the",business +Moody’s Affirms AfDB’s AAA Credit Rating,"Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed the African Development Bank’s AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook. “The credit profile of",business +Venezuela Sesks Economic Ties in Oil Production with Nigeria,"The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, has called for economic ties with Nigeria, particularly in the area of oil production. The",business +"In Bid to Boost Prices, Saudi Arabia Ready to Extend Oil Cuts By OPEC+",Saudi Arabia is prepared to support extending oil cuts by OPEC and allies into May and June and is also,business +"Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Thump Burundi 4-0, to Face Cameroon in Quarter-finals",Cup holders Nigeria must overcome the challenge of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to qualify for next year’s FIFA World,sports +US Expected to Authorise Mix-and-Match Covid Booster Shots,Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster doses this week in an effort to,health +Nigeria: Opposition PDP Mobilises Senators to Block Buhari’s Aide’s Confirmation as Electoral Commissioner,The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday rallied its members in the Senate to block the confirmation of President Muhammadu Buhari's,politics +Labour Urges UK Trade Secretary to End Delays over Kenya and Ghana Deals,"The Labour party has urged the UK trade secretary, Liz Truss, to end delays over rollover deals with Kenya and",business +Nigeria: Sports Festival Moved to 2021 on Advice of Covid Task Force,The much expected 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) expected to begin on December 3 in Benin City has been moved,sports +Pacific Undersea Cable Project Sinks after US Warns against Chinese Bid,A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded,business +Thomas Tuchel Signs Chelsea Contract Extension After Champions League Win,"Chelsea has tied Thomas Tuchel to a two-year deal, extending his previously 18-month contract six days after winning the Champions",sports +"Gilat Telecom to Unlock Huge Network Availability, Bandwidth Capacity across Africa","Gilat Telecom a global multinational communications service provider with presence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, has announced significant",tech +Joe Aribo Fires Rangers Six Points Clear on Top of Scottish Premiership,Super Eagles forward Joe Aribo scored the opening goal as Glasgow Rangers moved six points clear of Celtic at the,sports +"Kane Returns, Inspires Tottenham to Victory Over West Ham",Harry Kane returned from injury to inspire Tottenham to a much-needed win over West Brom to ease the pressure on,sports +Pacquiao Files for President as Philippine Campaigning Starts,"International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off",politics +Pakistan PM Imran Khan Tests Positive for Covid-19,"Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 two days after receiving his first vaccine dose. Khan, 68,",health +McAfee Antivirus Software Creator Dead in Spanish Prison,"John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near",tech +Premier League Confirms 40 Covid-19 Cases in One Week,The Premier League has announced 40 players and club staff have tested positive for coronavirus over the past week -,sports +"Deola Sagoe, Folake Coker Brighten Runway at THISDAY ARISE Independence Day Event","Renowned Nigerian Designers Lanre Da Silva, Folake Coker and Lisa Folawiyo were among others showcasing their gorgeous collections at the",entertainment +International Observers Hail Ghana’s Electoral Process,International observer groups from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Commonwealth have hailed the Ghanaian government for its conduct,politics +Togo Looking for Upset Win Against Egypt in Cairo,Togo will chase an upset away win over Egypt when the teams meet in a Group G clash in the,sports +UK Government Advisers Recommend Against 4th Vaccine Dose,U.K. government advisers have recommended against giving a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and people over,health +Rwanda Goes Electric with Locally Made Motorbikes,For 12 years Didier Ndabahariye has been ferrying passengers around the streets of Kigali - one of the thousands of,tech +VAR Drama as Late Brighton Penalty Denies Liverpool Maximum Points,A late Brighton penalty denied Liverpool all three points with VAR at the centre of the drama once again. A,sports +"Tokyo Olympics: Dominant Djokovic Thrashes Japan’s Nishikori, Saunters into Semis",Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after ruthlessly ending the dreams of home hope Kei Nishikori to,sports +"Nigeria Better as One, Governing Party Stalwart Tinubu Tells Secession Agitators","National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has called on those clamouring for secession to jettison",politics +UNICEF Orders 4m Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccines for Nigeria,The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has placed a purchase order for four million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines,health +T.I. and Wife Tiny Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual-Assault and Drugging Claims,"American rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny Harris are under investigation for sexual assault and drugging in Los Angeles, months",entertainment +Q/Final Place at Stake as Super Eagles Expect Tough Battle with Covid-Ravaged Tunisia on Sunday,Nigeria’s manager Augustine Eguavoen says he expects a tough duel between his Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia,sports +West Ham Beat Liverpool 3-2 to End Record Bid,West Ham beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday to deny Jurgen Klopp's side a club record of,sports +Namibia Imposes Fresh Coronavirus Prevention Restrictions as Cases Spike,Public gatherings in Namibia will now be limited to ten people and should last no more than two hours if,health +"UAE Backs Down, Concedes Seven Flights Per Week to Air Peace",The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased the number of flight slots given to Nigerian flag carrier Air Peace to,business +Nigeria’s Sports Minister Orders Football Federation to Hold Super Eagles Manager to Higher Standards,Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) the marching orders to hold,sports +Sweden’s First Female PM Resigns Hours after Appointment,"Sweden's first ever female prime minister has resigned just hours after she was appointed. Magdalena Andersson, was announced as leader",politics +Chinese Capsule Returns to Earth Carrying First Moon Rocks in 44 Years,A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the moon in more,tech +"28 Years After, 1994 Super Eagles to Get Promised Houses for Winning Nations Cup","Twenty-eight (28) years after winning the African Cup of Nations, Nigeria's Federal Government has redeemed it’s housing pledge to the",sports +US Stocks Rise on Strong Jobs Data,"Wall Street rose for the fourth session in a row on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite",business +Kimmich’s Late Winner Earns European Champions Bayern Victory in Moscow,Champions League Cup holders Bayern Munich Tuesday night extended their winning run in the competition to 13 games as they,sports +Netflix Green Lights ‘Squid Game’ Season 2,"""Squid Game"" is officially coming back. Netflix announced Sunday that the wildly popular South Korean show is green lit for",business +Microsoft Backs Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Plan,"Festus Akanbi, Deji Elumoye   American multinational technology company, Microsoft Corporation has joined the list of other global technology giants",tech +James Bond Actor Sir Sean Connery Dies Aged 90,"Sir Sean Connery, the first actor to portray the iconic James Bond character has died at the age of 90. The",entertainment +Covid-19: Tanzania’s Main Hospital Installs Steam Booths,Tanzania's main referral hospital has installed four steam inhalation machines to treat respiratory problems. Muhimbili National Hospital director Lawrence Maseru,health +"2023 Elections: Nigeria Labour Congress Mobilises Support for Peter Obi, Other Labour Party Candidates","Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked all its state chapters to activate their",politics +"World’s Largest Retailer Walmart Sells Operations in Recession-hit Argentina, Incurs $1bn Loss","Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer, said on Friday it was selling its retail operations in Argentina to South American",business +Nigerian Airline Owners Threaten to Sue Government Over Multi-Entry Points Granted to Foreign Airlines,The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened to sue the federal government over its policy of allowing foreign airlines,business +"After Days of Turbulence, Buni, Akpanudoedehe Take Back Control of Nigeria’s Governing Party APC","After weeks of leadership tussle that plagued the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni",politics +"Nigeria: FG’s Threat of State of Emergency in Anambra Self-Indicting, Says Afenifere","Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, on Wednesday described the announcement by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of",politics +"Coca-Cola Unveils JAMII, New Platform to Aid African Entrepreneurs","Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (“AOU”) and its bottling partners has launched, ‘JAMII’, the new Africa-focused sustainability platform, to promote and",business +Chelsea Report Positive Coronavirus Test Results Ahead of Sunday’s Man City Clash,Chelsea have reported fresh positive Covid-19 cases ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester City – but Frank Lampard confirmed there,sports +Grand Slam Leaders Pledge to Address Naomi Osaka’s Concerns,The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka’s stunning withdrawal from the French,sports +Biden Invites GOP Lawmakers to White House Virus Relief Meeting,President Joe Biden has agreed to meet a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed spending about one-third of,politics +"Nigeria: Father Mbaka Criticising Buhari Because He Was Refused Contracts, Says Presidency","The Nigerian Presidency says calls by popular Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be impeached",politics +Mr Eazi Releases Highly-Anticipated EP ‘Something Else’,"Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has released his latest EP ‘Something Else.’  The 5-track project, which Eazi describes as ""the calm before the storm"",",entertainment +Covid-19: Lagos Targets 30% Vaccination in One Year,Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state aims to vaccinate 30 per cent of its population within one,health +UFC Finalizing Middleweight Title Fight Between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori,"The UFC is finalizing a middleweight title fight between Nigerian born Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori for UFC 263, per",sports +Unvaccinated Players Unable to Compete at Australian Open 2022 Grand Slam,"Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. There had",sports +Real Madrid Overcome Betis in Five-goal Thriller,Real Madrid won a five-goal thriller with Real Betis in La Liga as the video assistant referee took centre stage.,sports +"As Fuel Queues Return, Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Cautions Against Panic Buying",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have cautioned motorists against panic,business +Talk of Trump 2024 Run Builds as Legal Pressure Intensifies,"Donald Trump was calling into yet another friendly radio show when he was asked, as he often is, whether he’s",politics +Hadiza Bala-Usman Cleared of Fraud As Bello-Koko Takes Over at Nigerian Ports Authourity,"The nine months investigation into alleged financial improprieties at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), came to a close on Tuesday",business +Lebanon’s PM-designate Saad Hariri Resigns as Crisis Escalates,Lebanon Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday after failing to form a government for over the past eight,politics +Russians Rush for Dollars as Sanctions Threaten Ruble Collapse,Russians are lining up at cash machines around the country to withdraw foreign currency as new sanctions to punish the,business +VP Osinbajo Dares Party Leader Tinubu as Support Group Opens Campaign Office Ahead of 2023,"A political slugfest seems to be in the offing between Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his godfather, Asiwaju Bola",politics +"Google Play Store Compromised by ‘HiddenAds’ Malware, NCC Warns Nigerians",The NCC security team recommended installing anti-virus/anti-malware software with a proven track record for detecting and removing malware.Read more,tech +"Ibrahimovic Tests Positive for Covid Again, May Miss Milan Derby",Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks likely to miss the Milan derby this month after his club AC Milan announced on Thursday that,sports +Turkish Lira Plunges after Erdogan Sacks Central Bank Governor,Turkey’s lira plunged 15 percent to near its all-time low after markets opened following President Tayyip Erdogan’s shock weekend decision,business +Nigeria’s Privatisation Agency to List National Assets on Capital Market,"Pending the return of a bullish run in the capital market, Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) is set to",business +G7 Nations Strike Deal to Tax Big Companies and Squeeze Havens,"In a move that could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to help them cope with the aftermath of COVID-19,",business +Edo Election: YIAGA Africa Carpets INEC for Bungling Logistics,"One of the Edo State governorship election observer groups, the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth, and Advancement Africa (YIAGA Africa),",politics +Luxury Car Brand Jaguar to Go All-electric by 2025,"Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Monday as it outlined a",tech +Nigeria Shuts Down Operations at Santa Barbara Oilfields in Bayelsa,"Nigeria's Federal Government has shut down operations at Santa Barbara oilfields. A signed statement on Tuesday by the Director, Press",business +Nigeria: Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Jets Out to Rest After Consulting,"One of Nigria's 2023 presidential hopefuls and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has reportedly left the country",politics +THISDAY Launches WhatsApp Edition With Free Delivery to 73m MTN Subscribers,THISDAY Newspapers has launched a WhatsApp edition to deliver the digital PDF copy of its newspapers to over 73 million,business +"Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill to Repeal NSIA, Sovereign Wealth Fund",The House of Representatives at plenary on Thursday rejected a bill that sought to repeal the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority,politics +"Super Eagles, Black Stars World Cup Play-Off Now March 25 and 29",The Nigeria Football Federation was on Monday notified by the Confederation of African Football that the FIFA World Cup play-off,sports +US and India Sign Military Agreement to Counter ChIna’s Growing Power,India has signed a military agreement with the United States for the sharing of sensitive satellite data as the two,politics +Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council Says Nigeria’s Borrowing Unsustainable,Nigeria's current public debt stock is unsustainable even though the country’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio at 35 per cent,business +Commerzbank Posts $3.3 Billion Fourth-Quarter Loss amid Major Restructuring,"Germany’s Commerzbank said on Thursday its net loss deepened to $3.3 billion in the fourth quarter, as the lender undergoes",business +"APC, PDP Have Failed Nigerians, Not Fit for Governance, Says NNPP Candidate Kwankwaso","Former governor of Kano state and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) for the 2023 election, Senator",politics +Tokyo 2020: World’s Fastest Man Jacobs to Carry Italy’s Flag at Closing Ceremony,Marcell Jacobs will carry Italy’s flag at Sunday’s closing ceremony after succeeding Usain Bolt as 100-meter champion at the Olympics.,sports +End of Merkel Era Begins as German CDU Picks New Party Leader,"Germany’s Christian Democrats will elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader",politics +Covid Cases on Player Flights Leave Australian Open Buildup in Disarray,The build-up to next month’s Australian Open was thrown into disarray on Saturday when 47 players were forced into two,sports +Euro 2020: Ronaldo Makes History with 11th Goal as Portugal Thrash Hungary,Europeans champions Portugal kicked off their Euro 2020 title defence with a 3-0 win over Hungary on Tuesday as captain,sports +Halland Scores Twice as Dortmund Rout Freiburg in Front of Fans,"Erling Braut Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Freiburg in the Bundesliga in front of 11,500 fans. Manchester United",sports +Our Achievements Since 2015 Should Make Nigerians Proud: Presidency,"The Nigerian Presidency says the Muhammadu Buhari administration has recorded giant strides - since he assumed office on May 29,",politics +Nigeria: Edo Pledges to Improve Access to Healthcare through Telemedicine Initiative,The Edo State Government has said the telemedicine programme it plan to launch today in partnership with the Association of,health +Atletico Madrid Are Champions of Spain as Luis Suarez Winner Secures La Liga Title,Atletico Madrid pipped city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title on Saturday after Luis Suarez fired them to,sports +Nigeria Banks on Finance Act for Quick Economic Recovery,"Nigeria’s federal government has expressed optimism that the implementation of the Finance Act, 2020 and Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI)",business +"Okagbare’s Doping Ban Extended, Keeping Nigeria’s 4-by-100 Women’s Relay Team from World Championships",Sprinter Blessing Okagbare's doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the 4x100 meter relay at next month's,sports +Court Dismisses Lawsuit of Second Michael Jackson Sexual Assault Accuser,Michael Jackson's estate has succeeded again in having a lawsuit from one of the late pop star's accusers dismissed. A,entertainment +China Bans All Crypto-Related Transactions,"China’s central bank said all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned, sending the strongest signal yet on its",business +Boris Johnson Fights for Political Survival as He Prepares to Face MPs,Boris Johnson is fighting for political survival after two of his top ministers attacked his leadership and resigned. Chancellor Rishi,politics +Portugal Boss Santos Defends Jota Omission After France Loss,Portugal manager Fernando Santos defended his decision to start Diogo Jota on the bench as Portugal fell to France in,sports +Japan Formally Approves Its First Covid-19 Vaccine,Japan has formally approved its first Covid-19 vaccine with the health ministry giving the go-ahead to use the vaccine co-developed,health +"Buhari, Governors Eulogise Business Magnate, Aliko Dangote at 65","President Muhammadu Buhari, the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have congratulated the Chairman and",business +Court Restrains Nigeria Government from Accessing $486m Unclaimed Dividends,A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta has granted an interim order restraining the federal government from taking over the,business +Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Target FIFA World Cup Ticket in Q/Final Against Cameroon,Ever-present Nigeria believe they will celebrate another FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket.Read more,sports +‘This Has Been a Difficult Decision’: Chelsea Sack Lampard as Head Coach,"Premier League club Chelsea have confirmed the sack of club legend and Head Coach Frank Lampard. In a statement, the",sports +England Beat San Marino 10-0 to Qualify for Qatar World Cup,England hit double figures for the first time since 1964 as they secured qualification for the 2022 World Cup in,sports +Zambia Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Elections,Zambia has dissolved its parliament exactly ninety days before the South African country's upcoming general election. The house held its last sitting on Wednesday and the,politics +Dangote to Expand into Oil and Gas in Cameroon,"Africa’s richest man and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is diversifying his group’s investments in Cameroon, starting with energy.",business +Egypt’s Petroleum Corporation Signs $1bn Oil-Exploration Agreement with Eni,Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has signed an agreement with Italian energy group Eni (ENI.MI) for oil exploration in the,business +PM Johnson Self-isolating After Contact with Positive Covid-19 Case,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for,health +Morocco Begins Three Weeks Night Curfew to Curb Spread of Coronavirus,Morocco has commenced the implementation of the three weeks night curfew to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The,health +WHO Recommends Vaccination of Under-5 Children against Malaria,"As part of strategies to reduce malaria, especially in endemic communities in Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed",health +Miami Pushes Crypto with Proposal to Pay Workers in Bitcoin,"Miami Mayor Francis Suarez proposed paying municipal workers and collecting taxes in Bitcoin, expanding a campaign to promote cryptocurrencies. The",business +"Nigeria: US Foundation, ABUAD Hospital, Others Plan Free Open-heart Surgery","A Healthy Heart Foundation (HHF), the Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital and United States of America-based VOOM Foundation have gone",health +Giroud Surpasses Platini as France’s Second Highest Scorer,Chelsea's Olivier Giroud became France's second-highest goalscorer of all time - surpassing Michel Platini - in a friendly hammering of,sports +NFF Re-instates Salisu Yusuf as Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach,The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the re-instatement of Coach Salisu Yusuf to his position as Assistant,sports +"Nigeria: APC’s Future Uncertain after Buhari’s Exit in 2023, Senate President Lawan Says","President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the future of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears",politics +Klopp Excited About Firmino’s Form Ahead of Atalanta Clash,Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp compared his team to an orchestra and said on Tuesday that his versatile forward Roberto Firmino,sports +"Hollyfrontier to Acquire 97-year-old 115,000bpd Refinery for $2.6bn","As the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) targets to acquire a 20 per cent stake, translating to 130,000 barrels per",business +30 Firms to Manufacture Covid Pills for Poor Nations,"A United Nations-backed agency, Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drug makers to manufacture",health +Shell Smashes Profit Record for Second Straight Quarter,"Shell is the first of the so-called supermajors to report its half-year results, with ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP also expected",business +Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele Guarantees Manufacturers Steady Supply of Forex,"Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday reiterated the bank's commitment to ensuring steady availability of foreign",business +Nigeria Senate Approves N216bn Budget for FIRS in 2022,"The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N215,811,290,243 as budget for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for",politics +"Commonwealth Games: Amusan, Brume, Women’s 4x100m Quartet Cap Best Outing for Nigeria","Nigeria claimed a total of 12 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze medals to stay in the seventh position.Read more",sports +"Buhari Should Veto Amended Electoral Act, Former INEC Director Says","Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi Former Director of Voter Education for INEC, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, was on ARISE News Mornimg",politics +US Feds Raid Trump Lawyer Giuliani’s Home and Office,"Federal agents have raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office, seizing computers and cell phones in a major escalation of",politics +Zoning Controversy Continues in PDP as Party’s Governors Meet on Wednesday,The controversy following the alleged zoning of the office of National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the South,politics +Africa no Longer on Back Foot in Covid-19 Fight: AfDB,The African Development Bank (AfDB) says countries in the African continent are no longer on the back foot in the,health +Musk ‘Trolling’ Puts Brakes on Bitcoin’s Rebound,Bitcoin slipped 4% on Friday after Tesla boss Elon Musk was at it again - this time firing off a,business +"Nigeria: Oyetola Coasts to Victory in Osun APC Primary, Floors Aregbesola in His Ward",Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State in Nigeria's southwest on Saturday won the governorship  primary  of  the  All Progressives Congress,politics +FIFA Launches FIFA+ to Bring Free Football Entertainment to Fans Everywhere,"FIFA is excited to announce the launch of FIFA+, a world-class digital platform created to connect football fans across the",sports +Germans Decide Who Will Take Charge after Merkel in Sunday’s Vote,"The fight to succeed popular, long-serving chancellor Angela Merkel could barely be tighter as Germans go to the polls in",politics +Ecobank Group Unveils 2021 Fintech Challenge,"As a way of giving innovative African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, the pan-African banking group, Ecobank",business +South Africa Resumes Administering Johnson & Johnson Jabs to Health Care Workers,South Africa has resumed giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to health care workers after a more than two-week pause,health +"We Use Security Votes to Fund Police, Military, Says Nigeria Governors Chairman Fayemi","Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Thursday defended governors’ spending",politics +"PDP Bigwigs Visit Ex-Leader Babangida in Minna, Agree to Suspend Zoning Debate","The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, on Tuesday, led some prominent members of the main opposition party",politics +African Union Urges Ceasefire in Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict,"The African Union has called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, where federal troops are engaged in an",politics +France to Cut Covid Isolation Time for Fully Vaccinated People,France says it will reduce the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19. Health Minister Olivier,health +Pique ‘Betrayed’ Barca Players over Pay-cut,Gerard Pique has reportedly found himself at the heart of a dressing-room split at Barcelona after going behind his team-mates',sports +"Nigeria: 365 Days to Presidential Election, Aspirants Begin to Emerge",Today makes it exactly a year to the 2023 presidential election and aspirants in the two main political parties –,politics +"US Health Secretary Azar Resigns, Cites Capitol Attack","US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has resigned, citing last week’s attack on the Capitol, CNN reported on",politics +"Nigeria Must Defeat ISWAP at All Cost Else Boko Haram Will Be Child’s Play, Borno Governor Zulum Warns","Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Thursday, expressed concern about the increasing sophistication and spread of the terrorist group,",politics +Tory MPs Demand Answers from Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Party,Conservative and opposition MPs are demanding answers from Boris Johnson over claims he attended a drinks event in the No,politics +Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Denies Making Sexual Assault Accusations,"Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied she ever accused anyone of sexual assault, adding that she herself had deleted",sports +"Chelsea, Man City Withdraw from European Super League",English Premiership side Manchester City have withdrawn from the European Super League. Chelsea are also preparing documents to formally withdraw,sports +Tunisian President Appoints Ambassador to US,"Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Hanene Tajouri Bessassi as ambassador to the United States, he said on Monday, weeks after",politics +Nigeria’s Disease Control Chief Ihekweazu Named WHO Assistant DG,Nigeria’s Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in charge of Health Emergency,health +Taliban Form All-male Afghan Government of Old Guard Members,The Taliban on Tuesday announced an all-male interim government for Afghanistan stacked with veterans of their hard-line rule from the,politics +Nigeria Targets Vaccinating 109 Million Citizens in Two Years,Nigeria’s federal government said it expects to vaccinate about 109 million citizens against Covid-19 over the next two years. The,health +‘Unacceptable Error’: Facebook Mistakenly Labels Black Men ‘Primates’,Facebook has announced that it disabled its topic recommendation feature after it mistook Black men for “primates” in a video,tech +Tinubu: I Won’t Decline Calls to Contest for Nigeria’s Presidency,"With deft political subtlety, a former governor of Lagos State and one of the national leaders of the All Progressives",politics +"Travis Scott Should Have Stopped Astroworld Concert Earlier, Says Fire Chief",Rapper Travis Scott should have halted a show in Houston which saw a deadly crowd surge when he noticed people,entertainment +Excitement as Zenith Bank Pays $248m Dividend,Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc on Tuesday approved the payment of proposed N94.19 billion (about $248m) dividend for the year,business +"Airlines’ Inability to Remit $208m Threatens International Flights to Nigeria, Says IATA",The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that flights to Nigeria may be hampered because of the $208 million,business +Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft One Step Closer to Launch,Boeing Starliner engineers and technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center recently installed the base heat shield to the Orbital Flight,tech +Nigeria to Administer Second Batch of Covid Vaccines Starting Tuesday,"Nigeria will begin administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines from August 10, the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19",health +"Chelsea Have ‘True Belief’ They Can Defeat Man City in Champions League Final, Tuchel Says","Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel claims the blues will prepare for the Champions League final in the ""true belief"" they can beat",sports +Super League Collapses after the Six English Clubs Withdraw,The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six,sports +"Leicester 1-3 Arsenal: Willian, Pepe Impress in Away Win",Nicolas Pepe and Willian both produced their best for some time as Arsenal made the most of Leicester City’s mounting,sports +China’s Rover Sends Back First Images from Surface of Mars,China’s Zhurong rover has sent back its first photographs of the Red Planet after its history-making landing over the weekend.,tech +Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Red Flag over Covid-19 Financing,The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised all financial institutions to be abreast with emerging risks and other developments while,business +Emirates Resumes Daily Lagos Flights as Dubai Opens for Business,Emirates has announced an increase to its four times a week service to Lagos to a daily flight from November,business +South African Airways to Resume Lagos Route December 12,South African Airways says it is set to resume its Johannesburg-Lagos route after suspending flights to Nigeria for about,business +Super Eagles Need Iheanacho to Maintain Leicester Form in AFCON Qualifiers,Gernot Rohr finds himself with something of a striking conundrum heading into Nigeria's final two qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.,sports +EU Charges Apple Over Anti-Competitive App Policies,The European Commission is issuing antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company’s App Store practices. The Commission has,business +"Tinubu, Wike Meet in France as Atiku Seeks Rapprochement","Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike were Thursday sched⅘uled",politics +Atletico Madrid Sign Former Player and Barcelona Forward Griezmann on Loan,"Antoine Griezmann has yet to win a league title in his career, joining Atletico Madrid just after their 2013-14 La",sports +"Covid Had the Courage to Challenge Me, Says Ibrahimovic as He Confirms Positive Status",AC Milan have confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be taking in a period of,sports +Automakers Say US Senate Bill Will Jeopardize 2030 EV Targets,"A group representing GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, and other major automakers warned Friday that most EV models would not qualify for",business +Buhari Announces NNPC’s $697m Profit After Tax,"Nigeria's National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recorded N287 billion, some $697 million in 2020, the first time in the 44-year history",business +"Musk Tweets, Doge Leaps and Bitcoin Retreats",Bitcoin was pinned near its lowest in more than two months on Friday and headed for its worst week since,tech +INEC Says It’s Prepared for Ondo Election,"Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the commission to",politics +Let Computers Do It: Film Set Tragedy Spurs Call to Ban Guns,"With computer-generated imagery, it seems the sky’s the limit in the magic Hollywood can produce: elaborate dystopian universes. Trips to",entertainment +Senate President Lawan Says Buhari Will Remain the Compass of APC Beyond 2023,"President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmed Lawan, during his speech at the APC national convention in Abuja declared that Buhari",politics +Atlanta Rapper Silento Arrested in Murder of Cousin,Atlanta rapper Silento has been arrested in the killing of his cousin who was found shot to death last month,entertainment +Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Center Stage as Election Campaign Enters Final Weekend,President Donald Trump is spending the closing days of his re-election campaign criticizing public officials and medical professionals who are,politics +‘War Has Changed’: US Calls for New Response to Delta Variant,"The war against COVID-19 has changed because of the highly contagious Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said,",health +"US May File Antitrust Charges against Facebook in November, Says Washington Post","Facebook Inc may face US anti-trust charges as soon as November, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing four people",tech +"NASA’s Fifth Mars Rover, Perseverance, Makes Historic Landing","NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere on",tech +"Nigeria: NUPRC Begins Probe of 22,000bpd Oil Vessel Explosion in Niger Delta",The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said it has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion of,business +Nigeria: Fears Mount in APC Over Moves to Zone Presidency to North-east as New Delegates’ Template Favours Lawan,In a move that is certainly going to generate shock waves around the country and heighten the already tensed political,politics +"China-US Confrontation a Disaster for Both Countries, Xi tells Biden",Confrontation between China and the United States would be a disaster and the two sides should re-establish the means to,politics +"Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Worth $803tn, Government Says",Nigeria's federal government Thursday stated that Nigeria’s 206 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of gas is now valued at $803.4 trillion.,business +"Nigeria: Kano Governor Ganduje ‘Resolves’ Dispute Between Dangote, BUA Groups","Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has resolved the dispute between the Dangote Group and BUA Group, owned by two",business +Nigeria Says Twitter Ban to Remain Indefinitely Until Tech Giant Shows Remorse,"The suspension of the operation of American microblogging company, Twitter in Nigeria by the federal government is to remain indefinitely",tech +Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested at Texas Airport for Cannabis Possession,The report says Shumpert also had a magazine with 14 rounds in his backpack but no gun was found.Read more,sports +Nigeria: Uba Sani Picks Kaduna APC Governorship Ticket,"Uba Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central in has won the Kaduna governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress",politics +Nigeria: APC Governors Convene Emergency Meeting to Actualise National Convention,The Governors of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) have summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja on Sunday to pick a,politics +Nigerian Banks to Sanction Customers Involved in Fraudulent FX Purchase,"Nigeria’s Bankers Committee on Thursday announced that henceforth, authorised foreign exchange (FX) dealers in the country would blacklist customers by",business +"‘No Side Effect’: Buhari Allays Fears After Recieving Covid Vaccine, Urges Nigerians to Get Jab",Nigeria's Presidency has allayed fears of any side effect being experienced by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari after he was,health +"Nigeria: House Passes Bill to Bar CBN Governor, Deputies, Directors from Partisan Politics",The proposed amendment follows the recent push by some groups for the CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to join the presidential,politics +Eddie Hearn Confident of 2021 Joshua-Fury Fight ‘If Joshua Beats Pulev’,"Eddie Hearn says he is ""as close to 100%"" as he can be that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will",sports +"Nigeria Struggling to Service its Debts Due to Fuel Subsidy, Finance Minister Ahmed Laments","Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed on Tuesday expressed concern that the federal government’s continuous",business +"Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge Brands","Online fashion retailer Asos has bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from failed retail group Arcadia in",business +"Nigeria: Court Declares Section 84(12) of Amended Electoral Act Illegal, Orders AGF Malami to Delete It",A  has today struck down Section 84(12) of Nigeria's newly amended Electoral Act which President Muhammadu Buhari had written to,politics +Xavi Hopes Barcelona Can Agree Deal with Al Sadd So He Can ‘Go Back Home’,"Xavi says he wants to ""go back home"" to be Barcelona manager and hopes an agreement can be reached with",sports +Nigeria’s Deputy Petroleum Minister Denies Plans to Increase Fuel Price,"Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva on Friday denied there are plans by the federal government to increase",business +"Buhari Sends Electoral Bill to INEC, Attorney-General for Legal Opinion",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the new Electoral Act Amendment Bill to the Office of the Attorney General of,politics +Heathrow Chief: Passenger Cap ‘Delivering More Reliable Journeys’,Heathrow said lifting the cap was dependent on increasing airline ground handler capacity and resilience.Read more,business +Report: Nigerian Businesses Turn to Solar as Diesel Costs Bite,Nigeria’s solar companies are seeing a surge in demand for mini-grids and equipment.Read more,business +Nigeria Plans Deployment of Gas-Powered Vehicles in March,Nigeria's federal government will from March this year commence the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-enabled vehicles as the country,business +"Nigeria: 22 More APC Senators Planning to Defect to PDP, Fani-Kayode Warns","Except there is a quick intervention, 22 All Progressives Congress senators might leave the party soon for the PDP, a",politics +Nigeria: Lawyers Ask Court to Nullify Acquisition of Union Bank by Titan Trust Bank,"Some senior lawyers have approached a Federal High Court in Lagos, asking the court to nullify the approval given by",business +"Nigeria: Ex-Senate President Saraki Says He’ll Be the Bridge Between Young and Old, North and South, If Elected President","Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday promised to address Nigeria’s security and economic challenges if chosen to lead",politics +"China to Put Import Restrictions on Australian Timber, Seafood",China's foreign ministry on Monday said Customs put import restrictions on Australian timber and some seafood due to safety concerns,business +Nigeria: APC’s Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election By Landslide,"The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has been declared the winner",politics +"Nigeria: INEC Drops Soludo, Ozigbo from List of Those to Contest Anambra Guber Election",The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has published the list of candidates for the November 6 Governorship Election in Anambra,politics +"WHO Chief Warns Omicron, Delta Forming ‘Tsunami’ of Covid Cases",The head of the World Health Organization has warned the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants could produce a “tsunami” of,health +China Asks Jack Ma’s Ali Baba to Shed Media Assets Due to Influence on Public Opinion,"China’s government has asked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to dispose of its media assets, as officials grow more concerned about",tech +Bernie Ecclestone: Former F1 Boss to Face Fraud Charges Over Assets Worth £400m,Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will be charged with fraud by false representation over an alleged failure to declare,sports +Australian PM Scott Morrison Removed from Power as the Country Elects Labour Government,Australian PM Scott Morrison has been removed from power as the country has elected its first Labor government in almost,politics +"Alaba is the Best short-term Option for Liverpool, Says Former Red Danny Murphy",David Alaba would be the “best option” for Liverpool if they look for a short-term solution at centre-half in the,sports +US States File Updated Antitrust Complaint Against Alphabet’s Google,A group of U.S. states led by Texas have filed an amended complaint against Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google accusing the tech giant,business +Tuchel Says it’s Time For Chelsea FC to Win Champions League Again,Thomas Tuchel has declared Chelsea's readiness to conquer Europe – telling his players: Our time is now. Tuchel is targeting,sports +Trump Campaigns in Five States on Sunday as Biden Heads to Pennsylvania,President Donald Trump is mounting one final test of whether the massive crowds that often show up at his signature,politics +Macron Says Coronavirus to Stay ‘until Next Summer’,French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will be fighting the virus until at least the middle of next year,health +Jaiz Bank Plc Receives $25m Financing From Islamic Development Bank,"Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s foremost non-interest bank, has received a $25 million shariah-compliant Line of Financing (LOF) from the Islamic",business +Chelsea 2-0 Atletico: Blues Reach Champions League Quarter-finals for First Time in 7 Years,Chelsea took another big step under Thomas Tuchel as the Blues saw off Atletico Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to,sports +"Sony, Honda Team Up to Develop and Sell Electric Cars",Japan's Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday they would pair up to develop and sell battery-powered,business +French President Macron Loses Parliament Majority In Stunning Setback,French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies on Sunday lost their absolute majority in the National Assembly and with it,politics +US Suspects Russia of Hacking Government Agencies,Hackers broke into the networks of federal agencies including the Treasury and Commerce departments in attacks revealed just days after,tech +Judge Rejects Trump Bid to Keep Tax Returns from Congress,A U.S. judge on Tuesday dismissed a bid by former President Donald Trump to keep his tax returns from a,politics +Nigeria: Yoga Enthusiasts Troop to Indian High Commission for International Yoga Day,"Nearly 500 Yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life, Nigerian dignitaries, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of diplomatic corps, Indian",health +Study Shows Nigeria Android Phones ‘Hit Hard by Infected Apps’,A study by a technology company has shown that one in nine Android mobile phones in Nigeria has malware-infected apps.,tech +Hyundai Motor to Replace Battery Systems in Costly Electric Car Recall,"Hyundai Motor Co will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks, a problem which",business +"Americans Milgrom, Wilson Win $1.1m Nobel Prize in Economics",Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory,business +Shakhtar Stun Real Madrid in Champions League Opener,Thirteen-time European Cup winners Real Madrid were Wednesday evening handed a humiliating defeat as a shambolic first-half performance was clinically,sports +SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Earth-circling Trip,"SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich",tech +"Nigeria Needs Young, Energetic President in 2023, Says Ex-Leader Abdulsalami","Former Nigerian military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has said that the country needs younger people to lead",politics +Biden Rejects New Republican Infrastructure Offer,US President Joe Biden and Republicans entered the weekend sharply at odds over how to craft an infrastructure deal that,politics +"NNPC Secures $5bn Funding from Afreximbank for Upstream Business, Others",The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has secured a $5 billion corporate finance commitment from the African Export-Import Bank,business +"Internet Enabling Cyber Terrorists to Cause Tension in Nigeria, Buhari Says","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the growth and development of the internet has come with a rise in threats posed by cybercriminals, online financial fraudsters, and",tech +Women Get 40% Quota in South Sudan’s Opposition Party,The leader of South Sudan’s main opposition party Riek Machar has set a mandatory 40% quota for women. The Sudan,politics +Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo Becomes First Recipient of Covid Vaccine from COVAX,"Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has become the world's first recipient of the coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a scheme to procure and distribute",health +2022 Committee Mobilising Nigerians for Quality Leadership,The 2022 Committee has resolved to mobilise Nigerians across party lines and social strata for quality leadership  of the country at,politics +"Denmark, Belgium Pause Euro 2020 Clash to Pay Tribute to Christian Eriksen",The Euro 2020 match between Belgium and Denmark on Thursday was stopped in the 10th minute as a tribute to,sports +"Nigeria: INEC Warns Political Parties, Aspirants Against Early Campaigns Ahead of 2023 Elections","Worried by the proliferation of billboards and campaign posters of some political parties and aspirants across the country, the Independent",politics +Ex-NNPC GM Says Nigeria Could Have Saved $20bn by Deploying Technology to Tackle Oil Theft,"A former Group General Manager in charge of Research and Development division at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC),",business +Sadiq Khan Elected London Mayor for a Second Term,"Sadiq Khan has been re-elected mayor of London, in a tighter-than-expected race, providing a boost to the opposition Labour party",politics +BUA Plans to Distribute One Million Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Nigerians,"BUA Group, a leading Foods and  Infrastructure Conglomerates headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, says it has purchased one million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines",health +"APC Presidential Ticket: Fayemi, Amosun, Akpabio Step Down for Bola Tinubu","Governors' Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ogun State Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and former Governor of",politics +AFCON: Mane Concussed But Scores Before Being Taken Off as Senegal Reach Quarter Finals,"Sadio Mane scored as Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations,",sports +"Nigeria: Search for Consensus Presidential Candidate in PDP Falters, Atiku Insists on Primary Election",The quest by some presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a consensus flagbearer for the party ahead,politics +"Two Pfizer, AstraZeneca Doses Work Against Delta Variant: Study",Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine are nearly as effective against the highly transmissible Delta coronavirus variant as,health +UFC’S Kamaru Usman to Build Academy in Nigeria,"Nigeria born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman has disclosed his plan to set up a sporting academy",sports +Two Women Share Nobel Chemistry Prize for Genome Editing Research,Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a method for editing DNA with precision. Frenchwoman Emmanuelle Charpentier,tech +"Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw: Arsenal v Liverpool, Chelsea v Tottenham","Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham.   Chelsea's meeting with",sports +Nigeria Senate Confirms Ahmed Kuru for a Second Term as Asset Management Boss,The Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Ahmed Kuru as the managing director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for,business +"No Plan to Withdraw Naira Notes from Circulation, Nigeria’s Central Bank Clarifies",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday debunked reports that it planned to replace the conventional Naira notes in,business +Finance Executives Fret as US Presidential Election Too Close to Call,Financial executives worldwide are waiting for a clear winner in the US election after President Donald Trump without evidence claimed,business +Trump Campaign Abandons Parts of Pennsylvania Election Lawsuit,US President Donald Trump’s campaign on Sunday dropped a major part of a lawsuit it brought seeking to halt Pennsylvania,politics +"Nigerian Banks Slash Dollar-cash Deposits to $5,000 Monthly",Nigerian banks have reduced the amount of United States dollars customers can pay into their domiciliary accounts from the previous,business +Pioneering Actress Cicely Tyson Dies Aged 96,"Pioneering Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson, who was known for portraying strong and dynamic African-American characters, has died at the age",entertainment +Death Knell Sounds For Oil-dependent Countries as UK Plans to Ban Petrol Cars By 2030,"Britain will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment,",tech +Elon Musk U-Turns on Joining Twitter Board after Becoming Firm’s Largest Shareholder,"Twitter's CEO has said it is ""for the best"" after Elon Musk decided not to join the social media giant's",business +"Restructuring Alone Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Problems, Former President Jonathan Says","Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria on Thursday weighed in on the raging agitation for the restructuring of Nigeria, warning",politics +Nigeria Football President Pinnick Says Efforts Doubled to Win World Place as Super Eagles Depart for Ghana,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the FIFA Council, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Wednesday disclosed that",sports +Sri Lanka Swears In Acting Leader after Mass Protests,Sri Lanka's prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as acting president as the country reels from an economic,politics +Ukraine Bans Some Russian Books and Music in Latest Step of ‘Derussification’,Ukraine’s parliament has voted through two laws that will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music as Kyiv seeks,entertainment +South Africa Secures Deal to Manufacture Covid Vaccines,South Africa has become the first African country ahead of Nigeria and others to broker a business deal to manufacture,health +Egypt Plans High-tech Leap With New ‘Smart City’ Capital,Egypt is planning a new high-tech leap with its new capital on the outskirts of Cairo. Citizens will use smart,tech +"Tinubu Discovered, Mentored Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo, APC Ex-Chairman Oshiomhole Says",A former National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has said Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,politics +"Obaseki: Tinubu, Oshiomhole Threats to Democracy","Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has described All Progressives Congress stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the party’s former National",politics +Fireboy DML Makes US TV Debut With Performance on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’,Nigerian Afro-pop star Fireboy DML made his debut on US late-night TV with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring,entertainment +Euro 2020: Italy Overcome Austria in Extra Time to Reach Quarterfinals,Federico Chiesa scored an extra-time goal as Italy beat Austria 2-1 in London to advance to the quarterfinals of the,sports +"Naomi Campbell Mourns as Kenzo Takada, Founder of Fashion House Kenzo, Dies of Covid-19","Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, famous for creating the international luxury fashion house Kenzo, died on Sunday after contracting Covid-19. His family",health +Ighalo Bids Farewell to Manchester United,"Odion Ighalo has bid farewell to Manchester United in a post on Instagram, saying his time at Old Trafford was",sports +Nigeria: NNPC Completes Withdrawal of Dirty Fuel from Circulation,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) has withdrawn all the methanol blended petrol which was imported into the country,business +"AFCONQ: Super Eagles Thrash Lesotho 3-0 with Goals from Osimhen, Etebo, Onuachu",Nigeria made light of their final qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 triumph over Group,sports +"NNPC Must Address Profiteering at Private Depots to Curb Fuel Scarcity, Independent Marketers Say","As the ongoing petrol scarcity in Nigeria bites harder, a factional national leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of",business +Nigeria: Former US Ambassador Campbell Canvasses True Devolution of Power,"A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has said President Muhammadu Buhari must urgently take a number of",politics +"OPEC Slashes Q2 Oil Demand Estimate by 690,000 bpd",The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday pruned the demand outlook for crude oil in the next two,business +Nottingham Forest Sign Nigerian Forward Taiwo Awoniyi for Club Record £17.2m,Newly-promoted Premier League club Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international forward Taiwo Awoniyi for a club record,sports +Potential Covid Vaccine Drives Soaring Oil Prices,"Oil surged on Monday, putting it on track for its biggest daily gain in more than six months after Pfizer",business +Olympic Gymnastics Champ Simone Biles Withdraws from All-around Competition to Focus on Mental Health,Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on,sports +Over $10bn Stolen Globally as Crypto Scams Rise By 80% in 2021,"The increasing investment in crypto currencies and crypto markets has led to a significant rise in crypto scams and thefts,",business +"Driven By Demand in US and China, Pernod Ricard’s Annual Profit Beats Expectations","French spirits maker Pernod Ricard posted a stronger-than-expected 18.3% organic rise in full-year 2020/21 operating profit, driven by a strong",business +Christian Eriksen Scores With First Touch on Denmark Return Against Netherlands,"Christian Eriksen sealed a fairytale return to international football with a goal, but it was not enough to prevent Denmark",sports +"The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch Lead 2020 American Music Awards Nominations","The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees for this year’s American Music Awards, scoring eight nods each. Both",entertainment +African Development Bank Makes Pitch for Strategic Partnerships with Nordic Businesses,AfDB interested in transformational agro value chain industrialization projects which add value to competitively-produced commodities in Africa – VP Quaynor,business +‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Kamaru Usman Knocks Out Jorge Masvidal in Second Round to Retain UFC Welterweight Title,"UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman put a stamp on his rivalry with Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night, dropping him with a",sports +Nigeria: How Bitt Emerged CBN’s Technical Partner on Digital Currency,Fresh facts have emerged about the process leading to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) formal engagement of global fintech,business +Man United Confirm Agreement with Real Madrid to Sign French Defender Raphael Varane,Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign defender Raphael Varane. It is understood,sports +"America May Be ‘Back’ at G7, But Allies’ Doubts About US Democracy Linger","In 2017 the president of the United States shocked Washington’s Western allies during his first European trip, scolding them for",politics +Nigeria Returns to International Capital Market for $6.2bn Eurobonds,Three years after it issued a debt instrument in the International Capital Market (ICM) with a $2.5 billion aggregate Eurobonds,business +British Actress Naomi Ackie Cast as Whitney Houston in Biopic of Singer’s Life,"After a worldwide search, Naomi Ackie has been chosen to play iconic performer Whitney Houston in the biopic ‘I Wanna Dance",entertainment +Preliminary Research Detects ‘Unique’ Covid-19 Variant in Kenya,"Preliminary research has detected a new variant of the coronavirus in Kenya, with the research carried out by the state-linked",health +FBI Says Iran and Russia Have US Voter Information,US national security officials have reported Iran was responsible for sending threatening emails to Democratic voters. The emails appeared to,politics +Andy Murray to Defend Olympic Tennis Title at Tokyo 2020,"Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist will defend his tennis title at the Tokyo Olympics, after being named in",sports +"APC Presidential Candidate: Nobody Will Appoint Anybody, There Shall Be No Imposition, Buhari Declares",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari revealed on Monday he would rather delegates decide the presidential candidate to fly the All Progressives,politics +2023: Kachikwu Beats Moghalu to Clinch ADC Presidential Ticket,"The founder of Roots Television Nigeria, Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu has won the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress",politics +Pepe Redeems Himself as Arsenal Cruise into Europa Knockout Stage,Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe put himself back in manager Mikel Arteta's good books with the opening goal in a 3-0,sports +FIFA Bans CAF President Ahmad For Five Years,"An Independent Ethics Committee of the world's football governing body FIFA has handed the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),",sports +Chelsea into Champions League Semifinals Despite Loss to Porto,"Chelsea sneaked into the Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 defeat against FC Porto in Seville on Tuesday, with a",sports +WHO Says There’s ‘High Risk’ Ebola Will Spread From Guinea,"There is a ""very high risk"" that an Ebola virus outbreak in Guinea could spread to neighbouring countries, the World Health",health +Kanye West Gives Kim Kardashian Birthday Hologram of Dead Father,Kanye West has surprised his wife Kim Kardashian with a hologram of her late father for her 40th birthday. The,entertainment +"WHO Raises the Alarm, Says Covid Vaccines Running out in Poorer Nations",A large number of poorer countries receiving Covid-19 vaccines through a global sharing scheme do not have enough doses to,health +"Nigeria: Elected Officials Must Curb Extravagant Lifestyle, Ex-VP Abubakar Says","A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says the extravagant lifestyles of the leaders in the country is a demonstration",politics +Nigerian Striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s Stunner Earns Leicester Draw at Burnley,"A stunning strike from Kelechi Iheanacho, plus some sensational goalkeeping from Kasper Schmeichel, saw Leicester draw 1-1 with Burnley in",sports +"Nigeria: Presidential Hopeful Tinubu Joins Political, Business Leaders in Saudi Arabia for Prayers and Networking",With the presidential primaries of political parties about a month from now and the election proper less than a year,politics +Facebook Blames ‘Faulty Configuration Change’ for Nearly Six-Hour Global Outage,"Facebook Inc blamed a ""faulty configuration change"" for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that prevented the company's 3.5 billion users",tech +Emirates Rolls out Covid-19 Vaccination for Employees,"Emirates airline, along with dnata, are among the first transport and air services organisations in the world to offer employees",health +New Xbox Series X and Series S to Launch November 10,"Microsoft unveiled Xbox Series S, an all-digital next-generation console designed to deliver everything that is core to next-generation gaming –",tech +"APC VP Candidate Shettima May Be Complicit in Chibok Girls’ Abduction, Say Northern Christian Leaders","Northern Christian Political Leaders in the APC, across the 19 northern states of Nigeria have accused APC Vice Presidential candidate",politics +"Nigeria: No Plan to Convert Domiciliary Accounts to Naira, CBN Insists",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again dispelled speculations that it was planning to convert the foreign exchange (FX),business +Germany and France Oppose Trump’s Twitter Exile,Germany and France attacked Twitter Inc. and Facebook Inc. after US President Donald Trump was shut off from the social,politics +"Investments from Nigerians Abroad will Help Economy to Grow, Buhari Says",President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the huge investments made in the country by Nigerians in Diaspora would help in,business +"Deputy Oil Minister Sylva Doubts Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Figures, Says Numbers Crazy","Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Tuesday expressed doubts over Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption figures, describing them",business +"Super Eagles Step Up Preparation for Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Mauritius","Following their arrival in New Jersey from Dallas on Sunday, three –time African champions Nigeria have stepped up preparations for",sports +"Dangote Refinery Will Purchase Over 300,000 Barrels Per Day Of Nigeria’s Crude","Dangote’s oil refinery will buy at least 300,000 barrels per day of Nigeria’s crude production, after the government granted approval",business +"Texas Governor Bars All Covid Vaccine Mandates in State, Accuses Biden of ‘Bullying’","Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott, responding to what he called “bullying” by the Biden Administration, on Monday barred all COVID-19",politics +Drake Withdraws Two Grammy Nominations from Final Ballot,Drake wants no part in competing for a Grammy. The four-time Grammy winner and his management asked the Recording Academy,entertainment +Eddie Murphy Returns as Prince Akeem in New ‘Coming 2 America’ Movie,"Amazon Studios has unveiled the first trailer for ‘Coming 2 America,’ which sees the return of Eddie Murphy as the",entertainment +"Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.99% in October, Seventh Consecutive Fall in 2021",Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped again in October 2021 to 15.99 percent from 16.63 percent recorded in September 2021. This,business +Nigeria’s Southern Governors Reject Removal of Electronic Transmission of Election Results,Governors of Nigeria's southern region have rejected in strong terms the removal of electronic transmission of election results from the,politics +Vice-Chairman of Samsung Electronics Jailed Two and A Half Years for Bribery,"Billionaire Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Lee Jae-yong was sent back to prison on Monday after a South Korean court",tech +South Africa Receives First Batch of Pfizer Covid Vaccines,South Africa has received the first batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to boost its vaccination programme. The doses which arrived on,health +Nigeria’s Chukwueze Challenges Messi and Courtois For La Liga Player of the Month Award,Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze has been shortlisted for the Spanish top-flight’s Player of the Month award for April alongside the,sports +"Nigeria: We Don’t Want President That Can Run Round Stadium Like Usain Bolt, But Can’t Run Railway, Ayu Tells Amaechi","The National Chairman of Nigeria's main opposition, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu on Wednesday took a swipe at Minister of Transportation,",business +Australian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 0.1%,Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.15 of a percentage point to a record low,business +"Nigeria: Dele Momodu Notifies PDP of Presidential Bid, Says Ambition Aimed at Reconciliation","Publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu, on Thursday, notified the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of",politics +‘Dying in Their Homes’: Covid-hit Indonesians Scramble for Oxygen,"Outside a small store in South Jakarta, dozens of people line up for the chance to save the life of",health +"Nigeria: Government, Operators Move to End $2bn Aircraft Maintenance Capital Flight",As part of efforts to end the huge capital flight spent on maintenance of aircraft overseas put at $2 billion,business +"CAR’s President Touadera on Track to Win Elections, Party Says","President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic is on track to win the elections, his party said on Thursday despite the initial results of",politics +"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending the",business +Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham: Jesse Lingard Scores Twice on Dream Debut as Hammers Return to Winning Ways,Jesse Lingard scored two goals on his West Ham debut as the Hammers returned to winning ways with an excellent,sports +"Colombian Leader Sees Opportunity in Cannabis, But Not Coca",Colombian President Iván Duque has high hopes for the medical marijuana industry in a country that has been waging a,business +"Nigeria’s Oil Production Rises by 202,000bpd","Although it undershot the 1.701 million bpd Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) output cut in January 2022, Nigeria was",business +"CBN Seeks Proper Disclosure, Fraud Prevention Mechanism on Digital Financial Services",The CBN has directed financial institutions and payment service providers to do more to enhance transparency and proper disclosure.Read more,business +VP Osinbajo Laments Unprecedented Leakages in Nigeria’s Tax System,"Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday said Nigeria is confronted with unprecedented leakages in tax administration. He said the",business +FBN Holdings Posts Profit after Tax of $179m in First Nine Months of 2020,FBN Holdings Plc has reported a growth of 31.7 per cent in its profit after tax (PAT) for the nine,business +"Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44bn Twitter Buyout Deal, Board to Fight",Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapseRead more,tech +"Higher Food Prices Drive Nigeria’s Inflation to 15.92%, Highest in 5 Months",Nigeria's Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation increased to 15.92 per cent (Year on year) in March 2022 compared,business +Pfizer Asks US to Allow Covid Shots for Kids Aged 5 to 11,Pfizer asked the US government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 --,health +"Pelosi, 80, Narrowly Re-elected US Speaker, Faces Difficult Two Years","Eighty-year-old Nancy Pelosi was narrowly re-elected on Sunday as speaker of the US House of Representatives, giving her the reins",politics +US Election: Nigerian-born Democrat Adelewa Elected Shadow US Rep,"Nigerian born Democrat, Adeoye Owolewa has been elected a shadow United States Representative out of the District of Columbia, with",politics +Hyundai Motor Group Plans to Launch EVs in China Every Year Starting 2022,South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs) in China every year starting,business +Covid-Hit Tunisia Kick High-Flying Super Eagles Out of AFCON with 1-0 Win,Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef,sports +Nigerian Nurses Raise the Alarm over Inadequate Medical Personnel for Covid-19 Vaccination,Nigerian Nurses on Thursday warned that inadequate medical personnel could jeopardise the efforts of the federal and state governments to,health +"Lewandowski Hits Hat Trick, Moves Up Bundesliga Scoring List as 10-man Bayern Run Riot",German champions and leaders Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 home,sports +"Wolves 2-1 Arsenal: Nine-man Gunners Implode at Molineux After David Luiz, Bernd Leno Red Cards",Arsenal were reduced to nine men at Molineux as Wolves battled back to win 2-1 following two red cards for,sports +"Nigeria: $3.097bn Investment Opportunities Exist in Condensate Refineries, NNPC Says",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said investment opportunities worth nearly $3.097 billion currently exist in the country's condensate,business +"INEC: Ekiti, Osun Elections Have Prepared Us Better for 2023","Barely 24 hours after the suspension of voter registration, INEC disclaimed a site that claimed to be continuing with the",politics +Canada Pauses AstraZeneca Vaccine for People Under 55 Over Blood Clot Concerns,Canada has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be,health +"Fight to Finish: Fela’s Sons Femi, Seun To Perform at Virtual Felabration Alongside Wizkid, 2Baba","On this day 82 years ago, multi-instrumentalist, political activist and Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was born. The legendary and trailblazing",entertainment +"Nigeria: Oil Majors Back Petroleum Bill, Seek Speedy Assent",International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria on Wednesday rallied behind the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) passed by the National,business +Drake Becomes First Artist Ever to Surpass 50 Billion Spotify Streams,Drake has become the first artist ever to surpass 50 billion combined streams on Spotify. The Toronto rapper is one of,entertainment +Israeli President Picks Netanyahu to Try to Form Government,Israel’s president has handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a government from the country’s,politics +"‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal Wins 13th French Open, Equals Federer’s Record 20 Grand Slams",Rafael Nadal produced one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer's record of,sports +"Arsenal, Man United Play Goalless to Leave Man City Three Points Clear",Arsenal and Manchester United were both unable to find a way through as the latter lost ground on Premier League,sports +"Forbes: Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Remains Africa’s Richest Man, Adenuga and Rabiu’s Worth Increase","Nigerian billionaires improved their ranking in the latest Forbes World’s Billionaire List, which compiles the fortunes of the richest people",business +Nigeria 1-1 Ghana: Super Eagles Crash Out of World Cup after Thomas Partey’s Goal Sends Black Stars Through,It's Ghana who have advanced to the World Cup finals in Qatar in December with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against,sports +Russia and Ukraine Sign UN-Backed Deal to Resume Grain Exports as War Rages,"H9wever, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy doused hopes that the accord might nudge the conflict nearer a resolution.Read more",business +Lagos to Begin Administration of AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine August 30,The Lagos State Government says it will resume the administration of the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on,health +"South Africa Parliament: Second Fire Contained, Suspect Due in Court","A new blaze at the complex housing South Africa’s Parliament in Cape Town has been contained, according to officials, as",politics +Nigeria: Buhari Meets Governing Party Stalwart  Tinubu in Abuja,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari held late-night meetings with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and former Interim National",politics +Conservative US Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70,"Rush Limbaugh, the controversial US radio personality and political commentator, has died aged 70. His wife Kathryn Adams announced his",entertainment +Covid-19: EU Launches New €100m Vaccination Campaign in Africa,The European Union has launched a new €100 million humanitarian initiative in support of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Africa.,health +WhatsApp to Move Ahead with Privacy Update Despite Backlash,Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp said on Thursday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users,tech +"Super Falcons Coach Waldrum Clarifies Statement on Nigeria Media, Says He Holds Journalists in High Esteem","Head Coach of Nigeria's female national football team, Randy Waldrum, has apologized for his statement at Thursday’s post-match conference.Read more",sports +Nigeria: How $1.5bn Contracts Pitted Transport Minister Amaechi against Ports MD Bala-Usman,"Last week’s suspension of Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman, at the request of the",politics +Rising Chip Prices Fuel Samsung’s Best Quarterly Profit in 3 Years,Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday flagged a 28% jump in its third-quarter operating profit to the highest in three,tech +"Pele Discharged from Hospital, Will Spend Christmas with Family","Brazilian soccer great Pele has been discharged, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said on Thursday, and will spend Christmas at",sports +Iheanacho Double Downs Liberia as Nigeria Tops World Cup Qualifying Group,Nigeria kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Liberia on Friday.A double from Kelechi,sports +China Grants Tesla Green Light to Start Selling Shanghai-made Model Y SUV,Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China. The Ministry of,business +"El Salvador Leads the World into Cryptocurrency, Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender","El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, a real-world experiment",business +"In Boost for Africa, Senegal to Make Covid Shots Next Year",Senegal could begin producing COVID-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells aimed at boosting Africa's,health +DMO: Nigeria Didn’t Mortgage National Assets as Collateral for Chinese Loans,"The Debt Management Office (DMO) has clarified that loans from China to Nigeria, which presently stood at $3.59billion were largely",business +"Wooing Rivers Governor Wike an Exercise in Futility, Saraki Tells APC Governors","Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said nothing will come out of Friday’s visit by APC Governors to their",politics +"‘Unfair’: PDP Kicks as INEC Extends Deadline For Party Primaries, APC Postpones Convention to June 6",Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the conduct of party primaries to June 9 from,politics +US Election: Trump Complains of ‘Ballot Dumps’ as Campaign Team Demands Recount,US President Donald Trump has been complaining about what he described as “surprise ballot dumps” as ballot counts in the,politics +Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Skips Cinemas for Disney Plus,"The Pixar film ‘Soul’ will skip cinemas and instead premiere on Disney+ on Christmas, sending one of the year’s last",entertainment +"Face to Face: Biden, Putin Ready for Long-anticipated Summit",President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss city of,politics +"After ‘Partygate’ And Boos, UK’s PM Johnson Set To Face Confidence Vote","Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a vote of confidence as soon as Monday, ITV's UK editor reported, citing ""rebels""",politics +"Tina Turner Bids Farewell to Fans, Details Health Struggles in New Documentary",A new Tina Turner documentary explores the singer’s legendary hits and tumultuous personal life. Turner will bid a final farewell,entertainment +NNPC Picks 16 Companies for New Crude Swap Deal as Oil Hits $70,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has picked 16 consortia for its new crude-for-fuel swap contracts for one year starting,business +Mbappé Signs Three-Year Deal at PSG Deal After Rejecting Madrid,The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga came to a conclusion on Saturday amid confirmation the Paris Saint-Germain forward had snubbed a,sports +"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Congratulates Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Other Presidential Candidates","Former Nigeria President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, congratulated the presidential candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that of APC, Bola Tinubu,",politics +Euro 2020: Fans at Wembley Games Required to Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test,Fans attending England's Euro 2020 group games at Wembley Stadium will be required to show proof of vaccination or a,sports +SpaceX Capsule with World’s First All-civilian Orbital Crew Returns Safely,Four space tourists safely ended their trailblazing trip to orbit Saturday with a splashdown in the Atlantic off the Florida,tech +Increasingly Bitter Race to Replace UK PM Johnson Narrows to Four,"Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch makes the cut alongside Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss.Read more",politics +"Messi’s ‘Huge’ Salary Unsustainable, Says Barca Chief","Ahead of Wednesday’s midweek rescheduled fixture with Real Sociedad, Presidential Candidate Emili Rousaud has said that Lionel Messi's salary is",sports +US Senate Passes Republican Bill to Overturn Biden Vaccine Mandate,The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a Republican measure that would overturn President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate for,politics +Serena Williams Gets Wild-Card Entry for Wimbledon Singles,"Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon this year, after all. The All England Club announced via Twitter on",sports +Death Toll from Mystery Epidemic in Enugu Rises to 40,"The epidemic ravaging Ette Uno and Umuopu communities of Enugu Ezike, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State",health +Second-string Bayern Stumble to 1-1 Home Draw Against Union Berlin,Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich saw their lead at the top of the league table cut to five points with six,sports +"WhatsApp Sues India Government, Says New Media Rules Mean End to Privacy","The lawsuit, described to Reuters by people familiar with it, asks the Delhi High Court to declare that one of",tech +Autochek Raises $3.4m Pre-Seed Funding for Expansion,"Nigerian automotive technology company Autochek which reports the history of used vehicles, has raised a US$3.4 million pre-seed funding round",tech +Covid Vaccine: Eight-week Gap Seen as Sweet Spot for Pfizer Jab Antibodies,A longer gap between first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine makes the body's immune system produce more,health +Hyundai Faces Seoul Lawsuit over EV Fires as GM Launches Recall,"Hyundai Motor Co is being sued over a string of battery fires in its electric vehicles (EVs), just as General",tech +"Nigeria: Opposition Party PDP Demands Full Disclosure of Fuel Importation, Subsidy Costs",The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said that it was appalled by the alleged bare-faced move of the President,politics +Five Stars for No Time To Die: BBC,"""There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets,"" says Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, ""and this is the latter."" On a",entertainment +Electoral Bill: PANDEF Expresses Concern Over President Buhari’s Delayed Assent,The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed concern over the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari in assenting to the,politics +ARISE FASHION WEEK to Adhere to Strict Covid-19 Protocols as Runway Shows Begin,"As Africa’s biggest fashion show kicks off, several protocols have been put in place by organisers of the ARISE FASHION",entertainment +Nigeria: Deputy National Chairman Suleiman Nazif Takes Over as PDP Acting National Chairman,A Deputy National Chairman (North) of Nigeria's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Suleiman Nazif has taken over as the acting,politics +"Low Cuts Five Players as Germany Prepare for Ukraine, Switzerland",Germany coach Joachim Low on Thursday cut five players from his squad to face Ukraine and Switzerland in the Nations,sports +"PDP Says APC Complicit in Kuje Prison Attack, Probes Redeployment of Soldiers 24hrs Before Attack","Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned in strong terms, the spate of insecurity and the",politics +"Returning Ministers: Buhari to Determine Sylva, Ngige, Tallen’s Fate",President Muhammadu Buhari has the final say on the fate of members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) who decided,politics +Nations League: Spain Pip Switzerland 1-0,Spain remain top of their Nations League group after a narrow victory over Switzerland in Madrid. Real Sociedad forward Mikel,sports +"Trump Heads to Battleground States Michigan, Wisconsin",US President Donald Trump takes his re-election push to Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday before launching a tour of western,politics +"Barcelona Sack Koeman as Head Coach, Offer Role to Xavi","Barcelona have sacked Ronald Koeman as head coach following Wednesday's defeat at Rayo Vallecano, while Goal can confirm the role",sports +"Facebook, Google Plan New Undersea Cables to Connect Southeast Asia and America","Facebook said on Monday it planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project",tech +"Mo Abudu Original, Òlòtūré, Debuts on Netflix",The latest offering from prolific Nigerian producer Mo Abudu and her production company EbonyLife had its long-awaited premiere on Netflix,entertainment +"WHO Says 10% of World’s Population May Have Had Covid, Vast Majority at Risk","The World Health Organization has said one in 10 people around the world may have contracted Covid-19, far more than",health +CIBN To Build Six Legacy Projects Across Nigeria,"The President/Chairman of Council, The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, on Monday  expressed the commitment",business +China to Sanction US Officials for ‘Nasty Behaviour’ Over Taiwan,"US officials who have engaged in “nasty behaviour” over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China’s Foreign Ministry said, after Washington",politics +Boardroom Drama: Nigeria’s Central Bank Queries First Bank for Replacing CEO Without Approval,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday queried the board of First Bank Nigeria Limited over the removal of,business +"Stripped of Influence, Nigeria Governors Fight Back Over Direct Primaries, Consider Court Action","Though President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to sign into law the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed this week by",politics +Branson Sets July 11 to Make Spaceflight Ahead of Bezos,"Sir Richard Branson has named the date he'll fly to the edge of space. It will be 11 July, or",tech +"Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina, Others to Speak at Lagos Economic Summit","President Muhammadu Buhari, former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu; former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance,",business +Olympic Gymnastics Champ Simone Biles Withdraws from All-around Competition to Focus on Mental Health,Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on,sports +Nigeria to Release List of Real Owners of Oil and Gas Assets in January,"Nigeria's federal government will next month make public the real owners of oil, gas and mining assets in the country",business +"Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution Mocks Federalism, Needs Rejigging, Says Ondo Governor Akeredolu","Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on Thursday, faulted the 1999 constitution,",politics +Nigeria Senate Approves 20 Years in Jail for Ballot Snatching,The Nigerian Senate has approved a jail term of 20 years for candidates in the country's elections caught snatching ballot,politics +Nigerian Lawmakers Lambast Power Minister Over Grid Collapse,"Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Power on Tuesday criticised the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu mandating him",politics +"Nigeria Senate to Review Electoral Bill, 1999 Constitution This Month, Lawan Says",Nigeria Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Friday announced that the Senate would review the rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill and,politics +Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp Wins FIFA Best Coach Award,"Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp has won The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Award 2020, defeating Marcelo Bielsa of Leeds and Bayern’s",sports +"AITEO Cup: Holders Bayelsa United, Rangers, Enyimba, Remo Stars Booted Out",The women’s Round of 16 matches will take place on Thursday evening.Read more,sports +China Launches Key Module of Space Station Planned for 2022,China has launched an unmanned module containing living quarters for three crew on a permanent space station that it plans,tech +Divestment: Wood McKenzie Values Shell’s Equity in Nigeria JV Assets at $2.3bn,"The road to the planned sale of Royal Dutch Shell’s assets in Nigeria appears clearer now, with Wood McKenzie, a",business +"After 10-Month Row, Emirates Now Keen on Flights to Nigeria","Emirates Airline says it is keen to resume flight operations in and out of Nigeria, as recent discussions by the",business +"Kante, Jorginho, De Bruyne Shortlisted For UEFA Player of the Year",Chelsea star players N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for,sports +"Nigeria: Party Primaries Now April 4 to June 3 Ahead of Presidential Poll of Febebruary 25, 2023","Following the signing of the new electoral bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)",politics +World Leagues Unwilling to Release Players for Cup of Nations Until January 3,The World Leagues Forum (WLF) has written to global soccer governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF),sports +"Instagram Agrees Curbs on Paid Influencers, UK Watchdog Says","Facebook’s Instagram has agreed measures to crack down on hidden advertising by so-called influencers on its photo and video platform,",tech +Coup Leader Burhan Says He Will Not Be Part of Sudan Government after Transition,Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said he will not participate in any government that comes after a,politics +Delayed Tokyo Olympics to Cost Extra $2.5bn,The one-year postponement of the Tokyo-2020 Olympic Games due to the coronavirus pandemic could cost an additional $2.5 billion over,sports +SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Latest Batch of Internet Satellites,US aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has launched 60 internet satellites from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. According to Space.com a Falcon-9 rocket,tech +"AfDB Approves $440,000 Assistance for Flood Victims in Sudan and South Sudan","The African Development Bank Group has approved an emergency assistance relief package of $440,000 to fund ongoing humanitarian and emergency",business +UK Museum to Return Looted Benin Artefacts to Nigeria,"The looted artefacts include 12 brass plaques, a brass cockerel and a key to the king’s palace.Read more",entertainment +Ibrahimovic Marks Sweden Return With Assist in 1-0 Win Over Georgia,Zlatan Ibrahimovic created the only goal for Viktor Claesson as Sweden beat Georgia 1-0 on his return to international football,sports +Nigeria: APC to Reconcile Aggrieved Presidential Aspirants after Primaries,"The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday said there are plans to reconcile aggrieved aspirants after the presidential, governorship, senatorial",politics +"Nigeria: INEC Announces Ekiti, Osun Off-season Guber Polls",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced dates for conducting the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.,politics +Wales Captain Gareth Bale Storms Off From Interview After Crushing Defeat to Denmark,Gareth Bale stormed off from a pitchside interview after he was questioned about his Wales future following their 4-0 defeat,sports +"Despite Conversations Around Energy Transition, Oil Will Still Be Relevant, Nigeria Government Insists","Nigeria's federal government on Tuesday stated that despite globaal push for the stoppage of the exploration of fossil fuels, crude",business +Nigerian Scientist Who Was a Roadside Food Vendor Creates Device That Can Detect Covid-19 and Cancer Cells,"A Nigerian neuroscientist and start-up founder has created a device that can be used to detect Covid-19, the smell of",health +Airbus Cancels $6bn Contract with Qatar Airways after Paint Fight,"Airbus has cancelled a $6bn contract with Qatar Airways for 50 of its new A321neo passenger jets, escalating a legal",business +NCC Alerts Nigerians to Deadly FluBot Malware Targeting Bank Accounts,The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Friday raised the alarm about what it described as an extremely damaging malware called “FluBot”,tech +Chad’s Military Ruler Mahamat Deby Names Transitional Parliament,"Mahamat Idriss Deby, the head of Chad’s military government, has named 93 members of a new interim parliament, five months",politics +"Brazil Named New Hosts of Copa America 13 Days to Go after Colombia, Argentina Stripped of Hosting",South American soccer body CONMEBOL has announced Brazil as the host of Copa America for the second consecutive time after,sports +Chrissy Teigen Publishes Heartfelt Essay About Pregnancy Loss,"After nearly a month of silence, model and author Chrissy Teigen has written a heartfelt message about the recent loss",entertainment +Astrazeneca To Test Combining Covid-19 Vaccine With Russia’s Sputnik Shot,UK and Russian scientists are teaming up to trial a combination of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines to see,health +Nigeria: Micro-Zoning Tearing APC Apart Amid Leadership Crisis,"The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the zoning of national offices, ahead of the party’s national",politics +"Nigeria Rakes in Fresh $547m as MTN, Mafab Win 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction",Nigeria's federal government on Monday earned a total of $547.2 million as MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd emerged winners,business +"Nigeria: Like Rivers, Lagos Seeks Law to Commence VAT Collection",Just like Rivers State in the Niger-Delta which recently enacted its Value Added Tax (VAT) Law 2021 to regulate the,politics +Bale’s Agent Says Madrid Exit Closer,Gareth Bale is closer to leaving Real Madrid now than at any time during his seven years at the Spanish,sports +British Airways Owner IAG Boosts Liquidity by $3.4bn,"British Airways owner IAG raised total liquidity by 2.45 billion pounds ($3.4 billion), through a loan and deferred pension contributions,",business +Nigeria Set to Lift Two-month Twitter Ban After ‘Extremely Positive’ Talks,"The Nigerian government says the ban on operations of microblogging platform Twitter will be lifted soon following ""extremely positive"" talks. Speaking",tech +Nigerian Airlines to Suspend Operations from May 9 over High Cost of Aviation Fuel,"The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has served notice of ceasing operations on Monday, May 9, over the high cost",business +Total Accelerates Share Buybacks as Profits Nearly Triple,The group is among oil and gas majors benefiting from rising commodities prices as the war in Ukraine exacerbates an,business +Solskjaer Tasks Man Utd to Shake off Istanbul Nightmare,Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded his side cannot afford another off night against Istanbul Basaksehir if they are,sports +Lagos Marriott Opens Spa,The recently opened Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja has officially announced the grand launch of its Isade Spa. The hotel’s ultramodern,business +Zimbabwe Banks Shut 17% of Branches,Zimbabwean banks have closed about 17% of their branches as an escalation in the number of coronavirus infections spurs lenders,business +Trump to Address Major Meeting of Conservatives in First Post-White House Appearance,"Donald Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend. Ian Walters, spokesman",politics +"Oil Soars to Seven-Year High, Surges Near $87",Oil prices traded within striking distance of its seven-year high at $86.71 per barrel on Monday on continuing supply constraints,business +Cavani Brace Helps Man United Complete Comeback Against Southampton,Edinson Cavani came from the bench to rescue a stunning win for Manchester United as Southampton threw away a two-goal,sports +Nigeria’s Sports Minister Promises to Overhaul Super Eagles after Draws with Sierra Leone,Nigeria’s Sports Minister Sunday Dare has promised that the Federal Government will overhaul the senior national football team to ensure,sports +Burna Boy’s ‘Destiny’ Included in Biden-Harris Inauguration Playlist,"Burna Boy’s ‘Destiny’, a song off the Afropop singer’s Grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant’, has been included in the official inauguration",entertainment +"Coronavirus: Spain Imposes Nationwide Night-time Curfew, Ponders Six-month Extension",Spain has declared a second nationwide state of emergency and ordered an overnight curfew across the country in hopes of,health +Death Rates Soar in Southeast Asia as Virus Wave Spreads,Indonesia has converted nearly its entire oxygen production to medical use just to meet the demand from COVID-19 patients struggling,health +"Nigeria: CBN Promises to Deal with Illegal Forex Traders, AbokiFX Suspends Forex Updates","The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Friday vowed to send the Economic and",business +Pop Star Britney Spears Loses Bid to Stop Father’s Control of Her Career,A US court has rejected an attempt by pop star Britney Spears to have her father removed as conservator of,entertainment +"Nigeria’s Power Sector Collapse Imminent, Stakeholders Warn",Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have warned that the sector faces imminent collapse as a results of a myriad of,business +Kane and Son Preserve Mourinho’s Perfect Record vs Bielsa as Spurs Down Leeds,"Spurs cruised to a 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Jose Mourinho got one over on Marcelo Bielsa again,",sports +"Reeling from US sanctions, China’s Huawei Plans Foray into Electric Vehicles","China’s Huawei plans to make electric vehicles under its own brand and could launch some models this year, four sources",tech +Australia Reports No New Local Coronavirus Cases Ahead of Australian Open,"Australia reported no new local coronavirus cases for a third day on Sunday, as tennis players geared up for the",sports +US: Rittenhouse ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict Puts Biden in Difficult Political Spot,A difficult political atmosphere for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous with the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.,politics +Nigeria: Private Sector Bemoans Difficulty Clearing Goods at Ports,Members of Nigeria's organised private sector (OPS) have advised the federal government to make deliberate efforts to remove impediments to,business +Olympics Expels Two Belarus Coaches Over Athlete’s Removal,Two Belarusian coaches have lost their Olympic accreditations after allegedly attempting to force an athlete to leave the Games in,sports +Gyan Returns to Ghana Club Football,"Former national captain Asamoah Gyan, 34, has returned to play his club football in Ghana in a move hoped to",sports +Werner Savours Successful Leipzig Return in Germany Win,Timo Werner was delighted to mark his return to Leipzig with a brace in Germany's 3-1 win over Ukraine on,sports +Igbo Socio-Cultural Group Ohanaeze Optimistic of Peter Obi’s Victory in 2023,Chief Damian Okeke –Ogene on Thursday said the group was confident of Obi's victory in 2023.Read more,politics +"Nigeria: Sokoto Governor Tambuwal, Deputy Get Senatorial Tickets after Withdrawing from PDP Presidential, Guber Contests","The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal was at the weekend announced as the Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic",politics +Nigeria: NURPC Boss Komolafe Confirms NNPC as Holder of Addax’s OML Licences,"The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NURPC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe on Wednesday confirmed that the",business +Nigeria: APC Chairman Adamu Says No Decision Yet on Zoning of Presidential Ticket,"Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday declared that it had not taken a decision on where to zone",politics +"Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Will Be a Hard Sell for APC, Says Ebonyi Governor Umahi","However, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, also a presidential aspirant under APC, said the participation of Jonathan in the",politics +Euro 2020: England Beat Croatia in Opener With Sterling Goal,England beat Croatia 1-0 in the opening game of their Euro 2020 campaign at Wembley on Sunday with Raheem Sterling,sports +"Nigeria: Tinubu is Playing God, Says Protege and Interior Minister Aregbesola in Veiled Attack","It appears the gloves are now off for a bare knuckle fist between the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and",politics +Next James Bond Film Delayed for Third Time Due to Covid-19,The new James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ has been delayed for the third time due to the coronavirus,entertainment +SpaceX Starship Rocket Prototype Explodes After Landing,The third time appeared to be the charm for Elon Musk’s Starship rocket - until it wasn’t. The latest heavy-duty,tech +Tesla Boss Musk Challenges UN Official on How Money Can Help Resolve World Hunger,"Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, challenged a United Nations official’s claim that just a small percentage of his wealth",business +Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for Coronavirus,Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Portugal's Nations League game against Sweden on Wednesday. The Juventus,sports +Man City Clinch Premier League After Man United Home Loss to Leicester,Manchester City are Premier League champions once again after Manchester United’s defeat to Leicester City on Monday clinched the title,sports +Tokyo 2020 Bans Alcoholic Beverages at Venues,"Alcoholic beverages will be banned at the Olympics, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said on Wednesday, adding that the decision",sports +"Nigerian Governors Working to Scuttle Electoral Reform, Lobby Buhari Not to Sign Electoral Bill","After crippling the local government system across the country, a situation believed to have laid the foundation for the current",politics +Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Central African Republic Shock Nigeria 1-0 in Lagos,The Les Fauves of Central African Republic have beaten Super Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in the World Cup Qualifiers in,sports +Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower in December,"The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI was revised lower to 55.2 in December 2020, from an initial estimate of 55.5",business +Lure of Oil Wells: Why Cross River Governor Ayade Defected to Nigeria’s Ruling Party,New facts have shown that economic factors far more outweighed the political reasons that necessitated the recent defection of the,politics +Mass Covid Vaccination Centres to Open in England,Thousands more people will receive a Covid-19 vaccine this week as seven mass centres open across England. NHS England said,health +Nigeria President Buhari Asks Ministers with Political Ambitions To Resign By May 16,"Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has given all Ministers interested in vying for any elective position in 2023 up till Monday,",politics +"Cuba Economy Suffering under Tightened US Embargo, Foreign Minister Says","Cuba's Foreign Minister said on Thursday that the US government has taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and ""tightened the",business +"Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-repairs to iPhones, Macs","Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited",entertainment +Olympics Like No Other Officially Underway Friday in Tokyo,"The Tokyo Olympic Games are upon us. They look and feel different to any other Games of times gone by,",sports +"Davido Unveils Tracklist, Album Art for New Album","Nigerian superstar Davido has released the tracklist for his third studio album, 'A Better Time,' a follow up to last",entertainment +"Despite Pushback, Nigeria to Implement 5% Hike on Data, Voice Calls","Reacting to Pantami's recent position that he was not carried along on the new tariff, Ahmed said he could not",business +UFC: Nigeria Government Commends Israel Adesanya for Successful Defence of Title,"The Nigerian government through the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended, Israel Adesanya for retaining",sports +Several Billionaires Billed to Attend Nigeria First Lady Aisha Buhari’s Book Launch,"In an event certain to capture the imagination of keen observers across the country, Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari will next",business +"Alakija: Ongoing Oil Industry Reforms, Dangote Refinery to Revitalise Nigeria’s Economy, Says Africa’s Richest Woman","Africa's richest woman and Vice-Chairman of FAMFA Oil Limited, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, has stated that current reforms in the oil",business +"Official Title, Release Date for ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Announced","Marvel Studios has announced the next line-up in the Phase 4 plan of its cinematic universe, including the release date",entertainment +Merck Collaborates with Innovative Biotech to Establish First Vaccine Production Facility in Nigeria,"Merck, a leading science and technology company, on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with biotechnology company Innovative",health +Nigeria’s Flutterwave Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies,"Nigerian fintech firm, Flutterwave has been named a “Pioneer” on TIME’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in",tech +Nigeria Health Officials Issues ‘Fake Covid Vaccine’ Warning,The Nigerian government on Friday warned her citizens against fake coronavirus vaccines as there are reports that some are in circulation. with,health +"Nigeria: Delta Governor Okowa Tops List as PDP Moves to Unveil VP Candidate on Tuesday, APC Considers New Options","Barring any last-minute changes, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its vice presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will",politics +US Rapper Kodak Black Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery,Rapper Kodak Black has pleaded guilty to assault and battery in the US. The case relates to an incident involving,entertainment +"Ray Liotta: Scorsese, De Niro Lead Tributes to the Late Goodfellas Actor","Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro have led the tributes to Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, who died",entertainment +"French Open: Nadal, Thiem Cruise through Openers",Spain's 12-time champion Rafael Nadal encountered few problems as he started the French Open with a three-set win over Belarusian,sports +Morocco 2022: Pinnick Confident as Super Falcons Dare Hosts in Rabat Semi,An intimidating cauldron and a highly-motivated opposition are among the challenges nine-time champions Nigeria would be up against on Monday.Read more,sports +US House to Deliver Trump Impeachment Charge to Senate Monday,The US House of Representatives will formally deliver to the Senate on Monday the impeachment charge accusing Trump of inciting,politics +NNPC Floats New Subsidiary to Oversee Refineries,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday inaugurated the board of Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), a subsidiary of NNPC,",business +EU Launches Legal Action Against AstraZeneca Due to Vaccine Shortages,The European Union has launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines and,health +UK to Cover Covid-19 Vaccine Side-effects under Damages Scheme,"Britain will pay individuals who suffer any severe side-effects from Covid-19 vaccines under an existing programme, the government said on",health +Hayatu-Deen: 2023 Presidential Election is PDP’s to Lose,"Former Managing Director of FSB International Bank Plc., and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has said if",politics +Tiwa Savage Urges Beyonce to Lend Support to #EndSARS Movement,Nigerian star Tiwa Savage has called on Beyonce and her team to use their platform to speak out about the ongoing,entertainment +"Nigeria: APC, PDP Will Not Take Decision On Zoning of Presidency Until Late 2022",All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are playing hide and seek over the zoning of the 2023,politics +US to Ban Russian Flights from American Airspace,The U.S. government is set to announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace following similar moves by the,business +"Outrage, Threats of Ban as 12 European Football Teams Plan to Form Breakaway ‘Super League’","Twelve of Europe's top soccer clubs have announced plans to form a so-called European super league, in a move that",sports +‘2020 Not Done With Us Yet’: Sydney Cut Off from Rest of Australia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak,Australian states and territories have begun enforcing entry bans on Sydney residents amid a growing coronavirus outbreak in the nation's,health +Dr. Dre to Pay Ex-Wife Nicole Young $100m in Divorce Settlement,Dr. Dre and Nicole Young have settled their bitter divorce battle by finally ironing out finances. The famed music producer,entertainment +Australia’s ‘Virus Budget’ to Cause Record Deficit,"The Australian government on Tuesday announced plans to cut income taxes, create jobs for young people and stimulate business investment",business +Nigeria’s South-south Governors Resolve  to Join VAT Collection Suit,"Nigeria's South-south Governors Forum, on Monday, declared support for states’ collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as ordered by a",business +Fellow Athletes Rally Around Osaka after French Open Withdrawal,Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Naomi Osaka after the women’s world number two withdrew from,sports +"US Halts Shipments from Intel, Other Chipmakers to Huawei","The Trump administration notified Huawei suppliers, including chipmaker Intel, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese",tech +China and Russia to Build Space Station on the Moon,China and Russia have announced plans to build a lunar space station. Russian space agency Roscosmos says it has signed,tech +"Despite Waning Investments, Oil Financing Boosts Nigeria’s FDI to $7bn","Nigeria emerged West Africa’s largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with its flows doubling to $4.8 billion, mainly due",business +Nigeria Football Boss Pinnick Predicts Super Eagles Win in AFCON Qualifier,Ahead of the November 13 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Leone Stars of Sierra,sports +"Nigeria Justifies Reduction of Automobiles’ Import Tariffs, Seeks Cooperation",Nigeria’s federal government has given more insights into the cut in automobiles’ import tariffs just as it dismissed claims by,business +WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Decries Low Rate of Covid Vaccination in Africa,Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lamented the low rate of Covid-19 vaccination in,health +AFCON: 12 Tunisian Players to Miss Sunday’s 2nd Round Clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles,"Ahead of the 2nd round Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash with the Super Eagles, several Tunisian players and Mondher",sports +"Buhari Assures Anambra Election Won’t Be Disrupted, Directs Military to Use Overwhelming Force If Necessary",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed that he would never allow anything or anyone to disrupt the forthcoming governorship,politics +Nigeria: Obi Cubana Spends Second Day in EFCC’s Custody,"Popular socialite and businessman, Mr. Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has spent his second day in detention. He was yet",entertainment +"Nokia to Cut Up to 10,000 Jobs over Next Two Years","Nokia on Tuesday announced plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs within two years to trim costs and invest more",tech +Nigeria: Influential Socio-political Groups Welcome Northern Governors’ Call to End Open Grazing,"The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and its Niger Delta counterpart, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), have expressed their support for",politics +Dare Charges Peseiro to Make Super Eagles a Blend of the Best at Home and Abroad,"Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare on Wednesday charged the new Head Coach of Super",sports +"Omicron: Nigeria Refuses to Restrict Inbound Travellers, Approves Booster Doses","Notwithstanding the raging Omicron COVID-19 variant in Southern Africa and some other parts of the world, Nigeria's federal government on",business +"Again, NNPC Fails to Remit Monies to Federation Account in May as Petrol Subsidy Hits N1.27trn",The inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to carry out its statutory obligations to the federation continued,business +"Nigeria: Despite Being in Captivity, Ango Abdullahi’s Son Wins PDP House of Reps Ticket","Despite being in captivity, Sadiq Abdullahi, son of Convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Ango Abdullahi, has emerged",politics +"Nigeria Senate Summons CBN Governor, DG SEC Over Cryptocurrency Restrictions","The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and the Director-General of the Security and",business +Will Smith Resigns From Academy Over Chris Rock Oscars Slap Backlash,"Will Smith, facing possible expulsion or suspension after he assaulted Chris Rock during last Sunday’s Oscars telecast, has instead resigned",entertainment +Nigeria Challenges Indigenous Oil Firms to Fill Void Created by Divesting IOCs,"Deputy Oil Minister Sylva says investors should perceive the IOCs’ divestments as opportunities, rather than threats.Read more",business +"Nigeria: eNaira App Records 600,000 Downloads In 3 Weeks","Following its launch on October 25, 2021, the eNaira applications have registered almost 600,000 downloads. This was revealed by the",business +"Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi II, Calls for a United Nigeria","Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Africa’s most populous country Nigeria to stay united despite the",politics +Tuchel Hopeful Chelsea Goalkeeper Mendy Will Be Fit For Champions League Final,Edouard Mendy will be given every chance to make the Champions League Final after scans showed the rib injury he,sports +"Hyundai, Kia Say Apple Car Deal is off",South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it is not now in talks with Apple Inc on autonomous electric,tech +US Election: Nigerian-American Agbaje Wins Legislative Ticket,A Nigerian-American Esther Agbaje has won an election in the US to represent District 59B in the Minnesota House of Representatives on the,politics +Stevie Wonder to Headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles,Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to help raise money and,entertainment +Wealthy Russians Flee to Dubai to Avoid Sanctions,Dubai has emerged as a haven for wealthy Russians fleeing the impact of western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.,business +"Mike Tyson Targets Anthony Joshua, Others in Charity Bouts",Mike Tyson has sensationally admitted he would be open to the idea of facing three of boxing's heavyweight stars in,sports +FA Cup: Nigeria Striker Iheanacho Masterminds Leicester Victory Over Man United,Two goals from Nigeria born Kelechi Iheanacho ensured Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal,sports +Opposition Candidate Ramkalawan Wins Seychelles Presidential Election,Electoral authorities in Seychelles have declared opposition candidate Wavel Ramkalawan the new president of the East African country upsetting incumbent Danny Faure in,politics +Biden Gets Covid Booster Shot after Authorisation,"President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 booster shot on Monday, days after federal regulators recommended a third dose of the",health +Late Ronaldo Goal Caps Man United Fightback Against Atalanta,Cristiano Ronaldo headed the winner nine minutes from time as Manchester United came back from two goals down to record,sports +"‘My Heart Is Broken for Nigeria,’ Rihanna Says as Celebrities React to #EndSARS Protesters’ Attack",Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the global celebrities using their platforms to speak out in support of protests against,entertainment +UK Inflation Hits Nearly 30-Year High of 5.5%,"British consumer pricesrose at the fastest annual pace in nearly 30 years last month, intensifying the squeeze on households and",business +Tammy Abraham Completes €40 Million Roma Move From Chelsea,"Roma have signed Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham for €40 million, it was announced on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has signed a",sports +WHO Team Visits Wuhan Virus Lab at Center of Origin Speculation,World Health Organization investigators on Wednesday visited a research center in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the,health +"Apple’s Quarterly Smartphone Shipments Jumps to Record Levels, Huawei in Freefall","Apple Inc’s smartphone shipments jumped 22% to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world’s biggest seller, while",business +"Nigeria’s Multiple, Overlapping Tax System Worries Buhari",President Muhammadu Buhari has faulted the nation's current multiple and overlapping tax system saying it's inefficient and creates uncertainty and,business +Chelsea 2-5 West Brom: Tuchel’s Unbeaten Run Torn to Shreds,Thomas Tuchel’s long unbeaten start to life as Chelsea manager is over after a shock 5-2 thrashing by relegation-threatened West,sports +"Nigeria: Air Peace, Arik, Aero, Other Airlines Form ‘Spring Alliance’ to Improve Service Delivery","On Wednesday, a major development occurred in the aviation industry as Nigerian airlines namely: Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria",business +Klopp ‘Relieved’ to See Firmino Strike in Liverpool’s Win over Leicester,"Jurgen Klopp praised Roberto Firmino for a ""super game"" after Liverpool's 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.",sports +Elon Musk Says Twitter Legal Team Told Him He Violated an NDA,Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that Twitter Inc's legal team accused him of violating a nondisclosure agreement by revealing that,tech +"WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Tasks Members on Reform, Improved Access to Vaccines","The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday urged members of the global trade",health +"Again, Nigeria Loses 6.5m Barrels of Oil to Force Majeure, Sabotage in December","There appears to be no end in sight to the financial and resource haemorrhage in Nigeria's oil and gas industry,",business +Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Exploiting Social Media to Promote Product in Contravention of Law,The tobacco industry in Nigeria is allegedly exploiting social networking platforms to promote and market its products in contravention of,business +Juventus Will Be Expelled from Serie A If They Persist with Super League,Serie A side Juventus faces being expelled from the Italian top league if they don't withdraw from the European Super,sports +Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Telecoms Growth: Moody’s,A report by Moody’s Investors Service has said that Nigeria holds the key to the growth of telecom’s sector in,business +"Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World: ARISE FASHION WEEK to Thrill  Global Audience at Dubai Expo","ARISE FASHION WEEK, Africa’s dominant runway platform is coming to Dubai to showcase Made in Nigeria, Conquering the World at",entertainment +Italy Open 2020 Euro With Emphatic Win over Turkey,Italy rode three second-half goals to a 3-0 win over Turkey in Group A of the opening match of the,sports +Opposition Leader Diallo Claims Victory in Guinea Presidential Election,"Guinea's opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has claimed victory in presidential elections, as thousands of his supporters took to the",politics +"Biden, Johnson to Hold Talks This Month",UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attempt to patch up Britain’s frayed relationship with U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration at,politics +Tokyo Olympics: Tunisia’s Hafnaoui Wins Shock Swimming Gold,Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui took a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. The 18-year-old won from,sports +"Zamalek, Raja Set for CAF Champions League Semi-final Showdown",Zamalek and Raja Casablanca will meet for the first leg of their CAF Champions League semifinal at Stade Mohamed V,sports +Senate President Accepts Rubber Stamp Label If ‘Work with Executive Makes Nigeria Better’,"Nigeria’s Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said the National Assembly would accept the ""rubber stamp"" label if it would guarantee",politics +Nigeria: Peter Obi’s Six Million Supporters Pledge to Raise N6bn for Presidential Bid,The Peter Obi Support Network on Monday announced that its six million members would raise N6 billion in favour of,politics +Nigerian Court Asks Police IG to Investigate Tinubu’s Perjury Allegation,"The court, in a ruling, held that the ex-parte application was meritorious and subsequently granted it, fixing November 1, for",politics +WhatsApp Launches Campaign to Tackle Fake News in Nigeria,"WhatsApp, has announced the launch of #YouSaid, a campaign to educate people on how to verify information they come across",tech +Scottish Champions Rangers Finish Season Unbeaten With 102 Point,Steven Gerrard's Rangers side became only the second team to win the Scottish Premiership and go a full season without,sports +Twitter Sues Elon Musk to Force Him to Complete $44bn Acquisition,Twitter Inc sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion deal to buy the social mediaRead more,tech +Manchester Derby: Guardiola Believes Solskjaer Has Mental Steel to Bounce Back from United’s Shock Champions League Exit,"Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind under-fire Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer –",sports +"Ahead of 2023, Nigeria’s Dominant Political Parties Battle Survival, Leadership Crises",For the two main political parties in Nigeria – the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic,politics +Atletico Sign Kondogbia as Partey’s Replacement,"Ateltico Madrid have signed Central African Republic midfielder, Geoffrey Kondogbia, from Spanish rivals Valencia. Kondogbia, 27, has joined Atletico on",sports +Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out,"The world’s richest man appears to have had it with this whole working-from-home business. Elon Musk, chief executive officer of",business +Nigeria v Cameroon Ends Goalless in Vienna,"Nigeria's Super Eagles were in action again on Tuesday against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the second friendly encounter in",sports +Nigeria Senate Uncovers N14.7bn Proceeds of Defunct PHCN ‘Hidden’ in Commercial Banks,The Nigerian Senate has uncovered N14.7 billion proceeds of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) allegedly hidden in,politics +Boeing Faces New Hurdle in 737 MAX Electrical Grounding Issue,U.S. air safety officials have asked Boeing Co (BA.N) to supply fresh analysis and documentation showing numerous 737 MAX subsystems,business +Nigeria: NNPC Set to Deduct N149.2bn from October’s Federation Account,"Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the NNPC will again make a huge deduction of N149.2 billion from the federation's joint account",business +NLC: Nigerian Workers Constitute Labour Party’s Major Structure,The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that workers in the country have decided to support the Labour Party in,politics +Ozil Signs for Fernerbahce as Arsenal Agrees Permanent Transfer,"Mesut Ozil has thanked Arsenal for an ""amazing journey"" after his departure to Fenerbahce was confirmed. Ozil said goodbye to",sports +Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release,"Black Widow has a new enemy: the Walt Disney Co. Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,”",entertainment +An Oscars Unlike Any Other to Get Underway Sunday,"An Oscars unlike any before will get underway Sunday night, with history on the line in major categories and a",entertainment +WHO Urges African Nations to Keep Expired Covid Vaccines,The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry,health +Civil Rights Groups Demand Google Remove Trump’s YouTube Channel,US civil rights groups will organize an advertiser boycott against Alphabet’s YouTube if it does not remove President Donald Trump’s,tech +French Footballer Karim Benzema Guilty in Sex Tape Blackmail Case,France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been found guilty of conspiring to blackmail a fellow French footballer with,sports +Zenith Emerges Best Bank in Nigeria Back-to-Back,"Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2021,",business +OPEC Forecasts 5.9mb Rise in 2021 Daily Crude Oil Demand,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has projected a daily crude oil demand increase by 5.9 million barrels per,business +Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President,"Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, won despite public anger with the ruling elite after months of severe shortages of fuel,",politics +"Nigeria Needs to Restructure Now Before It’s Too Late, Governor’ Chair Fayemi Says","Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria needs a restructured federation",politics +"Watchmen, Schitt’s Creek and Succession Win Big at 2020 Emmy Awards","The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honour the best in television, were held virtually on Sunday night. HBO series Watchmen was",entertainment +"Nigeria: Protesters Storm PDP, APC, Insist Power Must Go to the South","A group of protesters, largely from a group by name, the Concerned Nigeria Citizens, on Wednesday, barricaded entrances to the",politics +Femi Kuti Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to APC Group Over Shirts Bearing Fela’s Name,The son of the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has warned a group affiliated with the ruling party in,politics +Medal Guaranteed!: Nigeria’s Oborududu Qualifies for Olympics Women’s Wrestling Final,Nigeria's Blessing Oborududu has advanced into the Final of the women’s freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics,sports +Nigeria: Senior Lawyers Ask Parliament to Override Buhari If He Refuses to Sign Electoral Bill,"As the constitutional time limit for Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 expires on Sunday, some",politics +Leicester Go Top of Premier League With Comfortable Win Over Chelsea,Leicester moved to the top of the Premier League after sweeping aside Chelsea with a comfortable 2-0 victory at the,sports +"Davido Donates N250m to Orphanages, Sets up Five-man Committee for Disbursement","Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, better known as ‘Davido,’ on Saturday set up a five-man committee to supervise the disbursement of",entertainment +"Heineken to Slash 8,000 Jobs  as Pandemic Hits Brewer","Heineken is to cut 8,000 jobs and seek €2bn of savings over two years as new chief executive Dolf van",business +"Late Aritste Sound Sultan Was Deeply Passionate About Nigeria, President Buhari Says","Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan as one who was deeply",entertainment +UK Begins Rollout of Moderna Covid Vaccine,Britain begins rolling out Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday in Wales and expects to be using it in the rest,health +NNPC Says Modular Refineries Not Producing Petrol Due to Price Regulation,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has attributed the inability of existing private modular refineries in the country to,business +Macron Hosts African Business Champions at ‘Choose France’ Summit,"The France-Nigeria Business Council will be meeting on the sidelines of the 4th Choose France International Business Summit, which commenced",business +Candidates Jostle to Replace UK PM Johnson in Packed Race,The contest to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered pace on Sunday as five more candidates declared their intention,politics +"Buhari Must Support Consensus in APC to Save Naira from ‘Dollarised’ Presidential Primary, Says Osita Okechukwu","A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has",politics +"Ethiopia Delays Polls Again Amid Security, Logistical Challenges",Ethiopia has delayed its national election again after some opposition parties said they would not take part and as a,politics +Man City Given Huge FA Cup Scare By League Two Side Cheltenham,"HfManchester City were nine minutes away from being dumped out of the FA Cup by League Two Cheltenham, but late",sports +Fela Nominated for Induction into 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,"Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honour after he was nominated for the 2021",entertainment +"Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Lists Musa, Lookman, Dennis in Super Eagles’ Squad to Battle Ghana","Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wifred Ndidi and forwards Moses",sports +"In Surprising Volte-face, Emirates Extends Suspension of All Nigerian Flights Indefinitely","Emirates Airlines on Monday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Nigeria, barely 48 hours after announcing that",business +Nigeria: Seplat Energy To Acquire ExxonMobil’s Local Shallow-Water Oilfields,Seplat Energy Plc is currently in talks to acquire ExxonMobil’s Nigerian shallow-water oilfields. This was discovered by ARISE News in,business +CAR PM Announces Resignation on Twitter,"Firmin Ngrebada, the prime minister of the Central African Republic (CAR), has announced on Twitter that he and his government",politics +Nigeria: House Says £4.2m Repatriated from UK Belongs to Delta State,The Delta State Government on Wednesday got support from Nigeria’s House of Representatives as well as two Senior Advocates of,politics +Nigeria: APC Secretary Explains Heavy Security Presence at Party Secretariat,"Senator John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary of Nigeria's governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) says the",politics +Man City Thrash Norwich With Record Signing Jack Grealish Scoring on Home Debut,Manchester City eased passed Norwich 5-0 with their British record signing Jack Grealish scoring on his home debut on Saturday.,sports +Chinese Stocks Rise as China Moves to Curb Yuan Strength,Global stocks hit five-week highs on Monday led by China's post-holiday surge as investors bet on a steady recovery for,business +Toshiba Targets $3bn Revenue in Quantum Cryptography by 2030,Toshiba Corp. said on Monday it aims to generate $3 billion in revenue from its advanced cryptographic technology for data,business +Nigerian League Gets New Commencement Date,The Nigerian government through the country's Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced a new date for the restart of the 2020/21,sports +Defection: Cross River Governor Ayade Escapes Sack as Judge Bows to Appeal Court Judgment,"In submission to the principle of ‘Stare disisis’ Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court,",politics +"Google Play Store Compromised by ‘HiddenAds’ Malware, NCC Warns Nigerians",The NCC security team recommended installing anti-virus/anti-malware software with a proven track record for detecting and removing malware.Read more,business +"Unvaccinated Djokovic Could Skip French Open, Wimbledon",Novak Djokovic has said he would rather miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to get a Covid,sports +"Aguero to Leave Man City at the End of Season, Club Plans Statue to Celebrate Legend",Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. A,sports +‘Game-changer’: China to Stop Funding Overseas Coal Projects,"Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China would no longer fund the construction of new coal-fired power projects overseas,",business +Oxford University to Test AstraZeneca Vaccine Response Among Children for First Time,The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the Covid-19 vaccine it,health +Scientists Discover Gene that Can Reduce Covid-19 Severity By 20%,A gene that reduces the severity of Covid-19 infections by 20 per cent has been discovered by researchers. According to,health +"Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard, Awarded $15 Million","The heated, televised court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is finally over. On Wednesday, a seven-member jury found",entertainment +Honda Joins Electric Car Race with $40bn Investment Over Next Decade,Honda is joining the flurry of global automakers spending tens of billions of dollars to go electric. The Japanese company,tech +"Shell, ExxonMobil Face Huge Remediation Charges in Nigeria Over Abandoned Offshore Assets",Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria and ExxonMobil are presently faced with huge remediation costs over their failure to properly,business +Nigeria Moves to Stop Consultant Doctors from Joining Strike,Nigeria’s federal government has taken measures to prevent senior doctors under the auspices of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association,health +"N100m Presidential Form Meant to Shut Out Unserious Aspirants, APC Women Leader Says","Following public outrage over the high cost of nomination forms for aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling",politics +Nigeria Urges Turkey to Invest in Its Onshore Oil Assets,The Nigerian government on Wednesday called on the Turkish authorities to look at the prospect of funding major oil and,business +Oil Prices Rise to Seven-week High on Strong Demand Recovery,"Oil prices took a jump to the highest level in seven weeks on Tuesday, as the market continued to be",business +Covid-19: English Football Under Threat as Multiple Matches May Be Postponed,Tottenham’s Premier League match against Fulham on Wednesday is under threat after an outbreak of coronavirus at Fulham. Fulham are,sports +Germany Manufacturing PMI Revised Slightly Higher,The IHS Markit/BME Germany Manufacturing PMI was revised slightly higher to 60.7 in February of 2021 from a preliminary reading,business +UEFA President Ceferin Says Players Who Play in Super League Will be Banned From International Tournaments,UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed that players who played in the European Super League (ESL) would be banned from,sports +Afreximbank Invested Over $42bn in African Enterprises in Five Years,The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Monday disclosed that the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) had invested more,business +Iheanacho Penalty Gives Leicester Victory Over Man City in Community Shield,A late penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho was enough to ensure Leicester City beat Premier League champions Manchester City to win,sports +Seychelles Elections Climax Saturday,Voters in The Seychelles are casting their ballots in the presidential and parliamentary elections spanning three days with Saturday the main,politics +Nigeria’s Minister Mohammed Calls for Cancellation of APC Registration in Kwara State,"Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has accused officials of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) of violating the procedures",politics +US Fed Expects Key Rate at Near Zero through 2023,The Federal Reserve foresees the economy accelerating quickly this year yet still expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pinned,business +G7 Rivals China with Grand Infrastructure Plan,The Group of Seven richest democracies sought on Saturday to counter China’s growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure,business +President Lungu Claims Zambia Election Was Not Free and Fair,"Zambia's incumbent president has described Thursday's elections as ""not free and fair"". Early results show President Edgar Lungu trailing his",politics +Nigeria: Governing Party APC to Hold National Convention February 26,"The Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has declared February 26 as",politics +"Enyimba, Rivers United Through to Next Round of CAF Competitions","Nigeria’s last two teams standing in this year’s continental competitions, Enyimba FC and Rivers United managed to scale through to",sports +Ronaldo Returns to Italy after Covid-19 Positive Test,"Cristiano Ronaldo, who has tested positive for Covid-19, left the Portuguese team camp near Lisbon on Wednesday to fly back",sports +"$160m Remittances: Nigerians Treated Harshly for Ineffective Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Says Ping Express",This follows the recent 27-month jail term slammed on the founders of the Texas-based fintech firm.Read more,business +"Merck Covid Pill’s Success Slams Moderna Shares, Shakes up Healthcare Sector","Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated through the healthcare sector on Friday, sending the",health +"Chinese Exports Grow More Than Expected in December, Imports Quicken","Chinese exports grew more than expected in December, customs data showed on Thursday, as coronavirus disruptions around the world fuelled",business +Djokovic to Face Olympic Champion Zverev in US Open Semi-finals,"Never fazed, rarely flummoxed, Novak Djokovic is so collected in best-of-five-set matches — even when falling behind, as he has",sports +China Says Importers Choosing to Voluntarily Cut Back on Australian Goods,"China said on Tuesday reduced imports of Australian products like wine, coal and sugar were the result of buyers’ own",business +"Bank of England Leaves Rates Unchanged, UK GDP Projected to Recover Sharply",The Bank of England voted unanimously to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a record low of 0.1,business +Ambitious Leone Stars Land in Nigeria for Eagles,"Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ opponents in the resumed 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, Leone Stars of Sierra Leone have",sports +Trey Songz Arrested After Fight with Police Officer,US singer Trey Songz has been arrested after a physical fight with a police office at a sports game. The,entertainment +Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Merkel’s Bloc in German Vote,"Germany's center-left Social Democrats won the biggest share of the vote in a national election Sunday, narrowly beating outgoing Chancellor",politics +Russian Gymnast Investigated for Wearing Pro-War Symbol on Podium Next to Ukrainian,Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is being investigated after wearing a national war symbol on his leotard as he stood next,sports +"Nigeria: SEC Reverses Self, Suspends Approval of Cryptocurrency-related Products","Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has reversed its earlier decision to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as securities, suspending the",business +Investors Gain $21bn in 2020 as Nigerian Stock Market Closes Bullish,"Equities investors in the Nigerian capital market have every reason to cheer as the value of their investments, measured by",business +"Nigeria May Drop Legal Charges Against Striking Doctors, Insists on No-work No-pay Policy",The Nigerian government has said it will drop all legal charges against the striking resident doctors if they suspend their,health +Nigeria: Embattled PDP National Chairman Secondus Asks Appeal Court to Affirm His Four-year Tenure,"The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has asked the Abuja Division of the",politics +"US Curbs Chinese Drone Maker DJI, Other Firms It Accuses of Aiding Rights","The U.S. government put investment and export restrictions on dozens of Chinese companies on Thursday, including top drone maker DJI,",tech +"Omicron: Nigeria to Push for Mass Vaccination, Not Travel Ban","As countries around the world try to figure out ways to deal with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic,",health +"Musk Tweets, Doge Leaps and Bitcoin Retreats",Bitcoin was pinned near its lowest in more than two months on Friday and headed for its worst week since,business +"Tesla’s Musk Exercises More Options, Sells Shares Worth $1.05bn","Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk sold another 934,091 shares of the electric vehicle maker worth $1.05 billion after exercising",business +"Ahead of 2023 Elections, Buhari Warns Foreign Diplomats About Meddling in Nigeria’s Internal Politics","For the umpteenth time, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned foreign diplomats against meddling in the internal politics of Nigeria as",politics +Last-gasp Lazio Deny Ronaldo’s Juventus,Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo scored a 95th-minute equaliser as Lazio denied Juventus victory in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico.,sports +"Peloton Reverses Course, Decides to Recall Treadmills after Injuries, Death","Peloton announced a recall of its treadmills on Wednesday, reversing course just weeks after saying there was “no reason” to",health +UAE Appeals to Nigeria for Restoration of Emirates’ Operations,"The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has written the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, begging",business +"US Congress Passes Long-Awaited Bill to Boost Chipmakers, Compete with China",The U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation on Thursday to subsidize the domestic semiconductor industry as it competes with,business +Chelsea Maintain Top Four Charge as Havertz Double Leaves Fulham on Brink of Relegation,"Kai Havertz's double saw Chelsea cruise to victory in Saturday evening’s west London derby, leaving Fulham on the brink of",sports +US: FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week,The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by,health +Iran’s Hard-line President-elect Raisi Says He Won’t Meet with Biden,Iran's president-elect said Monday he wouldn't meet with President Joe Biden nor negotiate over Tehran's ballistic missile program and its,politics +World 100m Champion Banned for Two Years,"World 100m champion Christian Coleman has been banned for two years after missing three drugs tests. The 24-year-old American, who",sports +Nigeria Says $1.5m for Clinical Trial Delaying First Local Covid Vaccine,Nigeria’s federal government Thursday explained that the production of the first local vaccine for Covid-19 is threatened by its inability,health +"With All 18 LGAs’ Results Announced, Obaseki Wins 13, Ize-Iyamu 5","Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won in 13 local government areas, polling",politics +Nigeria: Analysts Upbeat about Central Bank’s Proposed Digital Currency,"Analysts have welcomed the planned introduction of digital currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying it will improve",business +South Africa Enters Second Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic,South Africa has officially entered a second wave of the new coronavirus as the number of infections per day exceeds,health +International Friendly: Super Eagles Ready to Tame Indomitable Lions Again on Friday,Nigeria's Super Eagles are determined to extend an unbeaten streak of five matches when they confront the Indomitable Lions of,sports +Slavia Prague 0-4 Arsenal: Gunners First-half Blitz Sets up Europa League Semi-final with Villarreal,"Arsenal produced a superb first-half display to romp into the semi-finals of the Europa League with victory over Slavia Prague,",sports +Ten-man Leeds Snatch Famous Win Against Champions-elect Man City,Ten-man Leeds United held off sustained pressure from Manchester City to snatch a famous 2-1 win at the Etihad on,sports +Two-Goal Haaland Inspires Man City to West Ham Win,Erling Haaland opened his Manchester City goal account and demonstrated the huge threat he will pose this season as the,sports +Nigeria Warns of Another Covid Lockdown,"Nigeria's federal government has warned that it might impose restrictions on gatherings, including curfew if the current surge in the",health +"Nigeria: PDP Govs Hold Meetings in UK, Spain on Consensus Presidential Candidate","In a bid to ensure that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerges through a consensus arrangement,",politics +Bitcoin’s Steep Drop Knocks $110bn off Tesla’s Value,"A dive in Bitcoin’s price this week spilled onto Tesla shares, shaving more than $110 billion off the electric carmaker’s",business +BMW Expects Half of It’s Sales to Be Electric Cars by 2030,"BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2030, setting a more conservative target",tech +"In Reciprocal Action, Nigeria Reduces Emirates Flights to Once Weekly","In a move signalling reciprocity of action, Nigeria’s government, on Thursday reduced Emirates flights to the country, both Lagos and",business +"Apple to Stop Sale of Rival Earphones, Speakers","Apple is no longer selling headphones and wireless speakers from competitors such as Sonos Inc., Bose Corp. and Logitech because",tech +Rising Chip Prices Fuel Samsung’s Best Quarterly Profit in 3 Years,Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Friday flagged a 28% jump in its third-quarter operating profit to the highest in three,business +"Comedian Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for Covid-19, Shows Canceled","US comedian Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming",entertainment +Peru’s Interim President Resigns as Chaos Embroils South American Nation,Peru’s interim president resigned Sunday as the nation plunged into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades following massive protests,politics +Dubai Forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to Fasttrack Equitable Distribution,Dubai on Monday launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world through the,health +Nigerians Opt For VPNs Following Twitter Ban,Hundreds of thousands of citizens have opted for the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to boycott the indefinite,tech +Nigeria to Raise $219m from Selling State Power Assets in 2022,Nigeria is planning to raise 90 billion naira ($219 million) next year from selling mostly government-owned power assets to help,business +"Nigeria: Screening Starts Tuesday, Four Days to APC Convention","Four days to the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), slated for this weekend, March 26, Chairman of",politics +Republican Senate Majority Leader McConnell Congratulates Biden After Weeks of Silence,US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has congratulated Democratic President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election,politics +"UCL: Mbappe, Neymar Lie in Wait as Fearsome Paris Host Man City in Clash of Nouveau Riche",Pep Guardiola said he won't sleep ahead of Manchester City's Champions League semifinal with Paris Saint-Germain if he thinks too,sports +"Nigeria Issues 5G Licence to MTN, Mafab Communications",The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum,tech +Nigerian Industrialist Elumelu Unveils New Insurance Companies,The doors of Heirs Insurance Limited and Heirs Life Assurance Limited were on Tuesday officially opened for business in Lagos.,business +Jury Finds Cosby Guilty of Assaulting 16-Year-Old at Playboy Mansion,"Comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles in 1975, a jury has found.",entertainment +England FA Confirms Community Shield to be Played on August 7,Manchester City and Leicester will raise the curtain on the 2021-22 campaign by playing the Community Shield on August 7.,sports +NASA’s Helicopter Makes History With Successful Flight On Mars,"NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has made a historic flight on Mars, marking the first powered aircraft on another planet. “Altimeter data",tech +PwC Tells Nigeria Government to Hand Over Refineries to Private Sector,Nigeria’s federal government has been advised to handover its refineries and other commercially viable projects to the private sector in,business +"Google Suspends Parler Social Networking App from Play Store, Apple Gives 24-hour Warning","Alphabet Inc’s Google on Friday suspended the Parler social networking service from its app store, citing posts inciting violence and",tech +"Taylor Swift Sets Record, Becomes First to Sell One Million Album Copies in 2020","US artist Taylor Swift’s latest album ‘Folklore’ has returned to number one in America, becoming the first record to sell",entertainment +Swansea 1-3 Man City: Record-breaking 15th Straight Win Sends City Into FA Cup Quarter-finals,Manchester City set a new record for consecutive wins by an English top-flight club after sweeping Swansea aside to reach,sports +Pogba Fires Man United to Top of Premier League,Paul Pogba scored a superb winner as Manchester United reclaimed top spot in the Premier League by coming from behind,sports +"Four Horse Race: Atiku, Saraki, Wike, Obi Compete for PDP Delegates Ahead of Presidential Primary","The presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is slated for this weekend in Abuja, the nation’s capital, and",politics +India Sees Sharp Rise in Coronavirus Cases,"India has reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in four months, amid a worrying surge that has prompted multiple",health +"Nigeria: Following Court Judgement, Secondus Returns as PDP National Chairman","Uche Secondus on Friday took over as the National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The embattled National Chairman",politics +US Grounds Virgin Galactic Flights Pending Mishap Probe,The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday barred Virgin Galactic from flying its SpaceShipTwo until the agency approves its,tech +Wizkid Retains Number One Spot on UK Afrobeats Chart With ‘Ginger’,"Nigerian superstar Wizkid has retained the top spot on the UK’s Official Afrobeats Chart with the hit song, 'Ginger'. The",entertainment +Nigeria: Senate Spokesman Calls For AGF Malami’s Resignation Over Stance on Open Grazing,"Spokesman of the Nigerian Senate Ajibola Basiru has taken a swipe at the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami",politics +US Senate Okays Fast-track of Covid Aid as VP Harris Casts Tie-breaker,The Senate early Friday approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,politics +Trump’s Speedy Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Senate Vote,Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the,politics +Zenith Bank Retains Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand Position,Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500,business +"#EndSARS: ‘It’s Our Duty to Get Businesses Back on Track,’ Access Bank Says as It Announces $130m Interest-free Loans",One of Africa’s largest banks has announced a N50 billion (About $!30 million) support in form of interest-free loans and,business +Nigeria: How Owo Church Killings Put 2023 Northern Presidency Up in the Air,"Sunday’s attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, Ondo State, by criminal terrorists, leaving scores dead in",politics +Central Bank Governor Becomes Next in Line to Lead Ivory Coast,"Ivory Coast’s president named the governor of a regional central bank as his deputy, making him the front-runner to become",politics +Brazil Says China ‘Not Transparent’ on Covid-19 Vaccine Emergency Use,Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said on Monday that China’s health authorities are not transparent in authorizing emergency use of Covid-19,health +Australia Reports No New Local Coronavirus Cases Ahead of Australian Open,"Australia reported no new local coronavirus cases for a third day on Sunday, as tennis players geared up for the",health +"Pogba Says Manchester United Can Win Premier League, Despite Not Being at Liverpool’s Level Yet","Manchester United star Paul Pogba has admitted the club are not at the same level as Premier League champions Liverpool just yet, ahead",sports +Italian Jacobs Takes Surprising Gold in Olympic 100,Usain Bolt would not recognize what went down on the Olympic track he used to own. On the night of,sports +Vardy Penalty Sends Leicester Top of Premier League,"Brendan Rodgers says the admiration he has for his Leicester players ""grows by the day"" after they saw off Wolves",sports +"Nigeria to Raise $3bn Via Eurobond with Lagos, New York Roadshows on October 11","The Nigerian government is set to raise roughly $3 billion through the launch of it's planned Eurobond on October 11,",business +UK Mortgage Approvals Climb to 13-Year High,"The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK increased to 105,000 in November 2020, the highest level",business +‘I Am Traumatised’: Britney Spears Speaks Out against Conservatorship in US Court Hearing,US pop star Britney Spears has spoken out against her conservatorship at a court hearing in Los Angeles. Speaking in,entertainment +"I Was Underestimated by Barcelona, Luis Suarez Says After La Liga Title Win With Atletico","An emotional Luis Suarez has said he was ""underestimated"" by Barcelona after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid. Suarez --",sports +"Russia, Italy to Meet in ATP Cup Final","Grand Slam tournament winners Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams withdrew from their tuneup tournaments, their focus already on the Australian",sports +"Cryptocurrencies Not Suitable As Legal Tender, IMF Warns",The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against the adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as legal tenders. As,business +"UK Changes Rules for Fully Vaccinated Nigerian Travellers, No Need to Quarantine",The United Kingdom has changed travelling rules for Nigerians as fully vaccinated travellers from the country would now be allowed,health +Djokovic Given Medical Exemption to Play at Australian Open,Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to,sports +S/Eagles To Play Next AFCON 2022 QuaIifier at ‘Brand New’ Stadium in Benin,"Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone scheduled for next month, is to be played",sports +US Drug Regulatory Body Approves Treatment for Ebola,The US Food and Drug Administration has approved antibody Ebanga for the treatment of the Ebolavirus infection (Zaire ebolavirus) in,health +Nigeria: Groups Urge Central Bank Chief Emefiele to Join Race for Presidency,"Two separate groups, The Mass Interest Project (TMIP)and The Youth For Transparency Initiative (TYTI) have called on the Governor of",politics +Buhari Congratulates Pinnick  as He Becomes Third Nigerian to Make FIFA Council,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Amaju Pinnick's emergence as the third Nigerian to make the world's football governing body,sports +Nigeria: Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor Umahi Over Defection from PDP to APC,"Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday sacked the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi",politics +Japan’s Hayabusa2 Space Probe Delivers Rock Samples from Asteroid Ryugu,Japan’s space agency has retrieved a capsule carrying the first rock samples from beneath the surface of an asteroid that,tech +"Tina Turner Overtakes Fela Kuti, Leads Race for Induction into Hall of Fame Ahead April 30 Deadline",Tina Turner has overtaken late Nigerian legend Fela Kuti in the race for induction into the 2021 Rock and Roll,entertainment +‘We Did It!’ Chile’s Boric Seals Leftist Revival with Election Win,"Chilean leftist Gabriel Boric won the country’s presidential runoff election on Sunday, capping a major revival for the country’s progressive",politics +China’s Mars Rover Makes First Drive Across Red Planet a Week After Landing,China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red,tech +"Nigeria, Others Require $15.7bn to Upgrade Existing Refineries, Says African Refiners Association",The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has said Nigeria and other African countries would need at least $15.7 billion,business +"Chelsea, Sevilla Reach UEFA Champions League Last 16",Chelsea reached the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday after a late Olivier Giroud strike gave the,sports +Nigeria Holds Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 11.5%,The Central Bank of Nigeria left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 11.5% during its first meeting for the year.,business +"Burna Boy, The Weeknd, Bruce Springsteen Nominated For Best International Male Act At 2021 BRIT Awards",Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been nominated in the ‘Best International Male Solo Artist’ category at the BRITs Awards. The Afropop star,entertainment +Peng Shuai: Man Claiming to Know Athlete Says WTA Head Ignored Mail,A man claiming to be an associate of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has accused the head of the Women's,sports +"Herders Don’t Need Your Consent to Reside in Forests, Bauchi Governor Mohammed Tells Ondo Governor Akeredolu","in Nigeria, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Friday said citizens do not need the permission of his Ondo State",politics +"Nigeria: Afreximbank Gives $400,000 Grant To NIPRD To Boost Local Pharma","African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved US$400,000 in grant funding to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD)",business +Buhari to Inaugurate Dangote’s $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant in Lagos on Tuesday,"Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday inaugurate the Dangote Fertiliser Plant, estimated to have cost about $2.5 billion. A",business +APC Postpones Unveiling of Vice Presidential Candidate Shettima Till Wednesday,"APC has postponed the unveiling of a former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima.Read more",politics +Southern Nigeria Governors to Meet on Open Grazing and Restructuring Monday in Lagos,Seventeen governors of Nigeria’s southern states will on Monday converge on Lagos for the second time this year to continue,politics +"Trump, Biden To Compete in Different Town Hall Events",US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will duel on different prime-time town hall events on Thursday instead,politics +Sweden Votes in Magdalena Andersson as First Female PM,"Magdalena Andersson has been approved by Sweden's parliament as the country's first ever female prime minister, after replacing Stefan Lofven",politics +A Big Night for ‘Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story’ at 8th AMVCA,The eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards reached its glittering climax Saturday night when the main ceremony,entertainment +Climate Change: Fossil Fuel Production Set to Soar Over Next Decade,"Plans by governments to extract fossil fuels up to 2030 are incompatible with keeping global temperatures to safe levels, says",business +Coronavirus: US Gives Full Approval for Antiviral Remdesivir,US regulators have given full approval for the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients in hospitals. The US Food,health +Man City Win at Brentford to Go Eight Points Clear,Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the Premier League title race is far from over despite seeing his side end,sports +New Ebola Case Confirmed in Eastern DR Congo,One Ebola case has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just five months after the latest,health +"Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Apps Crash Throughout the World","Facebook Inc's main social media site, popular photo-sharing platform Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp, were down for tens of thousands of",tech +Man City Make £100m Bid For Tottenham Striker Kane,Manchester City have made a £100m bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane. City are open to including players in addition,sports +Nigeria: VP Osinbajo ‘Declined Ex-President Obasanjo’s Offer to Become AGF’ in 2005,"A veteran journalist, Mr. Mustapha Ogunsakin, has revealed how Vice President Yemi Osinbajo turned down President Olusegun Obasanjo’s offer to",politics +"US Congress Leaders McConnell, Pelosi Homes Vandalized after $2,000 Relief Fails","Vandals lashed out at the leaders of the US House and Senate over the holiday weekend, blighting their homes with",politics +Trump Announces Launch of Social Media Site TRUTH,"Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President",tech +"Vengeance Least on Super Eagles Minds as They Tackle Algeria Friday, Says Rohr","As Super Eagles take on reigning African champions Algeria Friday in Austria, Head Coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot",sports +European Central Bank to ‘Recalibrate’ Monetary Policy by December,"The European Central Bank pledged to “recalibrate” its monetary policy by the end of the year, but left the door",business +Djokovic Faces Deportation after Australia Revokes Visa,Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister,sports +Rooney Named Interim Manager at Derby County his first role in management After Cocu’s Sacking,Wayne Rooney has agreed to take his first steps into management at Derby after the Championship's bottom club sacked Phillip,sports +Bruno Fernandes Free-kick Gives Man United Victory Over Liverpool in FA Cup Thriller,A moment of magic from Bruno Fernandes was enough to decide a thrilling FA Cup tie as Manchester United beat,sports +"Pfizer Vaccine’s Funding ‘Came From Germany, Not US’","It’s said that success has many authors, and the encouraging data from Pfizer Inc.’s experimental Covid-19 vaccine had plenty of",health +"Nigeria: Opposition PDP in Dilemma Over Zoning, 37-Member Committee Still Divided, Meets Tuesday",Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting of the 37-man committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to decide on the,politics +"Nigeria: Electricity Regulator Body Rakes N1bn from Importers of Generating Sets, Others",The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) generated approximately N938.5 million from fees collected from importers of generators and other internal,business +WHO Laments Decline in Tackling TB,"The World Health Organisation (WHO) has lamented that funding on fighting tuberculosis (TB) has receded, revealing that in 2020, global",health +Belgium Come From Behind to Beat Wales 3-1,Belgium shrugged off an early scare to see off Wales 3-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup,sports +"Osun Guber Election: My Tolerance Level for Failure is Zero, APC Chair Adamu Tells Campaign Council","National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, says the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party,",politics +Nigeria Takes Delivery of About 4m Covid Vaccines on Monday,Nigeria’s federal government has disclosed that it will receive the first batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from India on Monday,health +"Man United, Dortmund Agree Deal For England Winger Jadon Sancho",Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the signing of forward Jadon Sancho. The details,sports +"Kenyan Lender KCB Plans to Acquire Rwandan, Tanzanian banks","Kenya’s top lender by assets, KCB Group plans to acquire 62.06% in Banque Populaire du Rwanda and 100% in African",business +"US Senate Passes Democrats’ Sweeping Climate, Health and Tax Bill, Delivering Win for Biden","The plan, called the Inflation Reduction Act, cleared the upper chamber by a vote of 51 to 50 along party",politics +‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-ridden South Korea,"“Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape",business +"OPEC: Nigeria, Other Members Lost $240bn to Collapse in Oil Demand in 2020","The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lost over $240 billion last year,  following the collapse in demand and prices",business +"Afrexim Bank Approves $2bn for Covid-19 Vaccines for Nigeria, Others",The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has approved $2 billion to support the purchase of 270,business +Plenty of Pitfalls Await Zuckerberg’s ‘Metaverse’ Plan,"When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the ""metaverse” — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet,",tech +Another Setback for Nigeria at Olympics as Oduduru Gets Disqualified from 100m,Everything continues to go wrong for team Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Divine Oduduru was disqualified from the,sports +"Nigeria Ready to Lead Africa’s Digital Tech Race, Buhari Says as Microsoft Opens $200m Hub in Abuja",Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the readiness of Nigeria to lead the digital technology aspiration of the 54 African,tech +Chad Army Appoints Election Runner-up Padacke as Prime Minister,"Chad's military junta has named former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke, who was runner-up in the Sahel country's April 11 presidential",politics +Anthony Joshua Trains with Mike Tyson’s Former Coach in America,Anthony Joshua has met with several American-based trainers as he considers a shake-up to his coaching set-up following his defeat,sports +Baldwin Was Told Gun Was ‘Cold’ Before Movie Set Shooting,"As a film crew and actors in Western garb prepared to rehearse a scene inside a wooden, chapel-like building on",entertainment +"Formula 1: Turkish Grand Prix Cancelled, Replaced By Second Austrian Race",The Turkish Grand Prix has been cancelled just two weeks after it was put on the Formula 1 calendar and,sports +"Trump Ponders 2024 Run, Endorses McDaniel to Remain RNC Chair","US President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel to stay on in her position, in",politics +EFCC Moves Against Money Laundering in Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector,"The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Monday said the Commission was determined",business +"Losing Weight, Reaching Fitness Goals Easier Than You Think","If part of your resolutions for 2021 was to lose some weight, this is about the time of the year",health +Citi to Terminate Unvaccinated Employees from January 14,"Citigroup Inc on Friday told its staff that it would terminate employees who are unvaccinated as of Jan. 14, enforcing",business +Buhari’s Spokesman Insists Nigeria Making ‘Enormous Progress’ against Terrorists,"A spokesman to the Nigerian president claims that enormous progress has been made in minimizing the threat of terrorism, especially",politics +"PDP is Back to Rescue Nigeria from Her Current Mess, Says New Chairman Ayu","The newly affirmed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has said the mission of the",politics +Qatar 2022 World Cup Playoff: Black Stars Hold Super Eagles to Scoreless Draw in Kumasi,"Nigeria and Ghana neutralized each other in a high-tempo, no-catching-your-breath, heart-thumping World Cup playoff, first leg encounter inside a tumultuous",sports +Kenya Signs Multi-million Dollar Armoured Car Deal with Turkish firm,"As a way of boosting Kenya's capacity in waging war against terrorism, the country's armed forces has signed a deal",business +Dutch Government Resigns Over Child Welfare Fraud Scandal,The Dutch government has stepped down after thousands of families were wrongly accused of child welfare fraud and told to,politics +Betty White’s Death Caused by Stroke Suffered 6 Days Earlier,"Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to",entertainment +Arsenal Frontrunners to Sign Diego Costa after Atletico Madrid Confirm Termination of Contract,Arsenal has reportedly emerged as frontrunners in signing Diego Costa following his Atletico Madrid departure Atletico Madrid announced reaching a mutual,sports +Nigeria: Appeal Court Says Electoral Law That Compels Political Appointees to Resign Before Primaries Is Illegal,The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 saying it violates Section,politics +"US Donates Five Million Treated Bed Nets, $18m to Curb Malaria in Southwest Nigeria’s Oyo State",As part of a national campaign to provide enough nets for every Nigerian to be protected from the deadly disease,health +Facebook to Pay $14m to Settle US Employment Discrimination Claims,Facebook Inc has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to settle civil claims by the U.S. government that the social,tech +"OPEC Halted 1.3bn Barrels Supply to Raise Oil Price, Sec-Gen Barkindo Says","The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Dr. Sanusi Barkindo, on Wednesday highlighted the role played by",business +"Religion Should Not Be a Factor in Choosing VP Candidate, Say APC Chieftains","Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, have argued that religion should not be a factor in the consideration",politics +Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Telecoms Growth: Moody’s,A report by Moody’s Investors Service has said that Nigeria holds the key to the growth of telecom’s sector in,tech +"Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome First Child",Nigerian power couple Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington have welcomed their first child. Nollywood actress Adesua announced the birth of,entertainment +Tammy Abraham’s Hat-trick Against Luton Town Sends Chelsea into FA Cup Fifth Round,Tammy Abraham's hat-trick helped Chelsea beat Luton Town 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round to help ease the pressure,sports +De Bruyne Scores Four as Man City Restore Premier League Lead,Kevin De Bruyne scored a first-half hat trick as Manchester City rolled past Wolves 5-1 at Molineux on Wednesday to,sports +"APC Presidential Candidate Tinubu Didn’t Lie Under Oath, Says Campaign Organisation","The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation Saturday stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics +United Airlines to Fire Staff Who Refuse Vaccine,Nearly 600 United Airlines employees face being fired after failing to comply with the firm's Covid-19 vaccination policy. The vast,business +"Eguavoen, Others Sacked as Super Eagles’ Technical Crew Disbanded","Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical",sports +"Nigerian Government Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid Over Grammy Awards",The Nigerian Government has congratulated the country's music stars Burna Boy and Wizkid over their victories at the 63rd Grammy Awards. The country's Minister of,entertainment +Merck Seeks First US Authorisation for Covid Pill,Merck & Co Inc said on Monday it has applied for U.S. emergency use authorization for its drug to treat,health +"Omicron Markedly Resistant to Vaccines and Booster Shots, US Study Claims",A new study by Columbia University in the United States says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is “markedly resistant” to,health +Euro 2020: Lukaku vs Ronaldo as Belgium Face Portugal in Spain for Quarter-final Spot,The world's number-one ranked side Belgium take on holders Portugal in a standout Euro 2020 tie in Spain for a,sports +Tesla Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Musk Tweets on 10% Stock Sales,Tesla Inc) was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk's social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock,business +Fury v Wilder III: Rescheduled Fight Confirmed for October 9,"Tyson Fury's third world heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder has been rescheduled for 9 October. The bout, which had",sports +"Super League Trio Madrid, Barcelona. Juventus Face Sanctions after Nine Clubs Sign UEFA Deal","The three teams that remain involved in the breakaway Super League operation, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, face sanctions from",sports +"Ahead of Primaries, Politicians Buy up Abuja Filling Stations’ Fuel, Hotels Fully Booked for Delegates","Amid fuel scarcity that has gripped the nation's capital in the past week, it has emerged that top politicians of",politics +Nike Sues Company that Made ‘Satan Shoes’ with ‘Drop of Human Blood’,"Nike is suing Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over a controversial pair of ""Satan Shoes"" that contain a drop of real",entertainment +"Qatar to Invest $5bn in Nigeria, Says Foreign Minister Onyeama","The oil-rich state of Qatar is to invest $5 billion in the Nigerian economy, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Godfrey",business +Meghan and Harry Interview: Prince William Says Royal Family ‘Very Much Not Racist’,"The Duke of Cambridge has said the royals are ""very much not a racist family"" in his first comments after",entertainment +Atiku to Tinubu: Your Memory No Longer What It Used to Be,Tinubu refuted claims by Atiku that the former Lagos State governor was the architect of a Muslim-Muslim ticket.Read more,politics +Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Makes Guardian UK’s Best Albums of 2020 List,Wizkid‘s fourth studio album ‘Made In Lagos’ has been listed among The Guardian UK‘s Top 50 Best Albums of 2020. The 14-track,entertainment +"Musk Says Tesla Needs to Cut Staff By 10%, Pauses All Hiring","Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a ""super bad feeling"" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs",tech +PM Johnson Says All UK Adults to Be Offered Covid Vaccine By July,"All adults in the UK will be offered their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July,",health +Nadal Says He Must Improve to Beat Djokovic in French Open Final,Rafael Nadal says he knows he must improve his level if he is to beat top seed Novak Djokovic and,sports +‘Superb’: Usain Bolt Celebrates Record-Breaking Golden Girl Amusan,Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to win a gold medal at a World Championships and also broke the world,sports +Fela Kuti Leads Race for Induction into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame,Late Nigerian legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is leading the race for induction into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of,entertainment +"Buhari Receives Manufacturers, Promises Access to Forex",Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has assured manufacturers in the country that the federal government would take appropriate measures to improve,business +India Begins World’s Largest Covid-19 Vaccination Drive,"India has started inoculating health workers in what is likely the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of",health +"UN Warns of Looming Economic Slowdown, Stagflation",It said the global cost-of-living crisis had been threatening to push more people into food insecurity and extreme poverty by,business +Pinnick to Represent Infantino at Special Event in Ukraine on Thursday,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Pinnick will stand in for world football supremo,",sports +Nigeria Declares Emergency Over Monkeypox Disease,The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has activated a national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Monkeypox (MPX-EOC),health +Madrid Beat Osasuna to Keep Pace with Atletico in La Liga Race,Real Madrid's Brazilian duo Eder Militao and Casemiro struck in the second half to secure a 2-0 home win over,sports +Russia and China Come Together on Covid,"When Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is unloaded in countries around the world, hundreds of millions of doses will come with",politics +"Nigeria: Governors Shift Ground on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries",Governors have shifted ground in their quest for an earnest resolution of the industrial crisis caused by the clamour by,politics +Former Nigeria VP Atiku Says $1.5bn for Rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery Prohibitive,Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the $1.5 billion vote by the federal government to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt,business +Scientists Say India Government Ignored Warnings Amid Coronavirus Surge,A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and,health +Aston Villa Captain Grealish Handed Nine-month Driving Ban,"Aston Villa Captain, Jack Grealish, was given a nine-month driving ban on Tuesday after crashing his Range Rover during the",sports +"Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Others Proffer Solutions to Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit as AFC Launches $2bn Intervention","Several prominent Africans, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President Nana Akufo-Ado, Governor of Anambra state, and",business +Biden Pledges $4 Billion to COVAX Vaccine Program at G7 Summit,"US President Joe Biden has announced a total of $4 billion in contributions to COVAX, the vaccine alliance trying to",health +Iwobi Cleared By CAF For Nigeria’s Clash With Lesotho,Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi will be available for the Super Eagles final game in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations,sports +Berkshire Hathaway Posts $43.8bn Loss as Warren Buffett’s Stock Holdings Tumble,Berkshire nevertheless generated nearly $9.3 billion of operating profit.Read more,business +Nigeria: APC Set to Postpone National Convention by Two Weeks,The National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for February 26 may not be held on that day,politics +‘Politicking to Demonstrate Power’: Buhari Criticises Nigeria’s Southern Governors Over Open Grazing Ban,Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has criticised and appeared to query the legality of the decision by Governors of the country's,politics +"Behold, Nigeria’s Leading Techpreneurs","With the drastic shift from agrarian, industrial and information ages, the future is now tied to providing knowledge-based solutions to",business +"Usyk Could Be Joshua’s Toughest Test, Ex-World Champion Groves Says","Britain's Anthony Joshua could face his toughest test yet when he fights Oleksandr Usyk in London on Saturday, says ex-world",sports +"INEC Rejects Akpabio, Recognises Ekpoudom as APC Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Candidate",The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the primaries which produced Senator Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress,politics +US Open champion Raducanu Beaten in First Match Since Grand Slam Win,"Britain's Emma Raducanu lost her first match as a Grand Slam champion, beaten in straight sets by Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich",sports +"Nigeria: IOCs Lament Escalating Oil Losses, Say Threat Has Reached Existential Level","International oil companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria including Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil have again expressed their frustration over the",business +"US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 840,000","The number of American’s filing for initial unemployment claims rose by 840,000 in the week ended 3 October, largely in",business +"Nigeria: APC, PDP Have Disappointed South-East People, Say Ezeife, Nwodo","Former governors of Anambra state, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife and his Enugu state counterpart, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo have said the outcome",politics +COVID-19: Nigerians Temporarily Barred from China,China has temporarily suspended entry of Nigerians into the country and other non-Chinese nationals despite holding valid Chinese visas or,health +Nigeria Braces for Global Politics of Vaccines,Nigeria’s federal government has owned up that acquiring the Covid-19 vaccine for the public is a challenging task before the,health +"NNPC Determined to Compete with Private Sector Players in Oil Industry, Says GMD Kyari",There appears to be no going back on the push by the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to,business +"Chelsea, Leicester Clash at Wembley in Mouthwatering FA Cup Final",Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Brendan Rodgers will battle it out to try to win their first trophy in English football,sports +Private Sector Aids 60% Illicit Financial Flows from Africa: Nigerian Anti-graft Commission,"The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, on Tuesday said the",business +Transformed Fulham Get Famous Win at Liverpool as Reds Slump to 6th Straight Home Defeat,Fulham took a remarkable step towards Premier League safety with a famous victory at Liverpool as Mario Lemina’s first goal,sports +Rangers Win First Scottish Premiership Title in Ten Years to End Celtic’s Dominance,Rangers have been crowned Scottish champions for the first time in a decade after Celtic were held to a 0-0,sports +Radio Disney to Shut Down in Early 2021,"Radio Disney, the US nationwide radio network that helped jump-start the music careers of Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus,",entertainment +Heartbreak for Man City as Real Madrid’s Late Comeback Sets Up Champions League Final with Liverpool,Manchester City have been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid after conceding two goals in the dying,sports +THISDAY Launches WhatsApp Edition With Free Delivery to 73m MTN Subscribers,THISDAY Newspapers has launched a WhatsApp edition to deliver the digital PDF copy of its newspapers to over 73 million,tech +Christian Association of Nigeria Disowns Bishops Who Attended APC Running Mate Shettima’s Unveiling,"""The people paraded as Bishops did not have enough time to learn how to wear Bishop garments. Take a closer",politics +"Finland, Sweden Apply to Join NATO as Russia Pummels Ukraine","Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and triggering one of",politics +"Infantino Ecstatic Over Meetings with Buhari and First Lady, Praises Pinnick","President of world football –governing body FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has recalled beautiful memories of his visit to Nigeria last month",sports +Germany’s DAX Index Rises to Record High,"Share prices in Germany rose to a record high on Monday morning, eclipsing the previous record set before the start",business +Tesla Drivers Locked out of Their Cars after Outage Struck App,Tesla drivers say they have been locked out of their cars after an outage struck the carmaker's app. Dozens of,business +Paris Bars to Close as City Raises Covid Alert to Maximum,Paris will shut all bars completely from Tuesday as the French government raises the city's coronavirus alert to maximum following,health +Roger Federer Could Pull Out of French Open,"Roger Federer says he may pull out of the French Open if there is too much risk to his knee,",sports +British Low-cost Airline EasyJet Expects Loss of More than £800m,"British low-cost airline, EasyJet says it will make a loss of about £800million ($1.033billion) in 2020. This is the first time EasyJet will",business +"Nigeria Exceeding Borrowing Threshold for 2021, Finance Minister Ahmed Says","Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday admitted that the federal government is exceeding its",business +"ARISE FASHION WEEK Underway, 30 Young Designers Get $5,000 Each, to Compete for $500,000","ARISE Fashion Week, one of the biggest fashion events in Africa, is underway in Lagos, Nigeria, as 30 young designers",entertainment +"Israeli Spyware Used to Target Journalists and Activists Worldwide, Report Says","Activists, politicians and journalists from around the world were targeted in a surveillance operation using software sold by the Israeli",tech +Doping Hearing to Decide Russian Skater’s Olympic Fate,Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the imminent women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided,sports +US Rapper Bobby Shmurda Released from Prison,US rapper Bobby Shmurda has been conditionally released from prison after almost five years behind bars. Shmurda’s conditional release means,entertainment +"Osun Victory Signposts PDP’s Determination to Rescue Nigeria, Says Delta Governor Okowa","He assured that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, PDP was strong, virile and united in the state.Read more",politics +Nigeria: Group Faults Falana on Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2023 Presidential Election,"A Nigerian socio-political group under the platform of the Law & Order Group, has faulted the submissions of senior lawyer,",politics +Nigeria: Opposition PDP ‘Has Not Zoned Presidential Ticket’,"Following the alleged claim that the PDP has zoned its 2023 presidential ticket to the northern part of the country,",politics +"‘I Was Afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah Discuss Mental Health","For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip’s funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he",entertainment +Glycemic Index and Why It’s an Important Factor in Meal Planning,The glycemic index was designed for diabetics in the early 1980’s as a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their,health +US Expels 12 Russian Diplomats from UN Mission in New York for Spying,The United States has announced plans to expel 12 Russian diplomats from Moscow’s mission to the United Nations in New,politics +Sixteen Year Old Marsai Martin Sets Record as Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer,"Marsai Martin, who is known for playing Diane on ABC's ‘Black-ish,’ has broken a Guinness World Record as the youngest",entertainment +US Warns of Consequences If Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies,President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the United States government has told Russia “there will be consequences”,politics +First Ship Docks at $2bn Lekki Deep Sea Port,Efforts to decongest Apapa Ports and attract larger vessels to Nigeria received a major boost on Friday as the first,business +"Over 70% of Jobs Lost in Africa’s Aviation and Tourism Industry Because of Covid-19, AfDB Says",The AfDB has stated that about five million jobs have been lost in the aviation and tourism industries in Africa,business +Russia to Temporarlly Ban Foreigners from Selling Assets,"Russia will temporarily stop foreign investors from selling Russian assets to ensure they take a considered decision, not one driven",business +Vietnam Detects New Hybrid of Two Covid Variants,Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a hybrid of strains found in India and the,health +Japan to Issue Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates in December,"Japan will issue online COVID-19 vaccination certificates from December, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday. The government plans to issue",health +Nigeria’s Central Bank Opposes Suit to Remove Arabic Inscriptions from Banknotes,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opposed a suit seeking to remove the Ajami (Arabic) inscriptions on naira notes.,business +Joe Biden Elected 46th US President,Democratic candidate Joe Biden has won the US presidential election. Biden reached the 273 electoral college votes needed to defeat,politics +"US May Sanction IOCs in Nigeria, Others for Hydrocarbon Production","As the world moves to tackle climate change, the International Oil Companies (IOCs), which insist on ramping up production of",business +CBN Has Enough FX to Meet Market Demand: Report,Amid a spate of measures being put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce pressure on,business +"Anthony Joshua to Defend Heavyweight Titles against Kubrat Pulev in Front of 1,000 Fans","Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev in front of 1,000 fans at The SSE Arena,",sports +"Nigerian Ambassador Lauds Air Peace Guangzhou Service, Urges China to Relax Travel Restrictions","""The Chinese are (the ones) benefitting from the operations of Air Peace because Nigerians are having difficulty obtaining visas,"" he",business +Diddy Launches Black Political Party,"With less than three weeks until the US election, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has launched his own political party. “I’m launching",politics +Buhari Receives Second Dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine,"President Muhammadu Buhari has taken the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the State House, Abuja. The News",health +"NASA Plans Two New Missions to Venus, the First in Decades",NASA on Wednesday announced plans to launch two new scientific missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 — its first,tech +AfDB Approves $170 million for Investment In Nigeria’s Digital And Creative Start-ups,The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of $170 million to finance digital and,business +"Harry and Meghan Join Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez in Covid Vaccine Fundraising Concert","Prince Harry and Meghan are joining the high-profile lineup for Global Citizen's vaccine fundraising concert, 'Vax Live: The Concert to",entertainment +EU to Tighten Covid Vaccine Exports Amid Row with AstraZeneca,"The EU has warned it will tighten rules on exports of Covid vaccines, amid a row with AstraZeneca over a",health +Japanese Fashion Designer Issey Miyake Dies at 84,"Miyake, whose name became a byword for Japan's economic and fashion prowess in the 1980s, died on Aug. 5 of",business +Twitter Investors Sue Elon Musk for ‘Stock Manipulation’ During Takeover Bid,"World's richest man, Elon Musk has been sued by Twitter Inc. investors, claiming he manipulated the company's stock price downward",business +US Scientists Want to Build Underground Moon Vault to Provide Genetic Backup for Earth’s Species,"Engineers want to build an underground lunar ark, filled with millions of seed, spore, sperm and egg samples from Earth's",tech +AfDB Approves $137mLoan To Support Botswana’s Economic Recovery,African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved  $137million loan to support Botswana in mitigating the effects of covid-19 pandemic and also,business +Jota Scores Hat-trick as Liverpool Pummel Atalanta 5-0,In-form Diogo Jota scored a terrific hat-trick as Liverpool made a big Champions League statement of intent with a stunning,sports +Nigeria: NNPC Seeks to ‘Pre-empt Mobil on Asset Sale to Seplat’,The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited may have created a wedge in the highly acclaimed transaction that would have,business +US Cuts Off Russia’s Central Bank from Dollar Transactions,"TThe cost of the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine on the Russian economy is growing by the day, as",business +Nigerians Use #BelikeNgozi Challenge to Pay Tribute to New WTO Boss Okonjo-Iweala,Nigeria’s former minister of finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Monday made history by becoming the first female and first African,entertainment +Cholera Epidemic Kills 104 in Niger,"104 people are dead in Niamey, the Niger capital following a cholera epidemic that has seen 2,874 cases in six",health +"Nigeria: Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo are Frontrunners as Anambra Votes Amid Fear, Tension","Amid fear and tension, caused by an endless bloodbath, which hindered campaigns of the political parties, the people of Anambra",politics +F1: Lewis Hamilton Takes Superb Win in Sao Paulo after Max Verstappen Overtake,Lewis Hamilton passed title rival Max Verstappen after an intense battle to take one of his greatest victories and win,sports +"18 Days after Launch, CBN’s eNaira Registers 488,000 Subscribers in 160 Countries","Barely 18 days after its launch, 488,000 consumer wallets have been on-boarded to Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform",business +"Nigeria to Issue Prospecting Licences to Winners of Marginal Oilfields Bid, Pledges to Meet OPEC Production Quota by August","After a long wait, Nigeria's federal government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Saturday said that it",business +"Nigeria: Peterside, Sanusi, Kukah, Others Partner to Mobilise Youths to Vote in 2023","The President and Founder of Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside has announced that the foundation has teamed up with select",politics +"Medvedev Beats Nadal, Thiem Overcomes Djokovic to Set Up ATP 2020 Finale",Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were knocked out of the ATP Finals as Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem set up,sports +Kenya Receives One Million Vaccine Doses Via COVAX Initiative,Kenya has received just over one million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine in the first batch from the global COVAX,health +Nigeria’s Football Body Dismisses Covid Rumours in Eagles’ Camp,The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports of four positive Covid-19 tests in Super Eagles camp ahead of tonight’s,sports +Twitter Unfreezes NY Post’s Account after Republican Backlash,"Twitter has lifted a freeze on the New York Post newspaper’s account, the United States-based social media company said on",politics +Twitter Permanently Bans Trump Over Risk of Violent Incitement,"US President Donald Trump has been permanently suspended from Twitter ""due to the risk of further incitement of violence"", the",tech +20-Year Lifespan Solar Energy Makes Entry into Nigeria,"Infrastructural challenges facing rural communities in Nigeria should ease, as solar energy system with a 20-year lifespan arrives in the",business +Military Seizes Power in Myanmar After Detaining Aung San Suu Kyi,Myanmar's military has taken control of the country after Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders were arrested in,politics +Globacom Signs Deal with Eutelsat of France for Satellite Deployment in Nigeria,"Globacom, the second-largest telecoms operator in Nigeria by subscriber number and market share, has signed a deal with Eutelsat of",business +"Lil Wayne Charged with Gun Offense in Florida, at Risk of 10-year Jail Time","Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense",entertainment +France Stun Reigning Basketball Champions USA to End 25-game Olympic Win Streak,The USA's men's basketball team saw their 25-game Olympic winning streak ended as they were stunned 83-76 by France in,sports +Zenith Shareholders Reap Bumper Harvest as Bank Pays N97.3bn Dividend,"Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have unanimously approved the bank’s proposed final dividend, expressing delight at the final dividend payment",business +Italy to Shut Shops and Schools on Monday Amid Covid Spike,"Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of Italy on Monday, with PM Mario Draghi warning of a",health +Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ Album Makes British Vogue’s 12 Best Albums Of 2020,"Wizkid‘s fourth studio album ‘Made In Lagos’ has been listed among British Vogue’s 12 best  albums of the year. The 14-track album, released",entertainment +Mourinho Questions Bale’s Social Media Post Ahead of Spurs-Man City Clash,"Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says a midweek social media post by Gareth Bale was a ""contradiction"" with reality. Wales forward",sports +Buhari Congratulates Tobi Amusan For Winning Historic World 100m Hurdles Gold,The President thanked the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium.Read more,sports +"Anti-virus Creator, John McAfee, Arrested in Spain over Tax Evasion",Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the US where he has been,tech +Super Eagles All Test Negative for Covid-19 Ahead of Sierra Leone Match,Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have all been given medical clearance to Play in Friday’s AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars,sports +US Senators Launch Final Bid to Derail Biden Win,A group of US senators say they will refuse to certify Joe Biden's election victory unless a commission is set,politics +"Nigeria will Play Leading Role in Global Net-Zero Transition, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva","Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva at the weekend said Nigeria will play a key role in the global energy",business +Arteta  Says ‘Everything Has Been Resolved’ With Aubameyang After Fallout,"Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has said that ""everything has been resolved"" with club captain and forward Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. The Gabon",sports +US-based Stripe Acquires Nigerian Startup Paystack for $200m,"Nigerian payments startup Paystack has been acquired by US-based payments giant, Stripe in a $200 million -range deal. That makes",tech +"Renowned African Designers Kenneth Ize, Lanre Da Silva, Tiffany Amber, Others to Showcase Designs at Nigeria’s Independence Day Event","As Nigeria celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence on October 1, the THISDAY ARISE Group is hosting a virtual",entertainment +"Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Shrinks from $35.37m to $376,655",The amount reduced significantly between June and July but no explanation was given for the huge drop.Read more,business +Covid-19: Nigeria Records New High as Confirmed Cases Pass 1000 Mark,"Nigeria on Thursday recorded more than 1000 new coronavirus cases forvthe first time, months after the first case was confirmed",health +"Nigeria: NUPRC Moves to Reactivate 3,000 Oil Well Components in Bid for 3m bpd Production",Nigeria's federal government on Thursday inaugurated a 10-man expert team to work on a report preceding the reactivation of over,business +"Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to Improve Relationship and Collaboration",Governments of Nigeria and Saudi Arabia has expressed willingness to improve on their bilateral relationship and collaboration in international politics.,politics +Manny Pacquiao Retires from Boxing to Focus on Political Career,Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career. The multi-division world,sports +"Nigeria: CBN Promises Seamless FX Sales to End Users, Allays Dom Account Fears",The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured it will monitor commercial banks to ensure they meet the legitimate FX demands,business +Netherlands Coach Louis van Gaal Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer,Netherlands head coach and former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed he's being treated for prostate cancer. The,sports +AFCON: Nigeria Cruise into 2nd Round After Beating Sudan 3-1,Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 victory over Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations which booked their spot in the,sports +Turkey Announces Full Lockdown in Bid to Halt Covid Surge,Turks will be required to stay mostly at home under a nationwide “full lockdown” starting on Thursday and lasting until,health +Biopic About Nigerian Monarch Jaja of Opobo in Development,"A biopic based on the life of 19th century Nigerian monarch, King Jaja of Opobo, is in the works. The",entertainment +Nigeria’s Consumer Rights Agency Issues Interim Orders Banning Airfare Hike,"Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday issued an interim order to scheduled domestic airline operators, preventing",business +"Oil Climbs to 13-month Highs on Output Cuts, Demand Recovery Hopes",Oil prices edged up to their highest in 13 months on Tuesday as supply cuts by major producers and optimism,business +Nigeria Customs Pledges to Generate N3tn in 2022,The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday assured members of the Senate that it would generate N3.019trn into the Federation,business +"Nigeria’s Capital Importation Falls to $9.68bn, Lowest in 4 Years",The total value of capital importation into Nigeria contracted by 59.65% to $9.68 billion in 2020 compared to $23.99 billion,business +Top Gun: Maverick Gives Tom Cruise First $100m Opening Weekend,The new Top Gun movie has given Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise his first $100 million (£79m) opening weekend at the,entertainment +Nigeria’s State-owned Oil Company Says No Increase in Petrol Price Until Negotiation with Labour Is Done,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it would maintain its current ex-depot price of petrol until the conclusion,business +Nigeria: DMO Offers 10-Year N250bn Series-IV Sukuk For Road Projects,Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered a 10-year N250bn road Sukuk instrument at a rental rate of 12.8 percent,business +"761 Days to 2023 Presidential Election, Nigerian Politicians Start to Re-align","With the 2023 presidential election exactly 761 days away from Sunday, politicians across the two major political parties – the",politics +NNPC Pays $452.5m Cash Call Arrears to IOCs in One Year,"The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) paid an additional cash call arrears of $452,535,270 to its joint venture (JV) partners",business +AC Milan Win Italian League for the First Time in 11 Years as City Rivals Inter Finish Second,"AC Milan have won the 2021-22 Serie A title, with arch-rivals Inter finishing second after a dramatic final day. Milan",sports +Hyundai to Make Flying Cars Available by 2028,"In the future, the skies could be as crowded as the high street with Hyundai Motor is betting on flying",tech +OPEC Defers Decision on Oil Output Cuts,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday failed to agree on whether or not to keep crude oil,business +Childish Gambino Sued for Alleged ‘This Is America’ Copyright Infringement,"US entertainer Childish Gambino is being sued for alleged copyright infringement, with the rapper Kidd Wes saying the Grammy-winning hit ‘This",entertainment +Nigeria Lifts Twitter Ban After 7-Month Suspension,"The federal government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on Twitter effective from 12 midnight of January 13, 2022. This",tech +IMF Raises Nigeria’s Economic Growth Projection to 3.4%,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Nigeria’s 2022 economic growth forecast from the 2.7 per cent it had previously,business +Steve Bruce Leaves Newcastle By Mutual Consent after Saudi Takeover,Manager Steve Bruce has left Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of,sports +"80% of African Countries May Miss Covid Vaccination Goal, WHO Says",Eighty per cent of African countries might miss the goal of vaccinating the most vulnerable among their populations against COVID-19,health +"Ronaldo Violated Covid-19 Protocol, Italian Sports Minister Says","Cristiano Ronaldo could have violated Italian coronavirus measures by returning to Turin from Portugal after testing positive, Italy's Sports Minister,",sports +APC Chairman Adamu Says Buhari Has ‘Given Marching Orders’ to Deliver 2023 Elections,The new National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said President Buhari had given the new National,politics +"Russia-Ukraine War: Nigeria Ready to Step in as Alternative Gas Supplier to Europe, Says Deputy Oil Minister Sylva","Following the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is threatening the supply of gas to European countries by Russia, the",business +Nigerian Airlines Hike Fares as Aviation Fuel Rises to N420 Per Litre,Less than 10 days after domestic airlines lamented that oil marketers have increased price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel) to,business +Report Foresees Stronger Nigeria Insurance Sector after Recapitalisation,A new report has revealed that the ongoing recapitalisation of the Nigerian insurance industry will improve their capacity to underwrite,business +"Nigeria: Buhari, Northern Governors Brainstorm Over Insecurity","President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with six Northern governors at the State House, Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment",politics +Nissan Says All New Vehicles in Key Markets to Be Electrified by Early 2030s,Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday that all of its new vehicle offerings in key markets will be electrified by,business +"Only PDP Can Rescue Nigeria, Edo Governor Obaseki Says","Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, led leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the",politics +Kishida Re-Elected Japan’s PM in Parliamentary Vote,Fumio Kishida was reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key,politics +Nigeria Approves Covid-19 Herbal Drug,Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved a herbal drug that was produced by,health +Controversial Trump Coronavirus Adviser Leaving White House,"US President Donald Trump's controversial special adviser on the coronavirus, Scott Atlas, has resigned. Dr. Scott Atlas was skeptical of",politics +OPEC Increases 2022 Global Oil Demand Forecast By 1mbpd,The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday expanded its global oil demand forecast for 2022 by almost one,business +"Nigeria Activates $587m AfDB Facility for Technology, Creative Sectors","The Buhari administration has commenced the process that will pump the technology, entertainment and creative sectors with over N240 billion",tech +"AfCFTA Secretariat, Afreximbank Seal Deal on $10bn Fund to Boost African Economies","The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Wednesday in Cairo, signed an",business +Nigerian Striker Iheanacho Scores Only Goal as Leicester Edge Southampton to Reach FA Cup Final,Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored Leicester City's only goal to see out Southampton at Wembley on Sunday night to book,sports +Nigeria: Aspirants Oppose APC’s Consensus Option for National Chairmanship,Efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect its National Chairman by consensus like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),politics +Early Signs Show Tight Kenyan Presidential Election,The Tuesday election is an important test for stability in East Africa's biggest economy after two of its three last,politics +"US May File Antitrust Charges against Facebook in November, Says Washington Post","Facebook Inc may face US anti-trust charges as soon as November, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing four people",business +"Nigeria: To Allow Limitless Loan Recovery, CBN Amends Operational Guidelines of Global Standing Instruction",The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has amended the operational guidelines of the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) to allow for,business +"#EndSARS: Flutterwave’s Account Not Frozen, Shut Down Voluntarily",Contrary to reports circulating on Nigeria’s social media that the bank account of Flutterwave - a fintech payment platform used,business +UK Travel Firms Call for Removal of Covid Testing Rules,Travel industry groups have called for all remaining Covid restrictions on travellers to be removed in the latest government review.,business +Teenager Leylah Fernandez Beats Elina Svitolina to Reach US Open Semi-finals,Teenager Leylah Fernandez produced another fearless performance to beat Elina Svitolina and set up a US Open semi-final with Aryna,sports +"US: Deadline Passes for ByteDance to Restructure TikTok, Talks to Continue",The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company,business +Buhari Explains Why Tinubu Announced Shettima as Running Mate in Daura,"According to Buhari, Tinubu announced Kashim Shettima on Sunday, due to a leakage of his plan to a section of",politics +"Former IAAF President, Diack, Found Guilty of Corruption, Jailed","Lamine Diack, the ex-head of athletics’ governing body, has been jailed after being found guilty of corruption. The Senegalese, 87,",sports +Nigeria: Yoruba Group Condemns Zamfara Governor Matawalle’s Threat to Southerners in North,"The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI) has denounced a statement by the Zamfara State governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, claiming",politics +"With New $250m Funding, Flutterwave Now Highest-Valued African Startup at Over $3bn","Flutterwave, a leading technology company, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $250 million in Series D funding, valuing the",business +"Business Booms for Tech Giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google","Business is booming for America's tech giants. Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google reported sales and profits figures on Thursday covering",business +Radical Turnaround in Messi Case: Renewal is Almost Impossible,"There has been a radical turnaround in the case of Lionel Messi's renewal with Barcelona, with recent information being that",sports +Austria Suspends AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Batch after Death,Austrian authorities have suspended inoculations with a batch of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution while investigating the death of,health +No Retrospective Punishment for Pickford over Van Dijk Horror Tackle,Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will not face retrospective action over his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in Saturday's Merseyside derby.,sports +"Super Eagles, Indomitable Lions Clash Again in Vienna on Tuesday",Nigeria and Cameroon will once more battle it out at the Stadion Wiener Neustadt in the second of a two-match,sports +"NNPC Earned $108.84m from Oil, Gas Exports in November",The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Sunday put its total earnings from export sales of crude oil and gas,business +"Netflix Loses Almost 1M Subscribers, Less Than Projected","Asked what may have stopped subscriptions sliding further, the firm's CEO said: ""If there was a single thing, we might",business +Sudan Presents First-ever Film for Oscars,"Nearly two years after the overthrow of autocrat Omar al-Bashir, Sudan is taking steps to rejoin the international community from",entertainment +Nigeria Explains Reasons For Relatively High Covid Cases in NYSC Camps,Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed says consistent testing and non-compliance to non-pharmaceutical interventions are responsible for high,health +Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Emefiele Says It’s ‘Inappropriate’ to Give Colouration to Currency Printing,"The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Thursday weighed in on the raging controversy over",business +Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka Says Harry Kane Helped Him Settle in National Team,Arsenal wing-back Bukayo Saka is grateful to England captain Harry Kane for helping him settle in the national team and,sports +Barcelona Host Leaders Atletico in Pivotal La Liga Weekend,Barcelona host leaders Atletico Madrid on a pivotal weekend in the La Liga title race as Real Madrid play Sevilla.,sports +WHO Chief to Self-Quarantine After Contact with COVID-19 Positive Case,"The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has been identified as a contact of someone who tested",health +French Open: Nadal Beats Djokovic in Late-Night Paris Thriller,Rafael Nadal demonstrated once again why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating long-time rival Novak,sports +Nigeria’s Disease Control Boss Warns against Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak,"In spite of reports suggesting Nigeria is already flattening the curve as regards the COVID-19 pandemic, the Director-General of the",health +"WHO: Africa Records 1.1 Million New Cancer Cases, 700,000 Deaths Annually",The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said Africa records about 1.1 million new cases of cancer every year resulting,health +#EndSARS: Premier League Stars Planning Aid for Nigeria,Premier League footballers are in talks over providing aid for victims of the disturbing civil unrest in Nigeria. The country,sports +Chelsea Name Tuchel as Head Coach,Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea. The German was confirmed on Tuesday as the,sports +Inter Show Title Credentials as Vidal and Barella Score in Win Against Juventus,"Inter beat Juventus in Serie A for the first time since 2016, with Vidal and Barella both finding the back",sports +"Nigeria Will Need Spend $2bn Investment Yearly on Gas Infrastructure, Says NLNG",The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited has said the country needs to make a $2 billion capital investment every year,business +"Nigeria: SANs Tackle Attorney General Malami, Insist VAT Not on Exclusive List","Senior Nigerian lawyers on Saturday faulted the claim by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.",business +US Drops Covid Testing for Incoming International Air Travellers,The United States late Friday rescinded a 17-month-old requirement that people arriving in the country by air test negative for,health +"NFF Defers to FIFA on Ahmed Musa’s International Caps, Accepts 98 Rather Than 100",The Nigeria Football Federation says it has deferred to FIFA’s own record of 98 caps for Super Eagles’ captain Ahmed,sports +"BBNaija: Ozo, TrickyTee Evicted at Last Hurdle","After surviving series of evictions in this season of Big Brother Naija, TrikyTee also known as Mr Tranquillity finally bowed",entertainment +AT&T and Discovery to Merge to Create New Streaming Giant,US telecoms giant AT&T has agreed to combine its WarnerMedia business with Discovery in a deal to create a new,tech +"AfDB Plans Youth Entrepreneurship Banks in Nigeria, 12 Other African Countries","The African Development Bank (AfDB) has embarked on the designing of youth entrepreneurship investment banks in 13 African countries,",business +Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Reveals Plan to Vaccinate 30% Lagosians Within One Year,"Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday disclosed that he had mapped out a plan to vaccinate at least",health +"Nigeria: Avuru, Co-Founder Seplat Energy, Calls for State of Emergency in Oil Sector, Says 80% of Crude Stolen","A Co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Austin Avuru has called for a state of",business +Nigeria’s Parliament Transmits Reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill to Buhari for Assent,The National Assembly on Monday transmitted the reworked 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. Senior,politics +‘Peaky Blinders’ to End After Sixth and Final Season,"Hit drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ will end after its sixth and final season, writer and creator Steven Knight has confirmed. The BBC crime drama has",entertainment +UEFA Confirms Porto as Venue for Chelsea-Man City  Champions League Final,"The Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City will be played at Porto's Estadio do Dragao on May 29,",sports +"China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Likely Nuclear Powered, Report Says","China is building its fourth aircraft carrier as it seeks to boost its naval power in the Asia-Pacific region, and",tech +Buhari Seeks Overhaul of AU to Make it More Relevant,President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the African Union (AU) for it to be more functional,politics +"Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Goes to  Supreme Court Over VAT, Wants Stay of Execution Nullified",The Rivers State government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court of Nigeria to quash the ruling of the Court of,politics +US Plane Scatters Debris Over Denver Homes After Engine Failure,A Boeing jet has scattered debris over a residential area near Denver after one of its engines failed on take-off.,tech +Nigeria: Governor Fayemi’s SSG Emerges APC Gubernatorial Candidate in Ekiti as Contenders Boycott Primary,"Seven All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants expected to participate in Thursday's governorship primary of the party, boycotted the race over",politics +"Hong Kong Imposes 21-day Quarantine for Visitors, Adds South Africa to Banned List","Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective",health +Record-breaking Johnson Wins First Masters Title at Augusta,World number one golfer Dustin Johnson won his first Masters title by five strokes as he finished with a record-breaking,sports +Real Madrid into Champions League Quarterfinals After Beating Atalanta,Real Madrid easily overcame Atalanta 3-1 at home in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday to stroll into,sports +Nigeria Will Not Break Up: VP Osinbajo,"Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that those waiting for Nigeria to break up will be disappointed, insisting that Nigeria",politics +"Liverpool Fight Back, Beat Arsenal 3-1",Liverpool's new £45m signing Diogo Jota grabbed a home debut goal as the champions demonstrated their determination to retain an,sports +NFF Boss Pinnick Praises Super Eagles on Taking Control of World Cup Qualification Group,"President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has poured encomiums on the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit in coming back",sports +Nigeria Customs Threatens to Impound Unverified Private Jets By July 6,The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday warned that private jet owners risk having their airplanes impounded if they fail,business +Tata Motors to Buy Ford India’s Manufacturing Plant for $91 Million,"The agreement covers land, assets, and all eligible employees.Read more",business +Tottenham Announce Nuno Espirito Santo as New Manager,"Tottenham Hotspur have named Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Espirito Santo",sports +Radisson Blu Anchorage Names Ahmed Raza New GM,"The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, has announced the promotion of Ahmed Raza to General Manager. Raza joined the Victoria",business +"Jesus, Walker Test Positive for Covid-19","Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for Covid-19. The players, along with two members",sports +Nigeria’s Central Bank Targets October for Digital Currency Launch,The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday disclosed that its much-anticipated digital currency will be launched on October 1. CBN,business +Ethiopia Accuses Sudan of Provoking Conflict in Border Row,The Ethiopian government has accused Sudan of provoking a conflict and making an attempt at pushing the two countries into,politics +Russians Flock to Serbia for Western-made Covid Vaccines,"When Russian regulators approved the country’s own coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national pride, and the Pavlov family",health +Olympics Opening Ceremony Director Sacked on Games Eve for Holocaust Joke,"The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be",sports +Nigeria: Governing APC Sets February 19 as Tentative Date for National Convention,"There are indications that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has tentatively settled for Saturday, February 19, 2022,",politics +French Open: Djokovic Outlasts Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam Title,Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas,sports +"Mexico Passes 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths","Mexico has passed the 100,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country, behind the United States, Brazil and",health +South Africa Drops Coronavirus Alert Level After Dip in New Infections,South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced that the nation will move from coronavirus alert level three to level one in,health +UNICEF Decries Rise in Cases as Nigeria Ranks Third on Female Genital Mutilation List,The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried that female genital mutilation (FGM) is on the rise in Nigeria and,health +Schwarzenegger Feeling ‘Fantastic’ After Heart Surgery,Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is feeling “fantastic'' after his recent heart surgery. The 73-year-old ‘Terminator’ actor and former California governor,entertainment +Lowly Crawley Crush Leeds in Stunning FA Cup Upset,Crawley Town delivered one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as the League Two underdogs tore apart,sports +Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ease of Doing Business,Nigeria's Federal Government  has again expressed its commitment to the Ease of Doing Business with stakeholders in order to ensure,business +Man City Lose £126m in 2020 Due to Pandemic,Manchester City have revealed the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club by reporting a net loss of,business +Nigeria Winger Samuel Kalu Collapses on the Pitch in Ligue 1 Game Between Bordeaux and Marseille,Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu collapsed on the pitch before making an astonishing recovery and even playing on for several minutes,sports +Italy’s Antitrust Fines Amazon 1.13bn Euros for Alleged Abuse of Market Dominance,Italy’s antitrust said on Thursday it had fined e-commerce giant Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of,business +Nigeria: Group Seeks Legislation to Reserve Deputy Governorship Seats for Women,"A women group based in Kwara State, SpaceForHer at the weekend urged the National Assembly to make a law reserving",politics +Japan’s Naomi Osaka Eliminated from Tokyo Olympics Tennis Tournament,The host country’s superstar is out of the Tokyo Olympics. Naomi Osaka lost to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova,sports +Fast & Furious Franchise to End after ‘Two More Films’,"The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports.",entertainment +Analysis: Why Buhari Will Sign Amended Electoral Bill Before Dec. 19,"Although under intense pressure from different quarters, particularly governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),",politics +La Liga: Messi Nets Brace as Barcelona Go Third,Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao to go third in La Liga. Athletic took an early lead,sports +Nigeria’s Opposition PDP Says Consultations to Zone 2023 Presidency to the South ‘Premature’,Despite the agitation by the South-east for it to allot the presidential ticket of the party to the zone in,politics +US Spy Agencies Say Origins of Covid-19 May Never be Known,The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19,health +Lewis Hamilton Knighted in New Year Honours,"Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. The Briton, 35, sealed",sports +Goldman Sachs to pay $3bn over 1MDB Corruption Scandal,Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay nearly $3bn (£2.3bn) to end a probe of its role in the 1MDB corruption,business +Iheanacho Stunner Boosts Leicester’s Hopes of Champions League Qualification,"Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho scored a sensational goal and set up another as Leicester came from behind to boost their",sports +"Nigeria Senate Threatens Daewoo, Saipem with Arrest","Nigeria's Senate has threatened to issue warrant of arrest against $10 billion Train 7 project promoters, Saipem and Daewoo, for",business +"UK Reactivates Emergency Covid-19 Hospitals, Closes London Primary Schools",Britain reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London on Friday to,health +Aston Villa Sign Arsenal Goalkeeper,"Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from fellow Premier League side Arsenal for £17m. The 28-year-old Argentine, who made",sports +"Canada’s Trudeau Takes Gamble, Calls ‘Pivotal’ Snap Election for September 20","Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday called an early election for Sept. 20, saying he needed a new mandate",politics +South Africa’s Health Minister Blames Teenagers for Second Wave of Covid,South Africa's health minister has blamed the nation’s teenagers for the second wave of Covid-19 as the new surge of,health +"Beyoncé Leads 2020 Grammy Nominations, The Weeknd Surprisingly Receives None","Beyoncé leads the contenders for the 2021 Grammy Awards with nine nominations, a surprisingly high amount given that the superstar",entertainment +"Chelsea Subdue Madrid, Set Up Champions League Final with Man City",Chelsea reached their first Champions League final since 2012 as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount secured a 2-0,sports +Nigeria: AGF Malami Says FG Will Immediately Gazette Electoral Act Without Nullified Section 84(12),"A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State on Friday nullified the controversial Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022",politics +"Senegalese Keeper, Mendy, Completes £22m Chelsea Move","Chelsea have announced the signing of Edouard Mendy from Rennes, with the goalkeeper joining on a five-year deal at a",sports +Husband of Cinematographer Killed in Baldwin Shooting Hires Lawyer,"Matt Hutchins, whose wife Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the film",entertainment +Brighton Come From Behind to Beat Man City 3-2,Brighton welcomed back fans to the Amex Stadium with a stirring 3-2 comeback win over Premier League champions Manchester City,sports +Nigeria to Partner with Barbados-based Bitt Inc for ‘eNaira’ Digital Currency,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to partner with Bitt Inc, a global fintech company, as the technical",business +Duke of Hastings Not Returning for Season 2 of Hit Netflix Show ‘Bridgerton’,"Actor Regé-Jean Page, who played popular character Simon Basset in Netflix's hit historical drama ‘Bridgerton' will not be reprising his",entertainment +"Biden, Yellen Say GOP Virus Aid Too Small, Democrats Push on",US President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats,politics +Malawi’s Health Services Under Severe Pressure as Covid Cases Spike,A makeshift hospital in Malawi has opened as hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of coronavirus patients. In Malawi's second-largest,health +Chelsea Face a ‘Completely Different Man City Beast’ in Champions League Final,"Manchester City will be a ""completely different beast"" to the side beaten twice by Chelsea in the past few weeks",sports +Barcelona’s President Bartomeu Resigns,"Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned following increasing fan pressure and a public fall-out with Lionel Messi. Bartomeu, who",sports +Trailer for Chadwick Boseman’s Last Film Released,"Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the late actor Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’ The Black Panther",entertainment +Nigeria’s Production Quota Hits 1.8m bpd as OPEC Ups July Crude Allocation,"For the first time since April 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global oil industry, the Organisation of Petroleum",business +"Trump Teases 2024 Presidential Run, Could Announce Campaign on Biden’s Inauguration Day",President Donald Trump has confirmed in public for the first time that he wants to run for the presidency again,politics +"EPL: Last-minute Firmino Header Lifts Liverpool over Spurs, Reds Three Points Clear at the Top",Roberto Firmino's last-minute header broke Tottenham's stubborn resistance at Anfield and sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League,sports +Nigeria Plans to Launch Digital Currency Before December,"The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to launch a digital currency before December. The Director, Information Technology,",business +Champions League: Man United to Unleash Cavani  Against Old Club PSG,Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted Tuesday that Edinson Cavani is ready to face his former club Paris St,sports +Southern Nigeria Governors Demand Next President Should Emerge From South,Seventeen Governors of Nigeria's southern region are demanding that the next president of the country emerge from the south. The,politics +‘It Was Important to Have a Club with Vision’: Chelsea’s Havertz Explains Decision to Join Club,"Kai Havertz has explained his decision to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window, insisting ""it was important to have",sports +"Apple’s Quarterly Smartphone Shipments Jumps to Record Levels, Huawei in Freefall","Apple Inc’s smartphone shipments jumped 22% to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world’s biggest seller, while",tech +Special Status: Lagos Demands 1% of Nigeria’s Revenue,"The Lagos State Government on Monday demanded one per cent share of Nigeria's federal revenue allocation formula, maintaining that the",business +‘Tiger King’ Star Carole Baskin ‘Won’t Talk’ About Missing Spouse,A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had,entertainment +Day 47: Kidnappers Release Another Video of Abducted Kaduna College Students Pleading for Help,"A second video of the remaining 29 abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, still in",business +Arsenal Boss Arteta Angered That Training Ground Fight Between Luiz and Ceballos Was Leaked,"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says there will be ""consequences"" for the source who leaked a story about an incident between",sports +"Nigeria: Persuade Other Zones for 2023 Presidency, Anyim, Ezeife Urge South East","A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, a former governor of Anambra State, Chief",politics +GTBank Posts Profit After Tax of $368m in First Nine Months 2020,"Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has announced its nine months results for the period ended September 30, 2020. The company posted",business +Buhari Okays Seplat’s Acquisition of Mobil Nigeria from ExxonMobil,He gave his Ministerial Consent to the deal based on the extensive benefits of the transaction to Nigeria's energy sector,business +Tottenham Top of Premier League After Outwitting Man City,Tottenham Hotspur went top of the Premier League after producing a display of clinical efficiency and tactical discipline to beat,sports +"Nigeria: Cholera Figures Rise, Federal Government Activates Ssnitation Desk Across Country","As cases of Cholera figures continue to rise in Zamfara, Bauchi, Kano, Gombe, Plateau, Niger, Zamfara and Abuja, the Federal",health +Elumelu Foundation Opens 2022 Application for Entrepreneurship Programme,"The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), one of the leading philanthropies empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, has",business +"PIA Has Opened Investment Opportunities in Petroleum Sector, NURPC Boss Komolafe Says","The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Petroleum Commission (NURPC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, at the weekend, reiterated that the Petroleum",business +Tuchel Planning Chelsea Premier League Title Charge Before New Season Even Kicks Off,Thomas Tuchel has told his Chelsea players next season’s Premier League title challenge will start before the new campaign even,sports +Liverpool End Anfield Defeats With Dramatic Late Winner Against Aston Villa,Liverpool dramatically snapped a six-game run of Premier League defeats at Anfield on Saturday with a 2-1 win against Aston,sports +Trump ‘No Longer at Risk of Spreading Virus’ as He Embarks on Campaign to Florida Monday,"Donald Trump's doctor has said the US president is no longer at risk of transmitting Covid-19, giving him the all",politics +"Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Elections, Buhari’s Ministers Remain Unfazed as Deadline for Mandatory Resignation Nears","Some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministers and other political appointees believed to be eyeing political offices in 2023, have remained",politics +WTO Predicts 8.1% Growth in Export Trade for Africa,The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has forecasted that Africa’s share of the volume of the world’s merchandise export and import,business +Buhari Urges APC Aspirants to Present a Formidable Candidate,"At Saturday night’s meeting with all the 23 APC presidential aspirants, President Muhammadu Buhari urged them to hold consultations, and",politics +"It’s Manchester City, Tottenham Carabao Cup Final",Manchester City deservedly beat Manchester United 2-0  to reach the Carabao Cup final and will now face Tottenham at Wembley,sports +US Donates Over 3.5 Million Doses of Covid Vaccine to Nigeria,The United States (U.S.) has shipped in over 3.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines into the country. A statement on,health +Marcus Rashford Awarded MBE for Campaign to End Child Food Poverty,Marcus Rashford has vowed to continue his campaign to support vulnerable children after receiving and MBE for his drive to,sports +Edo Election: Ize-Iyamu Suffers Shock Loss in Home Base,"The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Edo State Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, suffered a shocking",politics +"Walmart, Disney Suspend Contributions to US. Lawmakers who Opposed Biden Certification","Walmart Inc, the world’s biggest retailer and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to U.S.",politics +Chimamanda’s Half of a Yellow Sun Voted Best Book to Have Won Women’s Prize for Fiction,Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Half of a Yellow Sun has been voted the best book to have won the Women's,entertainment +West Brom Earn Deserved Draw at Anfield,Liverpool were deservedly pegged back by a well-drilled West Brom on Sunday in the Premier League. There were no surprises,sports +Radisson Blu Anchorage Lagos Opens New Business Lounge,"The Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, has completed a massive renovation of the Business Lounge which is",business +"Responding to Rivers Governor Wike’s Order, Police Arrest 18 Over Illegal Crude Oil Refining",The Rivers State Police command has paraded 18 persons arrested for alleged involvement in crude oil refining and exporting activities,business +Nigeria Selects 161 Companies for Marginal Oilfields’ Final Bid Round,"Nigeria’s federal government, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), on Thursday announced that 161 successful companies had been shortlisted",business +"Raducanu Beats Fernandez in Historic US Open Final, Wins Maiden Grand Slam",Emma Raducanu ended Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beat Leylah Fernandez to win,sports +"Turmoil in CAF as President Ahmad, VP Omari Face Fresh FIFA Probe",There are strong indications that CAF President Ahmad Ahmad’s quest for a second term in office may hit a snag,sports +"Nigeria: House Expands Probe into Dirty Fuel, Includes Lingering Petrol Scarcity","Nigeria's House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Petroleum Downstream to include in their investigation, the lingering issue of",politics +"Lagos Requires $15bn for Infrastructure, Governor Sanwo-Olu Says","Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday disclosed that given the rising population and limited geographical space of the",business +"It’s Unfair to Say I Called for Coup, Sokoto Bishop Kukah Counters","The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has rebutted allegation that he called for a coup against the administration",politics +"Access Bank, ARISE.TV Website, Aisha Yesufu Nominated for GAGE Awards",The GAGE Awards 2021 has finally opened its portal for voting of digital practitioners who have emerged from 20 categories.,tech +"Nigeria: Atiku Mocks Tinubu and Peter Obi, Says They Can’t Take First and Most Important Decision",In an apparent mockery of some other frontline contestants in the 2023 presidential election who were unable to choose,politics +"Nigeria’s Presidency Not For Moneybags, Governors’ Chairman Fayemi Tells Kaduna Delegates","Ekiti state Governor and Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Fayemi, has said that Nigeria’s presidency is",politics +Nigeria Expects 70m Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccines through AU,The federal government is expecting about 70 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J & J) Covid-19 vaccine this,health +"Osimhen, Balogun, Dennis, Shehu to Miss AFCON as Health Concerns Force Nigeria to Amend 28-Man List",Lively forward Victor Osimhen’s positive test to the coronavirus a couple of days ago and injury to the versatile Abdullahi,sports +Solar Storm Knocks Out 40 Newly Launched SpaceX Satellites,A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49,tech +"Nigeria: Constitution Review, an Exercise in Futility, Says Afenifere","The apex Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Thursday described the ongoing process of amending the 1999 Constitution as an exercise in",politics +"‘Former Super Eagles Defender, Yisa Sofoluwe, is Dead",A former Super Eagles defender Yisa Sofoluwe has died at the age of 53. Reports suggest the former left-back fondly,sports +"Nigeria: After 40-Day Standoff, Buhari Begs Striking Doctors to Return to Work","President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with leaders of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) at the State House, Abuja, over",health +Former VP Atiku Says He Didn’t Run Against His Principal Obasanjo in 2003 ‘to Sustain Zoning Policy’,"A former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, said the reason he did not run against",politics +Buhari to Present 2022 Budget on Thursday,"All things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, has been scheduled to present the 2022 budget proposal before the National Assembly",politics +Everton Moves for ex-Wolves Manager Nuno Espirito Santo as Ancelotti Closes in on Real Madrid Job,Everton are lining up Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager with Carlo Ancelotti on the verge of taking the,sports +"In Foreign Policy Shift, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Seeks Good Relations with Iran","Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom’s arch-nemesis, Iran, saying he sought “good” relations after",politics +Clubhouse Closes New Round of Funding That Would Value App at $4bn,"Audio-chat app Clubhouse closed a new Series C round of financing, the company said during its weekly town hall on",business +"France to Enter Second National Lockdown from Friday, Residents Flee Paris","France will introduce a new coronavirus lockdown from Friday, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. In his second major televised address",health +Biden Gets Access to President’s Daily Brief,"Joe Biden has had his first look as president-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of US",politics +NNPC GMD Kyari Says Rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Refineries Underway,"Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, on Tuesday told the House",business +President Putin Approves Second Russian Coronavirus Vaccine,"Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday gave the approval for a second coronavirus vaccine. ""Novosibirsk's Vector Centre (Vector State Research",health +Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking,Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in a US prison for helping disgraced former financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse,entertainment +Victor Moses Thrilled to Make Debut in Spartak Moscow Colours,"Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, has expressed his delight, making his debut in the colours of Spartak Moscow. The",sports +Google Announces $1bn Investment in African Internet Over Next Five Years,"As a way of giving thousands of Africans access to fast and cheaper internet, Google has promised to invest $1",tech +Japanese Doctor Warns Holding Games Could Lead to ‘Olympic Virus’ Strain,"The head of a Japanese doctors union on Thursday warned holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens",sports +Bale Hat Trick Boosts Tottenham’s Champions League Hopes,A fine hat trick by Gareth Bale helped Tottenham Hotspur make short work of already-relegated Sheffield United in the Premier,sports +Mozambique Blames Islamists Militants For Attack Near Gas Project,"Mozambique’s defence ministry has blamed Islamist militants for carrying out Wednesday's attack in the northern town of Palma, close to",politics +Mali Opposition Leader Soumaila Cisse Dies from Covid-19,"Mali’s opposition leader Soumaila Cisse, considered a leading contender in 2022 elections, has died in France after contracting coronavirus.  The",health +Nigeria to Pay More for Petrol Subsidy as Oil Hits $85,"Oil prices continued their surge on Wednesday, hitting a two-month high amid projections that lack of production capacity and limited",business +"PSG Face Barcelona, Chelsea Handed Tough Atletico Tie in Champions League Round of 16",Premier League champions Liverpool and Chelsea were both handed tough ties as the draw was made for the last-16 of,sports +Maradona Moved to Rehab to Recover from Alcohol Abuse,Argentina legend Diego Maradona who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has been taken to a recovery clinic to be,health +‘Style Bender’ Israel Adesanya Handed First Pro MMA Defeat by Jan Blachowicz,Israel Adesanya's meteoric rise to UFC superstardom hit a rather large obstacle Saturday night. Jan Blachowicz beat the previously undefeated,sports +Nigeria: Kwankwaso Picks Bishop Idahosa as Running Mate,"Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has picked Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running-mate.Read more",politics +Italy’s Antitrust Fines Amazon 1.13bn Euros for Alleged Abuse of Market Dominance,Italy’s antitrust said on Thursday it had fined e-commerce giant Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of,tech +"Nigeria: South-South Governors Okowa, Obaseki, Emmanuel in Race to Become Atiku’s Running Mate","The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, may pick his running mates from among a",politics +Tesla Takes Another Step to India Launch,"Tesla has moved a step closer to its launch in India later this year by registering a company in the country,",tech +Nigeria Signs $272m Power Plant Agreement with Transcorp,"Nigeria’s federal government will Thursday sign an agreement with Transcorp Consortium, the preferred bidder of Afam Power Plant, with a",business +Boeing Directors Agree to $237.5m Settlement Over 737 MAX Safety Oversight,Boeing Co (BA.N) current and former company directors have reached a $237.5 million proposed settlement with shareholders to settle a,business +Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Renewed for Second Season,"Netflix has confirmed the renewal of its acclaimed period drama series, 'Bridgerton' for a second season. Set in 1800s London",entertainment +"Despite Cryptocurrency Ban, Twitter CEO Dorsey Says Nigerians Will Lead Bitcoin Charge","Twitter CEO and billionaire co-founder Jack Dorsey, is extremely bullish on the future of bitcoin in Nigeria. He says Nigerians",tech +Nigeria VP Osinbajo Debunks 2023 Presidential Ambition,"Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has debunked suggestions that he has ""quietly"" expressed interest in the 2023 presidential election. Mr",politics +Oil Prices Tumble Below $100 to Pre-Russia-Ukraine War Levels,Both major crude benchmarks shed more than $5 a barrel on Thursday.Read more,business +Nollywood-Bollywood Collaboration ‘Namaste Wahala’ to Premiere on Netflix,"The Nollywood-Bollywood collaboration, ‘Namaste Wahala’, will premiere on Netflix as an original. According to filmmaker Hamisha Ahuja, the anticipated film which",entertainment +Uganda Drops Charges Against Nigerian Singers Omah Lay and Tems,Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems are set to be released from police custody in Uganda after charges against them,entertainment +NNPC Cuts Directors’ Fees by 60.2%,The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) slashed the various fees collected by directors of the national oil company from N606,business +Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $37bn with $3.5bn New Special Drawing Rights from IMF,Nigeria’s foreign reserves will get a timely boost on Monday when the country’s share of $3.5billion from the $650 billion,business +"Transcorp Hilton Wins Africa’s Leading Business Hotel, Three Other Awards at 2020 World Travel Awards",Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with four  awards including Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the sixth consecutive year at,business +IHS Towers to Become Largest African Company on Wall Street,"An African operator of mobile phone masts, IHS Towers might become the largest Africa-focused company on Wall Street if its",business