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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 |