Year: 2021
Germany’s ambassador to China Jan Hecker dies 2 weeks on the job
The 54-year-old diplomat had only taken up his new job in Beijing last month.
Lukaku injury blow for Chelsea
‘I’ll have a scan of my thigh first,’ Lukaku told HLN after Belgium’s win against Czech Republic.
Jaywon drags Blessing Okoro on social media
Okoro in an Instagram post had stated that Annie Idibia must have endured so much before finally summoning the courage…
Deal with Arsenal not true – Antonio Conte
Although Conte is out of work since leaving Inter Milan, he is not close to returning to the dugout.
Auger-Aliassime outlasts U.S. Open fans favorite Tiafoe
Next up for Auger-Aliassime is 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest male player to reach the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows in…
Guinea’s coup leader Doumbouya faces foreign backlash
The coup staged on Sunday was led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, commander of special forces, set up in 2018, by…
Dangote Refinery plans employing 46,000 Nigerians
According to Dangote, the project currently employs 29,000 Nigerians and 11,000 foreigners
588 medical doctors wrongly paid by Nigerian govt
He explained that affected doctors were not qualified for the Medical Residency Training Fund, meant for particular category of doctors.
NDLEA intercepts massive drugs enroute Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Pakistan
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted large number of drugs enroute Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Pakistan.
Tunisia edge Ivory Coast for third FIBA AfroBasket title
Tunisia became the first team to win back-to-back AfroBasket titles since Angola in 2009.
Ex-chief judge Abia state Nnenna Oti kidnapped
Oti, who is also the chancellor of the Church of Nigeria’s Diocese of Ohaji-Egbema was kidnapped on Saturday
Leylah Fernandez ousts another ex-champion Kerber
It was a precocious and poised performance from Fernandez, who celebrates her 19th birthday on Monday.
Nigeria records 30 more COVID-19 deaths, 23 in Lagos
Nigeria has reported 30 more COVID-19 deaths, with new cases dropping on Sunday, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease…
Stop looking for cheap money from politicians, it cheapens destiny – Ibiyeomie
Founder, Salvation Ministries, Port Harcourt, Pastor David Ibiyeomie on Sunday warned Nigerians to stop looking for cheap money from politicians.
Guinean junta slams curfew, appoints regional commanders as governors
In its second press statement, signed by its leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the junta announced a 10 p.m to 8.…
Scientists uncover 55 long term effects of COVID-19
The most common long-term side effect, they found, is fatigue, affecting 58% of people in the study.
BBNaija: More than a Pop-Culture Sensation
Critics of Big Brother Naija have formed a habit of calling the show immoral, whether they watched it or not.…
AACCI repositions to employ Nigerian graduates
The Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) has repositioned its affairs with seasoned and tested individuals to pilot its…
Why Iwuanyanwu should be celebrated – Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is an accomplished Nigerian who deserves to be…
ECOWAS, Nigeria condemn Guinea coup d’état
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian Government have strongly condemned the coup d’état that took…
2023: I’m praying, awaiting God’s direction, says Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday, said he is praying to God and awaiting His direction on his…
Guinea coup: FIFA, CAF postpone Guinea, Morocco match
CAF issued a statement on Sunday, anchoring the decision on the coup d'etat in Guinea.
Nigerian leaders should heed God’s directive – Adeboye
The General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Sunday called on Nigerian…
12 Quick Facts about Guinea’s coup leader Mamady Doumbouya
There is a wide gap in the age of Conde and Doumbouya. The military officer is in his forties, while…
Brazil, Argentina match suspended over COVID-19 row
Three of the players, Emi Martinez, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso all started the match for Argentina - despite…
BBNaija: Why Tega, Michael, Peace, Boma were evicted
Tonight’s eviction show did not come as a surprise. Tega, Michael, Peace and Boma have been evicted from the house.…
El Rufai pays condolence visit to Plateau
During the visit, El Rufai said that adherence to the rule of law was critical to the survival and stability…
King-size eviction sees Tega, Michael, Peace, Boma out of BBNaija
BBNaija has again delivered on its promise by giving viewers a thrilling king-size eviction that saw four nominated housemates out…
Boma and I played a script: Tega speaks
Tega said her escapades with Boma in the Big Brother House were nothing more than acting.
Tega evicted from BBNaija House
Tega Offiong Dominic-Ajeboh, one of the Big Brother Naija housemates, has been evicted from the House.