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Akin Abayomi on Lagos COVID-19 cases

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Fake COVID-19 result certificates on sale in Lagos – LASG

Lagos State Government on Monday raised the alarm over fake COVID-19 certificates on sale in the state.

World News

Russian fishing boat sinks in Arctic: 17 feared dead

Seventeen people are feared dead after a Russian fishing boat sank in the Barents Sea.

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My times with General Bajowa during military years: Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has recalled his times with former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Major-General Oluyemi Joseph Bajowa (Rtd) during…

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Purported apology to Buhari: House of Reps opens up

Nigeria's House of Representatives on Monday thrashed reports that it apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari for inviting him to address…
Witchcraft

Opinion

Combating Witch persecution in Africa: Looking ahead to 2021

Although the coronavirus pandemic dealt a heavy blow to global public health and economy, this year has seen some positive…

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Bakare fires back: Those who said I collected money from Tinubu should expose me

Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church has fired at his antagonists who said he collected money from…

News

I never knew COVID-19 would kill Nda-Isaiah – Gov. Bello

Niger State Governor, Sani Bello has lamented that he never knew COVID-19 would kill the publisher of Leadership, Sam Nda-Isaiah.

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Jump into lagoon if you don’t accept Kukah’s comment on Buhari : Fani-Kayode

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has thrown his weight behind the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah for accusing President Muhammadu…
COVID-19 testing in Nigeria

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COVID-19 strikes 7 dead; Abuja, Lagos in sharp lead as cases rise

Rampaging COVID-19 struck seven Nigerians dead on Sunday, with Abuja and Lagos in sharp lead in reported rise in infections.

News

COVID-19: Osun bans crossover night services

The Osun government on Sunday said there would be no countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross over nights under…

Football

Nigeria’s Ajayi breaks Liverpool’s heart with superb header 

Nigeria's Semi Ajayi scored a superb goal with his head against League leader, Liverpool as West Brom pulled a draw…

News

COVID-19: Edo reactivates isolation, treatment centres, contact tracing network

To contain the daily increase of cases of coronavirus rising in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic,…

News

Lawan canvasses national unity as he bags High Chief title in Igboland

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Sunday made a strong case for national unity, saying Nigeria needs all parts…

Metro

Lagos shuts down Queens Park Event Centre, revokes operating Licence

The Lagos State Government has sealed Queens Park Event Centre, Oniru for Contravening COVID-19 Protocols and revokes its operating licence.

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Lagos shuts Landmark Event Centre, 11 others for violating COVID-19 protocols

The Lagos State Government has shutdown Landmark Event Centre and 11 other facilities for violating COVID-19 protocols.

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N/Assembly lacks capacity to amend 1999 constitution – Emeritus Prof. Ayoade

Prof. John Ayoade, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Ibadan, has rejected the on-going effort by the National Assembly…

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Buhari, 36 governors get 7-day deadline to disclose 2021 security votes

President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors have been issued seven days deadline to disclose their 2021 security votes…

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Lawan, Buni visit Kwankwaso over father’s death

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabi'u…

Football

Arsenal bounce back to winning ways: Thrash Chelsea

Troubled Arsenal bounced back to winning ways on Saturday, thrashing Chelsea 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium to reduce the pressure…

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Gani Adams: How my 14-month detainment by Obasanjo affected my livelihood

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams has revealed how his 14 months detainment by former President Olusegun…

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Okorocha, Uzodinma in war of words over demolition

Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha and the incumbent, Governor Hope Uzodinma are on each other's throat over…

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2020: Nigeria in the throes of kidnapping

Undoubtedly, the state of insecurity in Nigeria has been so alarming, especially in 2020. Asides COVID-19 having its toll on…
COVID-19 testing in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases plummet, but more trouble for Lagos

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases dropped drastically for the first time in four days on Friday, but infections in Lagos has continued…

Nollywood

Mercy Johnson-Okojie, family in Christmas photo shoot 

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie certainly chose the right way to celebrate Christmas on Friday, as she embarked on a photo…

Metro

Lagos police bust three robbery suspects terrorising Ikeja, others

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three robbery suspects terrorising Ikeja area of the State.
Goodluck Jonathan

News

What Jonathan said about Kwankwaso’s father’s death

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Friday lamented the death of father of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu…
Kogi

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Christmas Eve tragedy: Four dead, many injured in Edo multiple crash

No fewer than four passengers travelling for the Yuletide celebration on Thursday lost their lives in a fatal multiple road…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Metro

Edo: Five kidnapped victims regain freedom after paying ransom

Five of the victims that were kidnapped on Tuesday, along the Benin-Auchi road, were on Thursday set free by their…

News

Yuletide: Abiodun preaches moderation, thanksgiving

As Christians across the world celebrate Christmas, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has enjoined Nigerians to make moderation and thanksgiving…
Goodluck Jonathan

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Christmas: Jonathan drops important message for Nigerians

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has charged Nigerians to show love to one another as they celebrate Christmas on…