Author: PM NEWS Editor
Delta Air Lines defies flight ban to South Africa
White House ban arose amid concerns about a new COVID-19 variant, discovered in South Africa, which has been named by…
3 students of AAU develop robotic guard dog
The students are of the Physics and Electronics Departments of the University.
Omicron variant drives oil prices southwards
Oil fell with global equities markets on fears the variant could dampen economic growth and fuel demand.
Ronaldo’s Portugal face Turkey, Italy obstacles to World Cup
Italy will first meet minnows North Macedonia in a semi-final, while Portugal will face Turkey.
UAE joins bandwagon, bans flights from southern Africa
The travel suspension will be effective from November 29. This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in these…
U.S. joins EU, UK, slams travel ban on South Africa, others
The decision was made on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 Response Team, and…
Omicron is WHO name for new South African COVID-19 variant
The WHO said that the variant ‘has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning’.
CAF backs biennial World Cup, Super League
CAF at its extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, also voted in favour of establishing a Super League for African clubs.
Baba Arusa chief terrorist on Kaduna-Abuja highway killed in shootout
The killing of the bandit comes less than 24 hours after President Buhari gave a sweeping order to security agencies…
Finally Buhari greets Atiku almost grudgingly
The birthday wish was pushed out by Garba Shehu, a longtime Atiku aide, who is Buhari's senior special assistant on…
Abba Bichi becomes ambassador of Home Titan, gifted duplex
Becky said the company signed the "young, vibrant footballer" in its bid to "promote youth development, socio-cultural integration, and unity…
Fulani gunmen kidnap principal, vice principal of Ondo school
They were travelling in a blue Toyota Corolla on Auga-Ise Road when they were ambushed by Fulani gunmen.
London Tube workers go on strike
RMT announced the strike after the underground abolished 200 driver positions, and introduced new schedules for the remaining drivers to…
South Africa slams Britain for rushed travel ban
Britain on Thursday temporarily banned flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini from Friday after its detection…
Ethiopia warns U.S. to stop spreading fake news on Tigrayan war
The minister spoke after the U.S. State Department issued an alert about potential "terrorist attacks".
Akeredolu appoints 7 board members
The governor congratulated the new appointees and urged them to protect the interest of the state in their respective companies.
Ayika married Kano nightclub owner found dead in car with side chick
The two were discovered early on 23 November, according to the Kano Police Command, with the car locked and phones…
Britain bans flights from South Africa, Botswana, 4 others
Under new rules, returning British travellers from those destinations would also have to quarantine.
Niger Police rescue 8 Kaduna-Abuja highway kidnapped victims
The victims were rescued on Wednesday evening in Sarkin Pawa Forest of Munya Local Government Area of the state.
Atiku: I don’t like celebrating my birthday
Abubakar disclosed this in Bauchi while commissioning a 4.2 kilometres Gombe Road- Maiduguri Bypass, named after him by the state…
Breaking: NUPENG set to disrupt Yuletide, extends strike notice
The ultimatum initially given on 15 November, will now expire early December when Nigerians are making preparations for the Yuletide.
Czech President Zeman back in hospital with COVID-19
His new ailment has been diagnosed to be COVID-19 infection, local TV reports.
South Africa finds new variant of COVID-19, worse than Delta
The variant - called B.1.1.529 - has a "very unusual constellation" of mutations, which are concerning because they could help…
Barack Obama’s aunt Hawa Magak dies in Kenya
Hawa Magak was the younger sister of Barack Obama Hussein Senior, the father of former US President Barack Obama.
Manchester United settle for Rangnick as interim coach
According to The Athletic, the German will sign a six-month deal at Old Trafford and is subject to Rangnick’s current…
AIG Garba Baba Umar elected VP Interpol
AIG Garba, who heads INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Nigeria, was elected in the early hours of today in…
Gorgeous wedding photos of Oyo speaker Ogundoyin
The colourful engagement ceremony took place at the University of Ibadan International Conference centre today.
Why Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was barred from Libya prezy race
Gaddafi was one of 25 candidates the commission disqualified in an initial decision pending an appeals process that will ultimately…
I wasted my dad’s N800K, became sex slave in Libya: Returnee Azizat Omoniyi
I became a slave and prostitute in Libya; I am not lying, I raised equivalent of ₦2 million as a…