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The day Fela Anikulapo Kuti died
A journalist recalls 2 August 1997 when Fela Anikulapo Kuti died in Lagos and shares what he and his colleague…
COVID-19 cases in Russia surpass 850,000
Russia reported 5,427 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing its nationwide tally to 850,870, the fourth highest in the…
PDP moves to recall Yakubu Dogara from House of Reps
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Bauchi State is planning to recall former speaker Yakubu Dogara from the House of Representatives.
Read eight reasons your farts smell
"Why do my farts smell so bad?" Here are eight reasons why people emit not-so-pleasant smelling gas, some from the…
UAE joins nuclear energy producers, first in Arab world
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has become the first Arab country to produce nuclear energy, after it switched on a unit…
World tops 18m COVID cases in 3 days amid WHO doom forecast
The confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed 18 million on Saturday night, just 3 days after hitting 17million
Lagos closes 3 COVID-19 isolation centres
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, said the COVID-19 isolation centre in highbrow Eti-Osa LGA has been closed down, with…
COVID-19: Vietnam’s city of Danang set to test entire population
Vietnam’s coastal city of Danang plans to test its entire population of 1.1 million people for COVID-19 infection, the governing…
COVID-19 cases in South Africa top 500,000
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have crossed half a million, its health ministry said on Saturday.
British MP arrested for serial sexual assault
An unidentified British lawmaker and former minister was arrested on Saturday after police received allegations of rape, sexual assault and…
FA Cup win: Mikel Arteta sends message to all Arsenal fans
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta sent a clear message to the club's fans after lifting the record 14th Emirates FA…
2023 Presidency: Aso Rock disowns Mamman Daura
The Presidency on Saturday said the views expressed by President Buhari's nephew, Malam Mamman Daura, on zoning were personal to…
Lagos announces reopening dates for worship centres
Churches and mosques in Lagos State will reopen from 7 August 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared.
Obaseki deserted by family, 2 cousins join Ize-Iyamu
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has been dumped by two family members, who have chosen to team up with…
Tragedy: Generator fumes kill 7 ladies in Niger state saloon
Seven ladies have died in Niger State from suspected generator fumes, the Niger State Police Command said on Saturday.
Arsenal, Chelsea release squad list for the FA Cup final. Kick off 17:30
Arsenal and Chelsea have both released their team list for the FA Cup final, taking place at Wembley at 17:30…
New Bombardier plane boosts Ibom Air Fleet
Ibom Air has received its 5th Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, the second of the two additional aircraft purchased in Dec. 2019.
Gov. Emmanuel opens new PDP secretariat in Akwa Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel has commissioned a new headquarters for the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom state.
Shehu seeks Allah’s intervention to secure Borno
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi has asked citizens to pray for Allah's intervention to secure…
Nigerian Gabe Okoye on the ballot in U.S. Senate primary run-off
By Harrison Arubu/New York A Nigerian, Mr Gabe Okoye, is on the ballot in a forthcoming Democratic Party’s senatorial primary…
Attah of Igala Idakwo Ameh Oboni sacks tribal union, NEC, BoT
The Atta of Igala Dr Idakwo Ameh Oboni 11 has sacked officials of the apex Igala Cultural Development Association, ICDA.
Buhari pledges cooperation with Olumide Akpata new NBA president
President Muhammadu Buhari has given an assurance to Olumide Akpata, the new president of Nigerian Bar Association of his administration's…
Ethiopia breaks COVID-19 record, total hits 17,530 cases
Ethiopia's confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 17,530 after 915 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Friday.
25,000 Americans drop dead in July
More than 25,000 Americans died in July as COVID-19 cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to official…
BBNaija: Praise, Katrina caught between the sheets (Video)
Big Brother Naija 2020 housemates, Praise and Katrina aka Ka3na were on Friday night caught between the sheets.
Microsoft in talks with Bytedance to buy TikTok: Bloomberg
Microsoft Corp. is exploring an acquisition of TikTok in the U.S., as President Donald Trump threatens to ban its operation.
COVID doctor Stella Immanuel makes new claim as Demon Buster
Dr Stella Immanuel, the Texas-based doctor, who claimed she has cured COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, has made another claim as…
Alaska lawmaker Gary Knopp, 6 others die as two planes collide midair
Seven people, including an Alaska Republican state lawmaker, Gary Knopp died Friday when two small airplanes collided in midair near…
Breaking: Trump set to ban TikTok in U.S.
President Donald Trump is expected to roll out an executive order today , banning TikTok from the United States.
Cathay Pacific Airways offers older pilots voluntary retirement
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said it will offer an early voluntary retirement scheme to its Hong Kong-based pilots, who are…