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World Bank approves $750m loan for Nigeria’s power sector
The World Bank has approved $750 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO), to…
South Korea, China post more COVID-19 cases, India breaks the chart
South Korea, China and India on Wednesday reported more coronavirus infections. While South Korea logged 51 new cases, China had…
Giadom’s planned APC NEC meeting illegal: NWC speaks
The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said that Victor Giadom, the pretender to the chairmanship…
Venezuelan oil tankers with 18.1m barrels stuck at sea
Sixteen Venezuelan oil tankers carrying 18.1 million barrels are stuck at sea as global refiners shun the crude to avoid…
Only 1,000 muslims will perform Hajj this year: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will allow a drastically scaled-back hajj pilgrimage for around 1,000 pilgrims already present in the…
Rakitic saves sluggish Barcelona
FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic came off the bench to give his side a 1-0 win at home to Athletic…
Joe Biden wins New York, Kentucky
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, added New York and Kentucky to his already insurmountable delegate lead Tuesday.
Buhari’s man? Giadom summons APC NEC meeting for Aso Villa
Victor Giadom has forged ahead as the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress, despite rejection by majority of NWC…
Too many pre-election litigations in Edo worry INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday expressed concerns over the spate of pre-election litigations and the conflicting orders…
Seyitan, lady allegedly raped by D’Banj files criminal complaint
Ms Seyitan Babatayo, who alleged that Nigerian singer, D'banj raped her in a hotel room two years ago, has now…
Demolished buildings: Ghanaian leader Akufo-Addo apologises, suspects arrested
President Nana Akufo-Addo, has telephoned President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise over the demolition of buildings in the premises of the…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 latest: 533 dead, 452 test positive
Nigeria's death toll from COVID-19 pandemic increased by eight to 533 on Tuesday. There were also 452 new confirmed cases…
European football clubs hit by coronavirus, valuation plunges
Europe’s top clubs could take a 20 to 25 percent hit to their enterprise values (EV) because of the “unprecedented…
Rivers APC seeks Victor Giadom’s expulsion, gets new court order
Rivers State All Progressives Congress went for the expulsion from the party of Victor Giadom, the pretender to the APC…
Out you go! Akeredolu sacks all aides of renegade deputy governor Ajayi
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has sacked all the aides attached to his renegade deputy, Agboola Ajayi. The governor’s chief…
Senator Ali Ndume stands surety for pension-thief accused Maina
Sen. Ali Ndume has agreed to stand surety for Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Chairman, Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), in Maina's bail…
Breaking: Tennis World No.1 Djokovic, wife Jelena contract coronavirus
Tennis World Number one Novak Djokovic and his wife, Jelena have tested positive for coronavirus. Their children tested negative.
Nigerian man in sex romp with pig
A 22- year-old Nigerian resident in the western city of Ibadan was docked Tuesday at an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court…
MTN subscribers send 3.71 billion free SMS
Ferdi Moolman, the MTN Nigeria CEO said that the network had provided 3.71 billion free Short Message Service (SMS) for…
Coronavirus takes toll on Imo House of Assembly, 14 members infected
Fourteen out of 27 members of the Imo House of Assembly have now tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
George Floyd topples statues of racists, slave traders in U.S., Europe
Amid continued protests over the killing of George Floyd in police custody, historical monuments in both the US and Europe…
Germany announces fresh lockdown as COVID-19 infections soar
Germany has announced a fresh coronavirus lockdown in its most populous state after an explosion in infections
Buhari condoles with critic Ezekwesili over mum’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, one of his critics, over the death of…
Another woman Selimot Olapeju Ottun takes over as Ogun head of service
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has appointed another woman Selimot Olapeju Ottun as the new Head of Service in the…
Google, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook condemn Trump over visa ban
Almost all the U.S. tech firms, from Google to Amazon, Twitter and Facebook have condemned the latest visa ban announced…
Burnley FC condemn ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over Etihad
Burnley Football Club have strongly condemned the masterminds of the stunt at Etihad Stadium in Manchester when a light plane…
2 percent of Volkswagen workers contract coronavirus
Volkswagen AG’s Mexican unit said about two per cent of its workers tested for coronavirus had contracted the disease at…
China and Africa’s solidarity against COVID-19
As the first country to face the COVID-19 scourge, China has been actively sharing its experiences with African countries in…
Schools will remain shut in Kano
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports claiming that it was considering the reopening of its schools.
UK Eton College apologises to Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama over racism
The headmaster of Eton College in the UK has apologised to Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama over the racism he suffered while…