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Obasanjo

Alao-Akala’s death, a grievous loss – Obasanjo

By Adejoke Adeleye Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted that the death of the former Oyo State governor, Chief…
Okagbare: Athletics Federation of Nigeria keeps mum

JUST IN: How Okagbare led FBI to Texas doping doctor Eric Lira

Eric Lira, 41, of El Paso, is the first person to be charged under a new U.S. anti-doping law governing…
Obasanjo

Shonekan’s death shocking, he’s a unifying force – Obasanjo 

Obasanjo said Shonekan's death was shocking, declaring that his contribution to the growth and development of democracy in Nigeria could…
NCDC deploys rapid response team to Jigawa, Yobe, Katsina

U.S. can’t stop smashing COVID-19 records as it sets yet another

The U.S. is the most plagued by the virus, holding the records both in deaths and confirmed cases.
Osinbajo

Boundary disputes: Osinbajo summons deputy govs to Aso Rock

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday gathered the 36 deputy governors and the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to the Presidential…
Mali Military President Assimi Goita

Updated: ECOWAS turns Mali into pariah, withdraws envoys

ECOWAS said that the sanctions would only be gradually lifted after an acceptable and agreed transition chronogram was finalised and…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu averts nurses’ strike, resolves crisis

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State Council, had ordered its members to embark on a three-day…
Edouard Mendy knocked out by COVID-19

COVID-19 blow for Senegal: Mendy, Koulibaly, Diedhiou isolated

Senegal, already hit by six positive cases before they departed for the tournament, now have a threadbare squad for their…
AFCON champions Algeria's The Fennec Foxes

As AFCON 2021 kicks off, here are the serious title contenders

This is the 33rd edition of AFCON and with the high number of participants, there are teams which simply make…
Huts set ablaze during the clash

Army, Boko Haram in fierce gun-battle: Three terrorists shot dead

Nwachukwu said the gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE I, came in contact with the terrorists…
Hosts Cameroon a.k.a The Indomitable Lions

From Super Eagles to Fennec Foxes: Incredible nicknames of 24 AFCON teams

Football teams from twenty four African nations will begin the battle to win Africa's most coveted trophy, the Africa Cup…
COVID-19 increases

791 fresh COVID-19 cases, eight deaths hit Nigeria

Figures released by the NCDC late Thursday night showed that Lagos recorded 523 fresh cases to top the chat, with…
Olubadan reacts to Makinde’s re-election

No controversy, Lekan Balogun next in line as Olubadan – Ladoja

Ladoja said Balogun, as the most senior, is the next in line to the throne.
Pastor William Kumuyi

Why Nigerian youths are fleeing the country – Kumuyi

Kumuyi, who is the Convener of the Global Youth Convocation for youths in the nation, said the society is driven…
Iyabo Oko

Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Oko’s death confirmed

She died Wednesday, according to her daughter Bisi Aisha, a female soldier. Bisi announced her mom's death in several Instagram…
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic detained at Melbourne airport

Djokovic's father Srdjan reportedly told a Serbian radio station that his son was “isolated in a room” at the airport…
Sanwo-Olu in Magodo on Tuesday

Adegboruwa, Ogunye speak on Magodo land crisis, Nigeria’s federalism

The 1999 Constitution tells a lie against the people of Nigeria when it claims that we are running a Federation…
Adetoun Adediran

Former Lagos Deputy Speaker Adediran is dead

Adediran represented Surulere 1 at the Lagos House of Assembly between 1999 and 2003 when Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora was the…
Maria Igbinedion and the housemaid Dominion Okoro

Suspected killers of ex-Governor Igbinedion’s mother remanded in prison

Justice Ikpomwomba, who remanded the suspects at the Benin Correctional Centre, adjourned the case to January 26, 2022.
French scientist: new COVID-19 variant found

New COVID-19 variant found in France, linked with Cameroon

The new COVID-19 strain was discovered by academics based at the IHU Mediterranee Infection on December 10. So far, it…
Masisi

Botswana’s President Masisi goes into isolation

Botswana VP Slumber Tsogwane will assume the president's responsibilities until further notice while Masisi is in isolation

Mali junta slaps ECOWAS leaders, proposes 5-year transition

ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Malian officials over election delays and promised more if Mali did not produce a plan…
Jonathan

Jonathan drops important New Year message for Buhari, others

Jonathan, in his New Year message, also charged Nigerians and other Africans to continue to work towards building inclusive, just and…
Sanwo-Olu signs budget into law

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu signs N1.758trn 2022 budget into law

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday evening passed the 2022 budget estimate with a slight increase of the…
President Buhari

Breaking: Buhari signs N17.126trn 2022 Budget into law

The signing of the budget was witnessed by Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi…
Plateau monarch, Mato Dakat

Plaateau monarch Mato Dakat regains freedom, army mum on ransom

Gunmen suspected to be bandits kidnapped Mato on Sunday, Dec. 26.
Buhari

Nigerians won’t realise Buhari is a blessing until he leaves office – Minister

Mu’azu Sambo, the newly appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing, said the some Nigerians won't realize President Muhammadu…
Umaru Bawan-Allah district head of Gada in Bugundu LGA of Anambra

Police speak on killing by terrorists of Zamfara district head

The command also arrested some suspected bandits, rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered some arms.
Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu recovers from Covid-19

Garba had confirmed reports that he contracted COVID-19 and said he was self-isolating.
Mikel Arteta

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta contracts COVID-19 for the second time

"Mikel Arteta will miss our match against Manchester City on New Year’s Day after testing positive for COVID-19", the club…