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Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari

Presidency: Boko Haram weaker now than in 2015

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, has reacted to what he called “a cornucopia of false, malicious, and libellous press interviews” granted by Ms. Gbene Joi Nuineh, the erstwhile Acting Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) in some news and social media platforms and a “series of concerted vicious campaigns of calumny deviously orchestrated by her” against his person.

Minister: NDDC forensic audit yielding results

1. The NCDC and partners, with leadership from the Federal Ministry of Health and Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 is putting in place measures to strengthen the public health response to the pandemic.

Nigeria records 1,398 new coronavirus infections

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Federal law enforcement officials Thursday say they have taken into custody a man seen in widely distributed pictures carrying a large Confederate flag during last week's siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Man seen carrying Confederate flag in US Capitol during siege arrested

3. The NCDC and partners, with leadership from the Federal Ministry of Health and Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 is putting in place measures to strengthen the public health response to the pandemic.

Nigerian government asks residents ignore message about another lockdown

All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigeria

Kwara APC youths endorse suspension of caretaker chairman

A photo illustration shows the suspended Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump on a smartphone in a media board cast tent at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2021. REUTERS-Joshua Roberts-Illustration

Europe’s populists fearful of social media restrictions

A new Commissioner of Police, Nasiru Mohammed, has assumed duty at the Imo State Police Command.

Imo state gets new police chief

Governor Willie Obiano

Anambra private school proprietors reject extension of resumption date

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, said that the state government would tackle the challenges of youth restiveness and unemployment through sporting activities.

Oyo governor: We‘ll tackle youth restiveness through sporting activities

business

Kano State business community has urged the Federal Government to resume international flights at the Aminu Kano International Airport in order to ease their business activities.

Nigerian government urged to resume international flights in Kano

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nairaxi Transport and Logistics Limited, Kingsley Obinna Eze, has unveiled plans to create 25,000 jobs in the transport sector.

Firm targets 25,000 jobs in transport sector

Stanbic IBTC

Stanbic IBTC closes Bureau de Change operations

Mele Kyari,

NNPC restates commitment to OPEC agreement

The domestically developed maglev train boasts a designed speed of 620 kph, according to Southwest Jiaotong University, one of the train’s designers.

China unveils prototype superfast maglev train

Indonesian search and rescue personnel carrying body bags to be examined by investigators on Sunday in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ed Wray-Getty Images

Indonesia finds body parts, debris, detects emergency signal of crashed jet

Iranian health officials have warned that high levels of pollution will exacerbate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused more deaths in Iran than in any other country in the Middle East [Majid Asgaripour-Reuters]

Iran’s smog, blackouts made worse by power-sapping crypto mining

IMF lowers China growth forecast to 7.9% for 2021

nigeria

Bishop Kukah: Nigeria has not recovered from civil war

Presidency: Boko Haram weaker now than in 2015

Nigerian government asks residents ignore message about another lockdown

Imo state gets new police chief

Anambra private school proprietors reject extension of resumption date

africa

World Bank to invest $5 billion in Africa’s drylands

Africa CDC says nations must act fast to prepare for coronavirus vaccines

France, World Bank, AfDB pledge $25.5 billion against desertification in Africa

Kenya exempts South Sudan from eVisa list

President Ramaphosa: AU secures 270 million coronavirus vaccine doses for Africa

world

Donald Trump has reportedly reverted to “self pity-mode” following his impeachment amid frustration that his Republican allies are failing to defend him.

Donald Trump mired in ‘self-pity’ as rift with allies...

China possibly committed ‘genocide’ against Xinjiang Muslims

Man seen carrying Confederate flag in US Capitol during siege arrested

Europe’s populists fearful of social media restrictions

UK bans arrivals from South America over Brazil coronavirus variant

sports

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, said that the state government would tackle the challenges of youth restiveness and unemployment through sporting activities.

Oyo governor: We‘ll tackle youth restiveness through sporting activities

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 13, 2021 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS-Clive Brunskill

Chelsea boss: Hard to enforce ban on players hugging

UEFA were forced into an embarrassing about-turn Friday after they mistakenly tweeted that Euro 2020 would keep its original title despite being pushed back to 2021 as a result of the coronavirus.

UEFA planning for unchanged Champions League and Euros despite...

Bruno Fernandes has revealed the advice Paul Pogba gave him moments before scoring his free-kick against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes reveals what Paul Pogba promised after joining Manchester United

Galatasaray manager Fathi Terim admits It was not easy to compete with 10-men after Oghenekaro Etebo was sent off in Monday night 2-1 home defeat to Alanyaspor.

Stoke City boss: Oghenekaro Etebo not returning this month

Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho, has said Fulham have little reason to complain about being told to play a Premier League game at short notice as his opposite number Scott Parker called the scheduling “scandalous”.

Jose Mourinho has no sympathy for Fulham over fixture switch

Nasarawa United draw 1-1 against Kano Pillars

West Ham United insider ExWHUemployee has delivered an exciting update on the club’s striker chase.

West Ham poised to make opening €10 million bid for Boulaye...

art

Recording Academy, the organiser of the Grammy awards ceremony, has announced March 14 as the rescheduled date for the 63rd Annual Grammy awards, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Grammy awards now set for March 14

Grammy award postponed due to coronavirus concerns

Hollywood productions shut down again as Los Angeles coronavirus cases soar

AMAA 2020: Maryam Booth wins best supporting actress

Mo Abudu launches Creative Academy in collaboration with LACI

film

Netflix has signed a multiyear deal with Kevin Hart and his production company HartBeat Productions for four exclusive films starring Hart and first dibs on films the comedy star develops with his company.

Kevin Hart signs deal with Netflix for four exclusive...

Nigeria’s ‘The New Patriots’ selected for international film festival in Venezuela

Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content

Shan George: I don’t like playing romantic roles

Wonder Woman 1984: Superhero sequel nets biggest US opening since coronavirus shut cinemas

people

Covid-19 has yet again claimed the life of another well-known businessman and socialite, Shaka Momoh, who succumbed to complications from the virus on Thursday at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH.

Planet One boss Shaka Momoh dies of coronavirus

Tom Hanks to host Joe Biden inauguration TV show

Dr. Dre accused of holding gun to wife’s head

Instagram suspends Tunde Ednut’s new account

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson passes on at 87

technology

A photo illustration shows the suspended Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump on a smartphone in a media board cast tent at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2021. REUTERS-Joshua Roberts-Illustration

Europe’s populists fearful of social media restrictions

NCC says deadline for NIN registration has not changed

Parler, which claims it had more than 12 million users before being shut out by large service providers, styles itself as a 'free-speech' space and has been favoured by supporters of US President Donald Trump [Gabby Jones-Bloomberg]

Parler chief says social app may not return

Email security provider Mimecast said on Tuesday that hackers had hijacked its products in order to spy on its customers.

Hackers hijacked email security firm Mimecast to spy on customers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he had signed the $900 billion (N349.2 trillion) coronavirus relief package.

Reddit bans Donald Trump forum for inciting violence

FILE PHOTO - World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee delivers a speech during an event marking 30 years of World Wide Web, on March 12, 2019 at the CERN in Meyrin near Geneva, Switzerland. Fabrice Coffrini-Pool via REUTERS

Father of the Web Tim Berners-Lee prepares ‘do-over’

A photo illustration shows the suspended Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump on a smartphone in a media board cast tent at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2021. REUTERS-Joshua Roberts-Illustration

Europe’s populists fearful of social media restrictions

9mobile appoints new CTO, deputy CTO, director of strategy

opinion

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, said the Federal Government would engage the services of members of the National Youth Service Corps to champion the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 at the grassroots.2

President Buhari’s New Year broadcast — full text

Fredrick Nwabufo

Social media could end marriage as we know it

President Muhammadu Buhari addressing the abducted students in Katsina, December 18th, 2020. Bayo Omoboriowo

President Buhari’s Christmas message to Nigerians — full text

United Nations (UN) has revealed that not less than 110 civilians were killed by Boko Haram in the attack on a rice field in Borno State.

Message from the dead Borno farmers

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech – full text