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Ogun state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has tweeted his real official portrait, as against the image that is being circulated by street traders in Abeokuta, the capital.

Ogun government to partner AfDB, CBN, NEPC, China on agricultural development

NCDC dismisses fake report on bovine tuberculosis in beef

Ahmed Musa of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu-BackpagePix

Afcon: We won’t give up – Ahmed Musa

Governor Udom Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom governor urges NPopC to conduct census devoid of politics

Senator Nwaoboshi denies owning properties seized by federal government

Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel for Arsenal's pre-season tour of the USA, the Gunners have confirmed.

Olivier Giroud: Laurent Koscielny ‘very hurt’ by unfortunate Arsenal exit saga

Ondo Muslims board hails hajj commission over assistance to pilgrims

business

CARS45.

Cars45 launches two more franchise lots

France is creating a G7 task force to study how central banks ensure cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra are governed by regulations ranging from money-laundering laws to consumer-protection rules, France’s central bank governor said on Friday.

Facebook tells US Congress how it thinks its cryptocurrency...

Zimbabwe inflation hits 175.66 per cent

Second Niger Bridge

Official: Federal government may complete second Niger Bridge before 2022

The Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF) says it’s newly introduced automation distribution system has helped the monitoring of movement of petroleum products across the country.

PEF explains new automation for monitoring petrol distribution

Zimbabwe inflation hits 175.66 per cent

US to ease Huawei trade restrictions with heavy caveats

Members of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) on Thursday morning picketed the headquarters of Ecobank PLC on Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island in Lagos over alleged non-payment of severance allowance to over 900 staff who were sacked by the bank recently.

Bank union pickets Ecobank over alleged non-payment of severance allowance for...

nigeria

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday arrested oil thieves along Bakana creeks, Port Harcourt in Rivers state.

Nigerian Navy destroys N8.4 billion crude oil

Ogun government to partner AfDB, CBN, NEPC, China on agricultural development

NCDC dismisses fake report on bovine tuberculosis in beef

Akwa Ibom governor urges NPopC to conduct census devoid of politics

Senator Nwaoboshi denies owning properties seized by federal government

africa

Tanzanian police officers

Tanzania demotes 54 police officers over indiscipline

Five die in Algeria celebrating team’s victory over Nigeria

Zimbabwe inflation hits 175.66 per cent

Ebola: Two health workers killed in DR Congo

Boeing gives $100m to help 737 Max crash families

world

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang (pic) attributed the arrest of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai to the 'violation of Chinese laws', without further explanation. – EPA pic, February 6, 2018.

China urges US to stop wrong moves on Iran...

Hamas distances self from official’s call to kill Jews around globe

Iraq hands over 33 Islamic State children to Russia

No fewer than 24 people swept away by flood in Kashmir

New UK bank note to feature mathematician Turing

sports

Marc Batchelor

Former South Africa footballer Marc Batchelor shot dead

Head of the Federal Government delegation to the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Distinguished Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (President of the Senate of the Federal Republic) has given the Super Eagles a pat on the back for their outing against Algeria on Sunday, while charging them to go all out against Tunisia on Wednesday to win the bronze medals.

Afcon: Super Eagles a young team, will continue to...

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery insists Laurent Koscielny is still an important player despite the uncertainty over the club captain's future.

Unai Emery: Laurent Koscielny still an ‘important player’ for...

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha is looking forward to an interesting encounter when the three-time African champions lock horns with South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium.

Afcon: How Nigeria-South Africa rivalry started – Austin Okocha

Inter head coach Luciano Spalletti has no problem with Mauro Icardi's naked photos on social media as long as his striker continues to turn up for work appropriately dressed.

Mauro Icardi to miss Inter’s pre-season tour as he leaves training...

William Paul Ekong of Nigeria (l) reacts in disappointment after scoring an own goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019

Afcon: Super Eagles deserve commendation, not condemnation – Kadiri Ikhana

Sadio Mane of Senegal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinals match between Senegal and Benin at the 30 June Stadium, Cairo on the 10 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela-BackpagePix

Afcon: Senegal and Tunisia to clash in semi-final

Liverpool are set to shatter their transfer record to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, according to the Sun.

Bayern Munich advised against Ousmane Dembele chase

art

NAFEST: Nigeria needs officials like Segun Runsewe – Oba...

Nigerian Nneka Arimah wins £10,000 Caine Prize for African Writing

Oscars: Tunde Kelani, two other Nigerians make Academy’s members list

BET Awards: Burna Boy’s mother shines with moving acceptance speech

Full list of winners at the 2019 BET Awards

film

Lashana Lynch will take over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig, a shake up that's meant to jolt the decades-long spy franchise. A star on the rise, Lynch is known for her role as fighter pilot Maria Rambeau in 'Capitain Marvel', released earlier this year.Getty Images

James Bond: Black-British actress Lashana Lynch is next ‘007...

Vivendi’s Canal+ acquires African film studio ROK

Lion King album: Beyonce includes African artistes, producers

Kannywood is on the brink of collapse – actor

Nigerian-American filmmaker explores racism in Hollywood film ‘Luce’

people

Anthony Alabi

Nigeria’s Anthony Alabi stars on Netflix show ‘Family Reunion’

My husband must have a girlfriend – Nollywood actress

R.Kelly arrested again for child pornography

Cameron Boyce’s father shares last photo of late actor

Coza saga: I will never divorce my husband – Omodele Fatoyinbo

technology

CARS45.

Cars45 launches two more franchise lots

France is creating a G7 task force to study how central banks ensure cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra are governed by regulations ranging from money-laundering laws to consumer-protection rules, France’s central bank governor said on Friday.

Facebook tells US Congress how it thinks its cryptocurrency...

UK clears Huawei to supply some 5G gear as...

UK clears Huawei to supply some 5G gear as US prepares...

Apple updated its high-end MacBook Pro models at the end of May, and now it’s time for the entry-level MacBook Pro (which was previously known as the MacBook Escape) and the MacBook Air to get some refreshes.

Apple adds True Tone display to the MacBook Air, Touch Bar...

The artificial muscle consists of polymer material, into which the researchers have integrated enzymes that burn the glucose for energy the same as a biological muscle does(Thor Balkhed)

Engineers develop ‘artificial muscles’ 40 times stronger than human muscles

Twitter moves to curb hate speech based on religion

Kano Hisbah arrest four over ‘Facebook’ wedding

opinion

Full text: Former President Obasanjo’s letter to President Buhari

Adams Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole as an enigma

Osun, Supreme Court and the Violent Senator

Mary Uduk - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged investors with multiple shareholding accounts to regularise such before December 31, 2019.

Clarion call for SEC, other agencies to respect rule of law

Wobbly start for Governor Ihedioha