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Supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr gather in the capital Baghdad for a “million-strong” march to demand an end to the presence of US forces in their country, on January 24, 2020. Ahmad Al-Rubaye-AFP-Getty

Protesters demand removal of US troops in Iraq

Abubakar Malami

Amotekun: I was misquoted – AGF Malami

Christian Eriksen played the whole ninety minutes as Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday night.

Barcelona move to hijack Christian Eriksen deal

Coco Gauff celebrates victory. David Gray-AFP via Getty Images

Coco Gauff ousts Naomi Osaka at the Australian...

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Central bank raises banks’ cash reserves ratio to 27.5 percent

Hector Bellerin has billed Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos as “one of the best players I’ve seen in my career”.

Mikel Arteta urges Dani Ceballos to prove his worth

President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Senator Ibikunle Amosun “for legions of achievements and successes in various fields of human endeavour.”

President Buhari celebrates Senator Amosun for ‘legion of achievements’

Roger Federer rallies from 4-8 in the deciding set match tie-break to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Roger Federer survives five-set epic at Australian Open

Company director docked for alleged theft of chemical

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the finance bill into law.

President Buhari signs transfer of prisoners agreement between Nigeria and Macao

Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo continued his recovery from an hamstring injury with a session in the gym on Tuesday.

Odion Ighalo linked with move to Manchester United on loan

business

Central bank raises banks’ cash reserves ratio to 27.5...

EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Singapore-flagged container ship Kota Singa is docked at the Apapa Port Complex in Lagos, Nigeria's economy hub, on April 8, 2019. - The Nigerian port is congested with hundreds of ships, idly queueing for days to offload containers with goods. Lagos port congestion is affecting port operations and creating a severe backlog at ports, causing carriers’ containers to be held in port for extra days, as well as creating several miles of truck traffic at roads that links to port gates. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP)

NPA takes steps to end congestion at Lagos ports

Minister: Shipowners to benefit from $200 million cabotage fund

Equatorial Guinea will be enjoying the technical support of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Waltersmith Petroleum Oil Ltd as it seeks to establish modular refineries that will refine its crude & hydrocarbon resources.

NCDMB, Waltersmith to support Equatorial Guinea on modular refinery development

NIMASA

Sulfur content: NIMASA, NNPC, DPR move to ensure compliance

Report: Foreign rice in Nigerian markets now at 37 percent

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has sued for a more mutually beneficial relationship between ExxonMobil, the host communities and the state government.

Governor Emmanuel charges Exxonmobil on stronger collaboration

air traffic controllers

Global airports canvass air traffic management reforms

nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the finance bill into law.

President Buhari: It might take time, but we‘ll remedy...

Afenifere warns Police not to cover up Oko Oloyun murder

President Buhari celebrates Senator Amosun for ‘legion of achievements’

President Buhari signs transfer of prisoners agreement between Nigeria and Macao

Amotekun: Ondo monarchs urge Southwest governors to start operation immediately

africa

Heavy rain kills dozens in Madagascar

Angolan bank chief named in Isabel dos Santos probe resigns

Tanzanian president sacks minister over fraud

South Africa boils again as violence erupts in Johannesburg

Angola’s former first daughter Isabel dos Santos charged with fraud

world

Medical staff transfer patients to Jin Yintan hospital in Wuhan. China has confirmed that the deadly Wuhan coronavirus virus can be transmitted between humans, with medical workers currently among the infected. Getty

China shuts down Disneyland, temples over Coronavirus

Protesters demand removal of US troops in Iraq

Countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus

Queen Elizabeth gives royal assent to Brexit

George Soros budgets $1 billion to fight dictators, including Donald Trump

sports

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is facing an anxious wait to learn how long England striker Tammy Abraham will be sidelined with his ankle injury.

Frank Lampard unsure about Tammy Abraham ankle injury

Hector Bellerin has billed Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos as “one of the best players I’ve seen in my career”.

Mikel Arteta urges Dani Ceballos to prove his worth

Roger Federer rallies from 4-8 in the deciding set match tie-break to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Roger Federer survives five-set epic at Australian Open

Edinson Cavani says he is fully focused on the season ahead at Paris Saint-Germain, and isn’t interested in any speculation linking him with a move away.

Chelsea hold Edinson Cavani talks with Paris Saint-Germain

Sporting manager Silas believes Bruno Fernandes is one of the best midfielders around and says he deserves to play in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes deserves to play in Premier League – Sporting coach

Naomi Osaka said she had been overwhelmed by the pressure of defending her Australian Open title and admitted she does not have a “champion mentality” after losing to 15-year-old Coco Gauff on Friday.

Aussie Open: Deposed Naomi Osaka says she lacks ‘champion mentality’

Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on October 27, 2019. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

Kylian Mbappe dismisses Real Madrid speculation but admits admiration for ‘machine’...

President of The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino delivers a speech during the elective assembly of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on October 22, 2018 at the Hilton hotel of Rome's Fiumicino airport. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

FIFA president addresses business leaders in Davos

art

The chief executive of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan, has been removed from her position just 10 days before the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Grammys chief Deborah Dugan removed days before awards ceremony

Shete: Comedy now one of Nigeria’s major exports

Oscar nominees emerge as awards row rages over female snubs

Naira Marley wins first major award at Soundcity MVP Awards — full list of winners

Nodash to represent Nigeria at Pan African Film Festival

film

Winner of Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem gang, Mercy Eke, will make her Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’, a movie produce by Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham.

BBNaija winner Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in `Fate...

Netflix’s first African original series to premiere next month

NFVCB lifts ban ‘Sugar Rush’ movie

NFVCB: Why we suspended ‘Sugar Rush’ movie

NVFCB: Nigerian movies generated almost N7 billion in cinemas in 2019

people

Winner of Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem gang, Mercy Eke, will make her Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’, a movie produce by Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham.

BBNaija winner Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in `Fate...

Former Grammy chief accused of raping female artist

Harry, Meghan threaten legal action over photos of duchess

Christina Milian and boyfriend Matt Pokora welcome baby Isaiah

BBNaija housemate Ekpata Gedoni appointed aide to Governor Ayade

technology

IPOB: Facebook shutdown Nnamdi Kanu’s account

Defending champions the Olympic Eagles of Nigeria got off their campaign at the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations on a dour note following a 1-0 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, on Saturday evening.

NFF recovers Super Eagles Instagram account from hacker

Twitter direct messages now support emoji reactions

Over the years, itel Mobile has been known to put smiles on the face of its customers, not only by providing a reliable smartphone for everyone but also through impactful campaigns that reward every itel user.

itel Mobile produces more millionaires in another customer promo — in...

The new ‘connectome’ maps some 25,000 neurons in a fruit fly’s brain, a portion of which are shown here. - Image- Google - FlyEM

Google publishes largest ever high-resolution map of brain connectivity

Samsung’s new mobile chief Roh Tae-moon. - Samsung Electronics

Samsung names Roh Tae-moon new smartphone boss

The Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has signed a MoU on behalf of Federal Government with Tech giant, International Business Machines (IBM) West Africa, for partnership & collaboration in area of Digital Skills in Nigeria

Federal government signs MoU with IBM for digital skills development

Huawei has announced the postponement of a major developers’ conference because of safety precautions around the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Huawei developer conference postponed due to Wuhan coronavirus

opinion

All Progressives Congress (APC) national stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described as premature, talks about 2023 elections and the successor to President Muhammadu Buhari. To him, those making such calls do not love Nigeria.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s statement on Amotekun — full text

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the finance bill into law.

A new case for a Commonwealth based on trade

Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari

Shaka Momodu: A columnist as a Hater-in-Chief

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the recomposition of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board after a forensic audit of the organization.

A letter from the President at New Year

The legislature in defence of our economy and democracy