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A Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, who has been in police detention for over a week, over a report about an alleged diversion of N500 million by the Cross River governor, has been charged with treason.

June 12 protest: Police arrest Agba Jalingo

The Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria is largely fuelled by youth unemployment and poverty, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said.

President Buhari holds interview on NTA today

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that for appreciable development to take place in the country, more women must be regarded and enlisted to take up more spaces in governance.

Senate president: Nigeria, Twitter need each other

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster, as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

President Buhari appoints new NBC chief

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Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has advised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with service and establishment matters so that their Organisation can stand the test of time.

IPPIS: Nigerian government suspends 331 civil servants’ salaries

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed to the field late in the first half of his team’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 on Saturday in Copenhagen.

Danish director: Christian Eriksen spoke to Denmark players after on-field collapse

Nigerian actress, Caroline Danjuma, says she wished her rift with popular music star Davido never occurred.

Caroline Danjuma: I regret dragging Davido over Tagbo’s death

Paul Onuachu is the joint-fourth most valuable Nigerian footballer in the world and the second in the Belgian First Division A (FDA).

Paul Onuachu is Belgian league’s most valuable player

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has explained why his team suffered a shock defeat to Jamaica, at the four-nation Summer Series tournament in the United States.

Summer Series: Super Falcons coach admits it will be tough vs...

The Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria is largely fuelled by youth unemployment and poverty, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said.

CISLAC asks President Buhari to stop shrinking civic space

African Union President and President of Congo Democratic Republic Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a joint news conference at the end of the Summit on the Financing of African Economies in Paris, France May 18, 2021. Ludovic Marin-Pool via REUTERS

Congo president says Kinshasa hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus

business

FILE PHOTO - Container ships are loaded at a container terminal in the harbor amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hamburg, Germany, March 29, 2021. REUTERS-Fabian Bimmer-File Photo

US joins Norway, Denmark to advance zero emissions ship...

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has sealed 15 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) skid stations for operating without valid licences.

DPR shuts ‘adulterated’ kerosene outlet in Calabar

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

Senate hails NNPC’s drive towards profitability

Samsung Heavy Industries

Samsung Heavy Industries attains 2,000 days of no lost time injuries

El Salvador approves Bitcoin as legal tender

The Nigerian Navy (NN) has launched a new Landing Ship Tank (LST) at Damen Shipyard, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Nigerian Navy launches new warship

The naira this morning reversed its two weeks loss to the dollar in the parallel market, appreciating by N20 to N470 per dollar.

Naira slides further at official market

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) said it has begun the implementation of the revised service-based reflective tariff as approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Labour moves against Ibadan Disco over salary review

nigeria

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has blamed the advent of godfatherism in Nigeria’s politics as the bane of democracy in the country.

Edo deputy governor: Godfatherism bane of Nigeria’s democracy

IPPIS: Nigerian government suspends 331 civil servants’ salaries

CISLAC asks President Buhari to stop shrinking civic space

Kaduna governor: Ohaneze Ndigbo, Arewa, Afenifere against secession

NBA condemns EFCC operatives’ ‘assault’ on branch chairman

africa

Electoral workers with protective masks are seen at a polling station during the parliamentary election, in Algiers, Algeria June 12, 2021. REUTERS-Ramzi Boudina

Low turnout as Algerians vote in parliamentary election

Congo president says Kinshasa hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus

ECOWAS parliament speaker tasks members on regional integration

Central African Republic names new prime minister after government resigns

UN: Close to 10,000 Mozambicans fleeing violence forcibly removed from Tanzania

world

Iran has said it would no longer abide by any of the limits of its unraveling 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after a US airstrike killed its top general in Baghdad on Friday.

Iran nuclear talks resume as Germany calls for rapid...

Emmanuel Macron: America is back with Joe Biden

White House official: Joe Biden to hold solo press conference after Vladimir Putin meeting

Cocaine worth $8.2m found in Poland banana shipment

UK: Some countries are using coronavirus vaccines as a geopolitical tool

sports

Tochukwu Oluehi has revealed Nigeria are raring to bounce back from their defeat to Jamaica when they take on Portugal.

Nigeria goalie blames herself for defeat vs Jamaica, looks...

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group B - Denmark v Finland - Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark - June 12, 2021 Denmark's Christian Eriksen receives medical attention after collapsing during the match Pool via REUTERS-Friedemann Vogel

Fans turn ‘prayer warriors’ for Danish ace Christian Eriksen

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed to the field late in the first half of his team’s game against Finland at Euro 2020 on Saturday in Copenhagen.

Danish director: Christian Eriksen spoke to Denmark players after...

The Africa Cup of Nations tournament will be staged in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6 next year, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) official confirmed on Thursday.

CAF postpones 2021 AFCON final draw

Top World Health Organization emergencies official Mike Ryan, when asked about Brazil hosting the Copa America soccer tournament, said on Monday that he would advise any country undertaking mass gathering be extremely careful to manage risks.

WHO says Brazil should reconsider Copa America host role

Tokyo Olympics organisers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following the historic decision to delay the event due to the coronavirus.

Senior Olympic official dies after jumping in front of underground train...

Inter Milan and Arsenal were thinking of a possible swap deal. Granit Xhaka would go to Italy and Christian Eriksen would come to Italy.

Granit Xhaka edges closer to joining Jose Mourinho at Roma from...

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas believes his side will be able to land Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the future.

Inter Miami owner ‘optimistic’ that Leo Messi will join in the...

technology

Speaking at a press conference on the violence that trailed the EndSARS protests in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Communication, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said social media was used to spread fake news and disinformation that catalyzed the violence that was witnessed across the country.

Minister: Why Twitter, other platforms must register to operate...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Google's offices stand in downtown Manhattan on October 20, 2020 in New York City. Accusing the company of using anticompetitive tactics to illegally monopolize the online search and search advertising markets, the Justice Department and 11 states Tuesday filed an antitrust case against Google. Image Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Google promises to work with U.K. regulator on browser...

Telecoms workers to commence three-day warning strike

Google

Google to change some ad practices after French watchdog imposes fine

Vehicles drive past the New York Times headquarters in New York March 1, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

Websites globally hit by major internet outage

El Salvador approves Bitcoin as legal tender

The Fastly content delivery network (CDN) — a major middleman in internet traffic — took a nap for around an hour early Tuesday morning, and effectively knocked a huge number of major websites offline in the process.

Fastly blames customer for widespread internet outage

CTA: Twitter ban official rascality taken too far

opinion

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will do all within his power to ensure that the security and welfare of Nigerians remain the primary purpose of government.

President Buhari’s speech on 2021 Democracy Day — full text

Having advocated for peace, unity and development in his country, South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has resolved to invite Prophet TB Joshua into the country to hold prayers with his people.

Between T.B. Joshua and Kris Okotie

What Twitter ban teaches the world about Nigeria

What is the endgame in Nigeria’s South-East?

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