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Russia bans oil exports to Ukraine

Sen. Sonni Ogbuoji, APC Guber candidate in Ebonyi State, accused of diverting Campaign funds, anti-party activities.

Politics

Defection: Court sacks Senator Ogbuoji

Metro

Police arrest fake army major in Delta

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Nigeria

Ayodeji Adewunmi quits as Jobberman chief

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Federal government has 58 roads, bridges ongoing projects in Southeast – minister

Alexandre Lacazette scores the only goal of the night with a free-kick. PA

Arsenal beat Napoli to reach Europa League semi-finals

Instagram considers hiding Like count on people’s photos

President Buhari receives in Courtesy Visit Labour Leadership led by President of Nigeria Labour Congress Ayuba Wabba in State House on 7th Mar 2019-3

Students hail President Buhari for new minimum wage

President Buhari receiving Report of the Technical Advisory Committee on the Implementation of the National Minimum Wage in State House on 25th Mar 2019 2

OPS hails President Buhari on minimum wage assent

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki

Governor Obaseki urges selfless service, sacrifice

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Amazon strikes at Spotify with new free streaming music with ads

business

Abuja DisCo chief deny extortion of customers for meter...

Jamilu Gwamna: KEDCO spends millions to improve service delivery

Federal government tightens airports security over rising theft cases

Transport

FAAN to withdraw services to debtor airports from May 1

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Markets

Jumia becomes first African start-up to list on New York Stock...

The world’s largest airplane took flight for the first time ever on Saturday morning. Stratolaunch, a 500,000-pound plane with a 385-foot wingspan that is built to send rockets into orbit around the Earth, lifted off shortly after 10AM ET from Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, California.

Technology

World’s biggest airplane takes flight for the first time ever

The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria held a peaceful protest in Lagos on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the organisation.

Energy

NLC urges federal government to fix refineries, ignore IMF on fuel...

Police in London have shut off Wi-Fi access in some of the city’s tube stations this morning as an attempt to disrupt action by climate change protestors.

Internet

Police shut off Wi-Fi in London Tube stations to deter climate...

nigeria

NSITF Board: Ministry accuses labour of disrupting inauguration

Federal government has 58 roads, bridges ongoing projects in Southeast – minister

Students hail President Buhari for new minimum wage

OPS hails President Buhari on minimum wage assent

Governor Obaseki urges selfless service, sacrifice

africa

Justices of the Ugandan Supreme Court

Uganda’s top court upholds ruling on extending president’s rule

104 die in DR Congo boat accident

WHO says over 200 killed in fighting over Libyan capital

Ivanka Trump says Africa would inspire her dad

Sudan military rulers detain Omar al-Bashir’s brothers

world

Special Counsel Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller finds ‘numerous’ links between Donald Trump campaign,...

Robert Mueller says he was ‘unable’ to clear Donald Trump of obstruction

Indonesia’s presidential rivals both declare election win

Estonia president holds first meeting with Vladimir Putin in years

Donald Trump took no action to thwart Robert Mueller probe: attorney general

metro

PUNCH Newspapers

Hoodlums burgle PUNCH Newspapers office in Asaba

Woman kills own child over health challenge in Ondo

Easter: Police assures Lagosians of adequate security

Lagos killing: Police Inspector dismissed, declared wanted

Suspects: We took N5 million ransom to free Lagos Fire director

politics

Senator Akpabio: I have no regret joining APC

Easter: Atiku Abubakar urges Nigerians to remember security personnel, less privileged

Ninth National Assembly: APC North Central governors endorse Senator Lawan, Rep Gbajabiamila

Governor-elect Sanwo-Olu appoints 17-man committee to oversee inauguration ceremony

Senate Presidency: Senator Lawan’s choice majority decision – Group

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Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly reiterates commitment to Napoli

Chelsea progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League after defeating Slavia Prague 4-3 at Stamford Bridge, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate victory.

Chelsea reach Europa semis despite alarming second half

Alexandre Lacazette scores the only goal of the night with a free-kick. PA

Arsenal beat Napoli to reach Europa League semi-finals

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr

Football

Gernot Rohr tips Mo Salah, Egypt for AFCON title

Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 12th minute at the StubHub Center. Robert Hanashiro-USA Today Sports

Football

Alexis Sanchez, Nemanja Matic named in Manchester United squad for Barcelona...

Football

Olivier Giroud demands important role at Chelsea FC next season

Football

Gbenga Ogunbote keen to end Lobi Stars dominance

John Mikel Obi admitted is nice to lead Middlesbrough out for the second consecutive game following Saturday’s hard fought 1-0 home win against Hull City at the Riverside Stadium.

Football

Mikel Obi: Middlesbrough’s contract renewal not my priority

art

Afropop sensation, Tosin Ajibade aka Mr Eazi had the crowd swaying to his debut performance at Coachella on Saturday night.

Mr Eazi delivers thrilling performance at Coachella

Burna Boy makes unforgettable Coachella debut

Queen Moremi musical coming in Easter

Nigerian poets honoured as Korea marks centenary of independence movement

Appeal Court strikes out motion setting aside gazette on approval of 48 Obas in Oyo

film

Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase...

Game of Thrones fans fired up for final season

Award winning filmmaker X-rays Lagosians in new film ‘Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic’

Three Nollywood films for screening in US

Black Panther’s Lupita Nyong’o confirms screen adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s Americanah

people

Queen Toluhi Adedamola Oreoluwa

Queen Moremi: Models must not engage in illegal activities

Prince Harry, Meghan want baby’s birth kept ‘private’

Chidi Okenwa: Christian Chukwu is stable, sound

Nipsey Hussle’s funeral to take place on Thursday at `The Staples Centre’

Chimamanda hits the cover of Marie Claire Brazil magazine

technology

instagram

Instagram considers hiding Like count on people’s photos

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Amazon strikes at Spotify with new free streaming music...

BBM

BlackBerry Messenger shuts down on May 31

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Internet

Amazon strikes at Spotify with new free streaming music with ads

Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone. Jenny Kane-AP

Social

Facebook confirms uploading 1.5 million users’ email contact without consent

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Social

Instagram considers hiding Like count on people’s photos

Israeli professor Tal Dvir presents a 3D print of heart with human tissue at the University of Tel Aviv on April 15, 2019. – Scientists in Israel on Monday unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels, calling it a first and a “major medical breakthrough” that advances possibilities for transplants. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Science

Scientists unveil ‘first’ 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels

Mobile

Apple reportedly planning new Find my iPhone app that will track...

opinion

Opinion

Nigeria will not survive the 2019 presidential election

Opinion

The people’s revolt in Algeria and Sudan

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, who disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents in Abuja on Sunday, said the order was part of measures to check banditry in the state.

Opinion

We must assure Nigerians of their safety, security without excuses

Opinion

Solid minerals as revenue earner?

Opinion

The coming of micro pension plan