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Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the reappointed Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),on Thursday said that the early passage of the Electoral Act amendment bill remained his top most priority.

INEC fixes date for Anambra governorship election

Former Minister of Sports, Bala Bawa Ka’oje has died at the age of 60, according to the Nigerian Football Federation.

Former sports minister Bala Ka’oje passes on

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

Odion Ighalo wants Super Eagles return

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has “unequivocally condemned” the January 6 breach of Congress by his supporters.

Donald Trump to grant pardons on last day...

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose

Ayo Fayose: President Buhari will be remembered like Donald Trump

Prosecutors failed to attend Tuesday’s hearing at the federal high court in Lagos, having previously failed to present some of their witnesses in a case that had been adjourned on several occasions.

Court jails two Internet fraudsters for impersonation

The “Hunter” is back auf Schalke! After leaving the club for Ajax Amsterdam back in 2017, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has rejoined FC Schalke 04.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar returns to FC Schalke 04

Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday claimed the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, spent the sum of N10 billion to fight him during the 2019 governorship election.

Coronavirus: Rivers governor directs workers below Level 14 to stay at...

A lawyer walks through the compound at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi district in Lagos, Nigeria, May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye

Lagos lawyer, sister face trial for forgery

The President, Vision Africa International and the Co-Chair of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has cautioned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government against further borrowing from both international and national financial organisations in order not to mortgage the future of the country’s children.

Methodist bishop: Abolish ‘state of origin’ to unite Nigerians

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: Nigerian military doing its best to tackle insecurity

business

Bank of Industry (BoI)

Bank of Industry: We are not recruiting

FILE PHOTO - Pump jacks operate at sunset in an oil field in Midland, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018. REUTERS-Nick Oxford-File Photo

Oil gains on stimulus optimism ahead of Joe Biden...

NSE compensates 49 investors with N17.02 million

Chevron: Bayelsa oil spillage not from our facilities

Canada said on Monday it will lift a near two-year flight ban on Boeing Co’s 737 MAX on Jan. 20, joining other countries like the United States that have brought the aircraft back following two fatal crashes involving the model.

Canada to lift Boeing 737 MAX flight ban on January 20

7. There have been controversies in regards to the rate at which vehicles stopping at the arrival lounge of the Murtala Muhammed Aiport (MM1), also known as the General Aviation Terminal, are impounded by Turas Towing Services.

Controversy trails mass impounding of vehicles at Lagos airport terminal

Oil prices edge up on strong China data, U.S. crude oil...

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

nigeria

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced the reopening of the State Secretariat, Alausa as well as other government establishments.

Lagos opens wellness centre for employees

Illegal NIN enrollment centre operators arrested in Kano

Coronavirus: Rivers governor directs workers below Level 14 to stay at home

Methodist bishop: Abolish ‘state of origin’ to unite Nigerians

Senate president: Nigerian military doing its best to tackle insecurity

africa

Security forces clash with demonstrators during anti-government protests in Tunis, Tunisia, January 18, 2021. REUTERS-Zoubeir Souissi

Tunisian protesters revive ‘Arab Spring’ chant to demand government’s...

Sudan troops deployed in Darfur after clashes kill 155

Uganda slams US over attempted visit to confined opposition leader

Four soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Niger Republic

Ghana risks returning to the IMF over high debt – ex-minister

world

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian vessel involved with Nord...

Two US National Guard members removed from inauguration security mission

Senate GOP leader: Donald Trump provoked deadly Capitol riot

Iran blacklists Donald Trump, U.S. officials as his term nears end

EU calls on Joe Biden to take global leadership on coronavirus

sports

There is significant breaking Real Madrid news on Tuesday with Marca reporting that Martin Odegaard has asked to leave the club this month.

Martin Odegaard has asked to leave Real Madrid

The “Hunter” is back auf Schalke! After leaving the club for Ajax Amsterdam back in 2017, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has rejoined FC Schalke 04.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar returns to FC Schalke 04

Paris Saint-Germain are set to conclude a deal worth €25m to sign full-back Emerson Royal who is currently owned by Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain agree big-money move for Barcelona-owned player

Super Falcons and Atletico Madrid Femenino striker, Rasheedat Ajibade, is in a celebratory mood after winning her first professional trophy with the top Spanish club.

Rasheedat Ajibade celebrates first trophy with Atletico Madrid

On Monday, FIFA published the 2020 edition of the FIFA Global Transfer Market Report.

FIFA releases 2020 global transfer market report

Manchester City could make a shock move for former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.

Manchester City linked with shock move for former Manchester United talisman

Lucas Torreira

Valencia, Lazio want Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira on loan

Arsenal manager Unai Emery reacts. REUTERS-Eddie Keogh-File Photo

Unai Emery ‘tried to help’ Mesut Ozil at Arsenal

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

Amazon faces backlash from Indian ruling party lawmakers over...

9ice, Jide Kosoko join Akin Lewis, Ibidun Allison, others in ‘The Village Headmaster’

Kevin Hart signs deal with Netflix for four exclusive movies

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

Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content

people

FILE PHOTO - Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave after the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain March 9, 2020. REUTERS-Toby Melville

Duchess of Sussex seeks lawsuit win without trial after...

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West stop attending marriage counselling

Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo loses mum

Onyeka Onwenu: Fela wanted to marry me but …

Empress Njamah: Why I don’t like revealing my personal details

technology

India plans foreign investment rule changes that could hit...

FILE PHOTO - A sign of a NHS vaccination centre is seen, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Wembley, London, Britain, January 18, 2021. REUTERS-Matthew Childs

British hospitals use blockchain to track coronavirus vaccines

FILE PHOTO - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying attends a news conference in Beijing, China July 17, 2020. REUTERS-Tingshu Wang

China says opposes U.S. suppressing Chinese companies

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

Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.

Telegram gains 25 million users in 72 hours as internet users...

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has said that it is only knowledge-based economy that would add value and create a new lease of life for all Nigerians.

Minister calls for greater investment in local technology

YouTube has suspended Donald Trump’s channel for seven days, saying content had violated its policies on inciting violence. Lucy Nicholson-Reuters

YouTube suspends Donald Trump channel over violence fears

Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative

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