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Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB not plotting to attack Lagos

Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has urged residents not to panic over reported plans by criminals to unleash violent attacks during this festive period.

Police investigate ‘plan’ to attack Lagos

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, has arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in the wee hours of Sunday, May 9, 2021.

EFCC arrests 52 ‘internet fraudsters’ in Benin

General Abdulsalami denies link with bandits

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Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel says it is unsafe to reopen schools in the state in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Akwa Ibom governor donates N60 million to families of slain policemen

Ooni of Ife: We don’t need war in Nigeria

Kano chief judge releases 58 inmates from correctional centre

Dangote Group denies involvement in NPA contract

FILE PHOTO: The USS Monterey military vessel is seen docked in the Black Sea harbour of Constanta, 250 km (155 miles) east of Bucharest June 7, 2011. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo

U.S. military ship fires 30 warning shots after encounter with Iranian...

Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB not plotting to attack Lagos

Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana

Femi Falana urges African leaders to invest more in public health

business

Dangote Group denies involvement in NPA contract

SEC bars unregistered operators from capital market after May...

Minister inaugurate panel to investigate suspended NPA boss

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as said that its staff in Jos Branch, on Tuesday averted what would have been another major fire disaster in the country.

CBN extends deadline for dollar for naira promo

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as said that its staff in Jos Branch, on Tuesday averted what would have been another major fire disaster in the country.

CBN: South-east unwilling to access credit facilities

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

NNPC begins work on Port Harcourt refinery

FILE PHOTO - A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo August 2, 2011. REUTERS-Yuriko Nakao-File Photo

US dollar share of global forex reserves drops to 25-year low

Power: Delay in TCN Board inauguration sparks controversy

nigeria

Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Israel in Nigeria, Mr Yotam Kreiman, who presented the equipment in Abuja, said the donation was timely, in view of ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Ramadan: Israel donates food items to support Nigerian Muslim...

Lagos to demolish shanties, takeover abandoned buildings

Police: 21 officers killed by gunmen in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom governor donates N60 million to families of slain policemen

Ooni of Ife: We don’t need war in Nigeria

africa

Portugal signs deal to help Mozambique to fight insurgencies

Police rescue 68 children working on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast

South African president warns of ‘vaccine apartheid’ if rich countries hog shots

Algeria to impose restrictions on street protests

South Sudan’s president dissolves parliament

world

FILE PHOTO: The USS Monterey military vessel is seen docked in the Black Sea harbour of Constanta, 250 km (155 miles) east of Bucharest June 7, 2011. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo

U.S. military ship fires 30 warning shots after encounter...

Police kill two ‘armed robbers’ in Ogun

Indian premier under pressure to impose coronavirus lockdown

Hundreds injured in renewed fighting at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque

India coronavirus cases hold close to record highs as calls widen for national lockdown

sports

Edinson Cavani has signed a contract extension at Manchester United that keeps the Uruguay striker at the club until June 2022.

Manchester United legend thrilled with Edinson Cavani’s new deal

Uefa have approved reintegration measures for nine clubs after renouncing their involvement in the European Super League.

Champions League final set to hold in Portugal

Hansi Flick gave a vague response on his future at Bayern Munich amid links with the Germany job following their Champions League elimination on Tuesday night.

Report: Hansi Flick has agreed German national team deal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would love to go full throttle against Leicester but says it is “impossible” as he needs to make changes to balance player welfare and priorities at the midway point of Manchester United’s five-day triple-header.

Manchester United boss: We’ve to prioritise Liverpool over Leicester

Jorge Mendes is to help Jose Mourinho secure his next job in the Premier League, with Wolves being mentioned as a possibility by Don Balon.

Roma name Jose Mourinho as new manager

Chelsea supporters were delighted at the performance of Fikayo Tomori after he made his debut for AC Milan against Inter Milan yesterday.

AC Milan boss: We are determined to sign Fikayo Tomori

The Glazer family have ‘no plans’ to sell Manchester United despite protests from the club’s supporters inside Old Trafford on Sunday.

Glazers have ‘no plans’ to sell Manchester United despite Old Trafford...

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani’s superb performances over two legs of the side’s Europa League semifinal against AS Roma are exactly why they want to keep the Uruguayan at Old Trafford, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.

Manchester United boss heaps praise on Edinson Cavani, hopes he will...

technology

Lagos set to launch internet infrastructure in 100 public...

After more than a year of iOS exclusivity, social audio platform Clubhouse is releasing its Android app. It will be available in beta on Google’s mobile OS today in the US, allowing users to sign up and participate in its audio-only chat rooms.

Clubhouse comes to Android after over a year of...

China’s Long March 5B rocket lifting off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on April 29. Matjaz Tancic-EPA, via Shutterstock

Large Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published its long-awaited report on how manufacturers limit product repairs. The “Nixing the Fix” report details a host of repair restrictions, especially those imposed by mobile phone and car manufacturers.

FTC report blasts manufacturers for restricting product repairs

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has congratulated Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on his 64th birthday on Monday.

VP Osinbajo: Startup ecosystem critical to the future of Nigeria

WhatsApp’s explanation of what “limited functionality” will mean for users.

WhatsApp relaxes deadline for accepting its new privacy policy

China’s Long March 5B rocket lifting off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on April 29. Matjaz Tancic-EPA, via Shutterstock

Large Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean

Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have announced that they’ll be ending their marriage after 27 years together, explaining in a joint statement that they “no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.”

How Bill, Melinda Gates met, got married

opinion

Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari

They should let us breathe

Father Mbaka’s sin

Country hard, scatter scatter… Jaga Jaga

Patrick Olusegun Odegbami

Re-setting button of Nigerian football administration

National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also known as the “Lion of Bourdillon” appears set to roar into action as the race for the 2023 presidential ticket of the ruling party in the country begins in earnest.

2023: Why Senator Tinubu should run for president