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Court of Appeal fixes date to entertain Justice Onnoghen’s appeal against trial

Federal government doles out N6.7 million rewards to outstanding researchers, innovators

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched his re-election bid in Damaturu, with a pledge to improve on the gains recorded in the security sector.-1

President Buhari pledges improved security in North-East

Police in Rivers kill three murder suspects in a shoot-out

Former Senate President David Mark has handed over the structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue to Samuel Ortom, governor of the state.

Election: God‘ll not forgive you if you don’t vote Governor Ortom...

Governor Sani Bello receives 50 PDP defectors in Bida

Court dissolves 16-year-old marriage over threat to life

business

Nigeria, Canada move to revive stalled bilateral agreement

FRSC to include motorcycles, tricycles in vehicle registration

Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos lifts embargo on construction of petrol stations, gas...

Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos lifts embargo on construction of petrol stations, gas plants

Federal government moves to privatize Ajaokuta steel plant amid opposition

NBC transforms Enugu plant into logistics, distribution hub

Russia's Alrosa, the world's leading producer of diamonds, announced Monday it plans to launch in Zimbabwe on the eve of talks in Moscow between the country's president and Vladimir Putin.

Russia’s Alrosa diamond company to launch in Zimbabwe

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NRC: Don’t buy Abuja-Kaduna train tickets online

nigeria

James Hope College

James Hope College records remarkable 100% scores in IGCSE...

NBA asks President Buhari to stop Justice Onnoghen’s trial, follow due process,

Court of Appeal fixes date to entertain Justice Onnoghen’s appeal against trial

Kano Assembly appeal to Governor Ganduje, President Buhari for agric university

Operation Python Dance: Troops prevent inter-communal clash in Abia communities

africa

Felix Tshisekedi’s victory was a shock result, after polls that put him 20 points behind the opposition frontrunner Martin Fayulu. Luis Tato-AFP-Getty Images

DR Congo inauguration postponed, police stop opposition rally

Zimbabwe court rules against internet shutdown

Senegal court bars two opposition candidates from presidential vote

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni ‘bans’ sports betting

DR Congo election: Martin Fayulu calls for non-violent protests

world

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May gives a statement outside 10 Downing Street in London on November 14, 2018, after holding a cabinet meeting where ministers were expected to either back the draft bexit deal or quit. - British Prime Minister Theresa May defended her anguished draft divorce deal with the European Union on Wednesday before rowdy lawmakers and a splintered cabinet that threatens to fall apart. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

British premier Theresa May to unveil new Brexit strategy

Philippines seeks peace with Muslim self-rule vote

China’s population growth slows

Colombia’s ELN rebels claim deadly police academy attack

Taliban kill at least 12 in attack on Afghan military base

sports

(L-R) Ex-rugby player Bright Sodje and ex-footballers Stephen Sodje and Efe Sodje, who were found guilty and jailed in 2017 for siphoning off money from their family charity, the Sodje Sports Foundation (PA)

Sodje brothers jailed for siphoning charity money

AC Milan’s Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain is seen on the pitch ahead of Supercoppa Italiana final between Juventus and AC Milan at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on January 16, 2019. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

Gonzalo Higuain ‘to tidy up Chelsea deal Tuesday’

NFF scribe hails, charges Lobi Stars, Rangers

World number one Simona Halep hit form to cruise past Venus Williams Saturday and set up a mouth-watering Australian Open last 16 clash with her sister Serena.

Top seed Simona Halep eclipses Venus Williams to set up Serena...

Pep Guardiola

Leroy Sane: Pep Guardiola’s half-time talk woke Manchester City up

Russia’s Maria Sharapova reacts after a point against Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson during their women’s singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 17, 2019. (Photo by Paul Crock - AFP) -

Maria Sharapova claims underdog status against Caroline Wozniacki

Ex-Nigeria international predicts better days for 3SC

Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey signs Juventus pre-contract agreement

art

Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors in 2018

‘The Favourite’ lands 12 Bafta Film Awards nominations

Golden Globe: Regina King determined to cast more women in films

Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody win big at 2019 Golden Globes

Golden Globes Awards 2019: Full list of winners

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Rihanna Ronald Fenty

Rihanna sues own father for doing business with their...

John Boyega to produce South African crime thriller

‘The Favourite’ lands 12 Bafta Film Awards nominations

Golden Globe: Regina King determined to cast more women in films

Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody win big at 2019 Golden Globes

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R. Kelly

Sony Music drops R. Kelly over alleged sexual abuse

Protests may mar documentary on Michael Jackson’s child sexual abuse

Rihanna to launch her own luxury fashion label

Rapper Cardi B blasts Donald Trump over US government shutdown

Miley Cyrus denies pregnancy rumours

technology

Federal government doles out N6.7 million rewards to outstanding...

NCC: Nigeria’s internet users hit 111.6m in December

Both WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook have been scrutinised for their role in the spread of fake news [Dado Ruvic-Reuters]

WhatsApp limits forwards to five recipients to check fake...

Lack of Sleep

Too little sleep can wreck your heart – study

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Friday says Nigeria will join other countries of the world to experience total lunar eclipse on Monday.

Scientists: Nothing to fear about eclipse

Facebook removes 364 pages linked to Russian news agency

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Friday says Nigeria will join other countries of the world to experience total lunar eclipse on Monday.

NASRDA: Total lunar eclipse to take place on Monday

Federal government doles out N6.7 million rewards to outstanding researchers, innovators

opinion

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has listed what Nigeria should do to have access to $12 trillion “dormant funds”.

Points for concern and action

In the name of democracy

Fredrick Nwabufo

Why money is not flowing like Ikogosi springs this campaign season

Ogun politics: My encounter with violence

Atiku Abubakar

How Atiku Abubakar will lose February 16 election