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2023: Arewa youths shop for South-South presidency

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has recounted her experience in 2019 when she suddenly became pregnant after her wedding, saying she was depressed as she never wanted a baby then.

Ruth Kadiri: Being pregnant brought me depression

Oluwo seeks President Buhari’s intervention in Iwo

Ejike Mbaka

2020: APC will takeover Imo – Father Ejike Mbaka

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Olufemi Gbajabiamila

2020: House of Reps restates support for Air Force

Several thousand Iraqi protesters attacked the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, breaching its outer wall and chanting “Death to America!” in anger over weekend air strikes that killed pro-Iran fighters.

Iraqi militias start withdrawing from US embassy

Barcelona have quickly denied making a formal offer to sign Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo, just hours after they reportedly lodged an official bid.

Barcelona make formal approach for Dinamo starlet Dani Olmo

Jack Grealish boosted Aston Villa’s hopes of survival by inspiring victory at Turf Moor.

Aston Villa secure huge win at Burnley

Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins

World Peace Day: Bishop Martins advises President Buhari to listen to...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should build his team around Mesut Ozil, according to Jermaine Pennant, who thinks the midfielder has been given a new lease of life.

Mikel Arteta: Mesut Ozil can’t rescue Arsenal on his own

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

Kwara elders intervene in APC crisis

business

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says all boats operating on the state’s waterways are due for inspection in December. The General Manager of the LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.

LASWA withdraws 5 boats, confiscates 55 life jackets over...

Uber, Postmates sue to challenge California’s new labor law

Central bank reviews messaging format for PoS transactions

FILE PHOTO- Central Bank of Egypt's headquarters seen in downtown Cairo, Egypt, September 7, 2017. REUTERS-Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt’s central bank postpones policy meeting

Federal government seals fuel stations for inaccurate metering

Central bank pledges increase in BVN enrolment

Oil prices tick higher after inventories dip

Central bank reviews messaging format for PoS transactions

nigeria

The oldest surviving soldier of the Nigerian Army, Pa Adama Aduku, died on Tuesday at age 101.

Nigeria’s oldest soldier passes on at 101

General Buratai: Operation Lafiya Dole troops to enjoy better welfare in 2020

2020: House of Reps restates support for Air Force

World Peace Day: Bishop Martins advises President Buhari to listen to Nigerians

2020: Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu welcomes first babies in four Lagos hospitals

africa

Cameroon President Paul Biya attends the Paris Peace Forum, France, November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Mixed reaction to Cameroon’s renewed threats to separatists

Angola hits ex-President Jose Eduardo dos Santos’ daughter with asset freeze

Opposition leader wins Guinea-Bissau presidential election

Africa’s wealthiest woman denies graft allegations

Somali army kills 20 al-Shabab militants

world

Several thousand Iraqi protesters attacked the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, breaching its outer wall and chanting “Death to America!” in anger over weekend air strikes that killed pro-Iran fighters.

Iraqi militias start withdrawing from US embassy

Dozens of monkeys die in German zoo fire

China to cut reserve ratio by 50 basis points from January 6

US moves against laws impeding immigration enforcement

Pope apologises for slapping devotee

sports

Cristiano Ronaldo conceded he is not ‘100 percent’ despite his goal spree for Portugal but always ready to play as injury-hit Juventus head to Atalanta on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run this season to stay top of Serie A.

Cristiano Ronaldo open to new Juventus contract until age...

Barcelona have quickly denied making a formal offer to sign Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo, just hours after they reportedly lodged an official bid.

Barcelona make formal approach for Dinamo starlet Dani Olmo

Jack Grealish boosted Aston Villa’s hopes of survival by inspiring victory at Turf Moor.

Aston Villa secure huge win at Burnley

Tanguy Ndombele

Jose Mourinho hails Tanguy Ndombele’s performance in Tottenham draw

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s underachieving stars that he will be “ruthless” as the new boss looks to restore a winning mentality to his troubled club.

Mikel Arteta reveals Granit Xhaka was on his Manchester City transfer...

Arsenal first-team operations manager Ameesh Manek has been charged with improper conduct by the FA for his behaviour during Sunday's defeat to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal target loan move for Juventus midfielder

Carlo Ancelotti has described his first day on the touchline as Everton manager as perfect after a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal got his Goodison Park reign off to a winning start against Burnley.

Carlo Ancelotti hails ‘perfect day’ as Everton see off Burnley

Liverpool’s Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (C) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on December 4, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) /

Arsenal legend Henry makes Liverpool ‘Invincibles’ claim

art

Picasso’s Bust of a Woman portrays the photographer Dora Maar, reportedly Picasso’s lover. Steve Vidler-Alamy

Picasso painting worth $26 million attacked in London

FAFL announces nominees for Future Africa Leaders Awards

Governor AbdulRazaq: Kwara government not behind Wizkid concert

Filmmaker Femi Odugbemi heads AMVCA panel

Virginia biochemist Camille Schrier crowned Miss America

film

The Governor of Cross River, Ben Ayade has declared Calabar Carnival open. Ayade said he chose to address the people on the basis of humanity.

Calabar Carnival: Animals have become more human – Governor...

Game of Thrones actor dies suddenly at home on Christmas eve

Nollywood actress condemns acceptance of nude roles for fame

Bobby Obodo: Nollywood movies on Netflix ‘painful to see’

Americanah: Uzo Aduba to star alongside Lupita Nyong’o on HBO Max’s series

people

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has recounted her experience in 2019 when she suddenly became pregnant after her wedding, saying she was depressed as she never wanted a baby then.

Ruth Kadiri: Being pregnant brought me depression

Court gives Naira Marley ‘last chance’ to appear for arraignment for ‘car theft’

Kim Kardashian, Cardi B top most searched for celebrities on PornHub

Juliet Ibrahim: What I will be doing in my new relationship

Bollywood actor commits suicide

technology

President Trump has signed a law increasing fines on spammy robocalls and requiring phone service providers to begin authenticating calls across networks.

Trump signs law increasing max robocall fine to $10,000

United States Army soldiers can no longer use TikTok on government-owned phones following a decision to ban the app.

US Army bans soldiers from using TikTok

Bangladesh shuts mobile network along India border

In this Oct. 17, 2019 photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, biologist Jordan Richard pries open a pheasant shell mussel from the Clinch River near Wallen Bend, Tenn.

Widespread mussel die-offs worry scientists

Bangladesh shuts mobile network along India border

Ignace Sossou quoted on his Facebook and Twitter pages comments made by Benin’s public prosecutor Mario Metonou at a media event to discuss fake news on December 17.

Facebook fined $1.65 million by Brazil

Amazon.com Inc and its Ring home security camera unit have been sued by an Alabama homeowner who said the cameras’ defective design leaves purchasers vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Amazon’s Ring cameras are vulnerable to hackers – lawsuit

United States Army soldiers can no longer use TikTok on government-owned phones following a decision to ban the app.

US Army bans soldiers from using TikTok

opinion

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the recomposition of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board after a forensic audit of the organization.

A letter from the President at New Year

The legislature in defence of our economy and democracy

Donald Trump

How Donald Trump made his own impeachment inevitable

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has again accused President Muhammadu Buhari of clamping down on the judiciary.

Endless borrowing will lead to endless sorrowing

PMB at 77: Please tell Baba we are with him all...