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Leah Sharibu

Boko Haram: Leah Sharibu gives birth to baby...

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

Manchester United target Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo

Quique Setien suffered his first defeat as Barcelona manager on Saturday as his side were far from their best and lucky to have lost by 2 goals against Valencia at Mestalla.

Valencia humiliate Barcelona at Mestalla

A statement signed by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, on Saturday, said that the patient is a 36-year-old male.

Kaduna government confirms first case of Lassa fever

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The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr. Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of soaked garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever.

Lassa fever: Avoid soaked garri to prevent infection – official

Kebbi State Gov. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

Governor Bagudu pledges N100,000 reward for 13 best graduating students of...

Centre introduces measures to check unemployment,restiveness in Nasarawa

Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr has said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person.

Gernot Rohr: I would like to continue as Nigeria coach

Doctor diagnosed with Lassa fever in Jigawa

Police arrest 16 suspects over alleged attack on patrol team in...

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says he will remain loyal to his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari.

SERAP asks court to order President Buhari, VP Osinbajo, 36 governors...

business

Six governors, others for NEXIM South-South enlightenment campaign

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it has come up with solutions to reduce the waiting time of vessels berthing at Lagos terminals.

NPA to divert vessels to eastern ports to reduce...

FAAN speaks on bush fire incident around Lagos airport

Mary Uduk - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged investors with multiple shareholding accounts to regularise such before December 31, 2019.

SEC: Our economy big enough for bigger capital market

Equatorial Guinea will be enjoying the technical support of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Waltersmith Petroleum Oil Ltd as it seeks to establish modular refineries that will refine its crude & hydrocarbon resources.

NCDMB, Waltersmith to support Equatorial Guinea on modular refinery development

RTEAN to sanitise Anambra transport industry

Mary Uduk - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged investors with multiple shareholding accounts to regularise such before December 31, 2019.

SEC: Electronic offering‘ll reduce unclaimed dividends

Libya's oil state energy firm, the National Oil Corporation (NOC)

Libyan state oil firm says output down 75pc due to blockade

nigeria

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards free and compulsory education of the first nine years of a child school life across the country.

VP Osinbajo, Governor Sanwo-Olu laud Airtel’s CSR initiative

Troops foil Boko Haram attacks in Borno

Lassa fever: Avoid soaked garri to prevent infection – official

Governor Bagudu pledges N100,000 reward for 13 best graduating students of Gusau university

Centre introduces measures to check unemployment,restiveness in Nasarawa

africa

Forces affiliated with the UN-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) launched a new attack on the Libyan National Army (LNA) south of Tripoli.

UN: Several countries have breached arms embargo agreed at...

Libyan state oil firm says output down 75pc due to blockade

Report: Russia, Turkey emerge political frontrunners in Libya

East Africa: Locust outbreak sparks calls for international help

Isabel dos Santos’ graft scandal ups stakes for Angola

world

According to a Korean Central News Agency dispatch, the name of Kim Kyong Hui was included in a list of top North Korean officials who watched a performance marking Lunar New Year’s Day with Kim Jong Un at a Pyongyang theater on Saturday.

Kim Jong Un’s aunt reemerges after years of speculation...

US to evacuate consulate staff, citizens from Wuhan

Donald Trump in recording says ‘get rid’ of Ukraine ambassador

Xi Jinping: China coronavirus still spreading

Iraq protesters wounded in clashes with security forces

sports

Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr has said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person.

Gernot Rohr: I would like to continue as Nigeria...

PDP wins Akwa Ibom re-run elections

Maurizio Sarri

Napoli fans call out Maurizio Sarri for ‘dropping his...

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has underlined his determination to continue at the helm despite suffering another painful defeat, this time at the hands of West Ham.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United need to make ‘quality’ signings

Frank Lampard looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park. (Photo by Clive Brunskill-Getty Images)

Frank Lampard determined to make his tenure successful

Manchester United suffered a demoralising defeat at home to Burnley on Wednesday

Manchester United fall to Burnley as fans turn on club’s US...

Iran protest ban on hosting football games, says country is safe

President of The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino delivers a speech during the elective assembly of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on October 22, 2018 at the Hilton hotel of Rome's Fiumicino airport. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

FIFA president addresses business leaders in Davos

art

The chief executive of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan, has been removed from her position just 10 days before the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Grammys chief Deborah Dugan removed days before awards ceremony

Shete: Comedy now one of Nigeria’s major exports

Oscar nominees emerge as awards row rages over female snubs

Naira Marley wins first major award at Soundcity MVP Awards — full list of winners

Nodash to represent Nigeria at Pan African Film Festival

film

Nigerian cinemas will receive a new visual visitor to the delight of viewers. Described as the sexiest Nollywood movie ever, ‘Dear Affy’ showcases the creme-de-la-crème of Nollywood’s best collection of male role interpreters.

Nollywood romantic comedy movie Dear Affy presents male cast

BBNaija winner Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’

Netflix’s first African original series to premiere next month

NFVCB lifts ban ‘Sugar Rush’ movie

NFVCB: Why we suspended ‘Sugar Rush’ movie

people

Winner of Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem gang, Mercy Eke, will make her Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’, a movie produce by Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham.

BBNaija winner Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in `Fate...

Former Grammy chief accused of raping female artist

Harry, Meghan threaten legal action over photos of duchess

Christina Milian and boyfriend Matt Pokora welcome baby Isaiah

BBNaija housemate Ekpata Gedoni appointed aide to Governor Ayade

technology

Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China’s Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday.

Donald Trump, Boris Johnson talk telecoms security ahead of...

IPOB: Facebook shutdown Nnamdi Kanu’s account

Defending champions the Olympic Eagles of Nigeria got off their campaign at the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations on a dour note following a 1-0 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, on Saturday evening.

NFF recovers Super Eagles Instagram account from hacker

Samsung’s new mobile chief Roh Tae-moon. - Samsung Electronics

Samsung names Roh Tae-moon new smartphone boss

Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China’s Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday.

Donald Trump, Boris Johnson talk telecoms security ahead of Huawei decision

Defending champions the Olympic Eagles of Nigeria got off their campaign at the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations on a dour note following a 1-0 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, on Saturday evening.

NFF recovers Super Eagles Instagram account from hacker

Saudi Arabia hacked the phone of Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, to gain access to his personal data, said an investigator.

Saudi dismisses link to hack of Jeff Bezos’ phone

Twitter direct messages now support emoji reactions

opinion

All Progressives Congress (APC) national stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described as premature, talks about 2023 elections and the successor to President Muhammadu Buhari. To him, those making such calls do not love Nigeria.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s statement on Amotekun — full text

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the finance bill into law.

A new case for a Commonwealth based on trade

Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari

Shaka Momodu: A columnist as a Hater-in-Chief

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