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The rain storm in Lagos on Monday resulted in many residents and motorists counting their losses as it caused traffic gridlock and wreaked havoc in many areas, damaging communication masts, electric poles and other infrastructure.

Downpour causes traffic gridlock in Lagos

NYSC chief warns staff against cybercrimes

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NNPC retires 11 senior management staff

Governor Akeredolu bemoans corruption in judiciary

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FILE PHOTO- An MTN starter kit pack on display at a retail stand in Abuja, Nigeria November 17, 2015. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde-File Photo

MTN pays N235 billion SIM registration fine

Air Peace de-boards ‘unruly passenger’

MOSOP condemns killing of 10 persons in Khana

Two FRSC officials kidnapped in Osun

Chelsea will select a host of youngsters for their ‘Final Whistle on Hate’ friendly against the New England Revolution on Wednesday to freshen up Maurizio Sarri’s tired squad before planning a break ahead of the Europa League final.

Maurizio Sarri urges Chelsea to make quick decision about his future

2023: Minister Amaechi right on Igbo presidency – Ohanaeze scribe

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez bid adieu to his illustrious playing career with a defeat as Al Sadd SC suffered a 2-0 loss to Persepolis FC in their final group game of AFC Champions League 2019.

Spain great Xavi ends playing career with defeat

business

FILE PHOTO- An MTN starter kit pack on display at a retail stand in Abuja, Nigeria November 17, 2015. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde-File Photo

MTN pays N235 billion SIM registration fine

Air Peace de-boards ‘unruly passenger’

Lagos State Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu was at a special reception organised by Kings’s Court Chapel for the Ogun State Govenor-elect Prince Dapo Abiodun on Sunday. 1

Babajide Sanwo-Olu opens BRT graduate employment portal for drivers...

Firm fined for supplying power to EKEDC’s customers

PHED restores electricity to Port Harcourt after seven days blackout

Senate panel endorses Godwin Emefiele for second term, dismisses ‘stolen’ N500...

Second tenure: Godwin Emefiele promises economic saboteurs hell

Former central bank director lauds federal government’s plan to charge VAT...

nigeria

Malawians on Tuesday morning started casting their votes in the country’s sixth election since switching in 1993 from one party state to multiparty democracy.

Voting begins in Malawi general elections

Prelate Samuel Uche condemns selective fight against corruption

MOSOP condemns killing of 10 persons in Khana

Group calls for scrapping of new emirates in Kano

Federal government declares May 29, June 12 public holidays

africa

The bus overturned on Alma Road in Welkom around 04-50am on Monday. Free State Department of Health 2

Driver found hanged after his bus killed eight passengers

18 people killed as al-Shabaab attacks army base in Somalia

17 football players, fans feared dead in Uganda boat accident

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma seeks dismissal of corruption charges

Arnold Schwarzenegger resurrects ‘Africa is not a country’ debate

world

Online advertising has become more invasive than ever, and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced today that he plans to introduce a bill that would create a Do Not Call list but for data tracking.

US Senator proposes strict Do Not Track rules in...

Palestinians reject US economic peace summit

UK protesters plan ‘Trump Baby’ blimp to mock US president

Sweden requests detention order for WikliLeaks founder over rape allegation

Ukarine’s Zelenskiy dissolves parliament on inauguration day

sports

Richarlison

PSG could offer cash-plus-player deal for Everton’s Richarlison

Alisson Becker

Alisson Becker reveals his best moment at Liverpool

Chelsea will select a host of youngsters for their ‘Final Whistle on Hate’ friendly against the New England Revolution on Wednesday to freshen up Maurizio Sarri’s tired squad before planning a break ahead of the Europa League final.

Maurizio Sarri urges Chelsea to make quick decision about...

John Ogu

John Ogu targets summer move to Premier League, La Liga or...

Nicolas Pepe

Ligue 1 sensation Nicolas Pepe to leave Lille – coach

Kylian Mbappé

Transfer: Kylian Mbappe statement throws spanner into the works at Paris...

Simeon Nwankwo has signed a three-year contract extension with Italian Serie B side Crotone.

Simeon Nwankwo seals three-year Crotone extension

Bayern Munich midfielder Rafinha has confirmed that he will leave the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season.

Rafinha to join Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery in leaving Bayern Munich

art

Popular Nigerian musicians, Teni, Mr Eazi, and Burna Boy have been nominated alongside Cardi B, Drake and Nipsey Hussle for the 2019 BET awards.

Full List: Teni, Burna boy, Mr Eazi bag 2019...

Burna Boy, Teni, Mr Eazi nominated for BET awards

African Union unveils calendar for All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

Lemi Ghariokwu: Most Nigeria’s contemporary music evasive of societal realities

Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman to play Africa’s first Samurai in ‘Yasuke’

film

Adekunle Nodash Adejuyigbe

Nodash explores backstory of terrorists in new movie ‘Delivery...

Alex Ekubo, Sophie Alakija others in new movie ‘Love or Quest’

Nigerians spent N304 million on ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in first week

Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman to play Africa’s first Samurai in ‘Yasuke’

‘Avengers: Endgame’ beats ‘Titanic’s $2.12bn box office record

people

Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley 2

Court remands Naira Marley in prison custody, till 30...

Madonna sparks flag controversy at ‘non-political’ Eurovision

Comedian: Arts veritable means to keep youths from criminality

Man attacks Arnold Schwarzenegger at event in South Africa

Appeal Court strikes out ruling sacking Delta APC exco

technology

Phone SMS is used for more than just text messaging in Africa

NCC: Internet users hit 115.9 million in March

Online advertising has become more invasive than ever, and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced today that he plans to introduce a bill that would create a Do Not Call list but for data tracking.

US Senator proposes strict Do Not Track rules in...

Former central bank director lauds federal government’s plan to...

Microsoft to invest $100 million on Nigeria, Kenya tech hubs

5G signal

China plans to open 5G marketing in October

US adds Huawei and affiliates to trade blacklist

Online advertising has become more invasive than ever, and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced today that he plans to introduce a bill that would create a Do Not Call list but for data tracking.

US Senator proposes strict Do Not Track rules in new bill

Opera

Over 30 million users to enjoy new Opera Ad

opinion

Fola Ojo

Kidnapping: The thing speaks for itself

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

What is Atiku Abubakar’s real motive with alternative facts?

Ministerial appointments: Not a party affair

Why doctors are leaving Nigeria

On the making of a People’s Constitution