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‘The Simpsons’ ends white actors voicing characters of colour
The Simpsons will no longer use white actors to dub ethnic minority characters, the producers of the long-running animated series announced Friday.
Nigerian government appalled over attack on embassy in Indonesia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, while reacting to the attack on the mission which was carried out by Nigerians, said the development was “absolutely deplorable and disgraceful.”
Judge denies US women footballers immediate appeal of pay claim
US women footballers will have to wait on their appeal against the dismissal of their equal pay lawsuit after a Tuesday ruling by federal judge Gary Klausner.
Yemi Alade, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, others set for concert to tackle coronavirus
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, is among the A-list musicians across the world to perform at the ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future – The Concert’ fixed for Saturday.
UN rights body to probe US over racism against African-Americans
The U.N.’s top human rights body agreed unanimously Friday to commission a U.N. report on systemic racism and discrimination against black people while stopping short of ordering a more intensive investigation singling out the United States after the death of George Floyd sparked worldwide demonstrations.
Lagos residents express mixed feelings over suspended opening of churches, mosques
Some Lagos residents on Friday expressed mixed reactions over the suspension of the opening of churches, mosques and events places by the Lagos State Government to curb the rising number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Boris Johnson inaugurates commission to tackle racism in Britain
Boris Johnson has announced a cross-government commission to examine racial inequality in the UK following weeks of Black Lives Matter protests.
President Macron rejects tearing down statues in France
President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that France would not seek to erase elements of its history or take down statues of controversial public figures, despite growing global scrutiny of former colonial powers in the wake of worldwide protests.
Nigerian government ignoring our complaints of maltreatment of Nigerians in China – groups
A group of concerned Nigerians, Council of Nigerian Citizens in China, CNCC, has said the Federal Government is not serious about complaints of maltreatment of Nigerians in China.
Evacuation: Nigeria to prioritise nationals in China
The Federal Government has said it would give priority to evacuees in China when evacuation flights eventually resume.
Presidency: No discrimination against any state
The Presidency says no state will suffer any such discrimination in dealing with security and all other matters on account of their political differences with the government at the centre.
PDP rolls out N120 million palliative, coronavirus test centre
The People Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra chapter, has announced a donation of N120 million COVID-19 lockdown palliative to the people of the state.
Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister
Israel is set to get its first Ethiopia-born minister, with the nomination of a female MP brought there in a secret operation in the 1980s.
May Day: Minister urges workers to imbibe common will to conquer coronavirus
As the world commemorates the May Day celebration, dedicated to workers, amidst the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator (Dr) Chris Ngige, has called on Nigerian Workers to develop and imbibe a common will to fight and conquer the invisible enemy.
House of Reps call for cut in cost of governance
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said yesterday that COVID-19 has offered the country the best opportunity to reduce cost of governance and diversify her economy.
Nigeria: We don’t have enough isolation centres for returnees
The Federal Government said yesterday it does not have enough isolation centres to keep the high number of Nigerians in diaspora who have indicated willingness to return home. It also reiterated its warning to state governments not to relax their control measures, declaring this was not the time to play games.
Coronavirus: Stigmatisation affecting our efforts – NCDC
Due to fear of stigma, potential contacts of COVID-19 cases have refused to report themselves for test, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said.
Nigeria to shut down unaccredited hospitals treating coronavirus
The Federal Government has warned that it would henceforth take steps to close any hospital that goes into treatment of Covid-19 patient without proper accreditation.
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Victor Moses could be on his way back to Chelsea after the expiration of his loan deal with Italian Serie A side Inter Milan.
Odion Ighalo: I brought what Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford lack to Manchester United
Former Nigerian International Odion Ighalo says he is a different kind of striker to Manchester United teammates Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Kelechi Iheanacho admits Leicester City’s form has dropped off
Kelechi Iheanacho has called on his Leicester City teammates to forget the 2 – 1 defeat to defeat against Everton and focus on the upcoming clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Court remands man for ‘defiling’ 3-year-old daughter
An Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 41-year-old man, Effiom Etowa, who allegedly defiled his three-year old daughter, be remanded in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
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Arsenal boss ‘very excited’ about Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is “very excited” about what Nicolas Pepe brings to the table and was full of praise for the Ivory Coast international following the club’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Sunday.
One killed in Sudan as thousands rally for faster reform
One person was killed and several others injured during largely peaceful demonstrations in Sudan on Tuesday, a government spokesman said, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets demanding faster reform and greater civilian rule in the country’s transition towards democracy.
NIMASA issues advisory on vessels from coronavirus high risk countries
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has notified stakeholders about 13 vessels from five countries heavily affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
10 Best Nigerian players in Premier League
It is the most-watched league in the world including Nigeria. Almost every street in the nation has either a viewing center or a bar where the EPL is shown live. The EPL has garnered a huge fan base and following in the most populous black nation over the years. This large following can be attributed to the talented players produced by the nation. Many of these players play for different popular teams in the league.
Maid arraigned for allegedly stealing jewellery worth N3 million
The police on Friday arraigned a house maid, Valerie Okwor, in a Grade I Area Court Nyanya, Abuja, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N3 million.