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Arik Air resumes services to Asaba
Arik Air said it will resume flight services to Asaba Airport in Delta state.
Anthony Joshua returns to gym ahead next fight
Anthony Joshua is back in the gym less than a week after beating Andy Ruiz Jr, prompting speculation that the heavyweight king’s next fight is just around the corner.
Nigeria ends 2019 in ITTF top 16 ranking
Nigeria has proved it is the powerhouse of African Table tennis after the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rated it 16th in the latest ranking.
Companies begin end of year dollar repatriation
Many foreign companies operating in Nigeria have commenced year-end dollar repatriations to their home countries, Newsmen have learnt. The move, if unchecked, could impact negatively on the naira which has maintained long term stability.
Britain votes in ‘Brexit election’
Britain went to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.
Police: 49 arrested during Kogi, Bayelsa polls
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says 49 persons have been arrested for alleged involvement in election violence and thuggery in the just concluded elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.
DSS invites online publisher over story
The heirarchy of the Department of State Services has invited the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newsdiary online, Danlami Nmodu, to the headquarters of the Agency in Abuja for questioning.
Passenger slumps, dies at Lagos airport
A passenger, identified as Chukwuma Anthony Ezeh, on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Arsenal take decision on Carlo Ancelotti
Former Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti is not on Arsenal’s list of potential managerial candidates, ESPN reports.
UNICEF: 17 million Nigerian children still unregistered
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that despite the significant increase in the number of children whose births are officially registered, there still lies a huge number of unregistered births in Nigeria.
Paralympian internet sensation to storm Nigeria
Rio 2016 Paralympian and internet sensation, Ibrahim Hamato will be part of the Egyptian team coming to Nigeria for the maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open holding on December 19 to 21 in Lagos.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino canvasses against corruption
Gianni Infantino, President of the world football governing body (FIFA), has called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders if the battle against corruption is to be won.
Tunde Fowler speaks on FIRS handover controversy
The immediate past Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Tunde Fowler, said he did nothing wrong in handing over the management of the tax revenue agency to the Coordinating Director, Domestic Taxes Group, Abiodun Aina.
Victor Osimhen’s future is uncertain – Lille coach
Lille OSC manager Christophe Galtier fears Victor Osimhen might leave the club in January despite penning a five-year deal six months ago.
Daewoo founder Kim Woo Choong dies at 82
The Daewoosky Institute reported on its website on Tuesday that Kim Woo Choong, the former leader of South Korea’s, second largest conglomerate Daewoo, has died as a result of a chronic illness.
Catalunya protest threatens Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona’s home match against Real Madrid, scheduled for December 18, has been pushed into doubt due to a communique released by Tsunami Democratic on Tuesday.
Femi Falana warns journalists not to peddle rumours
Mr. Femi Falana, the counsel of the #RevolutionNow covener has warned journalists not to peddle rumours in their quest to fight injustice in the country.
PDP sweeps Adamawa local councils election
Mr. Isa Shetima, chairman, Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), who declared the results on Sunday in Yola, said the result of councillors for the 226 wards had been announced at the local government levels.
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Senator Marafa: Governors plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole with Abdulaziz Yari
Kabir Marafa, a former senator, said some governors are plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with AbdulAziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara state.
Wayne Rooney confesses his ambition to manage after he retires from playing
Wayne Rooney admits he has a desire to get into football management as he prepares for his return to the English game in January.
Lebanon premier asks World Bank, IMF help with economic rescue plan
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Thursday asked international funding bodies for support in drawing up an emergency rescue plan for his protest-wracked country.
Yuletide: Army advises Nigerians to be security conscious
Maj.-Gen. Usman Yakubu, Commander Corps of Artillery, Kontagora has called on Nigerians to be more security conscious before, during and after the Christmas and New year festivities.
Insecurity: General Buratai tasks non-commissioned officers
The Chief Of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, has called Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) to display fresh innovations in tackling security challenges facing the country.
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University of Ibadan honours Air Peace boss
Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, was at the weekend bestowed with a prestigious honour of Most Distinguished Alumnus Award.
It will take 25 years to reduce doctors’ shortage in Nigeria – NMA president
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says with at least 3,000 doctors graduating yearly, it would take about 25 years to produce adequate numbers of doctors to cater for the country’s population.
NCC warns consumers against unauthorised SIM swaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Tuesday warned telecom consumers of unauthorirized SIM Swap and other fraudulent activities by dubious individuals who take advantage of innocent citizens, asserting that the full wrath of the law would be visited on culprits.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.
Ivan Rakitic: Barcelona is ‘the perfect place’
Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona is "the perfect place” for him after starting his third successive game in the 5-2 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday.