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Minister: Nigerian government has shared over N1 billion to poor people in Kebbi
No fewer than 76,804 vulnerable households in Kebbi have received N1,056 billion from its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme from 2016 till date, says Nigeria’s humanitarian affairs minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq.
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Iran’s smog, blackouts made worse by power-sapping crypto mining
Cities across Iran have been cloaked in thick layers of toxic smog and darkened by blackouts, as the alleged use of low-quality fuel and power-sucking cryptocurrency mining deepen the country’s hardships.
Senator Kalu felicitates Alaafin on 50th coronation anniversary
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has felicitated with Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo on his 50th coronation anniversary.
Another Benue governor’s close aide tests positive for coronavirus
The development is coming few days after the Chairman of the Benue state Action Committee on COVID-19 and Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Benson Abounu had disclosed that Governor Ortom had gone on self-isolation after a close Permanent Secretary earlier tested positive for the virus.
Nigerian government commended over suspension of electricity tariff hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Sunday, commended the Federal Government over its directive suspending the recent electricity tariff hike in the country.
West Ham midfielder donates to foodbank after coronavirusrules breach
West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini has sought to make amends for breaching COVID-19 guidelines over Christmas by donating to a food bank in London.
Canadian premier warns tough days ahead as officials consider extended coronavirus lockdowns
Canada continues to set new daily records for Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths as officials plead with Canadians to follow public health guidance aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Police recover bodies of four bandits killed in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command on Wednesday says it has recovered four more dead bodies of bandits killed in a gun duel in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
World Bank predicts extreme poverty and depressed economies in Africa
The World Bank has called for rapid COVID-19 action, including a faster vaccination process, to limit the damage to global growth in 2021.
UK may take more stringent measures to control coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that more onerous lockdown restrictions in England are likely as the country reels from a new coronavirus variant that has pushed infection rates to their highest recorded levels.
Tottenham ‘strongly condemn’ three players for breaking coronavirus rules
An image of Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon with West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini did the rounds on social media over the weekend, which reportedly showed the four in the same household over Christmas.
2021: MFM founder Daniel Olukoya releases 34 prophecies for new year
Olukoya, who tagged 2021 as the ‘Year of Restoration and Revival’, urged Nigerians during the Church’s annual crossover service, on Thursday, to pray following the prophetic outlook for the year.
Big Sam wants Premier League ‘circuit break’ as coronavirus cases rise
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says football needs a break after the Premier League returned its highest number of positive coronavirus results in a single round of tests this season.
Arsenal ease pressure on Mikel Arteta amid coronavirus concerns
Arsenal further eased the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta with a 1-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday, but the continuation of the Premier League in the coming weeks was cast into doubt after a record 18 positive tests for coronavirus among players and staff earlier in the day.
Fulham boss to self-isolate, miss Boxing Day game
Fulham manager Scott Parker will not be in the dugout when they host Southampton on Saturday as he is self-isolating following a positive Covid-19 test in his household but said on Thursday he would continue to coach the side from home.
Coronavirus: Nigerian government rolls out measures for UK, South African returnees
The Federal Government has rolled out new containment measures against the importation of COVID-19 particularly from the United Kingdom and South Africa, saying returnees from both countries are required to present two documents before boarding.
CBN: Rising inflation will make economy weaker
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) survey for fourth quarter of 2020 (Q4 2020) showed that rising inflation will make the country’s economy weaker in 2021.
UK reports 612 more coronavirus deaths, 25,161 additional cases
A further 612 Covid-19 deaths have been reported in the UK, along with 25,161 confirmed cases.
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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Donald Trump presidency
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his Juventus contract by a year
There have been talks of the Juventus attacker leaving the club in the nearest future, however, the latest report from Momblano via Calciomercato says that the attacker will sign a one-year extension to his current deal soon.
AC Milan close to signing Fikayo Tomori on loan with buy option
Serie A leaders AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.
U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals
The outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked the chief executives of major U.S. tech firms Apple Inc, Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Twitter to answer detailed questions about decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users and other steps to restrict content or platforms.
Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.
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AC Milan close to signing Fikayo Tomori on loan with buy option
Serie A leaders AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.
Real Madrid striker Luka Jović set for Bundesliga return
Serbian newspaper outlet Republika are reporting that the Bundesliga club and Real Madrid have come to an agreement for the striker to return to his former club on a six-month deal.
US slaps sanctions on two foundations linked to Iranian supreme leader
The United States on Wednesday blacklisted two Iranian foundations controlled by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and their subsidiaries, saying the institutions enabled Iran’s elite to sustain a “corrupt” system of ownership over large parts of the economy.
Enugu court sends two to jail over N1.5 million land scam
A Federal High Court in Enugu, Enugu state, presided by Justice R. O Dugbo Oghoghorie today sentenced the duo of Ugwunwani Louis and Enudu Keneth to seven years imprisonment respectively on a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N1.5m).
Mesut Ozil: I’ll never regret my decision to join Arsenal
Mesut Ozil says he will never regret his decision to join Arsenal as the German star seemingly moves closer and closer to the exit door at the Emirates.