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Nextdoor scrambles to address QAnon after Capitol attack
For months, Nextdoor moderators have struggled with the challenge of addressing QAnon content on its neighborhood sites — but after last week’s deadly attack on the Capitol, the pressure between moderators and the company’s policy team may have reached a breaking point.
Lagos governor appoints new polytechnic rector
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the appointment of a chief lecturer at the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, Nurudeen Olaleye, as the institution’s 11th rector.
Aliko Dangote urges private sector players to commit 1% of all profits to fund...
Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s biggest philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has urged all operators in the private sector to commit one per cent of their profits to fund the health sector challenges in Nigeria, to enable the country tackle crisis like the coronavirus pandemic successfully.
Ousted Mali president leaves country as transition talks begin
Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start.
Journalist assaulted by Femi Fani-Kayode regrets apology
Eyo Charles, the journalist in a viral video that has emerged of him being verbally assaulted by former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode, says he regrets apologizing that his question annoyed the former minister.
EFCC chief asks Nigerians in Diaspora to pressurise UK to turn in former oil...
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has asked Nigerians in Diaspora to put pressure on the United Kingdom to release former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to face trial over alleged corruption in Nigeria.
Churches in Northern Ireland reject legalisation of same-sex marriage, abortion
None of the largest Churches in Northern Ireland have said they are prepared to carry out same-sex marriages.
Nigerian Navy embarks on major reorganization
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has approved a major re-organisation affecting 32 Rear Admirals serving in the upper echelons of the Nigerian Navy.
Religious, community leaders, politicians call for peaceful conduct of general elections
Religious and Community leaders including politicians yesterday met in Ibadan where they made recommendations on how the country would record conclusive, free, fair, peaceful and credible elections that would put Nigeria in an enviable position among the comity of states globally.
President Buhari challenges Nigerians to expose corrupt officials
President Muhammadu Buhari, has urged persons or organisations with any evidence of corrupt practices against members of his administration to come forward with such evidences to him for prompt action.
Prelate tasks President Buhari to restructure security apparatus
The Prelate/Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Nzie Nsi Eke, has tasked the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to tinker with the security apparatus in the country and restructure it to be able to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.
Easter: Pastor Kumuyi urges Christians in leadership to shun corruption
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Sunday, urged Christians in leadership positions to shun corruption and act as exemplary leaders for others to follow.
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2023: South-East, South-South should negotiate now – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, on Saturday, urged the South-South and the South-East geopolitical zones to quickly meet and reach a resolution on the region to produce the next president by 2023.
Kaduna CPFN chair: Bishop Kukah spoke minds of majority of Nigerians
Chairman, Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN), Kaduna State chapter, Pastor Shola Olatunbosun has said that the Christmas outburst on the state of the nation by the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, was in order because he spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians.
NCPC boss: Nigeria needs holistic dialogue, awareness for enduring peace, unity
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, said holistic approach with regards to awareness creation and dialogue with various critical stakeholders is necessary to achieving enduring peace and unity in the country.
Umar Sadiq grabs brace in Almeria’s Copa del Rey win vs Deportivo Alaves
Umar Sadiq scored two goals as Almeria cruised into the next round of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
Onyeka Onwenu: Fela wanted to marry me but …
The ‘elegant stallion’ as she is fondly called, recalled noticing some of Fela’s wives who were dancers, looking at her with scorn and whispering behind her, while she waited at the club to see him. When she pointed this out to him and told him that she couldn’t possibly join his harem because she was a possessive lover and would not be able to cope as an appendage, Fela laughed at her.
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US lawmaker contracts coronavirus after Capitol invasion
A Democratic member of the US House of Representatives said Monday she had tested positive for Covid-19 after sheltering during the violent storming of the Capitol with several other lawmakers who declined to wear masks.
PDP: Zoning not subject of discourse yet
Ahead of the 2023 polls, National Secretary of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Umar Ibrahim Tsauri, has insisted that the issue of zoning formula is not a subject of discourse yet on the table of the party.
Samson Siasia backs Umar Sadiq for Super Eagles call-up
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has backed Almeria striker Umar Sadiq for his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles after his fine performances in the Spanish second division this season.
NSITF: Attacks on farmers will continue to make food sufficiency mirage
Food availability, sufficiency, and affordability will continue to be a mirage as long as banditry and attacks on farmers continue, the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology has declared.
Female serial fraudster jailed for visa fraud
An Akure Magistrate Court has sentenced a female serial fraudster, Owolabi Omolola, to two-year imprisonment for defrauding one Ayodele Ayeni to the tune of N460,000.