All the 16 teams for the play-off round in the 2020-21 CAF Confederation Cup have emerged…
Day: January 7, 2021
Police arrest 287 suspected rapists in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina says it has arrested no fewer than 287 suspected rapists in…
MAN hails FG’s suspension of new electricity tariff hike
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Thursday described the directive by the Federal Government to…
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room reveals cause of Esther Uzoma’s death
By Moses Okorie The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has stated cause of death…
Trump banned from Facebook, Instagram indefinitely
Facebook has announced that it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform indefinitely. CEO…
Biden names Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has formally announced judge Merrick Garland as his nominee for attorney-general, a…
EFCC warns against sale of National Identification Number
By Moses Okorie The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned all those involved in…
Iraqi court issues arrest warrant against President Trump
An Iraqi court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump in connection…
Customs intercept 5,200 live ammunition, bullet proof vehicle
The Controller, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’, Mr Yusuf Lawal, on Thursday in Owerri displayed 5,200…
Anthony Joshua considers quitting boxing
The 31-year-old world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has disclosed that his career as professional boxer is…
NIN Registration: Applicants appeal for decentralisation of process
Residents in Warri and environs enrolling for the National Identification Number (NIN) have appealed to the Federal…
NHRC Receives 733 Complaints Of Human Rights Abuses In Plateau
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it had received 733 complaints of human rights abuse…
2021: Beyond hope
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Today, Thursday, January 7, 2021, is exactly one week since Nigerians, together with…
Trump’s Deputy National Security Adviser resigns
President Donald Trump’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Matt Pottinger, resigned Wednesday afternoon…
WHO urges countries to shun vaccine nationalism
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it is in countries’ self-interest to shun vaccine…
Former Chief of Air Staff, Nsikak Eduok, is dead
Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff, Nsikak Eduok, is dead, the Akwa Ibom State…
NIN registration suffers setback as NIMC staff begin strike
The scramble by Nigerians across the country to register for National Identity Numbers (NIN) in…
First babies born by 35 years and above mothers at risk of Down syndrome – Expert
Women who carry pregnancies after the age of 35 years run the risk of having babies…
Build strong institutions and not personalities to sustain democracy, Atiku warns
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has emphasised the role of building strong institutions…
OPINION: Always go where you are valued
By Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah A father said to his daughter: “You have graduated with honours,…
INTERVIEW: Why Military might isn’t winning war against insecurity in Nigeria – Ekpotu
Engineer Patrick Ekpotu is a former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom state between 2007 and…
Olympics: Japan postpones torch exhibitions over COVID-19 fears
Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Thursday that upcoming exhibitions of the Tokyo Olympics torch around…
Abraham: Chelsea new boys need time to find their best form
Chelsea’s new recruits need time to develop an understanding with the rest of their teammates…
It’s game over for Trump as Congress certifies Biden’s win
The joint session of the United States Congress has certified the 270 Electoral…
Covid-19: Nigeria records highest number of daily infection
Nigeria recorded 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 94,369. the Nigeria Centre for…
NCC clears air on mass disconnection of telephone subscribers rumour
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of…
Democrats call on Trump to demand protesters leave Capitol
Democratic lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to demand that all of his supporters leave…
Frontline health workers, strategic leaders, elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine first – NPHCDA DG
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has…