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Dangote: Another lady is crying out to Bae Lewis about her allegations, posting the supposed video of Dangote’s bum.

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

Another lady called out Aliko Dangote's supposed ex-girlfriend, Bae Lewis, after she said she had dated him. Yesterday, a lady known as Bae Lewis on...

#EndServiceChiefs: Resign honourably, Tambuwal, Adebanjo, others urge service chiefs

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has asked the military chiefs to act honourably by resigning their appointment amid the worsening insecurity if President...

EPL: Christian Pulisic names fastest players, best finisher at Chelsea

January 2, 2021

Sport

Chelsea winger, Christian Pulisic, has identified Fikayo Tomori and Timo Werner as the two fastest players at Stamford Bridge. Pulisic also named Olivier Giroud as...

Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid find peace in Ghana

January 2, 2021

Entertainment Nigeria

Following the alleged fight that erupted between Nigeria’s biggest stars, Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid, in Ghana, the trio seem to have found peace in...

Five new deaths as Nigeria records 1,074 fresh COVID-19 infections

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Health Nigeria

Nigeria opened 2021 on a high COVID-19 count, as for the third consecutive day, more than 1,000 new positive samples were recorded on Friday. The...

#CrossoverWithProtest: Nigerians demand Sowore’s release as police keep mum

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

Many Nigerians have demanded the release of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and other activists being detained by the police at the Federal Capital Territory...

#EndSARS: Oba of Lagos returns to palace — two months after mob invasion

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, is said to have returned to his palace on Friday — two months after a mob invasion during the...

How to end banditry, killings in Southern Kaduna – CAN

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria has suggested solutions to the rising attaks and killings by bandits in Southern Kaduna. The Christian body called for the...

2021 prophecy: Osinbajo will become Nigerian president – Ghanian Prophet reveals

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

A Ghana-based pastor, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has revealed that Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo will become president in 2021. Gaisie, who is the founder of...

I killed my girlfriend because she was pregnant – 29-year-old confesses

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

A 29-year-old, identified as Mustapha Idris, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Jigawa State High court for killing his pregnant girlfriend, Nafisa...

Oyo Assembly member’s sister regains freedom from kidnappers

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, a sister to one of the members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Sunkammi Babalola has been freed by her abductors. The...

Transfer: Messi free to speak with EPL clubs

January 2, 2021

Sport

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, is now free to negotiate terms with any clubs, as his current contract expires on June 30. With less than six...

Swimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algae

January 2, 2021

New Zealand

A toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes. Photo: 123RF The Manawatū-Whanganui regional council said its staff test...

Palestinian claims rabbis teach kids to “kill those who are not Jewish”

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

Middle East Palestine

'Military expert' demonizes Israelis with baseless accusation claiming that they are taught to murder. Palestinian Media Watch shows Palestinian girl reciting poem that calls for...

Palestinian critically injured in confrontations with IDF in West Bank

January 2, 2021

Middle East Palestine

The incident took place when IDF combat engineering soldiers arrived to the area in order to seize equipment used in an illegal Palestinian construction site....

Bus driver assaulted by passenger who refused to wear a mask – Watch

January 2, 2021

Middle East Palestine

After the driver called the police, body-camera footage showed the teen walking up behind him and punching him in the back of the head. A...

US judge dismisses lawmaker lawsuit against Pence over electoral count

January 2, 2021

Politics United States

Trump has refused to concede defeat and has repeatedly falsely claimed the election was tainted by widespread fraud. U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to...

Romney urges sweeping vaccine plan as U.S. surpasses 20 million COVID-19 cases

January 2, 2021

United States

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney on Friday urged the U.S. government to immediately enlist veterinarians, combat medics and others in an all-out national campaign to administer...

New Year: Losing faith in Nigeria, not an option – Akeredolu

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

As residents of Ondo State join the rest of the world to usher in 2021, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has urged everyone not to lose faith...

Border between Victoria and New South Wales now shut

January 2, 2021

Australia COVID-19 Health

The border closure between Victoria and New South Wales came into effect overnight, as the Covid-19 cluster linked to a Melbourne restaurant rises to 10....

Chelsea vs Man City: Lampard names player to miss EPL clash

January 2, 2021

Sport

Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that defender, Reece James, will miss the Blues’ Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday evening. Lampard explained...

Rebuking their own, Republican-led Senate overrides Trump’s defense bill veto

January 2, 2021

Politics United States

President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday overrode his veto for the first time in his nearly four years in office,...

Terrorists will be dishonoured in 2021 – Head of the Army, Buratai tells Nigerians

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant-Gen. Tukur Buratai has promised that the Nigerian Army will blame and dishonour Boko Haram and the Islamic States...

Suddenly overwhelmed, Ireland says thousands of COVID-19 cases yet to be added to tally

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Europe Health Ireland

Ireland said on Friday it had under-reported coronavirus cases in recent days by thousands more than previously known as its system came under strain, suggesting...

240 UNILAG lecturers ‘sanctioned’ for flouting ASUU directive on IPPIS

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

No fewer than 240 lecturers, including professors, at the University of Lagos, enrolled on the Integrated Personnel Payment Information System against the directive by the...

FULL TEXT: Mountain of Fire releases 34 fearful prophecies for 2021

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

Daniel Olukoya, the founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, has released his prophecies for the year 2021. Olukoya released...

TB Joshua predicts multiple challenges in 2021

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua has hinted that multiple challenges lie ahead in 2021. “This year is planting a seed that will be harvested next year....

FG inaugurates mobile app for NIN applicants

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission, on Thursday, unveiled a Mobile App for the enrolment of the National Identification Number by applicants. In a statement signed...

APC lists its 2021 plans

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed plans of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) in 2021. John Akpan Udoedehe, the National Secretary, in a...

Young mother drops her kid in the well, so that she can get back to her ex.

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

A 20-year-old mother was arrested in Kaduna for murdering her one-year-old daughter after she threw her inside a well. Faith Alhassan is said to have...

A record three million early votes cast in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff races

January 2, 2021

Politics United States

A record 3 million early votes have been cast in the two Georgia runoff elections that next week will decide which party controls the U.S....

BioNTech founders warn of vaccine supply gaps -Spiegel

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

COVID-19

BioNTech is working flat out with partner Pfizer to boost production of their COVID-19 vaccine, its founders said, warning there would be gaps in supply...

Iran claims Donald Trump wants war

January 2, 2021

Iran Middle East Politics United States

Iran on Thursday accused United States President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a smokescreen for war. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif declared that his...

Portugese legend, Carlos do Carmo dies on New Year’s Day

January 2, 2021

Entertainment Portugal

Portuguese singer, Carlos do Carmo passed away on Friday. Carlos Do Carmo, 81, was known as the “Sinatra” of the soulful fado music. The deceased...

UK reactivates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Europe Health United Kingdom

Britain reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London on Friday to counter the rapid spread of...

‘Camels being used to carry deadly weapons into Nigeria’ — ACF raises the alarm

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has alleged that camels are being used to carry deadly weapons into the country. In a statement on Thursday, Audu...

Magnitude 4.2 quake hits Wellington region early this morning

January 2, 2021

New Zealand

Wellingtonians were shaken by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake just before 5am today. GeoNet said the quake occurred at 4.57am and recorded the epicentre as 5km...

U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 20 million as deaths mount

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

COVID-19 United States

U.S. coronavirus cases crossed the 20 million mark on Friday as officials seek to speed up vaccinations and a more infectious variant surfaces in Colorado,...

Over 400 sign petition asking CBN to sack FCMB’s MD over ‘marriage scandal’

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

More than 400 people have signed a petition asking the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sack Adam Nuru, managing director of First City Monument...

Napoli striker Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19

January 2, 2021

Sport

Napoli have announced that striker Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19. The Italian side made this known on Friday just a day after the...

Mourinho attacks Premier League

January 2, 2021

Sport

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has denounced Premier League’s handling of the postponement of Fulham’s match due to coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, said the “unprofessional”...

COVID-19 vaccine can’t save the world, there’s a variant in making – Pastor Adeboye

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Nigeria

General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said that COVID-19 vaccine alone cannot save the world as there is a...

I was raped 36 times from the age of five till 2017 – British erotic artist, Ruth Bircham

January 2, 2021

Entertainment United Kingdom

She has been vilified for her kind of art. She has also been excoriated for being female. And the worst of it all, she has...

Police defend use of force during Whangamatā riots

January 2, 2021

New Zealand

Police are defending an officer's use of force during riots in Whangamatā, in which a youth was kicked in the back. Photo: 123RF Video footage...

“2020 was my best adult year,” says Tonto Dikeh, details why.

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

Entertainment Nigeria

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh revealed how 2020 turned out to be the best year of her life. She said she faced several obstacles and overcame...

Elected president should do more: l have no grudges against Nigerians who feel we haven’t done enough in security – Buhari

January 2, 2021

Nigeria Politics

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he holds no grudges against Nigerians who feel his administration hasn’t made enough progress in the past five years, especially...

l battled PCOS for 7 years before having a child -Actress Etinosa

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

Entertainment Nigeria

Etinosa Idemudia, a Nigerian actress, has revealed that she battled polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) for seven years before eventually welcoming a child. The actress brought...

Police make arrest in relation to Christchurch death

January 2, 2021

New Zealand

Two people charged with murder in relation to the death of a man have appeared in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon...

Families apart due to close borders suffering

January 2, 2021

New Zealand

Families spending Christmas apart because of closed borders say they need hope of being reunited in the New Year. Vanita Sehgal, husband Rajeev Seghal and...

NIMC reveals punishment for those extorting NIN applicants

January 2, 2021

Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) warned that the applicants for the extortion of the National Identification Number (NIN) face a 7-year prison sentence. On...