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American Broadcasting Legend, Larry King Dies At 87 After Being Hospitalized For COVID-19
Larry King has died at the age of 87. Ora Media confirmed the talk show host died in Los Angeles this morning. Three weeks ago CNN confirmed Larry King was hospitalized with COVID-19, but his cause of death this morning has not been confirmed.He was best known as host of the “Larry King Live” interview show that ran in prime time on CNN from 1

Woman Arrested After Boyfriend Dies While Spending Time With Her In A Hotel
A middle-aged man from Mwanza in Tanzania died on Monday, January 18 while spending time with his longtime lover in a lodging facility, Mwanza Regional Police Commander Jumanne Muliro says.The incident happened at Fimbo Lodge in Ilemela in Mwanza Region.The owner of the lodging facility, Christopher Lyang’ombe, confirmed the incident to Mwananch
Estrangled Boyfriend Ties Girlfriend, Margaret Muchemi To Bed; Sets Her Body On Fire
Police in Nairobi have launched a hunt for a middle-aged man who on Thursday morning killed his girlfriend and set her body on fire.Margaret Muchemi, a resident of Njiru in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya had invited her estranged boyfriend to her home to “iron out their differences”.Muchemi, who had medical training, operated a private clinic in M

JUST IN!IGP Orders Arrest Of Youth Leader, Sunday Igboho Over Eviction Notice To Herdsmen
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo, youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho, over the quit notice he issued to herdsmen.BBC Hausa quoted Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, as confirming the arrest order during its programme on Friday.Shehu reportedly said the IGP informed
EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' With 12 Exotic Cars In Osogbo (Photos)
On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office has arrested no fewer than 11 suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as yahoo boys in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.The EFCC said its operatives arrested the suspects with about 12 exotic cars, including SUVs and others.According to a statement on its Twit

Tipper Driver, Udoka Nwoya Crushes Commercial Motorcyclist To Death In Anambra
A commercial motorcyclist was on Friday crushed to death by an articulated truck in Umuazu Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state.The crash which occurred around 11.10am involved a Mercedes Benz tipper and the motorcycle.The Nation gathered that the deceased was knocked down while crossing the road.The State Sector Commander, Federal
Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Agbor, Delta (Video)
It was a Black Friday in Agbor, Delta State, as a Gas plant near Untouchable, along Lagos-Asaba expressway, exploded.According to eyewitnesses, properties were destroyed and casualties recorded.As at the time of filing this report, no word from the authorities as to what caused the explosion. Watch the video below...

Insecurity: Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Approves Massive Recruitment For Amotekun
Following the prevailing insecurity in Ondo State occasioned by the activities of kidnappers and bandits, Governor Okuwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday gave a nod to the massive recruitment into the state Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps.According to the approval memo, the categories of officers to be recruited were regular officers,
Military Reveals That Nigerian Soldiers Are Resigning To Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network
At least five soldiers of the Nigerian Army reportedly resigned to join the Eastern Security Network (ESN) lauched by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).It was earlier reported how about 127 soldiers resigned from the Nigerian Army despite the worsening security challenges in some parts of the country.The soldiers who ar

President Buhari Approves N6.45bn to Set up Oxygen Plants For COVID-19 Patients
President Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide to help in the treatment of COVID19 patients who need oxygen. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at a national executive council meeting in Abuja on Thursday, January 21. She said the president approved the release of the fund
Court Overturns Death Sentence Imposed on Kano Singer Over Blasphemy
The death sentence imposed on Yahya Sharif Aminu, a Kano-based singer who was convicted for blasphemy has been overturned by a court. In a judgement delivered on Thursday January 21 by the state's chief judge Nuraddeen Sagir, it was stated that the trial was full of irregularities as the appellant was not given legal representation. Sagir al

Anthony Joshua Will Be Down In Third Round – Tyson Fury Boasts
WBC Champion, Tyson Fury, has boasted he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds.Negotiations for a dream fight between the two British boxers are still on.But Fury took to social media to say: “I just got off the phone with [my trainer] Sugarhill Steward in America.“We are going to smash AJ – one round, two rounds, three rounds. Done!�
COVID 19: Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganjude Warns Residents As 19 Members Of One Family Test Positive
Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, has warned residents of the state, especially the market community to strictly obey the COVID 19 protocols.The Governor said this on Thursday at a COVID 19 stakeholders’ meeting with market community leaders in the state at the Government House.The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, s

Josef Bican Netted 821 Goals Not 759 - Czech Football Federation Disputes Ronaldo’s Records
Czech Football Federal has claimed that Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has not broken Josef Bican’s all-time goal-scoring record.According to the CFF, Ronaldo will have to score 62 more goals to do so, insisting that Bican actually scored 821 goals and not 759.Ronaldo found the net for his 760th time (officially) for club and country whe
'We Are Not Doing Covid-19 Vaccination But That Of Yellow Fever'- Bauchi Agency Clears Air
It has been discovered that the ongoing vaccination against yellow fever in Bauchi State suffered a set back due to the misconception that the vaccination is for the COVID-19 pandemic.While expressing regret over the development, Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, traced the mi

Ex PRTT Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina Reportedly Suffers Partial Stroke In Detention
Former chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has suffered a partial stroke at the Kuje correctional center where he is being detained.Maina’s lawyer, Anayo Adibe, who disclosed this during an interview by ‘We FM’, said his client is in a “very bad shape” and needs adequate medical attention. “I visited him at

MUST READ: Full Transcript Of Donald Trump's Farewell Speech As He Leaves Office
Below is the full transcript of Donald Trump's farewell speech as he leaves office; ''My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again�

UPDATE: Enugu Airport Stakeholders Jubilate During The Arrival Of Another Airline
Stakeholders in the aviation sector, as well as residents of the South-East, on Wednesday, hailed the arrival of another airline at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.The United Nigeria Airline touched down at the airport Wednesday afternoon, amidst jubilation by passengers and stakeholders.this brings to 7, the number of airlines operat
Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Uzoma Emenike as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America (USA).The appointment was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, on his Twitter page on Tuesday evening.According to Ogunlesi, Dr. Emenike is currently Nigeria’s Amba

Outgoing US Pre. Donald Trump Dumps Republican Party, Start New Political Party 'Patriot Party'
Outgoing President of the United States, Donald Trump has plans to start a new political party, called the Patriot Party, according to CNN.This means that Trump, who will leave the White House this morning, is preparing to dump the Republican Party.A senior aide to the outgoing President, said that Trump is disgusted with Senate Republicans follow
Ugandan Govt Stops American Envoy, Natalie Brown From Visiting Bobi Wine
Uganda stopped United States Ambassador Natalie Brown from visiting Bobi Wine after the victory of Yoweri Museveni.The 76-year-old has been in power since 1986. He was declared winner of the presidential election with 59 percent of the vote; Wine polled 35 percent.On Monday, the main challenger, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, said the envoy was bloc

UPDATE: Federal Govt. Extend Deadline For NIN Registration, February 9, 2021
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for Nigerians to register and link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their SIM cards before February 9, 2021.This information was posted on the official Twitter handle of the NIMC.The NIMC had initially given a January 19 deadline for those with NIN and February 9 for those without NIN.T
'Stay-at-home' Order comes into Force In Kano State, Civil Servants Ordered To Remain At Home
Kano state government has directed all civil servants to stay at home till further notice as confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise in the state.The government also imposed a fresh ban on viewing centres and ordered immediate shut down of all event centres across the state.Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, made this known in a statement.He s

Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman, Udo Ekpenyong Dies From COVID-19
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong is reportedly dead.A family source disclosed that he died early hours of Tuesday in Uyo due to COVID-19 complications.The late Chairman and former Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftain Affairs in the State was elected as the PDP State Chairman le
READ Melania Trump's Farewell Message as She Leaves White House (Full Text Inside)
First lady of the United States, Melania Trump in her farewell message to Americans admonished them to choose “love over hatred” and “peace over violence”.In the nearly seven-minute message on Monday, January 18, Melania said the past 4 years of she and her husband Trump have been quite unforgettable and they will forever be in debt to eve

CAF Sets To Look Into Zimbabwe Coach's Alleged Accusation Of Cameroon Practicing Witchcraft
The Confederation of African Football have announced they are looking into Zimbabwe’s accusations that Cameroon, who are hosting the 2021 African Nations Championship (CHAN), practised 'witchcraft' after a dead bat was found with a written note at the center of the pitch.According to Zimbabwe's national team coach, Zdr

Leicester City v Chelsea: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Tuesday 19th January,2021 Time : 9:15 pm Stadium King Power Stadium Referee Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Leicester City [/size]Leicester stalwart Vardy limped off in the final few minutes against Southampton with a hip problem, but Rodgers has expressed optimism over his availability for the vi
Messi Faces 12-Match Ban For Violent Conduct Against Opponent During Super Cup Final
After getting a red card during Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night, Lionel Messi faces a 12-match ban.The Argentine playmaker was sent off as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Athletic Bilbao. It was Messi’s first red card for Barcelona and only the third of his career.Barcelona star, Lionel Messi facing p
BREAKING: FG Appoints Hilary Kelechi Madu As NSCDC Acting Commandant-General
A Deputy Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hilary Kelechi Madu, has been appointed Acting Commandant General of the corps.Madu took over from the former CG, Abdullahi Gana, whose extended tenure of six months expired today January 18.PRNigeria reports that Gana handed over to Madu, the most senior officer, at
Ugandan Government Switches Internet Back On But Leaves Social Media Blocked
Uganda on Monday switched on the internet after it had shut it down on Jan. 13, fearing that it would be used to spread messages of hate and violence amid the country’s general elections held on Jan. 14.Ofwono Opondo, government spokesman said that the internet had been switched on after data collected indicated that there would be no violence.

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American Broadcasting Legend, Larry King Dies At 87 After Being Hospitalized For COVID-19

Woman Arrested After Boyfriend Dies While Spending Time With Her In A Hotel

Estrangled Boyfriend Ties Girlfriend, Margaret Muchemi To Bed; Sets Her Body On Fire

JUST IN!IGP Orders Arrest Of Youth Leader, Sunday Igboho Over Eviction Notice To Herdsmen

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' With 12 Exotic Cars In Osogbo (Photos)

Tipper Driver, Udoka Nwoya Crushes Commercial Motorcyclist To Death In Anambra

Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Agbor, Delta (Video)

Insecurity: Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Approves Massive Recruitment For Amotekun

Military Reveals That Nigerian Soldiers Are Resigning To Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network

President Buhari Approves N6.45bn to Set up Oxygen Plants For COVID-19 Patients

Court Overturns Death Sentence Imposed on Kano Singer Over Blasphemy

Anthony Joshua Will Be Down In Third Round – Tyson Fury Boasts

COVID 19: Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganjude Warns Residents As 19 Members Of One Family Test Positive

Josef Bican Netted 821 Goals Not 759 - Czech Football Federation Disputes Ronaldo’s Records

'We Are Not Doing Covid-19 Vaccination But That Of Yellow Fever'- Bauchi Agency Clears Air

Ex PRTT Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina Reportedly Suffers Partial Stroke In Detention

MUST READ: Full Transcript Of Donald Trump's Farewell Speech As He Leaves Office

UPDATE: Enugu Airport Stakeholders Jubilate During The Arrival Of Another Airline

Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA

Outgoing US Pre. Donald Trump Dumps Republican Party, Start New Political Party 'Patriot Party'

Ugandan Govt Stops American Envoy, Natalie Brown From Visiting Bobi Wine

UPDATE: Federal Govt. Extend Deadline For NIN Registration, February 9, 2021

'Stay-at-home' Order comes into Force In Kano State, Civil Servants Ordered To Remain At Home

Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman, Udo Ekpenyong Dies From COVID-19

READ Melania Trump's Farewell Message as She Leaves White House (Full Text Inside)

CAF Sets To Look Into Zimbabwe Coach's Alleged Accusation Of Cameroon Practicing Witchcraft

Leicester City v Chelsea: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

Messi Faces 12-Match Ban For Violent Conduct Against Opponent During Super Cup Final

BREAKING: FG Appoints Hilary Kelechi Madu As NSCDC Acting Commandant-General

Ugandan Government Switches Internet Back On But Leaves Social Media Blocked

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