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United Kingdom To Close All London Primary Schools As Coronavirus Cases Surge
The British government has decided to close all primary schools in London for the next two weeks to counter the rapid spread of a more infectious variant of the COVID-19 virus, the capital’s mayor said on Friday.On Wednesday, the education minister, Gavin Williamson, outlined a plan to delay the reopening of secondary schools, but open most prim

20-Year-Old Man Cuts Off Private Part Of 6-Year-Old Girl For Ritual In Bauchi
A 20-year-old man has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command.The man was nabbed for allegedly cutting off the private part of a six-year-old child for suspected ritual purposes, The PUNCH reports.The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Bauchi on Friday.
NEW YEAR! Eleven Injured, Forty-one Escape As Six Vehicles Crash Opposite Anambra Church
Eleven persons were on Friday seriously injured in a multiple motor accident in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state.The accident which occurred around 2pm opposite a Catholic Church in the area involved six vehicles with fifty-two persons on board.An eye witness said the crash was caused by excessive speeding resulting to loss of control

'We Will Crush COVID-19, Fight Corruption, Insecurity In 2021'- APC Governors Promise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have promised to put in place programmes to bring to an end coronavirus, insecurity, crime, and corruption in 2021.They, however, advised Nigerians to resist attempts by the opposition to politicize insecurity and economic issues.Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagud
Super Eagles & Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has tested positive for coronavirus on his return to Italy, his club confirmed on Friday.The 21-year-old Nigeria international has been sidelined since last November after dislocating his shoulder while representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, returned to his club on Thursday from holiday.

Kaduna Prince, Bashir Aminu Who Is To Become Next Emir Of Zazzau Dies Of COVID-19
The Zazzau Emirate of Kaduna State has lost two princes – Iyan Zazzau, Bashir Aminu and Talban Zazzau, Abubakar Pate.The duo died just over three months after the former Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris, joined his ancestors.DAILY POST gathered that COVID-19 complications claimed Aminu, who aspired to replaced Idris; while heart attack took Pate.The
West Brom v Arsenal : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date Saturday 2nd January,2021 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium The Hawthorns Referee Martin Atkinson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] West Brom [/size]West Brom will again be without the services of Conor Townsend through injury, while Jake Livermore is still absent as he serves the final game of his three-match suspension.Ki

Tottenham v Leeds : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Saturday 2nd January,2021 Time : 1:30 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee David Coote (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Mourinho opted to deploy a three-man defence against Wolves, but it would not be a surprise to see the Spurs manager revert to a 4-2-3-1 here after last weekend's
UPDATE: Donald Trump Extends Suspension Of Work Visas And Green Cards Over COVID 19
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a proclamation extending the suspension of issuance of work visas and green cards.Trump imposed the measures in April and June to protect job opportunities for American workers amid a rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The proclamation came hours before the president’s executive order

Kaduna Gov, Nasir El-Rufai Says Sexual Immorality In The State Is Partly Blame On Insecurity
The Kaduna government says the prevalence of sexual immorality is partly to blame for the state's security challenges.The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) this week demolished a hotel allegedly for being the proposed venue of a sex party advertised on social media.The agency demolished Asher Hotel and Bar in Bar
BREAKING: NLC Threatens To Embark On Strike Over Non-Payment Of Minimum Wages
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on industrial action in states that are yet to implement the new minimum wage and those owing workers salaries.This was contained in its New Year message signed by its president, Ayuba Wabba.Wabba noted that up till now, some states have refused to pay the new national minimum wage. “Acc

Harry Kane In Shock Transfer To Manchester City To Replace Aguero
Manchester City are planning a shock £90m bid for Tottenham captain, Harry Kane, next summer, according to BILD.City boss, Pep Guardiola, is exploring his options in replacing long-serving striker, Sergio Aguero.Kane has become one of the leading centre forwards in the world over the past few seasons, scoring 20 goals or more in all competitions
Hell-Woman, Faith Alhassan Throws Her Baby In The Well So She Can Get Back With Her Ex
Faith Alhassan threw her child in the well allegedly to enable her marry her former boyfriend who was not ready to accept her with a baby.Faith, who is a Secondary School certificate holder, said has no idea what came over her.Kaduna State Police command disclosed that on 28th December 2020 at about 7 am, the corpse of a baby girl was found in a w

Confusion As 27-year-old Nigerian, George Nkencho, Is Murdered In Ireland
A twenty-seven-year-old Nigerian man, George Nkencho, has been killed in Ireland, the Nigerians In Diaspora (NIDCOM) has announced.It is unclear what led to the controversial killing of Nkencho, but it is understood that the victim was killed by a police officer.Reacting to the incident, NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the kil
#RevolutionNow Convener, Omoyele Sowore Allegedly Arrested In Abuja
Rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, and other activists in Abuja who were carrying out a peaceful procession to mark the New Year have been arrested by Nigerian security forces.Eyewitnesses say policemen suspected to be with the Rapid Response Squad stormed Gudu junction in Abuja, swarmed on Sowore before carting him away with other ac

President Buhari To Address The Nation on The 1st of January 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari will make a New Year broadcast to the nation, the Presidency said on Thursday.The information was relayed via a statement by spokesman Garba Shehu.According to Shehu, the broadcast will commence at 7 am.“Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to join the network services of the Nigerian Tele
"Schools Won’t Resume Until Further Notice"- Osun Govt Gives Update Over COVID 19
The Osun State Government has postponed the resumption of schools in the state until further notice.Earlier, the state Ministry of Education had told public and private schools to resume January 4, 2021.These developments, the Ministry of Education in a statement signed by the Coordinating Director, C.K Olaniyan, said was due to the precautions ag

I Wrote Aye For Davido” - Runtown Voices Out As Davido Insists Tspize Wrote It (Video)
Nigerian artiste, Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known by his stage name, Runtown has disclosed that he wrote Davido’s hit song “Aye”.He made this disclosure during a question and answer session he had with his followers on micro blogging platform, Twitter on Wednesday December 30.During the interactive session titled #AskRunTown, an inquisitiv
Major Setbacks In Sporting Events, A Survey Of 2020 Worldwide
There are many setbacks in sporting events worldwide in the year 2020.Many competitions were postponed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally.However, the safety of athletes, players, management, fans, arena workers and everyone else is obviously the most important thing, particularly since the World Health Organization (

BREAKING: Nigerians Reportedly Raise Alarm Over “Racist Policies” In Italy
Nigerians in Italy have cried out over “racist policies”.The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) raised the alarm in a statement by Hodge Samson, the President, and Douglas Osawaru, the Secretary.They said a recent comment of a former minister of Giuseppe Conte government has re-echoed the need to reflect on the status of
Second Wave of COVID-19 is Deadlier – Ooni of Ife Sends Strong Warning to Nigerians
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has warned Nigerians of the second wave of COVID-19.The Ooni who is the Co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), gave the warning in his New Year message.He warned that the second phase of COVID-19 infections are deadlier than the first.”The pandemic is very much around.

We Bombed The Heart of Sambisa, Killed Insurgents - Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian Air Force has reportedly killed many insurgents during airstrikes on the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.The Defence Headquarters has said that many insurgents were killed after the Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes on Sambisa Forest in Borno State.DHQ spokesman, Maj. Gen. John Enenche in a statement titled ‘Air Task Force destr
Heartbroken Lady Destroys Her Boyfriend’s PlayStation Because He Cheated Her
A lady has taken the internet by surprise following the action she took as revenge on her boyfriend who cheated on her.In a video that was shared, the lady damages her boyfriend’s PlayStation 4, cut up some of his sneakers, and poured gooey items on them.The said lady had taken to her Insta-story to share how she discovered her man was having an

President Buhari Prevents CBN From Giving Money To Food Importers
President Muhammadu Buhari has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from providing foreign exchange for the importation of food items into the country.He said Nigerians ought to eat what they produce.President Buhari gave the directive at the fifth regular meeting with the presidential economic advisory council that held at the statehouse in A
Actress, Moyo Lawal Finally Dumps ‘Acting’ To Join ‘Onlyfans’
Actress, Moyo Lawal has hinted her followers on the possibility of joining OnlyFans — a website where users charge fans a subscription fee in exchange for X-rated content. The actress and entrepreneur took to her IG page to share a photo of a G-Wagon car an OnlyFans user acquired and stated that she could likely be joining the nude content site

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Is Ready to Become The First Woman Dictator in History At 32
Kim Jong-un's younger sister is quickly rising in prominence in North Korea to such an extent that she has been tipped as a possible rival to lead the country.After recently hitting back at rumours she was dead, Kim Yo-jong is said to be "ready to become the world's first female dictator in modern history" following a series of
There Might Be A Spike In Coronavirus Cases In January - Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has raised an alarm of January 2021 is a very tough month following the disregard for health protocols during the December holidays.Speaking at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29, Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu noted that the nation’s health system
Egyptian Man, Ahmed Bassem Zaki Jailed For 3 Years For Sexual Assault In #MeToo Case
An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced a former student to three years in prison for sexually harassing two young women, in a case that sparked outrage on social media under the #MeToo hashtag..The economic court, which tries cyber crimes, sentenced Ahmed Bassem Zaki “ to three years in prison, finding him guilty of sexually harassing two girls
Newcastle v Liverpool : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Wednesday 30th December,2020 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium St James' Park Referee Paul Tierney (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Newcastle [/size]Newcastle have a number of absentees themselves, with Jamaal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximin still feeling the effects of catching COVID-19.Jonjo Shelvey and Ryan Fras
Tottenham v Fulham : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Wednesday 30th December,2020 Time : 7:00 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee Peter Bankes (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Gareth Bale sustained another injury in last week's EFL Cup quarter-final win over Stoke City and subsequently missed the draw with Wolves at the weekend.Tott

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United Kingdom To Close All London Primary Schools As Coronavirus Cases Surge

20-Year-Old Man Cuts Off Private Part Of 6-Year-Old Girl For Ritual In Bauchi

NEW YEAR! Eleven Injured, Forty-one Escape As Six Vehicles Crash Opposite Anambra Church

'We Will Crush COVID-19, Fight Corruption, Insecurity In 2021'- APC Governors Promise

Super Eagles & Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Kaduna Prince, Bashir Aminu Who Is To Become Next Emir Of Zazzau Dies Of COVID-19

West Brom v Arsenal : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

Tottenham v Leeds : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

UPDATE: Donald Trump Extends Suspension Of Work Visas And Green Cards Over COVID 19

Kaduna Gov, Nasir El-Rufai Says Sexual Immorality In The State Is Partly Blame On Insecurity

BREAKING: NLC Threatens To Embark On Strike Over Non-Payment Of Minimum Wages

Harry Kane In Shock Transfer To Manchester City To Replace Aguero

Hell-Woman, Faith Alhassan Throws Her Baby In The Well So She Can Get Back With Her Ex

Confusion As 27-year-old Nigerian, George Nkencho, Is Murdered In Ireland

#RevolutionNow Convener, Omoyele Sowore Allegedly Arrested In Abuja

President Buhari To Address The Nation on The 1st of January 2021

"Schools Won’t Resume Until Further Notice"- Osun Govt Gives Update Over COVID 19

I Wrote Aye For Davido” - Runtown Voices Out As Davido Insists Tspize Wrote It (Video)

Major Setbacks In Sporting Events, A Survey Of 2020 Worldwide

BREAKING: Nigerians Reportedly Raise Alarm Over “Racist Policies” In Italy

Second Wave of COVID-19 is Deadlier – Ooni of Ife Sends Strong Warning to Nigerians

We Bombed The Heart of Sambisa, Killed Insurgents - Defence Headquarters

Heartbroken Lady Destroys Her Boyfriend’s PlayStation Because He Cheated Her

President Buhari Prevents CBN From Giving Money To Food Importers

Actress, Moyo Lawal Finally Dumps ‘Acting’ To Join ‘Onlyfans’

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Is Ready to Become The First Woman Dictator in History At 32

There Might Be A Spike In Coronavirus Cases In January - Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu

Egyptian Man, Ahmed Bassem Zaki Jailed For 3 Years For Sexual Assault In #MeToo Case

Newcastle v Liverpool : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

Tottenham v Fulham : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

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