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  • Ugandan Government Switches Internet Back On But Leaves Social Media Blocked

    . 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.
  • Governor Of Ondo State Akeredolu, Gives Herdsmen 7 Day Ultimatum To Vacate Ondo Forest

    . Governor Of Ondo State Akeredolu, Gives Herdsmen 7 Day Ultimatum To Vacate Ondo Forest

     Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has given seven days ultimatum to herdsmen to immediately vacate forest reserves within the state.Akeredolu who fumed over the nefarious activities of the herdsmen across the state on Monday stated that his administration will not fold its arms and allow a few individuals to turn the State into a haven o
  • Saraki Calls For The Prosecution And Arrest Of Doctors, Policemen Who Neglected Gunshot Victim

    . Saraki Calls For The Prosecution And Arrest Of Doctors, Policemen Who Neglected Gunshot Victim

    Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday reacted to the death of David Ntekim-Rex, a computer prodigy that was allegedly shot by armed robbers but denied treatment by hospital due to lack of police report.Saraki who was Senate President when the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act (2017)’ was passed called for the pr
  • NDLEA Seizes 21.9Kg Of Cocaine Abuja Airport In 2 Unclaimed Suitcases

    . NDLEA Seizes 21.9Kg Of Cocaine Abuja Airport In 2 Unclaimed Suitcases

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja has intercepted 21.9kg of cocaine.This is contained in a statement signed by the NDLEA airport Commander, Mr Kabir Tsakuwa on Monday in Abuja.The statement signed by the agency’s Spokesman, Deputy Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Jonah Achema, said th
  • Nigerian Doctor Who Was Suspended In The UK For Beating Son Gets Reinstated

    . Nigerian Doctor Who Was Suspended In The UK For Beating Son Gets Reinstated

    According to reports, Okunuga blamed his cultural upbringing in Nigeria for the act, because corporal punishments are common in the country.The 59-year-old medical personnel caned his son for misbehaving in school and made him stand one leg with his arms in the air while he kicked him and also caned the boy’s open palms with a walking stick.The
  • Nigerian Government Gives Wednesday As Deadline For NIN Registration For Diplomats

    . Nigerian Government Gives Wednesday As Deadline For NIN Registration For Diplomats

     On Sunday, the Nigerian Government insisted that the deadlines given for the registration of all Subscriber Identification Modules with valid National Identity Numbers were still in force.It also declared that the NIN was mandatory for diplomats who reside in Nigeria and all other lawful residents across the country.Asked whether the Federal Gover
  • Bandits Kidnap, Kill Catholic Priest, Rev. Father John Gbakaan Yaji In Niger State

    .. Bandits Kidnap, Kill Catholic Priest, Rev. Father John Gbakaan Yaji In Niger State

     A Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Minna, Rev.Father John Gbakaan Yaji has allegedly been kidnapped and killed by bandits in Tufa village along Lambata-Lapai road in Niger State.The Rev father Yaji was abducted on Friday night in Tufa village on his way back to his station after attending a church program alongside his fellow priests and killed b
  • Photos Of The Particles Remaining After Fire Razed Ijesha Market In Lagos

    .. Photos Of The Particles Remaining After Fire Razed Ijesha Market In Lagos

     Here are photos of what is left of Ijesha fire after the fire incident. Recall a fire outbreak that occurred at Ijesha Market in Lagos on Saturday led to the destruction of several properties.The fire, which started around 5 p.m raged till late in the night because of the difficulties experienced by fire fighters, Ibrahim Farinloye, the acting coo
  • Lagos Computer Village Thrown Into Confusion As Police Arrest 3 Kidnappers Inside Tunnel (Photo)

    .. Lagos Computer Village Thrown Into Confusion As Police Arrest 3 Kidnappers Inside Tunnel (Photo)

     There was tension on Saturday at the busy Computer Village market in the Ikeja area of Lagos State after three suspected kidnappers were caught inside a tunnel and arrested by police operatives.SaharaReporters learnt that some traders in the market raised the alarm that some criminal elements were hiding in the tunnel, which passes through the mar
  • Presidents Barack Obama & George W. Bush's Pastor, Kirbyjon H. Caldwell Jailed 7 Years For Fraud

    . Presidents Barack Obama & George W. Bush's Pastor, Kirbyjon H. Caldwell Jailed 7 Years For Fraud

     A Texas megachurch pastor and former spiritual adviser to Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush has been sentenced to six years in prison for bilking investors out of millions of dollars.Kirbyjon H. Caldwell, 67, was sentenced Wednesday in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he and his co-defendant, Gregory A. Smith, were indicted in 2018.Caldwell,
  • BREAKING! Former Nigerian Minister And Senator, Jubril Martins-Kuye Is Dead

    . BREAKING! Former Nigerian Minister And Senator, Jubril Martins-Kuye Is Dead

     A former Nigerian Minister and Senator, Jubril Martins-Kuye is dead.Martins-Kuye was said to have died on Sunday morning.The octogenarian was a grassroots politician who became a Senator during the third republic.The current Senator representing Ogun East, Lekan Mustapha confirmed the demise of Martins-Kuye.Senator Mustapha described the death of
  • President Buhari Appoints Former Lagos State Governor, Buba Marwa As Chairman Of NDLEA

    . President Buhari Appoints Former Lagos State Governor, Buba Marwa As Chairman Of NDLEA

     President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Military Administrator of Lagos and Borno States, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Before his recent appointment, the close ally of the President had worked assiduously as Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee for the Eliminat
  • Nigerian Man Hospitalized In India After Swallowing Cocaine During Drug Raid

    . Nigerian Man Hospitalized In India After Swallowing Cocaine During Drug Raid

     It has been reported that a Nigerian national has been hospitalized in India.The man had t be sent to hospital after he swallowed Cocaine during a raid conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in upscale Juhu, Mumbai.According to journalist, Pratik Salunke, the high drama unfolded outside a five-star hotel in Juhu on Thursday, January 14, w
  • Police Officer, Bright Akhimien & Wife Welcome Sextuplets After 7 Years Of Childlessness

    . Police Officer, Bright Akhimien & Wife Welcome Sextuplets After 7 Years Of Childlessness

     [size=10pt] File photo [/size] The story has been told of a Nigerian police officers, Mr. Bright Akhimien, who welcomed sextuplets with his wife after seven years.According to Vanguard, it has been a bittersweet experience for Mr. Bright Akhimien, a police officer serving in Eleme, Rivers State, and wife, Joyce, after God answered their praye
  • Photos Of Young Lady, Jeremiah Blessing Shot By Gunmen In PH For Resisting Rap3

    . Photos Of Young Lady, Jeremiah Blessing Shot By Gunmen In PH For Resisting Rap3

     The face of Jeremiah Blessing, a young lady who was shot after resisting rape has bene revealed.President of Student Union Government, Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, Comrade ThankGod Nlenya Igwe, recently visited the young lady. Recall that the victim, Jeremiah Blessing, a native of Akwa Ibom and a 200 level stud
  • Suspected Yahoo Boy Caught With His Girlfriend, Blessing Akpovwovwo's Dead Body In Delta

    .. Suspected Yahoo Boy Caught With His Girlfriend, Blessing Akpovwovwo's Dead Body In Delta

     A suspected Internet fraudster popularly called yahoo boy has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command with the corpse of his girlfriend after he was caught attempting to dump the body of the lady, Blessing Akpovwovwo, in a bush.The suspect, said to be a resident of Urhuoka, Abraka in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of
  • COVID-19! "School Resumption Should Be Postponed By Three Months" - House Of Reps

    . COVID-19! "School Resumption Should Be Postponed By Three Months" - House Of Reps

     The House of Reps has asked that school resumption in the country be postponed by three months to put in necessary safety measures in wake of the ravaging COVID-19 virus.This is as the House faulted the Federal Government for approving that schools resume on Monday.The House claims that officials did not consult the relevant committees of the Nati
  • Nigerian Man Narrates How His Sister Was Allegedly Beaten To Death By Her Husband In Italy

    .. Nigerian Man Narrates How His Sister Was Allegedly Beaten To Death By Her Husband In Italy

     A Nigerian man has allegedly killed his wife after beating her severely in Italy.A Twitter user, with username @uncle_seye, shared the story as he revealed that his sister has been beaten to death by her husband.According to him, they spoke to his sister 20 minutes before the incident happened. The grieving man said he wished his sister, Temitope
  • Zamfara State Police Command Launches Drones To Track, Fight Armed Bandits

    . Zamfara State Police Command Launches Drones To Track, Fight Armed Bandits

     The Zamfara State Police Command said it has started using Digital Technology to improve security of the State in its operations against armed bandits operating in the state.The state CP, Abutu Yaro stated this at Mobile Police Force, 42 Squadron Base in Gusau, the state capital in continuation of his familiarisation visit to all Police formations
  • Unauthorized Persons Sewing Fake Amotekun Uniforms Arrested In Ibadan (Photos)

    .. Unauthorized Persons Sewing Fake Amotekun Uniforms Arrested In Ibadan (Photos)

     Some unauthorised tailors said to have been sewing fake uniforms of the Oyo State Security Network Agency otherwise called Amotekun to unscrupulous elements in the state have been arrested.Making this disclosure on ‘FRESH 105.9 FM Political Circuit’ on Saturday was the Chairman of the Amotekun Corps, Gen. Kunle Togun (retd.).The Amotekun chief
  • Manchester City v Palace : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester City v Palace : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Sunday 17th January,2021 Time : 8:15 pm Stadium  Etihad Stadium Referee Lee Mason (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]City will again be without the services of Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake through injury, while Sergio Aguero is unavailable due to self-isolation rules.Guardiola revealed dur
  • Liverpool v Manchester United : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Liverpool v Manchester United : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Sunday 17th January,2021 Time : 5:30 pm Stadium  Anfield Referee Paul Tierney (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Liverpool [/size]Klopp has refused to rule out the prospect of Joel Matip returning in time for this match, with the centre-back set to return to training ahead of the contest.The German's pre-matc
  • Sheffield Utd v Tottenham : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Sheffield Utd v Tottenham : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Sunday 17th January,2021 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium  Bramall Lane Referee  Andre Marriner (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Sheffield United [/size]Barring any late fitness issues, Wilder could opt against making any alterations to his Sheffield United XI.Oliver Burke is likely to keep his spot in the side ahead
  • Azman Airline Staff Collapses As Passengers Fight Over Cancelled Flight To Lagos

    . Azman Airline Staff Collapses As Passengers Fight Over Cancelled Flight To Lagos

     There was chaos on Friday night at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, after Azman airline cancelled a trip to Lagos.The chaos started when passengers of an Azman flight from Kano to Lagos were informed that the flight, which was earlier rescheduled from 7:30am to 8:30pm, had been cancelled.Passengers who were frustrated protested ag
  • Nigeria Ranks Lowest Amongst List Of 15 Most Powerful Passports For 2021

    . Nigeria Ranks Lowest Amongst List Of 15 Most Powerful Passports For 2021

     The Henley Passport Index for 2021 was released on January 5, 2021 and Nigeria is at number 97 on the ranking with access to 46 countries.Citizens of the land of the rising sun, Japan, that has been hogging the number 1 spot for 3 years have access to 191 countries, without prior visa.The Henley Passport Index is based on data from the Internation
  • US VP Elect, Kamala Harris Finally Get Congratulatory Message From Donald Trump Administration

    .. US VP Elect, Kamala Harris Finally Get Congratulatory Message From Donald Trump Administration

     Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States of America has finally called the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris offering assistance.This development marks the first contact at that level between the Donald Trump administration and the incoming administration.The Vice President has increasingly taken on the public roles involved in governm
  • Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Includes His Son, Babajide In Committee To Select Appointees For 2nd Term

    . Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Includes His Son, Babajide In Committee To Select Appointees For 2nd Term

     Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Friday, included his son, Babajide Akeredolu, in the committee that will select appointees for his second term administration.The committee tagged as Handover Strategy and Implementation Committee was set up ahead of the governor’s second term inauguration in February and is made up of a 6-man com
  • Fulham v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

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

     Date :Saturday 16th January,2021 Time : 6:30 pm Stadium   Elland Road Referee   Kevin Friend (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Fulham [/size]Fulham will again be without the services of Tom Cairney and Mario Lemina through injury, while Aleksandar Mitrovic is a doubt for the contest at Craven Cottage but could yet
  • COVID-19! 13 Killed, 29 Have Allergic Reactions After Receiving Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine In Norway

    .. COVID-19! 13 Killed, 29 Have Allergic Reactions After Receiving Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine In Norway

     Norwegian Public Health Institute has updated its Covid-19 vaccination guidelines following the death of 13 people who received the Pfizer-BionTech vaccine jab.There were also 29 vaccine recipients who had developed significant side effects, including nine serious cases and seven mild ones.All Covid-19 vaccines can sometimes cause adverse reaction
  • COVID-19! Edo State Government Postpones Resumption Of Schools In The State

    . COVID-19! Edo State Government Postpones Resumption Of Schools In The State

     The government of Edo State has reportedly postponed the resumption of all primary and secondary schools.The resumption was postponed to Monday, February 1, 2021.Gov. Godwin Obaseki disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing in Benin City.He stressed that the state government will officially carry out an assessment of health facilities across th

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