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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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

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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

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

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

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

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

Nigerian Government Gives Wednesday As Deadline For NIN Registration For Diplomats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nigerian Man Hospitalized In India After Swallowing Cocaine During Drug Raid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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