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![FRESH UPDATE: FG Reportedly Orders NBC To Shut Down BBNAIJA Over Fear Of COVID 19]()
The Federal Government has reportedly ordered Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to take Big Brother Naija (BBN) off the air, over fears of a possible spread of COVID-19 among housemates.Armstrong Idachaba, acting director-general of the NBC, on Wednesday, told senior management members that he had been directed by the minister of information ...![.]()
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![PHOTOS: Nigeria Air Force Names Two More Suspects In Connection to Arotile's Death]()
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Friday handed over to the Kaduna State Police Command, the three suspects allegedly involved in the accident that led to the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile on July 14.The suspects were handed over to CSP Edward Omosanyin by the Commander 453 NAF Base Service Group, Group Capt. Hadi Ahmed at the NAF Base K ...![.]()
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![D’banj Vindicated As Rape Allegations Against Him Proves False [Details Inside]]()
D’Banj was accused of rape by a lady, and his issue resurfaced few months ago after many Nigerians began ranting on social media for justice.A statement released read “Finally D’banj vindicated !!! Nigerian police clears D’banj 100% after fully carrying out their investigation and in parallel Seyitann pleaded and withdrew her petition.We ...![.]()
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![Lesbian Woman, Solar-Wilson Accused TV Host Of Using Her Platform To Promote Homophobia In Nigeria]()
Nigerian Lesbian woman, Moji Solar-Wilson, has accused TV host Morayo Afolabi-Brown of using her platform to promote homophobia in Nigeria after she made a comment on her show.Recently, Morayo who hosts Your View on TVC, had an episode where she and her panelists deliberated on the challenges of parenting abroad.During the show, Morayo spoke of ho ...![.]()
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![China Orders Closure of US Consulate in Retaliation As Tension Mounts]()
China has ordered the United States to close its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu, retaliating against Washington’s move earlier this week to shut down the Chinese consulate in the city of Houston.The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday the Chengdu mission’s closure was a “legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonabl ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: Sultan Of Muhammad Abubakar Declares Friday As Eid-el-Kabir Day]()
Friday, 31st July 2020, as been declared as the day of Eid-el-Kabir by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar.He also advised on how to observe prayers across the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.According to him: “In view of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all the District Heads and Im ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: How 102 Health Workers Tested Positive For Coronavirus In Nasarawa]()
The state NMA Chairman, Peter Umaru, who is one of the victims of the virus disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, July 23, 2020.The President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Peter Idoko, is also said to be among the states’ health workers who contracted the virus.But according to Nan, both Idok ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: Federal Govt. Approves N75bn Fund For Nigerian Youths Between 18 & 35 Years]()
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) authorized the sum of N75 billion for the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF). This is to offer financial backup for creative youths.FG Approves N75bn Fund for Nigerian Youths Between 18 & 35 YearsThe NYIF, also called ‘the Youth Bank’, would generate financial backing for the crea ...![.]()
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![JUST IN: WHO React Over COVID 19 Vaccines Claiming To Be Used For Only Wealthy People]()
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has reacted to insinuations that the Coronavirus vaccines when available would be for the wealthy.WHO’s Head of emergency programmes, Mike Ryan, assured that the vaccine when available will be for both the rich and poor.Ryan who disclosed this at an event on Thursday said: “And we need to be fair about this ...![.]()
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![President Buhari Wears Face Mask For The First Time As He Arrives in Bomako (Photos)]()
West African leaders including Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Bamako, the Malian capital to find a solution to the worsening political crisis in the francophone country.“President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday morning departed for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the ECOWAS Special Env ...![.]()
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![NDDC Contracts Allegation: House of Reps Drag Akpabio to Court For Perjury, Defamation]()
House of Representatives has resolved to institute a legal suit against Godswill Akpabio , the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, following the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum.On Tuesday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila issued an ultimatum to the minister to publish the names of lawmakers whom he claimed had receive ...![.]()
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![PHOTOS: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Set To Be Commissioned]()
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (IATA: KAN, ICAO: DNKN) is an airport serving Kano, the capital city of Kano State of Nigeria. It was a Royal Air Force station before the country became independent. It is the main airport serving northern Nigeria and was named after politician Aminu Kano. The airport has an international and a domestic ter ...![.]()
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![All Tenants To Start Paying 6% Stamp Duty in Nigeria]()
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed landlords and property agents to charge six percent Stamp Duty on all tenancy and lease agreements.The directive was issued through a statement by the Director, Communications and Liaison Department of the agency, Abdullahi Ahmad. “Property-related transactions like tenancy or lease agreeme ...![.]()
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![Oyo State Sets To Begin Arrest Of People Without Face Masks]()
It’s bad news for those moving about without face masks as the Oyo State government will soon begin the arrest and prosecution of defaulters.This was disclosed Wednesday by the State Coordinator, Emergency Operation Centre, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, during a visit to Bodija Market in Ibadan.Ladipo spoke during the commencement of the persuasive enforcem ...![.]()
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![President Buhari To Travel Out Of Nigeria For The First Time In 5 Months]()
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali, on a one-day visit.This will be the president’s first trip out of the country after Nigeria recorded its first COVID-19 case on February 27.The president’s last known trip abroad was on February 7 when he travelled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 33rd ordinary s ...![.]()
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![VIDEO: Angry Job Seekers Storm Street Of Abuja As They Express Displeasure Over Lack Of Job]()
An unemployed graduate on Wednesday took to the streets of Abuja to express displeasure over difficulties in finding a job.The job seeker identified as Ogebe Abutu marched peacefully with a banner in his hand.He said he had no form of job and was ready to work if provided with any.Displayed on the banner was his mobile phone number and a ‘mini C ...![.]()
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![Third Mainland Bridge Will Be Closed This Friday Midnight]()
Federal Government has said the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed on Friday midnight and will not be reopened until January 2021.Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who confirmed this at a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, called on motorists in Lagos to be patient with the repairs.He said that the Third Mainland bridge, which links t ...![.]()
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![Governor Ganduje Suspends Eid-el-Kabir Festivities as Covid-19 Cases Increase in Kano]()
To stop spread of coronavirus in Kano, the State Government today suspended all traditional festivities in the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.The gathering for Hawan Daushe - the paying of visit on the Governor by Emirs and massing of Emirs at Shettima House, among other traditional outings by the Emirates have been suspended.Commissioner fo ...![.]()
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![Actor, Gideon Okeke Narrates His Ugly Incident With CEO Of Ebony Life TV, Mo Abudu]()
Nollywood actor, Gideon Okeke has jumped on social media to share how CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mo Abudu threatened his acting career several years ago.According to him, she simply did not like truthfulness and went as far as saying no one will call him for jobs when Tinsel ends.He then thanked her for reminding him that there is God, and He is not he ...![.]()
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![BREAKING: Ekiti State Gov., Kayode Fayemi Tests Positive For COVID-19]()
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor made the announcement on his Twitter page.He said he is self-isolating and has dedicated critical task to his deputy.He wrote, “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive.“I’m generally ok and I’m already self isolating at home and ...![.]()
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![Sudan's Former President, Bashir On Trial Over 1989 Coup That Brought Him To Power]()
Sudan's former President Omar al-Bashir, who was overthrown last year by the military in the face of mass protests against his rule, has gone on trial in the capital over his role in a coup that brought him to power more than 30 years ago.Al-Bashir, who has been jailed in Khartoum since his removal, faces charges of undermining the constituti ...![.]()
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![31 Year Old Sunday Akpeji Finally Jailed For Defiling 7 Year Old Girl in Edo]()
A 31-year-old-man, Sunday Akpeji, who raped a 7-year-old girl on the 19th of August, 2019, has been convicted and jailed for 9 years.It was gathered that the ugly incident took place at Igarra, Edo State. He was convicted yesterday.Sunday was sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour without an option of fine. He would also be register ...![.]()
31 Year Old Sunday Akpeji Finally Jailed For Defiling 7 Year Old Girl in Edo -
![COVID-19: Oyo State Government Cancels Third Term, Announces School Resumption Date]()
The Oyo State government has approved the cancellation of the third term for the 2019/2020 session with promotion of students to be based on their academic performance of the first and second terms.This decision by the state executive council was confirmed to Nigerian Tribune by state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunka ...![.]()
COVID-19: Oyo State Government Cancels Third Term, Announces School Resumption Date -
![President Buhari Proposes N12.66 Trillion As 2021 Budget]()
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the Nigerian Government’s aggregate expenditure for the 2021 financial year is N12.66 trillion.He also said that the 2021 budget would be based on an oil benchmark of $40 per barrel of crude oil.President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday read on the floor of the Senate, the 2020 – 2021 Medium ...![.]()
President Buhari Proposes N12.66 Trillion As 2021 Budget -
![Liverpool v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Date :Wednesday 22nd July,2020 Time : 8:15pm Stadium Anfield Referee Andre Marriner (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: Liverpool will finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy for the very first time on Wednesday night when they welcome Champions League-chasing Chelsea to Anfield in their final home game of an unforgettable seaso ...![.]()
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![Manchester United v West Ham : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Date :Wednesday 22nd July,2020 Time : 6:00pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Paul Tierney (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Manchester United have the chance to move into the top four of the Premier League table for the first time since September when they welcome West Ham United to Old Trafford on Wed ...![.]()
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![Detail of President Buhari's Closed Door Meeting With Goodluck Jonathan Released]()
The Presidency have released details of the private meeting with ex President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa.According to the information, President Muhammadu Buhari will discuss with leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the crisis rocking Mali.He spoke on Tuesday while receiving reports from ECOWA ...![.]()
Detail of President Buhari's Closed Door Meeting With Goodluck Jonathan Released -
![Tension Rise as Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi Sacks Over 1,000 Aides]()
Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi, has sacked over 1,000 aides from 350 local government area liaison offices and development centres management committee in the state. In a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this was disclosed by Governor Umahi on Monday, July 20, during a virtual swearing-in of some special assistants and caretaker cha ...![.]()
Tension Rise as Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi Sacks Over 1,000 Aides -
![Sulaiman Nguroje, 39 Arrested For Constantly Defiling His 9 Year Old Daughter in Adamawa]()
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by the Adamawa state police command for reportedly defiling his 9-year-old daughter. Adamawa police command spokesperson, Sulaiman Nguroje said the suspect has made confessional statements and the victim is undergoing medical check up.The statement read; “Adamawa State police command wishes to inform the gene ...![.]()
Sulaiman Nguroje, 39 Arrested For Constantly Defiling His 9 Year Old Daughter in Adamawa -
![Aston Villa v Arsenal : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Date :Tuesday 21st July,2020 Time : 8:15pm Stadium Villa Park Referee Chris Kavanagh (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Aston Villa [/size]Aston Villa will be looking to give their survival hopes a boost when they play the penultimate game of their 2019-20 Premier League season at home to Arsenal on Tuesday night.Dean Smith& ...![.]()
Aston Villa v Arsenal : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
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