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Ekiti hospital delivers mentally-challenged woman of twins

October 2, 2022

A mentally-challenged woman in Ekiti, popularly called `Iya Kamo’, was delivered a set of twins, a...

Gunmen, who attacked Maranatha Baptist Church and St Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Ungwan Aku, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, have demanded N100m ransom for the 36 worshippers in their custody.

Metro

Gunmen abduct Kwara monarch, wife, driver

The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Metro

Police: Two ‘POS robbers’ killed in jungle...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one Ginikanwa Izuoba in the Enugu-Otu, Aguleri flood.

Metro

NEMA: One dead, 651,000 displaced in Anambra flood

Metro

Police investigate death of man mauled by dogs in Lagos

National

Nigeria

NDLEA arrests two Malians over attempt to export drugs illegally

October 2, 2022

The Marine Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebute Ero jetty, Lagos...

Nigeria

Abia NLC begs IPOB not to interfere in 2023 census

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) chapter said it was still reviewing the processes leading to the appointment of Professor Adenike Oladiji, as the eighth substantive Vice-chancellor.

Nigeria

ASUU: Nigeria experiencing internal colonialism

Nigeria

ADC candidate: Nigeria will be stronger after 2023...

Nigeria

Yakubu Dogara: Muhammadu Buhari okays CFR national...

Latest News

Kayode Opeifa: Nigeria needs Bola Tinubu-Kashim Shettima’s ticket now

Report: Renewable energy industry promising over 76,000 jobs

Lula da Silva leads polls as Brazil votes in tense presidential contest

Nigerian government says second Niger Bridge 95% ready

Godwin Emefiele: CBN to accelerate intervention in critical sectors

Ukraine presses counteroffensive after Russian setback

TASS: Russian deputy premier says restoration of Nord Stream possible

Pope Francis begs Vladimir Putin to end ‘spiral of violence and death’, fears nuclear war

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq vows to return stronger from injury

Back to Oyo Agodi Governor’s Office

Real Madrid supremo insisting on European Super League

European heads condemn Russian annexations in Ukraine

NDLEA arrests ex-footballer, two others for illicit drugs smuggling

Toyin Amuzu: PDP set to rescue Nigeria

Ukraine’s retaking of Lyman key for neighbouring Luhansk region – governor

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Business

According a new report, increased demand for solar power will drive a more than two-fold jump in the number of Nigerians working in the renewable energy sector by 2023.

Energy

Report: Renewable energy industry promising over 76,000 jobs

October 2, 2022

Nigeria is expected to see a job placement surge in her renewable industry which is predicted to...

The second Niger bridge has reached 95 per cent completion and will be ready for use by the beginning of 2024.

Transport

Nigerian government says second Niger Bridge 95% ready

October 2, 2022

The second Niger bridge has reached 95 per cent completion and will be ready for use by the...

Energy

NNPC acquires downstream assets of OVH Energy

October 2, 2022

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has acquired the downstream assets of OVH Energy...

The chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, Otunba Abimbola Ogunbanjo, has stepped down from the board of the company.

Markets

Abimbola Ogunbanjo steps down as NGX Group chairman

FILE PHOTO - A gas station attendant pumps fuel into a customer's car at the NNPC Mega petrol station in Abuja, Nigeria March 19, 2020. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde-File Photo

Energy

NMDPRA shuts 16 gas plants, filling stations in Edo

Energy

Italy’s Eni says Russia will not supply gas...

Transport

ICAO, Qatar to partner Nigeria on aviation university

Pipes from Latvijas Gaze's underground gas storage facility in Incukalns

Energy

Russia suspends gas to Italy after Austria ‘problem’

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, appealed to contestants and their media representatives to commit to issue-based campaigns and avoid insults and personal attacks as the election campaigns begin.

Economy

Muhammadu Buhari: Interest rate increase will insulate...

Politics

Kayode Opeifa: Nigeria needs Bola Tinubu-Kashim Shettima’s...

October 2, 2022

Former Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, has said the Tinubu/Shetimma...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to assert its independence by ensuring that the full weight of the law is brought to bear on parties that have introduced the illegal “place holder“ candidate into the nation’s political lexicon.

Politics

Toyin Amuzu: PDP set to rescue Nigeria

Nigerian actress Rahama Sadau has distanced herself from the Tinubu-Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team.

Politics

Nigerian actress Rahama Sadau distances self from...

Politics

2023: Simon Lalong calls for cooperation for peaceful...

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has kicked off his 2023 Presidential campaign with a public presentation of three books written in his honour.

Politics

Igbo rap Atiku Abubakar over 2027/2031 presidency offer

Africa

Burkina Faso soldiers are seen deployed in Ouagadougou on September 30, 2022. Photo by Olympia DE MAISMONT - AFP)

Africa

UN chief concerned over coup in Burkina Faso

October 2, 2022

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the situation in Burkina...

Africa

AFRIMA appoints Makhtar Diop as Senegal country...

A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN and Congolese officials said on Saturday, in the latest violence to hit the conflict-torn region.

Africa

UN peacekeeper killed in eastern DR Congo

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has commended the cooperation and synergy between the One Hundred and Ninety-Four (194) member countries of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) which has facilitated worldwide police cooperation for enhanced crime control.

Africa

Interpol arrests two Nigerian ‘cyber...

Burkina Faso’s army captain, Ibrahim Traore, announced Friday night that the army had seized power and ousted military leader Paul Henri Damiba, who himself had taken power in a coup only eight months ago.

Africa

Coup d’état: Burkina Faso soldiers overthrow Paul...

World

Brazil's former President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is greeted after casting his vote during the presidential election, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil Oct. 2, 2022. REUTERS-Amanda Perobelli

World

Lula da Silva leads polls as Brazil votes in tense presidential...

October 2, 2022

Brazilians cast their votes on Sunday in the first round of their country's most polarized election...

Service members of pro-Russian troops fire a mortar outside Donetsk

World

Ukraine presses counteroffensive after Russian setback

St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)

World

TASS: Russian deputy premier says restoration of Nord...

FILE PHOTO - Pope Francis visits Matera for the conclusion of the 27th National Eucharistic Congress, in Matera, Italy September 25, 2022. Vatican Media-Handout via REUTERS

World

Pope Francis begs Vladimir Putin to end ‘spiral...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo by Handout - UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE - AFP) -

World

European heads condemn Russian annexations in Ukraine

Sports

Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq, on Sunday, sustained an injury in Real Sociedad’s away defeat to Getafe.

Football

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq vows to return stronger from injury

October 2, 2022

Sadiq has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after sustaining a cruciate ligament...

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez again insisted on the idea of a European Super League when speaking at a club members assembly on Sunday.

Football

Real Madrid supremo insisting on European Super League

October 2, 2022

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez again insisted on the idea of a European Super League when...

Last summer was the most traumatic in Lionel Messi’s career. Although there was no shortage of media speculation and broken relationships in 2020, when he formally requested to leave Barcelona, the manner in which he was left at the altar by Joan Laporta two years later was bound to have a major impact on him.

Football

Lionel Messi can become best player in world again

October 2, 2022

Lionel Messi showed against Nice he has the quality to become the world’s best player again...

Football

FIFA president: Indonesia stadium stampede a...

New York, Gbr. 07th Sep, 2022. New York Flushing Meadows US Open Day 10 07/09/2022 YO DE MAN! Frances Tiafoe (USA) celebrates as he wins quarter final match Credit: Roger Parker/Alamy Live News

Tennis

Rising tennis star Frances Tiafoe staying focused...

World

At least 174 dead in Indonesian football crush

Cristiano Ronaldo will not start Manchester United's first official match. At least, that's what they say in England. Ten Hag will opt for other players for the starting eleven.

Football

Erik Ten Hag: Cristiano Ronaldo will silence critics

Football

Indonesia: At least 174 dead in football stadium...

Arsenal underlined their credentials as genuine contenders for the Premier League title with an impressive 3-1 win over 10-man Tottenham in a bruising north London derby on Saturday.

Football

Arsenal see off 10-man Tottenham in north London derby

Art

Speaking to the media on his arrival in Ghana, Harvey Mason Jr, noted that the Recording Academy recently had a meeting with leaders of the Afrobeats community including producers, songwriters, executives and others to learn more about the genre – and will continue to do so.

Music

Recording Academy boss: We’re learning more about Afrobeats amid...

September 26, 2022

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards, has...

The big list is out, the much-anticipated Nominees List of the prestigious African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) has been released by the organizers. After a two-year period of virtual shows due to the impact of the pandemic, AFRIMMA Awards is set to return with an in-person ceremony on the 19th of November at the Gilley’s Event Center in Dallas, Texas.

Music

AFRIMMA 2022 nominees unveiled

September 24, 2022

The big list is out, the much-anticipated Nominees List of the prestigious African Muzik Magazine...

Film

Netflix is testing a new way to tackle password sharing in Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic (as reported first by Bloomberg).

Film

Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’

September 25, 2022

With many viewers not even able to get through the first episode, Netflix has warned users about...

Netflix has dismissed its copyright infringement lawsuit against Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the creators behind The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, as reported earlier by Variety and Deadline.

Film

Netflix drops lawsuit against the unofficial Bridgerton...

September 24, 2022

Netflix has dismissed its copyright infringement lawsuit against Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the...

People

At least, many actors have voiced their frustrations at different times. So, when beautiful actress, Olamide Oyindamola Odunlade popularly known as “Olamideoyin Omomala,” penned her recent experience on her Instagram page, it came as no surprise.

People

Olamide Odunlade: Joining witch society, better than Nollywood

October 2, 2022

“It is better to join a witch society than being in Nollywood but God is with me. I have always...

Queen Elizabeth II died of “old age” at 3-10 pm (1410 GMT) on September 8, according to her death certificate newly released on Thursday by the National Records of Scotland.

People

Death certificate shows Queen Elizabeth died of old age

September 29, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II died of “old age” at 3:10 pm (1410 GMT) on September 8, according to her death...

Technology

Google will be refunding all Stadia hardware purchased through the Google Store as well as all the games and add-on content purchased from the Stadia store. Google expects those refunds will be completed in mid-January.

Technology

Google shutting down its cloud gaming service Stadia

September 29, 2022

Google is shutting down Stadia, its cloud gaming service. The service will remain live for players...

Football

FIFA ends video game partnership with EA Sports after 30 years

September 29, 2022

One of the biggest franchises in video game history is coming to an end on Friday with the release...

Google’s philanthropy arm Google.org has pledged $25 million to empower women and girls in Africa.

Internet

Google announces six new features on search

September 29, 2022

Google has announced six new features and developments on a search to help people gather and...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is holding its quadrennial main conference until October 14 in Bucharest, with all eyes on who its next secretary-general will be.

Technology

ITU: Five things to know about the UN telecoms agency

September 28, 2022

The UN’s telecoms agency, which chooses either an American or a Russian as its new chief on...

Following the completion of The Merge upgrade, Ethereum (ETH) transitioned into a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, helping the blockchain become energy efficient and secure.

Cryptocurrency

MEV bot earns $1 million but loses everything to hacker an hour...

September 28, 2022

In a Twitter thread, Robert Miller, who works at the research firm Flashbots, shared how a Maximal...

The new For Mac lineup with the K380 top left, the Lift top right, the MX Mechanical Mini bottom left, and the MX Master 3S bottom right.

Technology

Logitech announces its first mechanical keyboard specifically...

September 28, 2022

Logitech’s MX Mechanical Mini for Mac is the company’s first mechanical keyboard that’s “optimized...

Opinion

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has appointed Festus Adedayo as his special adviser on media and publicity.

Opinion