Trump announces unprecedented action against China

US President, Donald Trump on Friday, launched a blistering attack on China,
announcing a string of unprecedented actions against  the communist state, that brings the US- China relationship to an all time low.

President Trump terminates US ties with World Health Organization

President Donald Trump has announced that the US is terminating its ties with the World Health Organization, WHO, and will suspend all funding to the organization.

15 former African Presidents and Prime Minister back Adesina over calls for independent investigation against him

A coalition of 15 former African presidents and a prime minister have publicly expressed their support for the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina, following calls for an independent investigation against him by the United States government. 

NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt shut down over COVID-19 scare

The corporate headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt has been shut down following a COVID-19 scare.

In Nigeria where we share the same skin colour, it is tribalism and genocide - Banky W comments on killings in Jos and Kaduna

Banky W has commented on the incidents which has happened in the United States and Nigeria in the last few days. 

US has belittled AfDB — Obasanjo writes over calls for probe of Akinwumi Adesina

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lashed out at the United States Government over calls for independent investigation of the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina. 

I’m innocent of the trumped up allegations leveled against me- African Development Bank’s president, Akinwunmi Adesina says

Akinwunmi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has denied all the allegations of wrongdoing leveled against him by some staff of the bank

Nigeria suspends evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad due to the Coronavirus pandemic

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, has announced the suspension of the evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.

President Buhari has not cancelled memos and appointments signed off by late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari - Presidency

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, has dismissed media reports that President Buhari has cancelled over 150 memos and appointments signed off by his former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who died on April 17, after battling COVID-19

Three storey building partially collapses in Lagos

A three-storey building located at No. 6 Olonode Street, Ebute Metta in Lagos state, partially collapsed today May 25. Thankfully no life was lost and no one was injured in the incident.

'I sold Club World Cup medal to buy cocaine, it lasted for two days' - Ex-footballer Flavio Donizete reveals 13-year battle with drug addiction

Former Brazilian club, Sao Paulo defender Flavio Donizete, has revealed how his addiction to cocaine made him sell his most prized asset as a footballer just so he could feed his drug habit.

Many stranded as Anambra government mounts a giant gate at its section of the River Niger Bridge

The Anambra government has closed the state's section of the River Niger Bridge by mounting a giant gate at the spot. 

Barcelona coach Quique Setien hits back at Lionel Messi for saying they can't win the Champions League playing in his style

Barcelona coach, Quique Setien has hit back at Lionel Messi while defending his tactical philosophy after the superstar footballer said they can't win Champions League playing in his style.

Lockdown won’t go longer than necessary – President Buhari assures Nigerians

President Buhari has assured Nigerians that the current lockdown put in place to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus, will not go longer than necessary as it would be ''reviewed from time to time to ease the increasing hardships on the people''.

NDLEA uncovers first-ever hashish oil lab in Lagos, arrests owner

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a secret laboratory where hashish oil is manufactured in Lagos.

Malabu Oil Deal: Nigerian government's $1bn lawsuit against Shell and Eni struck out by UK court

The Nigerian government's $1 billion lawsuit against oil giants; Royal Dutch Shell and Eni, has been dismissed by a UK court on grounds of lacking the jurisdiction to hear the case centered on the Malabu oil deal of 2011.

Naomi Osaka breaks Maria Sharapova record after displacing Serena Williams to become highest-paid female athlete in history

Japanese tennis star, Naomi Osaka has become the world's highest-paid female athlete, displacing US rival Serena Williams at the top of the list.

We’ll prosecute Nigerians evading tax on foreign properties - AGF Abubakar Malami

Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) has announced that the federal government will henceforth prosecute anyone found guilty of evading payment of tax on foreign properties. 

Buhari signs executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday May 22, signed an executive order implementing financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary into law. 

Boris Johnson will not face criminal prosecution over relationship with tech entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri

According to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will not face a criminal investigation into his dealings with a former model while he was Mayor of London.

Nigeria is heading towards recession - Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed says

Zainab Ahmed, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, has said that the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices are set to force Nigeria's economy into recession.

Nigerian paralympic gold medalist, Esther Oyema gets 4-year ban for violating anti-doping rules

38-year-old Nigerian para powerlifter and Paralympic gold medalist, Esther Oyema has been handed a 4 year ban for violating the anti-doping rules. 

Lesotho Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane, 80, resigns over alleged involvement in murder of estranged wife

Lesotho's Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane has formally resigned after months of pressure over his alleged involvement in the murder of his estranged wife.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, reveals mission of 15 Chinese medical doctors in Nigeria

Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has disclosed the mission of the 15 Chinese experts who came into the country in April.

IGP rescinds order restricting movement of essential workers after 8pm

The Inspector-General of Police, Adama Mohammed, has rescinded his order restricting the movement of essential workers nationwide after 8pm.

Chelsea star, Callum Hudson-Odoi,19, was arrested on suspicion of rape after inviting glamour model to his flat during lockdown

It has been revealed that Chelsea and England star, Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested on  suspicion of rape after inviting a glamour model to his penthouse during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Loss of smell and taste added to list of Coronavirus symptoms

England's deputy chief medical officer, Prof Jonathan Van-Tam on Monday May 18 announced the addition of loss of taste and smell to the official list of Coronavirus symptoms in the country. 

'I lost a lot of money, around £5.4m gambling on poker" Former Arsenal player Nicklas Bendtner reveals

Former Arsenal striker, Nicklas Bendtner, has revealed his addiction to gambling and betting during his early playing days at the English club.

‘The Flash’ actor Logan Williams died of Fentanyl overdose at the age of 16, His mother reveals

Logan Williams, a young Canadian actor who played Barry Allen on CW’s “The Flash,” died on April 2 at the age of 16, and his mother has revealed that his death was caused by a fentanyl overdose. 

People with lung conditions should not wear face masks if it makes it hard to breathe, experts warn

Experts have warned that people who have asthma or other lung conditions should not wear a face mask because it could make it difficult for them to breathe.

China backs WHO investigation into origin of Coronavirus after over 120 countries join Trump's call for an investigation into its origin

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that he supports an investigation into the origin of Coronavirus and the international response to it's spread after 120 nations joined US President Trump’s calls for an investigation into into the novel Coronavirus pandemic at the United Nations General Assembly.

Oba of Benin welcome baby boy with second wife

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, on Monday announced the arrival of a newborn baby into the royal house.

Lagos state government considers full re-opening of Economy, worship centers

The Lagos State government says it is considering a full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy.

Stop coming to my inbox to demand that I give you my hard-earned money - Former Lagos Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi tells online beggars

Former Lagos state gubernatorial candidate, Babatunde Gbadamosi has cautioned ''online beggars'' to stop sending him messages to demand that he gives them his hard-earned money amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. 

Singer Simi showcases her growing baby bump in new loved-up photo with husband Adekunle Gold

Celebrity couple, Adekunle Gold and Simi are expecting their first child together. 

Mo Abudu condemns Sky News and demands that they take down a post where they referred to thread hairstyle as new Coronavirus haircut

Media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu has expressed her displeasure and demanded that Sky News takes down a post where they referred to the threaded hairstyle as a "spiky coronavirus haircut" that gained popularity because it resembles the shape of the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus lockdown pushes Germany into recession

Germany is officially in recession after official figures released on Friday May 15, that showed that the European country's economy shrank by 2.2% in the first three months of this year. 

None of them can say that they were at my level or better' - Samuel Eto'o dismisses El-Hadji Diouf and Didier Drogba claims to be the greatest African player ever

Former Barcelona and Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto'o has insisted that he is the greatest African player to have ever played the game.

President Buhari summons security chiefs over recent security challenges in some part of the country

President Buhari on Thursday morning summoned all the security chiefs to the statehouse Abuja.

'Horrible experience but we're ok now' - Tottenham star, Dele Alli speaks out after he was beaten and robbed at his £2m mansion

Tottenham and England midfielder, Dele Alli has spoken out after armed robbers stormed his home, held him at knifepoint, and punched him in the face. 

80 million Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty if action is not taken - Olusegun Obasanjo

Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned that the African continent could suffer the most from the economic fall out of Coronavirus if measures aren't taken towards boosting agriculture in the region.

Burundi expels WHO team coordinating Coronavirus response

Top World Health Organization (WHO) representative and three other experts coordinating the Coronavirus response in Burundi, have been expelled by the country's government. 

Lesotho records first case of Coronavirus All African countries now affected by Coronavirus

Lesotho has recorded its first case of Coronavirus, making it the last African nation to report a positive case.

Federal Executive Council approves revised 2020 budget

The revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2020 budget has been approved by the Federal Executive Council.  

Tottenham and England star Dele Alli beaten and robbed by masked knife-wielding thieves at his home in London

Tottenham and England midfielder, Dele Alli was beaten and robbed by masked knife-wielding thieves who broke into his home during the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

Just like HIV COVID-19 may never go away - WHO chief Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan, the Executive director of the World Health Organization health emergency program, has said that just like HIV, the novel Coronavirus may never go away.  

FIFA postpones women's Under-17 World Cup to 2021 due to Coronavirus pandemic

World football governing body, FIFA has postponed the women's Under-17 World Cup, which was scheduled to hold in India in November. It's now happening in February 2021, adding to a growing list of sporting events hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter tells employees they can now work from home 'forever'

Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter has informed his employees that they can now work from home “forever” amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Chinese national forfeits $300,000 to Federal Government

Justice Babatunde Quadri of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, May 11, 2020, ordered the final forfeiture of $300,000 belonging to a Chinese national, Li Yan Pin, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. 

Another total lockdown would be counterproductive- Festus Keyamo warns

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of State for Labour and Employment, says another lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, would be counterproductive.