Former French prime minister, François Fillon and his wife sentenced to jail for embezzling public funds

Former French prime minister, François Fillon and his Welsh wife, Penelope, were sentenced to jail on Monday for embezzling public funds as part of the “fake job” scandal.

We went against the rules guiding land use in GRAs to allow Ajimobi's burial - Governor Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that his administration went against the land use rule in Oyo state to give approval for the burial of former Governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi at his Oluyole Estate residence.

No part of the country can claim to be safe from terrorists, armed robbers and human traffickers - Obasanjo says Calls for restructuring

Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lamented on the the security state of the nation, saying insecurity now affects every part of Nigeria irrespective of geographical location, tribe, language and religion.

He's ignorant and uneducated': Lewis Hamilton blasts former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone after he said 'black people are more racist than white people'

Six-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton has slammed Bernie Ecclestone after the ex-F1 Group chief executive said that "in many cases, black people are more racist than white people".

Three new Coronavirus symptoms including diarrhea and runny nose added to official list

The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has added a runny nose or congestion, nausea, and diarrhoea to the growing list of Coronavirus symptoms.

Suspected herdsmen kidnap nine travelers in Ondo demand N100 million ransom from their families

Nine persons traveling from Lagos to Abuja have been abducted by suspected herdsmen along lsua highway in Akoko South East area of Ondo State.

Liverpool are champions of the English Premier League

Liverpool football club of England are now the premier league champions after Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 tonight.

Super Eagles player Moses Simon named in Nantes Team of the Decade barely a year after he was signed

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon,  has reached a new milestone in his career as he has been named in the Team of the Decade by French club Nantes after fans conducted an online vote, barely a year since he joined the club.

The accolade also comes after Simon, 24, was this month voted as the club's player of the season after working out 17 goals (nine goals, eight assists) in 30 competitive outings after he joined on loan from Levante ahead of the 2019-20 season.

This month after the cancelation of the league due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Simon was offered a permanent contract by the club.

In the French Ligue 1, he scored five goals and provided another five assists as Nantes finished in 13th place, 14 points clear of the relegation zone.

           

Schools must create isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics before reopening – FG

The Federal Ministry of Education has said that schools must create isolation spaces and have fully-equipped clinics before reopening.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo apologizes to President Buhari over the demolition of Nigerian High Commission in Accra

Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addoa has called President Muhammadu Buhari Over the demolition of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.

Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj due to Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Ondo Deputy Governor resigns from APC, picks PDP membership form

Ondo Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi has resigned as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after months of cold war with his principal, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Brazil passes 1 million Coronavirus cases after 54,771 tested positive in one day

Brazil has become the second country in the world after the US to confirm more than one million cases of COVID-19.

Chad requests electricity supply from Nigeria

The government of Chad Republic has made a formal request to the federal government to  to connect the country to the Nigerian electricity grid.

Obinwanne "Invictus Obi" Okeke pleads guilty to N4.2 billion fraud; to be sentenced in October

Obinwanne Okeke, the owner of Invictus Group, who was arrested in the United States last year for computer-based fraud, has pleaded guilty to $11 million (N4.2 billion) fraud.

'I lived in a bubble, now I clean sh*t off the car' – Ex-Liverpool star Jose Enrique advises footballers to plan their retirement

Former Liverpool and Newcastle star Jose Enrique has advised players to think and plan about their lives after retirement, as very few football stars are mentally prepared for the transition.

Super Eagles player Ogenyi Onazi buys multi-million naira home in Lekki

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Denizlispor of Turkey player, Ogenyi Onazi, has acquired a multi-million naira home in Lekki, Lagos.

Major U.S. airlines threaten to ban passengers who refuse to wear masks during their flights under new rules

U.S. airlines could ban passengers who refuse to wear face masks when traveling during the Coronavirus pandemic, Airlines for America, the US Aviation industry's main lobby group has announced.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford reveals how the club allowed him to join their academy underage after his mum explained her poverty situation

Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford has revealed how the club allowed him to join the academy at a younger age than his peers after his mum explained her poverty stricken situation to club administrators.

I nearly wet myself when I met Ronaldo!’- English football icon Andy Cole reveals

English football icon, Andy Cole has admitted that he was left so starstruck standing beside Ronaldo de Lima in the tunnel before Manchester United's clash with Inter in 1999, that he almost wet himself.

Former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi reportedly in critical condition due to Coronavirus complications

Former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is reportedly in a critical condition over Coronavirus complications.

Bournemouth and Nigerian-born footballer, Arnaut Danjuma reveals he was mistakenly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Nigerian-born footballer, Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld, who plays as a winger for Bournemouth, has revealed he was mistakenly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the UK just days before the Coronavirus lockdown.

You have failed us- Northern elders tell President Buhari while lamenting the high rate of insecurity in the North

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a statement criticizing Buhari for failing to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria.

Chelsea winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi confirms Met Police will take no further action over rape allegation made against him

Chelsea and England winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed that the Metropolitan Police will take no further action following rape allegation made against him. 

''I wish Oshiomole well'' Godwin Obaseki reacts to APC's decision to disqualify him from Edo governorship race

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the decision of the APC to disqualify him from participating in the party's governorship primaries slated for June 22, 2020.

APC screening committee disqualifies Godwin Obaseki

The Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from contesting in the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for June 22, 2020.

Federal Government of Nigeria to retain passports of travellers to Nigeria

Citizens or foreigners coming into Nigeria will henceforth leave their passports with the Nigeria Immigration Service for two weeks, till their health status is verified. 

Jason Njoku, Mary Njoku, Uche Jombo, Ruth Kadiri and others react as NBC moves to remove exclusive right to contents

Some Nollywood heavyweights have reacted to the recently released National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) 6th Broadcast Code which takes away their exclusive right to content they created. 

We have returned 5.7bn out of N7.9bn seized from Rochas Okorocha to Imo state government - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has returned N5.7 billion out of the N7.9 billion seized from the former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Rochas Okorocha.

Report doctors refusing to treat you for other ailments - Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire tells Nigerians

Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, has asked Nigerians to report to the Ministry of Health any doctor who fails to treat them for any other ailment due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

IOC says rule banning protests will remain in place at 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that athletes are still banned from protesting at the Olympic Games after several sports decided to allow protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.

WHO makes dramatic U-Turn on comments about asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 after Harvard scientists slammed the organization for 'creating confusion'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a dramatic U-Turn on its claims that it is rare for asymptomatic Coronavirus patients to spread the virus after Harvard University scientists criticized the agency for creating confusion.

Boris Johnson defends 'stop and search' amid reports blacks are 47 times more likely to be searched by police

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has defended the use of 'stop and search' by British Police amid suggestions that it is disproportionately used against black people. 

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has died at the age of 55 after suffering a heart attack. 

Majority of Nigerians still at risk of Coronavirus – PTF

Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the  Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned that majority of Nigerians are still at risk of contracting Coronavirus. 

''Go for COVID9 test now'' Ondo state govt tell residents who patronized fairly used traders at Oja-Oba market over the weekend

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called on residents of the state who patronized fairly used traders in clothes and shoes at the popular Oja Oba market over the weekend, to immediately go for COVID19 test.

Resident Doctors in Nigeria threaten to go on strike over unpaid COVID-19 allowances, others

The National Association of Resident Doctors NARD has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike action beginning from June 15 over unpaid COVID-19 allowances among other issues.

The reason Africans believe African masquerade is evil but Santa Claus is good is because they are racists to themselves - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has lashed out at Africans for "denigrating their own culture" and celebrating Western culture disguised as Christian culture. 

Ryan Giggs explains what makes Odion Ighalo stand out at Manchester United

Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs, has praised Odion Ighalo's impact at the club since joining in January while explaining what differentiates him from other strikers at the club.

Conor McGregor announces retirement from UFC at 31

Mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor has announced he is retiring from the sport at the age of 31. 

IPOB is using Christianity to wage war against Nigerian state - Presidency

The Presidency has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) which was described as "self-proclaimed Jews", of using Christianity to wage war against the Nigerian state. 

NBA legend Michael Jordan to donate $100 million to organizations fighting for racial justice and equality

Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand on Friday announced a $100 million donation to help the ongoing fight against racial injustice. 

Audu Maikori wins N10 million lawsuit against Kaduna government

The Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Audu Maikori on Friday June 5, won his lawsuit against the Kaduna state government over the violation of his human rights. 

Mario Balotelli ‘sacked' by his club Brescia after skipping training for 10 days

Italian football striker, Mario Balotelli has reportedly been sacked by his club Brescia after he skipped training for ten days. 

FIFA confirms paying $700,000 owed to Super Falcons for World Cup participation

World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed it has paid Nigerian Football Federation the outstanding $700,000 owed to the Super Falcons for participation in the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

Police PRO, Frank Mba gives three reasons why most rapists go unpunished in Nigeria and tips to ensure justice for rape victims

Frank Mba, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force has given reasons why many rapists in Nigeria go unpunished.

AfDB approves independent probe of Adesina

The  Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has finally bowed to US pressure and has ordered an independent probe of President of the bank Akinwumi Adesina. 

'Ignore this fake news' - Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen dismisses reports of imminent transfer to Napoli

Lille of France and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has rubbished talk of completing a transfer with Italian giants Napoli.