UK to regulate Google and Facebook

 The U.K. government said Friday, Nov 27, that it plans to create a Digital Markets Unit (DMU) to enforce "a new code to govern the behavior of platforms that currently dominate the market, such as Google and Facebook."

 

Total blackout in some parts of the country as National grid collapses again

 The National grid has collapsed again, leading to power outage in some parts of the country.

 

Yoruba woman apologizes to Igbo people for what was done to them during the Nigerian Civil War as she narrates her dad's relationship with his Igbo tenants

 A Yoruba woman has apologized to Igbo people on behalf of herself, her family and her children for the war crimes committed against the Igbos during the Nigerian civil war.

 

Summon Fashola over Lekki tollgate camera - #EndSARS lawyer tells panel

 A lawyer representing #EndSARS protesters at the Lagos state Judicial panel on Inquiry, Adesina Ogunlana, has called on the panel to invite the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, over the camera he found at the Lekki tollgate on Sunday, October 25.

 

ASUU agrees to call off strike as Federal Government of Nigeria agrees to pay the union N70bn

 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to call off its strike which has lasted for 8 months.

 

I’ve never seen any commission as corrupt as NDDC, they are cash cows for politicians - Governor Nyesom Wike

 Governor Nyesom Wike has described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a corrupt commission. 

 

Ondo monarch Olufon Of Ifon shot dead

 Isreal Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of Ondo state, has been shot dead.

 

Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland surpasses legends Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane in Champions League goalscoring charts at the age of 20

 Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland is now the fastest player in history to score 15 Champions League goals after netting twice during his team's 3-0 victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday night. 

FG reaches out to UK Government over threat to impose sanctions on Nigeria's officials for their roles in the #EndSARS protests

 The Federal Government said it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the British Parliament to impose sanctions on Nigeria’s officials for their roles in the End SARS protests.

 

Football world in mourning after the death of Argentina legend, Diego Maradona

 The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Diego Maradona.

 

Nigerian roads been constructed are of global standard – Fashola

 

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has stated that the roads being constructed in the country are done in line with the universal global standard. 

 

Security situation in the North is getting worse- Arewa Consultative Forum tells President Buhari

 

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has once again raised concern over the increasing rate in insecurity in the Northern region of Nigeria.

 

Arsenal reopen negotiations with Nigerian youngster Folarin Balogun for a new contract

 Arsenal have reportedly reopened talks with Nigerian youngster Folarin Balogun over a new contract for the striker to remain at the club. 

 

We have called the Chinese — Amaechi apologizes after Abuja-Kaduna train broke down

 

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians following the train breakdown recorded between November 18 and November 20.

 

Burna Boy’s album, 'Twice As Tall' nominated for a Grammy Award for 'Best Global Music Album '

 

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has been nominated for a Grammy Award for 'Best Global Music Album.'

 

Nigerian-American Scientist Robert Okogie inducted into NASA Hall of Fame

 Robert Olusola Okogie, a Nigerian-American Scientist Robert Okogie has been inducted into U.S’s National Aeronautics Space Administration‘s (NASA) Inventors Hall of Fame.

 

Nicki Minaj drags the Grammys for not winning Best New Artist in 2012

 

Nicki Minaj has also slammed the GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy while reflecting on how she lost Best New Artist in 2012. 

 

Justin Bieber complains about his Grammy Nominations; says his album is R&B and not Pop

 

Justin Bieber is grateful for his 2021 Grammy nominations but the singer thinks he was nominated in the wrong category.

 

Lagos state government to auction 44 vehicles seized from residents caught driving against traffic

 The Lagos State Task Force on the Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit will today November 23, auction 44 vehicles seized from traffic offenders.

 

Dr. Anu of Med Contour has been suspended from the medical profession in Nigeria and she also cannot practice anywhere in the world

 Dr Anu Adepoju has been suspended from the medical profession in Nigeria following multiple claims of malpractice and botched surgeries at her clinic, Med Contour.

 

COVID-19 caused recession – Buhari

 President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the country's current state of recession on the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha tests positive for coronavirus

 Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, the club has confirmed.

 

Lekki shooting: ‘Your report is capable of setting Nigeria on fire’ — Lai Mohammed writes CNN

 The Federal government has written a letter to CNN, condemning its documentary on the October 20 shooting incident at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos, saying the report is capable of setting the nation on fire.

 

FG to slash levy on imported cars from 35% to 5%

 The federal government of Nigeria has concluded plans to slash the levy to be paid on imported cars from 35 percent to five percent, according to a new bill to be presented to the national assembly.

"John Obi Mikel has made us stronger" - Stoke city manager O'Neill lauds former Chelsea star's impact since joining the club

 Stoke city manager, Michael O'Neill, has praises former Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel, saying his presence at the club has made the club stronger .

 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic gifts every single AC Milan squad player the new PS5 after scoring eight goals in just five Serie A matches

 AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is certainly in a good mood off the pitch as he is on the pitch, as he gifted his club teammates the new Sony PlayStation 5 which has just been released.

 

We took live bullets to Lekki tollgate - Nigerian army admits

 The Nigerian army has admitted bringing live bullets to Lekki tollgate where a controversial shooting took place on October 20, 2020. 

 

Why we initially denied our personnel were at the Lekki tollgate - Nigerian Army

 Brigadier-General AI Taiwo, the Commander 81 of the Military Intelligence Brigade, has explained why the military initially denied its personnel involved in the October 20 shooting at the Lekki tollgate.

 

Concentrate on the fight against me and leave Imo people alone - Okorocha tells Uzodinma

 Former governor of Imo State and member representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has told Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop destroying the assets of the people of the state in a bid to get at him. 

 

"I want Messi to stay at Barcelona"- Pep Guardiola dismisses transfer rumors linking him with the soccer star

 Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola says he wants Lionel Messi to finish his career at Barcelona.

 

NUC transfers ownership of LAUTECH to Oyo state government

 Ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso has been transferred to the Oyo state Government by the National Universities Commission (NUC). 

 

Jose Mourinho has unveiled a new nickname saying he is no longer the 'Special One'

 

Jose Mourinho has given himself a new nickname stating that he no longer wants to be called the 'Special One'.

 

"You are a very stupid idiot. Omo ale." Kunle Afolayan slams follower who asked why his latest movie 'doesn't have subtitle'

 Kunle Afolayan has slammed a follower who questioned why his latest movie doesn't have subtitle. 

 

Elon Musk set to overtake Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to become world's third-richest person as Tesla shares soar

 Tesla Inc. Chief Executive, Elon Musk is set to overtake Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to become the world’s third-richest person.

 

It is time for Igbo to produce president — Okorocha hints on contesting in 2023 presidential election

 Former Governor of Imo state and senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha has hinted on contesting in the 2023 presidential election. 

 

Man becomes instant millionaire after meteor worth more than £1.4m crashes into his roof

 A man's life was changed in an instant when a five-pound meteor from outer space smashed through his roof and buried itself in his garden.

 

#EndSARS: Targeting and arresting citizens on trumped-up charges is a sign of regression- Tunde Bakare tells FG

 Clergyman and presidential hopeful, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has kicked against the arrest of some of the EndSARS protesters as well as the freezing of some of their bank accounts via an ex-parte order gotten by the CBN

 

Recent violence has set Lagos economy back by tens of billions of Naira – Governor Sanwo-Olu says

 Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the widespread carnage witnessed in the state after the #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums, has caused the state economy to lose billions of naira.

 

Israel asks CNN's Christiane Amanpour to apologize for comparing Trump's first four years to the Holocaust

 Israel has demanded that CNN and it's International anchor, Christiane Amanpour apologize after she compared US President Trump’s four years in the White House to Kristallnacht - the deadly night at the start of the Holocaust .

 

Peru's interim President Manuel Merino resigns following the death of two protesters

 Peru's interim president, Manuel Merino has resigned less than a week into his new administration after protests calling for his removal left two dead and dozens injured.

 

Lewis Hamilton makes history as he wins his seventh Formula 1 title

 Lewis Hamilton has made history with his seventh Formula 1 title win on Sunday November 15. 

 

Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: We are not happy Sanwo-Olu denied inviting us - Nigerian Army

 The Nigerian army has expressed its disappointment with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's insistence on not inviting them to intervene in the #EndSARS crisis in Lagos state. 

 

Nigerians react after Super Eagles threw away four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone in AFCON qualifying match

 Nigerians are reacting in anger on social media after the Super Eagles threw away a 4-0 lead to draw 4 - 4 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday November 13.

 

AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles throw away four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone

 The Super Eagles of Nigeria threw away a four-goal lead against Sierra Leone to draw in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match which took place on Friday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.

 

Sierra Leone star Kei Kamara to be investigated by FA over his alleged 'defamation' of Benin hotel where team is camped ahead of Super Eagles game

 The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced an investigation into national team striker Kei Kamara after the player posted videos online criticising the national team’s hotel accommodation in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria.

 

Ex-Ghanaian president Jerry Rawlings dies at 73

 

Former Ghanaian president, Jerry Rawlings, has died at the age of 73.

 

#EndSARS promoters drag CBN to court as they demand the unfreezing of their accounts

 Fourteen out of the twenty alleged #EndSARS promoters whose bank accounts have been frozen by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, have filed a countersuit before the Federal High court in Abuja, for their accounts to be unfrozen.

 

"Broadcasters were reckless in coverage of #EndSARS protests" - National Broadcasting Commission acting DG, Armstrong Idachaba says

 Professor Armstrong Idachaba who is the Acting Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says the commission imposed sanctions on broadcast stations during the #EndSARS protests because they were reckless in the coverage of the protests.

 

We have no plans to stop ex-governors pensions in Delta- Governor Okowa

 Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has said that his administration has no plan to stop the pensions of past governors and their deputies in the state.

 

A repentant Boko Haram gave out information on the movement of soldiers before the recent attack in Damboa - Senator Ali Ndume

 Senator Ali Ndume has alleged that a repentant Boko Haram terrorist gave out information on the movement of the Army to Boko Haram members who carried out an attack in Damboa recently.