China is working on brain-control weaponry that paralyzes and controls opponents rather than killing them - US says in leaked documents

The United States government has sanctioned China's Academy of Military Medical Sciences and 11 affiliated research institutes for using 'biotechnology' that 'controls the brain's to support the armed forces.

 

I've seen more homeless people in New York than in Lagos - Filmmaker Imoh Umoren

Filmmaker Imoh Umoren has shared his experience from some of his trips abroad. 

 

South Easterners have a right to presidency in 2023 they understand Nigeria better – Governor Ikpeazu

 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said that South-Easterners have a right to the presidency in 2023 as they understand the country better. 

 

NFF appoints Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles head coach

 Jose Peseiro has been appointed as Super Eagles new coach by the Nigeria Football Federation.

 

Ukraine military trains its civilians on how to defend themselves if the country is invaded by Russia

The Ukraine Military has started training its civilians on how to defend the territorial integrity of their nation in the event of a Russian invasion.

Hisbah is the poor man’s police - Nigerian journalist, Gimba Kakanda writes

 Nigerian journalist and activist, Gimba Kakanda, has described the Islamic Police, Hisbah as the 'poor man’s police' 

 

Goods worth millions retrieved by kind locals who intervened as Next Cash and Carry was razed by fire

Locals who were around Next Cash and Carry in Kado-Abuja as the supermarket went up in flames were kind enough to help retrieve as many goods as possible.

 

The World has become so used to immense tragedies, war and sufferings that we now overlook them in silence - Pope Francis

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has warned that the world is becoming so desensitised to crises, war and suffering that people no longer care anymore.

Magodo residents protest attempt to demolish houses as armed men invade estate with bulldozer to begin demolition of " virtually all the houses in the fully-built Estate"

 

Residents of Magodo Phase 2 Estate trooped out of their houses to stand guard at the entrance of the estate to prevent a bulldozer from gaining entrance.

 

What you don't see on TV - CNN's Larry Madowo shares photo of him on suit and shorts while on TV

 Kenyan journalist and a CNN International Correspondent, Larry Madowo has shared a photo of him on suit and shorts while being featured on a program on the news station. 

 

It’s not our responsibility to ensure law and order in parliament – Ghana Police speaks on lawmakers fight

Ghana Police Service has explained why officers didn't intervene during a scuffle between lawmakers on Monday night, December 20.

Recall the Members of Parliament got into a physical confrontation during a voting session on e-levy and this triggered many Ghanaians to criticize them.

 However after being criticized by Ghanaians for failing to appear in the House and call MPs to order during the brawl, the GPS has stated that such responsibility does not fall within its purview.

 

We don’t have resources to meet ASUU's demands at once – FG

 Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has said the federal government does not have the resources to meet all the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities at once.

 

Nigerian telcos to receive termination rate on international calls in dollars from January - NCC

The new international termination rate (ITR) for voice calls has been set at $0.045 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). 

 

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu ruled out of AFCON 2021

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu has been ruled out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

 

UAE denies Nigerian athletes access to partake in World Swimming Championships

 Nigerian athletes were reportedly denied access to participate in the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships 2021 holding in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

 

Former Manchester City star, Nicolas Otamendi is 'robbed and assaulted at his home by four attackers who stole watches and money'

Former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi was reportedly assaulted and robbed of money and jewellery at his home in Portugal on Monday December 13.

 

UK removes all 11 countries including Nigeria from red list

The UK government has announced that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK's travel red list from 4am on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

 

World XI squad revealed: Mohamed Salah left out in FIFPro's 23-man squad of 2021's best footballers

The 23-man shortlist for the FIFPro World XI has been announced, and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the most high-profile absentee from FIFA's star-studded World XI shortlist.

 

At least 53 people killed and dozens injured in Haiti after fuel truck explodes

A truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern Haiti, killing more than 53 people and injuring dozens of others.

 

Olowu of Owu kingdom dies after a brief illness

The Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu has died.

 

Soun of Ogbomoso dies at 95

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, has died.

 

Max Verstappen crowned new Formula One world champion after overtaking Lewis Hamilton in very dramatic finale

 Max Verstappen is the new F1 world champion after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of a sensational Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

 

Gernot Rohr sacked as Super Eagles coach, Eguavoen appointed as interim coach

Gernot Rohr has been sacked as the technical adviser of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

 

Troops kill 62 terrorists, 192 terrorists surrender in two weeks – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters has announced that 62 bandits in the Northwest and North Central geo-political zones were killed by troops in the last two weeks. 

 

'What an honour meeting one of my childhood idols' - Former Arsenal star Ozil celebrates meeting Jay Jay Okocha at Fenerbahce

Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, was given a grand welcome by the fans of FC Fenerbahce of Turkey on Thursday December 9.

 

NCAA explains why it withdrew frequencies approval for Emirates Airlines

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why it withdrew the ministerial approval granted to Emirates Airlines by the Ministry of Aviation.

 

We’ll ensure free and fair 2023 elections, transfer of power to winners —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given an assurance of a free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power.

 

Court orders DSS to pay N2m to Sowore over illegal seizure of his phones

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to pay the sum of N2 million as general damages to publisher and activist, Omoyele Sowore, over the unlawful seizure of his phone in 2019.

 

The DSS arrested Sowore on August 2, 2019, and confiscated his phones. Despite being granted bail by two courts, the DSS failed to release the activist. He was, however, eventually released on December 24, 2019.

 Sowore then instituted a suit against the secret service to compel the agency to return his seized phones.

Delivering judgment in the suit today December 8, Justice Anwuli Chiekere held that the suit is not an abuse of court process as claimed by the respondent’s counsel.

 

Consequently, she ordered that the phones and money seized from Sowore in August 2019 be returned to him and N2 million paid to him as damages. She also ordered the DSS to apologize to him publicly in two national dailies.

Six security officers caught on camera extorting passengers at Lagos airport

Security agencies including heads of military and paramilitary organisations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) have been threatened with sanctions by the federal government, over reports of extortion.

 

Messi should be sincere, not just give empty words' - Ballon d'Or runner-up Robert Lewandowski knocks winner for his speech

Robert Lewandowski has knocked Lionel Messi over his tribute towards him at the 2021 Ballon d'Or ceremony, labeling his rival's comments 'empty words'. 

 

Borussia Dortmund star, Jude Bellingham fined £34,000 over comments he made about referee Felix Zwayer's match-fixing

Jude Bellingham has been fined £34,000 for his controversial comments about referee Felix Zwayer but escaped a ban. 

 

Sacking Gernot Rohr may jeopardise Super Eagles’ AFCON 2021 chances – Former Super Eagles player, Henry Nwosu

Former Nigerian midfielder, Henry Nwosu has admonished the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to be mindful of their decision to sack Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles coach as it's just weeks to the commencement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

 

'He is nothing without African players' - Senegal manager calls out Jurgen Klopp over AFCON comment

The head coach of the Senegal national team has called out Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp for his comments on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

 

UK adds Nigeria to red list over Omicron variant

The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list on an effort to restrict the spread of Omicron, a variant of Coronavirus. 

 

Federal Government approves COVID vaccine booster shots

Booster shots of the COVID vaccine for Nigerians who are fully vaccinated has been approved by the federal government. 

 

 Mohammad Ohitoto, spokesman for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) disclosed this on Friday December 3.

 Eligible Nigerians have been directed to visit health centres and mass vaccination sites from December 10 to get their booster dose.

P-Square's separation broke my heart - Akon

 Senegalese-American singer, Akon has revealed that he was heart-broken after P-Square's split. 

 

You leave passengers vulnerable to many people loitering outside the airport trying to make a living off people arriving - IK Osakioduwa calls out airport authorities

 Media personality, IK Osakioduwa has called out airport authorities for allegedly leaving "passengers vulnerable to the many people loitering outside the airport trying to make a living off people arriving."

 

Grow some balls. Learn from Governor Sam Ortom of Benue state - Reno Omokri attacks Governor Sanwo-Olu

Reno Omokri has slammed Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

 

Omicron: Canada issues travel ban on Nigeria

Canadian authorities have issued a travel ban on Nigeria in a bid to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

 

UK-based Yoruba nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson convicted on charges of terrorism, inciting genocide and conspiracy to commit terrorism

UK-based Yoruba nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson has been convicted on charges of terrorism, inciting genocide and conspiracy to commit terrorism.

 

See the California mansion that Rapper, Nas just bought for $3.5M after a bidding war

 Grammy award winning rapper, Nas has just become the proud owner of a $3.5 million mansion in the outskirts of Calabasas, California, according to a new report.

 

'The military buildup is unprovoked and unexplained' - NATO warns Russia against invading Ukraine

Transatlantic military alliance, NATO has warned Russia that any attempt to invade Ukraine would have costs, as the Russian military amasses hundreds of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders. 

FG lifts ban on Emirates airline

The Federal government says it has lifted restrictions on Emirates Airlines.

 

China bans celebrities from showing off their wealth on social media

China has banned its celebrities from showing off their wealth on social media in the latest crackdown on the entertainment industry.

 

LeBron James suspended without pay for roles in bloody NBA game after giving shocking elbow to Isaiah Stewart

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been suspended one game without pay ($284.004) and Detroit Pistons centre, Isaiah Stewart, suspended two games without pay ($45,201) following a bloody fracas on Sunday, the league announced in a statement. 

 

Oyo state speaker, Debo Ogundoyin releases pre-wedding photos

 The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, and his fiancee, Olamidun Majekodunmi, have released their pre-wedding photos ahead of their wedding ceremony slated for this weekend.

 

Father, son and neighbour convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia

A jury delivered guilty verdicts on Wednesday November 24, on murder charges against three White men including a father and son who chased and shot Ahmaud Arbery as the 25-year-old black man jogged last year through their Glynn County, Georgia, neighborhood.

 

The verdict was delivered by the jury, consisting of one Black man and 11 white men and women, after about a two-week trial in the coastal city of Brunswick in a case that hinged on whether the defendants had a right to confront the unarmed 25-year-old jogger last year on a hunch he was fleeing a crime.

Travis McMichael, who fired the shots, was found guilty on all nine counts, including malice murder and four counts of felony murder. He faces a minimum sentence of life in prison on the murder charges.

 

His father, Gregory McMichael, was found not guilty of malice murder but guilty of felony murder and all other charges.  He now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.  

 

Their neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, was found guilty of three counts felony murder, one count of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and criminal attempt to commit a felony. He was not convicted of malice murder, one count of felony murder, and one count of aggravated assault.

He now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.  

 

 

Cheers erupted in the courtroom as the verdicts were read, and people were crying and embracing. Deputies called for an order.

 

"We finally got justice," she said as supporters embraced her.

 The men were charged with murder and other crimes in the fatal shooting on Feb. 23, 2020. The men were arrested two months later, after Bryan's cellphone video of the incident spurred nationwide outrage.

 

Prosecutors argued Arbery was "under attack" by white men who saw a Black man running in their small, coastal neighborhood and hopped in pickup trucks to pursue him. Arbery committed no crimes and was attempting to flee throughout the five-minute chase, they said. 

 

Defense attorneys for the McMichaels said the father and son were attempting to detain Arbery for police because they suspected he was a burglar. Bryan's attorney said he was a witness who documented the killing.

 

Race has been central to the trial from the beginning, with potential jurors being asked their thoughts on Black Lives Matter and the Confederate flag and a defense attorney attempting to bar national civil rights figures like Rev. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson from the courtroom.

 

But the jury did not hear evidence the killing was racially motivated in part because prosecutors did not need to prove the defendants' actions were racially motivated.

 

The verdict follows a jury's Nov. 19 acquittal in another closely watched trial of an 18-year-old named Kyle Rittenhouse who fatally shot two men during racial justice protests in Wisconsin. 

Military men allegedly invade Imo community, raze hotel, houses, cars, shops in reprisal after gunmen killed soldier

Military men have allegedly burnt down properties in Awo Mmamma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State after gunmen killed a soldier.