We should abolish the transportation or trekking of herdsmen from the northern part of Nigeria to the south and middle belt - Governor Ganduje

 Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has called for a ban on the movement of cattle from north to the southern part of the country and the middle belt. 

 

New Service Chiefs arrive Maiduguri to tackle insurgency

 The newly appointed service chiefs have arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital for a meeting with critical stakeholders on how to tackle insurgency in the theatre of war.

 

Kaduna government approves resumption of primary and secondary schools

 The Kaduna state government has approved Monday, February 1, 2021, as the resumption date for some primary and secondary school students in the state.

 

NAS inducts first female president, Professor Braide

 The Nigerian Academy of Science on Thursday, Jan 28, inducted its first female president, Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide.

 

Swiss Lawyer reveals in detail how he helped the Nigerian government recover more than $2.4bn stolen by Sani Abacha

 A Swiss lawyer has revealed how he helped the Nigerian government recover  billions of dollars stolen by the late General Sabi Abacha.

"In Zlatan's world there is no racism but some players are better than others"- Ibrahimovic reacts to allegation he used racist language against Lukaku in derby fight

 AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has responded to allegations he used racist language on Romelu Lukaku during Tuesday night's derby clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan.

 

President Buhari signs law prescribing six months jail term for violators of COVID19 protocols

 President Buhari has signed a new law prescribing a six-month jail term for anyone found guilty of flouting any of the COVID19 protocols.

 

Sheffield United stun Manchester United with their first win at Old Trafford since 1973

 Sheffield United stunned title-chasing Manchester United on Wednesday night, January 27, beating the Red Devils 2-1.

'It's so hard to see this dream come to an end' - Odion Ighalo says farewell to Manchester United in emotional post as his loan at the club comes to end

 Odion Ighalo has confirmed his departure from Manchester United, posting an emotional farewell post on Instagram.

Thomas Tuchel named as new Chelsea head coach after Frank Lampard sacking

 Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea, becoming the first German to manage the club.

Court dismisses charges against four #EndSARS protesters arrested in Abuja

Four out of the six #EndSARS protesters who were charged with unlawful assembly in November 2020 have been discharged by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. 

Insecurity: South West governors ban open grazing in the region

 Governors of the South-West states in Nigeria have banned all forms of open grazing in the region.

 

FC Cologne complete loan signing of Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge

 Bundesliga side, FC Cologne have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis on loan from Club Brugge until the end of the season.

 

Mesut Ozil finally joins Fenerbahce in Turkey after terminating his Arsenal contract

 

Turkish giants, Fenerbahce have officially announced the signing of Mesut Ozil as a free agent after the midfielder terminated his £350,000 a week contract with Arsenal last weekend.

 

The federal government is portraying itself as the defender of herders - Falana

 Senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has alleged that the federal government is portraying itself as the “defender of herders” in the country.

 

Nigeria to spend $80m in fighting terrorism and banditry in the north — President Buhari

 President Buhari has announced that Nigeria will be committing $80 million in the fight  against terrorism and banditry in the northern part of the country this year. 

 

"I'm Fulani but it makes no sense for cows to be roaming the streets in 2021" Adamu Garba writes

 Adamu Garba has given his opinion on the topic of open grazing in Nigeria.

 

Putin critic, Alexei Navalny's wife and hundreds of people detained as thousands gather across Russia to protest against the government

 Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Russian opposition leader and president Vladmir Putin's main critic, Alexey Navalny, was detained in Moscow on Saturday, January 23 as protests held in support of her husband sweeps across Russia.

Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86

 Baseball legend Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86.

 

Bring all the soldiers and policemen to arrest me in my house - Activist Sunday Igboho dares Governor Makinde

 Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has challenged Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde to arrest him if he can over the eviction order he issued to Fulani herdsmen. 

 

FG extends deadline for NIN and Sim card linkage to February 9

 The Federal Government has extended the deadline for Nigerians with the National Identity Number, NIN, to link it up with their SIM cards.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time leading goalscorer in footballing history after scoring his 760th-career goal

 Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the all-time top goalscorer in football history after scoring his 760th-career goal.

 

'The mob was fed lies, Capitol Hill attack was provoked by Trump' - Mitch McConnell says, as senate impeachment hearing is set to start

 US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has stated that the mob that attacked the Capitol was "provoked" by President Donald Trump, placing part of the responsibility on him for the deadly riot, as the Senate prepares for an impeachment trial on whether to convict the President for "incitement of insurrection" which might disqualify him from holding political office in the future.

Dr. Dre back in the studio days after his release from hospital for brain aneurysm

 Dr.Dre has quickly returned back to work after release from the hospital for a brain aneurysm. 

Phil Neville appointed head coach of David Beckham’s Inter Miami in US

 Phil Neville has been confirmed as the new head coach of David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami on a two-year deal.

Lionel Messi shown first red card of Barcelona career after punching opponent as Athletic Bilbao beat Barca 3-2 to win Super Cup final

 Athletic Bilbao stunned an error prone Barcelona on Sunday night, January 17, as they beat Barca 3-2 in extra time to win the Spanish Super Cup.

99 percent of Buhari’s appointments are not based on merit - Second Republic Minority Leader, Junaid Mohammed

 Elder statesman and Second Republic Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has stated that over 99 percent of Buhari’s appointments are not based on merit.

Sanwo-Olu approves reopening of schools Monday, January 18

 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved for private and public schools in the state to resume from Monday, January 18, 2021.

 

Wayne Rooney officially retires from football at 35 to become new coach of Derby County

 Wayne Rooney has retired from football at 35 after being appointed as permanent manager of Derby County on a two-and-a-half-year contract until the summer of 2023.

 

Dr. Dre released from hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm

 Dr. Dre has reportedly been released from hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.

'We turned down chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for €17m and I don't regret it' - Ex-Barcelona president Laporta

 Barcelona were offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before he joined Manchester United, former club president Joan Laporta has claimed, adding that he does not regret missing out on the Five time Ballon d'or winner .

'Closure of universities unconstitutional and disastrous'- Afe Babalola laments

 The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti(ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has described as unconstitutional, the closure of Nigerian universities by the federal government due to the Covid-19 pandemic .

 

Donald Trump becomes the first president in US history to be impeached twice

 The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection" at last week's Capitol riot, which claimed the lives of five people including a police officer. 

 

#EndSARS: Politician, Adamu Garba withdraws his case against Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey

 Former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has withdrawn his $1 billion lawsuit before the Federal High Court Abuja, against Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, over the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.

 

COVID19: NIN registration may be suspended due to the large crowd

 The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said that the Federal government may suspend the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) due to the large crowds which pose COVID-19 risks.

 

Ivanka Trump plans to attend Joe Biden's inauguration against her father's wishes to save her political career

 Ivanka Trump is reportedly planning to attend Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 against the wishes of her father, Donald Trump.

 

Sections of Washington DC to be closed ahead of inauguration due to fears over Joe Biden's safety

 The US National Park Service announced Monday, January 11, that the Washington Monument will be closed to visitors for more than two weeks, a time period that includes the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, citing threats from the groups behind the Capitol riot to “disrupt the 59th presidential inauguration.”  

Pope Francis’ personal doctor dies from COVID-19

 Fabrizio Soccorsi, the personal doctor of Pope Francis has died from COVID-19 complications.

 

Lagos state police command raid Colombia club in Victoria Island, arrest club managers and customers

 Men of the Lagos police command on Friday night January 8, raided Colombia club in Victoria Island and arrested the club owners as well as the customers for violating the COVID-19 protocols. They were all whisked to the Maroko police station.

Lagos state police command raid more clubs in Surulere and Victoria Island for violating COVID19 protocols

 Lagos state police command in the early hours of today January 9, raided more clubs in Surulere and Victoria Island and arrested the club managers and customers for violating COVID19 protocols.

 

Lagos state police command parade 237 clubgoers arrested for violating COVID19 protocols charge them to court

 Lagos state police command today Saturday, January 9 paraded 237 clubgoers who were arrested for violating COVID19 protocols.

NIN to become compulsory for vehicle registration from second quarter of 2021- FRSC

 The Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC says beginning from the second quarter of 2021, the National Identity Number NIN will become compulsory whenever anyone is applying for vehicle registration.

 

Governor Fayemi says state governors will take COVID19 vaccine on live television

 Ekiti state governor and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, has said that state governors will be taking the COVID19 vaccines on live television to demonstrate to their residents that the vaccine works.

 

Two completely different America we are living in, if those who invaded the Capitol building are black they would have all been shot dead - Kevin Hart

 American comedian and actor, Kevin Hart has reacted to the invasion of the Capitol Building in Washington DC by Pro-Trump supporters. 

 

Chike apologizes after being called out for asking Igbos to stop being primitive by travelling to the East for Christmas

 Singer Chike has apologized after being called out for telling Igbos not to travel to the East for Christmas. 

 

Nigeria has no plan of imposing fresh lockdown - Lai Mohammed

 The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the federal government has no plans of imposing a fresh lockdown as the country battles a second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.

 

Igbo people can’t unite for presidency yet talk about Biafra - Chimamanda Adichie

 Chimamanda Adichie gave her opinion about Biafra during her interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

 

Seyi Tinubu denies reports his father, Bola Tinubu, has tested positive for COVID19 and is receiving treatment in France

 Seyi Tinubu, son of APC National leader, Bola Tinubu, has denied reports that the politician has tested positive for COVID19 and is receiving treatment in France.

 

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade joins Atletico Madrid from Avaldsnes

 Spanish club Atlético de Madrid Femenino have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Ajibade from  Norwegian club Avaldsnes on a one-year deal until 2022.

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid-19 vaccine and share the registry with other EU nations

 Spain's health ministry has announced it will set up a registry of people who refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus and share it with other European Union nations.