In saner climes, Sheikh Gumi should have been behind bars - National Union of Journalists

 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has condemned in the strongest of terms the remarks made by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi on Arise TV on Wednesday, February 24, where he labeled Journalists as criminals for calling bandits criminals.

Donjazzy shows off his new mansion

 Music executive, DonJazzy is the proud owner of a new crib. He shared photos of his property on his IG page on Friday night, February 26.

Top Buhari critic, Somto Onuchukwu 'Chosen Somto' arrested by the police

 A top critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, Somto Onuchukwu a.k.a Chosen Somto was arrested by the police on Friday February 26. 

 

US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed journalist Khashoggi

 Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Thierry Henry quits as manager of MLS side Montreal Impact, says the role was having too much impact on his family

 Thierry Henry has quit his job as manager of Montreal Impact in Canada, stating that the role was having too much impact on his family.

 

The level of Nigeria's borrowing is not unreasonable and is not high - Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed

 The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has said that Nigeria cannot make progress if it doesn't borrow to fund the building of its infrastructure.

 

Golf legend Tiger Woods hospitalized with 'multiple leg injuries' after single-vehicle accident in Los Angeles

 

Golf legend, Tiger Woods has been hospitalized following a single-vehicle car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, February 23,  according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

 

Jay-Z sells 50% stake of his Champagne brand to luxury giant LVMH

 Jay-Z has sold 50% stake of his Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, to luxury giant LVMH’s Moët Hennessy in a partnership deal. 

 

Bandits raze Catholic church in Kaduna

 

Armed bandits have razed the building of the Holy Family Catholic Church and two homes in Kikwari village, Kajuru Local Government Area. 

 

Lets not turn whatever challenges we are facing right now to ethnic, tribal and religious crisis - Tinubu

 Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians not to turn their present challenges into ethnic, tribal and religious crisis. 

 

Republic of Benin is not aspiring to be a state in Nigeria-FG

 The Federal Government has denied reports that the Republic of Benin is aspiring to become the 37th state in Nigeria. Reports of the country aspiring to become a country in Nigeria were rife online on Saturday, February 20.

 

Xavi responds to rumors of him replacing Ronald Koeman as Barcelona coach

 Barcelona legend, Xavi has responded to rumors linking him with a move to coach Barcelona.

 

"8 year pathway to citizenship - Joe Biden announces new immigration bill

 Joe Biden's administration has announced a sweeping immigration bill that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for millions of immigrants already in the country and provide a faster way for undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children to gain citizenship.

 

Former Manchester United footballer Ravel Morrison admits to stealing Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand's boots to feed his family

 Former Manchester United player, Ravel Morrison has admitted he used to steal Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney’s boots from the dressing room at Manchester United’s training ground to sell and put food on the table for his family.

Four Northern Governors accompany Gov Seyi Makinde to visit Shasha market scene of ethnic clash

 Four Northern governors today, February 16, accompanied the state governor, Seyi Makinde, on a visit to Shasha Market in Ibadan the state capital to assess the level of destruction at the scene of the clash between the Yoruba and Hausa communities.

Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami advises FG to create an agency for herdsmen activities

 The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has advised the Federal Government to create an agency that will be responsible for regulating the activities of herdsmen across the country. According to him, this will help reduce the rate of farmers/herders clash.

Nigerian rapper Eldee explains why he relocated to the U.S

 Nigeria rapper, Lanre Dabiri, popularly known as Eldee the Don has explained why he left Nigeria and relocated to the United states of America.

 

Carlo Ancelotti’s home broken into by masked gang who stole safe before being scared off by his daughter

 Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti's Merseyside home was reportedly broken into by a masked gang who stole a safe before being scared off by his daughter, Katia. 

 

Don't take the law into your hands - Akeredolu and Fayemi warn as Yoruba-Hausa tension heightens in Oyo and Ogun states

 Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi have urged Nigerians not to take laws into their hands following heightened tensions between the Hausas and Yorubas in some South Western States.

 

‘You’re unfit for public office’- Governor Akeredolu slams Bauchi governor, Mohammed Bala, for defending armed herdsmen

 

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, is unfit to be in public office after he defended herdsmen who go about with AK47 rifles.

 

''Peaceful protest is a human right''- Rihanna tweets about #EndSARS

 Rihanna took to her Twitter handle to lend her voice to the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.

 

Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot in 2nd impeachment trial

 Former US president, Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate in an impeachment trial over his role in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol, concluding the second impeachment trial of his term in office.

 

''The Government alone is responsible for any insecurity in Nigeria ''- Mr Macaroni tweets hours after his arraignment by the police

 Hours after his arraignment and release for participating in the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest, comedian, Mr. Macaroni, has taken to his Twitter handle to share his thoughts about the insecurity in Nigeria.

 

Presidency should be zoned to the South in 2023 - Governor Ganduje

 Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has said that the presidency in 2023 should be zoned to the South. 

 

British supreme court rules that Niger Delta communities can sue Shell in UK

 The United Kingdom Supreme Court has ruled that polluted Nigerian communities can sue Royal Dutch Shell, a British-Dutch oil company in English courts for pollution.

 

Twitter confirms Trump's ban will remain forever even if he runs again in 2024

 Former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter ban will remain forever, even if he runs for president again in 2024, a top company official said on Wednesday February 10.

 

Prosecutors in Georgia open criminal investigation into Trump's alleged attempt to influence election results

 A prosecutor in Fulton County, Georgia, has opened a criminal investigation into former US President Donald Trump's "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia general election."

Accommodation of the excesses of the #EndSARS protesters shows President Buhari's tolerance to Humanrights - Attorney General of Federation, Abubakar Malami

 The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has said that President Buhari's accommodation of the ‘excesses’ of #EndSARS protesters in October 2020 shows the President's tolerance to humanrights.

 

Didier Drogba’s son, Isaac, signs for Italian fourth division club

 Isaac Drogba, son of former Chelsea football star, Didier Drogba, has signed for Italian division four team Folgore Caratese.

 

Leon Spinks former heavyweight champ who beat Muhammad Ali, dies aged 67

 Former boxer and heavyweight champion, Leon Spinks, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, has died at the age 67.

Ekiti state government drags IGP to court over the sacking of the unmarried pregnant policewoman

 The Ekiti state government through the state Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed,  over the police officer, Omolola Olajide, who was sacked for getting pregnant while being unmarried.

 

Chief Paul Unongo's suggestion for Buhari to deploy soldiers to the South West to protect northerners is reckless and dangerous - FFK

 Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Chief Paul Unongo's suggestion for Buhari to deploy soldiers to the South West to protect northerners. 

 

EndSARS: "You are being used''- Segalinks tells Nigerians attacking him for supporting the reopening of the Lekki Tollgate

 Segun Awosanya aka Segalink who is the convener of EndSARS campaign and member of the Lagos state judicial panel, has given an explanation as to why he supported the handing over of the Lekki Toll plaza to the Lekki Concession Company LCC who will, in turn, reopen the tollgates.

 

''We cannot allow operations to begin at the Lekki Tollgate when justice has not prevailed''- DJ Switch

 DJ Switch has kicked against the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel to hand over the Lekki toll plaza to the Lekki Concession Company LCC.

 

Lagos state panel of inquiry hands over Lekki toll gate to LCC

 The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and other matters has approved the returned control of the Lekki Toll Gate plaza to its owners, the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).

 

CBN directs banks to close accounts of cryptocurrency traders

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to close accounts of persons or entities involved in cryptocurrency transactions within their systems. 

 

Federel Government of Nigeria lifts ban on Emirates airline as UAE suspends rapid tests

 The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airlines. The airline was barred from lifting passengers from Nigeria after the United Arab Emirates made it mandatory for such passengers to carry out Rapid Antigen Testing in laboratories that are not approved or authorized by the appropriate regulatory bodies.

 

Sounds of Music star, Christopher Plummer dies at 91

 Canadian-born actor Christopher Plummer has died at his home in Connecticut.

 

Why do Africans laugh or look down on people that can't speak proper English - Tuface Idibia asks

 Tuface Idibia has questioned why Africans look down on those who speak English with an African accent and see as superior those who have an accent from the Western countries.

 

Odion Ighalo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab on a permanent deal from Shanghai Shenhua

 Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab FC on a permanent deal Shanghai Shenhua after his loan spell at Manchester United ended last month.

Super Eagles players do not play with purpose anymore - Former Nigerian striker Julius Aghahowa says

 Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has said the current Super Eagles players do not play with a purpose like before. 

 

''We rejected PDP and embraced APC’s change but it appears we have been shortchanged' - Tunde Bakare

 Former running mate to President Buhari, Pastor Tunde Bakare, says Nigerians might have been shortchanged after they rejected the PDP in 2015 and accepted the promise of change the APC came into power with.

 

Manchester United beat Southampton 9-0

 Manchester United football club of England on Tuesday, February 2, won against Southampton with a heavy 9-0 scoreline, the first time the club will win another club with over 4 goals in the league since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

 

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO after 26 years at the helm

 The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO later this year and transition to the role of executive chair, the company has announced.

Miyyeti Allah asks FG to give palliative to herdsmen

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has asked the Federal Government to introduce a social support programme to alleviate the huge losses of livestock for herdsmen across the country.

Trump stockpiles $31million in donations from supporters as he faces a second impeachment trial

 Former US president, Donald Trump made as much as $30 million in the final weeks of 2020 as he formed a political committee after making relentless claims of voter fraud to his supporters, new filings show.

 

I'm appalled' - Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich writes letter of support to his player Reece James after he was racially abused

 Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich has written a message of support to his player Reece James and the first-team players after the right-back was racially abused on social media.

 

#EndSARS: Nigerian Army disbands legal team, pulls out of Lagos judicial panel investigating Lekki Tollgate Shooting

 The Nigerian Army has disbanded its legal team and also pulled out of investigative hearing of the Lagos State Judicial Panel investigating the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2020.