Methodist church ordains first female bishop in Nigeria

The Methodist Church of Nigeria, has ordained Right Reverend Nkechi Nwosu as the church’s first female bishop in Nigeria.

 

James Cameron becomes only director with three $2-billion movies

 

James Cameron is now the only director to helm three films that has raked in over $2 billion at the worldwide box office following the success of  Avatar: The Way Of Water.

 

Two arrested for kidnapping herdsman in Ogun

Two suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State-owned security outfit, So-Safe Corps for kidnapping a herdsman.

 

Suspected California dance club shooter, Huu Can Tran, who killed 10 people, kills himself after standoff with police

The suspected gunman wanted for killing 10 people and wounding at least 10 more at a dance club on Saturday, is dead after shooting himself, police officials announced Sunday night, January 22.

 

'You're not in this job to be liked' - Roy Keane defends Mikel Arteta after he got yellow card for his touchline behaviour in Arsenal's victory over Manchester United

Manchester United icon turned pundit, Roy Keane has defended Mikel Arteta over his emotional behaviour on the touchline during Arsenal's clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

 

Singer, Shakira tops the global Spotify chart with 'diss track' about her ex Gerard Pique and his new girlfriend Clara Chia Marti

Shakira has topped Spotify's Top 50 Global chart with her new 'diss track' about her ex-partner, Gerard Pique, and his new girlfriend.

 

ASP Vandi pleads not guilty for alleged murder of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem

Drambi Vandi, the suspended assistant superintendent of police who was arrested over the murder of female lawyer Raheem Bolanle, has pleaded not guilty after being arraigned in court today, January 16. 

 

Boko Haram was a fraudulent plot to destroy Nigeria – Buhari

 

President Muhammadu has said that Boko Haram was just  “fraudulent plot to destabilize Nigeria”. 

 

Gunmen kill man, abduct two family members in Abuja

 

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Benjamin Ogundare and abducted his son and nephew, in Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), 

 

India police give details on arrest of Nigerian 'engineer-turned-drug kingpin'

The arrest of alleged Nigerian drug kingpin, Folarin Abdulazees Andoyi, for possession of cocaine worth Rs 2.16 crore, is being seen as the biggest and most crucial action of the anti-narcotics cell of Pune City police, India, in 2022.

 

Chelsea announce the £35m signing of 21-year-old French defender Benoit Badiashile from Monaco

Chelsea have announced the signing of 21-year-old Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile on a seven-and-a-half year deal for £35million.

 

Joe Biden mistakenly calls Kamala Harris "President Harris"

US President Joe Biden mistakenly called his Vice Kamala Harris, the President.

 

Ondo government imposes curfew on Ikare-Akoko over communal clash

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed by the Ondo state government on Ikare-Akoko, the headquarters of the Akoko North East Local Government Area following a communal clash.

 

Chinese government is under-representing severity of COVID outbreak - WHO alleges as more countries continue to restrict travelers from China

A senior World Health Organization (WHO) official has alleged that China’s official data is under-representing the true impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, criticizing its “very narrow” definition of COVID deaths.

Nottingham Forest open to offers for Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis

Nottingham Forest are prepared to listen to offers for Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Dennis despite only signing him last summer for £15million from Watford. 

 

Judge Judy says she's happy for Justin Bieber's growth after calling him foolish

 

Judge Judy who presides over an American arbitration-based reality court show, has said that she is happy that Canadian singer, Justin Bieber has gotten his life on the right track.

 

All policemen in Ajah division transferred — PPRO

 Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin has announced that  all policemen attached to the Ajah police station in Lagos State have been transferred out of the division.

 

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