Investigate report of forced abortions- UN Secretary-General tells Nigerian government

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on the Nigerian government to investigate allegations of systemic and coerced abortions reportedly perpetrated by the Nigerian army, U.N spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

US journalist dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup

A leading American sports reporter, who last month had a run-in with Qatar’s World Cup organisers over a rainbow LGBTQ shirt, died while covering a tense quarter-final match Friday, his family said.

LP sacks National Publicity Secretary, dissolves Ogun State executive

The National Working Committee of the Labour Party has relieved its acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi of his duties.  It also dissolved the party’s State Executive Committee in Ogun state with  immediate effect.

Many feared killed as hoodlums enforce sit-at-home in Enugu

Five persons are feared dead on Saturday morning following attack by hoodlums enforcing Simon Ekpa’s five days sit-at-home order in the South East.

Top Twitter executives interfered with US election and suppressed Trump before banning him - Elon Musk

Elon Musk said Saturday, Dec. 10, that there is evidence that top Twitter executives suppressed and censored former US President Donald Trump in the days before the 2020 election.

See VDEO as American Brittney Griner and Russian Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE tarmac after prisoner swap between US and Russia

Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE airport tarmac in the hours after the United States and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap.

Embattled Rapper Kanye West's honorary degree rescinded after anti-Semitic comments

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has rescinded Kanye West’s honorary doctorate degree at the college.

D’banj breaks silence on arrest by the ICPC over diversion of N-Power funds

Music star Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has broken his silence over his alleged arrest by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences  Commission, ICPC, describing the arrest as “misconceived, mischievous and prejudicial to the justice system anywhere in the world.” 

Iran hangs protester, accuses him of injuring security operative

The Iranian government has executed a man by hanging after accusing and trying him for injuring a paramilitary officer during multiple protests that have swept across the country since mid-September.

BOMBSHELL!!! ‘I was pursued out of office, can never be President again’ – Goodluck Jonathan

Amid claims of his returning to power, former President Goodluck Jonathan has opened up on why he would not contest for the Presidency again.

Jonathan said he can’t run for the Presidency again because he was pursued out of office in 2015.

Music star D’banj arrested by the ICPC over diversion of N-Power fund

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arrested and detained Oladapo Oyebanji, known by his stage name, D’banj, over alleged diversion of N-Power fund.

Former US President Donald Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

A Manhattan, New York jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records connected to a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities by failing to report and pay taxes on compensation for top executives. 

Eden Hazard retires from international football after Belgium's dismal group stage exit at the World Cup

Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football.

QATAR2022: Stadium 974 set to be demolished after hosting last match

Following the conclusion of the match between South Korea and Brazil, Stadium 974, built with 974 containers, is now set to be demolished.

Nigerians in diaspora sue Buhari, INEC, ask High Court to stop 2023 elections

Nigerians of voting age resident in the United Kingdom and various parts of the world have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking enforcement of their fundamental rights to vote in the 2023 general elections.

Naira redesign: Cash withdrawal above N100,000, N500,000 attract 5%, 10% charges

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued a revised cash withdrawal policy, stating that cash withdrawals above N100,000 and N500,000 will henceforth attract 5 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively, as a measure towards implementing the naira redesign policy.

Indonesia’s new law prescribes 1-year jail term for extramarital sex

Indonesia’s parliament has approved a new law that prohibits anyone in the country from having extramarital sex.

Boko Haram kills 33 wives of ISWAP fighters in reprisal attack

Boko Haram terrorists, said to be angry over the killing of their Commander, Malam Aboubakar (Munzir) and 15 others in a deadly in-fighting, have slaughtered 33 wives of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Sambisa.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan loses World Athlete Award to McLaughlin-Levrone

The World Athletics has named American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone the Female World Athlete of the Year, beating Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and three others for the prestigious honour.

Scare as flight to UK from Poland is diverted to Prague after a 'possible bomb' was found on board

An EasyJet flight heading to the UK from Poland has been diverted to the Czech Republic after a 'possible bomb' was found on board. 

Four Nigerians arrested in UK, Sweden over alleged cybercrime in US

Four Nigerians were arrested in the United Kingdom and Sweden for allegedly committing cyber fraud and theft of public money in the United States.

Former Reps Speaker Yakubu Dogara dumps APC, returns to PDP

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party.

Oh goodness!!! See VIDEO as Ugandan doctors kneel before President Museveni, beg him to run for 7th term in 2026

A group of doctors in Uganda caused a stir after kneeling before long-time President Yoweri Museveni, asking him to to run for a seventh term. 

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Report says Bandits have abducted 46 persons in Katsina State

Bandits in communities of Batsari and Funtua local government areas of Katsina State have abducted about 46 people at the weekend.

Liberians criticise President Weah over long stay abroad

Liberian President George Weah’s long absence from the country has raised eyebrows and prompted criticism, leading one opposition figure to ask if the West African nation is running on “autopilot”.

JTF kills scores of bandits in Niger, rescues 5 kidnap victims

The Joint Security Task Force in Niger State has neutralized scores of bandits in Gaskiya Bana, a border village between Niger and Kaduna state in Munya Local Government Area of Niger state.

NRC says FG lost N113m over Abuja-Kaduna railway closure

The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, said the Federal Government lost about N113m over the closure of the Abuja-Kaduna railway.