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Michelle Obama to Trump: ‘This isn’t a game’

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday evening took aim at President Donald Trump for his refusal to concede after losing the Nov. 3, presidential election. In an Instagram post, Mrs. Obama said the love of country required everyone to respect election results even when unfavourable. She wrote: “The presidency doesn’t belong to any […]

Final-year student Onyebuchi suspended for “brutal rape”

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A final year student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, identified as Nwiroegbu Onyebuchi has been suspended. The action was taken by the University after Nwiroegbu Onyebuchi was accused of a “brutal rape” of a female student whose name was not disclosed. The matter has now been referred to the […]

I did not buy Lamborghini for my daughter – Dino Melaye

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Michael Adeshina Senator Dino Melaye has debunked the widespread reports that he bought her daughter a Lamborghini to celebrate her 11th birthday. The now-debunked news was circulated after an Instagram account with the name Mary Melaye share a picture of a young girl posed in front of a Lamborghini and wrote “Thanks dad’. “Mary […]

Imo APC lawmaker Hercules Okoro sent to jail

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Ugonne Uzoma A member of the Imo House of Assembly, Hercules Okoro has been remanded in an Owerri correctional facility for assault. An Owerri Magistrate Court, presided over by D.V. Okoroji made the order on Monday. Okoro, a member of the All Progressives Congress, represents Ohaji Egbema State Constituency in the state assembly. Okoro […]

Three feared dead, 150 vehicles, 50 shops destroyed as hoodlums clash in Mushin

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Bose Adelaja What started as a mere fight between two hoodlums in Mushin area of Lagos, has degenerated and resulted in violence which has left three people dead with others in critical conditions while about 120 vehicles were destroyed and 50 shops were vandalised on Monday. The fight which reportedly started on Sunday night, […]

Pictures: AFCON qualifiers: Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and his Gabon teammates slept at the Gambian International Airport on Sunday

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News Monday, November 16th, 2020

By Michael Adeshina Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon teammates slept at the Banjul International Airport on Sunday. The Panthers were scheduled to play Gambia in Bakau on Monday and they arrived at the Banjul International Airport late on Sunday night but were delayed. According to reports, their passports were seized despite providing their […]

COVID-19: UK PM, Boris Johnson, goes into self-isolation

Posted by admin COVID-19, Headlines, Health, United Kingdom (UK) Sunday, November 15th, 2020

(NNP) The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has gone into isolation having been exposed to someone with corona virus. While the PM has no symptoms, he has decided to isolate out of abundance of caution and in line with COVID-19 guidelines. Johnson contracted the virus several weeks ago and was hospitalized for a few days. Cases […]

Boko Haram damage to Borno is $6bn – Gov. Zulum

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Governors, Headlines, NNP News, Raw Politics, State News Sunday, November 15th, 2020

(NNP) The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has estimated the total damage wrath on his state by the terrorist organization known as Boko Haram, to be $6 billion. The governor made this known in the state capital when he unveiled the 25-year strategic recovery plan for the state. The plan, he stated, will […]

10-year old comedienne, Emanuella, builds mother a house

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, November 14th, 2020

Popular comedienne, Emanuella Samuel, has given her mother an early Christmas gift. She took to her official Instagram account to announce to her 471,000 followers that she built her mother a house. “I built this for you mom. For all the prayers; all the encouragement and support. Mummy, I know you said you want a […]

AFCON qualifier: Sierra Leone stage comeback to draw Eagles 4-4 in Benin

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, November 13th, 2020

Johnny Edward and ‘Tosin Oluwalowo Nigeria played out a 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone in Friday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. A brace from Alex Iwobi and strikes from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze gave the Super Eagles a deserving lead after 29 minutes. But in the […]