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Migrants Should Seek Asylum From Home Before Coming To U.S. – Biden
Majority of migrants crossing the border with the U.S. are immediately sent back, so the better option for them would be to apply for asylum from home countries and check

People Are Dying Of COVID-19, Vaccines Should Not Be Stopped – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday maintained that vaccinations against COVID-19 should not be stopped in Nigeria despite fears over the side effects of

Meghan’s Racism Claims Against Royal Family Not A Surprise” – Michelle Obama
Former first lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama has said it “wasn’t a complete surprise” to hear the Duchess of Sussex’s claims of racism within the Royal

Money From Mining Used To Fund Criminal Activities, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his regime has discovered that criminals have infiltrated the mining industry in the country. Buhari said this on Tuesday while declaring open the 56th annual

“I Need My Old Life Back” – BBNaija’s Kaisha Umaru Cries Out As She Is Tired Of Celebrity Life
Kaisha Umaru, who participated in the Big Brot her Naija season 5 edition that took place in 2020, has yelled that she needs to get her old life back. The

Tiger Woods Leaves Hospital Weeks After Car Crash, Recovering At Home
Golfer Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is back home and continuing his recovery after suffering severe leg injuries in a car accident last month. “Happy to report that I

CBN Imposes ₦6.9 Fee On USSD Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed ₦6.98 service charge on Nigerians for all USSD transactions. In a statement jointly issued on Tuesday by the apex bank and the

Kano Confirms 3 Deaths, 284 Infections From Strange Disease
The Kano government, on Tuesday, confirmed three persons dead and 284 others infected in the outbreak of a strange disease. Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim-Tsanyawa, spoke to reporters at a

Spate Of Kidnapping, Release Of Students Becoming Funny, Unbelievable- Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has described as ‘funny’ the spate of abduction and release of schoolchildren by alleged kidnappers in the Northern part of Nigeria. Wike spoke during

Abduction: Government Alone Can’t Secure Schools From Attacks By Bandits- FG
The Federal Government has emphasised the need for Nigerians to be vigilant to end attacks on schools and abduction of students. The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, who

I’d Rather Sell My Nudes To Survive Than Beg – Tribal Mark Model Adetutu Tells Those Criticizing Her
Nigerian tribal mark activist and model Adetutu has replied to those criticizing her for going into nudes that she will rather do that than beg online. Adetutu who decided to

HipHop Mogul, Diddy Congratulates Burna Boy On Grammy Award Feat
Hip Hop Mogul, Sean Combs popularly known as Diddy has congratulated Burna Boy on his groundbreaking Grammy Award. Burna Boy has been flooded with lots of congratulatory messages from International

To Hell With Grammys” – Lil Wayne Slams Recording Academy After They Failed To Nominate His Latest Album
American rapper, Lil Wayne has slammed the Recording Academy following the snub of his latest album from the 63rd Grammy Awards on Sunday, March 14. He did not take it

Shut Up Your Mouth Sir’ – Feminists Attack Pete Edochie For Saying Wives Should Always Put A Pack Of Condom In Their Husband’s Suitcase
Nollywood icon Pete Edochie rankled many feminists with his advice on how married women should deal with their cheating husbands. In an interview with Adakari TV, Edochie advises women not

Kidnapping: Shehu Sani To Buhari: Stop Issuing Warning To Bandits In English
Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari over his “stern warning” to bandits. Sani said Buhari should stop issuing warning to bandits in English language.

There Could Be A Third Wave Of COVID-19 In Nigeria’ – PTF Warns
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has cautioned Nigerians of a possible third wave of the deadly COVID-19 disease. This was made by the PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha at the

Yaphet Kotto, First Black Bond Villain And ‘Alien’ Actor, Dies At 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who rose to fame in the 1970s fighting James Bond in “Live and Let Die” and an extraterrestrial stowaway in “Alien”, has died, his agent told AFP.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband Prince Philip Leaves Hospital
Queen Elizabeth II’s 99-year-old husband Prince Philip left a central London hospital on Tuesday, after four weeks of treatment that sparked fears for his health. Buckingham Palace is yet to

Why I Recommended Bawa Among Four Names To Head EFCC—AGF Malami Opens Up
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has admitted recommending Abdulrasheed Bawa for the chairmanship of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, among four names which

Kidnapping Declare State Of Emergency In Education Sector: Atiku Urges FG
Nigeria’s ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the idea of paying ransom to bandits is ill-advised as doing so would lead to long-term destruction. Atiku who took to his twitter

Stop Comparing Wizkid, Davido And Burna Boy, Let Them All Celebrate Their Wins’ – Veteran, Daddy Showkey Warns
Veteran Nigerian musician, Daddy Showkey has rebuked a section of Nigerians comparing artistes on social media following Burna Boy and Wizkid’s historic achievement at the 63rd Daddy Showkey who is

CAMA 2020: CAN Takes FG To Court
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has gone to court to challenge the legality or otherwise of the just gazetted controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 popularly called CAMA,

Sanwo-Olu Okays 21-Year Jail Term For Cultists
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the bill for the Prohibition of Unlawful Societies and Cultism of 2021 into law, approving 21-year jail term for convicted cultists in

Victory For Nigeria,’ Davido Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid Over Grammy Win
Singer Davido has congratulated his rivals Wizkid and Burna Boy on their Grammy wins saying it’s a victory for Nigeria and the culture. Davido in a tweet set aside his

You’re Joker – FG Replies Asari Dokunbo Over Biafra Resurgence
The Federal Government of Nigeria has described the reported formation of Biafra Customary Government by Asari Dokubo as a “theatre of the absurd by a joker seeking attention’’. Speaking with

Why Catholic Church Can’t Bless Same-Sex Unions – Vatican Reveals
The Vatican on Monday said the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions despite their “positive elements”, saying it was impossible for God to “bless sin”.

Gunmen Storm OOU, Kidnap Two Female Students
Two 300 level female students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ayetoro campus of the Olabisi Onabanjo University(OOU), Ogun State, have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be people carrying out

Grammy Award: Simi Denies Mocking Davido After Wizkid’s Win
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Simi has reacted to the claims that she mocked Davido Music Worldwide boss, Davido after Wizkid won Grammys Award on Sunday. Simi in a post which has

Uganda’s Opposition Leader, Bobi Wine Arrested During Protest
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested while leading a protest in the capital, Kampala. The Daily Monitor newspaper published a photo of the moment Mr Wine was taken

Be Careful Of Men Who Play Loud Music When You Visit Them’ -Actress, Inem Peter Cautions Ladies
Nollywood actress, Inem Peter has thrown a word of caution to her fellow ladies via her Instagram page on identifying abusive women. Inem Peter opined that men who play loud

You’re Worst Than Animals – Fani-Kayode Replies Those Justifying Killing Of Fulani Family Of Six
Former Minister, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode, has described those criticizing his stand on the killing of six members of a Fulani family in Osun State as ‘worse than animals.’ The

Police Arrest Protesting AAC Members At INEC Headquarters In Abuja
A combined team of security operatives have arrested some members of the African Alliance Congress who arrived at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission to protest the commission’s

#GRAMMYs: Atiku, Saraki, Femi Kuti, Nigerians Salute Burna Boy, ‘True African Giant, Twice As Tall’
Afro-fusion superstar Burna Boy emerged winner of a Grammy on Sunday for his Album ‘Twice As Tall’, and that win might be the stamp that affirms his authority as an

Ronaldo Overtakes Pele, Tops World Goalscoring List
Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics with a quick-fire hat-trick as Juventus brushed aside Cagliari 3-1 on Sunday, five days after their Champions League elimination, while Inter Milan moved

Beyonce Breaks Grammy Record, Becomes Female Artist With Most Wins (Full List Of Winners At The 2021 Grammy Awards)
Beyonce made Grammys history Sunday by becoming the winningest woman in the history of the music industry’s top awards gala, and its most decorated singer with 28 career wins. She

NAFDAC Raises The Alarm On Fake COVID-19 Vaccines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Sunday warned Nigerians to be wary of fake COVID – 19 vaccines in the country. The organisation also warned

We’ll Embark On Another Fresh Strike If… – ASUU Warns FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday blamed the Federal Government, as well as the Accountant General of the Federation, over what it called the victimization of its members.

NLC Is Dead, Can’t Fight FG’s Anti-People’s Policy – Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that the labour movement in Nigeria is dead, adding that it cannot reverse the anti-people policies of the All Progressives Congress-led

Wole Soyinka Receives COVID-19 Vaccine Jab
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has received a dose of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on New Media, Emmanuel Ojo, disclosed this

Ngige To Labour: No Hike In Fuel Price
Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige has assured the Organised Labour, organised private sector and Nigerians that there is no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit

‘I Was Quoted Out Of Context’: NSA Denies Saying Arms Procurements Funds Are Missing
The Office of the National Security Adviser on Friday denied that funds for arms procurement have gone missing under the former Service Chiefs. The BBC’s Hausa Service had earlier reported

I Will No Longer Allow My Label To Submit My Music To The Grammys” – The Weeknd Reacts To Grammys Snub
American singer, The Weeknd has reportedly announced plans boycott the Grammys award henceforth following snub by the awards scheme in the 2021 nominations. The Weeknd’s song ‘Blinding Lights’ was a

Kaduna Kidnap: 172 Students, Eight Others Rescued With Several Still Missing – Govt
No fewer than 172 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been rescued. The Commissioner for Internal Security and

No Reason To Stop Using AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine – WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine after several European countries suspended the roll-out over blood clot fears. The WHO said

South African Billionaire, Patrice Motsepe Emerges As New CAF President
South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe on Friday emerged as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), taking over from Ahmad Ahmad. “Africa needs collective wisdom, but also the exceptional

Funds For Purchase Of Arms Missing Under Buratai, Others – NSA Reveals
The National Security Adviser to the President, Maj.-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd.), has said some funds meant for the purchase of arms to strengthen the country’s anti-terror war got missing under

I’ll Frustrate You, Wike Threatens Akpabio
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to frustrate the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio over comments against South-South Governors. Mr. Wike on live television on Friday said

NFF President, Pinnick Elected Into FIFA Council
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has been elected into the FIFA Council, Completesports.com reports. Pinnick becomes only the second Nigerian – after Amos Adamu – elected into the Council

PDP To Buhari: Account For $1bn Earmarked For Arms By Your Govt
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to give account of the $1 billion earmarked for arms by his government. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan,

FG Apologises, Rejects Petrol Price Hike By PPPRA
The Minister of States for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, has disowned the increase in the price of petrol as announced earlier by the Petroleum Products Pricing Agency, PPPRA. Mr Sylva said

BREAKING: Outrage Forces PPPRA To Suspend Increase Of Fuel Price To N212 Per Litre
In the wake of the outrage that greeted the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, on Friday, deleted

Insecurity: Our Best Has Not Proved Good Enough – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the government is becoming desperate in its attempt to quash the rising spate of insecurity across the country. While addressing traditional rulers at the

Supreme Court Affirms 10-Year Conviction Of Ex-Plateau Governor, Dariye
Supreme Court has affirmed the ten-year jail term slammed on a former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye’s for alleged criminal breach of trust. In a unanimous judgment delivered

COVID-19: The Fight Is Far From Over – Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday offered his Covid-weary nation a tantalizing glimpse of an almost normal July 4th, outlining in a speech how the United States can defeat the coronavirus

I’ll Win 2023 Presidential Election, Succeeds Buhari, Okorocha Finally Opens Up
Senator Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo state, has declared that he would contest and win the 2023 presidential election. It was reported that Okorocha, who represents Imo West

How Gaps In 1999 Constitution Worsens Insecurity Nigeria – Lawan
President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, revealed that certain gaps in the 1999 Constitution formed by the exclusion of traditional institutions in the governance and security architecture

Ronaldo, Ramsey Set To Leave Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Ramsey could be on their way out at Juventus, as the club prepares for a rebuild this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Serie A giants

Stop Kissing Kids In The Mouth – Actress, Anita Joseph Warns Parents
Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has advised parents to stop kissing their kids in the mouth. According to the curvy actress in a video, she shared on her Instagram page, she

Falling In Love With The Wrong Person Is The Beginning Of Suffering’ – Tunde Ednut Writes
Nigerian socialite, Tunde Ednut has shared a post about falling in love with the wrong person. The renowned social media personality stated in his post that an individual begins to

Why Nigerians Are The Greatest Problem Of Nigeria’ – Femi Adesina Reveals
The Special Adviser to the Nigerian president, President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has stated without mincing words that Nigerians are the country’s greatest problem. He lashed

Again, Buhari Insists On Shoot-On-Sight Order For Criminals Illegally Possessing AK-47
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja emphasized that security chiefs have received marching orders to go harder on criminals, including to shoot anyone found illegally with AK-47. The President

We Must Demand For Yoruba Nation Now – Sunday Igboho Insists
Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho says his agitation is for Yoruba nation and that there is no going back on this. Igboho, in a statement issued by his

Biden Signs $1.9trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Package
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed his first major legislative bill, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package into law. The signing was initially billed for Friday. But it was

Why I Haven’t Taken AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday explained why he has not yet taken the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Many governors have taken the vaccine but Sanwo-Olu is yet to take

Petrol Skyrockets To N212.61 Per Litre
At last, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has released the latest guiding retail price of premium motor spirit (PMS) also called petrol, at an average of 211.11 per

BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Kaduna School, Kidnap Female Students
Gunmen have abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Mando area of Kaduna State. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed the incident to Daily

I Walked 5km To Play Football Without Boots – Kanu Recounts Difficult Path To Football Career
Nigerian soccer legend, Kanu Nwankwo has called on youths not to give up on their dreams, recalling that he started playing football without boots. The former Super Eagles captain spoke

I Hate Exposing My Body In Public’ -Toyin Lawani Opens Up On Posting Unclad Photos On Social Media
Popular Nigerian fashionista and celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has revealed that she hates wearing short things and revealing her body in public. Toyin Lawani, in a video shared on her

I Am Not Wizkid’s Baby Mama, I Don’t Fit That Category – Jada Pollock Fumes Again
Music manager and entrepreneur Jada Pollock has angrily blasted a fan who referred to her as Wizkid’s baby mama while commenting under her post. Many Nigerians are abreast and know

Licking My Wife’s Honey Pot On Our Honeymoon Has Kept My Marriage Till Date – Gospel Singer, Brother Sammy
Popular Gospel musician Brother Sammy has disclosed that the secret behind his ten years marriage is because of his sexual prowess with his wife during their honeymoon. Speaking in an

Rivers Teachers Protest, Demand Five-Year Unpaid Salaries
Teachers from Primary and Secondary Schools in the Rivers State University, the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, and the Ken Saro–Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori are currently protesting the non-payment of their