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Transfer: Chelsea defender tells Lampard he wants to leave
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US election: Biden refuses to support Trump’s impeachment, reveals quickest way to remove President

Acting as occultist doesn’t make me one, Kanayo O Kanayo laments
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Only a cheating wife will be scared of getting a DNA test —Peggy Ovire
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Return number plates or get arrested – Ogun govt tells ex-political office holders
Former political office holders and retirees in Ogun State risk being arrested should they fail to return government number plates in their possession. This is as the government issued directive that all unauthorized number plates in possession of p…

Republican GOP leader, Blunt reveals decision on Trump’s impeachment
Senator Roy Blunt of the Republican Party and a member of GOP leadership, has declared that President Donald Trump’s impeachment is “not going to happen.” “There is no way we’re going to impeach the President. There’s not the time to do it,” the Mis…

Twitter permanently suspends Trump amid heightened tensions
Twitter has permanently suspended President Donald Trump’s account. The President was accused of using it for sedition. After the US Capitol invasion, Trump seemed to have posted tweets that tactically supported further opposition to the incoming ad…

US Capitol invasion: God used Trump to bring America down – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, former Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, has reacted to the invasion of the Capitol Building by Trump supporters, adding that God used the Trump to bring down America. Recall that President Donald Trump’s supporters in…

Failed marriage: I was stupid, women should be like Tiwa Savage, Funke Akindele – Princess
Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess has taken the blame for her failed marriage and has advised any woman facing a marital challenge to be like Tiwa Savage and Funke Akindele. Recall that Princess’s marriage crashed in less than 2 week…

EPL: Bailly reacts as Amad Diallo finally joins Man United
Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly, has offered to help the club’s new signing, Amad Diallo, settle in at Old Trafford after the 18-year-old sealed a £36million move to the Red Devils. He also believes that Diallo will succeed at Manchester Uni…

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US Capitol invasion: Stevie Wonder, John Legend, others call for Trump’s impeachment
American celebrities have taken to their various social media platform to call for the impeachment of the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, over the fierce siege of the Capitol by the president’s supporters. The riot was prov…

Troops rescue 3 in Nasarawa
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued three kidnapped persons at Mararaba Udege in Nasarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, confirmed this in a statement on Fr…

Transfer: Lampard clashes with Chelsea board over signing of Declan Rice
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has reportedly clashed with the club’s board over signing of West Ham’s Declan Rice. Rice, a former Chelsea academy prospect, has developed into a fine defensive midfielder at West Ham, and is now being linked with a r…

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. NDLEA spokesman, Deputy Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Jonah Achema, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Friday…

COVID-19: We lost 5 VIPs in two weeks – Gov Lalong makes clarifications on ‘another lockdown’
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said that it is difficult to talk about another lockdown as states strive to contain the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. He also said that his state had lost Very Important Personalities (VIPs) to Coronav…

Policeman injured in US Capitol riot dies
A US Capitol Police officer has died of injuries sustained during clashes with a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters who overran a session of Congress, police said late Thursday. It was the first law enforcement death stemming from the violen…

DJ Cuppy calls out Zlatan for blocking her on social media for over 10 months
Billionaire daughter and disc jockey, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy lamented on how singer Zlatan Ibile blocked her on WhatsApp and Instagram. A 10 months old case that according to her seems to be an escalation and yet she doesn’t know what happene…

LASG to prosecute drivers of tanker fire
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, says it will prosecute the drivers of articulated vehicles involved in accidents in the early hours of Thursday to serve as deterrent to other reckless drivers. The Agency and other emergency resp…

Why I cannot quit filmmaking for marriage — Rahama Sadau
Popular Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau has averred that she cannot quit acting for marriage. The 27-year-old Hausa movie star brought this revelation to light on Wednesday during an interactive session with her fans on Twitter. Her remark had come …

BREAKING: Fuel laden tanker explodes in Lagos (VIDEO)
A tanker, fully loaded with fuel, on Thursday morning exploded at Toyota bus stop along the ever busy Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos State. Men of the fire service are battling to put out the resultant fire at the time of filing this report as ca…

Pochettino disappointed after failing to win first PSG match
New Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has spoken of his disappointment at beginning his spell in charge with a 1-1 draw against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. Romain Hamouma scored for the home side in the 19th minute, before Moise Kean…

US Capitol invasion: Fani-Kayode reacts to violence protest
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday, joined a host of others in condemning the protest at the US Capitol. A violent protest had erupted at the US Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday after Donald Trump addressed his fol…

Carabao Cup: Pogba sends message to Man United players after defeat to Man City
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has urged his teammates to learn from their Carabao Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat against Manchester City on Wednesday night. Pogba said he was disappointed because it was not the first time Man United is losing…

US Capitol invasion: Congresswoman initiates move to impeach Trump
A United States, US, Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar has called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Omar said she is “drawing up” articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. She made the disclosure after the protest at Capitol building i…

US Capitol invasion: America’s democracy under unprecedented assault – Joe Biden
President-elect, Joe Biden has condemned the riots that erupted at the US Capitol building in Washington D.C. The Democrat called it an “assault” on America’s democracy. President Donal Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol as Congress debate…

US Capitol invasion: Blacks would have been shot dead, Kevin Hart reacts
Popular American comedian, Kevin Hart had joined host of Americans in condemning the protest at US Capitol. A violent protest had erupted at US Capitol after Trump addressed his followers vowing “never to concede”. During the protest, a woman was sh…
COVID-19: Nigeria records highest daily figure as NCDC confirms 5 new deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday night, recorded 1,664 new infections of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC confirmed this on its verified Twitter account. Five deaths were also recorded in Nigeria.…
Nigerian leaders steal money, go to Jerusalem, Saudi to pray – Bishop Kukah
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Sowore: Nigeria presenting itself poorly to Biden – Ex-US envoy, Campbell
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COVID-19: Elvina Ibru tests positive, recounts horibble experience
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Two Oyo workers arrested for allegedly selling COVID-19 palliatives
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Transfer: Pochettino welcomes Dele Alli to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said that Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli is welcome at the club. Pochettino said this at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of his side’s away Ligue 1 clash with Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, w…
COVID-19: Late presentation of patients responsible for deaths —FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said the late presentation of COVID-19 patients at approved treatment centres had largely contributed to the number of deaths recorded in the country. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, said …
Japan leads 2021 world’s powerful passports, Nigeria 97th (See full list)
Japan maintains its lead into 2021 as the world’s most powerful passport. The Asian giant has held the top spot since 2018. The Henley Passport Index released the ranking on Tuesday. The passports were rated according to the number of destinations t…
COVID-19: 2021 Grammy Awards postponed
The 2021 Grammy Awards, the 63rd edition, scheduled for 31 January in Los Angeles, California , has been postponed. Variety magazine scooped that world music’s biggest event may now take place in March. However, the new date has not been confirmed. …
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Rapper and producer Dr Dre posted that he was “doing great” late Tuesday after being hospitalized with a possible brain aneurysm. “I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team,” the music mogul posted on Instagram as reports swir…
COVID-19: Nigeria records highest figure as NCDC confirms additional death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday, recorded 1,354 new infections of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC confirmed this on its verified Twitter handle. One death was also recorded in Nigeria. The figure …
COVID-19: Mountain of Fire’s G.O, Daniel Olukoya issues warning to Nigerians
Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, has called on Nigerians to take COVID-19 seriously. Olukoya urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols laid down by the Federal Government b…
Cross River: Magistrate slumps at entrance to Gov Ayade’s office as protest enters second day
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Ex-Education Minister, Dauda Birma is dead
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