Queen, Prince Philip didn’t speak about Archie’s skin — Oprah
Oprah Winfrey has said conversations about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie, were not heard by Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.
NPFL: Kwara Utd share spoils with Wikki to stay top
A late strike by Jibola Adeleke helped Kwara United to a 1-1 draw with Wikki Tourists and the Ilorin side have now maintained their position at the top of the table after MafchDay 14. Chinedu Udegha had earlier given the home team the lead in the first half when he scored from the spot. Both […]
Pope returns from Iraq, criticises treatment of women
Pope Francis, on his return flight from Baghdad, reviewed his four-day trip to Iraq and criticised the treatment of women. The plane with the Vatican delegation that had been vaccinated against COVID-19 and more than 70 journalists landed in Rome on Monday afternoon. Speaking to journalists during the flight, the 84-year-old denounced the treatment of […]
Austria withdraws AstraZeneca batch as nurse’s death probed
Austria will stop using doses from one batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine while the death of a nurse who received it is investigated, health officials have said. The decision had been taken as a precaution, the National Office for Health System Safety (BASG) said late on Sunday, adding that there was “no evidence of a […]
International Women Day: NASS will end constitutional gender injustices — Gbajabiamila
The National Assembly will amend the 1999 constitution to ensure justice and fairness to the female gender in the country, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has declared.
Court remands man over alleged theft of goat in Ilorin
A Magistrates’ Court in Ilorin on Monday remanded one Habeeb Yusuf at Oke-kura Correctional Centre, Ilorin for allegedly stealing a goat. The police arraigned the defendant on a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft. The Magistrate, Olaolu Muyiwa said he remanded the defendant pending the completion of investigation on the case. Muyiwa adjourned the […]
Pollution: Lagos, US make deal on improved environment
The United States, US Mission in Nigeria has expressed its desire to partner with the Lagos State Government in improving the environmental conditions of the state and promote sustainable living among residents.
Osinbajo is a great asset to Nigeria — Gov Bello
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 64 birthday, describing him as a great gift and asset to Nigeria. Governor Bello in his birthday message issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, said that Prof. Osinbajo “has contributed immensely […]
NPFL: Plateau United in 2nd-half rush to defeat MFM 3-1
Plateau United are back to winning ways after a 3-1 victory over MFM at the new Jos stadium with Mohammed Zulkifilu scoring a brace in the encounter. MFM defence strategy seemed to have been effective on the day especially in the first half as the Olukoya Boys were able to curtail a Plateau side that […]
Suspected cultists shoot one in Delta community
By Paul Olayemi Barely a week after security forces were deployed to Sapele town in Sapele local government area of Delta State, to forestall incessant killing from suspected cult group, gunmen have shot another man today, Monday. The victim whose name cannot be ascertained as at press time was said to be heading to town […]
COURT OF APPEAL: Group decries marginalisation of South-East, seeks increment of justices to 110
By Clifford Ndujihe A socio-political organisation, Enugu Rebirth, has called for the amendment of the law establishing the Court of Appeal to ensure equal representations of both states and the six geopolitical zones in the appellate court. Making the call, Coordinator of Enugu Rebirth, Chief Chuka Eze, said increasing the number of justices of the […]
