Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, popularly known as COVID-19. Disclosing this on Monday via Twitter, Governor Bello explained that he is asymptomatic and has gone into isolation. The news comes amid widespread speculation last week that he had contracted the virus. Niger State has seen increasing number…
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Six Nigerians have been convicted by an Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after they were accused of funding of Boko Haram, Daily Trust reports. The conviction which was upheld by the appellate court after they lost an earlier appeal at a lower court saw Surajo Abubakar Muhammad and Saleh…
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American drugmaker Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech on Monday revealed a jointly developed vaccine that has shown 90 percent effectiveness in preventing Covid-19 infections. The statement was released as coronavirus cases are soaring across the world, and European stock markets and oil prices jumped on the news. According to preliminary findings, protection in patients was achieved seven days…
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Happy Golden Jubilee Birthday, Lilian Bach! The Nollywood actress celebrated her 50th birthday with stunning new photos and fans can’t seem to get enough. Taking to Instagram, Back who gained prominence in the movie industry after appearing in Ogidan and Married to a Witch accompanied the photos with short captions. “Thanking God for fifty fabulous years. #oluwamimodupe,” she alongside her first…
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Tiwa Savage recently released her fourth studio album ‘Celia’ and also chimed support for #EndSARS, the protests calling for an end to police brutality, and she’s just opened up about the whole experience. On Thursday November 5, the Afrobeats popstar opened up about the current situation in Nigeria, working on her album ‘Celia’ and its timely themes, working with Beyonce on the Lion…
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Over the years, Infinix has continued to support young Nigerians in diverse fields. Ranging from entertainment, to fashion and business, several young individuals in all of these fields have benefited from various empowerment initiatives designed by Infinix. Asides from finding the perfect team to help in achieving the business goal and a host of other…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be getting a new acting chairman who will oversee the affairs of the agency pending its Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s confirmation of his reappointment by the Senate. According to Guardian, the ceremony will be taking place Monday at the conference hall of the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Although…
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Following the disbandment of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and indictment of erring officers from the tactical police unit, the Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has revealed that the evidence presented in order to facilitate their prosecution is not enough. Recall that 33 SARS operatives were found guilty in last year’s report of a presidential investigative panel. Malami, having established…
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Twitter has announced that incumbent American President Donald Trump will be subjected to the same rules as any other user when President-elect Joe Biden takes office on January. 20. Twitter places “public interest” notices on some rule-breaking tweets from “world leaders” that would otherwise be removed. Such tweets from political candidates and elected or government officials are…
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Popular rapper and music producer Vector is going to be a dad! The 36-year-old is expecting his first child with wife his girlfriend, he announced on social media Sunday. The actor — real name Olanrewaju Ogunmefun — shared a series of pictures from their intimate baby shower. In the photos, the mom-to-be is wearing a white dress with Vector cradling…
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