An oil leak has been reported at an oilfield operated by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) around Ogboinbiri in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the oil leak, which occurred on Oct. 17 at the NAOC Wellhead 9,...
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The trial of Real Madrid FC striker, Karim Benzema for attempted blackmail linked to a sex tape featuring his former France team mate, Mathieu Valbuena started in Versailles on Wednesday. Benzema was not present in court, with his lawyers citing his professional obligations. He played with Real in the...
Indonesia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study of a 560 million U.S. dollar coal-to-methanol plant. Indonesia’s Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, said in a statement on Wednesday. The MOU was signed on Oct.18, by the Industry Minister and representatives from PT...
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday fixed Nov. 22 for the arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, over allegations bordering on fraud while she served in the office. Although Oduah, who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was scheduled for arraignment before Justice Inyang...
Operatives from the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two persons during a car procession ongoing at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State. The police arrested the two men on Wednesday morning amid the parade organised to mark the one-year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. “I did not do...
Rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz The Bad Guy, and Comedian Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, have joined the car procession at the #EndSARSMemorial protest at Lekki tollgate in Lagos. This is despite a ban on protests in Lagos and the heavy presence of...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday said the country has recorded 159 additional COVID-19 infections, with zero deaths across 11 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC, which disclosed this in an update via its website,...
Popular Nollywood actor Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK), said he would be conferred with a chieftaincy title by his traditional ruler, Eze Amaefule in Oboama, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo, on Dec.29. Kanayo disclosed this on Wednesday in an invitation message made available to the News Agency...
Aspirants vying for various positions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) forthcoming national convention, on Tuesday in Abuja, submitted their nomination and expression of interest forms to beat the deadline. The aspirants included Hajia Inna Ciroma, a former Minister of Women Affairs, contesting the position of Deputy National Chairman...
A Hebrew prayer book created around 700 years ago in what is now the German state of Bavaria has been auctioned in New York for around 8.3 million dollars. The illustrated prayer book, known as a mahzor, fetched the highest price ever at an auction for a Hebrew manuscript,...
At least 13 people have been killed and three others wounded in twin blasts in the Syrian capital Damascus, state media reported on Wednesday. The state-run Syrian News Agency (SANA) said twin explosive devices were detonated in a terrorist attack while a bus was passing at the President Bridge...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Afenifere leaders on Tuesday visited Asiwaju Tinubu in his Bourdillion, Ikoyi, Lagos home to express good wishes to him after his recent return form the United Kingdom.
Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday called President Muhammadu Buhari to wish him and other Muslim faithful a happy Eid-el-Maulud celebration. The celebration is to mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media...
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has alleged that criminals are conniving with some traditional rulers in order to cause unrest in the state. Governor Muhammed also alleged that said some bad eggs amongst the security agencies also connived with criminals to unleash mayhem on...
Queen Elizabeth II turned down a prize celebrating the elderly, assessing that at 95 she did not meet the criteria, The Oldie magazine said Tuesday. The publication wrote to palace officials in July to ask if she would accept its Oldie of the Year award, which was previously given...
Ahead of the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last year, the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events. The State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who revealed this while addressing the press, said the police would not allow any form...
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Babgudu had said that the anti-banditry operations of the Nigerian Army have increasingly enabled farmers in the state access to their farms without threats. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, said the governor made the observation when he received the...
Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi found their groove as they inspired their side to a 3-2 comeback victory at home to RB Leipzig in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday. Mbappe was the first to strike and Messi had the France forward to thank for his...
The Lagos State Government has brokered peace between the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Mr Oluwatoyin Fayinka, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, made the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting to reconcile the transport unions in Lagos...