Qatar makes history as earliest host country to get eliminated in the World Cup

Qatar became the first World Cup host country to get eliminated after its first two games following a loss to Senegal on Friday November 25.

Preliminary investigation shows claims of abduction (in viral video) at Lekki-Ikoyi bridge by Twitter user is false - Lagos police PRO, Ben Hundeyin, says

The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, says a preliminary investigation into claims made by a yet-to-be-identified man that he was abducted and almost killed after boarding a commercial bus at the Lekki-Ikoyi roundabout, shows that the claims are false.

About 1,619,133 Nigerians living with HIV – NACA

Gambo Aliyu, the Director General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), says a total of 1,619,133 Nigerians living with HIV are presently on treatment.

Man jailed for attempted trafficking of three Nigerian girls to Libya

A Kano State high court has sentenced a 53-year-old man, Hycinth Uchechukwu Enekwechi to two years imprisonment for attempting to procure the illegal entry of three girls from Oyo and Osun to Libya through Niger Republic.

22 year old dog named oldest living dog on Earth (PHOTO)

A 22 year old Elderly dog has been recognized by Guinness book of records as the world’s oldest living dog.

US is concerned Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The US government have assessed that Russian President, Vladimir Putin may use chemical weapons in Ukraine first before resorting to a nuclear confrontation with NATO if his troops continue to lose ground.

Peter Obi and Soludo hug at a thanksgiving ceremony days after the Anambra state Governor criticized Obi publicly

Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Anambra state governor, Charles Soludo, hugged and laughed at a thanksgiving ceremony today November 24, days after the Anambra state Governor criticized Obi over his campaign for 2023 presidency

 

2023: Court sacks Tonye Cole as APC governorship candidate in Rivers State

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, on Thursday, disqualified the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, over dual citizenship. Tonye Cole is said to be a citizen of the United Kingdom.

APC officials kick against electronic transmission of result in 2023 election

Some officials of the All Progressives Congress have expressed their concern over the proposed use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for the 2023 general election.

Late gospel singer, Osinachi’s husband prevented us from taking care of her, used security guards to drive me out of hospital - Brother tells court

Brother of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, named Godwin Madu has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that Osinachi’s husband, Peter did not only brutalize and subject the gospel singer to perpetual fear but also abused her mother, himself (Godwin) and Osinachi’s twin sister.

In Israel, 16-yr-old student killed as two explosions rock Jerusalem

A 16-year-old student, Aryeh Shechopek was killed and more than a dozen others injured as two explosions hit shook Jerusalem early Wednesday.

Another shocker as Japan beat Germany 2-1 in historic comeback after Saudi Arabia's feat

Another upset sprang up on Wednesday when Japan came from a goal down to defeat Germany at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

NAIRA REDESIGN: CBN Gov, Emefiele explains features of new naira notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele has explained the features of the redesigned notes.

2023: Appeal Court upholds judgment sacking all PDP candidates in Zamfara

The Court of Appeal Sokoto, Division, on Wednesday, delivered judgment in an appeal filed by the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and its candidate, Dauda Lawal Dare.

2023: US reaffirms visa ban on election riggers in Nigeria

The United States Government has  threatened sanctions, including visa restrictions, on politicians planning to interfere with the democratic processes or instigate violence in the 2023 general elections.

18-year-old Nigerian basketball star dies of heart attack

 

18-year-old Nigerian professional basketball player, Seyi Awogbemi Sodiq, has died after suffering a heart attack. 

In Central China, factory fire kills 38 people

A fire at a factory in central China killed dozens of people on Monday, according to reports from Chinese state-media.

Ekiti Assembly elects first female Speaker, impeaches Rt. Hon. Aribisogan as Speaker

The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan, has been impeached. Aribisogan was removed from seat barely six days in office.

'You're playing with fire!' - UN nuclear body warns Russia and Ukraine after Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is rocked by 12 missile blasts

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, was rocked by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. nuclear watchdog, IAEA which earned that such attacks risked a major nuclear disaster.

About 49 terrorists surrender to troops in Borno

At least 49 terrorists of the Jam?’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jih?d, including two commanders, Ba’a Usman (Munzir) and Alhaji Ari (Nakib), have reportedly surrendered to troops in Borno State.

Kanye West announces plan to run for president in 2024

Kanye West has announced he plans to run for president in 2024.

In a  video posted to Twitter Sunday, Nov. 20, Kanye said far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos is working on his campaign.

FIFA ban sales of alcohol at World Cup stadiums in Qatar after the country's royal family called for the ban

Fifa has banned the sale of alcohol at World Cup stadiums in Qatar just 48 hours before the tournament starts after the royal family in the country called for the ban. 

Football fans react to iconic photo of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Football fans are reacting with excitement after seeing the two greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, in a new photo. 

Elon Musk restores former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account

Former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been reinstated on the platform.