South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail after setting aside the decision to release him on medical parole, a court judgement showed on Wednesday. The 79-year old began medical parole in September, and is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court. Zuma …
Read More »Why I can’t reject calls to contest 2023 Presidency – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says he will not reject any calls from any person or group of persons asking him to contest for the Presidency in 2023. Tinubu stated this after a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Northern Alliance Committee in Abuja …
Read More »UK lifts travel ban against Nigerian, 10 others
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, announced the removal of Nigeria and 10 other countries from its red list. While addressing Members of Parliament, Sajid Javid stated that the red list is “now less effective in slowing the incursion of Omicron …
Read More »UAE cancels ban against Nigerian travelers
A ban that stopped foreign airlines from conveying passengers from Nigeria and Congo into the United Arab Emirates, has been reversed by the Middle-East country. The ban which was considered to be a retaliatory measure against Nigeria for withdrawing the flight frequencies given to Emirates airline after the Middle-East …
Read More »University Of Ibadan named best Nigerian university
The University of Ibadan has emerged as the best university in the country, following the 2021 ranking released by the National Universities Commission on Monday December 13, 2021. Prof. Peter Okebukola who was the lead presenter at a capacity building workshop on improving the ranking of public universities in Nigeria, …
Read More »Symply Tacha has been awarded the ‘Viewers Choice Of The Year’
BBNaija S4 star Anita Natacha Akide, commonly known as Symply Tacha just won at the “Africa Choice Awards 2021”. Symply Tacha was awarded “Viewers Choice Of The Year”, and she couldn’t hide her excitement. She shared the award win on her Insta-stories and wrote, “@africachoiceawards Thank you”. She also thanked …
Read More »Outrage as an underage boy gets married to an underage young girl
People have expressed outrage after photos of an underage ”couple” were shared online. The boy named Julius allegedly got married to a girl named Anthonia on Thursday, December 9, 2021. A Facebook user who lives in Kaduna claimed the wedding held in Jaba, Kaduna State. A photo of the said …
Read More »PSG To Battle Familiar Foes Man Utd In UCL RO16 Clash
French juggernauts, PSG will face Manchester United in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws announced on Monday. European Champions, Chelsea are drawn to face another Ligue 1 outfit Lille in what could readily serve as a tricky test for the Blues. Benfica vs Real Madrid …
Read More »Governor Wike Sacks Health Commissioner, Professor Chike For Hosting Event Without His Knowledge
Professor Princewill Chike, the state Commissioner for Health, has been fired by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The commissioner was fired for failing to obtain consent from the state government to host the preliminary session of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. …
Read More »NFF Sacks Gernot Rohr As Super Eagles Coach, Appoints Eguavoen As Interim Coach
This was confirmed in a statement shared on the official website of the NFF which disclosed that Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked Gernot Rohr as the technical adviser of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football …
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