Year: 2021
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Full List: FIFA Unveils World XI: 23-MAN SQUAD
Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Tuesday, unveiled a star-studded World XI shortlist. Chelsea, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all have four players in the squad. However, there is no place for Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, despite his incredible year on the pitch. The squad is voted for by the players themselves and 10 of…
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COVID-19: UK Government Removes Nigeria, 10 Others From Red List (See List)
The United Kingdom has announced that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The countries on the red list include; Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. However, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the Omicron variant had spread so…
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Man Arrested in Ilorin For Raping 18-year-old Biological Daughter
A 47- year-old security guard, Jacob Obomerelu,has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, for allegedly having canal knowledge of his 18-year-old biological daughter, Modupe Jacob. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the NSCDC in the state, Babawale Afolabi, the incident occured at the…
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What Nnamdi Kanu Enjoys In Our Custody, DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reacted to the report making the rounds on social media that the detained IPOB leader is being maltreated in its custody. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, made the clarification at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. IPOB…
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UI Ranked Best Varsity in Latest Ranking
The University of Ibadan, UI, has again ranked by the Nigerian University Systems Ranking, as the overall best varsity in the Nigeria in its 2021 ratings. The faith-based Institutions, Redeemer’s University and Covenant University ranked as second and third best Varsities respectively. The Nigerian University system rankings came to the fore in September 2001, Nigeria,…
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FG Reveals Groups Backing Terrorism in Nigeria
The Nation The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has identified Jama’at Nasr al-Islam Wal Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic and Muslim Support Group (GSIM) and ISGS as groups bolstering terror activities in Nigeria and other Sahel countries. The NSA urged Islamic preachers and Imams to deploy their vantage positions to canvas support…
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Flash: President Buhari Nominates New Minister
The Nation President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated Mr. Muazu Jaji Sambo from Taraba State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter urging the Senate to screen and confirm the nominee for appointment at plenary on Tuesday morning. Details shortly…
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UNIOSUN Student Burnt Alive Over Refusal To Join Cult Group
A part-time student of Osun State University, Osogbo, Victor Oke, has been reportedly burnt alive by some suspected cultists over alleged refusal to join their gang. Reacting to the heart-wretching development, the Public Relations Officer of the institution , Ademola Adesoji, in a statement released in Osogbo, on Monday, explained that Oke, a part-time final-year…
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Hours After Release, Cute Abiola Appreciates Fans, Drops ‘Thought Provoking Pictures’
Following the permission granted to popular Instagram comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, popularly known as Cute Abiola, by his employer, the Nigerian Navy, the young comic skit maker has taken to his Instagram page to share his first post with some thought provoking pictures . Cute Abiola was released to his family and given back his car keys. Cute…
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“It’s a huge frustration”,Grenor Rohr Breaks Silence
Gernot Rohr said on Monday he felt “huge frustration” following his sacking as Nigeria coach weeks ahead of the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Rohr was dismissed on Sunday due to poor performances with the biennial African tournament in Cameroon between January 9 and February 6. “It’s a huge frustration, but I don’t want…