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US President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed. Mrs Trump said her “fear came true” when Barron tested positive… Read More »Covid: Trump’s Son Barron Had Coronavirus, says First Lady

Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, have said individuals can make a difference in tackling climate change. The couple were speaking to Liz Bonnin for Radio 5 Live’s… Read More »Idris Elba: We can all Help Solve Climate Change

Thailand has issued an emergency decree banning protests as it clamps down on largely peaceful pro-democracy rallies that have also targeted the monarchy. In a televised announcement the government said… Read More »Thai protests: Large Gatherings Banned Under Emergency Decree

Accountant with the Federal Ministry of Education, Matthew Inabo has been re-arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for his alleged involvement in diverting about N45million part of funds… Read More »Accountant Arraigned Over Alleged N45m School Feeding Fraud

Two persons were feared dead and many others injured on Wednesday as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) ran into a crowd of protesters at Alagbado area of Lagos. Footage from… Read More »Two ‘killed’, Others Injured As SUV Runs Into Crowd

Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, and her son, Jamil, have secured a new ambassadorial role with Twisco. Savage and Jamil were unveiled as the new and first brand ambassador of… Read More »Tiwa Savage, Son Secure Brand Deal With Twisco

A big six takeover by stealth? Or a much-needed reform to protect the future of the football pyramid? Welcome to the ‘Project Big Picture’ debate over a possible Premier League… Read More »Premier League: The key Proposals of Revamp – Have Your Say

“Why don’t you want to grow as a very successful woman, a boss woman, instead of just being married to someone?” Mary Cholhok’s rallying cry to women back in her… Read More »Mary Cholhok: Becoming a ‘Boss Woman’, Being Apart from Her Son & Inspiring a Generation

The Duchess of Sussex has said she avoids saying anything too “controversial” for fear of putting her family “in a position of risk”. Speaking at a virtual summit, Meghan said… Read More »Meghan Avoids ‘Controversial’ Topics for Fear of Putting Family ‘at Risk’

Twitter has suspended a number of fake accounts purporting to be owned by black supporters of US President Donald Trump. The social media giant said the accounts broke its rules… Read More »Twitter Suspends Accounts Claiming to be Black Trump Supporters

A collision between two Afghan army helicopters evacuating wounded soldiers in southern Helmand province has left at least nine people dead. All those who died were on board the helicopters,… Read More »Afghan-Taliban Conflict: Helicopters Carrying Wounded Troops Collide

Lyricist and journalist Herbert Kretzmer, best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Misérables, has died at the age of 95. The South African-born English writer also penned… Read More »Herbert Kretzmer: Les Misérables Lyricist Dies Aged 95

Nigerians are outraged by the unveiling of a new police unit to replace a notorious agency that was disbanded following public outcry over its alleged human rights abuses. The head… Read More »End Swat: Nigerians Reject Police Unit Replacing Hated Sars

Pandemonium broke out on Wednesday when #ENDSARS protesters stormed the Lugard House Lokoja in Kogi. The youths, who turned out in their hundreds, gathered in front of the Government House… Read More »#EndSARS Protest Hits Kogi Capital

Heavy fighting has erupted in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as Russia tries to shore up a ceasefire agreed by Armenia and Azerbaijan last weekend. Azerbaijan says it has destroyed missile sites… Read More »Karabakh War Leaves Civilians Shell-Shocked and Bitter

Anti-government protesters in Thailand have staged a rally in Bangkok ahead of an expected motorcade carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following months of escalating tension in the country. The protesters are… Read More »Thai protests: Thousands Gather in Bangkok as king Returns to Country

The #EndSARS protest turned into carnivals of a sort in Osun and Lagos states on Tuesday. Music and food were in full flow as the youths sang and danced. At… Read More »Youths Turn Protest To Carnival In Osun, Lagos

EndSARS protesters are yet to back down despite the government’s overtures. Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu announced on Tuesday the decision of the government to accede to all requests made… Read More »Protesters Adamant Despite Govt’s Approval Of Requests

A seven-year-old missing boy, Fejiro Emoavworhe, has been found floating at the bank of Ohovwe river in Ekiugbo, Ughelli North local government area of Delta. This incident happened barely two… Read More »Missing Boy Found Floating On Delta River

#EndSARS protesters on Wednesday remained adamant, laying siege on the Lekki toll gate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. They stormed the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway despite heavy… Read More »#EndSARS Protesters Defy Rain, Shut Lekki Toll Gate Again

Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters again took to major roads of Warri and Effurun in Delta continue opposition to the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the newly created Special Weapons… Read More »BREAKING: #EndSARS Protesters Ground Warri

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Monday granted former Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala prayers. She requested the President to “make one final push within the week to beat the Koreans and bring… Read More »Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Final Push For WTO DG Job