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The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, ARD-FCTA, have declared an indefinite strike commencing on Tuesday, September 1.   The group in a statement signed by Roland Aigbovo and Mustapha Ibrahim, chairman and general secretary of the association, ...

  Sevilla have re-signed Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona for an initial fee of €1.5 million. The Andalucian club have confirmed that they’ve reached an agreement with Barca on Tuesday which will see the 32-year-old head back to Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium ahead ...

Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has gotten a new appointment from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration.   He is now an Ambassador of the Lagos Waste Management Authority. He disclosed this on his Instagram page Monday. He wrote: “Signed & Sealed. New ...

The Federal Government on Monday said it would not tolerate any move by South African company, Multi­Choice, to lay off Nigerian workers in its employ under any guise.   This followed a meeting between the management of the National Broadcast­ing ...

Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica has threatened to verbally attack fellow housemate, Laycon.   The BBNaija housemate vowed to interrupt and insult Laycon if he ever responds to any question about her from the anchor of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. ...

Drivers of commercial buses, popularly called Danfo, along Iyana-Ipaja, Ikotun and environs in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Tuesday morning, withdrew their services to protest extortion and daily seizure of their buses by officials of Lagos State ...

In a surprise move, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increase in electricity tariff with effect from September 1, 2020 (today).   This comes three months after the tariff hike implementation slated for July 1 was halted by ...

  Photos making rounds on social media have shown the moment a teenage boy flaunted two ladies alleged to be his girlfriends. In the photo, the girls could be seen kissing taking turns to kiss the boy giving the insinuation ...

As at the morning of Tuesday, September 1, Kogi, Zamfara and Yobe States have no Covid-19 patient on admission.   This is however to the information on Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s website. Zamfara has had 78 confirmed cases. ...

Officers of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 37-year-old Arabic teacher,  Ismaila Saheed and one Toliha Sabith, 20, for allegedly defiling a 15- year- old girl (name withheld).   The victim had reported at Redeemed Camp Police Station, Mowe, ...

No fewer than 14 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested in different part of Awka in Anambra State by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.   A statement from the EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office said the suspects ...

Dr Stella Immanuel, the controversial woman who took the world by storm in July when she claimed that Hydroxychloroquine is the potential cure for Coronavirus, has said it has been prophesied that President Donald Trump will win forthcoming US presidential ...

A male adult baby says he struggles to find a job as employers do not like him wearing nappies at work.   Damien Turner, 28, has been part of the adult baby diaper lover community (ABDL) for ten years and ...

  Militia attacks in DR Congo’s volatile east disrupted the start of school final exams on Monday with hundreds of students fleeing violence and some girls r.a.p.e.d by the attackers, officials said.   The school-leaving exams had already been postponed ...

BBNaija housemate, Tolanibaj has given reasons she entered into a relationship with Prince in the house.   Tolanbaj and Prince were couples but ended their relationship last week. Tolanibaj had complained severally about Prince not openly showing his feelings for ...

Devout Shiite pilgrims were left covered in blood as they struck themselves with swords and chains during the mourning procession to mark the day of Ashura in the holy city of Najaf.  Ashura, on the 10th day of the mourning ...

A classic Aston Martin worth £1million has been stolen in broad daylight.   The silver 1965 DB5 Vantage saloon — similar to the one driven by James Bond in Goldfinger. The car, registration HJB 753C, has a unique front fog ...

Evicted Big Brother Lockdown housemate, Brighto, on Monday said the only real relationship in the reality show is between Neo and Vee.   Brighto in an interview with Ebuka on Africa Magic said the other relationships in the house will ...

A French woman is facing years in jail after being arrested for stripping n.a.ked for a stunt video on a holy bridge in India.   The 27-year-old could be sentenced for a maximum three-years behind bars after her antics provoked ...

Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn have welcomed a baby girl, Lyra.   The singer made the sweet announcement on Tuesday morning, not long after rumours emerged the pair were expecting a baby. Sharing a sweet photo to Instagram of ...

Big Brother Naja housemate, Erica has emerged as this week’s Head of House after winning the Head of House challenge earlier this evening. Erica got to the highest number on the board, 29 to become the winner of the Head ...

Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced one Akinsanya Olamide Ridwan. The 400-level student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was sentenced to three months community service for committing romance scam.He ...

Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of Rwandans during the genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed, and saw his story made into the Hollywood film ‘Hotel Rwanda’, has been arrested on terror related offenses, Rwandan authorities announced.   ...

The National Examination Council (NECO) on Monday fixed Sept. 10 as the deadline for the registration of schools and examination candidates for the 2020 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).   A statement by the Registrar/Chief Executive of the council, Prof. ...

The Osun State Government has announced new schedules for the reopening of schools in the state.   Consequently, the state government also announced September 21, 2020 as the date for resumption of schools. All schools in the state would resume ...