Dubai (UAE), Dec. 27, 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo, knocked out three other top contenders, for the Player of the Century crown at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday. The Juventus forward attended the awards to receive the top prize for which Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Ronaldinho were also …
Read More »Messi says ‘lucky’ to have worked under Guardiola
Barcelona, Dec. 27, 2020 Lionel Messi counts himself “lucky” to have worked under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona between 2008-12 and says the Spaniard brings “something special” to coaching, comments that are likely to fuel speculation the pair could reunite at Manchester City. Lionel Messi, right, at FIFA Ballon D’Or 2015. …
Read More »RCCG enforces COVID-19 protocols at Adeboye crusade in Badagry
By Raji Rasak Badagry (Lagos State), Dec.26, 2020 The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on Saturday disallowed worshippers without facemasks from entering crusade ground in Badagry, Lagos State, where its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, ministered. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeboye arrived in Badagry in …
Read More »Arsenal beat Chelsea to end winless streak, United held at Leicester
London, Dec. 26, 2020 Arsenal ended their seven-match winless run in the English Premier League (EPL) with a surprise 3-1 London derby victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Meanwhile, Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Leicester City. United, who had won their last 10 …
Read More »Ezinne Elizabeth Korieocha goes home at 93
All is set for the Celebration of Life of Late Ezinne Elizabeth Korieocha nee Iwuoha who passed on to glory at the age of 93 recently. The family of late Pa Sunday Gerald Korieocha of Umuebubem Ndiuhu Amuzi in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria would from Sunday, …
Read More »MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!!
The many reasons for the season. By Bola BOLAWOLE
We usually make the mistake – or is it assumption or over-generalization – that Jesus Christ is the ONLY reason for the season, I mean the season of Christmas. This is not absolutely true. Yes, Jesus was born – or, more appropriately, is assumed to have been born in December …
Read More »POEM: CHRISTMAS By Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu
Day of days, Defying harmatan haze with rapturous joy Day of stocktaking, and groundbreaking birth, Light and life brought; With a breath taking message, A Season of Praise and Thanksgiving, Garlands of flowers, candles of fragrance and ecstatic carols of glory and renewals. Testimony of ages, mercies unending. Roses abound …
Read More »GRAFT: I was locked out of Aso Villa because I refused to play ball ~ Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently narrated how she was embarrassed, and kicked out of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. She also narrated that she was further embarrassed when she fixed a meeting between then President Goodluck Jonathan, and the head of the International Moneyary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde …
Read More »Stop cloning me on social media, Dabiri-Erewa warns hackers; Says ‘I don’t have Facebook account’
Abuja, Dec. 24, 2020: It has come to the attention of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) that some fake ‘Facebook’ accounts have been opened again in her name. In a statement, the NIDCOM’s Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun warned members of the …
Read More »Rivers Govt’s takeover of Shell JV’s Kidney Island and SPDC’s interest in OML 11 dismissed
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has dismissed the purported takeover of Kidney Island asset of the SPDC Joint Venture in Port Harcourt by the Rivers State Government in the exercise of rights purportedly acquired through a court auction process that is still the subject of ongoing appeals …
Read More »Your time to fly has come, Adeboye assures Ondo residents
By Aderemi Bamgbose Okitipupa (Ondo State) Dec. 23, 2020 Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer (GO), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has assured residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State that “it is their time to fly”. Adeboye gave the assurance on Wednesday in Okitipupa during the …
Read More »Trump rejects $900bn COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress
New York, Dec. 23, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected the $900 billion (N349.2 trillion) Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill passed by Congress, describing it as a disgrace. In a video message posted on Twitter, Trump alleged that the bill contained “wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding that there was …
Read More »US Congress passes Covid-19 relief bill, federal budget
Washington, Dec. 22, 2020 The U.S. Congress on Monday passed a coronavirus relief bill worth more than $900 billion, in a long-awaited move that will bring some degree of respite for people hit hard by the pandemic. The new relief package will temporarily boost weekly unemployment benefits and will give …
Read More »COVID-19 cases surging in U.S., Europe in spite vaccinations- Report
New York, Dec. 21 The number of COVID-19 infections in the United States and Europe continues to surge in spite of the start of vaccinations, the New York Times has reported. Calling the United States, the world’s largest coronavirus hot spot, the article published Saturday noted that the country had …
Read More »RCCG members to embark on 63-day fast
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, worldwide would be embarking on a 63 day fasting and prayer program in the New Year, 2021. This was announced by the General Overseer, GO, of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye at the Holy Ghost Service night of the Holy …
Read More »TDPlus, Samsung offer 50% discount on screen repair
TDPlus, a subsidiary of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor, TD Africa, has signed a partnershipto provide quality support services to customers of Samsung, a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)in Nigeria and beyond. Specifically, TD Plus has been certified as an Authorized Service Centre for Samsung Mobile and …
Read More »Death of US-based Nigerian Doctor, wife, shocking – Dabiri-Erewa
Abuja, Dec. 20, 2020: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the news of the death of Dr Ben Okigbo, a medical doctor in Houston and his wife, Theresa who was a nurse, as most shocking and depressing. In a statement by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri, …
Read More »Nigerian couple found dead in US home; Investigation underway- Police
SUGAR LAND, Texas An investigation is underway after a husband and wife were found dead Friday morning at a Sugar Land home, according to police. The discovery was made around 10:05 a.m. at the Greatwood Subdivision in the 1500 block of Brookstone Lane. “One of the kids dialed 911 apparently …
Read More »Family, friends celebrate Ezinna/Nze Emeka Ujoh at 70
The Ujoh family of Amuzi Obowo, in Imo State, Nigeria, will on December 27, 2020 roll out the drums in celebration of the 70th Birthday of Ezinna/Nze Cyprain Emeka Ujoh. The celebration, which will feature a Thanksgiving Service, that will hold at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Amuzi Obowo, is also …
Read More »UN chief welcomes release of Nigerian school boys; Abduction not stage-managed – FG
New York, Dec. 19, 2020 The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on Friday welcomed the release of the 344 schoolboys forcibly taken away from their school in northwest Nigeria a week ago. After the release of the boys, kidnapped by armed men from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara on …
Read More »NNPC set to deepen compliance with EITI standards …Appoints EITI Implementation Programme Manager
In keeping with its resolve to deepen its compliance with the transparency standards dictated by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) as a Supporting Company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the appointment of Ms. Murjanatu Ibrahim Gamawa as EITI Implementation Programme Manager to help drive speedy attainment …
Read More »Access Bank named ‘Safest Bank’ in Nigeria
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Dec. 18, 2020 Access Bank Plc has been named the ‘Safest Bank’ in Nigeria for 2020 by Global Finance for its continued efforts in ensuring the protection of customers’ funds and data. Mr Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank Chief Executive Officer, announced this in a statement made …
Read More »Evening of Praise held to celebrate God’s faithfulness in Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, UNILAG’s re-instated VC’s life
An Evening of Praise to Celebrate the Faithfulness of God in the Life of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, recently re-instated Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) was held at the Chapel of Christ, UNILAG, on December 12, 2020. A highly regarded academic, author and Professor of Botany, Prof. Ogundipe was appointed …
Read More »Silas Nwoha is new Editor-in-Chief of NAN
Abuja, Dec. 16, 2020 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has announced the appointment of Mr Silas Nwoha as its new Editor-in-Chief. Nwoha replaces Mr Peter Idonijie Obakhedo who retired from the agency on Nov. 22, 2020. He had his early education at Community School, Uhueze, Nenwe in the Aninri …
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