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By Harrison Arubu New York, July 6, 2020 The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate Nigerian citizens, stranded in that country due to the COVID-19, back home. The mission in Ottawa, Canada said, in a statement, that Portuguese airline and Euro Atlantic Airways have been …

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has intervened in the rift between Shell and communities over the dead fishes that have littered the Atlantic coastline since February. Residents along the Atlantic coastline in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom had reported massive death of croaker fish species …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 5, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja condemned what he called “the dastardly attack on UN aid helicopter in the Northeast on Saturday by the Boko Haram terrorists”. In a reaction to the reports of the incident, Malam Garba Shehu, one of the …

Washington, July 5, 2020 Protesters in Baltimore, near the U.S. capital Washington, pulled down a statue of explorer Christopher Columbus, dragged it to the city’s Inner Harbor and rolled it into the water amid Fourth of July fireworks on Saturday, the Baltimore Sun reported. The torn-down Columbus statue was part …

Atlanta, July 5, 2020 A shooting at a nightclub in Greenville, South Carolina in U.S., early on Sunday morning left two people dead and eight wounded, the authorities said. Some of those hurt were critically injured, though it was not clear how many, said Lt. Jimmy Bolt, a spokesman for …

Manchester (UK), July 5, 2020 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident the club will win their appeal against a two-year UEFA ban from European football. Manchester City’s appeal against the ban was heard last month at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) and a decision is expected by …

New York, United States of America, US-based organization, Mother Tongue Academy (MTA) is poised to reverse the identified gradual extinction of local Nigerian and other African languages. The United Nations, UN, has identified the Igbo language and culture and some other indigenous languages and cultures as facing imminent extinction, but …

Paris, July 3, 2020 French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Jean Castex as Prime Minister on Friday as part of a government reshuffle to provide fresh momentum for the two years left in his term. Castex, 55, has been heading up France’s strategy on easing the COVID-19 lockdown. A close confidant …

  By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, July 3, 2020 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said it was expecting 33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from July 3 to July 16. The NPA stated this  in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was …

322 Nigerian evacuees from different parts of the United States of America, US, have departed the Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Friday, June 3, 2020. The second batch of evacuees, stranded in the US as a result of the lockdown occasioned by …

London, July 3, 2020 Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title, the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United Manager,Davis Moyes, was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek’s strike was chalked off for …

President Muhammadu Buhari has written world leaders and partners to appreciate their support towards helping Nigeria attain a Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free status, pledging that his administration would sustain the momentum and strengthen the primary health care system. The President also commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman Presidential Taskforce …

All is set for the second evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States of America, USA, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which will depart Friday July 3, 2020 for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. ET509 is expected to take off …

  This screenshot of the video shows the couple making out in the vehicle. United Nations, July 2, 2020 The United Nations says it has suspended two male staff members involved in a recent viral sex video in Israel. Mr Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, disclosed this in a note …

Sheffield (UK), July 2, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho on Thursday questioned the point of having referees on the pitch, saying VAR was bad for the game. His comments came after his side were victims of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United in the …

Barcelona (Spain), July 3, 2020 FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday. The report added that the Argentina captain was even ready to leave the Catalans when his current …

Madrid, July 2, 2020 Spain’s secretary for sport, Irene Lozano and La Liga President, Javier Tebas have categorically ruled out fans returning to matches before the end of this season to minimise the risk of the novel Coronavirus spreading. Tebas said last month that fans should be allowed back once …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 2, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved renewal of the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors, assuring Nigerians of fairness in representation and inclusiveness in all matters of governance. Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a …

By Harrison Arubu New York, July 2. 2020 Beating his chest, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said the country’s economy added almost five million jobs in June. Trump said at a news briefing that it was the largest monthly job gain in U.S. history, “shattering all market expectations”. He …

Nairobi, June 30, 2020 In response to a nationwide internet shutdown in Ethiopia and a police raid on the Oromia Media Network, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement: “Ethiopian authorities’ persistence of old patterns of censorship in response to crises, when the public most needs access to …

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has notified stakeholders about 13 vessels from five countries heavily affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eight of the vessels are expected to berth in Apapa, Lagos; four in Bonny, Rivers State; and one in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. …

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has completed the final phase of its 20km domestic gas pipeline expansion project in Abia State, connecting Ogbor Hill, Osisioma and Ariaria industrial zones. The project has also enabled the supply of pipeline gas to Ariaria Market Energy Solutions Limited, the Independent Power Project (IPP) consortium …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, June 26, 2020 The Nigerian High Commission in London, the United Kingdom on Friday set July 13 for the next phase of the evacuation of stranded Nigerians back home. The commission, which announced the date in a notification issued on Friday, also issued guidelines for travel …

By Harrison Arubu United Nations, June 26, 2020 Top officials of the United Nations on Friday, stressed the importance of the UN Charter and Multilateralism in the pursuit of global peace and security. In separate messages to mark the 75th anniversary of the Charter, the leaders noted that the challenges …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, June 25, 2020 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool finally emerged champions of the English Premier League (EPL) on Thursday, after winning their first English football top-flight title in three decades. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with Liverpool holding a massive lead of 23 points at the …