Explosion kills 13, flattens village in Ghana mining region

  

APIATE, Ghana. At least 13 people were killed and scores injured when a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine in western Ghana detonated, flattening a rural community, the police said on Friday.

Malema calls for no masks and opening stadiums for 'vaccinated and unvaccinated'

  

EFF leader Julius Malema took his call for the government to open sports stadiums to the office of sports minister Nathi Mthethwa in Pretoria on Thursday.

Malema led hundreds of EFF supporters on a march around Church Square before addressing them. He called for an end to wearing face masks as a precaution against Covid-19 and for stadiums be opened for spectators regardless of vaccination status.

'Most Handsome police officer in Nigeria” Got married' Chigozie Bruno Opara: PHOTOS

For real he is handsome! Enjoy the photos plus..

Water crisis looms for tsunami-hit Tonga; New Zealand help on the way

  

Two New Zealand navy vessels will arrive in Tonga on Friday carrying critical water supplies for the Pacific island nation reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami and largely cut off from the outside world.

Sensational Nadal repels Khachanov to reach last-16 in Melbourne

 

Sixth-seed Rafa Nadal dropped his first set at this year's Australian Open but still powered through to the fourth round with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 defeat of Karen Khachanov on Friday.

Japanese students build a five-door Suzuki Jimny monster truck

  

A five-door Suzuki Jimny doesn't exist. Though having said this the Japanese carmaker does have plans to bring one to market in the not-too-distant future. 

Soludo: “If you want to be a Commissioner, Special Assistant or Adviser, get your CV ready..

Governor - elect Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s cabinet members to write application, undergo written and oral interviews

Brigadier-General Adeboye Obasanjo: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has decorated his son as Brigadier-General in the Nigerian Army

     

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has decorated his son, Adeboye Obasanjo as Brigadier-General in the Nigerian Army, following his promotion and having passed through the military mills within and outside Nigeria

Green crab infestation: Emergency order to tackle green crab infestation in Washington

 

Washington state is taking action to tackle an infestation of European green crabs after an exponential increase in the invasive species.

Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults

 

Austria’s parliament voted Thursday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe, with maximum potential fines of up to 3,600 euros ($4,000) for people who don’t comply after a series of reminders.

Court arraigns man for spending N20 million ‘mistakenly credited to his account’

   


The N20 millon was said to have been mistakenly credited into his account by his employer.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Nigerian Air Force man for allegedly spending N20 million that was inadvertently credited to his account.

Vatican No. 2 and deputy both positive for COVID

    

The Vatican press office says that Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra have both tested positive for the coronavirus

FBI & European police take down computer servers used in 'major international cyberattacks'

 

The FBI and police from multiple European countries and Canada have taken down 15 computer servers that were used in "major international cyberattacks," law enforcement agencies said this week.

Over The Amended Terrorism Charge Against Him: Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Rearrange on Wednesday

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will on Wednesday appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, after the court, adjourned further proceedings tomorrow.

Texas’s six-week abortion ban remains in effect after federal appeals court ruling

The nation’s most restrictive abortion law remains in effect in Texas after a federal appeals court on Mondayrejected a request from abortion providers to immediately return their legal challenge to a trial court judge who had previously blocked the measure.

Nigeria Becoming Self-sufficient In Food Production Says Buhari: Unveils Abuja’s Rice Pyramids

                   

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the commissioning of rice pyramids in Abuja was an indication that Nigeria is making steady and assured progress towards self-sufficiency in food production.

Nnamdi Kanu news now: Mike Ozekhome lead lawyers for Ipob leader trial

                            

 Nnamdi Kanu and new head of his defence team,

 SAN Mike Ezekome Ozekhome 

 

                      

Theophilus at 86: Genevieve Nnaji Celebrates Father

                                            

The 42-year-old adorable actress who is known and applauded by many for her reserved lifestyle took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her 86-year-old father.

Parallex Bank debuts as first to transit from microfinance to commercial bank

                             

With groundbreaking value-drivers, prominent financial institution Parallex Bank has become the latest entrant into the commercial banking industry in Nigeria. Having launched on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, Parallex Bank has set out with a mission to redefine the banking landscape in Nigeria, and Africa, by extension.

Djokovic leaving Australia after losing deportation appeal

                               

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic left Australia on Sunday evening after losing his final bid to avoid deportation and play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. A court earlier unanimously dismissed the No. 1-ranked tennis player’s challenge to cancel his visa.

Obi Cubana offers Lagos hawker university scholarship, employment

                                 

Popular businessman Obi Cubana has offered Ekuma Jeremiah, the Lagos hawker seen in a viral video giving money to inmates in Nigerian Correctional Service bus in Ajah, Lagos State, university scholarship and employment in any of his companies.

UAE inaugurates visa application centre in Lagos

 

The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a visa application and document attestation centre at the office of the UAE Consulate General in Lagos.

Tortoise declared oldest ever at 190 years or more

  

A tortoise previously declared the world's oldest living land animal by Guinness World Records has been awarded a second title -- the oldest tortoise ever.

"I made my first million dollar doing my accounting work in USA" : Tinubu

                        

Bola Tinubu: "I made my first million dollar doing my accounting work in USA"

Mr Tinubu said he was sent on an assignment to help set up an accounting and auditing system for a joint venture between National Oil and Aramco in Saudi Arabia but by the time he returned to the United States, he discovered that his account had been credited in millions.

First Class graduate who sells second hand Okrika wears cries Out: I cant continue like this

                         
The 33-year-old second-hand clothes seller has cried out that he needs help as he can't continue like this.

Despite being born to deprived parentage, McSolomon Kwame Bechayenimoh Appiah has defeated mountains of hurdles to achieve an education.

Baltimore state's attorney indicted on charges of perjury and making false statements on mortgage applications

                         

The chief prosecutor for the city of Baltimore has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements on loan applications for the purchase of two vacation homes in Florida, according to court document.. More..

Expert Decries Prevalence Of Fibroid In Nigeria Women

                            

A renowned gynaecologist and chief executive officer, Fibroid Care Centre, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has lamented the prevalence of fibroid among women of child bearing age in Nigeria.

Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

                                
 
Make-up mogul Kylie Jenner has become the first woman to reach 300 million followers on Instagram.
Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. The singers have 289 million each.

BREAKING: Governor-elect Soludo appoints Oby Ezekwesili to head his transition team

Charles Soludo, the governor-elect of Anambra State has appointed Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili as the head of a transition team ahead of his takeover from incumbent governor, Willie Obiano.

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

South African police have uprooted several cannabis plants growing near President Cyril Ramaphosa's office in Pretoria
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AFCON: Air Peace CEO gifts Super Eagles N10 million for win against Egypt

                       

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has gifted the Super Eagles N10 million for winning their first match against Egypt and promised a further N50 million if they lift the trophy at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicked off on January 9.

More than 80 escaped ostriches run loose through Chinese city

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Drivers in a Chinese city captured video when they came upon an unusual traffic hazard -- a flock of more than 80 ostriches racing through the streets late at night.

BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala is dead

A former Governor of Oyo state, Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala is dead.

7 Nollywood Celebrities From Kogi State (Photos)

                  

Kogi state, central Nigeria was created in 1991 from portions of eastern Kwara and western Benue states. Kogi is bordered by the states of Nassawara to the northeast; Benue to the east; Enugu, Anambra, and Delta to the south; Onda, Ekiti, and Kwara to the west; and Niger to the north. Abuja Federal Capital Territory also borders Kogi to the north.

BREAKING: Ex-Head Of State, Ernest Shonekan, Is Dead

                                   

Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government (ING) that succeeded the General Ibrahim Babangida regime, has died.

Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85.

“I Wasted 45 Million to Marry the wrong person, she's Dirty”

                                          
“I Wasted 45 Million to Marry the wrong person, she's Dirty” - Steve Thompson confirms Failed Marriage with Ubi Franklin's Baby Mama, Sandra Iheuwa

Ex-bank Chief Emerges Abia APC Chairman

                             
A former general manager, Risk Management ay Spring Bank Plc, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, was yesterday unanimously elected as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State.

I Want To Attend Mummy GO’s Church, Who Knows Her Church Address? – Don Jazzy

         

Don Jazzy Expressed His Wish To Visit The Remarkable Clergywoman’s Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church Of God In A Twitter Tweet On Saturday.

Afghanistan: Baby lost in Kabul evacuation is reunited with family

     

A baby boy separated from his parents in the chaos of the US evacuation of Afghanistan has finally been reunited with his family.

Mercy Eke- “I had a dream where I was winning souls for God”

                                 
The winner of Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem édition said this on her Snapchat story on Saturday.

On the eighth day of the year, she prayed to God for extra strength and noted that she had not lied or consumed alcohol.

Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo

                                     
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The only criminal charge filed over the sexual harassment allegations that drove former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from office was dismissed Friday at prosecutors' request, clearing what had been seen as the most serious legal threat to the Democrat.

The move had been expected after Albany County prosecutors said they couldn't prove the case and intended to drop it.

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China Canvas This unique, circular garage is a real challenge for even those experienced drivers!

Pre-arrival tests and travel isolation to end in England

                              


Boris Johnson confirms England is sticking to 'Plan B' rules, with no tighter restrictionsHe also says pre-arrival tests for people coming to England will be scrapped

The need to self-isolate until a negative test will also end

U.S. plans to discuss missile deployments with Russia as part of effort to defuse Ukraine crisis

US Issues Travel Warning, Says Kidnappers Targeting Dual Citizens

                         

United States has issued an alert to its citizens against travelling to Nigeria warning them of a threat by Nigerian kidnappers who now target citizens with dual nationalities.

This was contained in the US State Department’s Nigeria Travel Advisory dated January 4, 2022, stressing that the US citizens perceived to be wealthy are at greater risk of being kidnapped.

Mummy GO- Hellfire memes fabricated, says Son

                                   

Samuel Adebayo, the son of founder, Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church of God, Evang. Funmilayo Adebayo, nicknamed Mummy GO, has said that his mother was not bothered about the hellfire memes circulating on social media.

The 54-year-old preacher has been making waves on social media.

Woman horrified by fellow plane passenger’s text: ‘We have COVID’

                           

They feel she shouldn’t have “Redd-it.”

A female passenger divided critics on Reddit after purporting to spot a fellow passenger’s text, in which they claimed to have contracted COVID-19. It’s yet unclear if her story is real, but the post is going viral as Redditors debate the ethics of spying on other people’s messages.

'I've spent £12k turning my face into a puzzle - I don't want to look human'

                            
The body modification enthusiast, who goes by the name Black Depression, has tattoos of puzzle pieces all over his face.

The "human puzzle" from the Ore Mountains in Germany has spent a total of £12,500 (€15,000) on his bizarre look.

Mourinho Saved Tammy Abraham From Picking Second Yellow Card

        
Jose Mourinho ran on to the pitch to stop Tammy Abraham from picking up a second yellow card 😅🙏🙏

Celebrities Storm Singer Davido house warming worth over N1Billion in Banana Island

       

As singer Davido ends the year 2021 on bigger level, the DMW boss is starting the new year 2022 on the biggest level as top Nigerian celebrities storm Davido new house warming worth over N1Billion in Banana Island.

"I choose Lewandowski." When asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo

 

Lewandowski when asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo

"I choose Lewandowski.", he said in an interview at the Expo Dubai.

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia after visa revoked at airport

                                     

Novak Djokovic, the men’s world No 1 tennis player, was denied entry into Australia on Thursday after initially being granted a medical exemption for the country’s Covid-19 vaccination requirements so that he could play in the Australian Open.