Facebook Lets Users Block Political Ads, Aiming To Quell Outcry
Facebook is allowing users to turn off all political ads in a move aimed at quelling criticism of the leading social network’s hands-off approach to election misinformation. The feature being rolled out in the United States from Wednesday and some other countries will give Facebook and Instagram users the option of blocking paid ads from […]
World 100m Champion Coleman Suspended Over New Missed Test
Reigning world 100m champion Christian Coleman was provisionally suspended on Wednesday over a missed drugs test, putting him at risk of a two-year ban that would rule him out of next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The American sprinter is “suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity”, said the Athletics Integrity Unit, World Athletics’ anti-doping […]
Why I Visited TB Joshua For Healing – Man United’s Angel Gomes
Manchester United midfielder, Angel Gomes, has reacted to a 2016 video that surfaced on social media when he visited Prophet T. B. Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), saying he was just practising his faith. The footballer, in the viral video, identified himself as a 16-year-old whose parents are “huge fans” of Joshua. The […]
People Mocked Me, My Wife Over Childlessness For 10Yrs – Browny Igboegwu
Nollywood actor, Browny Igboegwu and his wife, Becky, have welcomed a daughter after waiting for ten years. The 43-year-old shared the news on Wednesday when he shared Instagram pictures of Becky showing off her naked bump in a sports bra, unbuttoned denim jacket with a flower crown on her head. The movie star also recounted […]
Katsina Protest Against Buhari: Police Arrests CNG Leader, Sharif
Nigerian Police have detained Nastura Ashir Sharif, over the massive Katsina protest against President Muhammadu Buhari. On Tuesday, Sharif, a leader of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), led a peaceful demonstration in the State over bandits attacks and killings. CNG, in a statement on its Facebook page, said Sharif was arrested and taken to […]
British PM Boris Johnson In Car Crash
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson escaped unhurt today in a minor auto crash in London. Johnson had just left the Parliament, when a protester leapt in front of his £54,000 Jaguar car. Minor car crash: Boris Johnson’s jaguar bashed from behind. The driver applied a sudden break, forcing the security vehicle following behind to […]
APC Is Confused – Nigerians React To Ajimobi, Giadom Drama
Reactions have trailed the appointment of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Working Committee on Tuesday night made the appointment, following the affirmation of the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday. Read Also: Hilliard Eta Takes […]
Hilliard Eta Takes Over As APC Acting Natl Chair, Appoints Uzodinma, Sacks Giadom
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice-Chairman, South-South, Prince Hilliard Eta, has taken over as the ruling party’s Acting National Chairman. There has been confusion in the party following the Appeal Court decision that upheld the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the party’s National Chairman on Tuesday. Read Also: Victor Giadom Takes Over As APC’s […]
Sanwo-Olu Makes U-Turn, Suspends Reopening Of Churches, Mosques
Lagos State government has announced the suspension of the re-opening of churches and mosques in the state. Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had announced that Mosques will re-open on Friday, June 19 while churches will reopen on June 21. Read Also: Lagos Govt Reveals What Will Happen In 3 Weeks If Cases Increase However, speaking […]
Ajimobi’s Aide Opens Up On Acting National Chairman Being In ‘Coma’
Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, is “fine and better” now. This was confirmed by one of his aides who pleaded anonymity. Ajimobi was rumoured to be battling with COVID-19 and had slipped into a coma. Read Also: APC Not ‘Big Man’ Party, Even Buhari Obeys Rules – Oshiomhole To Obaseki However, when asked, […]
Court Remands Ex-Micro Finance Agency MD For Alleged ₦13m Fraud
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded the former Managing Director of the Rivers State Micro Finance Agency, RIMA Ipalibo Sogules. Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike had sacked Sogules along with 3 other heads of department over alleged fraud. DAILY POST reports that Chief magistrate A.O Amadi-Nna ordered the remand of Sogules and […]
Juma’at Prayers To Begin In Kwara On Friday
The Kwara State Council of Ulamas on Tuesday announced the commencement of Juma’at prayers from Friday, June 19, 2020. This is sequel to the approval of the Emir of Ilorin, and chairman of the state council of chiefs, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, with the agreement of the state COVID-19 technical committee under the chairmanship of […]