Former US President Donald Trump has condemned Facebook’s decision to extend his ban as they plan to review his case for another six months to determine a defined penalty.

Former US President Donald Trump has condemned Facebook’s decision to extend his ban as they plan to review his case for another six months to determine a defined penalty.

Former US President Donald Trump has condemned Facebook’s decision to extend his ban as they plan to review his case for another six months to determine a defined penalty. Recall the social media giant had announced in January that Trump was locked out of his accounts on Facebook and Instagram indefinitely following the deadly Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. On Wednesday, Facebook's Oversight Board temporarily […]

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NEWS

Mavin CEO and music producer, Don Jazzy, has acknowledged that female artistes face more challenges than their male counterparts in the Nigerian music industry.

Mavin CEO and music producer, Don Jazzy, has acknowledged that female artistes face more challenges than their male counterparts in the Nigerian music industry. The 36-year-old beat-maker made his thoughts known in a recent interview with BBC News Pidgin, where he said that sex is often demanded from many female singers by music producers and TV personalities. According to him, the system is flawed and needs to be fixed. Don […]

May 6, 2021 56

SPORTS

Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2 goals to none on Wednesday to seal 3 goals to 1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2 goals to none on Wednesday to seal 3 goals to 1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge. The Blues should have run out far more convincing winners as they toyed with the tired visitors in the second half. However, Werner’s cushioned header into an empty net on 28 […]

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SPORTS

KRC Genk striker Paul Onuachu is reportedly on the radar of English Premier League side Arsenal.

KRC Genk striker Paul Onuachu is reportedly on the radar of English Premier League side Arsenal. The 26-year-old has had a splendid season in the Jupiler Pro League with 26 league goals for De Smurfen in 37 games. Onuachu came over from FC Midtjylland for €6m and now has a market value of €17m, which likely will increase. Genk are looking to sell the big striker for €30m, according to […]

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NEWS

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, says the decision of his successor, Sunday Dare, to dissolve the boards of sports federations shows the country is not prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which starts July 23.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, says the decision of his successor, Sunday Dare, to dissolve the boards of sports federations shows the country is not prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which starts July 23. Speaking in an interview with a national daily correspondent, Dalung said the sports ministry lacked the powers to dissolve boards of sports federations in the country. The former sports minister said […]

May 6, 2021 62

BUSINESS

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to put measures in place to curb illegal fishing activities in Nigeria’s waters.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to put measures in place to curb illegal fishing activities in Nigeria’s waters. The House also urged the Federal Government to review its licensing policy ‘that tends to favour foreign trawlers at the expense of their local counterparts and encourage indigenous investments into this agricultural […]

May 6, 2021 20

BUSINESS

The Federal Executive Council Wednesday approved more than $8.29 million and N3 billion to facilitate execution of sundry electricity projects in the country.

The Federal Executive Council Wednesday approved more than $8.29 million and N3 billion to facilitate execution of sundry electricity projects in the country. This was disclosed to newsmen after FEC’s virtual meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh, said the projects, specifically bordering on procurement of equipment, designs and manufacture, were for upgrade of the nation’s electricity facility and improvement […]

May 6, 2021 18

BUSINESS

The international oil benchmark, Brent Crude, was less than 30 cents from hitting $70 amid market optimism on the United States and Europe reopening.

The international oil benchmark, Brent Crude, was less than 30 cents from hitting $70 amid market optimism on the United States and Europe reopening. The benchmark had gained $0.83, to trade at $69.71 as of 2:44 pm on Wednesday, Nigerian time, according to data from Oilprice.com. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation had stated that it paid an estimated N100bn in petroleum subsidies monthly. It later said that it would be […]

May 6, 2021 11

NEWS

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on Monday they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on Monday they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage. One of the world’s wealthiest couples — with a joint fortune estimated at $130 billion — the Gates have channeled billions into charitable work around the globe via their hugely influential foundation. In announcing their split on Twitter, the couple said they would continue their joint work on the […]

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