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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:02:10 +0000
Dollar stands stall as global stock rally fizzles
Agency Reporter   The dollar extended gains against most currencies on Thursday as a stock market rout triggered by concerns about excessive valuations boosted safe-harbour demand for the U.S. currency. The euro nursed losses after a European Ce...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:53:40 +0000
Simi celebrates hubby Adekunle Gold’s birthday
Singer Simi has celebrated her husband, Adekunle Gold, who clocks 34 on Thursday. She took to her Instagram handle to share a lovely photo of herself and husband. The mum of one wrote: “My baby. We’re growing older together and it’s exa...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:47:08 +0000
BREAKING: Gov Okowa loses dad
By Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba Sir Arthur Okowa, the father of Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, is dead. The Nation gathered the Governor’s father died in the early hours of Thursday. Read Also: Delta loses Assembly Majority Leader Born in 1932 ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:15:58 +0000
How AAUA students died in road crash
The death of some students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State in an accident that occurred near the gate of the institution has thrown the entire university and student community into mourning. Students have called on...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:05:54 +0000
Five Nollywood actors/actresses who died in January 2021
By Samuel Oamen Nollywood has recorded at least five deaths in the last 30 days. Nollywood actors who died in January 2021 include: Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi) Popular Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu popularly called Orisabunmi, died on January ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:11 +0000
I’m coming for killer herdsmen in Ogun – Sunday Igboho
By Alao Abiodun Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared Ogun state will be his next destination to flush out criminal herdsmen. In the now-viral video, Igboho stated that he has heard about the criminal activiti...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:50:42 +0000
Buhari signs law criminalising non-wearing of facemasks
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a law to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. It criminalises non-wearing of face masks. It emphasises  hands washing, and the use of hand sanitisers, among other regulations Chairman...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:47:18 +0000
Delta loses Assembly Majority Leader
By Elo Edremoda, Warri Majority leader of the Delta House of Assembly Sir Tim Kome Owhefere (Esq.) is dead. Owhefere, a four- time member of the House, died around 11pm on Wednesday at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, after being hospitalised for a...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:34:45 +0000
Benue arrests six herdsmen, impounds 376 cows
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi Deputy Benue Governor, Benson Abounu, has stated 376 cows have been impounded for flouting the state anti-open grazing law. Abounu told reporters state livestock guards apprehended the cows between January, 23 and 26, 2021, a...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:31:13 +0000
Messi inspires Barcelona’s victory over Rayo in Copa
Lionel Messi inspired a Barcelona fightback on his return from suspension as they beat Rayo Vallecano to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Rayo, who are fourth in the Spanish second tier, took a shock lead when Fran Garcia tapped in a loose ball...



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