474 new cases of COVID19 were recorded in Nigeria on Wednesday, December 9. According to the statistics released by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, the Federal Capital Territory Abuja recorded 180 new cases, the highest for the day, followed by Lagos with 134 new cases. Other states with fresh cases include Kebbi-45, Adamawa-26, Plateau-16, Enugu-14, Taraba-14,…
Donald Trump on Wednesday, Dec 9, asked the US Supreme Court to let him join a long-shot lawsuit by Texas seeking to overturn his election loss by throwing out the voting results in four states. The litigation also drew support from 17 other states. In a court filing, Trump asked to intervene in the Texas lawsuit, the latest litigation…
Two siblings and one other person were on Tuesday arrested by operatives of Ogun State police command for threatening and making an attempt to kidnap their former employer. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday, Dec 9, in a statement. The suspects, Blessing Oyeleke, David Oyeleke and Kabiru Oniyitan were…
Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has told President Buhari not to embarass himself by turning down an invitation to appear before the national assembly which he earlier accepted. Recall that Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) had on Wednesday December 9, argued that the national assembly has no constitutional powers to summon the president.…
Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf has tested positive for the coronavirus after multiple members of his security team caught the bug. The governor, who is now in isolation at home released the following statement: “During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms and am feeling well. I am following CDC and Department of…
A Nigerian national holding six fake passports of the United Nations has been arrested in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said on Wednesday, December 9. The Nigerian man had visited the Turkish embassy in Islamabad a few days ago and applied for the visa on the fake UN passport and ID. During the verification process, the…
One Anastasia Michael from Enugu State took to a Facebook group to celebrate her last menstrual period for the year. Posing with a sanitary pad, she called on people to join her to celebrate her last period for 2020, adding that the journey has been painful but she is happy it’s over. “My last menstrual period for the…
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he never saw Lionel Messi as a rival after Juventus brushed past Barcelona in the Champions League with a superb 3-0 win on Tuesday night, December 8. Ronaldo converted two penalties before Weston McKennie scored at Camp Nou, and the 0-3 win means Juve claim top spot in Group G. Messi…
Davido has paid tribute to his personal bodyguard, Ogbeide Tijani Olamilekan, who died on Tuesday, December 8, after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment. Ogbeide’s who served as Davido’s personal bodyguard for 11 years, died on Tuesday leaving behind a wife and children. He was 36 years old. In a post shared on Twitter on…
According to multiple press reports emanating from the UK, the Manchester United board is seriously considering sacking manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, after the club crashed out of the UEFA Champions League into the Europa League after a 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig on Tuesday night, December 8. In a Champions League campaign that started so promisingly…