British Airways boss urges UK to end 14-day quarantine

New British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle has urged the UK government to end the quarantining of passengers arriving from abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We need to get the economy moving...

Reekado Banks unfollows Wizkid on Instagram after insult

After Wizkid blasted Reekado Banks, the singer has now unfollowed him on Instagram in a form of protest. Recall Wizkid had blasted his colleague for announcing a release of their collabo in the midst...

Hoodlums attack, injure RRS operatives in Lagos [Video]

Hoodlums disguising as #ENDSARS protesters have attacked operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), injuring about 14. The attack occurred today at Ebute Meta while the operatives were...

#EndSARS: SARS operatives extorted me twice — Oyo deputy governor

Rauf Olaniyan, the deputy governor of Oyo State, has revealed how some operatives of the recently proscribed Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) extorted money from him in various currencies including...

EFCC confirms attacks on website

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that there were attempts to breach its website. Anonymous, a legion of hackers, had claimed responsibility for hitting the agency’s internet...

#EndSARS: Police confirm Edo station attack, says protesters carted away arms

The Nigerian Police have confirmed the attack on its Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station, and Idogbo Police Post in Edo State. The force in a statement on its Twitter page disclosed that...

Catholic Bishops back youths, reiterate restructuring of Nigeria

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has backed the ongoing nationwide protests by Nigerians, especially the youths, who are calling for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial...

NIS to go after foreigners who refuse to be registered

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said it would go after migrants who refuse to get themselves registered in its ongoing electronic re-registration exercise. It vowed to evoke the immigration...

Cardi B quits Twitter as she's 'tired of people' trolling her for taking back Offset

Cardi B has quit her Twitter account after growing sick of people trolling her for taking back Offset. The Bodak Yellow rapper's account @iamcardib has gone down, and she explained on an Instagram live...

Grieving family unable to pay for burial 'left with body on floor' as coffin confiscated

A grieving family who were unable to pay for their young son's burial were "left with his body on the floor" after funeral directors allegedly confiscated the coffin. They couldn't afford the £120 bill...

30-year-old man kills himself for failing to raise loan payment

A 30-year-old man from Navakholo in Kakamega County, Kenya committed suicide on Saturday over financial stress, his family claims. Solomon Ayindi Kataka’s body was found hanging from a rope tied to the...

Nigeria records 133 new coronavirus cases, total now 61,440

Nigeria recorded two new deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, according to official figures. A total of 1,125 deaths related to the virus have now been recorded thus far in Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria...

Policeman shot dead ‘by fellow officer’ while rescuing suspect

A middle-aged policeman from Busia County, Kenya was shot dead on Friday night  by his fellow cop in unclear circumstances. Police Constable Francis Kalewa was shot in the right side of his back,...

Pasuma booed & dragged out of #EndSARS protest in Alausa

Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma was not lucky yesterday with ENDSARS protesters at Alausha Ikeja. The singer had come to join the protest by lending his voice towards the movement but he was allegedly...

#EndSARS: IGP reveals criteria used in selecting SWAT team

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has reaffirmed that the new Police Tactical Team, SWAT, launched in lieu of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will operate within very high professional...

Pastor strips n.a.k.e.d, attempts suicide after being caught with stolen cows

Police in Lurambi, Kakamega County, Kenya have arrested a 35-year-old preacher accused of stealing his neighbour’s two cows. Joash Wanyonyi, a resident of Sichirayi Village in Shieywe Location, was on...

Oritsefemi and wife step out for #Endsars protest after reconciliation [photo]

They are back! Oritsefemi and his wife Nabila Fash are back together. The couple were seen together in a cool atmosphere during the ENDSARS protest in Lekki. Excited that they are back and wanting people...

Man dangles from 98-storey Trump Tower by rope 'demanding to speak to US President'

A man is dangling from Chicago's Trump International Hotel and Tower by a rope. He is said to be threatening suicide if he is not able to speak to US President Donald Trump and the media, according to...

Oshoala celebrates first goal of season with #EndSARS fist

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala celebrated her first goal in the 2020-21 Spanish Primera Iberdrola campaign with a fist showing her support for the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. The Barcelona...

DStv, GOtv undergoing upgrade, not hacked – Official

MultiChoice says claims circulating on social media that its entertainment platforms – DStv and GOtv- have been hacked was not true. A representative of the company who pleaded anonymity told The Punch...