Nigeria Customs Intercept $8m in (MMIA) in lagos
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Nigeria Customs Intercept $8m in (MMIA) in lagos

Nigeria Customs Intercept $8m in (MMIA) in lagos The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted about $8,065,615 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This was disclosed by the Customs Comptroller-General, Hameed Ali, at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday. He added that the cash which was stashed in a car was intercepted while it was about to be loaded into an aircraft.
Odion Ighalo assigned No 25 for Manchester United with possible debut against Chelsea
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Odion Ighalo assigned No 25 for Manchester United with possible debut against Chelsea

When Manchester United return from the winter break, Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo will be sporting the number 25 jersey as he is set to make his debut against Chelsea.        The club recently revealed his new jersey number in a video on its official Twitter handle and encouraged fans to purchase the new jersey, which is now available in the club's shop. The number 25 shirt has been vacant since full back Antonio Valencia left the Red Devils last summer. Former Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua player, Ighalo, who is a lifelong Manchester United fan, is set to earn N62m weekly at the club. He was signed on loan for 6 months for a fee of £3m.
Eucharia Anunobi recounts how a hotel cleaner at a church camp allegedly used a toilet brush to wash glass cups
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Eucharia Anunobi recounts how a hotel cleaner at a church camp allegedly used a toilet brush to wash glass cups

Eucharia Anunobi recently shared a shocking incident on her Instagram where she witnessed a hotel cleaner at a church camp using a toilet brush to wash glass cups. She also recounted a separate incident where a movie production assistant used a toilet cleaning liquid to wash plates she had given to him. According to the veteran actress, when she initially made these claims, she was accused of being dishonest. In a post featuring a video of a journalist exposing hygiene breaches in three top hotels in Harbin, North-East China, Anunobi emphasized the vindication she feels from having the video evidence. Through her post, she addressed the naysayers and expressed her satisfaction at the validation of her previous claims. The post is dated February 4, 2020 and can be viewed on her Instagram ...
Disappointment as Another HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial Involving 5407 Volunteers Fails after Four Years
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Disappointment as Another HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial Involving 5407 Volunteers Fails after Four Years

Following a four-year clinical trial involving 5,407 HIV-negative volunteers at 14 sites across South Africa, a key HIV vaccine trial has been terminated after it was determined that the vaccine was incapable of preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, which is the virus responsible for causing AIDS. The trial, which was sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was halted after an independent data and safety monitoring board found the vaccine to be ineffective in preventing HIV.                            The NIAID reported that among the vaccine recipients, 129 HIV infections occurred while 123 HIV infections occurred among the placebo recipients. The volunteers were sexually active men and women ages 18...
Paul Okoye accuses the Nigerian Copyright Commission of detainment
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Paul Okoye accuses the Nigerian Copyright Commission of detainment

Singer, Paul Okoye took to Instagram to accuse the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC of detainment.   Paul expressed, "I never knew that Nigeria Copyright Commission NCC are also kidnappers, they can detain and ask for bail... Dear NCC am about to f**k s**t up for you guys... try me. (sic)"   He proceeded to tag the NCC's official Instagram account in his message.   
World Currently ‘Not In A Pandemic’−WHO reveals
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World Currently ‘Not In A Pandemic’−WHO reveals

Coronavirus: World Currently ‘Not In A Pandemic’−WHO Reveals The World Health Organization said Tuesday that the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus, which has spread from China to two dozen countries, does not yet constitute a “pandemic”. “Currently we are not in a pandemic,” Sylvie Briand, head of WHO’s Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness division, told reporters in Geneva. Instead, she said, “we are at the phase where it is an epidemic with multiple foci.” The disease has killed more than 425 people and infected a further 20,000 in China, nearly all of them in central Hubei province – the epicentre of the outbreak — and spread to two-dozen countries since it emerged in December. Briand said that while there is a rapid spread of transmission in Hubei, outside the province th...
New Arrival of Female Luxury Bag Brand in Lagos
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New Arrival of Female Luxury Bag Brand in Lagos

Fashion enthusiasts with a penchant for luxury handbags were delighted at the vibrant launch of Julie Jules handbags at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos last weekend. The colorful event was hosted by Dubai-based entrepreneur and Creative Director, Julie Jules, who ensured that guests were at ease and immersed in the Julie Jules luxury bag brand experience. The Julie Jules brand, named after its visionary founder, captivated the audience with the inspiring brand story behind the product. The product offers a limited edition with a variety of 16 beautiful colors in medium and large sizes. According to Julie, the defining feature of the bag line is its wood clasp opening made of the finest Beech Wood refined through 21 procedures. Describing the intricacies of t...
"If you’re apologizing to the Bishop, it is incomplete without recourse to me and my family" Bovi demands an apology from ThisDay newspaper
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"If you’re apologizing to the Bishop, it is incomplete without recourse to me and my family" Bovi demands an apology from ThisDay newspaper

The demand for an apology from ThisDay newspaper by Bovi titled "If you’re apologizing to the Bishop, it is incomplete without recourse to me and my family in reaction to their earlier apology to Bishop Oyedepo for a false report posted in a Nigerian newspaper is still making the headlines. Bovi felt the apology was incomplete without mention of him and his wife Kris Ugboma, whom the initial story also involved. Bovi emphasized that the false report adversely affected his family and he insists on a formal apology. He particularly pointed out the irresponsibility and unprofessionalism he perceived in the way the story was handled. Images that captured his posts on social media were also included in the article to substantiate his demands from the newspaper.
The Body of UNIZIK Staff, Engr. Emeka Chiaghana, Found Buried in a Shallow Grave Three Months After His Abduction
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The Body of UNIZIK Staff, Engr. Emeka Chiaghana, Found Buried in a Shallow Grave Three Months After His Abduction

Engr. Emeka Chiaghana, a staff member of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, has been reportedly found dead after being abducted.   He was kidnapped in his house in Nibo, Awka South council area of the state on October 25, 2019, with no trace of his whereabouts until now. (Read here)   The body of the deceased was discovered in a shallow grave in Mbaukwu, Awka North local government area of the state, where he had been buried.   One of the suspects arrested last December in connection with the kidnapping incident led the police to the location where the body was found after confessing under duress.   Three individuals were arrested by the police in Agulu, Aniocha local government area of the state in connection with the abduction.   The spokesperson for the Command, H...
Republican Iowa Caucus Victory for Donald Trump
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Republican Iowa Caucus Victory for Donald Trump

Donald Trump emerged as the clear choice for the Republican party in the upcoming 2020 presidential election after securing a significant victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday night.     While Democrats experienced challenges in their caucus, Republicans demonstrated unity in their support for Trump, with the President securing 97.09% of the vote.   In the caucus, Trump's competitors, Bill Weld and Joe Walsh, only received 1.5% and 1.4% of the vote, respectively, making Trump's lead insurmountable.   Adding to the momentum, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump actively campaigned in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside celebrated surgeon Ben Carson, emphasizing their commitment to securing victory. In contrast to the 2016 results, where Trump faced a ...