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UAE bars transit flights from Nigeria to Dubai
UAE bars passengers originating from Nigeria to Dubai via any transit point are barred from entering Dubai. United Arab Emirates has barred transit flights to Dubai, as it only allow passengers to fly on direct flights to Dubai. This means that passengers originating from Nigeria to Dubai via any transit point will not be allowed to enter Dubai.
This was disclosed by Rwandair via its Twitter handle read more…
ExxonMobil, Chevron CEOs discussed potential merger in 2020 ― Report
ExxonMobil and Chevron executives discussed the possibility of a merger last year as the two oil giants were battered by the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. Read more…
Wallstreetbets triggers top 5 richest billionaires to suffer daily loss of $20 billion
The top 5 richest billionaires had a disastrous showing at the most recent trading session, no thanks to the group tagged as the Wallstreetbets disrupting financial markets at an unprecedented level.
The top 5 billionaires most recent daily loss stood at $19.67 billion read more…
COVID-19: Oxygen demand in Lagos spikes to 400 cylinders daily – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the demand for oxygen by coronavirus patients has increased to 400 cylinders per day.
Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday in a statement in which he updated residents on the management of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state read more….
Boko Haram victims adopt begging, early marriage for survival, says report
Victims of Boko Haram activities in the North East have adopted street begging, early marriage and drugs as means of survival, a new report has revealed.
The report released at the weekend by Nextier Security, Peace and Development (SPD), an international development consulting firm based in Nigeria, was entitled ‘Entrenching Peace: Assessing Community Resilience and Peace Building Initiatives in North East Nigeria’. The European Union (EU) and British Council sponsored it read more…
Ghana reimposes ban on social gatherings as COVID-19 cases climb
Ghana has reimposed a ban on social gatherings as the number of Covid-19 cases spiral in the country, the president, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced Sunday. Schools reopened in January after a 10-month closure, but President Nana Akufo-Addo said a return to stricter measures was needed read more….
Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals
Silver futures surged as much as 8.5% above$29 Sunday evening, touching five-month highs. That follows a 6% rally last week.
Meanwhile, retail sites warned customers over the weekend they could not meet skyrocketing demand for silver bars and coins. And "#silversqueeze" is trending on Twitter.
In more recent trading, silver futures were up 6.5% read more…
Wearing of face-mask now compulsory in Lagos or face 6 months jail term — Sanwo-Olu
In line with the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed last week by President Muhammadu Buhari, Lagos State Governor, Mr, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has made it mandatory for residents to wear face masks or face six months jail term read more….
Social
Here's the official trailer for 'Namaste Wahala' starring Ini Dima-Okojie, Ruslaan Mumtaz
Ahead of the Valentines' day premiere of Hamisha Daryani Ahuja's directorial debut, 'Namaste Wahala' comes its official trailer.
The latest insight into the romantic comedy teases fans with some of the highly anticipated drama it promises. Watch here…
Music veteran Sir Shina Peters ordained as Bishop
Nigerian music veteran Sir Shina Peters has been ordained as a Bishop.
The music star was ordained by the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. read more…
T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris are defending themselves against new allegations made online.
Earlier last week, former friend Sabrina Peterson posted a series of DM screenshots from more than a dozen anonymous women who accused the rapper and his wife of sexual abuse and other transgressions read more
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– Socrates
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