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Nigeria youths have been advised to be patient as the government is now looking at their demands.   A community leader in Isolo , Alhaji Taoreed Farounbi-Alado made the call in a statement issued to Gistongist in Lagos.   He said that the government working round the clock to ensure …

The Tunisian assailant who killed three people at a church in France last week has tested positive for Covid-19, which could further delay his questioning, a source close to the inquiry said Tuesday. Brahim Issaoui, 21, remains hospitalised after being shot several times by police following the knife rampage at Nice’s Notre-Dame basilica on Thursday. “He …

Surprisingly, South Africa is attempting to bring down the statues of remembrance of Apatheid-era in the nation.   Supporting the call to end it once and for all, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa said statues that uphold the fears and horrible past of the nation will not keep …

The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a national dance challenge to mark the Heritage Day in South Africa.   In case you don’t know, Heritage Day is celebrated to reproject the culture, tradition and diversity of South Africans.   To commemorate it, the Numero Uno of …

Finally after the long wait for an official announcement, Barcelona have announced that their former player Ronald Koeman will replace Quique Setien, after the Spaniard was sacked for overseeing a poor end to the 2019/20 season.     Koeman has left his role as Netherlands head coach and has signed on a two-year deal, …

The Nigerian Military has sent a massage to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to desist from speaking false information about the army, as this could affect the morale of the soldiers. The governor after having his convey attacked had blamed the army for being responsible for the attack. The …

Following the death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot on the 14 of July, 2020, Tolulope Arotile is laid to rest in mother earth on Thursday. The body of Tolulope Arotile is laid to rest at the military cemetery in Abuja at about 11am on Thursday. Dignitaries present at …

Former Arsenal player, Chuba Akpom, is reported to be set for a big move, as he has attracted the interest of a few teams according to the Turkish media. Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce, are said to be the front runners for the signature of the talented Nigerian. Reports says …

In my opinion, the voice of the people is the voice of God. On this day the 9th of July 2006, exactly fourteen years ago, the people of Bakassi came out to express their desire to be part of Nigeria. Bakassi is the peninsular extension of the African territory of …

Nigeria hasn’t always been one country. In fact until Flora Shaw, there wasn’t a “Nigeria” but I will get to that later. After the British conquest, Nigeria was divided into colonies with Lord Frederick Lugard as the governor of both the Northern Protectorate and the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. On …