Sports
FIBA Afrobasket: D’ Tigers defeat Rwanda to clinch maximum points in 2 games
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’ Tigers become first team to qualify for next round of 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Championships, after defeating Rwanda 64-51.
Author: Afonne Emmanuel
Politics
Anambra 2021: Soludo declares governorship ambition
Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, declares intention to run for governorship of Anambra in Nov. 6 poll.
Environment
NGO launches waste recycling scheme, donates 150 bins to FCT school
Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in collaboration with Global Environmental Facility (GEF) launch waste recycling programme and donate 150 bins to Government Science and Technological College, FCT.
Politics
Gbenga Daniel registers as APC member
Former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel, registers as member of All Progressives Congress (APC) at ward 12, Ishote Unit in Sagamu.
Defence/Security
Israel developing new ballistic missile shield with U.S. – Defence Minister
Israel says it is developing a new ballistic missile shield, the Arrow-4, with U.S., another layer in defensive system built with an eye towards Iran.
Life Style
Sugar daddy dating website under investigation in Malaysia
Royal Malaysian Police questions founder of Sugar book, owner of website which claims to match young women with so-called sugar daddies.
General News
Facebook blocks Australia
Social Media giant Facebook blocks all media content in Australia, in surprise escalation of dispute with the government.
Football
Super Falcons pip CSKA Moscow by lone goal at Women’s tourney
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeat CSKA Moscow by lone goal at their opening game at on-going fifth Turkish Women’s tournament in Antalya, Turkey.
Football
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria drops by one spot, now world 36th
Nigeria’s Super Eagles drop by one spot in January Ranking by Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) to now occupy 36th position in the world.
Health
COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine for use in Nigeria
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) approves Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Nigeria.