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Facebook takes down 652 pages, after finding disinformation campaigns run from Russia and Iran (CNN)

Facebook has taken down 652 pages, accounts and groups it says were part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Some of the pages originated in Iran and Russia. The pages and groups were spreading misinformation in the United States, United Kingdom,…

NFF thanks Presidency, Others for averting FIFA Ban (ThisDay)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed sincere appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the resolution of the federation’s leadership issue, which enabled Nigeria to avert suspension from international football on Monday. NFF President Amaju Pinnick, who spoke on behalf…

Govt plans anthem for Lagos youths (Punch)

The Lagos State Government has said it is planning to have an anthem for youths in the state which will be adopted and recited at every youth gathering. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Agboola Dabiri, in a…

Abuja Building Collapse: Scavengers discover another body 2 days after agencies called off rescue operations (ThisDay)

A yet-to-be identified decomposing body of a young man was on Monday recovered from the collapsed three-storey building in Jabi, Abuja, two days after agencies called off their search and rescue operations. The decomposing body, according to an eyewitness, was…

How Nigerian politicians are the luckiest in the world (Guardian)

Admit it – Nigeria’s politics is very entertaining and fun to watch. Yes, Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world but so what? The same Nigeria is very rich in what my kids like to call shenanigans. It is…

Melania Trump to make solo Africa trip (Nation)

The US First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Africa later this year, her office announced Monday, with further details expected in the coming weeks. “This will be my first time traveling to Africa and I am excited to educate…

Buhari to inaugurate largest brewery in West Africa (Punch)

President Muhammadu Buhari will lead other eminent Nigerians to inaugurate a $250m brewery owned by International Breweries Plc next week Tuesday. The Plant Manager, Mr. Tony Agah, disclosed this on Monday to journalists during a media tour of the brewery…

‘Lunatic’ who killed Ekiti monarch arrested (Nation)

The Police in Ekiti State have arrested a suspected mentally deranged man who killed the Onise of Odo Oro, Oba Gbadebo Ogunsakin. The suspect stabbed the traditional ruler with knife on Monday and bolted away after committing the crime. The…

Kevin Hart shocks with lewd Trump dig at 2018 MTV VMAs, tells audience they can kneel (Foxnews)

While presenting at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, Kevin Hart told the audience they were “allowed to kneel,” seemingly referencing how NFL players have been protesting during the national anthem before games. “[In] this game you’re allowed to kneel,”…

Iran unveils new fighter jet as president says US ‘knows the consequences’ of an attack on Tehran (Telegraph)

Iran unveiled a new fighter jet as President Hassan Rouhani ratcheted up tension with the US by suggesting Washington would not attack the Islamic Republic because it was too powerful. Iran has expanded its military presence in the region by…

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