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The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century began on Friday, coinciding with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle. In Abuja, the Nigerian capital, the spectacle was witnessed at 8.18p.m. Unlike with a solar eclipse, viewers do not need protective eye gear to observe the rare display. “All you have to do is… go outside!” the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London said, adding that binoculars would be useful to observe the phenomenon. Are you watching the #LunarEclipse live in person or online? We are! It's visible to much of…

The Nigerian Army has produced a prototype for some of its needed military hardware in preparation for the full scale production of weapons. The military said on Friday said that it was also working with some indigenous and foreign companies for local production of other defence needs. The Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, made the disclosure during the graduation ceremony of 24 officers of the force from the Nigerian Army College of Logisitics (NACOL). Buratai, represented by the Chief of policy and Plans, Major General Rasheed Yusuf, said that a prototype for some of its needed military hardware…

The sum of N20 million has been staked as reward for anyone with information concerning the killer of Ideato North local government Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Friday made promised the reward to fish out the killer of Mr Sunny Ejiagwu. He was reported killed by gunmen suspected hired assassins four days after he was elected as the APC Chairman in the LGA. He was killed in Orlu-Akokwa Road on his way home after attending a meeting at the APC Secretariat in Owerri, the state capital. The spokesperson for the Imo State Police…

Nobody could keep a straight face in Ghana’s parliament when MP John Frimpong Osei began listing the names of some villages in his constituency that included references to genitals. Names in the Twi language like “Vagina is Wise” and “Penis is a Fool” left lawmakers in fits of giggles. The MP was asking when these areas would get access to electricity. “Providing them with electricity may interfere with nocturnal activities,” joked Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko. READ: Ambode begins revamp of Maracana Stadium to world class standard The minister added, in earnest, that a survey would be conducted into how the…

US basketball star LeBron James says he regrets naming his son LeBron James Jr because of the pressure it places on him to reach the same level of success. “I still regret giving my 14-year-old my name,” he said in the first episode of his new HBO TV series, The Shop. “I still regret giving my 14-year-old my name.” – @KingJamesThis and more real, unfiltered conversation with @OBJ_3, @mavcarter, and more in UNINTERRUPTED’s unscripted series THE SHOP. First episode dropping 8/28, exclusively on @HBO. pic.twitter.com/zIoxEgBnJn— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) July 26, 2018 The clip, which was filmed in Los Angeles, is scheduled…

…Says New Facility’ll Have Volleyball, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Others …Moves To Rehabilitate Roads, Drainage Channel To Address Flooding Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday evening visited the popular Maracana football stadium in Ajegunle, assuring that the plan to transform the facility to a world class multi-purpose sports complex, that would help teeming youths harness their natural talents in a positive way would commence soon. Governor Ambode, who spoke to scores of residents, especially youths who came out to listen to him, said though his administration had planned to embark on the transformation of the arena before now,…

Mr. Ikechi Odigbo, President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), has outlined the new direction for the body under his leadership. Odigbo, Managing Director of DBB Lagos and the immediate AAAN Vice President, was elected on Saturday at the body’s 45th Annual General Meeting/Congress in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state. Under the association’s new leadership, said the Odigbo, the major objectives will be the promotion of performance, professionalism and prestige of the AAAN. “There is a dire need to reposition AAAN as a thought leader in the creative industry, improve our brand assets and social media platforms…

Carl Ikeme who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. The Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper has been with the Molineux club for his whole career, making more than 200 appearances. In June, Ikeme said he was in “complete remission” after “a tough year and intense chemotherapy”. Thank you for the support over the years . My last day as a footballer. But one I am happy and great full for !!! Thanks to everyone to do with @wolves and everyone in football I have met. ????◼️❤️ https://t.co/WM1s5A0czm— Carl…

Kwara PDP says it will reject Nigeria’s controversial senate president Bukola Saraki who is expected to formally join the party in the coming days. Just as witnessed in 2014, when APC members left to join the PDP after Saraki joined the APC, a counter-defection from the PDP to APC or another political group is now easily predictable. A sign of what to expect is the declaration by the Kwara State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, that he cannot work with the incoming defectors, especially Saraki and Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed. Two senators, Shaaba Lafiagi (Kwara North)…

Nigeria’s main opposition party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that there is an alleged plan to impeach Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose. PDP alleged that the plot was hatched by the national ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) . Fayose’s deputy, a candidate in the just concluded governorship election lost to APC’s Kayode Fayemi. In a statement on Thursday by their national publicity secretary of PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, the party warned that such move would attract dire consequences. The party claimed that the ruling party was planning to use the security agencies to achieve the purported impeachment which they described…