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Headlines, Updates,Happenings and more.. http://news.obiaks.com/230622090211/bad-bunny-and-travis-scott-join-forces-for-a-highly-anticipated-collaboration In an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone, the beloved Puerto Rican sensation, Bad Bunny, revealed that he has exciting music]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230622090211/bad-bunny-and-travis-scott-join-forces-for-a-highly-anticipated-collaboration Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:02:11 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230621014704/manchester-city-and-chelsea-have-reached-an-agreement-over-the-transfer-fee-for-midfielder-mateo-kovacic Manchester City and Chelsea have reached an agreement over the transfer fee for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, as per insider sources.It is reported that Manchester City will pay an initial sum of £25 million ($32m) for the Croatian international, with an additional £5 million ($6m) to be paid later as add-ons.Initially, Chelsea had aimed for a deal]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230621014704/manchester-city-and-chelsea-have-reached-an-agreement-over-the-transfer-fee-for-midfielder-mateo-kovacic Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:47:04 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230621103924/zendaya-steams-up-the-screen-in-tennis-movie-challengers-trailer In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Hollywood sensation Zendaya treated fans to a scintillating trailer of her upcoming movie "Challengers," and it's already creating a buzz with millions of likes pouring in.The highly anticipated film features Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a confident and talented tennis prodigy. Tashi finds herself entangled in a captivating love]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230621103924/zendaya-steams-up-the-screen-in-tennis-movie-challengers-trailer Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:39:24 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230614014535/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-all-37-charges-in-classified-documents-case Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges. This unprecedented indictment of a former president includes allegations of unlawfully retaining government secrets and conspiring to obstruct justice.According to the indictment, Trump is accused of personally packing the documents]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230614014535/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-all-37-charges-in-classified-documents-case Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:45:35 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230613072546/fg-raises-alarm-over-anthrax-outbreak-urges-nigerians-to-avoid-consuming-pomo Obiaks News - In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) issued a warning on Monday concerning the outbreak]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230613072546/fg-raises-alarm-over-anthrax-outbreak-urges-nigerians-to-avoid-consuming-pomo Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:25:46 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230613072032/nikola-jokic-leads-denver-nuggets-to-historic-nba-title-victory-in-frantic-game-5 Denver, Colorado - In a thrilling and hard-fought Game 5, Nikola Jokic steered the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA championship]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230613072032/nikola-jokic-leads-denver-nuggets-to-historic-nba-title-victory-in-frantic-game-5 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:20:32 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230612122357/tragic-bus-crash-claims-ten-lives-in-nsw-hunter-valley-multiple-injured A devastating bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley,Australia, leaves ten people dead and numerous others hospitalized, sending shockwaves through the community.]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230612122357/tragic-bus-crash-claims-ten-lives-in-nsw-hunter-valley-multiple-injured Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:23:57 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230611084559/chris-hemsworth-returns-in-netflixs-extraction-2-promising-an-action-packed-thrill-ride Marvel's Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Tyler Rake in the highly anticipated sequel, set to premiere on Netflix on June 16,]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230611084559/chris-hemsworth-returns-in-netflixs-extraction-2-promising-an-action-packed-thrill-ride Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:45:59 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230611083235/albertas-major-cities-choked-by-wildfire-smoke-health-warnings-issued Environment Canada advises residents to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions as poor air quality affects Edmonton and Calgary due to wildfires.Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta's prominent cities, find themselves engulfed in smoke pollution caused by raging wildfires in the central and northern regions of the province. Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement,]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230611083235/albertas-major-cities-choked-by-wildfire-smoke-health-warnings-issued Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:32:35 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230611081812/novak-djokovic-secures-23rd-grand-slam-title-sets-new-record-at-the-french-open Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis superstar, achieved a historic milestone at the French Open, solidifying his position as one of the greatest players in tennis history. Djokovic's relentless pursuit of success led him to claim his 23rd Grand Slam singles championship, surpassing Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. In a dominant performance, Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud with a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230611081812/novak-djokovic-secures-23rd-grand-slam-title-sets-new-record-at-the-french-open Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:18:12 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230611034059/fct-police-arrest-wanted-informant-and-banditry-supplier-uncover-cache-of-weapons-and-apprehend-multiple-suspects The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime with the recent arrest of a notorious informant]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230611034059/fct-police-arrest-wanted-informant-and-banditry-supplier-uncover-cache-of-weapons-and-apprehend-multiple-suspects Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:40:59 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230611104818/suspended-cbn-governor-godwin-emefiele-faces-prolonged-custody-as-dss-seeks-court-order-for-extended-interrogation The Department of State Services (DSS) is expected to seek a court order to keep the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in custody for the duration of his interrogation. According to a source within the DSS, the agency plans to obtain an order to detain Emefiele indefinitely to allow for thorough questioning. President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230611104818/suspended-cbn-governor-godwin-emefiele-faces-prolonged-custody-as-dss-seeks-court-order-for-extended-interrogation Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:48:18 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/230505055308/ike-ekweremadu-sentenced-to-prison Former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement]]> https://news.obiaks.com/230505055308/ike-ekweremadu-sentenced-to-prison Fri, 05 May 2023 17:53:08 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200418082402/nigerian-govt-makes-u-turn-takes-decision-as-it-confirms-maltreatment-of-nigerians-in-china Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Friday said Nigerians in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China, will soon be evacuated after investigation confirmed that they are truly being maltreated.Recall that the Nigerian government had last week blamed poor communication between the Chinese authorities and African consulates in]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200418082402/nigerian-govt-makes-u-turn-takes-decision-as-it-confirms-maltreatment-of-nigerians-in-china Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:24:02 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200418081637/presidency-confirms-death-of-buharis-chief-of-staff-abba-kyari The Nigerian presidency, Saturday morning, announced the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari.Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, made the announcement in a statement. “The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200418081637/presidency-confirms-death-of-buharis-chief-of-staff-abba-kyari Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:16:37 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200416080731/nigerians-lament-as-kano-records-12-new-covid-19-cases Some Nigerians have reacted to the accelerated increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kano.DAILY POST had reported that the Kano State Government confirmed twelve new cases of Coronavirus.Reacting, Nigerians took to the social media, stating that the development was highly worrisome.In]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200416080731/nigerians-lament-as-kano-records-12-new-covid-19-cases Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:07:31 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200416075503/onitsha-killing-youths-accused-of-snatching-ak47-rifle-from-police Police authorities have said that the youth gunned to death in Onitsha yesterday was among those who attempted to snatch an AK47 riffle from a police man. He claimed that the youths earlier attacked him with substance suspected to be acid.An unidentified youth was on Wednesday killed by a police man during a protest by youths of the Nkpor]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200416075503/onitsha-killing-youths-accused-of-snatching-ak47-rifle-from-police Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:55:03 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200416075021/reps-receive-march-salary-defer-covid-19-donation Members of the House of Representatives have shifted the donation of their two months salaries to April and May this year. This was sequel to the payment of their March salaries against their earlier pledge. The members started receiving their salaries on Tuesday. It could be recalled that Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila had in a video message announced the]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200416075021/reps-receive-march-salary-defer-covid-19-donation Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:50:21 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200413080203/covid-19-lockdown-lagos-residents-cry-out-as-armed-robbers-take-over-video Residents of Lagos State have cried out over the spate of robbery attacks going on in most parts of the State.In recent days, several video clips of armed robbers invading streets and homes have emerged from the State, with the latest coming last night when 3 men were caught with a gun at Iyana Ipaja, in the Agege area of the State.According to some]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200413080203/covid-19-lockdown-lagos-residents-cry-out-as-armed-robbers-take-over-video Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:02:03 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200413075256/man-dies-during-sex-with-pregnant-married-lover-inside-container-in-lagos A father of four over the weekend was found dead inside an empty container which served as shop and an apartment for him and his lover, in Whitesand area of Orile, Lagos. He was said to have slumped during sex with his lover, later discovered to be a pregnant married woman. The woman found with him was immediately rushed to an undisclosed private hospital, as]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200413075256/man-dies-during-sex-with-pregnant-married-lover-inside-container-in-lagos Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:52:56 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200413074211/presidency-reveals-buharis-latest-approach-against-covid-19 The Presidency has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari is taking a two-step approach to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. It explained that the approach has to do with the security of the lives of the people, as well as easing the effect of the virus on businesses in the country.The Presidency stated this in a tweet on its]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200413074211/presidency-reveals-buharis-latest-approach-against-covid-19 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:42:11 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200407081033/gbajabiamila-says-chinese-doctors-must-must-observe-14-days-quarantine Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday said that the Chinese medical personnel coming to Nigeria to assist in the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic must undergo the necessary checks as provided by Nigeria.In a statement issued after a meeting with the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire and the]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200407081033/gbajabiamila-says-chinese-doctors-must-must-observe-14-days-quarantine Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:10:33 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200407075550/coronavirus-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-as-his-health-deteriorates Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has said. The prime minister, 55, was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London with "persistent symptoms" on Sunday.A No 10 statement read:"Since Sunday evening, the prime minister has]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200407075550/coronavirus-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-as-his-health-deteriorates Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:55:50 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200407075325/coronavirus-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-as-his-health-deteriorates Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has said. The prime minister, 55, was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London with "persistent symptoms" on Sunday.A No 10 statement read:"Since Sunday evening, the prime minister has]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200407075325/coronavirus-boris-johnson-moved-to-intensive-care-as-his-health-deteriorates Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:53:25 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200407074310/covid-19-donations-hits-n216bn-as-cbn-lists-donors-amounts The Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has realised N21.588billion towards the fight against COVID-19. This was made known on Monday by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).A document he signed noted that the CBN and Aliko Dangote were so far the highest contributors with]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200407074310/covid-19-donations-hits-n216bn-as-cbn-lists-donors-amounts Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:43:10 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200407073507/ncdc-announces-6-new-coronavirus-cases-in-kwara-fct-2-other-states Nigeria has now recorded a total of 238 coronavirus cases in 14 states and the FCT. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced six new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.Kwara State has recorded its first two cases, according to the NCDC's announcement late on Monday, April 6, 2020. Two other cases were recorded in Edo, and one each in Rivers,]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200407073507/ncdc-announces-6-new-coronavirus-cases-in-kwara-fct-2-other-states Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:35:07 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200406080609/africa-coronavirus-death-toll-hits-383-as-cases-rise-to-8596-who The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are now 8, 596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on African continent with 383 deaths.The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO. “Africa now has a total of 8,596 confirmed cases, 383 deaths and 792 recovered]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200406080609/africa-coronavirus-death-toll-hits-383-as-cases-rise-to-8596-who Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:06:09 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200406075704/funke-akindele-arrested-for-hosting-house-party-during-lockdown Lagos State Police Command has arrested Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello for hosting a house party to celebrate her husband, AbdulRasheed Bello's birthday in contravention of the lockdown order in Lagos.According to reports, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana said the actress had been taken to the State Criminal]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200406075704/funke-akindele-arrested-for-hosting-house-party-during-lockdown Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:57:04 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200406075227/seyi-makinde-recovers-from-coronavirus-tests-negative Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has confirmed the result of his second test for coronavirus (COVID-19). Makinde who tested positive to COVID-19 confirmed on Sunday night that his second test came out negative.The Governor offered his appreciation to health workers and members of the State task force. He disclosed that he would resume his duties on Monday.]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200406075227/seyi-makinde-recovers-from-coronavirus-tests-negative Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:52:27 GMT http://news.obiaks.com/200406074802/lockdown-fuel-marketers-threaten-to-shutdown-over-low-sales These coronavirus pandemic has indeed shaken Nigerian’s downstream industry to its very foundation.Despite having had its fair share of the economic turbulence prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the downstream industry remains one of the most fragmented industries in the Nigerian economy, competing with both a regulator and an operator-the Nigerian]]> https://news.obiaks.com/200406074802/lockdown-fuel-marketers-threaten-to-shutdown-over-low-sales Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:48:02 GMT