A Nigerian woman by name, Folake Adebola, working in the US, was recently sent home from work by her manager, for putting on the hijab, a dress worn by Muslim women.

She took to Twitter to express her pain.

The Nigerian Adebola, better known as Stefanae Coleman, walked into her workplace ‘Chicken Express’, in Texas, wearing her hijab when the company’s manager asked her to remove it for violating the organization’s “dress code... Read More details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/04/nigerian-woman-sent-home-from-work-in-us-for-wearing-hijab/

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said Nigerians should not continue going abroad for medical treatment.

“Nigerians have suffered so much going abroad for medical treatment. This is not good for us and it must stop because we can’t afford it again,” he said.

The President, who himself had traveled to the United Kingdom for treatment on several occasions, stated this at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, during the inauguration and handover of completed projects to the management of the hospital... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/04/nigerians-cant-continue-going-overseas-for-treatment/

A British man was killed on the stroke of midnight in Thailand after a firework exploded in his face.

Gary McLaren, 50, died while ringing in the New Year with his Thai fiancee and friends in the party resort of Pattaya, eastern Thailand, on December 31.

Mr. McLaren, who was originally from Corby, Northamptonshire, had been partying at the Miami A Go-Go bar before stepping outside and trying to light a 50cm cardboard tube packed with fireworks... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/03/firework-killed-a-man-in-front-of-his-fiancee-on-new-year-eve/

A section of the residence of former Senate President, David Mark, in Otukpo town, Benue State, was on Thursday gutted by fire.

We gathered that the fire razed down the storehouse where motorcycles meant for empowerment of his constituents were kept.

Over 13 motorcycles and two ambulances belonging to the ex-lawmaker were destroyed.... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/03/fire-guts-ex-senate-presidents-house-in-benue/

Late veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Amaka Igwe, has been honored with a Google Doodle on her 57th posthumous birthday.

A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements, and notable historical figures.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the doodle went live on Thursday as an honor of late Igwe’s contributions to Nollywood... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/02/google-celebrates-late-nollywood-filmmaker-amaka-igwe-with-doodle/

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested the mastermind of the foiled robbery of a first-generation bank in the Mpape area of Abuja last Saturday.

The suspect, a barman identified as Ernest was nabbed at his hideout by police detectives and is presently being held at the command headquarters by old CBN building, Garki, Abuja.

The police had earlier arrested four suspects and gunned down the fourth member of the robbery gang identified as Patrick during the operation... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2020/01/02/abuja-bank-robbery-mastermind-arrested-by-police/

Iran said Monday that the United States has shown its “support for terrorism” by carrying out airstrikes on forces in Iraq that have dealt blows against the Islamic State group.

The Pentagon said on Sunday that it targeted an Iran-linked militant group in western Iraq and eastern Syria in response to a barrage of rockets that killed a US civilian contractor two days earlier... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/30/iran-reacts-to-us-strikes-on-iraq-says-its-show-support-for-terrorism/

Former United States President Barack Obama has released his annual year-end favourite lists which features his favourite books, music playlist and films from 2019.

On Sunday, Obama shared a list of his favourite films and TV shows of 2019 on his Facebook page:... See Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/30/barack-obama-favorite-movies-and-tv-shows-of-2019/

Seems things are moving really fast with Madonna and her boyfriend as she meets with the family and told the father she loves his son.

Rumors have been swirling for months about Madonna dating Ahlamalik Williams, one of her backup dancers. Williams’ father, Drue, says his son and Madge are 100% definitely an item and it has got serious according to TMZ.

Drue further confirms the duo has... See Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/30/madonna-61-meets-the-father-of-the-25-year-old-boyfriend/

One of the famous Nollywood stars, Dayo Amusa, has taken to her Instagram page to discuss sex and what she thinks it should be about especially for women.

She argues that women should be at liberty to have sex with whomever they want without any fear of backlash from society.

Just like men, women are social beings, hence, they should not be tied to marriage commitment before being intimate with any man... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/30/dayo-amusa-talks-sex-for-sex-sake-with-her-followers/

In recent times, a number of high profile celebrity’s deaths have been linked to drug abuse. The most recent was Juice WRLD, who died earlier this month at the age of 21 after allegedly ingesting several Percocet pills at a Chicago airport. Mac Miller in 2018 and Lil Peep in 2017

Juicy J hasn’t been shy about his drug use, which he has addressed in interviews and music.

In Rae Sremmurd’s 20... See Full details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/29/juicy-j-apologizes-to-fans-if-he-inspired-drug-usage/

Nigeria’s attorney-general and justice minister Abubakar Malami has said the release of a former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore from detention was because the government had compassion on the duo.

“The only reasons for the release of Omoyele Sowore and Sambo Dasuki revolved around our commitment to the... Read Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/27/sowore-dasuki-were-released-on-compassionate-grounds-says-malami/

Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “huge” victory Friday, after winning a leadership primary that ensures he will lead his right-wing Likud party into a March general election.

Israel’s longest-serving premier, who faces a corruption indictment and a third general election in 12 months, was expected to beat rival Gideon Saar but the convincing margin of victory strengthened his position at the party he has dominated for 20 years... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/27/israels-netanyahu-wins-the-leadership-vote-of-the-ruling-party/

China denied on Friday that detained Uighur academic Tashpolat Tiyip was secretly tried and sentenced to death after UN experts demanded answers from Beijing.

The foreign ministry said former Xinjiang University president Tiyip’s case was still ongoing and his rights had been “protected in accordance with the law”.

Tiyip was... Read Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/27/china-denies-uyghur-academic-detained-has-been-sentenced-to-death/

The US Coast Guard was Friday searching for a tour helicopter with seven people on board that went missing off the coast of Hawaii in “challenging” weather conditions.

The chopper was on a tour of the coast of the northwestern island of Kauai. A boat and a helicopter were sent to scour the area when its owner raised the alarm around 40 minutes after it was due back on Thursday evening, the US Coast Guard said... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/27/a-seven-on-board-tour-helicopter-disappears-off-hawaii/

Allnigeriasooccer presents an overview of the Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League the day after Christmas.

Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. Tottenham beat... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/27/saka-plays-left-back-again-balogun-iwobi-not-at-18/

A 63-year-old man in Germany had a very Merry Christmas indeed after an honest finder returned the backpack he had forgotten under a tree — filled with presents and 16,000 euros ($17,700) in cash.

The 51-year-old finder alerted police after stumbling upon the bag near the centre of the western city of Krefeld shortly before midnight on Christmas Eve.... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/26/honest-german-returns-bag-with-e16000-found-under-a-tree/

Big Brother Naija stars, Teddy A and Bambam have reacted to claims that their marriage is going through a crisis due to domestic violence.

Some days back, news broke via an Instagram blogger who accused Teddy A of constantly beating Bambam before they tied the knots. She also called for fans to pray for Bambam while encouraging people to be careful of the kind of spouse they keep in 2020.

The blogger wrote:... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/26/bambam-and-teddy-a-react-to-the-domestic-violence-rumours/

Afro-pop performing artiste and music producer, Selebobo also, known as Mixx Monsta has parted ways with Made Men Music Group (MMMG) and launched a new record label company “Vault”.

This announcement is coming just a few days after Ubi Franklin, CEO of Made Men Music Group, posted a picture of himself, Selebobo and his manager on his Instagram page, wishing his former artiste well... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/26/selebobo-parts-ways-with-mmmg-launches-a-new-label-vault-records/

Italian Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement said Thursday he had resigned because his ministry is underfunded.

Fioramonti wrote on Facebook that he informed Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of his decision on Tuesday, saying he had taken up the portfolio to “reverse… the trend that has for decades put Italian schools, higher education and research in conditions of great suffering.”.... Read more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/26/italian-education-minister-resigns-over-lack-of-funds/

Ariana Grande has definitely got a sweet-tooth!

The award-winning singer has added dessert to her now-concluded Sweetener World Tour by releasing a live album titled “K Bye For Now” which includes dozens of songs performed during the tour... See more details here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/25/ariana-grande-releases-live-tour-album-k-bye-for-now-swt-live/

The House of Representatives has commenced its yearly Christmas and New Year recess with an assurance that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure implementation of the N10.59 trillion worth 2020 budget.

Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr. Ahmed Wase who presided over proceedings disclosed that the House would reconvene on the 28th January 2020... Read Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/20/house-of-reps-go-on-christmas-new-year-recess/

Leicester may never again scale the heights of shocking the world to win the Premier League four seasons ago, but the Foxes are upsetting the odds once more like the closest challengers to Liverpool at the top of the table.

Brendan Rodgers’s men travel to Manchester City on Saturday four points ahead of the champions as the side in need of the victory to keep the title race alive... Read Full Details Here ==>>>https://www.sabonews.org/2019/12/20/leicester-city-carry-pl-title-fight-to-liverpool/