Year: 2015
Man, 40, says father-in-law sent him out of matrimonial home
A 40-year old Information Technologist, Mr Samuel Bankole on Tuesday told an Igando Customary court in Lagos that his father-in-law…
Man jailed for life for dealing in marijuana
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, western Nigeria, Tuesday, sentenced a 39-year-old man, Sule Ibrahim, to life…
Ghana resolves dispute with Nigeria over unpaid gas bill
The Ghanaian Government said it would pay a Nigerian gas consortium 170 million dollars it owed by February, apparently resolving…
We’re ready for Kogi, Bayelsa polls —IGP
Kazeem Ugbodaga Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States on 21 November and 5 December 2015…
Kogi: Police foil attempt to bomb Audu’s house
Kazeem Ugbodaga As the race to the Lugard House, Kogi State Government House, heats up, the political environment in the…
Edo Sector Command of FRSC recruits Special Marshals
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on Tuesday commenced a three-day recruitment exercise…
Kidnappers free Lagos bizman after weeks in captivity
Cyriacus Izuekwe Kidnappers of a Lagos businessman, Sir James Uzochukwu Uduji, have released him after several weeks in captivity in…
Biafrans protest in Port Harcourt
Biafran-flag waving protesters stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, southern Nigeria, over the continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi…
Again, Senate postpones Amaechi’s screening
The Nigerian Senate has postponed again the confirmation hearing for former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. His screening had…
Amosun names Adeyemi as Ogun HoS
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr. Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new…
Port Harcourt airport voted the worst in the world
Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria has been voted the world’s worst airport, according to tens of thousands of travellers.…
Pregnant wife dumps hubby, elopes with lover to USA
Cyriacus Izuekwe Cyriacus Izuekwe Alhaji Shamsideen Adebimpe has been left in the lurch after his 44-year-old pregnant wife, Mrs Hajia…
FOI: Don’t falsify govt information, says Justice ministry
The Federal Ministry of Justice on Monday warned government officials against denial,distortion or falsification of information under Freedom of Information…
Son attacks father with machete
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 20-year-old youth has been arrested and charged before Magistrates’ court sitting in Ejigbo for inflicting injury on…
Mourinho, Wenger, Guardiola for 2015 Coach of the Year Award
FIFA and France Football on Tuesday announced the names of the nominees for the FIFA World Coach of the Year…
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Messi, Ronaldo, Toure, 20 others for FIFA Ballon d’Or
FIFA and France Football have today announced the names of the nominees for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or. The awards…
World Cup : Ex-Eaglets coaches charge Nigeria to beat Chile
Taiwo Adelu Former coaches of the Golden Eaglets have charged the team to beat Chile in their second group match…
Tinubu promises to lift Lagos sports to enviable heights
Booyamin Ayodeji Tinubu, pioneer Chairman/Special Adviser, Lagos State Sports Commission, who was sworn Monday by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has hit…
Like Nigerians, Canadians opt for change, vote Liberal Party
Americans voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Barack Obama. Nigerians voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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I quit national team for ‘peace to reign’ – Emmanuel Emenike
Al Ain striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has pulled the plug on his time as a member of the Super Eagles, stating…
With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…
Drama!!! Amaechi set to be screened today
It is safe to expect some drama in the senate today, if former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi…
Lagos, Ogun economically, politically important to China – Li Youg
The Deputy Consul-General of China, Li Youg said on Monday that Lagos and Ogun states were economically and politically important…
Pistorius released from jail, put under house arrest
Oscar Pistorius was released from jail late Monday, South African officials said, and will serve his remaining sentence under house…
White House receives Muslim teen falsely accused of making a bomb
Washington (AFP) – The Muslim teenager who was detained when his teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb visited…
Playing golf will help reduce crime among youths – AIG Zone 2
Bala Hassan, the Assistant General-Inspector (AIG), Zone 2, says that engaging children early in sports, especially Golf has help to…
At $2million, I undercharged FIFA, says Platini
UEFA President Michel Platini on Monday in Paris, France said the two million Swiss francs ($2.1 million) he received from…
Police arrest fake Buhari adviser
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said it had arrested a 70-year old fake Presidential Adviser on…
Osinbajo tasks entrepreneurs on graduate unemployment
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday requested African entrepreneurs to focus attention on skills training to tackle the challenge of…
Hajj: Saudi Arabia death toll rises to 2,121
Associated Press – The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121…