Year: 2015
Eaglets, Dream Team VI make 2015 successful for Nigeria— Pillar of Sports
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Ejidike Agu, has praised the performances of Nigerian athletes in the outgoing year, 2015.…
We’re fighting for Van Gaal, says Rooney
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney declared on Thursday that he and his team-mates are “fighting” to save the job of…
Nwankpa: How Nigeria can reclaim Olympic boxing glory
Taiwo Adelu Former Nigerian lightweight champion, Obisia Nwankpa has given tips on how Nigerian can reclaim its old glory in…
5 dead as bus plunges into river in Nigeria
Five persons lost their lives early Thursday morning on the Onitsha-Enugu express way, as a commuter bus heading towards Enugu…
Islamic Movement in Nigeria claims army is demolishing their buildings
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has claimed that the Nigerian army is demolishing buildings that belong to members of the…
Marxist-Leninst thinker: A tribute to Professor Eskor Toyo
By Olumuyiwa Wahab Jimoh One of Nigeria’s most erudite professors of Political Economy and one of the few remaining genuine…
Army warns Islamic Movement of Nigeria against inciting comments
The Nigerian Army has warned members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, to desist from making misleading comments, capable of…
Nigeria has “technically” won Boko Haram – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria has “technically” won the war against Boko Haram though suicide bombers remain a threat, in…
Wike preaches love, unity at Christmas
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, has called on Christians to use this Christmas to promote love, peace…
Xmas: Oshiomhole thanks Edo people
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has thanked the people of the state for their love, support, best…
Army set to establish military base in Ashaka
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army plans to establish a military unit at Ashaka,…
Buhari felicitates with Christians at Christmas
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Christmas celebration which is a commemoration of the birth…
FIFA makes public agenda of February’s Extraordinary Congress
Taiwo Adelu World football governing body, FIFA, has made public the agenda of its Extraordinary Congress scheduled for 26 February,…
Jonathan must be regretting corruption revelations – Agunbiade
The situation of the country, especially as it concerns the current revelations of high-handed corrupt practices is a concern to…
Senate donates N2m to victims of bomb blast in Kano
The Senate, on Wednesday, donated N2 million to victims of the recent bomb attack in Kano, Kano State. Senator Bala…
Remove fuel subsidy totally, RMAFC tells FG
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has urged the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy because it had…
Didier Drogba: Chelsea in talks with Montreal Impact
Chelsea are in talks with Major League Soccer franchise Montreal Impact over the future of striker Didier Drogba. Montreal say…
Umana to Nigerians: Don’t forget the poor this Christmas
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State, Chief Umana Umana, has congratulated Christians across the country for…
I’ll punish those who carried out election violence – Gov Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has vowed that the full weight of the law would be…
Somalia bans Christmas celebrations
Somalia’s government has banned the celebration of Christmas, warning that such Christian festivities could threaten the nation’s Muslim faith. “Those…
U.S. crude stockpiles fall send crude prices up
U.S. crude stocks fell unexpectedly last week, while gasoline stocks increased and distillate inventories fell, data from the Energy Information…
Osinbajo asks NEPC to drive `Zero-oil Plan’ for diversification
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday mandated the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), to lead the drive for the Federal…
Aisha Buhari donates food to IDPs in Maiduguri
The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has donated food to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Dalori Camp in…
Katsina State Govt. budgets N111.4bn for 2016
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Wednesday in Katsina presented an appropriation bill of N111.4 billion before the state…
Pro-Biafra: I won’t get justice from you, defiant Kanu tells Judge
The trial of the leader of one of the Pro-Biafra group, Nnamdi Kanu at a Federal High Court in Abuja…
Kaduna Refinery begins daily supply of 3.2m litres of petrol – NNPC
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has begun daily production of 3.2 million litres of petrol. This is contained…
Robber shot dead in gun battle with police
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta A member of a gang of armed robbers terrorising people in Ajede area along Ijebu Ode/Benin expressway in…
Why attendance at Governor’s Cup Tennis was poor — pundits
The 15th annual Governor’s Cup Tennis Lagos, recorded a low spectator turnout, even though many more players from home and…
Free bus rides for Lagosians on Christmas Day
The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday,…
FG to develop national transportation masterplan – Amaechi
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it was in the process of developing a national transportation master plan that would…