Year: 2015
Man arrested for selling another man’s house
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 43-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly selling another man’s house valued at N7m in Shasha area…
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U-17 WC: No room for error against Australia, says Amuneke
Taiwo Adelu Chief Coach of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets, Emmanuel Amuneke has warned his boys against committing errors that could cost…
Sambo Dasuki pleads “not guilty” to money laundering charge
Nigeria’s former national security adviser pleaded not guilty to money laundering Monday in connection with $423,000 in US dollars and…
Why Wande Coal is #Wanted
Wande Coal is the most ‘Wanted’ Nigerian artiste on social media, especially on Twitter where his new album, Wanted, has…
Nekede youth shot dead by suspected cultists
The Imo State Police command has confirmed the killing of a youth on Saturday at Nekede community in Owerri West…
Dangote Cement posts N166.91 bn Q3 profits
Dangote Cement Plc has reported a higher turnover and profit margin for its third quarter. According to a report filed…
Nigeria fines MTN $5bn for failing to disconnect unregistered subscribers
Nigeria’s Communications Commission, the country’s telecommunications regulator, has issued mobile phone firm MTN Nigeria, with a $5bn (£3.5bn) fine for…
In faraway Guinea Conakry, Tinubu’s political prowess holds sway
By Sunday Dare Though the October 11, 2015 presidential elections in Guinea Conakry have come and gone, not many would…
Court convicts 49 traffic offenders in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Oluwasusi Familoni, has disclosed that no…
Gov Shettima, Nigerian Army disagree over Boko Haram’s captures of LGAs
Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima, has revealed that Boko Haram militants are occupying two local governments in his state, contrary…
Fayose’s comments on Akwa Ibom tribunal were rascally inspired – APC
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the comments credited to Ekiti State Governor,…
Accident: Obasanjo thanks Nigerians, says he’s hale and hearty
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed that his vehicle had a burst tyre along the Ibadan-Lagos…
Lawyer drags Multichoice to court to forestall breach of his fundamental right
Akin Kuponiyi In a bid to forestall his personal information data from being disclosed to a third party, a human…
Rosberg blasts ‘aggressive’ Hamilton as bad blood boils over
Nico Rosberg accused newly-crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton of being “extremely aggressive” and “going one step too far” at the…
‘Greatest moment of my life’, says Hamilton after third F1 title
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won a third Formula One world title on Sunday when he swept to victory in the United…
Hiddink, Ancelotti to the rescue, as Mourinho nears exit
Chelsea are preparing for Jose Mourinho’s departure following Saturday’s implosion at West Ham with Guus Hiddink or Carlo Ancelotti likely…
S. African students to fight for free education
South African students on Sunday vowed to continue their struggle for education transformation characterised by free education. Although widespread protests…
Four confirmed dead after Canada whale-watching boat sinks
police Vancouver (AFP) – Four people have been confirmed dead after a whale-watching vessel carrying 27 sank off Canada’s Pacific…
Tired of corrupt politicians, Guatemalans elect comedian as president
Guatemala City (AFP) – Comedian Jimmy Morales won a landslide victory in Guatemala’s presidential race Sunday despite having no political…
Congo Republic votes to decide on third term for president
Congo Republic voted on Sunday in a referendum to determine whether 71-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso can legally stand for…
U-17 WC: Australia to face Nigeria in knockout stage
Australia will face Nigeria in the round of 16 at the FIFA under-17 World Cup in Chile after New Zealand…
Ile-Ife gets a new king: Adeyeye Ogunwusi
A new king has been unveiled for the Yoruba town of Ile-Ife, in Osun State. He is Prince Adeyeye Enitan…
Taekwondo: Funds stall preparation for 2016 Olympics
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) says lack of funds is hindering its preparation for the 2016 Olympics scheduled to hold…
Most birth defects caused by poor antenatal care -expert
A Paediatrician, Dr Adekunle Ola, says most birth defects are caused by poor antenatal care of expectant mothers but are…
Obasanjo, reckless online portals triggered my new book, says Soyinka
Funsho Arogundade/Abeokuta Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that his new book, “ InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and Public…
Taekwondo: Major upset as Ousmane dethrones reigning African Champion
A major upset was recorded on Sunday at the ongoing Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF) Taekwondo Championship in Abuja, when…
Union urges Buhari to reject call for naira devaluation, fuel subsidy removal
The National Union of Textile and Garment Workers of Nigeria (NUTGWN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the call…
My new book is the nastiest and will draw blood, says Soyinka
Funsho Arogundade/Abeokuta Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that his new book, “InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and Public Lie:…
Lagos to prosecute owners of stray animals
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has once again reiterated its commitment to prosecute owners of domestic animals and pets…
World Cup : NFF tells Eaglets to forget Croatia loss
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has advised the Golden Eaglets to put behind Friday’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Coquimbo and…