Year: 2016
FRSC begins 24 hour patrol of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, said on Monday it had embarked on 24 hours Special Patrol…
Senegal win CAF Beach Soccer AFCON 2016
Senegal on Sunday emerged champions of the African Football Confederation (CAF) Beach Soccer 2016 tournament after mauling hosts, Super Sand…
FG must borrow to rescue Nigeria from recession — Gbajabiamila
The Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) said that Nigeria must go ahead with the plan…
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Buhari goes tough, orders probe of corrupt aides
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to commence investigation of…
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Gov Ambode, Tinubu usher in yuletide with music
Political leaders in Lagos at a special evening of music and camaraderie to usher in the Yuletide season at the…
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18 farmers hacked to death in Taraba
At least 18 farmers are believed to have been hacked to death by unknown assailants at Dan-anacha in Gassol Local…
Nigeria’s Saidu Ayorinde wins 13th Africa Scrabble Championship
Saidu Ayorinde of Nigeria on Sunday emerged the 13th Africa Scrabble Champion winning 23 games of 32 in Tema, Ghana.…
What lessons can Buhari teach Yahya Jammeh?
President Muhammadu Buhari was one of four West African leaders who led a peace meeting to The Gambia last Tuesday…
Costa stunner takes Bayern to the summit
Douglas Costa’s spectacular winner took Bayern Munich top of the Bundesliga on goal difference before Wednesday’s meeting with title rivals…
Balotelli’s brace gives Nice 2-1 victory over Dijon
Mario Balotelli scored twice as Nice ensured they would finish the weekend as Ligue 1 leaders by beating Dijon. The…
Joe Hart concedes 5 goals as Napoli beat Torino
Dries Mertens scored four goals – and became the first player since 1974 to score consecutive Serie A hat-tricks –…
Tottenham came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1
Danny Rose scored the winner as Tottenham controversially came from behind to beat lowly Burnley in the Premier League. Substitute…
City climb to second after beating Arsenal 2-1 at Etihad
Manchester City moved up to second in the Premier League table as Arsenal squandered a lead to lose for the…
MMM founder Sergey Mavrodi writes Nigerian bloggers, journalists
In a recent development, the founder of Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM), Sergey Mavrodi, has written an open letter to Nigerian…
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NIJ student duped 33 men on Instagram acting as a lady
Falope Oluwole Israel, a 22 – year old suspected male student of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, Lagos…
Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Madrid wins Club World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid survived a scare to beat Japanese side Kashima Antlers in extra time…
Masters Reality begins construction of N13 billion Alade Mall
Masters Reality International Concepts Limited has begun the construction of the N13 billion mega Alade Mall, situated in the heart…
Former Israeli president granted early prison release
Disgraced former Israeli President, Moshe Katsav, was granted early release from prison on Sunday after serving more than two-thirds of…
Stone placing on clothing, latest trend — Fabric Sellers
Placing stones on clothing materials such as Ankara, Kampala (tie and die), guinea and lace material is now the latest…
Pope tasks Christians on true meaning of Xmas
Pope Francis, on Sunday, at the Catholic festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, urged Christians to reflect on the…
Elite Istanbul high school bans Christmas
German teachers were on Sunday at one of Istanbul’s most elite public high schools, told for the first time, they…
Audience, judges to pick new Miss Nigeria
With a day to the grand finale of the 40th Miss Nigeria contest, the organisers have automated the voting process…
Prince Charles celebrates Queen’s 90th birthday
Britain’s Prince Charles has released a new portrait of himself with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, to mark end of…
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NUPENG presents New Year gift to Nigerians, begins 3-day warning strike Jan. 9
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG)said members would begin a three-day nationwide warning strike by Jan.…
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FRSC bans petroleum tanker drivers from night journeys from Dec. 19
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday reiterated its total ban of petroleum tanker drivers from embarking on night…
Fire guts Ibadan market, destroys property worth N10m
An early morning fire outbreak on Sunday razed some parts of Araromi Market at Agodi Gate, Ibadan, where used tyres…
Grenade attack: 6 die in Somalia minibus
A rocket-propelled grenade was on Sunday launched on a civilian minibus in southern Somalia, killing six people, a family member…
Residents score El-Rufai low in 2016 budget implementation
Residents have rated Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i very low in the implementation of Kaduna State 2016 budget. The residents, in separate…
Man who abuses minors for money ritual nabbed
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly abused a minor sexually for money ritual in the…
Magu: SERAP drags Senate to UN
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the United Nations for refusing to confirm Mr Ibrahim Magu as…