Year: 2016
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Zambia 2017: Nigerians commend Flying Eagles
Some Nigerians resident in South Africa on Monday in Pretoria commended the National U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, for winning…
FGC Ijanikin introduces 2 new courses
The Federal Government College (FGC), Ijanikin, Lagos has introduced new courses in insurance and office practice to increase the employability…
Housewife seeks divorce over husband’s gambling addiction
A housewife, Omotayo Adewole, 35, on Monday approached an Ikole Customary Court in Ekiti state seeking the dissolution of her…
Public schools remain shut in Oyo
Schools in Oyo State have remained shut in spite of the state government’s directive to reopen on Monday (today). A…
Theresa May set to be UK PM, as Andrea Leadsom quits
Theresa May is set to become the UK’s next prime minister after Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the contest to…
Ronaldo’s fans mock Messi to reconsider retirement
Christiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, Ebonyi have “mocked’ Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the…
I’m still searching for a wife – Banky W
Popular Nigerian music singer, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has posted an insightful open letter to all single…
Buhari hitting the Saraki Senate with kid gloves
By SKC Ogbonnia The scheme by the Nigerian Senate to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is as real as it…
Shippers threaten to abandon goods at ports
The Shippers Association Lagos State has said that importers and exporters may abandon goods at the ports as a result…
Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs is a year older
Multiple award-winning veteran actor, Oludotun Jacobs aka Olu Jacobs is a year older today. His lovely wife and colleague, Joke…
BREAKING: Court adjourns Saraki, Ekweremadu’s case
An FCT High Court, Jabi, has adjourned the alleged forgery trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu…
Iyanya set to launch new record label
Popular Nigerian singer and Kukere crooner, Iyanya has announced that he would be launching his new record soon. He took…
Comedian Alibaba gushes over wife
One of the Nigeria’s most respected comedian and the father of Stand-up comedy, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, popularly known as Alibaba…
Arsene Wenger considers England job, as Benteke joins Crystal Palace
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has indicated he would like to manage the England team. (Bein Sports, via Metro) Barcelona are…
Ese Oruru’s abductor leaves prison
Yunusa Dahiru, the young man accused of abducting and impregnating 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who is based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested in Lagos
A Civilian Joint Task Force have arrested six suspected Boko Haram members said to be on the wanted lists of…
Hundreds mourn Nigerian killed in hate attack
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Sunday of a Nigerian migrant who was killed by a right-wing football fan…
Sam Allardyce to be interviewed for England job
Sam Allardyce will be interviewed for the England job this week and offered the chance to convince the Football Association…
Striking workers in Nasarawa state dare Gov Al-Makura
Organised labour unions in Nasarawa State, have directed state and local government workers to disregard the threat by Gov. Tanko…
When silence is not golden…
A national newspaper penultimate Saturday gave a graphic detail of how all key security appointments under the watch of President…
Edo APC officials fight dirty
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, there are indications that all is not well…
No bullet can penetrate my body – Cult Suspect
Kazeem Ugbodaga The leader of a cult group who was arrested at the weekend by operatives of the Rapid Response…
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Sepp Blatter undergoes surgery for skin cancer
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has undergone minor surgery to treat skin cancer. Blatter’s spokesman, Thomas Renggli, tells The Associated…
Police arrest 6 suspected cultists in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of six suspected cultists, including their ring leader. The Command’s…
Taskforce arrests 40 miscreants at Oshodi
The Lagos State Task-force, on Sunday morning arrested 40 suspected miscreants at their different hide-outs at the popular Oshodi market.…
Exodus of lecturers hit Kogi varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kogi State University chapter, has raised alarm over progressive exodus of qualified lecturers…
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Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title
Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title, beating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) Murray won after beating…
Bin Laden’s son threatens to avenge father’s death
The son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father,…
Swear in Ogah as Abia governor, lawyer tells AGF, IGP
Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, Mr Ubani Monday Onyekachi has called on the Attorney-General…