Year: 2016
Yemi Osinbajo hosts security meeting at Aso Rock
A high-level security meeting is currently ongoing at the office of Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja. Professor…
Russia bans meat imports from Brazilian, Argentine companies
The Russian agricultural watchdog agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, on Tuesday imposed a ban on the poultry imports from a Brazilian company, as…
“I help this country more than Hollande”- Ibrahimovic
Former Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday that he did more for France than President Francois Hollande simply…
Army officer crowned Miss U.S.
Miss Deshauna Barber, a 26-year old Army officer from the District of Columbia, has been crowned winner of the 2016…
Ramadan: Sachet water, ice block vendors make brisk businesses in Borno
As the Ramadan began and couple with rising temperature, sachet water and ice block vendors are making brisk business in…
Idris Wadas petition against Gov. Yahaya Bello dismissed
The Governorship Election Petition for Kogi dismisses former Gov. Idris Wadas petition against the election of Gov. Yahaya Bello for…
Lawmaker condoles with Kosoko over wife’s death
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade, on Tuesday commiserated with the popular Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, over the death…
Gabonese judges protest on the street, demand independence
The Gabon National Judges Union (SYNAMAG) on Tuesday organised street protests against political appointments which, according to them, erodes judicial…
2 employees of Pastor Oyedepo steals N3.3m, docked
Two men, who allegedly stole N3.3 million belonging to the Living Faith Church, Ota, Ogun, were on Tuesday charged before…
Serena Williams named world’s highest paid sportswoman
Two days after her stunning loss to Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final, Serena Williams scored a different win…
Police launch manhunt for killer of Inspector
The Police in Cross River said on Tuesday that a manhunt had been launched for some armed robbers who killed…
Nigeria to acquire German military power
The German Government has confirmed that it would commence supply of military hardware to support Nigeria’s effort to address security…
I reduced corruption in agricultural sector with a simple phone-Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan whose aides are being tried in various courts of law in the country for monumental corruption,…
Ramadan: China bans civil servants, students from fasting
Chinese officials have restricted civil servants, students and children in a mainly Muslim region from fasting during Ramadan, government websites…
Buhari gives Niger Delta militants two weeks for dialogue
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military to stop attacking Niger Delta militants who have been destroying pipelines and other…
Singers Niniola & Vanessa Mdee pretty on VL Magazine’s Latest Edition
Fast rising singers, Nigeria’s own Niniola and Tanzania’s Vanessa Mdee are on the star covers on VL Magazine’s June 2016…
Hillary Clinton makes history as first female US Democratic Party candidate
Without the fanfare of an election night victory Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Democratic nomination this on…
Soviet-born Chess grandmaster Victor Korchnoi dies at 85
Chess grandmaster Victor Korchnoi, a former Soviet champion who defected to the West and was considered among the best players…
Buhari may stay longer than 10 days of vacation
President Muhammadu Buhari who travelled on a 10-day trip to London to treat an ear infection might extend his trip . According…
FG, Niger Delta Avengers begin dialogue
Nigeria will start a dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers militant group which has been claiming a string of attacks,…
Muhammad Ali: Lennox Lewis, Will Smith to carry coffin at funeral
Lennox Lewis and Will Smith are to be pallbearers at the funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Lewis, the former…
MultiChoice Africa opens History Channel to DStv Compact subscribers
This month, MultiChoice Africa continues to bring its Compact Subscribers more entertainment and value with the HISTORY® channel open month.…
Guber aspirant quits APC, says primary already compromised
Jethro Ibileke/Benin: An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, Don…
Why we withheld names of looters-Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the Federal Government withheld the names of persons from whom looted assets were…
Chelsea to sign Morata, Lukaku
Chelsea are to step up their attempts to sign Álvaro Morata from Juventus and hope to make progress this week…
Chelsea to sign Kante for £20m, treble his wages
Incoming boss Antonio Conte wants the Foxes star, N’Golo Kante and Roma’s Radja Nainggolan as a new midfield pairing that…
Togolese steals employer’s N2.5m
Paul Iyoghojie: The police at the Maroko Division of the Lagos State Command, Lekki, Lagos, western Nigeria have arrested a…
APC National Chairman bags UI alumni award
On Saturday, June 11, 2016, the University of Ibadan Alumni Association will confer the 2015 Alumnus of the Year Award-…
N13.5bn Arms Scam: Judge berates Dasuki’s counsel
Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, told off the…
Money Laundering: EFCC closes cases against Dariye
The trial of a former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, continued on Monday with the Economic and Financial Crimes…