Year: 2016
Boxing great, Muhammad Ali in hospital
Boxing great Muhammad Ali is being treated in a hospital for a respiratory issue, a spokesman for the former world…
Niger Delta Avengers strike again, destroy Shell pipeline
The Niger Delta Avengers in the early hours of Friday claimed responsibility for another catastrophic attack on an oil facility…
#NBAFinals: Livingston inspire Warriors over Cavs in Game 1
The Golden State Warriors are almost exactly the same team as the one that won last year’s NBA championship. They…
Army confirms killing of 6 soldiers by Niger Delta Avengers
The 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, has confirmed Wednesday attack on military houseboat in Ejere community in Warri South Local…
Recruitment: Police shortlist 338,227 applicants
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday said it shortlisted 338,227 applicants out of the 911,438 that applied for recruitment…
Reps delist petroleum products from price control
The House of Representatives on Thursday de-listed petroleum products from list of commodities being regulated by Federal Government as enshrined…
Gov Ganduje swears in SSG, 6 permanent secretaries
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Thursday swore in the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji…
JAMB adopts 180 as cut-off mark for varsity admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary education stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja adopted 180 as the cut-off…
Ethiopian airline gives 50 free tickets to Nigerian Facebook users
As part of celebration to mark 70 years of flight operation around the world, the management of Ethiopian Airline is…
In Pictures: Yetunde Onisabi weds Damilola Huthman
Yetunde Onisabi, daughter of Mr Bimbola Onisabi, a Lagos lawyer and estate magnate, has tied the knots with Damilola Onisabi…
Niger Delta militants kill 6 in attack of NNPC boat
Niger Delta militants have attacked a boat belonging to NNPC in the Warri area of Delta state, killing at least…
EFCC docks AVM Oguntoyinbo for N166m bribe
In continuation of its efforts in bringing corrupt public officers to justice, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on…
Oyo bans smoking in public places
Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill banning smoking in public places in the state. The “Bill…
Reps probe alleged killing of civilians in South East
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Human Rights, National Security and Intelligence, to investigate the alleged…
Roland Garros: Serena Williams beat Putintseva to advance to semis
World number one, Serena Williams has beaten Yulia Putintseva 5-7 6-4 6-1 to advance to the semi-final of Roland Garros.…
Nigeria’s Mohammed Barkindo becomes OPEC scribe
Nigeria’s Mohammed Barkindo will serve as the Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), for the next…
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Super Eagles now occupy 61st position in world football
Nigeria now occupy the 61st position in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. This represents an upward movement by…
Oba of Benin funeral rites: Crown Prince performs Ukpukpe rites
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The burial rites for the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, continues on Thursday morning with the Crown…
Riot in Ilaro as police kill okada rider
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta: Commercial motorcyclists popularly called okada went on the rampage in Ilaro, headquarters of Yewaland, Ogun State on Thursday…
I knew nothing about the tax fraud, Messi tells court
The Barcelona and Argentina football star, Lionel Messi, who is on trial for alleged tax fraud in Spain, has told…
Wiper Spring features Reminisce, DJ Humility in new single
If there is one act that is waiting to explode in the Nigerian music industry, it is Tony Dayspring otherwise…
Auchi Poly shut as students damage 100 cars
Some students of Federal Polytechnic Auchi in Edo, on Thursday protested the “no school fees, no exam” policy adopted by…
Angry daughter punches mother in Mushin
A 25-year old unemployed woman, Bilikisu Abodunrin, charged with beating her mother was on Thursday arraigned before Magistrate M.K.O Fadeyi…
Di Matteo named Aston Villa manager
Former Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo has been appointed the new manager of Aston Villa. The Italian succeeds Remi Garde,…
Elephant attacks Schwarzenegger in Africa
Action movie star and former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a real-life adventure in Africa, when he was on a…
Music fans advise Adekunle Gold on beats
Fans of singer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold have expressed missed reaction on his choice of music beats.…
#NDCleanUp: I’ve fulfilled my promise to Ogoni people – Buhari
Okafor Ofiebor/Bodo,Ogoniland President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he has fulfilled his promise to Ogoni people after flagging off the…
Court adjourns Lamido’s case to July 7
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the case of the former governor of Jigawa, Mr Sule Lamido to…
Nigeria needs leaders like Ambode, says Fasheun
…says Ambode has kept his promises Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC). Dr. Frederick Fasehun has described Lagos State Governor,…
Adamawa uncovers 12,609 ‘ghost workers’ in LG payroll
The Adamawa State Government says it has uncovered 12,609 ghost workers in the state’s local government payroll. Mr Maurice Vunobolki,…