Year: 2016
Wenger confirms signing of Elneny from Basel
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of FC Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who could be available to face…
Gossip: Guardiola, Messi to reunite at Man Utd?
Manchester United sponsor Adidas wants to reunite Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 28, and 44-year-old outgoing Bayern Munich manager…
West Brom hold Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
James McClean’s late equaliser earned West Brom a share of the points as they refused to accept defeat at Chelsea.…
Senate to conclude constitution amendment by June – Saraki
The Senate on Wednesday began moves to conclude the amendment of the 4th Alteration Bill which was concluded by the…
Californian wins $1.6 billion Powerball lottery
The record $1.6 billion Powerball lottery that kept Americans in frenzy Wednesday, has been won by at least a super…
Police, paramilitary to be deployed to towns liberated from Boko Haram
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahaman Dambazau (rtd) has confirmed the planned redeployment of police and paramilitary personnel to…
Multiple bombs in Jakarta, 3 killed
Several explosions went off and gunfire broke out in the centre of the Indonesian capital on Thursday and police said…
Federal High Court shuffles its judges
The chief judge of the Federal High Court has ordered a major redeployment of judges, throughout the country, with some…
Wenger frustrated by Arsenal’s Liverpool draw
Manager of Arsenal, Arsène Wenger has expressed his frustration, after his team drew 3-3 at Liverpool on Wednesday night. “I’m…
Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan
A strong earthquake measured at 6.7 magnitude has been reported off the Japanese coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island.…
Hawit, FIFA chief extradited to US
Former FIFA vice president Alfredo Hawit has been extradited to the US to answer corruption charges, authorities said on Wednesday.…
Oil Price: A Golden opportunity for Nigeria to lead globally
David O. Kuranga, Ph.D. Even before sanctions on Iran are lifted, global oil prices have fallen to 30 dollars, with…
How Akpobolokemi, Tompolo stole NIMASA’s billions
Akin Kuponiyi Nigeria’s anti-graft agency Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC) has revealed the details of the monumental financial fraud…
FEC approves $200m loan for Lagos
Nigeria’s cabinet, the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a World Bank of loan of $200 million for Lagos State.…
Nigerian Army creates new division in Borno, South-south
Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that as part of its plans to secure the country’s territorial borders from all sorts…
Huth fires Leicester to win against Tottenham
Robert Huth scored a late winner as Leicester beat Premier League top-four rivals Tottenham. The Foxes, who are now level…
Abducted ex-Ondo Speaker, Olabimtan, freed
Former speaker of Ondo state House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, Victor Olabimtan, who was kidnapped on…
Giroud stars as Arsenal play 3-3 against Liverpool
Arsenal had their advantage at the top of the Premier League cut after Joe Allen’s late equaliser gave Liverpool a…
Shehu Sani remains suspended in APC – Official
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kaduna State chapter, said on Wednesday that Sen. Shehu Sani remained suspended from activities of…
Lassa fever kills one in Abuja
The dreaded Lassa fever which has been ravaging some parts of the country has landed in Abuja as Professor Isaac…
Senate to probe $40m loan to aviation industry
The Senate has mandated its committees on aviation and anti-corruption to commence investigation into alleged disbursement of 40 million dollars…
Rivers Police in gun battle with robbers, kill two
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Police patrol team Wednesday had a gun duel with suspected armed robbers, killing two while…
Adeboye shuts down UI, as RCCG hosts Holy Ghost service
Thousands of worshippers from within and outside Oyo State on Wednesday evening trooped to the University of Ibadan for a…
Bayelsa Executive Council ratifies 2016 fiscal estimate
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the 2016 fiscal estimate tagged Budget of Transition with emphasis…
DSS alerts public of new tactics by fraudsters
The FCT Command of Directorate of State Services, (DSS) has alerted members of the public on the new style of…
N982m Fraud: EFCC docks ex-Adamawa council boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local…
ITF Africa Circuit: Nigerian teenagers reach knockout stage
Host Nigeria continued its impressive showing at the ongoing ITF/CAT West and Central Africa Junior Championship in Abuja on Wednesday…
My re-election saved the Ijaw nation, PDP from ridicule – Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday said his re-election did not only save the Ijaw nation…
Finally, FIFA sacks Valcke as Secretary General
Taiwo Adelu Embattled Secretary General of world football governing body, FIFA, Jérôme Valcke has finally been sacked. The Frenchman was…
Expert commends FG’s decision to halt sale of dollars to BDCs
An economic expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, on Wednesday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) plan to stop the sale…