Month: February 2017
Oscar awards won by first black female
Viola Davis, American actress and producer has become the first black female to win the Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards.…
Rivers election: 25 workers hospitalised – INEC
INEC on Monday said that more than 25 of its staff members were hospitalised due to Saturday’s supplementary election held…
We cannot afford Speed limiting device – Edo NURTW
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Auchi, Edo, said on Monday that the speed limiting device is too…
Ondo Deputy Gov. promises dividends of democracy
The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi, has said that the people of the state will…
Akwanga residents decry incessant kidnapping, rape
Residents of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have called on the government to check the rampant cases of…
“May You Walk And Never Stumble”: Kegites Congratulate Akeredolu
Members of the Kegites Club of Nigeria have congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu on his inauguration as the governor of Ondo State.…
Ganaru blames fatigue for Wikki’s loss to ABS FC
Coach Baba Ganaru of Wikki Tourists Football Club says fatigue was responsible for his Bauchi-based side’s 0-1 loss to hosts…
UN air operation disperses CAR militia
A UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) air operation dispersed heavily armed militiamen in the…
‘Moonlight’ wins best picture Oscar
African-American coming-of-age tale “Moonlight” won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday night, beating favorite “La La Land” after an…
Enyimba excellent despite 1-2 loss – Ogunbote
Chief Coach of Enyimba International Football Club, says his team’s performance against hosts Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi was excellent,…
Trump’s choice for Navy Secretary withdraws
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Navy, Philip Bilden, has withdrawn from consideration for the post citing…
Nigeria’s Chimamanda’s ‘Americanah’ for reading in New York
Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s bestseller novel ‘Americanah’ has been selected as one of the five award-winning books to be chosen for the…
PDP wins 13 LGs so far declared in Taraba Elections
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates have been declared winners of 13 local government chairmanship seats so far declared by…
Police Smash Tanker Hijack Gang, Arrest 23
The police in Lagos on Sunday arrested 23 suspected persons, who allegedly hijacked a petroleum tanker laden with 45,000 litres…
Madrid came from behind to win at Villarreal, reclaim top spot
Real Madrid came from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Villarreal on Sunday.