Year: 2017
Rooney scores 90-minute penalty to salvage draw for Everton
Under-pressure Everton manager Ronald Koeman said he hoped his struggling side had gained "a little bit of confidence" after Wayne…
Southampton force Newcastle to 2-2 draw
Manolo Gabbiadini marked his return to Southampton's side by scoring both goals as battling Saints twice came from behind to…
Federer beats Nadal to win Shanghai Masters
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer beat world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters final to capture his…
Sharapova wins first time since May 2015
Former world number one Maria Sharapova won her first title since May 2015, beating Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 (10-8) in…
Plateau govt condemns killing of six people
Plateau State government has condemned the attack on a village which left six persons dead and five others injured in…
Many Feared Dead After Land Dispute
Several persons have been confirmed dead and property destroyed following a clash between Danere community of Boki Local Government Area…
Kidnapped zoo director, Ehanire regains freedom
Dr Andy Ehanire, the abducted brother of Minister of State for Health, has regained freedom from the hands of his…
Policemen Frustrating Execution of Court Order, Lawyer Tells IG
A Lagos lawyer, Mr. Kayode Fasetire has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to call to order, some…
Actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu Celebrates Anniversary With Wife
Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu and his beautiful wife, Maureen, are celebrating their 1st anniversary.
RRS arrests three Robbery Suspects
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command between at the weekend arrested three…
My Marriage Was Dissolved Illegally – Emeka Ike
Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has said that he’ll fight, with everything he has, to clear himself of the wife beater…
Juliet Ibrahim Opens Up On Relationship
Juliet Ibrahim yesterday opened up on her relationship with her Nigerian rapper boyfriend, IceBerg Slim!
Nigeria won’t be reckless with foreign borrowings – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, disclosed on Sunday that the Federal Government would not be reckless with foreign borrowings…
Unemployment: Dangote Rice launches youth graduates rice farming project
A multi-million naira Youth Farming Initiative that will engage teeming unemployed Nigerian graduates in rice farming has been launched by…
There Is No $25 billion NNPC Contracts Anywhere – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday said no contracts worth 25 billion dollars were awarded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),
Ambode: How Fela Used Music To Fight Masses’ Liberation
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday eulogized the virtues of late Afrobeat legend and…
Update: Death toll in Somali bomb attack hits 230
A massive bomb attack in a busy area of the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday is now known to have…
Why there are no drugs in Aso Rock clinic
The Presidency has said that the State House Medical Centre received only 33 percent of its Capital allocation from 2015-2017,…
100 Nigerian Students Face Deportation In UK Over Debts
More than 100 Nigerian students on scholarship in the United Kingdom universities could be deported home as early as this…
Dangote Refinery: Nigerians, stakeholders excited about pace of work
Nigerians on Sunday in Abuja showed excitement about the pace of work at the refinery being built by Forbes richest…
You have right to protect your rights – Campaigner
A non-governmental organisation, Citizens Voice Development Initiative (CVDI), has called on Nigerians to speak out when their rights are abused…
Nothing can stop my victory`”, says Liberia’s Vice-President
Vice-President Joseph Boakai of Liberia says “nothing is going to stop” his victory in the October 10 presidential elections.
FRSC arrests 350 unlicenced drivers in Plateau
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau, says it has arrested 350 unlicensed drivers during its special patrol on…
Oyo Govt. to restructure LAUTECH Teaching Hospital — Commissioner
Oyo State Government said it was making efforts to restructure and transform Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso.
Gov Dickson Inaugurates New LGA Chairmen
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has mandated the newly sworn-in chairmen and their vice in the eight local government…
Gunmen kill 3 NDLEA operatives in Kogi
Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been shot dead by gunmen in Okene.
How 36 states shared N173.8bn from federation account in September
The 36 states shared N173.8 billion from the Federation Account in September from the distributable revenue generated for the month.
Buhari, Kachikwu, Baru, and the NNPC
In light of the recent "disagreement" between Dr Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum, and Dr. Maikanti Baru,…
Nigeria seeks re-election into UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria has launched a bid for re-election into the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva for the 2018 to…
Gunmen kill policeman, injure another at former IGP Coomasie’s residence
Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the residence of former Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Coomasie, killing a mobile policeman and…