Year: 2017
Adams’ fight called off after problem with Vlajk’s blood test
Briton Nicola Adams' fight against Alexandra Vlajk in Las Vegas was called off after a problem with her opponent's pre-fight…
[FROM THE ARCHIVES] Soyinka Wants Nigeria’s Varsities Shut For 2 Years
To stem the rot in the Nigeria’s educational system, especially at the tertiary level, the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka,…
Smith beats Skoglund on points
Callum Smith beat Erik Skoglund by a unanimous decision to win a tough World Boxing Super Series quarter-final in his…
Saunders retains WBO middleweight title
Billy Joe Saunders successfully defended his WBO middleweight title against Willie Monroe Jr in London.
Golovkin, Alvarez’s fight end in controversial draw
Gennady Golovkin's world middleweight title fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez ended in a controversial draw.
Saraki to meet CSOs over Senators’ pay
The President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has invited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to a round-table over the “contentious”…
IPOB members to face murder charges – Abia CP
The new Police Commissioner in Abia state, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, has said that suspected members of Indigenous People of Biafra…
S/East tension: Senate meets security chiefs
The President of the Senate Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged all Nigerians to maintain peace and avoid statements or…
Jonathan calls for coexistence, peace
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for peaceful coexistence and restraint on all sides in the on-going crisis ignited by…
[FROM THE ARCHIVES] ‘We Are Coming For You’, Robbers Write Residents
Daring Nigerian robbers have sent an audacious letter to Lambe residents in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria, begging them for a…
Police to arrest holders of Biafra flag
Anybody holding the Biafra flag is to be arrested by the police in Abia State
Eko Disco launches operation against energy theft
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDCP) says it has launched “Operation Name and Shame’’ in its continued fight against…
Tunisia beat Nigeria to become FIBA AfroBasket’s new champions
Hosts Tunisia claimed their second FIBA AfroBasket title after beating Nigeria’s D’Tigers 77-65 in Saturday’s final match in Tunis.
Nigeria cannot fail, declares Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has identified Nigeria as a country with an endless flow of talents, which he…
Osinbajo: Military Must Defeat Ideologies That Promote Mindless Killings
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has urged military officers to support the Federal Government’s effort in the war against…
DR Congo security forces shoot dead 37 Burundi migrants
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have shot dead 37 Burundian migrants who were protesting after four of…
Ferroviario da Beira hit late equaliser as Al Ahly also draw at home
Ferroviario da Beira of Mozambique scored an 89th minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at home to USM Alger in the…
Tottenham frustrated by Swansea at Wembley
Tottenham were frustrated by a disciplined Swansea as they lost ground on their Premier League title rivals.
Bayern put four goals past Mainz
Robert Lewandowski scored twice on his 100th Bundesliga appearance with Bayern Munich as his side thrashed Mainz.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Defeat Tanzania 3-0
Nigeria's Super Falconets on Saturday at the Samuel Ogbamudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State defeated their Tanzanian counterpart by 3-0…
Body of professors backs sack of 15 lecturers at LASU
Body of Professors and Associate Professors of the Lagos State University, LASU, has backed management's decision in sacking 15 lecturers…
IPOB: A Terrorist Organisation?
In the last one week, the South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria has witnessed crisis arising from the deployment of troops…
The Drums Of War
Even a stranger would not need any comprehensive briefing to know that Nigeria is not at ease, and Nigerians are…
Man drowns in Lagos well
An unidentified man has drowned in a well at Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
2 suspects in police net over alleged killing of 4 Hausa
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons in connection with last Friday’s attack at the popular…
EFCC arrests Gombe emergency officials for theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Secretary, Dr Danlami Rukuje,…
Tension in Delta as gunmen kill 4 Hausa
Four persons have been killed in Abraka market area in Asaba, the Delta State capital following an attack by yet…
Paulinho’s late goal seals Barcelona’s victory at Getafe
Substitute Paulinho scored a late winner as Barcelona came from behind to beat Getafe 2-1 and continue their perfect start…
Newcastle beat Stoke to record third successive win
Captain Jamaal Lascelles scored his second goal in as many games as Newcastle beat Stoke City to record their third…
Hodgson loses first game as Palace make history, losing five straight games
Crystal Palace became the first club in top-flight history to lose their opening five games without scoring as Roy Hodgson's…