Year: 2017
My wife is a witch, divorce-seeking man tells court
“My wife is a witch, she appears and disappears using her wonder-working powers,” 58-year-old businessman, Olarenwaju Moruf, told an Igando…
A Child Who Witnesses Violence Will Become Violent – Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh wrote a message on her Instagram page, revealing how a violent environment affects who a child…
Mixed reactions trail army’s Operation Python Dance II
Different reactions from some residents of Port Harcourt are trailing the prosecution of `Operation Python Dance II’ in Abia by…
No rift between Jonathan, Dickson – Clark
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, says recent media reports of a rift between former President Goodluck Jonathan and Bayelsa Governor,…
Man, 29, in court over alleged N1.6m visa fraud
The police on Thursday arraigned a 29-year-old man, Emeka Abraham in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for…
NDLEA arrests 67 persons for alleged drug trafficking in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo says it has arrested 67 persons for allegedly trafficking in various…
Clinton: It’s time to abolish the Electoral College
Hillary Clinton told CNN on Wednesday that it is time to abolish the Electoral College, part of a sweeping interview…
Army probes assault on IPOB members
The Nigerian Army says it is investigating a video being circulated on the social media, which shows Army personnel assaulting…
UK pledges to partner Nigeria, neighbours to defeat Boko Haram
The United Kingdom government has reiterated its support to Nigeria and neighbouring countries to defeat the destructive Boko Haram terrorists…
Resident Doctors Call Off Nationwide Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the strike action it embarked upon a week ago, after hours…
Airforce commences another round of medical outreach in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Thursday says it has commenced another round of medical outreach programme in Borno.
Nigerian business outlets in South Africa thriving – Union
Mr Chicaodili Nwanedo, the Chairman of Nigeria Union, North West Province of South Africa, said on Thursday that members owned…
Nigerian journalist, Abang, 3 others win Dag Hammarskjöld award
Mercy Abang, a Nigerian journalist, and three others have emerged recipients of the 2017 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships.
National Assembly postpones resumption date to September 26
The National Assembly has rescheduled its resumption from Tuesday Sept. 19 to Tuesday Sept. 26. The Clerk to the National…
Deployment of soldiers to Nnamdi Kanu’s house illegal – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has described as illegal, the deployment of soldiers in the family house of…
Monalisa Chinda celebrates birthday with captivating photos
By Funmilola Olukomaiya One of Nollywood’s gorgeous screen divas and TV host, Monalisa Chinda-Coker is a year older today. The…
Pogba faces six-week out due to injury
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is set to be out for between a month and six weeks with the hamstring…
Gov Ikpeazu extends curfew in Aba to Friday
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has extended the dawn curfew he imposed on Aba to Friday, Sept. 15.
Liverpool fumble to 2-2 draw at home to Sevilla
Liverpool's first game in the Champions League since 2014 ended in a draw with Sevilla at Anfield.
Amazing City put four goals past Feyenoord away from home
John Stones scored twice as Manchester City got their Champions League group campaign under way with a commanding win over…
Federal Govt probes JAMB, NIMASA over poor returns
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided by President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of past heads of the Joint…
Red hot Kane bags brace as Tottenham whip Dortmund
Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham beat Borussia Dortmund to get their Champions League campaign off to a positive start…
Ronaldo scores brace in Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Apoel
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Real Madrid open their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Apoel on…
Yabatech inaugurates Institute of Petroleum Technology
The Yaba College of Technology on Wednesday inaugurated an Institute of Petroleum Technology (IPT) to address the dearth of local…
Recall: Senator Melaye appeals court judgment to stop INEC
Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district, has filed an appeal against the court judgement that granted the continuation…
IPOB members kill police sergeant in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has accused members of the Indigenous People of Biafra of attacking its officers and killing…
USAID supports investment in Nigeria – envoy
Stephen Haykin, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Nigeria Mission Director, says the agency’s support has boosted trade and investment in…
Police boss orders launch of “Bail Is Free” campaign
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday gave a directive for the launch of the ‘BAIL IS FREE’…
UN chief commends Nigeria, others for averting famine
The Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. António Guterres, has commended the coordinated efforts of the Federal and State Governments with…
NARD Strike: Doctors meet to review agreement
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is meeting in Abuja to appraise the…