Year: 2017
Millions of Americans await awe-inspiring total solar eclipse
Millions of Americans armed with protective-glasses are taking-positions along a slender-ribbon of land cutting diagonally across the United States to…
Panic as fire breaks out in Mecca hotel
A fire broke out in a hotel in the Saudi city of Mecca, which alarmed the annual hajj pilgrimage, the…
I’m pleased to be home – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is pleased to be back in the country among his “brothers and sisters” after his…
Nigeria’s unity not negotiable – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday condemned recent comments and discussions, especially in the social media, which questioned Nigeria’s existence as…
Nigeria’s Unity Is Settled and Not Negotiable
My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to…
JAMB football fiesta — State ready to host participants – official
Tunde Kazeem , Director of Sports Kwara state said that the state was ready to host the maiden JAMB Tertiary…
Female Basketball League: Kwara Falcons emerge champions
Kwara Falcons produced a five star performance against Rivers Hoopers to be crowned champion of this year’s Kwese Premier basketball…
Buhari’s return will douse tension – CSO
Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), says President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from his medical vacation…
Ghana fail to qualify for CHAN as shocks continue
Burkina Faso pulled off a shock 2-1 win over Ghana on Sunday to qualify for the 2018 African Nations Championship…
Protesters take over Shell flow station
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has described the occupation of its Belema flow station and gas plant in Kula Kingdom,…
Barcelona attack: Spain terror cell had 120 gas canisters
A 12-strong terror cell that carried out two attacks in Spain this week had collected 120 gas canisters and was…
Wreckage of U.S. WWII warship found after 72yrs
Civilian researchers led by entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul Allen have announced they have found the wreck of the U.S. World…
3SC defeats Nasarawa United FC 2-0
Coach Edith Agoye of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), says the team gave all it had to beat Nassarawa United…
On Nigeria’s Dwindling Value System
Sometimes ago, there was a popular Nollywood movie with a thought-provoking and telling title: “Died Wretched but Buried in 3.2…
Neymar scores twice as PSG run riot with goals
Neymar scored twice on his home debut as Paris St-Germain netted four of their six goals with only 10 men…
Madrid thrash Deportivo 3-0 in season opener
Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory away at Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.
Barcelona begin La Liga campaign with 2-0 win at Nou Camp
Barcelona made a winning start to their La Liga campaign by defeating Real Betis on an emotional night at the…
NBA conference: Clerics charge lawyers not to sacrifice morality for money
As the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA 2017 conference kick-off Monday, Christian and Muslim clerics have charged lawyers in the country…
SPDC JV raises the alarm over imminent oil spill
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has raised the alarm over imminent oil spill and fire outbreak, with potentially serious consequences…
Electricity: Kwara LG Secretariat Disconnected For 4 Years
The Irepodun Local Government Secretariat in Kwara has been without electricity for four years over N4.8 million debt.
Katsina Govt To Train 8,000 Farmers
Katsina state government has concluded plans to train 8,000 farmers across the 34 local government areas of the state on…
PDP Believes In Restructuring- Adeyeye
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in support of restructuring of the country in a manner that will boost the…
Nestle Nigeria Remains Committed To Youth Entrepreneurship
Nestle Nigeria has restated its commitment to support young people by boosting youth entrepreneurship and inspiring the talented ones through…
Woman Disappears with Partner’s N7m
Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad have arrested one Gladys Assah-Asor for allegedly defrauding her business partner, Nkiruka Okon,…
YDP Urges Buhari To Address Rising Agitations
The Young Democratic Party (YDP) has expressed delight over the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country after medical…
FG Urged To Support Trado-Medicine Practice
A trado-medicine practitioner, Dr Onyemaechi Uzu, has called on the Federal Government to support trado-medicine practice in Nigeria in order…
New promoted side, Huddersfield continue win second game
Huddersfield made it two wins from their first two Premier League games as Aaron Mooy's stunning second-half strike saw off…
Alonso’s brace secures victory for Chelsea over Tottenham
Marcos Alonso scored a late winner for Chelsea as Tottenham's season at Wembley started with a disappointing defeat.
Buhari’s Return From Medical Vacation, Soothing – Oni
President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from medical vacation is a soothing balm on the tensed atmosphere in the country, a chieftain…
Anambra Poll: INEC Advises Parties To Follow Guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to follow electoral guidelines and party principles in the conduct…