Year: 2017
United agree £31m deal for Benfica defender
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m (35m euros).
Carlos denies doping allegations
Roberto Carlos has vehemently denied doping allegations that appeared in a documentary on German television network ARD.
Guinea stun Cote d’Ivoire at home in AFCON qualifier
2015 African champions Cote d’Ivoire were left stunned in front of their home fans following a 3-2 defeat at the…
Man cuts off girlfriend’s hand over infidelity
Police in the Eastern region of Ghana are on the trail of a man who allegedly severed the left arm…
Wagner hits hat-trick as Germany pounce San Marino 7-0
Sandro Wagner hit a hat-trick as Germany cruised to a 7-0 win over San Marino to retain their five-point lead…
No excuse for Super Eagles’ loss-Rohr
Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr refused to make excuses for his side after they were beaten 2-0 at home by South…
NANS honour Ubani
The 2nd Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Monday Ubani was on Friday bestowed with a prestigious award of…
Police arrest driver, 2 others for duping employer N65 million
A driver, Taoreed Rafiu, 53, a resident of Isheri Oshun Area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has been arrested by the…
Bank Drags Customer to Court over N4.1 million theft
The police at Ikoyi Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a customer of Union Bank of Nigeria,…
Agbakoba Blames Politicians For Nigeria’S Woes
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has blamed the country’s problems on the political…
KWASU owes bank N1 billion, Pro-Chancellor cries out
Pro-Chancellor, Kwara State University (KWASU), Alhaji Saidu Isa said the university is facing serious financial constraints as it is owing…
We’re not evacuating Igbos from North – South East Govs
The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) has dispelled rumours that the governors have met and agreed to mobilise vehicles and…
Unseeded Ostapenko wins French Open
Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko fought back to stun third seed Simona Halep and become Latvia's first Grand Slam champion at the…
Kane rescues draw for England against Scotland
Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser spared England's embarrassment after Scotland threatened to secure a dramatic victory in their World Cup qualifier…
South Africa break 23-yr old jinx, humiliate Super Eagles
The South African national team, the Bafana Bafana have broken a 23-year old jinx by humiliating the Super Eagles of…
Borno governor’s wife donates food items to widows
Borno State First Lady, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima on Saturday distributed Ramadan food items to 200 widows and orphans affected…
Bayelsa pays N250m scholarship fees to Lincoln University – Official
The Bayelsa Government has paid the outstanding fees of N250 million for 21 of its scholarship students at the Lincoln…
Nigerian Law School releases Bar exam results
The Nigerian Law School has released summary of the final examination results conducted from April 22 to 28.
EFCC Seizes N2bn Hotel Allegedly Belonging To Patience Jonathan
A hotel allegedly belonging to former First Lady Patience Jonathan‘s has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Cleric Urges Continuous Prayers For Buhari
An Islamic cleric, Malam Tasiu Ibrahim, on Saturday called on Muslims to take advantage of the Ramadan period to intensify…
Obasanjo Endorses Benue Gov For Second Term
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue for a second term.
Eniola Badmus Celebrates Davido’s Baby Mama On Her Birthday
Talented entertainment artiste and "If" crooner Davido, after wishing his first baby mama Sophia Momodu a happy birthday, Sophia got…
Google To Train 6,000 African Journalists
Today, Google announced its support for a Digital Journalism initiative that will see 6 000 African journalists trained in data…
Kwara Requires N2.1b For Payment Of Pensioners
The Kwara Government says it requires N2.1 billion monthly for the payment of salary of workers and pension of retirees…
Borno Multiple Explosions: Hospital Discharges 23 Victims
Dr Laraba Bello, Chief Medical Director of Borno Specialist’s Hospital, said on Saturday that 23 of the 34 victims of…
Economist Advises FG To Create 3m Jobs Annually
An economist, Dr Aminu Usman, has advised the Federal Government to create at least three million jobs annually in order…
Niger Residents Warned Against Unlawful Assembly
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger Command, on Saturday, warned residents against unlawful assembly.
Shoemakers Caution Abia Government Over Chinese Investor
Shoemakers in Ariaria Market, Aba, have expressed concern that invitation of a Chinese investor may stifle local entrepreneurs.
Militants tell Northerners: Get out of Niger Delta before October 1 or…
Niger Delta militants have issued an October 1 ultimatum for northerners to leave their region, in response to the quit…
Jigawa Pledges To Assist FG Tackle Smuggling
The Jigawa Government has expressed its readiness to assist the Federal Government in the fight against smuggling of agricultural produce,…