Year: 2017
Griezmann’s lone goal gives Atletico victory in new stadium
Atletico Madrid made a winning start in their new stadium as France forward Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in…
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…