Year: 2017
FG Will Protect, Reward Whistle-blowers – Minister
The Federal Government will protect and reward whistle-blowers who provide information that leads to the recovery of stolen funds or…
Wole Soyinka on his late friend, Derek Walcott
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has described the late poet Derek Walcott as the lyrical heart of the Caribbean.
Buhari can’t renominate Magu for EFCC job – Melaye
The chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has said that following…
Jonathan: Politicians must change the lives of the people
The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has challenged those in political leadership to commit to making a difference in…
How PDP Chieftain Committed Suicide, Set Abuja Hotel Ablaze
A chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Isaac Ojukwu, has set himself ablaze in a rented hotel…
United reportedly leading £80m race for Griezmann
According to The Sun, Manchester United are leading to pursuit to seal the £80 million transfer of Atletico Madrid superstar…
United planning £70m shock bid for Verrati
As per the Daily Star, Manchester United are chasing for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain midfield star Marco Verratti as…
Legendary Musician Chuck Berry Dies at 90
Legendary musician Chuck Berry has died, police confirm. He was 90.
Massive collection of Beatles records goes on auction in Paris
A huge collection of rare The Beatles vinyl records, photos and other paraphernalia will go on auction in Paris on…
Arsene Wenger Going, Going …
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will announce “very soon’’ whether he will remain at the Gunners after reaching a…
100,000 youths in Daura hold thanksgiving rally for Buhari
At least 100,000 youths from 46 associations converged at the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, for…
Murray withdraws from Miami Open with elbow injury
World men’s tennis number one Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s Miami Open with a right elbow injury.
Fulani herdsmen regret attack on Tiv farmers
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Abuja on Saturday commiserated with Benue Government over the recent clashes between herdsmen…
Nobody Died in Lagos NAFDAC Fire, says Fire Director
The Lagos State Director of Fire Services, Mr Rasaq Fadipe, says no life was lost in the Saturday fire incident…
Time To Call South Africa To Order
The xenophobic attack on Nigerians living in South Africa between February and March 2017 expectedly generated a lot of anger…
South Africa Moves To Restrict Immigrants
South Africa, long a haven for migrants from across Africa, is trying to update its immigration policy with a number…
Fake Revenue Collector Loses House To Ebonyi Govt
The Ebonyi Government on Saturday confiscated a building belonging to Mr Ikechukwu Eze, accused of collecting revenue illegally.
I’ll Appoint More Women To UN Positions – Secretary General
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has asked men to be prepared to lose more positions to women so as to ensure…
APC National Chairman Wants FG To Immortalise Ogbemudia
The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late…
Madrid extend lead to 5-point after 2-1
Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points with a narrow win against Athletic…
Photos: Fire razes NAFDAC’s office
Fire razes the office of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Oshodi on Saturday.
Millions of naira properties lost as fire razes NAFDAC’s office
The office of the of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Oshodi, Lagos is right…
red hot Lukaku bags brace in Everton’s 4-0 win
Romelu Lukaku ended a week in which he turned down a lucrative new contract offer with two goals as Everton…
Cahill’s late goal earns Chelsea 2-1 victory againstStoke
Gary Cahill made up for conceding a penalty by scoring a late winner as Chelsea moved a step closer to…
5 killed in auto crash on Katsina road
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said five persons were killed in a motor accident on Katsina-Kano road on Saturday.
Edo Govt vows to find killers of former LG Chairman
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday said his government was determined to find the killers of Mr Suleiman Afegbua,…
Please, Don’t Forget Us, Chibok Girl Cries Out In Dubai
A Chibok schoolgirl who escaped from Boko Haram militants in Nigeria has called on the international community not to forget…
Magu Dedicates 2016 Person of the Year Award to Nigerians
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dedicated the 2016 Person of the…
Don’t Misappropriate CDA Funds -Official
Mrs Silifat Orekoya, Community Officer, Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, Ogun, has warned officials of Community Development Associations (CDAs)…
Cross River Chief Judge is dead
Justice Okoi Ikpi-Itam, the Chief Judge of Cross River is dead.