Year: 2018
Obasanjo, others commiserate with Dbanj over son’s death
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has commiserated with popular singer, Daniel Oyebanjo, a.k.a Dbanj over the death of his son David…
“Ahmed Musa is as dangerous as Lionel Messi”
Some Argentina fans who are in Russia to support their nation have described Ahmed Musa as a big threat to…
Rector arrested for allegedly forging PhD certificate
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has arrested a polytechnic rector over alleged forgery…
Big names no longer decide victory – Onigbinde
The Coach of FRSC FC of Abuja, Akinade Onigbinde, on Monday said that today’s football had grown above big names…
Armed group fires at plane carrying election materials
A plane carrying election materials and police officers to oversee gubernatorial elections in the Indonesian province of Papua came under…
Russian-Turkish relations: Erdogan’s re-election will ensure stability
The re-election of Turkey’s incumbent President Recep Erdogan will allow for the stable development of Russian-Turkish cooperation on key issues,…
Immigration: France won’t take any lessons from Italy – Minister
France’s minister for European affairs said international law obliged Italy to let the stranded migrant rescue vessel Lifeline dock in…
Turkish elections were healthy – Electoral board
Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday were healthy, the head of the High Electoral Board (YSK) said on Monday,…
Davido wins BET Best International Act Award 2018
Nigerian singer Davido has won the Best International Act at the 2018 BET Award.
Dogara condemns attack on Plateau mourners
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara. has condemned the killing of about 200 people in the Church…
Social bonding key cause of football violence – Study
As World Cup fever sets in, a new study shows that social bonding and a desire to protect and defend…
Chadwick Boseman Wins Best Actor At BET Awards
American actor Chadwick Aaron Boseman, popular for his portrayal of T'Challa in the Black Panther movie has won Best Actor…
Libyan coastguard picks up 948 African migrants
Libyan coastguards rescued 948 African migrants on inflatable boats in several operations and also recovered 10 bodies on Sunday, officials…
Black Panther Wins Best Movie At BET
Black Panther movie which is the third highest grossing movie of all time, as well as the highest grossing Marvel…
Dozen youth football players, coach trapped in Thai cave
A dozen youth football players and their coach have been trapped in a cave in northern Thailand for nearly two…
Philippines President Duterte calls God ‘stupid’, sparks controversy
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines sparked controversy in the predominantly Catholic country for calling God “stupid,” but his spokesman on…
Video: Moment Davido Won BET Awards
''Assurance'' frontliner and Nigeria's super star singer Davido has won Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards held in…
Kaduna children: Bank donates N10m to UNICEF
A commercial bank on Sunday donated N10 million to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to improve the lives of children…
Don’t stop praying for Nigeria, Secondus tells religious leaders
The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has advised religious leaders in Nigeria to continue to intercede…
APC convention: Some APC governors dance with supporters (Video)
Three governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday displayed their skills to the delight of their colleagues while…
I am in a hurry to assume office – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, sworn in on Sunday as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), says he is in a…
UN chief condemns explosion at political rallies in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned explosions at political rallies in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.
Saudi women: UN chief welcomes lifting driving ban
As Saudi women take the wheel beginning June 25, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of…
Plateau Killings painful, regrettable – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regret over the reported killings of innocent people in Plateau and vowed that his administration…
Dbanj Loses 1 Year Old Son
Popular Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name D'banj, has lost his 1 year old son Daniel…
Death toll in herdsmen’s attack in Plateau hits 86
The police in Plateau State have confirmed 86 people dead in the violence that erupted on Saturday in Barkin Ladi…
Hunters kill 32 villagers in Mali
Traditional hunters have killed 32 civilians in an isolated village in central Mali, a local group says.
We’ll not tolerate illegal development in Lagos – LASBCA
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA has warned residents that the government will no longer tolerate illegal development across…
Poland crash out of World Cup after 3-0 defeat to Colombia
Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal as Colombia got their tournament in Russia up and running with an…
Nine kidnapped passengers rescued in Rivers
Nine passengers, made up of five female and four male who were kidnapped by armed men at Igwuirita, in Ikwerre…