Year: 2018
Trump arrives in Switzerland, “America First” tops agenda
President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to attend the World Economic Forum where he will push his “America…
MFM FC not ready for CAF Champions League – Coach
MFM FC of Lagos Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, on Thursday played down the readiness of his team for the CAF Champions…
Israel to only deport asylum seekers to Rwanda according to international law
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Thursday that his country will only deport African asylum seekers to Rwanda in…
Nigerian women in politics get UK support
The British government will support Nigerian women who want to be actively involved in politics.
Van Marwijk appointed new Australia coach for Russia 2018 World Cup
Bert van Marwijk, who led his native Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final, will coach Australia at this year’s…
Army begins manhunt for killers of beheaded soldier
The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation at at Toru-Ndoro community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, to…
Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki pulls through late scare to reach maiden final
Caroline Wozniacki came through a late bout of nerves to reach the Australian Open final for a first time with…
Army launches operation `Karamin Goro’ to tackle kidnapping
The 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna has launched a special operation in parts of Kaduna and Niger States to tackle…
Bulgarian govt survives no-confidence vote over corruption
The Bulgarian government on Thursday survived a parliamentary vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition Socialists over what they said…
Philippine volcano forces 74,000 people to flee homes
More than 74,000 people have been forced to flee their homes after two weeks of eruption from Philippines most active…
Only PDP can salvage Nigeria – Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said that Nigeria was in a coma and that only the PDP could salvage the…
U.S. treasury chief welcomes weak dollar amid fears of trade war
United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin welcomed a weaker dollar, sending the greenback reeling and underlining concerns that U.S. President…
Yemeni ex-Guantanamo detainees cannot be deported, Ghana says
Authorities said the two ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Ghana by the U.S. have been granted refugee status and cannot…
I remain committed to amnesty programme, says Boroh
The Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen.Paul Boroh (rtd), said on Thursday that he remains committed to his official assignment…
Trump backs citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ in 10-12 years
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to back a deal that would provide a pathway to citizenship to…
Documentary on Boko Haram’s torture, executions debuts in U.S
A Voice of America (VOA) new documentary, “Boko Harm: Journey from Evil,” which revealed the terrorists’ world of torture and…
Saudi Arabia to launch $1bn Sharia-compliant fund
The Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) aims to raise $1 billion for a…
NAHCON defends its 2018 budget of N1.5bn
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday appeared before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter Govermental…
La liga giants, Real Madrid suffer embarassing Copa del Rey exit
Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 2-1 home defeat by Leganes on Wednesday to exit the King’s Cup at the quarter-final…
Kwara United claims first win of the season with slim victory over Wikki Tourists
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin recorded a 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists of Bauchi to end a three-match poor…
Rock-solid Arsenal through to League Cup final
Arsenal fought back from a goal down against old foes Chelsea to reach the League Cup final as Granit Xhaka…
President Buhari congratulates Gov. Amosun at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and citizens of Ogun State in congratulating…
2019 Election: INEC seeks N9bn as hazard allowance
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has earmarked N9 billion in the 2018 budget estimates of the commission for hazard…
INEC to suspend voter registration 60 days before 2019 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) would be temporarily suspended 60…
Stop “oppressing” members of the public, Police chief warns men
Mr Kayode Aderanti, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). in charge of zone 3, has warned Policemen against harassing and…
2 killed, 3 injured in petrol tanker accident in llorin
Two persons were killed while three others were injured along Kwara Polytechnic road, Oyun, llorin, when NNPC petrol tanker lost…
Stubbornness: Parents chain 12-year old boy for 2 months
The Police in Ogun on Wednesday arrested a 33-year-old woman, Yomi Kazeem, and her mother, Yemi Kazeem, for allegedly chaining…
Read Presidency’s full reply to Obasanjo’s statement (Unedited)
For the record, Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what…
From ‘Sai Baba’ To ‘Slay’ Baba: Can Buhari Get His Groove Back?
Prior to his 2015 electoral victory, President Muhammadu Buhari had contested for the presidency thrice (2003, 2007 and 2011) and…
Burna Boy Out With ‘Heaven’s Gate’
Burna Boy releases the fourth single of his upcoming album ‘Outside’ under Atlantic Records, expected on the 26th of January,…