Year: 2018
NFF Scribe shelves South African trip to inspect Abakaliki stadium facilities
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, on Friday shelved his planned trip to South Africa to…
Dutch stand good in beating France, Germany relegated
Georginio Wijnaldum blasted home from close range and Memphis Depay converted a last-gasp penalty kick to earn the Netherlands a…
2018 Women’s AFCON: CAS rejects Kenya’s appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered and rejected an urgent appeal filed by the Football Kenya Federation…
Okowa optimistic Delta can win 19th national sports festival
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday said that the state would participate and win the 19th National Sports Festival…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khasoggi’s murder – CIA
The CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul,…
Surgery costs: Medical practitioner seeks reduction through stakeholders’ collaboration
Dr Celsius Undie, the Medical Director, Kelina Hospital, Abuja, has called on institutions, individuals and other stakeholders to partner with…
United States: Stacey Abrams vows to sue Georgia over messed-up governorship poll
Democrat Stacey Abrams, who was hoping to be the first African-American female governor in the United States, said she will…
Ohanaeze’s endorsement of Atiku all chaff, no substance – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that many well-meaning Igbo leaders asked him to ignore the so-called endorsement by Ohanaeze Ndigbo…
AFCON qualifier: Salah scores late winner as Egypt beat Tunisia
Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to end Tunisia’s 100 percent record in African Nations…
Kenya to host food security forum on Monday
Kenya will on Monday host a forum on innovative strategies to achieve the country’s development blueprint on food security, organisers…
NGO covers 13 States with contraception awareness campaign
Marie Stopes International Organization, Nigeria Mission, said it has secured a three-year grant to improve the use of contraceptives among…
Ex-Tanzania President tasks African leaders on corruption
Former President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania has called for more efforts by African countries in the fight against corruption and…
Primaries: INEC worried over violence – Enugu REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Enugu, says it is worried over the spate of violence that characterised the…
Sultan calls for unity among Muslims
The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Saad Abubakarq, on Friday cautioned Muslim organisations against divisions among themselves, saying that they would…
2018 Nigerian Sports Awards: Gov. Wike, Musa, others emerge winners
Rivers State Gov. Nyesom Wike and Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand-in captain Ahmed Musa, among others, were winners at the 2018…
Thugs invade Kwara communities ahead of bye-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted security agencies over the influx of thugs into some Kwara communities ahead of…
Davido, Pogba jam in Dubai
Nigeria’s singer Davido met with Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba in Dubai on Friday, the day Pogba was…
Photo News: Buhari seeks support from Imams, Islamic scholars
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received a delegation of Imams and Islamic Scholars from all States of the Federation.
Photo News: Buhari meets Christian leaders for support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with a delegation of Christian leaders,including CAN President, Rev (Dr) Samson Ayokunle; former CAN…
Volkswagen votes $50b on electric cars
German auto giant Volkswagen said Friday it will invest 44 billion euros by 2023 in the smarter, greener cars of…
Disney Honours 90 Years of Mickey Mouse on DStv and GOtv
Disney Africa announced the African launch of the Mickey the True Original campaign, joining the global festivities honouring 9 decades…
White House restores CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s pass
The White House agreed Friday to allow CNN reporter Jim Acosta back in after a judge ruled that the star…
Embattled Oshiomhole meets Buhari, dismisses corruption allegations
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has dismissed allegations that he collected bribes of…
GOtv MAX Unveils Festive Season Content Line-Up
An array of content to keep the family together during the festive season has been unveiled for GOtv MAX subscribers…
Court throws out contempt application against Lai Mohammed
Justice Mohammed Aikawa of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday dismissed a contempt application filed by a former Minister…
Nigerian Govt approves N60bn for rice subsidy programme
The Federal Government has approved N60 billion in support of its rice subsidy programme aimed at bringing down the price…
White House to restore press pass to CNN reporter after court order
A U.S. judge has ordered the White House to restore the press credentials of CNN reporter, Jim Acosta, rejecting the…
World Bank grants Tanzania $300m to support education sector
The World Bank on Friday said that it had granted 300 million dollar to Tanzania to support its education sector,…
French mother who hid baby for 2 years jailed
A French court on Friday sentenced a woman, who hid her baby in a spare room and the boot of…
Eid-El Maulud: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-el Maulud.