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Oil prices weaken further
Oil extended its losses in Asian trade on Thursday on weak Chinese manufacturing data and a stronger dollar, analysts said.…
Jonathan leads dignitaries to Achebe’s burial today
.Archbishop of canterbury, President Jonathan and many dignitaries expected by Joel Olatunde Agoi Revered Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, author of…
Twitter tightens security after high profile hacking
Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches…
Emir of Kano counsels Boko Haram amnesty panel
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano The Emir of Kano, northwest Nigeria, Alhaji Ado Bayero on Wednesday offered prayers for peace and stability to…
Governor Ajimobi appoints six judges
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the western Nigerian state of Oyo has approved the appointment of six new judges…
Ogun Uncovers N200m WAEC Fees Fraud
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Four officials of the Ogun State government, in western Nigeria, are now assisting the Police at the…
Amaechi seeks re-election as chairman of NGF
Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Nigeria’s Rivers state will know on Friday if he will continue to lead Nigeria’s 36 State…
Achebe’s people ready for his burial
JETHRO IBILEKE/Ogidi The people of Ogidi, home town of world renowned Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe have expressed their readiness to…
Britain suspects terrorism in London’s brutal murder
A man believed to be a serving British soldier was brutally murdered Wednesday near a London barracks in what Prime…
Achebe’s body arrives home state ahead of burial
The body of revered Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe arrived Wednesday in his home state in Nigeria, where hundreds of admirers…
Switzerland eyes new law on dictators’ loot
Switzerland, currently in the process of restituting assets to several former autocratic countries, is working on a new law aimed…
Ajimobi Appoints Six New Judges
The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has approved the appointment of six new judges into the state judiciary. A…
Egbedi Completes Flying Eagles Squad In Germany
The arrival of Denmark-based winger, Edafe Egbedi at the Flying Eagles training camp in Elfershausen on Wednesday completed the 30-man…
Wheelchair Tennis: Nigeria’s Fate Hangs On Playoffs At World Team Cup
Nigeria’s consecutive defeats in the hands of Spain and Belgium on Monday and Tuesday respectively have ensured that the players…
Banky W, Wizkid Reunite
For the first time after almost six months of an alleged cold war between Banky W, owner of Empire Mates…
J. Martins, Basketmouth In Studio For ‘Nkoli’
On the heels of the success of his last single Good Life, top singer, J. Martins has returned to the…
Wole Soyinka: Child Of The Forest Goes To Japan
Accomplished South African-based Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso’s special documentary film Wole Soyinka: Child of the Forest is one of the…
African Beach Soccer Tourney: Sand Eagles Battle Libya Today
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will this evening at the Mazagan Beach Resort, El Jadida, Morocco confront Libya in their first…
Fally Ipupa, 2Chainz For D’Banj’s Lagos Concert
On 23 June, pop star D’Banj will be a year older. But on that day, the entertainer is planning to…
U-20 World Cup: John Obuh For Toulon School
Chief Coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, John Obuh and his wards would have an opportunity to perfect their…
Holyfield, Tyson Visit Nigeria
Other things being equal, two former undisputed boxing world champions, Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson are expected to visit Nigeria…
Glo/NPFL League: ‘Gombe Won’t Underrate Dolphins’
Gombe United defender, McMarcel Obioha has said they would not underrate their midweek opponents in the NPFL, Dolphins, despite all…
Beach Soccer: Sand Eagles’ Coach Sure Of World Cup Ticket
Head coach of Nigeria’s beach soccer team, Audu Adamu, is confident that Nigeria will qualify for the Beach Soccer World…
Foreigners And Arms Smuggling
By John Tosin Ajiboye The rate at which foreigners are smuggling arms into the country is alarming and it calls…
Solving Nigeria’s Common Problems With Space Technology
By Olawale Salau Since Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation returned to civilian rule in 1999, Nigerians are desperate for a…
Still On The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Last year, when the Federal Government terminated the concessionary agreement it entered with Bi-Courtney Limited (the Concessionaire)…
Cabin Crew And Drug Trafficking
The arrest of Arik Air staff on Tuesday for drug trafficking in London constitutes a national embarrassment and a failure…
Indian Woman Is First Female Amputee To Climb Everest
An Indian woman who lost her leg after she was thrown from a moving train two years ago has become…
56 Million Nigerians Illiterate –Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili says report has revealed that 56 million Nigerians are still illiterate and cannot…
Musicians Clean Up Lagos
Some artistes in the Nigerian music industry on Tuesday turned out en masse to clean up the streets of Lagos,…