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Again, Senate postpones Amaechi’s screening
The Nigerian Senate has postponed again the confirmation hearing for former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. His screening had…
Amosun names Adeyemi as Ogun HoS
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr. Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new…
Port Harcourt airport voted the worst in the world
Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria has been voted the world’s worst airport, according to tens of thousands of travellers.…
Pregnant wife dumps hubby, elopes with lover to USA
Cyriacus Izuekwe Cyriacus Izuekwe Alhaji Shamsideen Adebimpe has been left in the lurch after his 44-year-old pregnant wife, Mrs Hajia…
FOI: Don’t falsify govt information, says Justice ministry
The Federal Ministry of Justice on Monday warned government officials against denial,distortion or falsification of information under Freedom of Information…
Son attacks father with machete
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 20-year-old youth has been arrested and charged before Magistrates’ court sitting in Ejigbo for inflicting injury on…
Mourinho, Wenger, Guardiola for 2015 Coach of the Year Award
FIFA and France Football on Tuesday announced the names of the nominees for the FIFA World Coach of the Year…
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Messi, Ronaldo, Toure, 20 others for FIFA Ballon d’Or
FIFA and France Football have today announced the names of the nominees for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or. The awards…
World Cup : Ex-Eaglets coaches charge Nigeria to beat Chile
Taiwo Adelu Former coaches of the Golden Eaglets have charged the team to beat Chile in their second group match…
Tinubu promises to lift Lagos sports to enviable heights
Booyamin Ayodeji Tinubu, pioneer Chairman/Special Adviser, Lagos State Sports Commission, who was sworn Monday by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has hit…
Like Nigerians, Canadians opt for change, vote Liberal Party
Americans voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Barack Obama. Nigerians voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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I quit national team for ‘peace to reign’ – Emmanuel Emenike
Al Ain striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has pulled the plug on his time as a member of the Super Eagles, stating…
With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…
Drama!!! Amaechi set to be screened today
It is safe to expect some drama in the senate today, if former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi…
Lagos, Ogun economically, politically important to China – Li Youg
The Deputy Consul-General of China, Li Youg said on Monday that Lagos and Ogun states were economically and politically important…
Pistorius released from jail, put under house arrest
Oscar Pistorius was released from jail late Monday, South African officials said, and will serve his remaining sentence under house…
White House receives Muslim teen falsely accused of making a bomb
Washington (AFP) – The Muslim teenager who was detained when his teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb visited…
Playing golf will help reduce crime among youths – AIG Zone 2
Bala Hassan, the Assistant General-Inspector (AIG), Zone 2, says that engaging children early in sports, especially Golf has help to…
At $2million, I undercharged FIFA, says Platini
UEFA President Michel Platini on Monday in Paris, France said the two million Swiss francs ($2.1 million) he received from…
Police arrest fake Buhari adviser
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said it had arrested a 70-year old fake Presidential Adviser on…
Osinbajo tasks entrepreneurs on graduate unemployment
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday requested African entrepreneurs to focus attention on skills training to tackle the challenge of…
Hajj: Saudi Arabia death toll rises to 2,121
Associated Press – The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121…
How Nigeria, 3 others lost $4bn – Global Witness
A watchdog group says four African countries lost more than $4 billion in shady oil and mining deals and calls…
Sunshine Stars/Rangers clash postponed for Super Eagles
The League Management Company (LMC) says it has postponed until a later date Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture…
National Arts Theatre Lagos, 199 other monuments to be lit blue
The National Arts Theatre in Lagos would be among 200 iconic monuments, buildings, statues, bridges and other landmarks across the…
3 bank robbery suspects shot dead in Delta
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Three suspected bank robbers were last Friday shot dead in Warri by operatives of Delta State Police Command.…
APGA rejects tribunal judgments in Anambra
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra chapter, has rejected the election petitions tribunal judgments involving their candidates in the…
Stipends: Leprosy inmates in Delta barricade Govt House
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Inmates of the Leprosy Rehabilitation Camp in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State Monday stormed…
Why we suspended LG chiefs – Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has denied insinuations that the sack of four local government chairmen in…
EFCC does not pressure suspects to obtain statements – Lamorde
The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has debunked the allegation that suspects who are being investigated…