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Oshoala scores 4 goals as Nigeria demolish Mali 6-0

Asisat Oshoala scored four goals as Nigeria began the defence of their women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a…

1 person killed, 15 vehicles razed in tanker fire

The Police have confirmed the death of one person in a tanker fire incident in Zaria, which also razed a…

Abducted wives of Nasarawa Commissioner regain freedom

Hajia Rabi Aliyu and Hajia Larai Aliyu, wives of the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu…

Bandits kill 9 in Zamfara fresh attack – Police

Nine people, including two policemen, have been killed by bandits in a fresh attack in Zamfara. The Force Public Relations…

Final Push: Nigerian Army moves to take over Sambisa Forest

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, said on Sunday in Maiduguri that an operation tagged “Operation Crackdown’’ to…

Sultan of Sokoto commends CBN’s rice initiative

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Anchor Borrowers’ Programme has boosted local…

Airforce destroys another set of illegal oil barges in Rivers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has destroyed another set of illegal oil barges in Rivers. Group Captain Ayodele…

Pornography, masturbation affect the brain, impede productivity

Reverend Paul Ojoh, the Resident Pastor, Shepherd House Assembly International, Jos has said that pornography and masturbation could affect the…

Apapa-Iganmu crisis: APC leaders demands removal of chairman

Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria have…

FRSC begins full enforcement of speed limiters Feb. 1

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday said that violation of speed limiting devices would start attracting fines from…

Breaking: Former Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), kidnapped

Mr Bagudu Hirse, former Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), has been kidnapped, his brother, Chief John Hirse, has confirmed. “I…

Traders reject eviction, seek governor’s intervention

Some traders at the popular Alesinloye market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State have rejected the…

Lagos charges traditional rulers to fight insecurity at grassroots

The Lagos State Government has charged traditional rulers in the state to complement government’s effort by championing the fight against…

Osun in trouble again, receives paltry N305m from federation account

The problem of unpaid and half salaries in Osun State will persist as the state got only a paltry N305m…

World Toilet Day: 1,000 children die daily due to poor sanitation-Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga As the world marks World Toilet Day, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has revealed that 1,000 children die…

Osun State in the last six years

In one of his essays, American author, Wilfred Peterson wrote: “big thinking precedes great achievement.” With the benefit of hindsight,…

115 die in train crash in India

The death toll following the derailment of a train in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state has reached at least 115,…

Ondo governorship election must hold, APC insists

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted the scheduled November 26 governorship election in Ondo State must hold. Reacting to…

Lagos promotes 8,617 public primary school teachers

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the promotion of 8,617 public primary school teachers. In a chat…

The heart and soul of Nnamdi Kanu

In my essay titled “Head Bloodied But Not Bowed And The Ascension Of President-Elect Donald J. Trump” (Part 1) I…

Trump meets rival Romney, hold far-reaching conversation

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney set aside their long-standing rivalry on Saturday and had…

Ronaldo scores hat-trick in Madrid derby

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 39th career hat-trick gave Real Madrid a derby win over city rivals Atletico which increased their lead at…

Police arrest 28 suspected teenage cultists in Delta schools

The Delta Police Command has arrested 28 suspected teenage cultists operating in some public secondary schools in Asaba, in Delta…

PDP urges INEC to postpone Ondo governorship poll

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

LASU plans 6,000 hostels accommodation for students

Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) says about 6,000 students will be accommodated in the first phase of…

Book chats dominate AkeFest programme

Proceedings at the 2016 Ake Arts and Book Festival have been dominated by interactive discussions with authors and experts from…

Barcelona held to goalless draw at home to 9-man Malaga

Barcelona were held to a goalless draw by Malaga in La Liga as they missed the presence of influential forwards…

Leicester lose 2-1 to Watford

Watford scored inside the opening 33 seconds as they defeated champions Leicester at Vicarage Road. Etienne Capoue volleyed the Hornets…

Anichebe scores a brace in Sunderland’s 3-0 victory

Jermain Defoe scored his 150th Premier League goal as Sunderland comfortably beat Hull City to secure consecutive top-flight wins for…

Rejected Yaya Toure’s brace gives City away victory

Yaya Toure marked his shock return to the Manchester City team with two goals as his side grabbed a dramatic…