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Aspirant promises to transform Ondo

Dr Olusegun Abraham, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Ondo gubernatorial race, has pledged to take the state…

We are suffering- Osun Deputy Speaker

Members of the Osun House of Assembly on Monday said the cash crunch in the state had subjected them to…

Budget padding: APC decries Jibrin’s latest public outburst

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday decried Rep. Abdumumini Jubrin, a former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, for disregarding…

Sports now taking over Rio Games, says IOC’s Bach

Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President on Monday said sports was now moving center stage with competitors delivering…

FG releases N420m to revitalise health centres nationwide

The Federal Government has released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to revitalise…

Olymics: We are taking it one game at a time- Siasia

Coach Samson Siasia has assured that his team will continue to take it one game at a time in the…

Abia Warriors’ coach, Boboye, resigns

Coach Kennedy Boboye of Abia Warriors FC on Monday resigned his appointment as the Head Coach of the team, the…

Oloyode resumes at JAMB, commends Ojerinde for adopting CBT

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the new Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has commended the outgoing Registrar, Prof. Dibu…

70 killed in Pakistan hospital bomb attack

A suicide bomb attack has killed at least 70 people at a hospital in Quetta in south-west Pakistan, officials say.…

Pictures: Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi , marries heartthrob

Seyi Tinubu, one of the sons of APC chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his fiancée Layal J. Holm are married.…

67 killed in Ethiopia protests

At least 67 people were killed and hundreds more injured when Ethiopian security forces fired live bullets at peaceful protesters…

Ambode: Egbemode’s confirmation as NGE president well deserved

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday congratulated Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her confirmation as the President of the…

A new lease of life at OAU

As students resume tomorrow – hopefully! – for a new academic session at the Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of…

Kidnapping: Lagos to provide security for traditional rulers

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it has concluded arrangement to provide security for traditional rulers and their palaces…

Lagos begins airlift of pilgrims from August 16

Lagos State Government has announced that intending pilgrims for the Y2016 pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be…

Dozens killed in Ethiopia protests

Protests against the Ethiopian government have left dozens of people dead, activists and witnesses said on Monday following a wave…
Senator David Mark speaks on Ortom attack

PDP Convention: Mark warns against impunity, imposition

Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, on Monday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)against impunity and imposition of candidates ahead…

Retired police officer, son, 2 daughters burnt to death

Retired ASP Anthony Kwame, former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-Gov. Fidelis Tapgun of Plateau, was on Monday morning killed in an…

Disease kills 23 cows, infects 63 in Katsina

An animal disease locally known as “black-cutter” has killed 23 cows and affected 63 others in Musawa Local Government Area…

Budget padding impossible without connivance of executive arm- Na’Abba

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ghali Na’Abba, has called for a proper investigation of the role…

One killed, scores injured as cultists clash in Ajegunle

One person, Endurance Augustine, lost his life while several others were injured in a renewed crisis between two opposing rival…

Olympic medalist’s grandmother dies celebrating win

The 84-year-old grandmother of a Thai Olympic bronze medal winner collapsed and died on Monday while celebrating the weightlifter’s success…

EFCC to confiscate Akpabio’s properties over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is intensifying investigation on Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State. The…

Serena, Nadal advance into singles events’ next round at Rio Olympics

Defending women’s champion Serena Williams started her title defence with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Australia’s Daria Gavrilova on Sunday…

IGP warn Nigerians against denigrating police image

Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police, has warned the general public against denigrating the image of the police whose duty…

Iba Monarch: I almost died in the hands of kidnappers

The Oniba of Iba land, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Oba Goriola Oseni has recounted his ordeal in the hands of his…

Dozens dead, several injured in Pakistan hospital blast

No fewer than 42 people were killed in Monday’s attack in a hospital in Pakistan’s Quetta city. The blast took…

Rio 2016: Phelps wins 19th Olympic gold

Michael Phelps won a record 19th Olympic gold medal as the U.S. on Sunday clinched the men’s 4×100 meters freestyle…

Rio Olympics: Nigeria lost to Argentina 66-94 in basketball

A poor start by D’Tigers, further compounded by the early loss of inspirational player Olaseni Lawal to injury, on Sunday…

Toriola’s exit from Olympics too early and saddening- Oladapo

Olabanji Oladapo, Executive Secretary of African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), says Saturday’s elimination of Africa’s greatest table tennis player Segun…