The relationship between music stars, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, over the past months has been likened to be intimate and romantic, as the duo have been pictured together on several occasions and this has stirred up questions of whether the two are mor…
Yet again, Ronaldo fails to score as Juventus beat Lazio
Cristiano Ronaldo made a winning home debut for Italian champions Juventus with Miralem Pjanic and Mario Mandzukic scoring in a 2-0 win over Lazio on Saturday. Ronaldo, 33, played a role in Mandzukic’s second goal of the night on 75 minutes after Pja…

I want you to be as ruthless as humanly possible – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged military personnel deployed to Katsina State, saddled with the task of fighting bandits in Zamfara, to be `as ruthless as humanly possible’ in carrying out their assignment. “As your C-in-C, I want you to be…

I'm not losing sleep over APC’s plot to impeach me - Saraki
The president of Nigeria Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Saturday said he was not losing sleep over the plot to impeach him by some Senators and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Saraki who spoke to newsmen in Asaba after a closed doo…

Why students fail examination – Boy with highest UTME score
Israel Galadima, 17- year-old boy with highest score in the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has identified lack of focus, poor preparation, peer pressure and lack of concentration as some of the reasons that make students fail…
Sharing N5,000 cannot end poverty – Ex-Anambra Governor
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme of the Federal Government, stating that it cannot address the poverty in the country. The sharing of N5,000 to indigent citizens, he noted, cannot…
EPL: Arsenal record first competitive win under Emery
Arsenal recorded their first Premier League win under new manager Unai Emery after Issa Diop’s own goal and Danny Welbeck’s late strike saw West Ham fall to their third straight defeat. The defensively frail Gunners came from behind to lead in fortu…
EPL: Man City falter in title race, held at Wolves
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his side have “nothing to prove” after they held Manchester City to a draw at Molineux, with Aymeric Laporte’s header rescuing a point for the champions. Pep Guardiola’s side came here on the back of convincin…
Multichoice appeals court order, insists on new DSTV, GoTV tariffs
MultiChoice Nigeria said on Friday it filed an appeal against last Monday’s order of the Federal High Court, Abuja stopping it from increasing subscription rates to its cable television services. But, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) insists th…
19 killed in hotel fire, 23 injured
A fire tore through a hot springs hotel in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin before dawn on Saturday, killing 19 people and causing 23 others to be taken to hospital, city officials said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at…
Man commits suicide after taking ‘Igbo’
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an incident that led to a 24-year old man committing suicide after an overdose of marijuana. The spokesman of the command, SP. Ebere Amaraizu, made the announcement in in Enugu today…
USAID gives $26.5 million to support Nigeria
Nigeria has won a new funding of $26.5 million to support health care and good governance, courtesy of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The agency said at the weekend that the additional support to Nigeria was made because of t…
IG orders SARS operatives to wear uniform for identification
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr .Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad to wear police uniforms with full identification, pending the launch of new FSARS uniform. The force Spokesman, Acting Deputy Commissioner of P…
China blasts Trump’s ‘irresponsible’ accusations over North Korea
China on Saturday denounced Donald Trump’s accusation that Beijing is stalling efforts to disarm North Korea as “irresponsible” after the US president said an upcoming trip to Pyongyang by his top envoy had been cancelled due to lack of progress on …
Be ruthless in fighting bandits, Buhari tells Military
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged military personnel deployed to Katsina State, saddled with the task of fighting bandits in Zamfara, to be “as ruthless as humanly possible” in carrying out their assignment. The president gave the challenge …
‘If you don’t have your PVC, don’t complain of bad governance’
The General Overseer of God First Ministries, Bishop Isaac Idahosa has joined in voices calling on Nigerians to ensure that they get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) as he said that no Nigerian should complain of bad governance if they do not have …
Go for political offices, SDP urges Nigerian youths
The leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State on Saturday urged youths to actively participate in politics in order to be part of the decision-making body that would shape the future of the country. Its chairman, Korede Duyile, s…
2019: Recent APC victories, signs of things to come — Buhari boasts
President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that the string of victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly by-elections conducted in Bauchi, Katsina and Kogi states recently is sufficient proof that the 2019 elec…
My life under threat - Benue governor
Benue State governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom yesterday alleged threats to his life and those of his security aides. The governor, who spoke at an interactive session between the church, traditional institution and other stakeholders on peaceful elections …
Police summon Fani-Kayode over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement
Controversial politician, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been asked to report at the national headquarters of the Police in Abuja on Tuesday over alleged criminal offences. The police ‘invitation’ dated August 20 alleges criminal conspiracy, defamation, inci…
Manchester United’s France star set to join Sevilla
Manchester United star, Anthony Martial is set for a move to Sevilla. The forward would be allowed by the club to resurrect his career at the Spanish side this season. Premier League sides, Chelsea and Tottenham were linked with a move for the Franc…
Allegri warns Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus manager, Max Allegri has sent out a warning to forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of his side’s clash with Lazio on Saturday evening in Serie A fixture. Allegri said he’s not afraid to bench the Portuguese international when they face Lazio …
Jonathan’s administration outperformed Buhari’s administration – Reno
Reno Omokri aide to the former President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Jonathan’s administration outperformed the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Reno in a statement titled ‘Sadly, Nigeria has a Pinocchio for a Vice President!’ said …
Mohaglu stages protest over incarceration of Biafra women in Owerri
The Presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, Mr. Kingsley Mohaglu, Friday staged a one man protest to Owerri prison, demanding for the immediate release of 127 Pro Biafra women remanded in the prison. But in what could be describe…
ASUU urges Osun, Oyo Govts to bailout LAUTECH
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has urged Osun and Oyo state governments to hasten measures that would bail out Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho from its deplorable condition. The ASUU Zonal…
Militant herdsmen planning to kidnap and kill me, says Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom has raised concern over his safety following the enactment of the grazing law in the state saying that he got intelligence report that militant herdsmen were planning to kidnap him along the busy Makurdi-Lafia road and thereaft…
NBC threatens to sanction Ondo State TV for alleged anti-Fayose broadcast
The National Broadcasting Commission says it will sanction Ondo State Television Service for broadcasting hate speech against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti during the recent governorship election in the state. Director-General of the Commission, …
Rohr releases list of players for AFCON qualifier
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, on Friday released the list of players invited for the African Cup Of Nations qualifier coming up in Seychelles. The Nigeria Football Federation revealed the list on its Twitter handle, @thenff. The team includes: …
Zidane ‘accepts’ to takeover from Mourinho at Manchester United
Former Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has informed close associates that he is interested in taking over at Manchester United. Current United boss, Jose Mourinho is under intense pressure after public outburst with Paul Pogba and other players. H…
Shehu Sani pledges support for Buhari’s re-election bid, gives reason for not leaving APC
I regret my attempt to migrate to Europe – Libyan returnee
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Youths raze police station over alleged shooting of undergraduate by SARS
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CLO wants US, UK, EU to revoke Oshiomhole, Akpabio, Omo-Agege’s visas
The Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, has petitioned the embassies of five western countries in Nigeria seeking the revocation of the visas of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; Senator Ovie Omo-A…
I was mocked, called stupid by friends – Security man who returned huge cash, valuables
2019: Rousing welcome awaits as Atiku storms Lagos
Lagos State Coordinator for Atikulated Agenda 2019, a pressure group for Atiku Abubakar presidential ambition, Bishop Victor Enweruezo, has said preparations are in top gear to welcome the presidential aspirant to Lagos. Enweruezo told newsmen in La…
"INEC should use electronic voting to tackle electoral malpractices"
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Third Mainland bridge closure: Tankers, trucks take over alternative routes
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