Nigeria’s Super Falcons battle former champions Norway at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, in a potentially explosive Group A encounter at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims on Saturday (today). The African champions suffered their worst humiliat…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the position of Senate President in the Ninth National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Lawan, said on Saturday said 62 senators have agreed to vote for him on Tuesday. Lawan, who stated this after the li…
Portugal’s meeting with the Netherlands to decide the first ever winners of the Nations League on Sunday sees the unstoppable force of Cristiano Ronaldo face the immovable object in Virgil van Dijk. Ronaldo sat out the early stages of UEFA’s new com…
The Kano State Police Command has banned any form of rally, demonstration, procession or assembly in the state until further notice. The order was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abdullahi Haruna…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to be cautious on the road when visibility is blurred, especially as the rain sets in. The Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Clement Oladele, gave the advice in a statement in Abeokuta on Sa…
Two non-executive directors of Oando have resigned their appointments in the latest twist to the face-off between Oando and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chief Sena Anthony and Oghogho Apata resigned on Friday a week after SEC asked …
A 101 year- old man, Pa Celestine Egboluche, from Amachalla-Owerri, Akokwa, in Ideato Local Government Area of Imo State, who was jailed since 2000 alongside his only son, Paul Egboluche, 41, Thursday regained freedom from Enugu Maximum Prison follo…
The Comptroller General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, on Friday raised the alarm that some officers are still collecting bribes on passport issuance. Babandede, who disclosed this in Abuja during the official decoratio…
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federal, on Friday unveiled the 2019 National Democracy Day Exhibition with a call on Nigerians to reawaken their consciousness on the country’s rich heritage. Mustapha, who made the call in A…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Friday said it will do the needful regarding the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja which ordered it to issue a Certificate of Return to the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rochas …
Ex-beauty queen and entrepreneur, Dabota Lawson, recently celebrated her birthday in a special way after she shared the video of her new home on her social media page. The mother of one noted that she was thankful to God for giving her the grace to …
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Friday announced it had taken over the prosecution of the former Gombe State Governor, Danjuma Goje, for N5bn money laundering case from the Economic and Financial Crime…
The Africa Independent Television and RayPower FM shut down on the orders of National Broadcasting Commission are back on air. The two broadcast houses, shut down on Thursday, resumed transmission Friday evening following an order by a Federal High …
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to Nigerians to continue praying for God’s intervention in the security challenges confronting the country. The CAN Chairman in Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, made the call in …
The president of the Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad, was released without charge in France on Friday, a day after being arrested for questioning in Marseille, the city’s public prosecutor said. Prosecutor Xavier Tarabeux said Ahmad, …
For over four decades, popular actor Yemi Solade has wormed his way into the hearts of Nigerians with his acting prowess. However, the veteran actor isn’t pleased with the bad press celebrities get. Solade in his recent comment on a post made by Iya…
Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, has signed a deal with Spotify to produce a series of podcasts for the music streaming service, which is seeking to diversify its content. “We’re excited… because podcasts offer an extra…
A group of lawyers has challenged Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, immediate past Majority Leader, House of Representatives, to go to court over the criminal allegation leveled against him by some group ahead of National Assembly Speakership election. It was g…
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe, may not be as controversial as people touted but she sure knows how to court the public attention and will definitely send tongues wagging with her latest revelation. The actress took to her Instagram page to revealed…
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused its 2019 governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje, of indiscipline. At a news conference yesterday, Lagos PDP Chairman Dr. Dominic Adegbola said the statement credit to Agbaje on the former PDP D…
A former Abia Governor, Dr Orji Kalu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the dispute between the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole and his predecessor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Kalu made…
The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has queried the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11, over alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn by the Kano Emirate Council. It was learnt on Wednesday that the query emanated from the office of the S…
The outgoing Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday reflected on his four-year tenure as the head of the nation’s legislature and urged his colleagues to be wary of the transient nature of power. He also reviewed the relationship between the e…
The Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, yesterday called for tougher laws against the crimes of kidnapping, armed banditry and state seizure of assets linked to illicit proceeds from kidnapping and other heinous crimes. The IG said…
Colombian superstar Shakira went to a court near Barcelona on Thursday to be questioned over the alleged evasion of 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) in taxes. The 42-year-old singer avoided dozens of reporters, photographers, and television camera…
Former Nigeria international Taribo West says he will not put his money on the Super Eagles winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. In an interview with newsmen, the former Auxerre and Inter Milan strong man insisted that based on his asses…
Bandits were said to have allegedly killed 16 persons in Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara on Sallah day. Confirming the attack in a press statement in Gusau on Wednesday, the Director-General on Media to the state governor, Y…
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee of £88.5million plus add-ons with Real Madrid for the transfer of Belgian superstar Eden Hazard who is now on the brink of a move to the Spanish giants. The Belgian has established himself as one of the finest pl…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has affirmed that the state would soon release hotlines for residents to report their road glitches to the government. He reaffirmed his commitment to collaborate with the people of the state for s…
Esperance have been ordered to return the African Champions League trophy and to replay the second leg of the final. The Tunisian side led 1-0 in Saturday's second leg but Moroccan opponents Wydad Casablanca left the pitch after an equaliser they sc…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Buhari to apologize to the residents of FCT Abuja for branding them a necessary evil. During a Sallah day speech when some delegates along with residents of Abuja visited him at the state …
Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday, took a swipe at his successor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, saying the governor has no programme for Imo people, but preparing the grounds towards squandering the N42.5 billion he, Okorocha, left in…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including two late goals, to give Portugal a 3-1 win over Switzerland in a Nations League semi-final featuring an extraordinary VAR incident on Wednesday. Ronaldo blasted Portugal ahead from a free kick in the 2…
The Army said yesterday that troops ambushed Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno, killing scores of them. Its spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, said in a statement that the troops recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists. Col. Musa said: “Fol…
A 50-year-old Ghanaian artisan, popularly known as Pabobo, has died while working inside a water tank in the Osborne area of Lagos. He was said to have become unconscious while in the tank at No.8B Ondo Street, Osborne Foreshore, Ikoyi, around 4.45p…
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has allegedly ordered nine permanent secretaries in the state civil service to go on compulsory retirement. It was gathered that some of the affected senior civil servants were not up to the 60 years mandatory…
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