Keshi,Amodu farewell game for July 23
The Lagos State Government in conjunction with the Sports Writer’s Association of Nigeria (Lagos Chapter) and the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, have set up a committee to oversee the Lagos...
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Adidas and Kanye West expand their partnership with planned sports gear and Yeezy retail stores
Kanye West and Adidas just announced they are turning their Yeezy collaboration into a full-fledged partnership. ...
Clinton, Obama reschedule first 2016 joint appearance
Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama will campaign together for the first time in 2016 when they meet in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, Clinton's campaign said. ...
Paul Le Guen to take over Super Eagles with trusted assistant
Incoming coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Paul Le Guen is reportedly bringing his long-time friend and assistant, Yves Colleu with him....
Detoun Ogwo, Lala Akindoju, Omilola Oshikoya, Sunmbo Adeoye, others set to speak at one day conference
The Beautified Network is set to hold a One-day conference on the 16th of July at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos. ...
Lebanese dupes three Lagos customers, absconds with N170m
a Lebanese and bureau de change operator, Aly Sayad, has been accused of absconding with $487,700 (about N170m) in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State. ...
Literary icon, Elechi Amadi, is dead
Popular Nigerian author, Capt. Elechi Amadi, has died aged 82. ...
Iduoriyekemwen wins pro-Sheriff Edo PDP guber primary
A former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, has won the Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial primary organised...
Violence hit Lagos Nigeria, as BRT kills street hawker
– Violence has erupted around Maryland, Anthony area of Lagos – Several BRT buses have been destroyed by suspected touts after a BRT bus knocked down a traffic trader ...
41 Dead in Attack at Istanbul Airport
The death toll in Tuesday's terror attack at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, has climbed to 41, the governor of Istanbul, Vasip Sahin, said ...
BREAKING: Court dismisses Fani-Kayode’s suit challenging his detention
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by a former Minister of Aviation ...
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Plantain thief given the beating of his life
Another case of jungle justice played itself out in a Nigerian community after a young man accused of stealing plantains was given the beating of his life....
Dasuki said I should give Jonathan’s cousin $40m – Witness
The trial of Azibaola Robert, a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan began on Tuesday, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, presenting its first ...
Donald Trump to give speech on 'American economic independence'
Pittsburgh (CNN)Donald Trump, whose campaign has focused on the decline of American manufacturing, will give "the most detailed economic address he has given so far" on Tuesday, a senior Trump...
Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges in EU parliament debate
The European Parliament's first debate on the UK's vote to leave has been marked by bitter exchanges. A central figure in the Leave campaign, UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel...
First Made in China plane makcommercial flight
China’s homegrown regional jet made its first commercial flight Tuesday, operator Chengdu Airlines said, after years of delays raised questions about the country’s ambitious plans for domestically-produced planes. ...
Clinton Says She Has ‘Work to Do’ on Trustworthiness
that many voters just don’t trust her, admitting, during a rare moment of self-reflection: “I have work to do on this front." ...
Naira falls to 351/dollar at black market
The naira fell to 351 to the United States dollar at the parallel market and slightly to 282 at the new interbank market on Monday. ...
Monday, 27 June 2016
England humiliated as Iceland knock them out of Euro 2016
It’s all over! England have been eliminated from Euro 2016 by Iceland. For the second time in a week, England suffer an ignominious exit from Europe. They’ve been awful tonight and thoroughly deserved...
Sunday, 26 June 2016
Trump aide mum on Dobson's assertion Trump is a 'baby Christian'
Trump is now a born-again Christian, an evangelical leader says, but a top campaign aide declined to comment on that revelation on Sunday. ...
Bauchi uncovers 6,065 ghost workers on payroll
The Bauchi State Government said it had discovered 6,065 ghost workers on its payroll. ...
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Chile beat Argentina in Copa final
Messi put his penalty kick over the crossbar, Francisco Silva converted Chile's shootout finale and La Rojawon their second straight Copa ...
Germany’s Jerome Boateng confident of being fit for quarter-final
Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who scored in their win over Slovakia on Sunday, said his calf injury was improving and he was confident of being fit for the quarter-final with...
Full-time! Hungary 0-4 Belgium
A message to the doubters and haters here. Hungary were a class below but Belgium – especially Hazard – were awfully impressive here. See pictures below.... ...
The latest iPhone 7 leaks
The latest iPhone 7 leaks show what's replacing the headphone port. Apple is coming out with a new iPhone this fall, which will most likely go on sale in September....
Heartbreak for the Irish as Antoine Griezmann brace knocks them out of Euro 2016
It is fair to say this European Championship has struggled to ignite in the group stage, while a highly-fancied host nation have...
Again, Buhari, Obasanjo in closed-door meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ...
Saturday, 25 June 2016
Nigeria’s Team Humane makes it to Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals
The journey to the Imagine Cup World Finals started way back in August, when students began forming their teams at schools all across the globe. ...
Full time: Wales 1-0 Northern Ireland
Wales are in the quarter-finals of the European Championship, where they will play Hungary or Belgium on Friday night. ...
Resident Doctors suspend strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors on Saturday suspended its ongoing nationwide strike and has directed its members to resume work tomorrow (Monday)....
Poland hold nerve after Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka blazes penalty wide
Saint Etienne loves making history. Beyond Hervé Revelli, Michel Platini and Les Verts’ European Cup heroics of the 1970s, this atmospheric corner of the Loire valley has carved itself a reputation in...
Cesc Fabregas wants to dump Antonio Conte out of Euro 2016 - so he can focus on Chelsea
Conte will take over as Chelsea manager as soon as Italy are out of the competition and Fabregas wants to ensure that is sooner rather than later...
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: NIGHTMARE SCENARIO FOR NIGERIA; HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL FOR GHANA, BAFANA
Any hopes Nigeria had of an easy World Cup 2018 qualifying draw to help get the nation’s football back on its feet were shattered on Friday when the Super Eagles were drawn...
Corpers made to carry their beds on their head and march around for waking up late
Guess this is one of the things you go through when you're a Youth Corper. These ones were made to carry their beds on their head and march round the...
AFRICAN WONDER; Equatorial Guinea President appoints son Teodorin Vice President
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang’ Nguema has promoted his first son Teodoro ‘Teodorin’ Obiang’ Mangue as the country’s vice-president, local television confirmed. ...
General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Ministry, Pastor W. Kumuyi pays a courtesy visit to VP Osinbajo (Photos)
General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Ministry, Pastor W. Kumuyi, his wife and an entourage paid a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, yesterday June 24. They met with Vice...
Diplomats From EU's Founding 6 Meet in Berlin to Talk Brexit
Top diplomats from the European Union's six founding nations met in Berlin on Saturday for hastily arranged talks following Britain's stunning vote to leave the bloc. ...
Friday, 24 June 2016
‘Why we cut petrol price to N139 in Calabar’
A fuel station in Calabar, Prosperous Oil and Gas Limited, on Wednesday reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit from N145 per litre to N139, citing the need to lighten...
14 Dead in WV Flooding, Body of Missing Child Found
The body of a child who was swept away in fast-moving floodwaters in West Virginia was found today as the death toll rose to 14. ...
Brexit: Buhari Praises Cameron’s Statesmanship, Courage
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, says the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron “is a demonstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the people, even...
Central banks move to calm jittery markets after Brexit shock
The Bank of England offered to provide more than 250 billion pounds ($347 billion) plus "substantial" access to foreign currency to ease any squeeze in markets and Governor Mark Carney...
US reveals strong evidence of sexual scandal against Reps
Faces of the House of Representatives members allegedly roped in a sex scandal in US ...
Militants kill eight in Lagos, Ogun communities
Suspected militants have killed eight residents of Igbo Olomu, Bolorunduro, Ajegunle, and Oke Muti, boundary communities of Lagos and Ogun states. ...
Thursday, 23 June 2016
From the Oval Office to Investor-in- Chief: Obama considers a VC gig next
As the country holds its breath in anticipation of who will take Barack Obama’s chair in the Oval Office, the president is considering how to get his résumé into the...
INCREDIBLE: 'God is not dead' Big River Turns Into A Dry Land Overnight At Ojodu Berger, Lagos (Photos)
Popular Ogun River which flows under the Kara Bridge around Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State suddenly and turned dry yesterday. See more photos below; ...
EFCC arrests and quizzes former Kebbi gov Saidu Dakingari
– EFCC quizzes Dakingari a second time following his alleged involvement in the sharing of N450 million PDP campaign slush fund...
Buhari appoints Gida Mustache, NIWA MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, as the new Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority. ...
NASU sacks OAU branch over protest, strike
The National Headquarters of the Non-Academic Staff of Universities has dissolved its Obafemi Awolowo University’s Chapter. This was contained in a letter exclusively obtained by our correspondent late Wednesday. ...
