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2019-09-24 13:14
President Muhammadu Buhari says the government will mobilise Nigerian youths to plant 25 million trees to in order to enhance the country’s carbon sink, and combat climate change.
Spea… Read More
2019-09-24 12:43
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the release the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, from the custody of the Department of State… Read More
2019-09-24 12:01
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will return to first-team action at home to Rochdale in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, after recovering from an ankle injury.
Paul Pogba will also… Read More
2019-09-24 11:44
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after weak manufacturing data from Europe and Japan focused market attention on a gloomy outlook for demand and as Saudi Arabia could restore oil output faster tha… Read More
2019-09-24 11:43
The increase of substandard private schools due to lack of supervision, corruption has resulted in a significant toll of the quality of education in Nigeria.
Major Nigerian newspapers have m… Read More
2019-09-24 10:53
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it did not own, use or operate any official twitter handles and therefore, urged Nigerians to disregard twitter messages linked to… Read More
2019-09-24 09:08
The Schwab Foundation, a sister organisation of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari’s National Social Investment Programmes(N-SIPs).
Justice Bibiye… Read More
2019-09-24 08:59
After Lionel Messi was confirmed as Best FIFA Player of the Year, the votes of top stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk have been revealed.
Liverpool’s Virgil van… Read More
2019-09-24 08:49
The news of the demise of former Lagos state commissioner of Waterfront Aremo Adesegun Oniru and popular On Air Personality Tolu Oniru Demuren aka ToolzO was all over the internet.
The 82 y… Read More
2019-09-24 08:39
Ibrahim Muhammad, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), says the Supreme Court of Nigeria is the busiest and most hardworking apex court in the world.
Speaking during the 2018/2019 legal year, Muh… Read More
2019-09-24 08:18
Jurgen Klopp has been named the Best FIFA men’s coach of the year after guiding Liverpool to Champions League success last season.
All three finalists for the award came from the Premi… Read More
2019-09-24 08:00
Lionel Messi beat Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best men’s player award at the Best FIFA awards.
Argentinian Barcelona player Lionel Messi receives the Best FIFA men… Read More
2019-09-24 07:37
Nigeria has lost about $10bn (about N3.6tn) over the past five decades in non-oil export opportunities in crops such as cocoa, oil palm, cotton and groundnut alone.
The Managing Director/Chi… Read More
2019-09-24 07:26
The Central Bank of Nigeria and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria sanctioned four commercial banks between January and June for various infractions, our correspondent has learnt.
It was… Read More
2019-09-23 15:42
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding is set to make his return from almost 10 months out with injury against Nottingham Forest this week.
Rob Holding is closing in on an Arsenal return
The… Read More
2019-09-23 15:21
Tunde Bakare, the senior pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, says he has not granted any interview on the issues involving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
“I believe the government is perfec… Read More
2019-09-23 14:43
The Network of International Human Rights Organisations and Coalitions say it may soon adopt detained Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr Omoyele Sowore, as a “Prisoner of Conscience&rdq&hell…Read More
2019-09-23 13:51
Oil stabilized near $64 a barrel on Monday, after gaining nearly 7% last week, due to prospects of a faster-than-expected full restoration of Saudi oil output and pressured by fresh signs of… Read More
2019-09-23 13:31
The World Health Organisation has urged countries to increase spending on primary healthcare by at least one per cent of their Gross Domestic Product in order to eliminate the gaps that stil… Read More
2019-09-23 13:21
Legendary Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi wants to return to his former club as manager, but is also keen to manage in the Premier League.
Xavi spent 24 years with Barcelona from the… Read More
2019-09-23 12:47
Moussa Sissoko has urged Tottenham to accept and move on quickly from their “painful” 2-1 defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League.
Moussa Sissoko played 67 minutes of… Read More
2019-09-23 12:30
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has come under attack over his recent threat to report the service chiefs to President Muhammadu Buhari, for failing to honour… Read More
2019-09-23 12:01
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Monday enrolled his six-year-old child, Abubakar into primary one in Capital School Malali, Kaduna, a public school, in fulfillment of a promise… Read More
2019-09-23 11:04
The governor of central bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele ,the Attorney general of the federation Abubakar Malami and the inspector general of police Mohammed Adamu led a delegation to the UK… Read More
2019-09-23 08:22
Senior Pastor and founder, Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has declared himself as the 16th President of Nigeria and successor of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Tunde Bakare, during… Read More
2019-09-23 08:16
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra on Sunday asked President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides to stop maltreating Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
The group alleg… Read More
2019-09-23 08:01
Now that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Amendment) Act 2019 has been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, Hon. Justice CMA Olatoregun of the Federal High Court has ca… Read More
2019-09-23 07:58
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said that N28.58 trillion was remitted to the Federation Account between 2012 and 2016, from mineral revenues, non-mineral r… Read More
2019-09-23 07:47
The nation’s stock market has shed a further N39bn week-on-week as the losing streak extended. Last week, the market traded mostly negative, with three out of five sessions closing in… Read More
2019-09-20 15:20
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Frank Lampard’s youthful Chelsea side remind him of his Borussia Dortmund team.
Klopp built a young team in Dortmund, including Mario Gotze, Nuri Sa… Read More
2019-09-20 15:01
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has “a chance” of recovering from his ankle injury in time to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, according to head coach Frank Lampard… Read More
2019-09-20 14:35
Tonto Dikeh has a message for the people behind a recent protest against Bobrisky.
Tonto Diekh has reacted to the protest organised by some youths against cross-dresser, Bobrisky.[Instagram… Read More
2019-09-20 14:19
Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, says he will report the service chiefs to President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to honour an invitation to a meeting on security… Read More
2019-09-20 13:54
Nuno Espirito Santo says he will not “abandon” any of his players prior to their weekend Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, after Wolves suffered a third defeat in a row i… Read More
2019-09-20 13:06
After President Donald Trump was photographed with wads of dollar bills sticking out of his back pocket, the American leader has explained why he carries raw cash instead of using a credit c… Read More
2019-09-20 12:48
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Abuja directed security chiefs to bring an end cases of crude oil theft in the country.
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, said the… Read More
2019-09-20 12:20
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not worried about the form of Marcus Rashford, despite the forward struggling to score from open play this season.
Rashford has… Read More
2019-09-20 12:02
The House of Representatives has berated heads of security agencies for failing to attend a meeting called by the parliament on the security crises across the country.
The Speaker, Femi Gbaj… Read More
2019-09-20 11:01
Guardian Newspaper: Controversy over Reps move against CBN cashless policy
The House of Representatives yesterday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the cashless poli… Read More
2019-09-19 18:15
Lagos, {19th May 2019} —United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday, announced that the services of its Chatbot, Leo is now available for customers on Apple Business Chat, where its… Read More
2019-09-19 14:52
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja for New York, United States, to participate in the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74) on Sunday.
In a statement issued o… Read More
2019-09-19 14:35
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has told Iran it is time to allow women into football stadiums and that they expect “positive developments”, starting with their next home matc… Read More
2019-09-19 14:21
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Bisi Fayemi, have abandoned parents of the two students of the Fed… Read More
2019-09-19 13:48
Zinedine Zidane has criticised the intensity of his team’s performance with the Real Madrid boss coming under increasing pressure, following their 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
A… Read More
2019-09-19 13:17
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved activities for Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration.
This is contained in a schedule of activities released in Abuja by Director… Read More
2019-09-19 13:02
Neymar can lead Paris Saint-Germain’s challenge to win this season’s Champions League after an unsettled transfer window, according to his former Brazil team-mate Kaka.
Talks ove… Read More
2019-09-19 12:46
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has shown interest in investing and driving entrepreneurship through sports in Nigeria.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, made… Read More
2019-09-19 12:32
Michail Antonio has revealed how financial difficulties and a lack of opportunities during his teenage years left him on the verge of quitting football.
The West Ham forward has just embarke… Read More
2019-09-19 12:19
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently (Thursday) presiding over the monthly National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House.
In a tweet by Mr. Laolu Akande, the spokesperson to Prof… Read More
2019-09-18 15:53
The 25-year-old has impressed at the heart of United’s defence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has committed his future to the club until at least 2024
Victor Lindelof has signed a… Read More
2019-09-18 15:27
The house of representatives has recommended Allen Onyeama, chief executive officer (CEO) of Air Peace Airlines, for national honour for evacuating Nigerians stranded in South Africa at no c… Read More
2019-09-18 14:58
Daniel James has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Europa League clash against FC Astana after suffering a knock in their 1-0 victory over Leicester.
Daniel James will miss Thu… Read More
2019-09-18 14:31
Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, says from the look of things, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s office has been rendered useless, impotent and irrelevant.
It, however, said it wou… Read More
2019-09-18 13:41
The Air Peace boss told the House of Representatives that the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa has brought respect to Nigeria across the world.
Onyema also stated that South Africa… Read More
2019-09-18 13:20
Virgil van Dijk insists he is “not even discussing” a new contract extension at Liverpool.
The Reds defender, whose current deal still runs until 2023, has reportedly agreed term… Read More
2019-09-18 12:30
Tammy Abraham wants Chelsea to take their Champions League “anger” out on Liverpool in Super Sunday’s huge Premier League clash.
The Blues were beaten 1-0 at home by V… Read More
2019-09-18 12:09
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra cannot attack him outside Nigeria.
Ngige stated this in Obosi, Anambra State agains… Read More
2019-09-18 11:53
Officials of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has advised the Nigerian government to find a permanent solution to the challenge of smuggling.
In a statement released on… Read More
2019-09-18 11:06
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has said that no fewer than 817 Nigerians are awaiting evacuation from the country following the xenophobic attacks.
Major Nigerian Newspapers ha… Read More
2019-09-17 16:14
South African authorities have granted landing permit to Air Peace Flight B777 to enable it to evacuate some 320 Nigerians escaping from xenophobia in that country, a Nigerian consular offic… Read More
2019-09-17 15:30
Manchester City defender John Stones has been ruled out for up to five weeks with a muscular injury, says Pep Guardiola.
John Stones has been ruled out with injury for up to five weeks… Read More
2019-09-17 15:08
As the lower chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly reconvenes after a six-week annual recess, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured Nigerians that th… Read More
2019-09-17 14:59
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has admitted he is not expecting to finish his career at the club and has opened the door to a potential move to the MLS.
Hugo Lloris says he could end up p… Read More
2019-09-17 14:16
Former Political Adviser to ex-Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Mr. Charles Idahosa has said the rift between the APC Chairman and Godwin Obaseki will be difficult to settle.
Mr. Charles Idahosa… Read More
2019-09-17 13:10
Sky Sports and Budweiser, the official beer of the Premier League, have teamed up to bring you the weekly Power Rankings.
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham leapfrogged Sergio Aguero atop th… Read More
2019-09-17 12:43
Paul Usoro, president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), says the independence of the judiciary is under attack.
Usoro said this on Monday at an event to mark the beginning of a new judic… Read More
2019-09-17 12:19
Seun Onigbinde, a critic of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, on Tuesday, stated that his resignation from the Buhari-led administration had noth… Read More
2019-09-17 12:01
Neymar has had his three-match Champions League ban cut to two games by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Neymar will now be available for PSG’s third group game against Cl… Read More
2019-09-17 11:32
The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has apologized to Nigerians over the xenophobic attacks that was melted to Nigerians in South Africa. This is coming after the Federal government… Read More
2019-09-16 15:46
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has apologised to Nigeria over the xenophobic attacks in his country.
The country’s special envoy, Mr Jeff Radebe, tendered the apology on beh… Read More
2019-09-16 15:23
David de Gea has signed a new contract at Manchester United until 2023, which includes an option for a further year.
David de Gea has made 367 appearances for Manchester United
De Gea… Read More
2019-09-16 15:00
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared that all the ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari will render their first performance report to the presidency in December this y… Read More
2019-09-16 14:32
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard says the decision of Tammy Abraham to play for Nigeria at the senior level lies with the striker.
Tammy Abraham celebrates after scoringAccording to reports t… Read More
2019-09-16 14:15
Co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, on Monday, announced his resignation as the Technical Adviser to the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba.
He made this announc… Read More
2019-09-16 13:57
Oil prices surged by almost 20 per cent on Monday after two drone attacks wiped out more than half of Saudi Arabia’s crude supply.
The price of Brent crud… Read More
2019-09-16 13:35
Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos says he is solely responsible for allowing Watford to come from two goals down to earn a draw on Sunday.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos endured a mi… Read More
2019-09-16 12:34
The trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, will now resume on Oct. 21 before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes… Read More
2019-09-16 12:02
The manager to Nigerian reggae musician Majaek Fashek says that, contrary to rumours, the artist is in fact not dead.
Umenka Uzoma made this known via Fashek’s Instagram page on Sunda… Read More
2019-09-16 11:55
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has approved the appointment of 180 additional aides to serve as executive assistants (EA) and senior technical assistants (STA).
Umahi had on August 6 said… Read More
2019-09-13 15:38
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been ruled out until October with an ankle injury.
Alexandre Lacazette will miss the remainder of Arsenal’s games this month
The club rev… Read More
2019-09-13 15:30
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are “refreshed” after a much-needed rest during the international break.
Both Mane and Salah, on the back of a long Liverpool… Read More
2019-09-13 15:14
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has suspended his Special Adviser on Budget, Mr Moses Onoh for mishandling official communication.
The notice of Onoh’s suspension was disclosed… Read More
2019-09-13 14:55
Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte has been ruled out for five to six months after undergoing knee surgery.
Aymeric Laporte will not return until January or February
Aymeric… Read More
2019-09-13 14:40
Senator Dino Melaye has rejected his appointment as the Director-General of the Kogi State Governorship Campaign Council.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiya… Read More
2019-09-13 14:00
Tyson Fury says he is willing to put a blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua to one side, if the former heavyweight champion is unable to regain his belts in a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr… Read More
2019-09-13 13:23
N’Golo Kante will miss Chelsea’s trip to Wolves on Saturday and remains a doubt for matches against Valencia and Liverpool next week.
N’Golo Kante is out of Chelsea&rsq……Read More
2019-09-13 12:26
Nigerian Afro music star David Adeleke aka Davido is off the market,the singer proposed to his longtime girlfriend Chioma Avril Rowland.
See Video: Davido is engaged to his girlfriend Chioma… Read More
2019-09-13 12:22
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, to be cautious in celebrating the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions T… Read More
2019-09-13 12:00
President Muhammadu Buhari says he chose to place women in strategic positions of his government, like the financial sector, to ensure effective management of limited resources available.
Z… Read More
2019-09-13 11:44
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says losing an election is not the end of one’s political career.
Oshiomhole was reacting to the decision of… Read More
2019-09-13 11:13
Tony Elumelu, Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation and ICRC President, Peter Maurer Calls for a new Private Sector Led approach to humanitarian development in Africa
Collaboration between hu… Read More
2019-09-13 11:09
Norwich striker Teemu Pukki has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August.
Teemu Pukki scored a hat-trick against Newcastle
Teemu Pukki, 29-year-old beat Burnley&rs……Read More
2019-09-13 10:58
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says that Nigeria will cut down on its crude oil production to comply with the targets set by the Organisation of Petroleum Ex… Read More
2019-09-13 10:45
Following the judgement of the presidential election tribunal over the petition filed by the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the chairman of the ruling All Progressive Cong… Read More
2019-09-12 15:29
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, caused a gridlock in Gwagwalada, along Abuja–Lokoja road, on Wednesday, after spraying money on passersby.
According to report, the gov… Read More
2019-09-12 15:11
Dani Ceballos believes new team-mate Alexandre Lacazette is the “best player” at Arsenal.
Dani Ceballos says Alexandre Lacazette’s understanding of the game is critical… Read More
2019-09-12 14:44
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed that all looted funds in the state would be recovered and kept in a special bank account.
The governor made this revelation while playing host to… Read More
2019-09-12 14:24
At least 22,000 Nigerians have been reported as missing in Boko Haram-related attacks, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
In a statement on Thursday, ICRC said… Read More
2019-09-12 14:06
The Federal Government has asked the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to apologize to Nigerians for willfully dist… Read More
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