2019-09-12 13:50
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has been given a new “long-term” contract after an impressive start to the season for the Premier League club.
Joe Willock has impressed Arsena… Read More
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2019-09-12 12:57
A member of the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Justice Sheriff Hafizu, has said there were enough evidence to prove that Senator Godswill Akpa… Read More
2019-09-12 12:14
The Hong Kong bourse’s audacious £32bn bid for the London Stock Exchange faces rejection amid doubts about political risk and deal structure, according to people briefed on the o… Read More
2019-09-12 11:49
The Presidential Election Tribunal yesterday dismissed the petition of the people’s democratic party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar against the results of the February 2019 presidential e… Read More
2019-09-12 11:44
Patrice Evra has returned to Manchester United to complete his coaching badges.
Patrice Evra played for Nice, Monaco, Man Utd, Juventus, Marseille, West Ham and the France national side… Read More
2019-09-12 10:41
Lionel Messi admitted he does not think Barcelona did “all they could” to bring Neymar back to Spain from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Lionel Messi (left) wanted Neymar t… Read More
2019-09-12 10:23
A 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nnemdi Ozoemena, has emerged the runner-up in the senior category of the 2019 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition.
Mr Blackson Bayewumi, Country Dir… Read More
2019-09-12 10:15
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday became the first governor of a PDP state to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on the validation of his re-election by the Presidential Election… Read More
2019-09-12 09:43
Following the immense success of its drama series, The Men’s Club (TMC), REDTV is about to launch its own chat show, Red Hot Topics. The show follows a panel of young people discu… Read More
2019-09-12 09:27
The Secretary General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammed Barkindo, has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for its ongoing ref… Read More
2019-09-12 09:14
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved 7.2 per cent as new Value Added Tax rate for the country, up from the current 5 per cent.
However, a decision has yet to be taken on the… Read More
2019-09-11 15:40
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes David Luiz can “learn from his mistakes on the pitch”, but claims the centre-back is “comfortable” at the Emirates St… Read More
2019-09-11 15:09
Marcelino has been sacked as Valencia head coach just three matches into the new La Liga season.
Valencia have sacked head coach Marcelino just three matches into the season
Marcelino… Read More
2019-09-11 14:42
French Ligue 1 side, Lille have congratulated Victor Osimhen for his maiden goal for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’ s friendly against Ukraine at the Dnipro Arena.
Osimhen is… Read More
2019-09-11 14:02
Fire on Wednesday gutted the Apata Ibadan depot of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation.
The incident, according to an official of the Corporation who spoke with our correspondent occu… Read More
2019-09-11 13:28
It was another record-breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo, despite Robbie Keane’s best efforts to steer him away.
Ronaldo also scored four goals against Andorra in 2016
The Juven… Read More
2019-09-11 12:17
Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, has assured that the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) will cover all the 36 states and the FCT.
Adamu gave the ass… Read More
2019-09-11 12:17
Nigerian media mogul and entrepreneur Mo Abudu turns 55 today. The stunningly beautiful mother of two took to her Instagram page to share pictures from her birthday shoot.
Mo Abudu is stunni… Read More
2019-09-11 11:44
Raheem Sterling has revealed Jadon Sancho was “begging” the Manchester City forward to assist him for his first international goal the night before England’s win over Kosov… Read More
2019-09-11 11:17
The First batch of 84 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday at 2 p.m. local time via the Murtala Mohammed International Lagos in company of offi… Read More
2019-09-11 10:52
SHELL Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Joint Venture loses about N202 million revenue daily to activities of criminals in the Niger Delta.
The company attributed the loss to a… Read More
2019-09-11 10:40
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says he has been fighting corruption without political interference.
Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, qu… Read More
2019-09-11 10:31
Atiku wins first round at Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as court ruled that non joinder of Vice President Osinbajo cannot render the judgement a nullity.
The Presidential Election… Read More
2019-09-11 10:07
The election tribunal petition will deliver its verdict about the results of the February 2019 presidential election, the trial commenced after the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party… Read More
2019-09-11 09:42
Nigeria’s Under-23 football team on Tuesday defeated their Sudanese counterparts 5-0 in the second leg of their 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifier.
The win ensured the team secured their qua… Read More
2019-09-11 09:35
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he would like to join his former club team-mate Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht when he leaves Manchester City.
Vincent Kompany and Kevin De Bruyne celebrate C… Read More
2019-09-10 15:51
Nabil Fekir says he still remains confused with Liverpool regarding the reasons behind his failed transfer to the club from Lyon last year.
Nabil Fekir joined Real Betis from Lyon this s… Read More
2019-09-10 15:29
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he had to leave Arsenal to “get pleasure playing football again”, as he joined Roma on loan this summer.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he “wasn’… Read More
2019-09-10 14:29
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $40 million worth of jewellery seized from the residence of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resourc… Read More
2019-09-10 13:27
Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Gospel Church, Adewale Giwa has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to offer victims of xenophobia automatic jobs with a vi… Read More
2019-09-10 12:38
There was panic along Bakin Ruwa area of Kaduna State as three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, were reportedly killed by the police during their Ashura Procession on Tuesday.
The… Read More
2019-09-10 12:21
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his party have called on the tribunal to sack President Muhammadu B… Read More
2019-09-10 12:05
Another day, another pair of parliamentary defeats for United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson again tried and again failed, to call a snap general election… Read More
2019-09-10 10:43
Sergio Ramos has lauded Paul Pogba as “one of the great players” and is hopeful the Manchester United midfielder will join him at Real Madrid in the future.
Paul Pogba has pl… Read More
2019-09-10 10:17
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed the judgment of the Kogi State National and State Houses of Assembly Election T… Read More
2019-09-10 10:16
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the voluntary evacuation of Nigerians that are willing to return from South Africa. This is coming after the xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South… Read More
2019-09-10 09:36
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will visit Adamawa on Sept. 10 to inaugurate the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). The plan which is to run from 2019-2028, is an initiative o… Read More
2019-09-10 09:29
Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Daniel James is unstoppable at times after the winger secured victory over Belarus with another impressive goal.
Daniel James curled home a superb 17th-minute w… Read More
2019-09-10 09:29
The UN Children Education Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders have called for a functional educational system to help Nigerian youths achieve their dreams.
They also drew the attention of t… Read More
2019-09-10 09:21
The rift between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, may have ended as the labour union on Monday congratulated him on his reapp… Read More
2019-09-10 09:07
Scotland suffered more Hampden agony as a 4-0 defeat by Belgium made it four losses from six European Qualifiers.
Kevin De Bruyne set up first-half goals for Romelu Lukaku, Thomas Vermaelen… Read More
2019-09-09 15:59
The Aare Ona Kankafo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has partly blamed Nigerians for the xenophobic attacks unleashed on them by South Africans.
Gani Adams who declared support for the actions tak… Read More
2019-09-09 15:41
Chelsea full-back Emerson has taken to social media to say his injury “is nothing serious”, after he limped off during Italy’s 2-1 win over Finland on Sunday evening.
E… Read More
2019-09-09 15:09
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Monday upheld the election of governor Nasir El-Rufai as the winner of the March 9 governorship election in the state.
The Chairma… Read More
2019-09-09 14:23
Wife of popular Nigerian singer Busola Dakolo has told a high court in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, that she demands an apology letter from the alleged rapist pastor Biodun Fatoyin… Read More
2019-09-09 14:09
Activities have resumed at Shoprite and DStv offices at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos, days after protesters targetted South African-owned businesses across the country over the xenophobic at… Read More
2019-09-09 13:37
Donald Trump has called off a secret meeting with the Taliban in the US, throwing the fragile peace negotiations aimed at ending the 18 year war in Afghanistan into doubt.
The US president t… Read More
2019-09-09 13:19
The Pope arrived in Mauritius on Monday for the last leg of his African tour that has already taken him to Mozambique and Madagascar. The pope is scheduled to say Mass and meet with civil au… Read More
2019-09-09 11:59
Zenith Bank’s Aspire music festival debuts Lagos, featuring Nigeria’s top artistes.
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, is set to light up the social… Read More
2019-09-09 11:46
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign after the minister of Information Lai Mohammed allegedly admitted that he didn’t possess the required… Read More
2019-09-09 10:47
Romelu Lukaku is in the shape of his life and ready for one of the biggest chapters in his career with Inter Milan, according to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.
Lukaku finally secured his des… Read More
2019-09-09 10:00
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and nonlethal bullets at anti-government protesters on Sunday evening as demonstrations escalated across the city following a peaceful march to the U.S. consu… Read More
2019-09-09 09:21
The recent closure of Nigeria’s borders has significantly led to a reduction in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, out of Nigeria, the Nigerian National… Read More
2019-09-09 09:17
The Zimbabwean government plans a state funeral for longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in a sports stadium in Harare next Saturday, with a burial ceremony a day later, it said in memo sent to emba… Read More
2019-09-09 09:07
More than 29 people were killed in twin militant attacks in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, local media reported Monday.
Both attacks occurred in the northern Sanmatenga province. A van loa… Read More
2019-09-09 08:59
Senator Dino Melaye, on Sunday, denied being the father of former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss’ baby.
Dino Melaye made the denial on his official Twitter handle. The Senat… Read More
2019-09-09 08:52
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team D’Tigers have secured a ticket for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after beating China 86-73 at the FIBA World Cup game played at the Gy… Read More
2019-09-09 08:38
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been dragged before the International Criminal Court, ICC, in the Hague.
A criminal complaint was lodged against Nnamdi Kanu… Read More
2019-09-09 08:03
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesome Wike on Sunday says he has nothing against Islam or any faith.
Wike made the remarks while showing the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) an… Read More
2019-09-09 07:53
One person died on Sunday when suspected hoodlums attacked an electoral officer for announcing Mr Abdullahi Suleiman Chukuba as the winner of chairmanship primary for Shiroro Local Governmen… Read More
2019-09-06 15:50
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Government and people of Zimbabwe over the passing of the founding father and former President, Robert Mugabe, at 95.
Buhari expresses his co… Read More
2019-09-06 15:32
Nigerian carrier Arik Air on Friday resumed flights to Osubi Airport, Warri, a few months after the airline suspended services on the route.
The Chief Executive Officer, Arik Air, Capt. Roy… Read More
2019-09-06 14:17
Nollywood actor Blossom Chukujekwu and his wife Maureen Esisi are reportedly over. The reports circulating on social media is that the marriage has hit rock bottom.
Actor Blossom Chukujekwu… Read More
2019-09-06 13:59
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the House is ready to authorise legal funding for Nigerians in South Africa who wish to take legal action against identified p… Read More
2019-09-06 13:28
Norwich’s Teemu Pukki, Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Manchester City trio Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne have been nominate… Read More
2019-09-06 13:09
A bipartisan coalition led by New York state attorney general (AG) is launching an antitrust investigation into Facebook Inc to probe whether it has stifled competition and put users at… Read More
2019-09-06 12:33
Serena Williams moved to the brink of a record equaling 24th career Grand Slam title on Thursday storming past Elina Svitolina 6-3 6-1 to book her spot in the U.S. Open final.
Since returnin… Read More
2019-09-06 12:22
Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers defeated Cote d’Ivoire 83-66 and moved a step closer to claiming the sole Africa Olympic ticket at the FIBA Worl… Read More
2019-09-06 12:10
American musician, Nicki Minaj says she has “decided to retire and have a family”. The rapper made the announcement on Thursday via her Twitter page @nickiminaj.
She said, &ldqu&hell…Read More
2019-09-06 11:58
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the xenophobic attacks going on across Africa.
Jonathan spoke during a keynote address he presented on Thursday at the ongoing… Read More
2019-09-06 09:35
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the on-going migrant e-registration exercise is a continuous process. NIS Comptroller-General, Mr Muhammad Babandede, said this in a statement by t… Read More
2019-09-06 09:25
The South African Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, on Thursday confirmed the closure of the country’s missions in Nigeria.
Bobby Moroe told reporters in Abuja on Thurs… Read More
2019-09-06 09:18
Madagascar has pulled out of Saturday’s planned friendly match hastily arranged by the South African Football Association after their initial opponent Zambia pulled out of the friendly… Read More
2019-09-06 08:55
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari gave him a bail out of about N30.8 billion to clear salary arrears of workers in the state.
Yahaya Bello insist… Read More
2019-09-06 08:40
Spain made it five wins out of five in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by earning a scrappy 2-1 victory in Romania on Thursday despite playing the final stages with 10 men after defender… Read More
2019-09-06 08:12
Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said.
“It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on… Read More
2019-09-06 07:56
David McGoldrick’s first international goal rescued a vital point for the Republic of Ireland as they drew 1-1 with Switzerland in Group D of Euro 2020 qualifying.
McGoldrick cancelled… Read More
2019-09-06 07:41
Wilfred Ndidi’s goal against Chelsea has been selected for the goal of the month by Leicester City.
Can Ndidi’s goal win the award?Ndidi will battle four other players name… Read More
2019-09-06 07:31
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to nationalise South African businesses in Nigeria.
Oshiomhole made th… Read More
2019-09-06 07:20
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has challenged the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) to evolve an effective self-regulation that would ensure full compliance of… Read More
2019-09-05 16:23
Top Nigerian female musician Tiwatope Savage aka Tiwa Savage just dropped her first single under her new record label, its titled 49-99.
Tiwa Savage who is signed under Universal records ha… Read More
2019-09-05 15:46
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it will allocate 500 million dollars from its Nigeria-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Fund to support Nigerian manufacturers.
Accordin… Read More
2019-09-05 15:39
Popular Hollywood Actor,Kevin Hart has suffered three separate fractures to his spine when he was involved in a car accident at the weekend.
The 40-year-old actor was involved in an accide… Read More
2019-09-05 14:57
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered yet another blow Thursday when his brother announced his resignation as a junior minister and from parliament.
Jo Johnson tweeted his resignatio… Read More
2019-09-05 14:24
Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, says the federal government will send the 2020 budget proposal to the national assembly by the end of September.
Zainab Ahmed… Read More
2019-09-05 13:31
Zamfara State government has said it would spend N8.631 billion for the construction of modern Ruga settlements in the state.
Governor Bello Matawalle made this known on Wednesday during the… Read More
2019-09-05 13:10
Nigeria’s leading anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, revealed that it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of assets traced… Read More
2019-09-05 12:56
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Nigerian Navy have pledged deeper collaboration to tackle crude oil theft and attacks on oil and gas facilities.
The two organisations cam… Read More
2019-09-05 12:05
Jim Ovia, Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, has withdrawn from the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) holding in South Africa.
Jim Ovia, who was already at the event, said he was withdrawing foll… Read More
2019-09-05 11:48
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on Wednesday appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria and South Africa.
Many Nigerians hav… Read More
2019-09-05 08:43
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Yahaya Bello, and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) of masterminding the disruption of the party’s governorship primary… Read More
2019-09-05 08:13
The UK faces a return to the working conditions of the Victorian age, the head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned.
Frances O’Grady, the TUC’s general secretary, t… Read More
2019-09-05 08:00
Nemanja Matic says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to hold himself responsible if Manchester United do not compete for the Premier League title.
Nemanja Matic has made just one appearance… Read More
2019-09-05 07:41
The proprietor of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, has provided an aircraft to evacuate Nigerians who wished to return home on account of the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The airc… Read More
2019-09-05 07:32
Protests against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa continued on Wednesday with the Federal Government declaring that Nigeria would boycott the World Economic Forum on Africa sc… Read More
2019-09-05 07:11
The Nigerian equities market’s gaining streak came to a close yesterday, as losses incurred by most blue-chip stocks dragged market indices. The development caused the market capitalis… Read More
2019-09-04 16:00
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday condemned the reprisal attack on some businesses believed to be owned by South Africans in Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu vowed to deal with trou… Read More
2019-09-04 15:18
Granit Xhaka has hit back at his critics in the wake of the north London derby and insists Arsenal deserve more credit than they receive.
Xhaka came under scrutiny at the weekend after he fo… Read More
2019-09-04 14:35
Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, has denied allegations that the president is keeping silent over the attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Speaking during a Channels T… Read More
2019-09-04 14:16
Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend diplomatic ties with South Africa
Ekweremadu in a statement signed by his Medi… Read More
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