2019-08-23 11:02
Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has accused former Governor Rochas Okorocha, of stealing N1trillion while in power.
This was contained in a statement on Friday issued by his Special Adv… Read More
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2019-08-23 10:31
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday unveiled a “Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Centre of Excellence” at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria . Buhari, while inaugurat… Read More
2019-08-23 10:26
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is developing a Diaspora mortgage housing scheme to assist Nigerians living abroad to own homes in Nigeria, the Managing Director, Mr Ahmed… Read More
2019-08-23 10:24
Matteo Guendouzi feels Arsenal are in a much better position to face Liverpool at Anfield than when the two sides met last December.
Matteo Guendouzi believes Arsenal’s summer sign… Read More
2019-08-23 10:14
Three University of Lagos students have invented a vehicular road advance electronic flood level caution device for detection of water levels on major roads.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN… Read More
2019-08-23 10:04
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will join other states in filing a new lawsuit as early as next week to block the Trump administration’s efforts to indefinitely detain immigrant min… Read More
2019-08-23 09:51
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth has called on African leaders to focus on building of infrastructure to consolidate on democracy, security and respect for r… Read More
2019-08-22 15:46
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become a key Liverpool player and offers a similar attacking option to Philippe Coutinho, says Danny Higginbotham.
Chamberlain, 26-year-old England international… Read More
2019-08-22 15:07
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on James Maddison as the midfielder looks set for his first senior England call-up.
James Maddison, 22-year-old is in line to be included… Read More
2019-08-22 14:54
Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has said that the corrupt pedigree of some personalities that now… Read More
2019-08-22 14:49
Liverpool have scrapped an existing proposal to expand Anfield and will now work on a new and “larger” planning application.
Liverpool are to allow existing plans to redevelop… Read More
2019-08-22 14:04
The newly appointed Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has pledged his commitment to ensuring effective development in the Niger Delta region, especially in the area of… Read More
2019-08-22 13:32
Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Manchester United winger Daniel James is no diver and needs extra protection from referees.
Ryan Giggs says Daniel James’ pace makes his falls look wo… Read More
2019-08-22 12:58
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, on Thursday, released its report on the investigation into the rape scandal surrounding the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA)… Read More
2019-08-22 12:54
It appears to be raining babies in Nollywood this August, a few days ago Actress Toyin Abraham welcomed her baby boy and today it was reported by blogger Linda Ikeji that actress Ruth… Read More
2019-08-22 12:26
Godswill Akpabio, one of the ministers sworn-in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday was caught partying and dancing immediately after the inauguration.
Akpabio, a former Governor of A… Read More
2019-08-22 12:24
Indonesia has cut off internet access in eastern Papua to prevent provocative posts online from fuelling violence, after protesters torched buildings, a market and a prison over mistreatment… Read More
2019-08-22 11:55
Manuel Lanzini insists he wants to stay at West Ham as talks continue over a new contract.
Manuel Lanzini is hoping to agree terms to extend his stay at West Ham
It was reported… Read More
2019-08-22 11:32
During the two days retreat for the inauguration of the newly appointed ministers, president Buhari instructed the ministers to direct any meeting appointments to his chief of staff, Abba Ky… Read More
2019-08-22 10:54
The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in the Kaduna State capital has dismissed the petition brought before it by the Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Redemp… Read More
2019-08-22 10:41
Team Nigeria’s taekwondo athletes on Wednesday in Rabat helped the contingent to be placed on the 12th African Games’ medals table with one gold and two bronze medals.
Nige… Read More
2019-08-22 10:37
Emeka Okoroafor, All Progressives Congress, APC, member and winner of the 2019 House of Assembly election for Isuikwato state constituency on Wednesday told the Election Petition Tribunal in… Read More
2019-08-22 10:34
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is poised to enhance digital banking and financial inclusion for robust economic growth.
Mr Peter Ashade, the Chairman, CIBN Lagos chapte… Read More
2019-08-22 10:29
First Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to promote sustainable agriculture value-chain as a substantial source of Nigeria’s economic development.
FirstBank to promote agribusiness fo… Read More
2019-08-22 10:21
Cristiano Ronaldo says the rape allegation against him was an attack on his honour and led to the worst year of his life.
Cristiano Ronaldo says the rape allegation against him led to th… Read More
2019-08-22 10:11
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has warned that public and civil servants involved in corrupt practices will be made to face the wrath of the law.
Obaseki who gave the warning on… Read More
2019-08-22 09:20
Davide Zappacosta has completed a loan move to Roma from Chelsea until the end of January, with an option to extend the deal until the end of the season.
Chelsea’s Davide Zappacost… Read More
2019-08-21 16:13
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a three-year contract.
Daniel Sturridge was a free agent after leaving Liverpool at the end of last seaso… Read More
2019-08-21 15:57
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the ministerial portfolios assigned to Festus Keyamo and Godswill Akpabio by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Festus Key… Read More
2019-08-21 15:31
Leicester striker Islam Slimani has joined Monaco on a season-long loan.
Islam Slimani scored 25 goals last season while on loan at Fenerbahce
The French club will have an option to b… Read More
2019-08-21 14:58
Shehu Sani, the immediate past Kaduna Central Senator, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will end with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Shehu Sani, who used to be of the A… Read More
2019-08-21 14:46
Okoi Obono-Obla, suspended chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the recovery of Public Property (SPIP), has reportedly filed a suit against the Independent… Read More
2019-08-21 14:38
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday swore in the 43 appointed ministers at the Federal Executive Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Buhari who announced the portfolio of each… Read More
2019-08-21 14:27
Ryan Giggs insists Ashley Williams remains his captain despite leaving him out of his latest Wales squad.
The 34-year-old defender has 86 caps for Wales, making him the third most-capped pla… Read More
2019-08-21 14:14
Marvel’s superhero films could lose their most famous character after Sony confirmed Tuesday that talks over its deal to share Spider-Man with the Disney-owned studio have broken down… Read More
2019-08-21 13:38
Popular Nigerian On Air Personality and entrepreneur Tolu Oniru Demuren aka Toolz shared a family vacation picture on her Instagram. The OAP and her pilot husband Capt Tunde Demuren traveled… Read More
2019-08-21 13:37
Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery on a free transfer.
Franck Ribery spent 12 years at Bayern Munich after joining from Marseille in 2007… Read More
2019-08-21 10:38
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has claimed people told him he would be the last president of Nigeria.
Obasanjo said this in Abeokuta while addressing some youths and students fro… Read More
2019-08-21 10:21
An environmental report has revealed the proposed stadium site for David Beckham’s Inter Miami franchise in the MLS has arsenic contamination levels more than twice the legal limit… Read More
2019-08-21 10:05
President Muhammadu Buhari has told his Ministers designate that majority of Nigerians are extremely poor. President Buhari said this on Tuesday at the end of a two-day Presidential Retreat… Read More
2019-08-21 09:25
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says he can retire from the game knowing he has “won the respect of world football” during his illustrious career in the g… Read More
2019-08-21 09:04
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has given reasons why his members would not retreat in attacking Igbo leaders in foreign countries.
He blamed the death of over 600… Read More
2019-08-21 08:49
Italy’s prime minister has announced his resignation as he made a blistering attack on his own interior minister, Matteo Salvini, accusing him of sinking the ruling coalition and endan… Read More
2019-08-21 08:38
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope despite the challenges facing the country.
Obasanjo, who described himself as ‘an incurable… Read More
2019-08-21 08:17
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday named new heads of some Federal Government agencies.
The new appointees replaced their predecessors, who were appointed as ministers by the President. A… Read More
2019-08-21 08:05
Davide Zappacosta has arrived in Italy and is undergoing a medical with Roma ahead of a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Davide Zappacosta is set to join Roma on loan from Chelsea
Roma… Read More
2019-08-21 07:51
The Nigerian stock market reverted to its bearish trend on Tuesday as it lost N27.9bn following sell-offs witnessed in large cap stocks.
The market capitalisation of equities declined from N… Read More
2019-08-20 15:30
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has suspended three traditional rulers in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area over their roles in the crisis between Shitile and Ikyurav communities.
This was contai… Read More
2019-08-20 15:15
The police have arrested Hamisu Wadume, suspected kidnap kingpin whose initial arrest led to the killing of three policemen and a civilian in Taraba state.
Soldiers had opened fire on the… Read More
2019-08-20 14:44
Former Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding as there was no cause for alarm.
Ambode, in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Habib Aruna, spo… Read More
2019-08-20 14:19
Football lawmakers insist instant replays from video assistant referees (VARs) must not be shown inside stadiums until a decision has been made by match officials.
The introduction of V… Read More
2019-08-20 13:52
The Deputy Governor of Kogi, Elder Simon Achuba has dragged the State House of Assembly to court following impeachment noticed recently served on him.
Achuba approached the State High Court… Read More
2019-08-20 13:44
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has denied raiding the residence of the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, in spite a trending video signifying thei… Read More
2019-08-20 13:19
Peter Obi, the 2019 vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied making any public statement about the attack on a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekwerem… Read More
2019-08-20 13:02
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has disclosed that it will deny foreign exchange (Forex) for importation of more items at both commercial banks and the apex ba… Read More
2019-08-20 12:51
The Supreme Court has suspended proceedings to rule on an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last presidential election, for permission to be allowed acces… Read More
2019-08-20 12:40
Former media aide and activist, Reno Omokri has taken to social media to mock Wole Soyinka, following the closure of a venue he intended to use for a symposium in Lagos, yesterday.
The Nobel… Read More
2019-08-20 09:04
The Federal Government has called on German authorities to unmask the identity of and try the Aug. 17 attackers of Sen. Ike Eweremadu in Nuremberg, Germany.
FG calls for the prosecutio… Read More
2019-08-20 08:44
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would keep Vice President Mike Pence as his running mate when he seeks re-election in November 2020. “I’m very happy with Mike Pence… Read More
2019-08-20 08:44
In efforts to rid the nation of the menace of pipeline vandalism, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), yesterday, disclosed that a new performance-based pipeline protecti… Read More
2019-08-20 08:19
Philippe Coutinho says he wants to stay at Bayern Munich “for a long time” to “win many titles” after sealing a season-long loan from Barcelona.
Coutinho, 27-year-old… Read More
2019-08-20 07:58
Paul Pogba saw a penalty saved as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves on Monday Night Football.
Anthony Martial scored for the second game in a row to put United ahead in the… Read More
2019-08-20 07:54
In a clear demonstration of its resilience and strong market share, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half year ended 30 June 2019, recording positive growth across k… Read More
2019-08-20 07:30
The nation’s stock market witnessed a rebound on Monday after two consecutive weeks of losses, gaining N93bn.
The market capitalisation of equities increased from N13.121tn on Friday t… Read More
2019-08-20 07:12
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) is raising the capacity of its more than 45,000 licensed operators to avert the criminal intent of Politically Exposed Perso… Read More
2019-08-19 15:51
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday locked scores of civil servants outside the main gate of the old secretariat in Ilorin, the state capital for late coming.
The governor… Read More
2019-08-19 15:18
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter, has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for its doggedness and the professional conducts of its personnel.
Rev. A… Read More
2019-08-19 14:57
In his weekly column, Paul Merson argues that there is nothing wrong with Manchester City, Chelsea may struggle to qualify for next season’s Champions League and Norwich striker Tee… Read More
2019-08-19 14:01
Ahead of their inauguration on Wednesday, ministers designate are attending a two-day retreat in Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari has just declared the session open. Addressing the minister… Read More
2019-08-19 13:32
Winifred Oyo-Ita, the head of service of the federation, has offered to immediately proceed on retirement in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari.
The widow had been under pressure from he… Read More
2019-08-19 13:14
Former Minister of Transportation and current ministerial nominee, Rotimi Amaechi, has been promoted to the highest rank in the Catholic Church under the order of the Knights of St. John.
H… Read More
2019-08-19 13:07
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Monday said more items will soon be denied foreign exchange from government institutions.
He has also said importers of… Read More
2019-08-19 12:56
Ashley Cole has announced his retirement from football after a 20 year playing career. The former full back revealed on Saturday on Sky Sports that he would be hanging up his boots for good… Read More
2019-08-19 12:42
Unai Emery has admitted he would rather not play Liverpool this season but insists Arsenal will be positive when they face the European champions at Anfield.
Liverpool are the early Premier… Read More
2019-08-19 12:30
Residents of flood prone states are living in fear as heavy downpour is expected in September according to a report by the Nigerian Hydrological services agency. State governments of the red… Read More
2019-08-19 09:40
The Presidency denied on Sunday that the Federal Government had placed restrictions or outright ban on importation of food items into the country.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assist… Read More
2019-08-19 09:35
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says former Technical College, Ikot Ada Idem in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, will be upgraded and converted to a modern Skills Development Center.
Akwa… Read More
2019-08-19 09:26
Super Eagles’ star, Wilfred Ndidi said he knew he would score in Sunday’s English Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City which ended 1-1 at the Stamford… Read More
2019-08-19 09:17
Crude oil prices rose on Monday following a weekend attack on a Saudi oil facility by Yemeni separatists and as traders looked for any signs that Sino-U.S. trade tensions could ease.
But oil… Read More
2019-08-19 09:09
U.S. President Donald Trump and top White House officials dismissed concerns that economic growth may be faltering, saying on Sunday they saw little risk of recession despite a volatile week… Read More
2019-08-19 08:43
Frank Lampard believes tiredness from Wednesday’s Super Cup did play a part in Chelsea’s drop in performance in the second half of their 1-1 draw with Leicester on Super Sunday… Read More
2019-08-19 08:15
The nation’s insurance industry may lose 72 per cent of the insurance business in the Dangote Oil Refining company.
The company, which has insured value estimated at $6.8 billion, may… Read More
2019-08-19 08:05
Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress on Sunday defeated Senegal 60-55 to win the 2019 women’s Afrobasket title they won two years ago.
D’Tigress defeats Senega… Read More
2019-08-19 08:02
Several companies went on offer without bids as continuing decline in share prices at the Nigerian equities market worsened investors’ losses to N1.68 trillion at the weekend. After th… Read More
2019-08-16 15:53
Football governing body (FIFA) on Friday handed a life ban to former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia for admitting that he would receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matc… Read More
2019-08-16 15:33
Adrian is hopeful of starting Liverpool’s match against Southampton despite suffering an ankle injury in a collision with a pitch invader.
Adrian, 32, was injured during post-match cel… Read More
2019-08-16 15:29
Yesterday the news of actress Toyin Abraham child birth broke the internet, it was a pleasant surprise for her fans and even industry colleagues.
Check out first pic of Toyin Abraham and her… Read More
2019-08-16 15:07
North Korea has fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles into the sea and launched a scathing attack on “foolish” calls for dialogue from South Korean President Mo… Read More
2019-08-16 14:51
Eden Hazard will have to wait to make his Real Madrid debut after suffering a thigh injury in training on the eve of the new La Liga season.
Eden Hazard injured his thigh in training on F… Read More
2019-08-16 14:22
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to freeze bank accounts allegedly owned by the immediate… Read More
2019-08-16 13:57
The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife Zeena have landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
El-Zakzaky’s flight, an Eth… Read More
2019-08-16 13:28
Glasgow Rangers star midfielder, Joe Aribo has reacted to his recent international call-up, stating his inclusion to the Super Eagles set up is a dream come true.
Glasgow Ranger&r&hell…Read More
2019-08-16 13:10
The nation’s stock market shed a further N15bn on Thursday as losses in stocks, led by Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, dragged the market lower.
The market capitalisation of equiti… Read More
2019-08-16 12:38
The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from India, where his planned medical treatment w… Read More
2019-08-16 07:48
Defending Champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress have qualified for the semi-finals of ongoing Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Dakar, Senegal.
D’Tigress defeated Democratic R… Read More
2019-08-16 07:43
Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze has been assigned jersey number 11 by Spanish side, Villarreal ahead of 2019/2020 season.
Chukwueze previously wore jersey number 30Villarr… Read More
2019-08-16 07:36
Imo State governor has appointed Nigeria’s football legend Nwankwo Kanu as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports.
Ihedioha made the announcement when Nwankwo Kanu visited him at… Read More
2019-08-16 07:33
To stem the scarcity and hawking of the currency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has released guidelines for the disbursement of lower denominations of the naira through microfinance ban… Read More
2019-08-16 07:26
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has said the deployment of technological innovations and data analytics offer great opportunities in financial transactions, particularly in banking.
The Man… Read More
2019-08-16 07:18
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Pipelines Professionals Association of Nigeria (PLAN), and Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), are seeking collaborati… Read More
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