2016-06-30 04:10
Lawmakers of state House of Assembly hold a plenary session right in the middle of highway in Ado Ekiti yesterday, protesting against the freezing of the account of Governor Ayodele Fayose a… Read More
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2016-06-30 03:13
After missing in a penalty shootout, Lionel Messi has retired from international duty making it the fourth time he had been on the losing side of a final with Argentina."For me, the national… Read More
2016-06-29 06:08
The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has annulled the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.The court also ordered the Independent N… Read More
2016-06-27 08:18
ConOil owner, and Nigeria business tycoon also the second richest, Mike Adenuga in huge debt as he is being chased for a combined debt of over $140.5million by two foreign and one local comp… Read More
2016-06-25 20:35
Governor Dickson of Bayelsa state, Ekiti State University Chancellor the Alara of Aramoko, Oba Adeyemi and Sir Oyebode were given honorary award in the 21st Convocation ceremony of the Ekiti… Read More
2016-06-25 20:20
The Main Auditorium of Ekiti State University was filled as it celebrates its 21st Convocation ceremony.Dignitaries across the nation were present to witness the ceremony including the visit… Read More
2016-06-25 11:15
President Muhammadu Buhari has laud the All Progressive Congress, APC for conducting a peaceful gubernatorial primaries in Edo State.Speaking at the breaking of fast dinner with the leadersh… Read More
2016-06-25 10:42
Ibrahim Magu set to go after bank Managing Director over money laundering.Despite being vilified for selective graft war and facing possible removal by some influential presidential aides, C… Read More
2016-06-25 10:26
Obviously, the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was the natural choice of venue for the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In choosing the stadium, the party kept faith wit… Read More
2016-06-25 09:23
It is the grand opening of EXODUS this Sunday, 26th June at 2 Prince Edeh Close, off Abacha road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt, River State.Don’t miss multiple award winner Adekunle Gold… Read More
2016-06-24 14:31
The UK has voted to leave the EU by 51.9% to 48.1%. Leave won the majority of votes in England and Wales, while every council in Scotland saw Remain majorities Read More
2016-06-24 14:04
2016-06-23 18:03
APC senators in the Nigerian Senate today, June 23, declared support for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.Addressing journalists in the Senate,Senator Sola Adeyeye who spoke… Read More
2016-06-23 17:54
Reports have emerged on how embattled Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, allegedly begged Zenith Bank Plc to save him when he discovered that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio… Read More
2016-06-23 17:36
After spending all night at the University Senate Building, the protesting members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife have started celebrating the exi… Read More
2016-06-23 17:24
Governor Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo state governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Godwin Obaseki and others were seen eating corn publicly after patronizing a roadsi… Read More
2016-06-23 17:16
Federal Medical Centre in Bayelsa state has dragged 121 unclaimed dead bodies to court.A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Wednesday, when the cour… Read More
2016-06-23 16:53
Desperate move to stop Saraki and Ekweremadu's trial fail.A last-minute effort by the leadership of the Senate to frustrate the scheduled arraignment of its presiding officers, Bukola Saraki… Read More
2016-06-23 16:43
The Supreme Court has announced it is split on President Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions of undocumented immigrants living illegally in the US.The divide comes as a blow to Pres… Read More
2016-06-23 09:59
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital on Wednesday, June 22, to arrest some suspects in the N4.7billion arms cash probe… Read More
2016-06-23 07:15
Tonto Dikeh celebrates 1million instagram followers.The Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh just reached 1 million Instagram followers, she celebrated it by posting the photo above with the capti… Read More
2016-06-23 06:47
The Spanish Interior Minister, Jorge Fernandez Diaz, has refused to resign after leaked tapes appeared to link him to efforts to smear separatist politicians in Catalonia.The audio appears t… Read More
2016-06-23 06:01
Nearly 200 refugees fleeing Boko Haram militants have starved to death over the past month in Bama, Nigeria, the medical charity MSF says.A "catastrophic humanitarian emergency" is unfolding… Read More
2016-06-22 22:39
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's side were defeated by Radja Nainggolan's late goal in Nice and were subsequently eliminated from Euro 2016, with the Red Devils progressing in second-place.Zlatan Ibrahi… Read More
2016-06-22 22:28
Either side could have taken three points from a match where Antonio Conte rested several key first-teamers, but it was Brady who turned home Wes Hoolahan's cross for victory.Martin O'Neill'… Read More
2016-06-22 22:18
England now lie in wait for Lars Lagerback's underdogs, who made the knockout stages in breathtaking fashion thanks to Arnor Traustason's last-minute winner.An incredible 2-1 win over Austri… Read More
2016-06-22 22:06
The Real Madrid superstar scored twice to ensure his side took a point from a pulsating encounter, and they will now face Croatia in the knockout rounds after Iceland's win.Portugal played o… Read More
2016-06-22 16:26
A huge snake that has lived in the roof of an Australian home for 10 years has tried to upgrade to the master bedroom. Trina Hibberd, from Mission Beach in Queensland, woke on Monday to find… Read More
2016-06-22 14:06
At least 79 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, officials say.Fifty three people died in Bihar. Ten people were killed i… Read More
2016-06-21 22:35
A mystery explosion in a town close to the Libyan capital Tripoli has killed at least 25 people, apparently after a dispute at a shop escalated. The blast took place in Garabulli after clash… Read More
2016-06-21 22:17
Despite losing their first two games of the competition, Fatih Terim's men beat Petr Cech & Co. to take third place in Group D and earn a chance of going through.Turkey remain in with a… Read More
2016-06-21 22:15
Nikola Kalinic cancelled out Alvaro Morata's early effort and Ivan Perisic netted the winner for the Balkan side, who qualify for the knockouts in first ahead of the holders.Croatia condemne… Read More
2016-06-21 19:48
The result - combined with Northern Ireland's loss to Germany - enabled Adam Nawalka's side to progress to the next stage, though they only finished second in Group C.A solitary strike from… Read More
2016-06-21 19:32
The forward struck in the first half to secure the three points for Joachim Low's men and ensure they finish ahead of Poland in Group C, while Michael O'Neill's side finish third.Mario Gomez… Read More
2016-06-21 07:29
A Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, court papers say.Michael Steven Sandford, 20, did not enter a… Read More
2016-06-20 22:46
The Three Lions completely failed to break down their less illustrious opponents and subsequently qualify for the latter stages as runners-up, behind Chris Coleman's Wales.England failed to… Read More
2016-06-20 22:43
Chris Coleman's men dominated from the first whistle to the last in Toulouse as they cruised through to the Euro 2016 knockout stages as Group B winners in emphatic fashion.Wales secured the… Read More
2016-06-20 19:49
The campaign manager for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been fired.A campaign spokeswoman said Corey Lewandowski would no longer be working on it and said the… Read More
2016-06-17 03:12
A robot escaped from a science lab and caused a traffic jam in one Russian city, it's reported.Details later.....Checkout these exclusive products Read More
2016-06-17 03:04
Microsoft has teamed up with California-based technology start-up Kind Financial, which helps businesses and government agencies track sales of legalised marijuana "from seed to sale".It is… Read More
2016-06-17 02:51
Arkadiusz Milik wasted two glorious chances to score as both sides moved a step closer to qualification for the Euro 2016 knockout stages with a point apiece at Stade de France.Germany and P… Read More
2016-06-16 18:15
The Green and White Army got their Euro 2016 campaign up and running with a deserved win over their Group C counterparts in the pouring rain in Lyon on Thursday evening.Northern Ireland got… Read More
2016-06-16 17:48
The US president is to meet survivors and bereaved families in Orlando, Florida, four days after the worst mass shooting in modern US history.Barack Obama will "make clear that the country s… Read More
2016-06-16 17:12
An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency, police have said.Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the floor by her attacker… Read More
2016-06-16 16:10
Gareth Bale had put Chris Coleman's side ahead from 35 yards but two half-time substitutions earned a deserved victory for the Three Lions, with Jamie Vardy also on target.Daniel Sturridge s… Read More
2016-06-16 13:55
The tournament hosts wasted a number of chances to take the lead against the minnows but the Atletico Madrid attacker scored an 89th minute header to give them all three points. Antoine Gri… Read More
2016-06-15 19:25
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2016-06-15 18:33
Nani's goal had put the favourites ahead and they appeared to be on the way to a straightforward victory, but their defensive failings came back to haunt them after the break.Birkir Bjarnaso… Read More
2016-06-14 17:50
Maria Sharapova has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) after being banned from tennis for two years for using a prohibited drug.Sharapova, who tested positive for meldonium… Read More
2016-06-14 15:51
The man behind the worst mass shooting in recent US history was a visitor to the Orlando gay club where he carried out the massacre, witnesses say. Chris Callen, a performer at Pulse in Orla… Read More
2016-06-14 13:58
Fernando Santos' side relied heavily on the Real Madrid forward's goals in qualification and it's made them dull and one-dimensional With nearly 150 million followers across Facebook and Twi… Read More
2016-06-14 13:30
The Philippine president has condemned the "brutal and senseless murder" of a Canadian man by Abu Sayyaf militants.Robert Hall was kidnapped by the Islamist group in September along with thr… Read More
2016-06-14 12:49
Violence has been part of Russian football for many years. Clashes inside stadiums and organised fights away from them are common. But this weekend's mass disturbances in Marseille have thru… Read More
2016-06-14 03:04
The striker latched on to Leonardo Bonucci's perfect pass to finish past Thibaut Courtois before Pelle struck in injury time, as Antonio Conte's men notched a proficient win.Italy sprung a s… Read More
2016-06-13 20:18
Microsoft is buying the professional networking website LinkedIn for just over $26bn (£18bn) in cash.The software giant will pay $196 a share - a premium of almost 50% to Friday's clos… Read More
2016-06-13 19:40
The Aston Villa centre-back inadvertently turned home Zlatan Ibrahimovic's excellent cross to deny his team-mates, after Wes Hoolahan's superb second-half opener. An own goal from Aston Vill… Read More
2016-06-13 16:15
The centre-back nodded past an impressive Petr Cech in the 87th minute as the holders' dominance finally reaped rewards during a frustrating Group D encounter.Gerard Pique scored with three… Read More
2016-06-13 16:01
A group of "well-trained" Russian hooligans were behind the violence in Marseille when Russia played England in a Euro 2016 match, prosecutors say.The 150 Russian football supporters "were w… Read More
2016-06-13 15:53
A Canadian held by the Islamist group Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines has been killed, media reports say. Robert Hall was kidnapped in September along with three other hostages from Canada, th… Read More
2016-06-13 07:38
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has seized a terrace house belonging to a former acting Governor of Adamawa state, Umaru Fintiri.According to The Punch, the house which is… Read More
2016-06-12 22:49
The Three Lions missed a number of chances to add to Eric Dier's superb free-kick, and were ultimately punished by a late sucker punch, with Roy Hodgson's men left with a point Russia captai… Read More
2016-06-12 16:57
New Arsenal signing Granit Xhaka was the standout performer, bettering his opposing brother, as Vladimir Petkovic's side moved level on points with France in Group A.Fabian Schar's fifth-min… Read More
2016-06-11 21:32
Sahara Reporters has made a report that the UK doctors, who examined President Muhammadu Buhari’s ear infection, have allowed him to return to Nigeria on Thursday, June 16. According… Read More
2016-06-11 20:48
Singer Christina Grimmie, who gained fame as a contestant on television singing contest “The Voice,” died after being shot at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, police sai… Read More
2016-06-11 19:42
Testation Media Concept presents a talent hunt tagged "STREET TO SCREEN 2016". Its an avenue for showcasing your talent in any of this three field (Acting, Modelling and Music). You can ob… Read More
2016-06-11 19:32
HOT talent hunt grand finale got EKSU on rolling as 3 contestants were signed by 3 record labels. The program which was organised by Great Minders Foundation under the care of Mr Temitope A… Read More
2016-06-11 19:18
In compliance with the directive of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board that Post UTME be scrapped, Ekiti State University hereby informs all UTME candidates seeking admission into t… Read More
2016-06-11 19:02
Tonto Dikeh's husband, Olakunle Churchill threw a surprise birthday party as Tonto turns +1 a day ago. She took to her social media page to share stunning pictures from the dinner party The… Read More
2016-06-11 18:45
Chris Brown has opened up about his run-in with police in Amsterdam after he was arrested and was told to pay a fine. In a video shared with fans on Instagram, a very relaxed Brown explain… Read More
2016-06-11 09:08
Two blasts have rocked the south Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab, resulting in a number of casualties, Syrian state TV reports. At least one of the attacks was caused by a car bomb. Sayyid… Read More
2016-06-11 09:03
Nicki Minaj joins her protégé, Parker Ighile, on “Remember Me.”The rap queen opens with a venomous verse aimed at an ex. “I’ll never fall, they’ll… Read More
2016-06-11 08:30
Amber Rose stepped out in baggy denim overalls as she ran errands in Los Angeles while she made sure her massive boobs were on display.Checkout these exclusive products Read More
2016-06-11 08:09
Pilots at the French national airline have started a four-day strike that could disrupt plans for thousands of football fans on the second day of the Euro 2016 competition.Air France has can… Read More
2016-06-11 07:22
Libyan forces say they have re-taken control of the port in the city of Sirte, after fierce fighting against militants from so-called Islamic State. Sirte is the most significant IS strongho… Read More
2016-06-11 07:02
Coach Amodu Suhabu on time manager of the Nigerian Super Eagles and Technical Director of the NFF is dead.more details later....Checkout these exclusive products Read More
2016-06-11 06:48
President Barack Obama was in full dad-in-chief mode Friday, clearing his schedule to attend oldest daughter Malia's high school graduation. Only 10 years old when he entered office, Malia's… Read More
2016-06-10 21:46
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2016-06-10 21:13
The West Ham attacker scored a late stunner to earn the three points after Bogdan Stancu's second-half penalty had cancelled out Giroud's opener.France got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a… Read More
2016-06-10 20:51
The Osun State Government has declared Monday as public holiday to mark June 12 celebration in the state. A statement on Friday, by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Moshood… Read More
2016-06-10 20:10
India has rejected Google's plans to collect images for its Street View service in the country after objections from security agencies.Officials told the BBC there were concerns that the ser… Read More
2016-06-10 19:44
Bangladesh police say they have detained about 900 people as part of a crackdown on militants following a series of deadly attacks.Police launched the week-long campaign on Friday, saying th… Read More
2016-06-10 19:11
South African mobile-phone giant MTN has agreed to pay $1.7bn (£1.1bn) to Nigeria over failing to disconnect unregistered Sim cards.The firm was originally fined a record $5.2bn by the… Read More
2016-06-10 18:55
Thousands have attended a farewell procession for boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his home city of Louisville, in the US state of Kentucky. Onlookers lining the roadside waved, took photos and… Read More
2016-06-10 13:42
Imagine what watching Nollywood movies did to these children. Parents restrict your younger children from watching Nollywood films, This is an example of what it can do to them.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-06-10 13:37
Central Visayas Philippines,a young man who lives in Dumagate City has no hands but creates these miniature tricycle models and vehicles. You would never imagine he created themMore pho… Read More
2016-06-09 20:12
Former Bayer Leverkusen, Union Berlin coach, Sascha Lewandowski has died at the age of 44 years old.Bochum police confirmed on Thursday that the former Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin coac… Read More
2016-06-09 19:44
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2016-06-09 17:14
The Bill seeking to reduce the age qualifications for interested candidates to contest for the positions of President, governor and senate in the country to 30 years yesterday passed second… Read More
2016-06-09 16:34
Iworoko people has debunk the demise of the town leader Oba Michael Aladejana after the false rumour that went viral on tuesday stating that The Oba of Iworoko is deadIn a letter from the vi… Read More
2016-06-09 16:17
Nigerian new militant group Niger Delta Avengers has appealed to world leaders to intervene into the country’s affairs.The Avengers in a statement released on June 9, Thursday, complai… Read More
2016-06-09 16:03
Mr Ben Akabueze has been appointed as the new Director General of the national Budget office.According to a statement by Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser on media and publ… Read More
2016-06-08 17:05
Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation for using a prohibited drug.The Russian was provisionally banned in March after testing positive for meld… Read More
2016-06-08 14:43
The former international and Africa Cup of Nations winning trainer has passed on suddenly in Benin City, Nigeria Former Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has sadly passed, months after his wife, a… Read More
2016-06-07 23:02
The Nigerian Navy has arrested the suspected coordinator of the multiple attacks on oil and gas facilities in the creeks of Delta state.Niger Delta militants have vowed to continue the bombi… Read More
2016-06-07 22:57
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the border town of Kannama in the northern part of Yobe state Nigeria.Kannama which is close to the Niger border with Nigeria was attacked on Monday, June… Read More
2016-06-07 22:46
A lecturer at the Department of English, University of Ilorin, Dr Mohammed Idiagbon, has been removed as the head of the department for allegedly wooing one of the students of the institutio… Read More
2016-06-07 20:48
The community of Iworoko has announced the demise of the OBA (alaworoko), Oba Michael Olufemi Aladejana.All residents in Iworoko are hereby advised to stay indoor because of the traditional… Read More
2016-06-07 20:34
Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has commended President Mohammadu Buhari for listening to wise counsel by opting to negotiate with the Niger Delta Militants, especially the Niger Del… Read More
2016-06-07 19:45
Angry fans lost their cool and came for controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo after her attack veteran movie actor, Jide Kosoko, just hours after his wife, Henrietta slumped and died on Monda… Read More
2016-06-07 19:37
Nigerian singer, Falz has just been unveiled as a nominee for the 2016 BET Awards Viewers’ Choice in the ‘Best New International Act’ category.He battles other talented up… Read More
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