2017-11-20 10:42
Senate president Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness on the passing of former vice president, Dr Alex Ekwueme.He applauded the deceased for his contribution to development of Nigeria… Read More
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2017-11-20 10:37
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has hailed the courage of embattled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.The 93-year-old president, who has being under intense pressure to re… Read More
2017-11-20 10:33
A former Oklahoma senator and senior member of Donald Trump’s campaign team in the state has agreed to plead guilty to a child sex trafficking charge.Ralph Shortey, 35, was… Read More
2017-11-20 10:21
At least twenty militants of the Taliban group and loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed or wounded during the operations in eastern Nanga… Read More
2017-11-20 10:17
Three fighters of Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS) shot dead and three others were injured by local residents in eastern Kunar province. A senior commander of Afghan Nation… Read More
2017-11-20 10:07
The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone in the national assembly, Shehu Sani, has warned that failure to keep the promise of paying whistle blowers as at when due may l… Read More
2017-11-20 10:02
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of Dr Alex Ekwueme.He described the former vice president as a good man.Atiku gave his reaction via his Twitter acco… Read More
2017-11-20 09:55
Zimbabwe’s embattled President Robert Mugabe was given a deadline by the country’s ruling party to step down Monday, or face impeachment.The ZANU-PF party dismissed Mugabe… Read More
2017-11-19 19:58
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a patriotic and humble leader.APC said this in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secr… Read More
2017-11-19 19:54
The United States has sharply increased attacks against Qaeda-backed Shabab militants in Somalia in recent days, conducting a flurry of airstrikes in the wake of the country’s de… Read More
2017-11-19 19:46
Chief Tony Nnacheta, Anambra Commissioner for Information and Strategic planning, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for good performance in the Nov.18… Read More
2017-11-19 19:42
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has agreed to stand down after 37 years in charge, news agency Reuters has reported.The ruling ZANU-PF party had given the 93-year-old less than 24 hou… Read More
2017-11-19 19:34
The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Willie Obiano, has won the Anambra governorship election.Mr. Obiano won in all the 21 local government areas of the state with a t… Read More
2017-11-19 15:30
Ahead of the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), there is fresh tension in the party over the whereabouts of about N9billion left by a former National Chairman… Read More
2017-11-19 15:25
Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has won the 2017 governorship election in Anambra State. Going by the results of the Governorship election so far annou… Read More
2017-11-19 15:18
The candidate of the United Progressives Party, UPP, Osita Chidoka has accepted defeat in the Anambra governorship election even as result is still being announced by the INEC.Chidoka… Read More
2017-11-19 15:12
Zimbabwe's ruling party has issued Robert Mugabe an ultimatum: resign as head of state within 24 hours or face impeachment in an attempt to force a peaceful end to his 37 years in powe… Read More
2017-11-19 15:07
All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate, Mrs Nkoli Mmegbuaneze, has won the bye-election in Idemili North Constituency conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission (… Read More
2017-11-19 15:03
Obafemi Martins emerged as the hero for his team Shanghai Greenland Shenhua scoring the lone goal in their 1-0 win over Shanghai SIPG in the first leg of the Yanjing Be’er 2… Read More
2017-11-19 14:22
Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, son of a former PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, was last night allegedly stabbed to the death by his wife, Maryam Sanda.Maryam is the daughter of embattled former… Read More
2017-11-19 14:00
The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed fresh attacks by arm bandits on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun Local Government Areas of the state.The Police Public Relations Off… Read More
2017-11-19 13:55
Bill Clinton’s accusers are sceptical. As the clamour grows to revisit the former president’s history of sexual harassment, abuse of power and alleged rape, and to scrutini… Read More
2017-11-19 13:34
Syrian army soldiers, backed by pro-government fighters from popular defense groups, have liberated a strategic city in the country’s eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr and on the… Read More
2017-11-19 13:25
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and several pensioners’ associations have asked the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja to order the federal government led… Read More
2017-11-19 13:18
Former All Progressives Congress, APC, chairman in Kaduna State, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed has blamed governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai’s style of leadership for the creation of APC Akida… Read More
2017-11-19 13:07
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has provided an update on Victor Moses injury after the 4-0 victory over West Brom on Saturday in the Premier League.The Nigerian international limped out… Read More
2017-11-19 12:52
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State Oseloka Obaze has lost his local government to the incumbent governor of… Read More
2017-11-19 12:44
Liverpool continue to impress in the Premier League 2 after thrashing Everton 4-0 in the Merseyside derby on Saturday night. Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria worked a ful… Read More
2017-11-19 12:24
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 60th birthday, slated for Monday November 20th, 2017. The President in a statement by the… Read More
2017-11-19 12:17
The Federal Government of Nigeria has hailed the recent global endorsement of its fight against terrorism, as contained in the 2017 Global Terrorism Index of the Institute for Economic… Read More
2017-11-19 12:08
With the results of some of the 21 local councils released by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday, indications are that incumbent Willie Obiano is heading for a big… Read More
2017-11-19 12:01
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has advocated the conduct of primary election among national chairmanship aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest geop… Read More
2017-11-18 18:21
Billionaire oil tycoon and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Arthur Eze, has called for support from the people of the south-east for the administration of… Read More
2017-11-18 18:17
Argentina’s Navy said Saturday it was ramping up the search for a submarine that hadn’t been heard from in three days, and at least six other nations said they would join i… Read More
2017-11-18 18:11
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Delta people to engage in actions that will strengthen the bond of unity no matter the political divide.Mr. Okowa made the call on Saturday a… Read More
2017-11-18 18:07
Seventeen years into its existence, the Senate, yesterday, finally reviewed and amended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Establishment Act of 2000 for effective service de… Read More
2017-11-18 14:23
Deporivo La Coruna of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho has confessed that he has a strong dream of wearing Nigeria’s colours at next year’s World Cup in Russia. &hell…Read More
2017-11-18 14:19
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka Obaze has absolved his party of allegation of vote-buying by candidates in the Anambra governorship election.Obaze, who… Read More
2017-11-18 14:16
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Saturday that politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death. Speaking at the public presentation of a book titled: Steppi… Read More
2017-11-18 14:05
The Kwara Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has confirmed that three people were shot dead in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area on Friday.The deaths are… Read More
2017-11-18 13:06
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has hailed the people of Anambra State for reportedly boycotting the ongoing governorship election in the state.Speaking on the alleged low turno… Read More
2017-11-18 12:18
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained why Igbo is finding it difficult to lead Nigeria after the bloody coup that terminated the government of its kinsman, Maj Gen Aguiyi I… Read More
2017-11-18 12:14
Incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, came under attacks Saturday after addressing his supporters at a polling unit, with activists accusing him of violating the Electora… Read More
2017-11-18 11:57
South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the African region was committed to supporting “the people of Zimbabwe” after a military takeover and that he was cautio… Read More
2017-11-18 11:49
Dozens of Zimbabweans in Cape Town have taken to the Grand Parade to call for President Robert Mugabe’s demise. Brandishing placards and waving the Zimbabwean flag‚ th… Read More
2017-11-18 11:43
People wave flags and shout slogans during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Zimbabwe's president on November 18, 2017 in Harare. Zimbabwe was set for more political turmoil… Read More
2017-11-18 08:05
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has declared that he is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.The former Vice President spoke through his median aide, Paul Ib… Read More
2017-11-18 08:02
Masked soldiers were sighted on Friday in parts of Anambra State as the people prepared to vote on Saturday in the Governorship election.The presence of the masked soldiers raised eyeb… Read More
2017-11-18 07:54
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick was on Friday honoured with a ‘Special Recognition Award’ at the Nigerian Sports Award, held at the E… Read More
2017-11-18 07:39
Abdulrasheed Maina popped up about seven years ago when senior citizens needed him most. Those were days when gaunt, weak and shrivelled figures of pensioners were making their way to… Read More
2017-11-18 06:59
Nigeria’s presidency on Friday lambasted people of the South-east, declaring that Minister of Labour, Chris Nigige, would have emerged Senate President, if he was re-elect… Read More
2017-11-18 06:54
Nigeria’s presidency on Friday spoke on President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Ebonyi and Anambra states on Tuesday and Wednesday.It said the visit has clearly p… Read More
2017-11-18 06:50
Davido has a signed a new artist, Peruzzi, to his DMW record label.Davido and DMW made the announcement on their Instagram pages, sharing a photo of the artiste signing his contract.The capt… Read More
2017-11-18 06:45
Anambra holds its governorship election today. The election is holding amid tight security following threats by different groups to either disrupt or boycott the exercise. The Independ… Read More
2017-11-18 06:39
National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress, Hilliard Eta, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is no longer an option for the 2019 presidential… Read More
2017-11-18 06:35
Human Rights Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration lacks the political will needed to fight corruption.Meanwhile he stated this on Fr… Read More
2017-11-18 06:28
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe sits for formal photographs with university officials, after presiding over a student graduation ceremony at Zimbabwe Open University on the ou… Read More
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2017-11-18 06:17
The 26 Nigerian female migrants who died while crossing the Mediterranean sea to Italy have been buried.It was earlier reported that the girls between the ages of 14-18 may have been&n&hell…Read More
2017-11-18 06:11
Today’s election in Anambra will go down as one of the most anticipated governorship elections in the history of Nigeria.Already, it has set a record of being the governorship el… Read More
2017-11-17 22:41
All Progressive Congress (APC) has faulted the Wednesday arrest of Chief Wisdom Ogirigi, the Paramount Ruler of the Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayel… Read More
2017-11-17 22:37
2017-11-17 22:33
Super Eagles are to submit in May a 30-man provisional squad list to world football governing body FIFA ahead of the World Cup.Coach Gernot Rohr will then be expected to pick his final… Read More
2017-11-17 22:29
The home-based Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C of the 2018 African Nations Championship following the draw that took place at Sofitel Rabat in Rabat, Morocco on Friday, Novembe… Read More
2017-11-17 21:48
Some chieftains of political parties on Friday appealed to voters in Anambra to turn out en masse to vote for candidates of their choices in the Saturday’s governorship poll.They… Read More
2017-11-17 21:43
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun,on Friday received former governor of Ebonyi, Martin Elechi and his wife, J… Read More
2017-11-17 21:37
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Friday arrested a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.Anyim wa… Read More
2017-11-17 21:33
A decision will be made on the corruption trial of former governor of Zamfara State, Sani Yerima, on December 5.Mr. Yerima, a serving senator is being prosecuted by the anti-graft agen… Read More
2017-11-17 20:23
Nigerian Male barbie, Bobrisky hs come down heavily on a Nigerian lady who has been passing hateful comments on his Instagram page. The popular crossdresser posted a pho… Read More
2017-11-17 20:17
Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Anambra, Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has warned the Nigerian military, police and other security agencies to avoid unprofessi… Read More
2017-11-17 20:14
The Federal Operation Unit, FOU, Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized a bullet proof vehicle imported into the country illegally.The Area Controller of the zone, Usman Daki… Read More
2017-11-17 20:09
A mass funeral was held on Friday in Salerno, Italy for 26 young Nigerian women who drowned while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. A simple ceremony was held in the city wit… Read More
2017-11-17 19:57
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has told President Muhammadu Buhari to stop being hypocritical about his fight against corruption.He told Buhari to fir… Read More
2017-11-17 19:52
Highly-rated Nigerian youngster James Olayinka trained with the first team of Arsenal on Friday morning, ahead of the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Sta… Read More
2017-11-17 19:48
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe showed no signs of loosening his iron grip on power Friday as he appeared in public for the first time since the military apparently took control thi… Read More
2017-11-17 19:33
Harare - Zimbabwe's military says in a new statement it supports a rally called for Saturday in the capital that will urge President Robert Mugabe to step aside. The statement rea… Read More
2017-11-17 19:29
The Nigerian Navy said it had destroyed over 1,000 illegal refineries and arrested several suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta between January and September.The Chief of Naval Sta… Read More
2017-11-17 19:26
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said on Friday disclosed that it would admit 4,000 new students for the 2017/2018 academic session.The management said 30,000 applied for admission.&n&hell…Read More
2017-11-17 19:21
Christian leaders in Kaduna State have appealed to the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to suspend the proposed sack of about 22,000 unqualified teachers in the interest of humanity.The… Read More
2017-11-17 19:16
The most accurate description of Zimbabwe in the era of Robert Mugabe came from a fellow leader of the struggle against white rule. It was Samora Machel, then president of Mozambique a… Read More
2017-11-17 19:09
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola said negotiations have begun with the Chinese Export Import Bank (EXIM) on financing the 3050 megawatts (mw) Mambilla hyd… Read More
2017-11-17 13:34
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State is leading prominent members of his party, the PDP, on the flag-off of campaigns ahead of the council elections on January 6, 2018.The campaign ra… Read More
2017-11-16 17:36
Nigeria’s crude oil is under serious pressure at the international market, as Asian refiners have increasingly been moving away from their usual favourite, frequently opting for… Read More
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2017-11-16 17:33
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed another property allegedly belonging to Abdulrasheed Maina.The property seized is located at No. 5 Sokoto Road adjacent t… Read More
2017-11-16 17:28
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged the cooperation of the Senate with the Nigerian Bar Association to ensure easy passage of bills before the Upper House.Meanwhi… Read More
2017-11-16 17:24
Officers of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) and members of some civil society groups were on Thursday prevented from gaining access to their headquarters in Abuja by police operatives… Read More
2017-11-16 17:20
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has cautioned the federal government against any form of new foreign borrowing.Mr. Moghalu said this at the 5… Read More
2017-11-16 17:16
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to begin work on the 2018 Appropriation Bill next Wednesday.The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, made the announcement on Thursday, during the plenary… Read More
2017-11-16 13:21
Donald Trump has agreed to allow legally hunted elephant trophies to be imported to the United States from Zimbabwe and Zambia. President Trump’s administration has re… Read More
2017-11-16 13:16
Governorship candidate of United Progressives Party (UPP) in Anambra, Chief Osita Chidoka, says he is confident of winning the Nov. 18 governorship election because of the strong messa… Read More
2017-11-16 13:11
The 32 qualified teams and the final pots for the World Cup draw The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot 4 ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw billed for Friday, December… Read More
2017-11-16 12:42
Many people are feared dead in two crashes on the Kara axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Abattoir area of Lagos State following two fatal crashes Thursday morning. Witnesses… Read More
2017-11-16 12:39
No fewer than 500 local hunters and vigilance group members are being supported by the Adamawa State Government to help in the fight against insurgency in Madagali Local Government Are… Read More
2017-11-16 12:33
The Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, a civil society organisation, has called on states’ pilgrims boards and agencies to reduce the minimum deposit for 2018 hajj fare to N300,000… Read More
2017-11-16 12:30
Oil markets edged up on Thursday as expectations that OPEC will extend production cuts at a meeting at the end of this month outweighed rising U.S. crude production and inventories.&nb&hell…Read More
2017-11-16 12:27
Mugabe’s Downfall: Following a military takeover in Zimbabwe and subsequently, President Robert Mugabe’s house arrest, a video showing Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua pre… Read More
2017-11-16 12:21
As if you haven't heard it enough in the past few weeks, Survivor Series is the only time of the year where Raw and SmackDown Superstars face off against each other.This used to be the… Read More
2017-11-16 12:17
WWE Survivor Series 2017 is being headlined with a ten-man tag match. But with only one participant under the age of 35, is WWE setting itself up for future trouble? On Sunday, No… Read More
2017-11-16 12:08
Angelina Jolie addressed Hollywood's sexual abuse scandal as she delivered a keynote speech at a United Nations (UN) conference on Wednesday (15Nov17). The Maleficent actress, a s… Read More
2017-11-16 12:03
Nicki Minaj would only consider a Watch the Throne type project if she could do it with Beyonce.JAY-Z and Kanye West enjoyed massive success when they released their collaborative albu… Read More
2017-11-16 11:55
The Anti-Kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command has arrested a couple, Ifeanyi Anyanwu and Amarachi Ugorji, for allegedly stealing and selling a two-year-old boy, Ikechukwu Nw… Read More
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