Ibadan to Crown 30 Kings in One Day, Biggest Coronation Ever
Ibadan, capital of Oyo state will witness the biggest coronation event in its history on Sunday as Gov. Abiola Ajimobi will crown 30 kings in one fell swoop. Some of the Ibadan high chiefs who will......
View ArticleHollywood Stars Hit Trump Over Sheriff Arpaio’s Pardon
Hollywood stars have taken to their twitter handles to criticise President Donald Trump following his decision to pardon former Sheriff Joe Arpaio from his criminal contempt conviction late... [[ This...
View ArticleBaru Urges Nigerian Firms Bid For Oil Fields
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged members of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) to participate in the forthcoming bid round for about 30 marginal oil fields......
View ArticleHanan Buhari’s Debut Photo Exhibition Game Changer — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described a Photo Exhibition by Hanan Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, as a “game changer’’ for the creative... [[ This...
View ArticleImam of Mecca Blasts Leaders Dividing Muslims
The Imam of Mecca’s Grand Mosque has denounced those who “cause conflict among Muslims” as rifts widen among Gulf neighbours and wars rage across the Middle East. Sheikh Saleh Mohammed al-Taleb:...
View ArticleI Have Not Dumped APC – Andy Uba
Senator Andy Uba has said that he had not left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other party over the outcome of the Anambra governorship... [[ This is a...
View ArticleEFCC Recovers ₦409b, $69m in 8 Months — Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between January and August 2017 recovered about ₦409 billion and secured 137 convictions nationwide, the acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu said... [[...
View ArticleIs Riyad Mahrez Headed to Chelsea?
Riyad Mahrez has been allowed to leave the Algeria squad to “formalise” his move from Leicester City, according to the Algerian Football Federation (FAF). Riyad Mahrez could be headed to ChelseaThe......
View ArticleEthiopian Airline Bids to Take Over Arik Air
Africa’s leading airline, Ethiopian Airlines has submitted a formal offer to take charge of troubled carrier Arik Air, which accounts for more than half of Nigerian air passenger traffic, the CNN...
View ArticleHull City Close in on Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa is close to agreeing a one-year loan move to Hull. Hull have held talks with Leicester City this week and are confident of finalising a move before the deadline on Thursday. Ahmed Musa... [[...
View ArticleArsenal Confirm Chamberlain’s Exit to Liverpool
Arsenal have formally announced the exit of their midfielder, Alex Ox-Chamberlain to rivals Liverpool and thanked him for his services. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: joins Liverpool from ArsenalThe...
View ArticleHungry North Korean Soldiers ‘Ordered to Steal Corn’
As North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un boasts of his military prowess and flaunts his high tech weapons to the world, his malnourished soldiers are said to be stealing corn from fields to stave off... [[...
View ArticleDelta Seals 12 Companies Over Tax Liabilities
The Delta Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) on Friday sealed 12 companies, hotels and schools in Warri, over tax liabilities. Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State GovernorAccording to Mr Joel Ogege, DBIR’s... [[...
View ArticlePDP Has Not Learnt From Past Mistakes – Oduah
Senator Stella Oduah has said it appeared the former ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was repeating the mistakes that led to its defeat in the 2015 elections. Senator Stella Oduah: unhappy...
View ArticleHow Far Could the ‘New Nigerian Golden Generation’ Go in the 2018 World Cup?
When the referee blew for full-time at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Cameroon, it was the visitors who were far happier. Nigeria knew that their place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was all-but... [[...
View ArticlePope Francis Injured in Colombia
Pope Francis sustained minor injuries on Sunday when he lost his balance and bumped his head against a vehicle barrier while riding in the popemobile during his visit to Cartagena, Colombia. Pope... [[...
View ArticleNurses Want State of Emergency in Health Sector
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institution Sector (NANNM-FHI), have called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the health... [[ This...
View ArticleWAEC to Re-introduce e-Marking For Tests
In an effort to broaden its scope, the West African Examinations Council International Office (WIO) in Lagos, says it was set to re-introduce electronic marking for its tests. Candidates sit for... [[...
View ArticleAisha Buhari Donates to Benue Flood Victims
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Monday donated relief materials to aid victims of the devastating flood in Benue state which displaced thousands. Aisha BuhariAisha, who made the... [[...
View ArticleMDAs Warned to Seek Clearance For IT Projects
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to seek clearance from it before embarking on any Information Technology (IT)......
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