2019 General Elections an Improvement From 2015 — EU
European Union Election Observation Mission ( EU EOM)The European Union Election Observation Mission in Nigeria, 2019, has stated that Nigeria has made significant improvements from previous... [[ This...
View ArticleOkagbare Shines in Rabat, Wins Women’s 100m Title
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare–Ighoteguonor was the toast of spectators, as she ran her season’s best to win the women’s 100m event at the 2019 IAAF Diamond League series on Sunday at the Prince Moulay......
View ArticleSouth America Searches For Answers After Massive Blackout
Power returned to much of Argentina and two neighboring countries following a massive blackout that left tens of millions in the dark on Sunday. South America searches for answers after massive... [[...
View ArticleAiteo Cup: Enyimba, 31 Other Clubs Progress to Next Round
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba progressed to the next round of the Aiteo Cup on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Kano Pillars Feeders team. Aiteo FA CupThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports......
View ArticleSudan’s al-Bashir Charged, Makes First Public Appearance
Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences on Sunday, as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown and detained in April. Ousted Sudan... [[...
View ArticlePSG Chairman Warns Neymar, Others Over Irresponsible Behaviour
Paris St-Germain (PSG) are prepared to sell striker Neymar, with club chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi warning that irresponsible behaviour from players would not be tolerated anymore, according to...
View ArticleAramide, Nigerian Singer Joins Gov. Board of the Grammys
Nigerian singer, Aramide Sarumoh, a,k.a Aramide, and 18 others are to be inducted into the Recording Academy governing board of the Grammys. Nigerian singer Aramide joins Gov. board of the... [[ This...
View ArticleAfDB Hopes Nigeria Will Sign CFTA Soon
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed optimism that Nigeria, the largest country on the continent will soon ratify the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) agreement. AfDB BuildingThe... [[...
View ArticleBoeing Plane Crashes: CEO Admits Company Installed Faulty Cockpit
The chief executive officer of Boeing said the United States-based aircraft maker had made a mistake in installing a faulty cockpit warning system on its 737 MAX planes, Reuters reported. Boeing... [[...
View ArticleBuhari Appoints Kyari New GMD For NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Mele Kolo Kyari as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). NNPC Corporate headquarters in AbujaThe... [[ This...
View ArticleFIFA to Take Over Running of CAF
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff of the African Cup of Nations, in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the... [[...
View ArticleFemi Kuti, Others to Perform at Opening of 2019 AFCON
The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced that Nigeria’s legendary Afro-beat singer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti will perform at the opening ceremony of the... [[ This is...
View ArticleCapital Market Indices Dip by 0.02%
The long bearish trend on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) seems to be moderating, as the crucial market indicators dropped marginally by 0.02 per cent on Thursday. Nigeria Stock ExchangeAs a...
View ArticleFIFA WW/Cup: Super Falcons Miraculously Enter Knockout Stage, Face Germany
Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Thursday finally qualified for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, after a long wait. Super Falcons at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in...
View ArticleArmy Begins Local Production of Tactical Vehicles
The Nigerian Army says light tactical vehicles and other weapons being locally produced by its company, Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC), will help in addressing Nigeria’s...
View ArticlePDP Orders Fresh State Congress in Kogi
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered a fresh congress to elect new officers for its Kogi State Chapter. PDP Spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan as party orders......
View ArticleWhy FIFA Plans to Take Over Football Management in Africa
Facts are beginning to emerge why the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) decided to take over the operations of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF). FIFA: On CAF take... [[...
View ArticleWaiting For National Air Carrier
In 2003, the Olusegun Obasanjo administration liquidated Nigeria Airways, the government-owned national carrier, because it had failed as a business. Nigeria AirHowever, succeeding administrations......
View ArticleBuhari Pledges to Revisit Electoral Act
The Presidency on Tuesday welcomed endorsement of 2019 Presidential Elections, described as free, fair and credible, by 60 presidential candidates and chairmen of their parties, urging opposition to......
View ArticleFIFA WWC: Netherlands Book Maiden Quarter-finals Ticket
The Netherlands reached the women’s World Cup quarter finals for the first time when Lieke Martens’ last gasp penalty earned them a 2-1 victory against Japan on Tuesday. Netherlands players...
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