2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: We’re ever ready to represent our fatherland — D’Tigers
Members of the senior national men’s team, D’Tigers, on Wednesday said that they were always excited over any opportunity to represent their fatherland and would do everything for…
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Resumption: Traders bemoan patronage of school items in Enugu
There are mixed reactions from traders in Enugu State over patronage of different school items like books, bags, sandals, provisions and food packs in preparation for resumption on…
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NUJ presidential candidate condoles Plateau governor over director’s death
Mr Chris Isiguzo, vying for President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday condoled with Gov. Simon Lalong, government and people of Plateau over the death of late…
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Lagos Gov Ambode pledges support for voluntary youth associations
Lagos Governor Ambode
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday said the state government would continue to support all voluntary youth and non-governmental…
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Court sentences ex-Iran VP’s aide to 6½ years in prison for threatening national security
A vice president and senior aide under Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sentenced to six and a half years in prison on Wednesday on charges of threatening the…
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Ijaw forum seeks protection for senior citizens
The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) on Wednesday called on the government to ensure the protection of elder statesmen to foster national integration, interest and peace.
The IEF made the…
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Businessman docked for alleged N7.9m diesel fraud
A 42-year-old businessman, Muhammed Yusuf, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly failing to supply three trucks of diesel valued at N7.9million.…
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Falal, APC governorship aspirant to boycott indirect primaries
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kaduna State, Jalal Falal, says he will not participate in the indirect primaries adopted by the party, as the process…
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Carpenter docked for alleged illegal connection of electricity
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a carpenter, Abdullahi Maiyaki, in Mpape Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for alleged illegal connection of electricity.
The defendant, a resident of…
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Phone addiction: Stakeholders raise public awareness
Stakeholders in the North East region have called for rigorous public awareness at reawakening Nigerians on the adverse effects of addiction to cell phones.
The stakeholders made…
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2 unemployed friends in court over an alleged burglary, stealing
Two unemployed friends, who allegedly broke into a shop and stole some goods valued at N232,000, were on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.…
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Driver arraigned over alleged stealing loaves of bread worth N752, 000
A 35-year-old driver, Shina Abiala, was on Wednesday in Lagos brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing loaves of bread valued N752,000.
According…
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France goalkeeper, Lloris gets 20-month ban for drink-driving
Hugo
France’s World Cup-winning Captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink-driving, British media reported…
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NYG: Aiyenugba shines as Kwara claims gold in football
David Aiyenugba, the son of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele, made several breathtaking saves on Wednesday to help Team Kwara win gold in the ongoing National Youth Games…
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Algerian rock singer Rachid Taha dies
Rachid Taha was driven by a rebellious instinct and eclectic vision
Algerian singer Rachid Taha has died of a heart attack at the age of 59 at his home in Paris, French media…
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Direct primaries desirable but not practicable in Borno–Shettima
Governor Shettima of Borno State
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, says it will be difficult to conduct direct primaries in the state because of its peculiar security…
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