President Buhari congratulates Human Activist, Richard Akinnola on 60th birthday
Mr Akinnola
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with journalist, human rights and pro-democracy activist, Richard Akinnola, on his 60th birthday.
Mr Femi Adesina, the…
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Ex-Gov. Peter Obi says Nigerian economy on life support
Former Governor Peter Obi
A former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigerian economy is on life support due to the rising debt profile of about N22.7…
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Lindsay Kemp, performer and Bowie mentor, dies at 80
Kemp was described as "so charismatic, so full of life"
Kate Bush has paid tribute to ground-breaking dancer, mime artist and choreographer Lindsay Kemp, who has died aged 80.
She…
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Liverpool top after Salah goal sinks Brighton
Salah's goal is his second in three games so far this season
Mohamed Salah's first-half strike moved Liverpool top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 victory over a stubborn…
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Army reads riot act to troops, says mutiny of any kind will not be condoned
Major-General A. M. Dikko
Major-General Abbah Dikko, Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole said the military will not condone any act of mutiny by soldiers fighting Boko…
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Measles cases hit record high in Europe
Cases of measles in Europe have hit a record high, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018,…
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2019: Former deputy governor joins Ogun guber race
A former deputy governor of Ogun State, Segun Adesegun, has declared his interest to run in the 2019 governorship election in the state under the platform of the ruling All…
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FG inaugurates N22.69bn road project in Adamawa
The Federal Government on Saturday commenced work on the Mayo-Belwa-Jada-Ganye-Toungo road in Adamawa valued at N22.69 billion.
The project was inaugurated by the Minister of State…
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Sad day for media as Gov. Ortom condoles NUJ over chairman’s death
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has commiserated with the media community across the country and the Benue Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of…
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FIFA ban: Clark calls for Dalung’s sack over alleged disloyalty, incompetence
Chief Edwin Clark
Elder Statesman Edwin Clark has called for sack of the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Solomon Dalung, for allegedly discrediting Vice President Yemi…
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Politics not do or die affair – Etsu Nupe
Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar
Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians not to take politics as a do or die affair as the 2019 general elections approaches.…
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains for Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted deep moisture level in the air expected to give rise to thunderstorms and rainfall over most parts of the country for…
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Apathy, late arrival of electoral materials mar Imo LG poll
General apathy and late arrival of electoral materials to the polling centres characterised the Saturday local government election in Imo as residents displayed lack of interest in…
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Urgent attention on Borno bridge collapse
Wash out Bridge at Briyel along Gombe-Biu highway that requires urgent attention. Photo: Courtesy Facebook post of Mohammed Umar Garkuwa, former Borno NUJ chairman
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Prince death: Singer's family sues doctor over opioid addiction
Late Prince
The family of the late US musician Prince is suing his doctor, alleging he failed to properly treat the singer for an opioid addiction.
A lawsuit filed in Minnesota,…
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Uganda's Bobi Wine crisis: The president and the pop star
Long-time leader Yoweri Museveni (L) is being shaken up by Bobi Wine (R)
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni seems to be worried about the popularity of musician-turned-politician…
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