9 corps members drown in Taraba river while swimming —Police
Sudden increase in the volume of water in River Mayo Celbe, Taraba was responsible for the drowning of nine corps members who were swimming during a picnic party, the police said.…
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Kano Deputy governor, Prof Hafiz Abubakar resigns
Professor Hafiz
The Kano State Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, on Saturday tendered his letter of resignation to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje amid political crisis.
Abubakar’s…
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National Nationwide League mourns Coach Chukwu
The National Nationwide League One (NLO) has expressed sadness at the death of Coach Supremo Chukwu which occurred on Saturday morning.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Buhari approves agency for robotics and AI for South East
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an agency on robotics and artificial intelligence(AI) for the…
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Ras Kimono’s burial dates announced
Late Kimono
The late legendary Nigerian Reggae artist, Ras Kimono, who passed on at the age of 60, will be buried in his home town, Onitsha Olona, Delta State, on August 25.
Ras…
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2019: Dankwambo declares for presidency
Governor Dankwambo
At last, Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2019 Presidency under the Democratic Party (PDP).
He has now…
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Archbishop of Lagos tasks INEC on 2019 elections
Most Rev. Martins
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to do its best to ensure credible…
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God will never forgive me if I support Atiku for president — Obasanjo
Atiku and Obasanjo (right)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Friday that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should not count on him for support in his latest bid to…
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Truck kills 4 in Port Harcourt bar
A truck went out of control and crushed four persons along Rumuapara of East-West road along Eleme Refinery in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Apex…
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Sokoto: All defectors will regret their actions, Nigerians stand for APC — Wamakko
The crowd that blocked all roads during Wamakko's mega rally in support of President Buhari in Sokoto Saturday
Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC Sokoto) who staged a grand homecoming to…
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Abia SDP elects 36-member state EXCO
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abia on Saturday elected a 36-member state executive committee, amidst complaints from Abia South Zone.
The exercise which took place in…
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Nigeria to become 3rd world largest exporter of gas
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd., says its ongoing plans to reach a Final Investment Decision (FID) on its Train-7 project by December will make Nigeria the 3rd World…
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PVC: Ohaneze appeals to citizens to register
Thirteen days to the end of registration for Permanent Voter Card (PVC), the Ohaneze Ndigbo has appealed to Nigerians to register to be able to elect leaders of their choices.
The…
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Serena withdraws from Rogers Cup
Serena Williams
Former world women’s tennis number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup in Montreal for what she called “personal reasons”, Tennis Canada said on…
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Three killed in fresh Plateau attack
The Plateau state Police Command has confirmed killing of three people in Zanwra area of of Bassa local government area of Plateau state.
According to the Plateau state Police…
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Asaba 2018: Ajunwa hails Okowa, says hosting great gain
Olympic Gold medalist Chioma Ajunwa
Nigerian first Olympic gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara on Saturday that Nigeria’s hosting of the ongoing 21st Africa Senior Athletics…
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