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Kanu Nwankwo speaks on Ighalo's return to Super Eagles
Former Nigeria striker, Nwankwo Kanu, has called on Odion Ighalo to reverse his decision to retire from international football. Ighalo stepped away from the Super Eagles, after helping the team win b…
Just In : ASUU declares 2-weeks warning strike
The National leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike in all public universities with effect from Monday, March 9. President of ASUU, Prof …
Outrage in Kano assembly over report allegedly indicting Emir Sanusi
According to reports, An alleged attempt to smuggle in a report indicting the embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hamisu Chidari sparked heavy fights and shout…
North Korea Fires Projectiles Into Sea For Second Week Running
South Korean military says three projectiles were launched on Monday, following launch of two short-range missiles on 2 March. North Korea has fired three unidentified projectiles off its eastern coa…
Suspected ritualist behead woman for N150,000 in Akwa Ibom
Suspected ritualists had over the weekend beheaded a woman popularly called ‘Mma Iko Mbakara’ in her farm in Oku Abak community in Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that a prophetess allegedly contrac…
Secure Freedom Of Our Daughters, Mothers Of Abducted Chibok Girls Beg Buhari, Others
The mothers of the remaining 112 Chibok girls still in Boko Haram captivity have called on the Federal Government and other world women organisations to intensify efforts toward the release of their …
BREAKING: Coronavirus – Nigerian government confirms second case
The Nigerian government has confirmed another coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Lagos State. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who made the disclosure at a press conference in Edo State on Monday said…
16 year old girl allegedly kills father's friend who attempted to rape her
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing a 49-year-old security guard, Babatunde Ishola, to death. She allegedly committed the act while Ishola tried to r…
Leader of Italy's Democratic Party Contacts Coronavirus
The leader of Italy’s co-ruling Democratic Party (PD), Nicola Zingaretti, said on Saturday he had tested positive for coronavirus becoming the first senior Italian politician to be infected. I have c…
Three years after, police arrest suspected killer of Catholic priest
Imo State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a gang that abducted, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo and subsequently killed him in 2017. According to the Public Relations Officer of the comma…
Nasarawa player slumps, dies during league match
According to reports, A Nasarawa united player Chineme Martins slumped and died during one of the games played over the weekend in the Nigerian professional league. The sad event happened during the …
ASUU Set For Strike, Maintains Opposition To IPPIS
The Academic Staff Union of Universities will this week decide whether or not to call upon its members to proceed on a nationwide strike following the decision of the Federal Government to stop salar…
EPL : Guardiola gives reason for 2-0 lose against Man United
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his side paid for their lack of sharpness in the final third, after they lost 2-0 to Manchester United on Sunday. Although, City dominated possession,…
Gov Uzodinma attacked in Imo
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was attacked Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at Ohaji area of the state. Upon the governor’s arrival at the area, youths of Mmahu community repeatedly shout…
Oil plummets 30% as OPEC deal fails
Oil prices plunged 30% in early trading after OPEC’s failure to strike a deal with its allies regarding production cuts caused Saudi Arabia to slash its prices as it reportedly gets set to ramp up pr…
Coronavirus: Cameroon records first case of coronavirus
Central African country, the Republic of Cameroon on Friday confirmed its index case of coronavirus. The nation’s health minister, Dr. Malachie Manaouda on Friday announced the report of the firs…
Man,lady allegedly die after rounds of sex in Port Harcourt
An unidentified woman and her lover was found dead after a having sex at a house in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The lady was found lifeless while her male partner was found unconscious w…
Sanusi must appear before us, Kano anti-graft agency insists
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has granted an extension of the time given to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano to appear before it for fresh allegation of N2.2 billion…
Court remands commercial driver over reckless driving, causing death of pedestrian
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 47- year-old commercial driver, Martins Adebowale, be remanded in Kirikiri Custodial Centre for alleged reckless driving and causing death o…
Senate approves N346.3bn NDDC budget
The Senate, yesterday, approved N346,388,900,000 for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2019 fiscal year. The approval came following an engaging debate between Senators who were d…