I’m scared, but I’ll be okay, says winner of $758.7m jackpot
53-year-old Massachusetts mother of two on Thursday came forward to claim the largest single jackpot win in US history — $758.7m — and
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Osinbajo assures on FG’s commitment to UN road safety campaigns
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured on Federal Government’s commitment to the United Nations campaigns to address the challenges of road safety
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Fresh Maiduguri’s suicide attack claims two lives, injures 11
An afternoon suicide bomb attack at Muna Garage area, Maiduguri has claimed the lives of two people and 11 others injured .The Police
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Sept. 1st is Eid-el- Kabir, Sallah day
friday, September 1st, 20117 is Eid-el-Kabir day, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has
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Akeredolu, Ganduje canvass for State Police
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday restated calls for state police. The governors said state police would
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Zungeru’s $1.29b power project ready in 2020
The $1.29 billion Zungeru hydroelectric power plant project will be completed in 2020, Mr Xiao Nie, Deputy Project Manager, CNEEC-Sinohydro Consortium, the Chinese
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I won’t commit suicide over Buhari’s return – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has debunked a statement which credited him to have said that he would commit suicide if President Muhammadu
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South-East senators meet Kanu, call for caution and reiterate need for restructuring
The South East Caucus in the Senate has met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, members of the
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2017 World Rowing Championships: 6 athletes to represent Nigeria
The Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF) on Wednesday said that six athletes would represent the country in the forthcoming World Rowing
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Barca denies capturing Di Maria, says its account hacked
Follow ✔ Our accounts have been hacked tonight. We’re working to solve the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience. Barca
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Fans react as Rooney retires from international football
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. Here are some of the reactions to the announcement from
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Neymar berates Barcelona chiefs: “You are misfits:
Neymar Jr., the world’s most expensive footballer has told FC Barcelona chiefs that they have no business running the team. The Paris Saint
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Pogba Now Wears New Flaboyant Haircut ‘Equal’
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opted to add a new style to his collection ahead of an event on Wednesday. The French midfielder
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Globacom sues EFCC over fraud investigation
Globacom Limited has filed summons against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) at the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, seeking
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Abomination! 72-year-old woman raped by herdsmen in Ondo
A 72-year-old woman (name withheld) was allegedly raped by some suspected Fulani herdsmen on her farmland in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of
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Kaduna vows to track those circulating violence-inciting false images
Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it would punish those circulating false images of crisis victims on social media platforms aimed at inciting
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Buhari has no say in restructuring but National Assembly – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday advised Nigerian opinion leaders not to perceive President Muhammadu Buhari as being against restructuring and other constitutional changes as such responsibility
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Police inspector commits suicide after killing colleague
A police inspector, Abraham Aro, who allegedly shot dead his senior colleague simply identified as Timothy, has reportedly killed himself by jumping into
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I’m alive – Baba Sala
Ace comedian, Moses Olaoluwa Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, has debunked the death rummour making the rounds on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians
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Court remands 55-year old shoemaker for homosexuality with a 7-year old
Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Wednesday, remanded a cobbler, Tahiru Abdullahi, 55, in prion for allegedly engaging in homosexuality. Abdullahi was arraigned on
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BREAKING: Ex-minister kidnapped
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Hussaini Akwanga, has been kidnapped. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed his abduction. Akwanga served
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BREAKING: Police shoot at crowd scrambling for robbers’ loot in Uyo
One person was killed and several others injured as the police opened fire on people scrambling for money scattered in the streets of
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EFCC, Magu frustrating anti-graft war – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Wednesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
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Time up for the FG’s Amnesty programme, says Boroh
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, says the PAP is winding down its re-integration programme, which centres on
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For the information of non indigenes living or entering Lagos or around Ikorodu
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Ikorodu community near Lagos will hold its traditional Eluku Festival on Saturday, 26th August, 2017 and Tuesday, 29th August, 2017
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Obasanjo, Jonathan for trial by ICC over N11trn electricity fund
The two former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan may face trial at the International Criminal Court(ICC) sequel to a petition on the alleged
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FG approves appointment, redeployment of top management staff of NAMA
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has approved the appointment, promotion and redeployment of top management staff of the agency
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Chelsea set to sack Conte, Thomas Tuchel may replace him
CHELSEA are set to sack Antonio Conte and replace the Italian with former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel. Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly
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FG may adopt selective minimum wage increase –Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government may consider increasing workers’ remuneration package, especially bonuses of certain government agencies, instead of increasing
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Man gets jail term for pushing woman in the chest
A woman on her way to work was pushed in her chest area by a man as they passed each other, and five
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