Judge jails ex-New York Speaker for corruption
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced former New York State Assembly Speaker,…
NBBF calls up 27 players for Rio Olympics training camp
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday in Abuja released its preliminary…
Anisulowo recounts ordeal with abductors
A former minister, Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo, who was abducted on Wednesday, has…
Ekiti Doctors: Aisha Buhari condoles NMA, families
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has condoled the Nigerian Medical…
South Africa’s former tennis great appeals against child rape sentence
State Advocate Carina Coetzee on Tuesday told the South African Supreme Court…
Adequate funding of SMEs will strengthen Nigerian economy — Commissioner
Mr Rotimi Ogunleye, the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives,…
Ogun set for Investors’ Forum as Amosun unveils logo
All is set for the third edition of the Ogun Investors Forum…
Check killings, Fayose urges FG
Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has called on the Federal Government…
Ahead Rio Olympics: Siasia says no more release of players for NPFL midweek matches
Head Coach of the Nigerian under-23 male football team, Samson Siasia, has…
Press Freedom Day: Brigade Commander Commends Journalists
Brig.-Gen Stephen Olabanji, the Brigade Commander, 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday…
Three suspects arrested after Dalit student raped, killed in India
Police on Tuesday detained three suspects in connection with the alleged rape…
No general secretary proposal by Infantino at FIFA congress
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Tuesday said he would not propose a…
Murderer of Palestinian teen sentenced to 55 years in prison
A radical Jew who kidnapped and murdered a Palestinian teen triggering a…
Nimbo invasion: Why we have not set up IDPs camp–Gov. Ugwuanyi
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says refusal of residents of Nimbo…
Donkeys honored in Mexican town with their own special day
Locals in the Mexican town of Otumba have honoured donkeys with races,…
`Your sufferings will soon be over’, UN assures Boko Haram victims
The UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Fatma Samoura, has assured the Internally Displaced…
President Buhari orders security agencies to deal decisively with rampaging Herdsmen – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his administration's resolve to deal decisively and…
Prosecution’s failure to prioduce Dasuki again stalls his trial
Trial of a former security adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dauski, was again…
Lagos residents seek stiffer action against errant commercial motorcycle riders
Some Lagos residents on Tuesday urged security agencies to do more in…
Celebrities and elite unleash tech-themed outfits at Met Gala
Celebrities and the elite unleashed tech-themed haute couture at the Met Gala…
TCM Classic Film Festival Honors 50 years of Batman
Hollywood’s golden age of cinema was honoured over the weekend, at the…
UN Secretary-General decries restrictive work environment for journalists
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, on Monday expressed serious concern over the…
C/River Speaker advocates customary practices to check deforestation
Mr John Gaul-Lebo, Speaker of the Cross River House of Assembly, has…
Umahi approves promotion of retiring, retired civil servants in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the promotion of all retiring…
Umeh, cleric urge FG to stop attack by herdsmen
The former National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor…
Cleric admonishes Christian women on joy in God’s presence
Pastor (Mrs) Rachael Odesola has admonished Christian women on joy in God's…
Financial requirements for SDGs enormous, says Ban
Financial requirements to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are enormous and…
FAAN boss assures airport users of befitting terminals
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Saleh Dunoma,…
DPR decries strike by Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Akwa Ibom
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket office, has decried the strike…
Late former envoy Hamzat Ahmadu buried in Gwadabawa
The remains of a former diplomat Alhaji Hamzat Ahmadu was laid to…