Peter Odemwingie scores on Madura United debut
The Nigerian made an immediate impression as he came off the bench to score his side’s second goal in an Indonesian topflight game Peter Odemwingie Read more
Month: April 2017
Man Utd’s tactics totally controlled Chelsea – Mourinho
The Manchester United boss feels his style of play plus an impressive performance from his players Sunday led to dominance against the Blues. Manchester United Read more
Police to dismantle illegal road blocks, deploy X-squad
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Special X-Squad Teams of the Force to begin the removal of illegal road blocks used for Read more
Primate Okoh wants herdsmen disarmed
Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, Primate, Church of all Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has called on the Federal Government to disarm herdsmen to reduce the affliction of Read more
Gunmen murder’s Bayelsa journalist
Some Unidentified gunmen on Sunday killed a journalist, Mr Famous Giobaro, the Bayelsa Police Command confirmed. Giobaro, staff of state owned Glory FM 97.1 was Read more
N Korea missile launch fails day after military parade
A North Korean missile has detonated soon after launch, South Korean and US military officials have said, a day after Pyongyang warned the US amid Read more
Tax Day: U.S. protesters want Trump tax returns released
Thousands of protesters at Tax Day marches Saturday in cities from Washington, D.C., to Denver to Los Angeles are calling on President Trump to release Read more
State of Emergency: Kebbi to declare education emergency
Perhaps stung by the low number of Kebbi children competing for places in Federal Government colleges, Gov Atiku Bagudu , said he would declare a Read more
Treasury looters keep money in forests, graveyard
The Federal Government says its anti corruption agencies have been inundated with information on how treasury looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, Read more
Political leaders ruined Nigerian varsities—Don
Prof. Taofiq Azeez of the Department of English, University of Abuja, says that Nigerian universities have been destroyed by political leaders over the years. Azeez Read more
Japan protests North Korea’s missile launch
The government of Japan lodged a protest with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday over the test-firing of a missile by the Read more
Abuja airport runway ready ahead of deadline
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, would be Read more
Jesus has risen
Celebrate the risen Jesus It’s the greatest event in the history of mankind, that God gave His only begotten son to die for the whole Read more
NO ONE CAN stop Biafra–Ikedife
Former President General of Ohanaeze, Dr. Dozie Ikedife has said that no one including the British Government can stop the actualisation of the Republic of Read more
Easter: Oba of Benin tasks Christians on virtues of Jesus Christ
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has enjoined Christians to imbibe and exhibit the qualities and virtues of Jesus Christ in their daily living Read more
Easter: Buhari urges Nigerians to live together in peace
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony, in the spirit of Easter. “I urge all Nigerians to live Read more
Isco, world’s best reserve – Proves he’s too good for the Madrid bench
The former Malaga midfielder produced a match-winning performance in Gijon to show his worth once again and keep Los Blancos on track for the title. Read more
Easter: Feel the pain of the poor and immigrants – says Pope at Easter Vigil
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, leading the world’s Roman Catholics into Easter, urged them on Saturday not to ignore the plight of immigrants, the poor Read more
WW2: France gives citizenship to 28 African WW2 veterans
French President Francois Hollande has given citizenship to 28 Africans who fought for France in World War Two and other conflicts. Mr Hollande said France Read more
Barcelona 3:2 Real Sociedad
Lionel Messi scored twice as below-par Barcelona laboured to a win over Real Sociedad to keep their La Liga title hopes alive. The champions are Read more
Car bomb kills dozens of Syria war evacuees
A huge car bomb has blasted a convoy of coaches carrying evacuees from besieged government-held towns in Syria, killing at least 39 people. It shattered Read more
world’s oldest person, Emma Morano dies in Italy at 117
The world’s oldest person Emma Morano has died in Italy at the age of 117, reports say. Emma Morano was born on 29 November 1899 Read more
Mother of 4 wins mountain climbing competition
A 26-year-old mother of four, Anya Ashom has emerged winner in the female category of the maiden Jos Mountaineering Competition. Kaze Samuel, a 35-year-old security Read more
Breaking: Dino escapes assassination as gunmen invade Kogi Home
Senator Dino Melaye’s country home at Ayetoro-Gbede in Kogi state was shelled by gunmen early Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), gathered that the gunmen Read more
Wike turning governance into circus – Peterside
An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Rivers, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has questioned the mental state of Governor Nyesom Wike after Wike claimed that the Read more
Rainstorm destroys 1000 houses, kills 1 in Kano
One person lost his life while several houses were destroyed following a heavy down pour in Kura local government area of Kano state. One of Read more
7 die, 136 missing in River Niger
No fewer than seven people have died and seven hospitalized in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi when a boat carrying 150 passengers returning from Read more
Good Friday, Pope Francis Seeks Forgiveness
ROME — Pope Francis, presiding at a Good Friday service, asked God for forgiveness for scandals in the Catholic Church and for the “shame” of humanity Read more
Russia, Iran, Syria Warns US Against Another Syria Strike
Russia, Syria and Iran have warned the United States against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an international investigation into the chemical weapons Read more
US government ‘hacked global bank system’
A huge range of security weaknesses, said to be worth over $2m if sold on the black market, have been leaked online. The tools are Read more
