Nigeria’s military destroys 13 illegal oil refineries
Nigeria’s military said on Thursday that it had destroyed 13 illegal refineries in the restive Niger Delta oil hub, in an operation in which two Read more
Month: April 2017
Chibok girls: FG in talks to release remaining captive – Buhari
Nigeria’s government is in talks to release the remaining captive Chibok girls, the president said on Thursday, a day before the third anniversary of the Read more
Alicia Keys bags Amnesty `ambassador of conscience’ award
Amnesty International gave its annual Ambassador of Conscience award to U.S. singer-songwriter Alicia Keys on Thursday, praising her long-term campaigning on criminal justice reform, HIV Read more
Pirates kill 2 soldiers, injure 3 in Bayelsa
Two soldiers attached to the Joint Military Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, died in a gun duel with sea pirates on Read more
Troops ordered to capture “Gana” alive
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Abubakar , the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, has directed troops to go after terror kingpin, Tawase Read more
Magu’s confidence gathers momentum
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that Ibrahim Magu does not need the Senate’s confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Read more
Another S/African sacked minister resigns as MP
Another sacked South African Cabinet Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, has resigned from his position as a Member of Parliament. Mr Ramatlhodi was Minister of Public Service Read more
EFCC uncovers $43.4m kept in Lagos flat
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday uncovered yet another stash of foreign currencies and Naira notes in Lagos. At the end of Read more
Tensions High as US, Russia Call for Syrian Chemical Weapons Probe
The United States and Russia agreed Wednesday to call for an international investigation of the deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria last week that prompted Read more
5 Who Tried to Stop Easter… and Failed
Have you ever thought about how many people tried to stop Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, whether for good or bad? Some wanted Jesus dead, Read more
Malabu Oil: House of Reps committee to probe oil licence deal
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has set up a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the award of oil prospecting licence (OPL) 245, the committee chairman Read more
Russia blocks U.N. Security Council condemnation of Syria attack
Russia blocked a Western-led effort at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to condemn last week’s deadly gas attack in Syria and push Moscow’s ally Read more
Germany detains suspected Islamist over soccer attack
German authorities arrested a suspected Islamist on Wednesday in connection with what Chancellor Angela Merkel called a “despicable” attack on a bus carrying players of Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 100th European club goal with double against Bayern
The Real Madrid ace bagged a brace against the Bavarians in the Champions League to reach the century mark in European play Real Madrid star Read more
Didier Drogba signs with Phoenix Rising of USL
The former Ivory Coast international will join the second division side as a player and part-owner in hopes of getting to club to MLS Didier Read more
Neymar slam with three-match ban, will miss Clasico
Neymar’s hopes of playing in the Clasico against Real Madrid are over after he received a three-match suspension for sarcastically applauding after his red card against Malaga on Read more
Monaco wonderkid Mbappe sets stunning Champions League record in fine Dortmund display
The highly-rated forward enhanced his burgeoning reputation after he sparkled in Europe’s premier club competition on Wednesday Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe set a sensational Champions League Read more
Chimamanda elected into US Academy of Arts and Science
Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with 227 new members, the Academy announced today. Read more
German cinematographer, Ballhaus dies at 81
German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, 81, known for his contribution to Hollywood movies “Goodfellas” and “Gangs of New York,” has died. His publishing house announced the Read more
Angry mob pelts Venezuela’s President with eggs, stones
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s convoy was pelted with objects by members of a crowd at a military parade, reports published on Wednesday revealed. The incident Read more
Anthony Joshua will be ‘facing Mount Everest’ for heavyweight title – Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko has warned Britain’s Anthony Joshua that fighting him will be like “facing Mount Everest” when the two meet on 29 April. The Ukrainian, Read more
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been charged with treason, police said Wednesday, after he allegedly refused to give way to President Edgar Lungu’s motorcade Read more
Enugu residents turn cassava farmers over high cost of “garri”
Many residents of Enugu, particularly those living on the outskirts of the city, have turned farmers due to the high cost of “garri” in the Read more
Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday, public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday 14th and Monday 17th April, 2017 as Public Holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter celebrations. The declaration Read more
INEC suspends over 200 officers for accepting bribes
Nigeria’s electoral agency has suspended more than 200 officers for accepting bribes to influence the outcome of the 2015 vote won by the opposition. The Read more
DSS foils ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on U.S, UK embassies
The Department of State Security Service has said it has busted a deadly ISIS-linked Boko Haram terrorist gang that had planned to attack the United Read more
Daily Mail Settles Melania Trump Lawsuit
Daily Mail, a UK newspaper has agreed to pay damages to the U.S. First Lady, Melania Trump over an article about her modelling career. During Read more
Pakistan Executes 2 ‘Hardcore Terrorists’
Pakistan executed two militants Tuesday who officials said were convicted of terrorism-related offenses by military courts. The deaths by hanging took place on a day Read more
U.S. can handle N/Korea alone, Trump tells China
U.S. President Donald Trump has told his Chinese counterpart that the United States can go it all alone in solving the problem in the Korean Read more
Easter: 100 FRSC personnel, for Benin-Ore-Sagamu expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday said it would deploy no fewer than 100 personnel for the Easter Special Patrol on the Benin-Ore-Sagamu Read more
