Pastor: I want $50m for my diamond
The pastor who found one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds says he expects to get “not less than $50 million” for the 709-carat precious Read more
Month: May 2017
Jose Mourinho targets ‘perfect’ end to season in Europa League
Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the “perfect” end to Manchester United’s season, says manager Jose Mourinho. The Red Read more
Chibok girls: Father’s joyful reunion with freed daughter
The father of one of the 82 Nigerian women released five days ago has spoken of his joy at seeing her again three years after Read more
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘not asleep just resting his eyes’
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is not asleep when he closes his eyes for long periods during meetings but is resting his eyes, his spokesman says. Read more
Gov. Amosun escaped death after CBN bullion van ram into convoy
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state on Thursday escaped death in an auto accident caused by a reckless bullion van driver working for the Central Read more
CAN protests Nigeria’s participation in Islamic Games
The Christian Association of Nigeria has protested against the participation of the country in the ongoing 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Nigeria is Read more
FG suspends FUTA, FUNAAB VCs over alleged fraud
The Federal Government on Thursday suspended the embattled Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Prof. Adebiyi Daramola and his counterpart at the Federal University of Agriculture, Read more
Buhari Appointing Osinbajo As ‘Coordinator’ Is An Impeachable Offence – Adegboruwa
A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has described President Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly referring to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as “Coordinator” of Read more
No business man prays to owe staff and succeed – Anosike
Chairman and publisher of the Nigeria’s heritage newspaper, The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, has said that the regular payment of staff salaries and general Read more
Medical doctor, 74, commits suicide in Aba
ABA — A medical doctor identified as I. J. Mbaekpe, has committed suicide in Aba, Abia State. Vanguard gathered that Mbaekpe, who lives in Abayi Read more
Buhari treats me like his son, says Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN today gave some glimpses into the personal and official relationships he has shared with President Muhammadu Buhari. On a visit Read more
5,500 Nigerians to be deported from Libya, Mali
A total number of 5,500 Nigerians are set to be deported from Mali and Libya, over various migration offences ranging from Hunan trafficking, smuggling of Read more
Jay-Jay Okocha reunites with Ronaldinho and Carlos Valdarama
Nigerian football legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha met with Brazilian legend Ronaldinho on a tour in Bahrain. Jay Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho played together Read more
Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly impeached
The speaker of the Delta state House of Assmbly, Mr. Monday Igbuya has been impeached. He was sacked on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Read more
Court of Appeal reverses ex-NIMASA DG conviction
The Court of Appeal in Lagos on Thursday reversed the sentence on Raymond Omatseye, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Read more
Fruit Seller sets self on fire in Tunisia
Tunisian police fired tear gas to break up rioting by hundreds of protesters who took to the streets after a fruit seller set himself on Read more
U.N. chief seeks extra $900m for Somalia crisis
The United Nations is seeking a further $900 million this year for Somalia, where more than 6 million people need humanitarian assistance and 275,000 malnourished Read more
‘Heart attack risk’ for common painkillers
A fresh study suggests there may be a link between taking high doses of common anti-inflammatory painkillers – such as ibuprofen – and heart attacks. Read more
Groups commend FG on Amnesty programme
The Coalition of All Progressives Congress Support Groups says the approval of additional N55 billion by Federal Government for the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme is Read more
Speed Limiters manufacturing plant inaugurated in Lagos
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, on Wednesday inaugurated a speed limit device manufacturing plant in Lekki, Lagos. Oyeyemi said Read more
Diddy beats Jay-Z for richest hip-hop artist
American rapper Jay Z’s fortunes jumped 30 percent last year to give him an estimated net worth of 810 million dollars, but it was not Read more
Nigerian Army releases postings
The Nigerian Army has released the postings of 147 officers to some divisions, formations, training schools and Operation LAFIYA DOLE. The posting was carried out Read more
FEC approves national trade office
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved the establishment of a national office for trade negotiations. The Read more
INEC predicts better future elections
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission was committed to making future elections in the country better than Read more
PDP will win nothing in Lagos council poll – Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has predicted an abysmal showing for the Peoples Democratic Party in the 22 July council polls in Read more
UAE princesses face trial for slavery
Eight members of the Abu Dhabi royal household who are accused of treating 20 domestic workers like “slaves,” are being tried in absentia in Brussels Read more
2 Nigerians shot dead in South Africa
The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Wednesday that two Nigerians were shot dead in Western Cape Province of that country. Mr Mike Ibitoye, Read more
Today’s wise words
Our African proverb of the day: A living dog is better than a dead lion.”
Kenya approves cows for cash law
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has approved a law which allows low-income earners to secure loans from banks using livestock, crops and household appliances such as Read more
Mugabe suffers from eye condition
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s spokesman has hit back at critics who accuse him of falling asleep at public events, saying the 93 year old is Read more
