Again, gunmen kill two family members in Plateau community
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen suspected to be bandits operating in Plateau State have reportedly attacked Kogot village in Vwang (Vom) District of Jos South Local Government Area, killing two…
‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage
Media personality Frank Edoho has spoken about the end of his second marriage, saying he has gone through the separation privately and has gradually reached a place of emotional calm…
Trump to undergo dental, medical exams on May 26
US President Donald Trump is slated to have his annual dental and medical evaluations on May 26 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the White House said Monday. “This…
WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday “our work is not over” to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of…
Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’
Iran’s chief negotiator on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept the conditions in Tehran’s 14-point proposal for peace in the Middle East war or face “failure”.…
SERAP appeals N100m DSS defamation judgment, seeks stay of execution
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has appealed the N100 million defamation judgment delivered against it by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in favour of…
Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead
Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine as a three-day truce expired on Tuesday, attacking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian authorities said.…
We got nothing after Buhari’s 2015 victory; Yar’adua’s death caused zoning confusion – Kwankwaso
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he and his supporters received no benefit after helping former President Muhammadu Buhari win the 2015 election, while…
Dembele again voted best player in France
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was on Monday named the Ligue 1 player of the year for the second year running, after leading the club to the brink of a…
Leeds draw leaves Tottenham deep in relegation peril
Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday — a result that leaves their Premier League future hanging in the balance.…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign after reinstatement of impeachment proceedings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa ruled out resigning on Monday and said he would mount a legal challenge to impeachment proceedings against him in court over a $4 million cash-heist…
Chelsea begin managerial talks; Alonso, Iraola emerge top contenders — Reports
By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea have started contacting prospective managerial candidates as the club steps up efforts to appoint a new permanent head coach following Liam Rosenior’s dismissal, with Xabi Alonso…
Artistes, producers living together influenced Afrobeats’ best records – Don Jazzy
By Adegboyega Adeleye Music executive Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has referred to the era when Afrobeats producers and artistes lived together in record labels’ houses, with studios…
SSANU, NASU resume negitiation with FG
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities has resumed negotiations with the Federal Government following the suspension of its indefinite strike. JAC comprises the Senior…
$9.6bn P&ID fraud: Court convicts fugitive Briton Nolan in absentia
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted a British citizen, James Nolan, for his role in the controversial gas supply contract scam that led to…
I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso
By Enitan Abdultawab Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to support Peter Obi or any other presidential candidate produced by the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of…
Real Madrid, Barcelona: Who has more La Liga titles?
When it comes to dominance in Spanish football, no rivalry is bigger than Real Madrid CF versus FC Barcelona. The two clubs have defined generations of La Liga, producing legendary…
Accord condemns killing of women leader’s son in Osun
Accord Party has condemned the killing of Kolade Eluyera, son of its Woman Leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun on Friday. This is contained in a statement issued…
Fubara’s political camp rattled as c’ttee fails to clear aspirants
By Davies Iheamnachor The political camp of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has been thrown into worry following the outcome of the just-concluded screening of the All Progressives…
Suspected gunmen kill UNIBEN student, injure two others
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY Tragedy struck at the main gate of the University of Benin, as a yet-to-be-identified person suspected to be a university student was shot dead by…