Nigeria in Group of Death, Draws Cameroon, Algeria, Zambia in World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria was drawn in what analysts see as the group of Death drawing against Zambia, Cameroon, and Algeria in the draw for Africa’s final round of qualifiers for the 2018…
Tornado kills 98 people, damage homes, cars, factories
At least 98 people were killed and 800 more were injured after a tornado — accompanied by hailstorms, thunderstorms and lightning — hit eastern China early Thursday afternoon, the government…
Bauchi Police Arrests Notorious Rustlers and Kidnappers
The Bauchi Police Command has arrested notorious cattle rustlers, kidnappers in one week special operation against hardened criminals in the state. The spokesperson of Bauchi Police Command SP Haruna Mohammed…
AfDB needs $400bn to feed Africa in next 10 years
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an agricultural transformation strategy for a competitive and inclusive agribusiness sector that will create wealth, improve lives…
Brexit: Scotland, Northern Island may seek exit from UK
Following the shock result of Brexit, there are strong indications that both Scotland and Northern Island may be pushing to exit from the umbrella United Kingdom and pursue their individual…
I’m being prosecuted for old grievances – Dasuki cries out
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has told a federal high court in Abuja that he is being punished by some persons at the highest level…
UK exits the EU by 52% to 48% of votes, Pound Sterling falls in forex market
The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum. London and Scotland voted strongly to stay in the EU…
Military dismisses coup rumour, appoints new Commander for Operation Delta Safe
The military has summarily dismissed rumour of an impending coup to upstage the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it was a figment of the imagination of the peddlers of…
Danbatta seeks Reps’ cooperation on telecom regulations, Reps laud USPF strides
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has called for more cooperation and understanding of members of the House of Representatives, on regulatory…
If Nigeria fails, blame the elite – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has again harped on the significant role the elite play in the development of a country like Nigeria, saying the weight of what happens in…