Brazil top FIFA ranking, Nigeria lag at 40th position
Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years. Egypt is…
Suicide on the rise; one in three Australian students manifests suicide tendency
One in three Australian tertiary education students have thought about suicide or self-harm in the last 12 months, a study has found. The research, published by mental health group Headspace…
FEC approves $1.3bn World Bank, AfDB loan for take-off of Development Bank
The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved a $1.3 billion loan credit facility for the commencement of the Development Bank of Nigeria. A memo seeking the approval was tabled at the…
Despite hike in bridging cost, we won’t increase pump price of petrol – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC says that the recent increase in bridging allowance to transporters from N6.20 to N7.20 per litre will not lead to an increase in the…
Libya releases seven Nigerians, others captured by ISIS
Libyan authorities released on Wednesday 28 Eritreans and seven Nigerians who were captured and enslaved by Islamic State in Sirte and had been held in detention since the jihadist group…
FG releases N54 billion to offset pension arrears
The Muhammadu Buhari administration has released N54 billion to clear part of the backlog of accrued pension rights for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016. The Director of Information, Ministry…
Muslims to outstrip Christians at the end of 21st Century
Muslims are projected to surpass Christians in global population at the end of the century, according to a demographic analysis released Wednesday by America’s Pew Research Centre. In recent years,…
Nigerian troops, others repel al-Shabaab attack
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said its forces Wednesday thwarted attempts by the Al-Shabaab militants to attack its base in Hiran region in south-west Somalia. The AU mission said…
BBNaija: Okowa drums up support for ‘Warri Boy’ Efe
The Governor noted that Delta State is proud of the conduct and behaviour of Efe in the competition as he has remained out of controversies in the Big Brother’s House….
Court blocks investigation of former EFCC Chairmen
The FCT High Court, Jabi, has struck out an application seeking to compel the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to investigate former EFCC chairmen for alleged corruption. Justice Abba-Bello Muhammad,…