Two die in borrow pit collapse: Police investigate
The Nigeria Police in Enugu says it is investigating the death of two persons following the collapse of a borrow pit at Gariki in Ugwuoba community, Oji River local government…
Agenda 2030, 2063: AU, UN sign agreement to strengthen ties
The AU and UN have signed a Framework Agreement for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the 30th AU Summit in Addis Ababa….
Kaduna Refinery Shut Down; Reason: No Crude
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has shut down operations on Jan. 15, due to the non-availability of crude oil. The Executive Director, Services (EDS), of KRPC, Dr. Abdullahi…
Commentary: Cattlelisation of Nigeria…
KEN UGBECHIE All things considered, there was a country. There was a nation where cattle herders were friendly, innocuous nomads. They wandered as you wonder at the amount of energy…
World’s tallest teenager is 7ft 7 inches and social media goes wild for the basketballer
His name is Robert Bobroczky. At 7feet 7 inches in height, he has become the world’s tallest teenage sensation at just 17. He was 6ft 2 inches tall at 8…
Nigeria Professional Football League: Plateau United Pip MFM to remain top as Falconets thrash South Africa 6-0 to land in France
Defending champions Plateau United Football Club of Jos on Saturday at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos defeated visiting MFM FC of Lagos 1-0 in a Match Day 5 fixture….
English FA Cup: Liverpool, Westham dumped out, Spurs survive NewPort scare
Liverpool were stunned 3-2 by West Bromwich Albion in a memorable English FA Cup fourth round tie at Anfield on Saturday, amidst a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) dominated affair. West…
Benue Killings: NASS should investigate, impeach Buhari – Groups; Demand sack of Defence Minister, IGP
The three main socio-cultural groups in Benue State: Mdzough-u-Tiv, Idoma National Forum and Omi Ny’ Igede, have called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan-Ali,…
More Killings in Plateau: 100-year-old man, two others mauled in Night Attack
A 100-year-old man, Ahmadu Hwie, and two others were killed by gunmen that attacked Huke, a rural settlement in Bassa Local Government of Plateau on Saturday. Also killed by the…
Buhari in Addis Ababa, talks regional security, conflicts in Africa
Ahead of Sunday’s opening of the 30th African Union Summit, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, started his four-day engagement. He joined 14 other members of the…