Containing terror is hard, but we’ll work with you, France assures Nigeria
Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. This was the highlight of the bilateral meeting between Vice-President…
Boko Haram chief surrenders in Damasak
A high-ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Mr Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metele, has surrendered to 145 Task Force Battalion, 5 Brigade troops at Damasak. Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, Army…
13 Unilag students remanded in Kirikiri prison
A Special Offences Mobile Court in Oshodi, Lagos, on Saturday remanded 13 students of the University of Lagos in Kirikiri Prisons pending their bail application. The police arraigned the students…
Upset as Konta beat Wozniacki to win Miami Open
Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her burgeoning career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 in the women’s final at the Miami Open on Saturday. British 10th seed…
Excellent goalkeeper help Palace beat Chelsea at the Bridge
Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after they suffered a shock home defeat to Crystal Palace and Tottenham beat Burnley. Antonio Conte’s…
ISIL deputy leader, al-Jumaili, killed in air strike
Ayad al-Jumaili, believed to be a deputy of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in an air strike on Friday, an Iraqi intelligence spokesman said on Saturday. The…
Elephant kills man, injures another in park attack
A herd of elephants has attacked a group of park employees in South Africa, trampling one to death and seriously injuring another. SanParks said on Friday that the incident occurred…
58 Nigerian companies among fastest growing firms in Africa, says London Stock Exchange Group
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) on Friday launched a report that listed 58 Nigerian companies among the fastest growing private businesses in Africa. The report published on the LSEG…
Trump to pay $25m over Trump University seminar fraud
A U.S. judge on Friday approved a $25 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that claimed fraud against President Donald Trump and his Trump University real estate seminars….
Buhari appoints Onabule head of NTA Board; Runsewe returns
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment Chief Duro Onabule as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Television Authority. Onabule was Editor of the defunct National Concord as well…
