In Africa, it is a decisive weekend as the second leg semi-final matches of the CAF Champions League take the centre stage.
Nigeria’s flag bearer, Sunshine Stars, face an uphill task in Cairo, Egypt, as they battle Al-Ahly of Egypt while Esperance and TP Mazembe clash in the second semi-final
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Saraki received the Platinum Award for keeping Kwara State visible to Nigeria, while Bamigboye and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Doyin Group of Companies, Chief Samuel Adedoyin, were both conferred with Gold Award for their contributions to the development of the state
In a congratulatory letter to Gowon on the occasion of his 78th birthday, President Jonathan praised him for continuing to “engender bridges of love and harmony across the country” after leaving office many decades ago.
The renewed clampdown by the police is in line with the enforcement of the new traffic law in the state banning the commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada, from some roads
Tijjani was intercepted by operatives of the EFCC with over $7 million on his way to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the greatest challenges facing almost if not all the 774 local government areas in Nigeria is the generally perceived, known and alleged illegal deduction of funds of council areas by state governors
The PDP said it was compelled to call on the IGP because it appeared the Ekiti State Police Command had been compromised on the matter
The tournament will feature four-time world champions Brazil; reigning world champions, Russia; host, United Arab Emirates; next year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup host, Tahiti; United States of America; Japan and Switzerland
While Women Arise said the cry by the ACN over its accreditation as an observer group for the election was to prepare the ground for the rigging of the election by the party, the ACN urged the INEC to reconsider its position on the accreditation of the NGO for the poll
The accused persons allegedly defrauded the Federal Government of Nigeria by submitting forged documents and obtaining the sum from the Petroleum Support Fund as subsidy for the importation of 10,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit
The President and his Nigerien counterpart are working to revitalise and reposition the 41-year old commission as a primary platform for effectively addressing emerging cross-border challenges in the areas of security, bilateral trade, health, energy and communications
Dame Jonathan, who spoke at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday, said she need not go through surgery to look good as her husband, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, loves her the way she is
Six Russians and one Estonian have been abducted from the Liberty 249, operator Bourbon – a French shipping company – confirmed
The chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, spoke on the plans of their outfits for the poll, less than 72 hours to the election
Mark said the Nigerian Government is committed to the drastic reduction of child and mother deaths on account of poor or inadequate health facilities
The noble dreams of Akwa Ibom people and the visionary approach of his administration, the governor said, is what has led to the uncommon transformation of the state in all ramification
Rufai, who lost his mum about two weeks ago, was rushed to the hospital after slumping
The declaration followed the sighting of the new crescent on October 16
The decision, according to Oshiomhole, is the outcome of a continuing performance audit
They were arraigned on a five-count charge of murder, felony, conspiracy, lynching and burning