Kanu Nwankwo Robbed Of $11,000 At Moscow Airport
Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu had $11,000 (9,300 euros) stolen from his suitcase at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport while he was on his way to playing in a friendly match organised by FIFA. Kanu, 41, who captained the Nigerian national team and played for Arsenal and Inter Milan, was robbed as he transferred to a flight […]
In the Belly of the Plastic Whale By Nnimmo Bassey
It was a surreal feeling for me to literally step into the belly of a whale in December 2017. It was an unforgettable experience, to say the least. One could not but imagine what would have been the fate of biblical Jonah if he had found himself in the belly of a whale like the […]
Police Invite Saraki Over Offa Bank Robbery
Senate President Bukola Saraki has been invited by the Nigeria Police force in connection with the robbery which recently occurred in Offa, Kwara State. This was after he was mentioned by five of the suspects who confessed to the crime. Five gang leaders indicted Saraki after they confessed that they were political thugs of the […]
Russia 2018: Rohr Releases Super Eagles Final World Cup List
The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has finally released his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Having already trimmed down the provisional squad to 25 before the England friendly, Rohr was left with the decision of dropping two players from the roster. The duo of Ola Aina and Mikel Agu were […]
Buhari mourns Justice Akanji
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, describing him as a man whose greatest asset in life was his enviable integrity and incorruptibility. The President disclosed this in a condolence message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, […]
Pioneer chairman of ICPC, Mustapha Akanbi, Dies At 85
Mustapha Akanbi, pioneer chairman of Independent Corrupt Practice and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), is dead. Akanbi died in the early hours of Sunday at a private hospital in Ilorin, Kwara state. He died at 85 after a brief illness. Akanbi was a former president of the court of appeal and first Wakili of Ilorin. […]
England Beat Nigeria In World Cup Friendly
England kicked off their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria, but Raheem Sterling ended a troubled week on a low note as the Manchester City star was booked for diving. Gareth Southgate’s side swept into a two-goal lead as Gary Cahill and captain Harry Kane netted in a dominant first-half display […]
PDP to Buhari: Nigerian Youths Are Free To Contest Presidency in 2019….Says Buhari’s Anti-Youth Declaration is APC Policy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns as degrading and completely unacceptable, the declaration made by President Muhammadu Buhari, that Nigerians youths should not contest the Presidency in the 2019 general elections. PDP describes such a declaration as totally unpresidential, unlawful, discriminatory and further showcases the disdain with which Mr. President holds the youths, who he […]
FG Begins Implementation Of New Excise Duties On Alcohol, Tobacco
The Federal Government will today begin the implementation of the new excise duties for alcohol and tobacco. President Muhammadu Buhari had in March assented to an increase in excise duties for tobacco, beer, wine, and spirits imported permitting a grace period of 90 days for implementation. This follows after the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun […]
Not Too Young To Run Bill Was Our Initiative, PDP Tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the ‘Not Too Young To Run Bill’ which was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday was pursued and sponsored by members of the PDP at the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. The PDP says that President Buhari had no input in the bill neither […]
