Police recount role in getting the Nigerian chief freed Upon Chief Olu Falae’s release, it will be recalled that it was stated that his release was secured without the payment of ransom. The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has responded to Monday’s press statement by elder statesman Chief Olu Falae, on his abduction and release by […]
Continue ReadingThe President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday appealed to his colleagues to put the overall interest of the country above all political considerations when the Senate begins the screening of nominees for ministerial appointments expected from President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. The Senate President who said this in a welcome address he […]
Continue ReadingAgain, it turned out to be a disappointing outing for the English teams, as both Chelsea and Arsenal lost their matches of the 2nd matches of the group stages. Here are the scores of the the games. Barcelona 2 – 1 Bayer Levkn FT Arsenal 2 – 3 Olympiakos FT Bayern Mun 5 – 0 […]
Continue ReadingChampions league action is back, with the European teams playing the second games of the group stages. Here is a list of the fixtures for tonight: Barcelona v Bayer Levkn 07:45 Arsenal v Olympiakos 07:45 Bayern Mun v Dinamo Zagreb 07:45 FC Porto v Chelsea 07:45 BATE Bor v Roma 07:45 Maccabi Tel Aviv v Dynamo Kiev 07:45 Lyon v Valencia 07:45 […]
Continue ReadingNigeria has been fined 5,000 Dollars by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for fans misconduct during its first leg of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match on June 13. CAF’s decision was released on its website in Abuja on Tuesday. It said that the decision was reached at its disciplinary board meeting […]
Continue ReadingA statement released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday said 10 more corpses of deceased Nigerian pilgrims had been identified, taking the number of Nigerian pilgrims who died at Mina stampede, to 64. Updating newsmen on the incident in Mecca, Alhaji Uba Mana, the Director, Public Affairs of the commission, said […]
Continue ReadingLagos has won the South West draw of the 2015 edition of the Ovie Brume foundation literacy competition. Lagos took the lead with a total of 50 points while Oyo state came second with 49 points. Twelve pupils from schools in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states, who participated in the regional competition, […]
Continue ReadingNdem Nkem Many Nigerians shy away from vacations and trips outside the country as they remain hesitant to take on the stress of visa applications or endure the disappointment that comes with being rejected. Fortunately, some countries have waived the documentation processes, offering free visa to Nigerians for a limited period of time, long enough […]
Continue ReadingGamaliel Onosode, a renowned technocrat, administrator and former presidential candidate of the All Nigeria People’s Party of Nigeria is dead. This is according to a statement by the family, which said Mr Onosode died in early hours of today. He was aged 82. His burial arrangements will be announced will be announced shortly, according to […]
Continue ReadingPresident Muhammadu Buhari’s list of ministers is ready and may be reaching the senate which has been on a six-week break when they resume today for confirmation of the nominees. Reports suggest that the President has given Senator Ita Enang, his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters a letter containing the list to be presented […]
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