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The year 2019, as nascent as it is, is already bristling with all manner of emotions. From anticipation to hope; from fear to even despair. The chaos of emotions is not unfounded. It is an election year; and if the history of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Police and other security agencies have been advised to ensure that they discharge their duties without fear or favour during the 2019 general elections. Making…

Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to place the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, under security watch ahead of next month’s…

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday made its first intervention in the inter-bank sector of the Foreign Exchange market for 2019 with a sum of $210m. The CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor,…

FC Barcelona shelled out a club record 160 million euros (£143.7 million) to prise Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, yet one year on from his signing, the Brazilian is struggling.He is struggling to get a game while his former…

Two attack helicopters of the Nigerian Air Force deployed to fight bandits and stop killings in parts of Zamfara State have shot dead a gang leader and scores of the bandits gathered on Doumbourou Hill and believed to be planning…

Abdulsalam Salaudeen, a 43-year-old Islamic cleric in Igando, Lagos State, who was arrested for allegedly raping his five-year-old Arabic schoolgirl, has owned up to committing the crime.The father of five blamed the crime on the…

Ronaldinho has been banned from leaving Brazil by a judge. The ex-Barcelona is scheduled to appear at the Dubai International Sports Conference this week. The 38-year-old football legend has been barred from making the trip…

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered that Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, might also be used to treat Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), a condition…

A young man was apprehended by residents after stealing female panties and other clothing items at Benin city in Edo state. According to reports, the man popularly known as Aboki, stole the items at Lagos street in Ring road area,…

The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi, has described the next presidential election as a battle between darkness and light.Speaking at Agulu, during a lecture organised by African Community…

President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday  in Abuja that  his administration has put a stop to what he called the  dehumanization of federal pensioners by ensuring prompt payment of their  entitlements and backlog of…

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director General of the Voice f Nigeria (VON) Osita Okechukwu,  has said that the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) should stop shopping for excuses…

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the United Kingdom have called on the parliament and other foreign agencies to monitor Nigeria’s general election holding in February.  In a petition signed by…

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club manager, Mauricio Pochettino, believes he would have been sacked if his teams were chasing domestic cups over finishing in the Premier League top four. Pochettino’s Spurs kick off…

*... Sacks director, move to bring in allies* *... Aregbesola becomes member of Lagos APC GAC* There is a strong disquiet among the members of Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu Campaign Organization, (BOSCO), the All…

Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari is legendary. Mohammed said this on Friday at the inauguration of those who will canvass votes for the re-election of…

…REVELATION FROM SERVING SOLDIERS:*Disbanded Metele unit moved to Malfatori rather than Kukawa Cross*Arage Battalion moved to MNJTF instead of Kekeno*Over 54 soldiers deserted in the last two weeks*Unit Commander dismisses…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress,  APC,  Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has again urged Nigerians to vote for all candidates standing for elections on the platform of the APC as the party was working to reposition…

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was admitted to hospital on Friday after doctors discovered internal bleeding in his stomach, local media reported.Maradona was undergoing routine examinations in his homeland before returning…

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to complete all the abandoned projects initiated by the People’s Democratic Party in the South East zone.Buhari who spoke to journalists at Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State on…

The Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers says the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Tonye Cole, is no match for Gov. Nyesom Wike in the upcoming general elections.…

A 20-year-old woman has told the court why she killed her ex-boyfriend’s two-year-old son. Appearing before an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State on Friday, Chinenye Ndubuife, 20, was quoted by…

Dimitar Berbatov has hailed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s start to life as Manchester United manager and says it would be “unbelievable” if he did not land the job on a full-time basis should their good form continue.…