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The Nigerian army says it is yet to get $1 billion approved to fight insurgency and other security challenges in the country. In 2017, the national economic council (NEC) approved the request of the current…

Sources close to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, have dispelled claims in some quarters that the former Vice President was set to jet out of the country to the United…

Jose Mourinho has censured Paul Pogba in the wake of Manchester United's debilitating draw at Southampton, accusing the France international of showing a lack of respect for his team-mates and the club's supporters with the nature of his…

Bolaji Alonge, a photographer/actor, recently married his Antwerp-born partner, Sandra Vermuyten, in a simple yet colourful, Afro-bohemian yet elaborate ceremony. The Nigerian-Belgian wedding ceremony, featuring a…

Several high-profile figures in Nigeria, including a former government minister, have claimed President Muhammadu Buhari has died and has been replaced by a lookalike. Social media posts repeating claims that the leader of Africa's…

Popular comedian Alibaba, despite having the interest of the masses at heart has given his reason why he has not yet considered declaring any political ambition. While speaking  Sunday Scoop, he stated that he didn’t have faith in…

The United States has not granted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku visa, contrary to the wide reports that was being circulated in various news media, Daily Independent reports. An…

Sen. Olamilekan Adeola (Lagos West) on Saturday urged Nigerians to reject the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, saying the party has nothing to offer the country. Speaking with journalists at the Nigerian…

As Nigeria prepares for general elections in February, a series of attacks by Boko Haram has focused attention on the security situation in the country. The armed group appears to have regained ground in the…

Mauro Icardi says it is not the right time to consider a transfer to Real Madrid as he is determined to win a trophy with Inter. The Argentina striker has often been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and recent…

Call 10 persons separately and ask them this simple question: “The friend of your enemy is who?”. You’ll likely get the same response but if Fredrick Isotan Faseun were among those people, his own response would…

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fought to a split draw Saturday night, with the American retaining his WBC heavyweight title for an eighth time after knocking down his British challenger twice, Daily Telegraph reports. But it was a…

A group, Initiative To Save Democracy has said that it has credible information that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has returned to Nigeria after failing to…

Palermo, the club currently top of Italy’s second division, have been bought by a “London-based company” for 10 euros ($11), their owner Maurizio Zamparini announced on Saturday. Zamparini, 77, who purchased the Sicilian…

It is not going to be easy for banks, companies and individuals behind activities aimed at undermining the extant policy on the 41 items banned from accessing foreign exchange at the official window of the Central Bank of…

•Atiku returns home from UK, takes charge •Governors, ex-ministers, party leaders beg Wike to rescind decision •Why governor was angry There was panic in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged threat by…

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that there is a need for a ‘pressing’ reform in the oil sector. In a statement on Saturday, the presidential…

Ahead of the Monday gala, that will reveal the winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or in Paris, it has been leaked that Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric will come first. According to Italian media, the Croatian playmaker makes a…

Detained activist Deji Adeyanju may be facing a ten- year jail term for his alleged rabid criticism of the Federal Government and top functionaries, it has been learnt. Top sources within the security and…

Mr. Mack Ogbamosa, Lagos Co-ordinator of Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), has described the choice before Nigerians in President Muhammadu Buhari and the other presidential candidates in the forthcoming 2019 presidential…

Argentine side River Plate have refused to play the postponed second leg of their Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors in Madrid. The derby between the Buenos Aires clubs was twice postponed last weekend, following…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized about N1, 260, 000, 000 from Heritage Bank and Secure Electronic Technologies Limited. Other forms of cash finally forfeited to the government are…

The Nigerian Army yesterday said some vested interests are bent on using insecurity to scuttle and subvert the nation’s democracy. It warned that such people should not only desist but leave the army out of politics.…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, yesterday kicked off his campaign with promises to deliver the Fourth Mainland Bridge, Light Rail and a minimum of a thousand…