I will go for rematch against Tyson Fury – Wilder
Former WBC Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has said he will trigger the clause in his contract with the new heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury for a rematch. If that happens, it will be the third…
Coronavirus epidemic shifts to Italy
The coronavirus death toll climbed to seven in Italy on Monday and several Middle East countries were dealing with their first infections, sending markets into a tailspin over fears of a global…
Kano rice production increases to 3m tonnes
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state says his administration has boosted rice production to 3 million tonnes yearly to meet local demand. Ganduje said this…
We’ve offered to return our licences twice — FG refused – DisCos
Electricity distribution companies in the country say they have offered to return their licences to the federal government on two different occasions. Sunday…
Kobe Bryant’s widow files wrongful death lawsuit against helicopter company
On the morning of Kobe Bryant’s memorial service, news broke from TMZ that his widow has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the c ompany that owned the helicopter on which the Los Angeles Lakers…
It was ‘special’ to hear Watford fans sing my name again – Odion Ighalo
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo described the moment Watford fans sang his name at the end of Sunday’s match at Old Trafford as “special”. The Nigerian scored 40 goals in 100 appearances for the Hornets before departing…
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on was convicted Monday of sexual assault and rape but cleared of the most serious predatory sexual assault charges. The jury of seven men and five women found the producer guilty of…
Central bank clarifies position on operation of domiciliary accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has not prohibited the acceptance of foreign currency cash deposits by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). The CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Issac Okorafor made the clarification while…
Oluwo makes u-turn, pledges to respect suspension by Osun monarch
The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has pledged to respect the decision of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers that suspended him for six months over alleged indecent acts. The…
My gov’ship not to fill potholes — Ayade
Following public outcry over menace of potholes all over major towns and cities of Cross River State, Governor Ben Ayade has said that his job as a governor does not include mending inner city roads or…
Rape: 21-year sentence of Unilag ex-lecturer not stiff enough- FIDA
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Monday said that the 21-year sentence handed to Akin Baruwa, a former part-time lecturer in the University of Lagos (Unilag),…
PDP seeks review of Supreme Court judgments on presidential election
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a review of the Supreme Court judgments on the presidential election that affirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2019 presidential…
`Maishayi’ tea laced with hemp, tramadol – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking tea popularly known as `Maishayi’ from vendors. Prof.…
Wilder is still a champion – Mayweather
Boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, has reacted to American boxer Deontay Wilder’s defeat to British fighter, Tyson Fury. Earlier on Sunday, Fury had knocked Wilder out in the 7th round at…
BREAKING: Five feared dead as Sagamu turns bloody
Five persons, including two policemen, were feared killed after hundreds of protesters including women and children flooded streets in Sagamu, Ogun State to register their anger over the death of footballer Kazeem Tiamiyu. Tiamiyu, a…
Ex-Naval director forfeits N500m to Fed Govt
A FORMER Director of Navy Accounts, Rear Admiral Tahir Yusuf, has permanently forfeited about N500 million to the Federal Government. Rear Admiral Yusuf, who was…
Buhari’s visit: Ondo declares Tuesday public holiday
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the declaration of Tuesday February 25 as Public holiday. Akeredolu,while granting the approval said: “The Public…
Court dismisses asset case against Ekweremadu — after FG’s lawyer ‘absconds’ with file
A federal high court in Abuja has struck out charges of non-declaration of assets filed against Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president by the federal government. The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery…
71-Year Old Grandma Jailed With Her Husband For Smuggling £1m Of Cocaine On A Cruise Ship
A British gran who smuggled £1million of cocaine on to a cruise ship fears she will leave a foreign prison in a coffin after getting suspected Bosom cancer. Susan Clarke, 71, has been in a…
Buhari orders aggressive battle against sect
MIFFED by the persistent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on soft targets, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered an aggressive battle against the sect. He…
Pictures from Regina Daniels magazine launch
20-year-old social media sensation, wife of billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko and actress Regina Daniels has launched a magazine with her name. The luncheon which held in Abuja last weekend had…
Video: Anthony Joshua spars on Sagamu street
A video has surfaced on social media showing Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua sparring with a local on a street in Sagamu, Ogun State. Joshua had been in Nigeria for sometimes…
Coronavirus spreads to Kuwait and more countries
Bahrain, Kuwait and Afghanistan have registered their first cases of the new Coronavirus (Covid-19). All infected persons were report to have just returned from Iran.…
Lagos Guber aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi dumps ADP
The Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, in 2019 general elections has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic…