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Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has named his top three heavyweights of all time which includes American boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. The British boxer who was a guest on British television series Top Gear, did not…

A unique feature of the forthcoming elections is the test of might by some political heavyweights who are battling to assert their influence, retain power or lose it. In this piece, YUSUF ALLI, MANAGING EDITOR,…

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has insisted that now is the time to have a female president in Nigeria. According to her, women have been able to reach the top echelon of government in the country aside becoming the…

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to give the Igbo a chance in the executive arm of government at the centre. The former president spoke at a stakeholders meeting at Ukpor, Nnewi South Local…

For singer Ash, the only spots he can sign autographs are on single women’s breasts and this is because women rule the world and he enjoys spending time with them. In an encounter with Sunday Scoop, the Dubai-based singer stated that he…

• EFCC, Central Bank tighten noose on cash flow • Agency places 24-hour surveillance on bank transactions • Commission warns bureau de change operators • Presidency: Dangote not member of APC Campaign Council…

Actor, TV presenter and model, Uti Nwachukwu has mentioned that he is afraid of marriage considering the high rate of divorce among married people nowadays. The reality TV star who spoke to Joy Marcus in this new interview also spoke on…

Ever since the events culminating in the thwarting of his eminently deserved second term in office, Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has privately and publicly demonstrated very rare courage and character…

Nigerian singer D’banj son’s death, was one of the major tragic incidents that rocked 2018. But the singer has since left the incident behind and he owes it all to the assistance of his fans, who showed him love and support. The…

The PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, PPCO, Saturday condemned plan by the federal government to commence a nationwide military ‘Operation Python Dance’ describing it as part of moves to rig the polls in favour of…

Popular Nigerian singer Runtown has not been barred from entering America, his Manager Ebuka has said as against the claims of his former record label Eric Many. He told Sunday Scoop that Runtown is enjoying the current year 2018 and…

TV host Lolo Cynthia has courted controversy on twitter after a video of her surfaced where she stated that she will only take her future husband’s name if only it will open doors for her. She then posted: “I will not take the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute once again to the late President Shehu Shagari, directing that flags should fly at half-mast in military and para-military formations, as well as public buildings for three days,…

Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, and nine other senior police officers, were pulled out from the Force on Saturday after 35 years in service. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

During a conversation on BBC Radio 4, Angelina Jolie hinted that she may consider a move into politics in the future. The high-profile actress and activist told BBC host Justin Webb that in the past she would have…

Nigerian Pensions administration dates back to the1950s. However, the Pension Reforms Act of 2004 paved way for a new pension scheme in Nigeria, which is a defined contributory scheme unlike the old scheme that was…

Eden Hazard admits he sometimes struggles with being one of the Premier League’s most targeted players, but says it only happens because he is “too good”. The Chelsea forward is regularly one of the most fouled…

Justice A. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.8 million intercepted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Akanu Ibiam International, Enugu, on December…

Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, says he will make himself available to the police next week. In an interview with Channels Television on Friday, the lawmaker said he is not a criminal and has no…

Pep Guardiola has taken the blame for Manchester City’s slump and said he has no doubt about the quality of his players. City have slipped to third in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Liverpool,…

Dutch security forces arrested four people in the port city of Rotterdam on Saturday on suspicion of preparing for a “terrorist crime”, police said. Elite counter-terrorism units and police arrested the men and…

Members of the Coalition of Kano State Markets Associations have promised to work for the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. The Association which made the pledge during an…

Former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, was on Saturday buried in his hometown, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Shagari, who passed on Friday at the age of 93, was interred at exactly 3.30pm after…

Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari died on Friday a couple of months to his 94th birthday — but when he was 54, he had already written his name into the history books. The story of Nigeria will be inconclusive without his footprint.…