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The father of Mesut Ozil said Sunday his son should quit Germany’s national squad after he was “made the scapegoat” for Die Mannschaft’s shock first-round defeat at the World Cup. Ozil, 29, has come in for hefty criticism in Germany…

The Christian Association of Nigeria has said it cannot endorse or support candidates for public offices in the 2019 elections because the political parties have yet to present electable men and women for various positions. The…

Dangote Cement Plc may carry out the much-awaited listing of its shares in London Stock Exchange after next year’s general election. Edwin Devakumar, Group Executive Director, Dangote Industries Ltd disclosed this during an interview…

There is no doubt that Nigerians love sports and it is no longer just about entertainment; it is also about making (and losing) money. A whole lot of money. The billion dollar sports betting industry is obviously growing astronomically…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to use his “leadership position to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice…

There is confusion over Michael Adikwu, the prime suspect in Offa  robbery, who is speculated to have died after he was  no longer paraded with other suspects. On Thursday,  April 5, a  22-man  gang  had  attacked Offa, Kwara State,…

In less than seven months, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide election that would allow Nigerians, yet again, an opportunity to decide their leaders. The sensitisation on how to register for…

The peace process between the United States and North Korea suffered a setback after Pyongyang angrily rejected Washington’s “gangster-like” demand for rapid nuclear disarmament, despite two days of intense talks. When Mike Pompeo,…

Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police ( IGP), has directed commissioners of police in state commands and their supervising assistant inspectors-general of police to be on red alert. Jimoh Moshood, force spokesman, disclosed this…

You should have seen me shaking my head in self-pity, as if somebody had just mercilessly slapped me. I had just landed at the “little” Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, and needed to use the rest room. What I saw startled me.…

A 35-year old woman identified as Mercy Duru Ezinne, has been arrested fro impersonating a medical doctor and then allegedly administered a wrong treatment to a patient suffering from critical heart condition. The petty food stuff…

Yemisi Ilesanmi is an openly bisexual Nigerian woman. She shared photos of herself attending London gay pride today on her Facebook page with a message about bisexuality. Quote ''Oh yes, Bisexuals are not confused, we just have the…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told President Vladimir Putin on Friday the world was “in love” with World Cup hosts Russia and praised him for overcoming negative stereotypes about the country. Infantino spoke at a meeting with Putin…

The recently suspended members of Imo State House of Assembly have cried out that they were being harassed and threatened by faceless individuals to support the plans to impeach the Deputy Governor of the state, Prince Eze Madumere, or…

•May lock horns with Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, Atiku, Makarfi, others for PDP ticket •Opposition party leaders want ticket for old members, not defectors •What Saraki, Atiku discussed in Middle East •Obasanjo to back consensus candidate…

Nigerian singer who explained the advantage of having multiple sugar daddies and boyfriends, Princess Vitarah steps out with her knitwear top in other to beat the heat from the the sun, see photos of her below

Croatia will be playing England on the 11th of July 2018 in the world cup semi finals, but thats not big a headline as the fact that their president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović has been the topic of discussion of how she is able to combine…

"My point is, people cannot be slaughtered in their houses helplessly. Maybe what we need to do is to liberalise gun control. Let everybody own a gun so that when you are coming to my house, you will know that I have my own gun while…

Mrs. Obasanjo has given shocking revelations about her son, Olujonwo’s one-year marriage to billionaire daughter, Tope Adebutu. Spouse of the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo Obasanjo, has released a statement…

TORRENTS of rainfall and flooding battered a widespread area in southwestern Japan yesterday, with local media casualty reports climbing quickly. Public broadcaster NHK said 38 people were dead, four were injured seriously and 47 were…

The leader of the Seriki line of Olubadan in Ibadanland, Oyo state, High Chief Adebayo Oyediji is dead. He was aged 91. Family source hinted that the astute and highly successful Ibadan business man died late Friday night after a brief…

• Hostile reception awaits defectors The possible defection of members of the Reformed- All Progressives Congress (R-APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not appear to be good news to the ears of many PDP supporters in…

Kenya is set to impose tax on street preaching, taking phone photos commonly known as selfies and hawking of food on the streets. The new taxes are being proposed by different counties in Kenya. In Siaya County, street preachers will…

President Muhammadu Buhari says Senate President Bukola Saraki has proven his innocence of the false assets declaration charges against him. Shortly after becoming Senate President in 2015, Saraki began battling charges of false assets…