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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he believed that the Igbo had the right to the Presidency and promised to back Igbo Presidency at “the right time.” He, however, solicited the support of the Igbo for his re-election bid in 2019, saying next year’s general elections would determine the future of the country. Buhari, who […]

The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has again demanded the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the killings across the country. CBCN had in a reaction to an attack on some Catholic worshipers at a church in Benue State accused Mr Buhari of negligence in his constitutional role of ensuring the safety of lives […]

Former National Deputy Chairman (South-West) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, says a former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, remains his leader forever. He said this on Sunday, when he led 10 of his loyalists on a thank you visit to Obasanjo at his Presidential library residence in Abeokuta. He said he had put […]

A 40-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital after his wife allegedly castrated him while he was sleeping on Monday, police in Chonburi province of Thailand said. The Cambodian woman, who works in Thailand, reportedly attacked her husband out of jealousy after finding out he had been sleeping with multiple women, said Capt. Somkid […]

President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of ongoing killings linked to herdsmen has drawn heavy concerns from members of the United Kingdom House of Lords. The senior lawmakers at the upper chamber of the British Parliament said the latest killings in Plateau State have placed Nigeria’s collective existence on the edge, calling on Mr Buhari to take […]

In recent times there have been claims and counter claims on the use of lemon (Citrus limon) to effectively treat degenerative diseases such as cancer and Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Results of a study published September 2017 in Journal of Advances in Molecular Biology suggest that lyophilized pure fruit juice powder […]

American Cable News Network (CNN) Sports has nominated Super Eagles Forward Ahmed Musa’s first goal against Iceland as one of the best scored in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Similarly, the channel nominated Lionel Messi of Argentina’s goal in group stage goal against Nigeria among the best in the fiesta holding […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is prepared to go to the United States if the country’s diplomatic authorities approve his application for visa. Mr Abubakar, vice president from 1999-2007, has not been able to travel to the U.S. since he left office. “If America says come today, I will board the flight […]

Money looted by Nigeria’s former military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor families, the government says. The distribution is to start next month after more than $300m (£228m) was returned by the Swiss authorities. The money, stolen by Abacha in the 1990s, is due to be given to around 300,000 households, with […]

The World football governing body, FIFA, will pay the Super Eagles of Nigeria and other nations that crashed out from the group stages of the 2018 World Cup tournament £6.1m each. According to reports, Nigeria would have received £9.1 million if they had progressed to the round of 16 stage. This is because any team eliminated from the round of […]

Diego Maradona will no longer be paid as an ambassador of world soccer governing body, FIFA. This is following the Argentina legend’s failure to control his emotions during their 2-1 win over Nigeria in the World Cup last Group D game on Tuesday. The football icon celebrated Marcos Rojo’s winning goal for Argentina by raising […]

Switzerland has repatriated over $1billion Abacha loot to Nigeria, its Ambassador Eric Mayoraz aid yesterday in Abuja. He added that his country is collaborating with the federal government to trace and repatriate looted funds stashed in foreign lands. Mayoraz said “All fund hidden in Swiss banks by Abacha was fully repatriated and so we don’t […]

At least five people have been killed after several shots were fired at a newspaper in the United States. The incident occurred at the office of Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, northeastern U.S. on Thursday afternoon (Thursday night in Nigeria) The police confirmed five killed and several injured while giving live updates to media outlets […]

Former Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba has said bad officiating led to Nigeria’s ouster against Argentina at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia on Tuesday. The former Chelsea striker who spoke on BBC One said the referee favoured Argentina unjustly with the decision not to award the second penalty. He said, “I think it’s […]

Lionel Messi, the Argentine ace player, who scored the opening goal against Nigeria in the last group D match of the FIFA World Cup in Russia has referred to the encounter as `a difficult one’. Speaking at post match conference shortly after his team beat Nigeria 2-1 at St. Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday, Messi who […]