Pope Francis has formally accepted the resignation of Germany’s controversial bishop of Limburg, who had come under fire for his luxury lifestyle.

Nigeria’s new central bank chief on Wednesday vowed to ensure economic stability to create jobs and boost growth, as lawmakers approved his appointment after the controversial suspension of his predecessor.

Players at the ongoing Toyin Okenla-Ojeage U-17 National Table Tennis Championships on Wednesday in Lagos commended the sponsor for contributing to the development of the sport at the grassroots.

The Power Lifting Federation of Nigeria has said that five of its personnel are to be trained in international refereeing methods in Dubai.

In a new embarrassment for the US Secret Service, three agents were sent home from Amsterdam for drunkeness, after one was found passed out in a hotel hallway.

Enugu – Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, said on Tuesday that the current Super Eagles have the character and team spirit to break previous World Cup records. Chukwu in Enugu said that the team had the opportunity to create for themselves a world record. “This is an opportunity for the boys to create records […]

The Flying Eagles on Wednesday in Abuja named former Golden Eaglets’ stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Isaac Success in a 35-man provisional squad being expected to reconvene on Sunday.

By Henry Umoru, Joseph Erunke and Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- THERE was a mild drama Wednesday at the venue of the on- going National Conference, when a traditional ruler, the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Barkindo Mustapha told his fellow delegates that he was prepared to secede from the present Nigeria if the country […]

A baby girl of one month old has been burnt to death in a fire outbreak that occurred in Rafin Zurfi area of Bauchi metropolis.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of a new central bank governor to replace Lamido Sanusi, who was suspended on government charges of “financial recklessness and misconduct”.