Dayo Johnson Akure ‎AFTER 11 days in the captivity of kidnappers, a 70 year old clergyman in Ikare-Akoko area of Ondo state, Japhet Obafemi has regained his freedom. Pastor Obafemi of the Apostolic Faith, Ilepa in Ikare-Akoko was ambushed by some suspected Fulani herdsmen. He was abducted along Augu/Akunmu express road on his way from […]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to use sports as a veritable tool that would not only take the youths off the streets and provide them with a means of livelihood, but also boost tourism in the state. The Governor spoke on Wednesday when the Trustees and Management of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Alausa.

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to commit his future to Real Madrid just hours after becoming the club’s joint leading scorer of all time with two goals on Wednesday.

As Nigeria marks its 55th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has advocated that for the role played by former President Goodluck Jonathan by anchoring a free, credible and fair polls that ushered the current leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, he (Jonathan) should be declared the hero of Nigeria’s democracy and a man of honour.

The Kwara State Government on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as Metropolitan Square parade to mark the 55th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria.