Poland’s ‘Bambi’ goalkeeper thrust into Euro limelight
After Poland beat Switzerland to reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, Lukasz Fabianski let his joy show, a rarity for someone deemed too shy to be really good.
Filmmaker urges Nollywood to refresh film production
A Nigerian filmmaker, Efe Mike, on Wednesday, urged filmmakers and marketers in the country to revitalise film production by adopting new techniques.
Gbaramatu kingdom begs Buhari to commence EPZ, Seaport projects
GBARAMATU Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, host to several multinational oil and gas facilities, have demanded that the Federal Government begins the construction of the Export Processing Zone, EPZ/Gas Revolution Industrial Park, Ogidigben and Gbaramatu Seaport component of the projects.
Police trail Lebanese over alleged theft of $487,700
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said that it was on the trail of a Lebanese national , Aly Sayad, over the alleged theft of $487,700 (about N138.9 million) from some Nigerians.
Taraba PDP delegates rejects Appeal Court judgment
More than 400 delegates elected from 168 electoral wards in Taraba State under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), have rejected the decision of an Appeal Court sitting in Yola, dismissing its petition seeking to declare all candidates from Taraba selected in the 2015 Abuja primary election of the party illegal.
NBC sponsors 2016 Spelling Bee contest
In demonstration of its support for educational development in the Nigeria, non-alcoholic beverage giant, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) sponsored the 2016 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Spelling Bee Competition in Abuja.
Maritime university to commence academic activities soon – Naval chief
The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that the naval Maritime University in Ibuza, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta, would soon commence academic work.
First foreign victims confirmed in Istanbul blasts
An Iranian and a Ukrainian have been confirmed as the first foreign victims in the Istanbul airport suicide attack, a Turkish official said Wednesday.
Photos: Triple suicide bombing, gun attack at Istanbul airport (Graphic content )
A triple suicide bombing and gun attack that occurred on June 28, 2016 at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport has killed at least 36 people, including foreigners, with Turkey’s prime minister saying early signs pointed to an assault by the Islamic State group
Suspected Islamic State suicide bombers kill 36 at Istanbul airport
Three suicide bombers opened fire then blew themselves up in Istanbul’s main international airport on Tuesday, killing 36 people and wounding close to 150.
Appointing foreign coach for Eagles may cost Nigeria Russia 2018 qualification – Izilein
A former coach of the Super Falcons, Godwin Izilein, on Wednesday in Benin warned against appointing a foreign coach for the Super Eagles now.
