Articulated vehicle fails brake, kills 4 in Ibadan
Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning at Ojaoba area of Ibadan metropolis when the driver of an articulated vehicle conveying cement lost control and crushed four persons to death.
Mourinho claimed his team exposed Liverpool’s shortcomings
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claimed that his team had exposed Liverpool’s shortcomings after holding Jurgen Klopp’s well-regarded team to a 0-0 draw. Liverpool went into Monday’s game at Anfield seeking a sixth successive win in all competitions and bidding to draw level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City and second-place Arsenal. But […]
Manchester City make record revenue of of $480m
English Premier League leaders Manchester City on Tuesday announced record turnover of $480 million and its Abu Dhabi owners said the club has reached a “turning point”.
Buhari’s policies ‘re hostile, traumatising Nigerians – ASUU
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday lamented that the present administration in the country has traumatised and pauperised the Nigerian people.
Kidnapping: Over N40m ransom paid in Doguwa LG – Legislator
A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Doguwa constituency, Alhaji Salisu Riruwai, said over N40 million was paid as ransom to free some people who were kidnapped in the area.
Don’t allow supremacy battle divide Yorubas, Ooni urges Obas
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has advised Yoruba Obas not to allow supremacy battle bring disunity among them.
Thai football chief banned for five years
FIFA’s anti-corruption court on Tuesday banned Thailand football chief Worawi Makudi for five years for forgery and refusing to cooperate with an investigation.
Pique insists he is not turning back on Spain retirment
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists he will not reverse his decision to retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup.
Wenger adamant Walcott was always staying at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger insisted Tuesday there was never any danger of Theo Walcott leaving Arsenal despite a reduced role with the Gunners last season.
UNICEF urges FG to rehabilitate released Chibok girls
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to provide intensive support for the 21 released Chibok girls to safeguard their future.
Benin Crown Prince arrives Use Palace amidst shouts of appreciation from residents
Use community near Benin in Edo on Tuesday, erupted with thunderous shouts of praises and chants of traditional greetings from residents and well-wishers as Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa arrived the Edigin N’Use palace.
FAAN purge: FG appoints two new Directors
Federal Government Tuesday appointed two new Directors for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, to replace some recently sacked directors of the agency.
2019 General Election: HDP asks court to okay e-voting system
The Hope Democratic Party, HDP, has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja for an order of mandamus to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to adopt electronic voting system for the 2019 general election.
Fani-Kayode’s wife releases snapshot of her account, says EFCC lied
Precious Chikwendu, wife of erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, Tuesday, denied allegation by the Economic and Fianancial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that her Access Bank account was used to launder funds from the NSA’s office and that approximately N2.4 million balance was found in her account, when she was arrested by the anti-graft agency yesterday.
Lagos clarifies demolition of illegal structures, shanties
Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its decision to demolish illegal structures and shanties erected along the river banks and under high tension cables across the State, citing security concerns and flagrant abuse of its building regulations as its core reasons.
