Abuja airport to be closed for 6 weeks in Feb., March 2017 – Sirika
Ex-militants laud FG over Danjuma, Oturubo’s appointments
Rep empowers 500 constituents
Operator slams FG for allegedly not dredging Calabar Port
Kayode Fayemi to purchase 38 Nissan vehicles for N328m
President Buhari committed to improving lives of youths – Babachir Lawal
Senate, SERAP, Ibrahim Magu and the dearth of CSO’s in Nigeria
FG recovers N288bn looted funds from Jonathan’s regime
9 PDP govs for Sheriff: It’s a case of political hallucination, Makarfi’s faction replies Gulak
All set for digital switch over in Abuja – Lai Mohammed
Russian Ambassador assassinated by Turkey policeman
Buhari should not come to Biafraland, IPOB warns
VIDEO: Moment Russian Ambassador Karlov was shot dead
Electoral College set to cast “the real votes” for U.S. President Monday
UK decorates Nigerian Naval officer with sword of honour
Erdogan phones Putin after killing of Russian ambassador
Omoluabi: The heart and soul of being human in Yoruba land

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Pupils honor troop for their sacrifice
Troops of Operation Lafia Dole were on Monday 19 December 2016 presented with gift packs of essential daily need at the Headquarters of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri by Volt Club students and Children International School (CIS) Lekki,Lagos.
Dankwambo hails Amina Mohammed’s appointment as UN’s Dep. Sec-Gen
Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State, has congratulated the Minister of Environment, Hajia Amina Mohammed, on her recent appointment as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
UNICEF begins mass vaccination against measles in Somalia
Following measles outbreak in Somalia, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners are supporting a swift delivery of 55,000 doses of measles vaccine to Kismayo in Somalia. Also being delivered is Vitamin A supplementation to boost the immunity of some 54,000 children under the age of 10 that are expected to be vaccinated. “Measles […]
Phyno’s ‘Fada Fada’ named hottest track of 2016
After heavy deliberations, superstar rapper and hitmaker, Phyno’s monster track, “Fada Fada” was voted as Nigeria’s hottest track of 2016 on MTV Base Roundtable, the most debated music list in Nigerian entertainment. Tagged #BaseHottestNaijaTracks2016, the 2-part show ended with Phyno taking the number one spot on the ultimate music countdown.
49 die after drinking toxic alcohol
Authorities said on Monday at least 49 people have died after drinking berry-scented bath essence containing a toxic form of alcohol in the Siberian city of Irkutsk, Russia.
Cuba slashes internet costs
Cuba cut the price of internet access by 25 percent Monday, but getting online still costs more than a day’s wages for the average worker in one of the world’s least connected countries.
Uromi: Gathering storm over deposition of Onojie
A month before Comrade Adams Oshiomhole stepped aside as Governor of Edo State, the Ishan section of the state otherwise known as Esan Land, exploded into turmoil following the deposition of the Onojie of Uromi, His Royal Highness Anselm Aidenojie 11, the traditional ruler of the Uromi Kingdom.
Breaking: Three hurt in shooting at Muslim prayer hall
Three people were injured by gunfire in central Zurich on Monday, police said, with local media reporting the incident occurred in a Muslim prayer hall near the city’s railway station.
Manchester vs Arsenal: Guardiola pins hopes on Chelsea wobble
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side will be ready to pounce if Premier League leaders Chelsea falter following their impressive 2-1 comeback victory over title rivals Arsenal.
Barcelona: Suarez hopes Messi will follow in new deal
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez hopes teammate Lionel Messi will follow his lead by signing a long-term contract to see out the remainder of his prime years at the Camp Nou.
Pregnancy changes a woman’s brain: study
Pregnancy causes “long-lasting” physical changes to a woman’s brain, with significant, but seemingly beneficial, grey matter loss in parts of the crucial organ, a study said Monday.
Chelsea set new Premier League’s longest winning streaks record
Premier League leaders Chelsea set a new club record at the weekend by registering an 11th consecutive league win within the same season for the first time.
FG to tackle smuggling with ICT – Adeosun
The Federal Government has initiated plans to use technology as an enabler to fight smuggling and increase revenue collections.
FIFA are not world doping police – Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ruled out taking the 2018 World Cup from Russia in the wake of the latest findings of the McLaren report.

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