THE Anambra State government has issued a statement condemning the action of two soldiers, who assaulted a physically challenged man in Onitsha, saying that Governor Willie Obiano has directed an immediate investigation into the matter.

GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has reiterated the commitment of his administration in ensuring that the 5-star Central Hospital becomes a medical haven for the people of the South South and Nigerians in general.

A consultant surgeon from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Grace Eke yesterday told an Igbosere High Court in Lagos, that the wife of the traditional ruler of Iba Town Lagos was shot thrice, by the kidnappers of the monarch.

When Nigeria confront Cameroon in a two-legged Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in August and September, the Eagles will not only be facing the reigning African champions but a side reputed to have the best defensive set-up in contemporary African football.

Players of Rivers United FC are upbeat about their chances when they face AS Real Bamako today.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes his close friendship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will prevent any underhand efforts to tempt goalkeeper David de Gea to the Bernabeu.

This morning over 80,000 runners will take over the streets of Lagos searching for athletics glory and fun as the second edition of the Access Bank/ Lagos City Marathon comes alive.

SEVEN Nigerian Soldiers were killed and over 30 Boko Haram terrorists were sent to the great beyond in a bloody clash in Borno yesterday.

TWENTY-FOUR years after he stepped aside on August 27, 1993, following the crisis that trailed the cancellation of the controversial June 12, presidential election, self-styled military president of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is about to return to the public domain again.

Residents of the densely populated Amukoko area, Lagos, are currently living in fear owing to incessant and unprecedented attacks by hoodlums on daily basis.