Drama in House of Reps as Anyim, Hembe trade tackles
But ignoring the interruption, the former SGF pointedly accused the Benue State-born politician of organising the investigative hearing as a way to get back at him for refusing to heed his plea for the sack of former Managing Director of Security and Exchange Commission, Ms Arunma Oteh, when she accused him of demanding bribe from her
Unions blame VC for the poor rating of FUTA by NUC
THE Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Saturday, expressed concern over the National Universities Commission, NUC, rating which pushed the. institution to the 15th position.
Anambra: 5,000 members of APC, APGA, LP, others decamp to PDP
Not fewer than 5,000 persons drawn from APC, Labour Party, PPA and APGA defected at the weekend to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
EFCC did not arrest Okauru — Ajulo
Consultant to Nigeria Governors’ Forum on the refund of Paris Club debt to states, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has described as a hoax the alleged arrest of the Forum’s Director General, Mr Asishana Okauru. Ajulo slammed those behind the rumour on the social media and maintained that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not […]
Chelsea give Arsenal blues, Liverpool lose to Hull
English premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday thrashed neighbours Arsenal 3-1 in a Week 24 London derby of the English Premier League (EPL).
Why I was elected as Senate Leader — Lawan
Senator Ahmad Lawan has explained that his election as Senate Leader was to ensure party supremacy and cordial relationship between the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the executive and legislative arms of government.
AFCON 2017: Burkina Faso wins 3rd place play-off
An 89th minute Alain Traoré strike was all Burkina Faso needed to beat Ghana to third place at the on-going AFCON in Gabon.
Trump beheading Statue of Liberty cover sparks criticism
German news magazine Der Spiegel sparked controversy Saturday with a cover depicting US President Donald Trump holding the severed head of the Statue of Liberty in one hand and a bloodied knife in the other.
English Football League tables
English Football League table after Saturday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):
Five facts about the Super Bowl
Several records could be on the line at Sunday’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. AFP looks at the milestones under threat at the 51st edition of the showpiece:
Africa remains continent of hope, says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa remains a continent of hope in spite of the obvious crises and underdevelopment currently ravaging the region.
Mass demos force Romania gov’t climbdown
Romania’s premier announced Saturday a dramatic climbdown on legislation that had been seen as a retreat on corruption, after the biggest protests since dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was toppled and executed in 1989.
Real’s trip to Celta off after stadium damage
La Liga leaders Real Madrid’s visit to Celta Vigo scheduled for Sunday has been postponed after strong winds and heavy rain caused structural damage to Celta’s Balaidos stadium, the Spanish league confirmed.
Barca close in as Real fixture is called off
Lionel Messi struck another trademark free-kick as Barcelona moved to within one point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
3,000 MW lost in Niger Delta: Fashola
Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday said 3,000 MW has been lost to insurgency in Niger Delta, leaving 180 million Nigerians with power output of 3,500 MW.
Corruption responsible for Nigeria’s economic recession, says Association
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) on Saturday attributed Nigeria’s economic recession to massive corruption perpetrated under past leaders.
