The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for becoming the first African nation to secure a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Schools in several cities across Madagascar will stay closed this week due to an outbreak of bubonic plague, with the death toll rising to 42, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Space scientists in Britain have won more than 4.2 million U. S. dollars of government funding to help support exploration of life on Mars.

Saudi King Salman’s Palace in Jeddah has been hit by a gunman, who shot dead two guards and wounded three others.

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra state has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for emerging the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly has been arrested after a woman accused him of raping her in his tour bus.

As you read this piece, you may quickly declare that this writer is saying this because he is working with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Far from it. This is a considered opinion.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft drive,which has targeted officials at all levels, has punished more than 1.3 million people in five years, the anti-corruption watchdog said Sunday.

English Premier League side, Arsenal FC, have celebrated their youngster,  Alex Iwobi,  who scored Nigeria’s solitary match winner against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

A middle aged man have been reportedly killed by angry mob for stealing yams at Amorji Nike, Abakpa in Enugu East local government area, Enugu State.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday unveiled the ‘Football Forever’ statue at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, acknowledging that football remains the most popular sports that keep the nation united even in critical period.

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured citizens and residents of the state that the state government is deploying resources tactfully to arrest the recent spike in security challenges in parts of the state.

Some consumers of bushmeat in Bayelsa said on Sunday that they were not worried by the outbreak of monkeypox a viral disease transmitted from wild animals to humans.

No fewer than six people have reportedly died while 35 others injured, following intense burns from an explosion at a natural gas depot in Ghana.

Mr Ibrahim Magu, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York, among others, joined the revelers at the Independence Day Parade in New York on Saturday.