As poll draw near, Nigeria has responsibility to Sierra-Leone, West Africa
The West African sub region has fared poorly in the last twenty to twenty five years, with regards to infrastructure, social structure and the economy. Worse still, the region- like much of Africa- has also suffered unprecedented unrest and fully fledged warfare in many cases. Nigeria had been one of the lucky countries.
Thailand blames Buhari for collapse of its rice mills
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Audu Ogbeh says Thailand has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of being responsible for the collapse of its seven rice mills as rice importation from the Nigeria fell drastically.
UNICEF, IOM, UN condemns Rann Boko Haram attack
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have deplored Boko Haram attack on Rann in Borno.
U.S., International community, condemn killing of 3 aid workers in Borno
The United States and others on Friday, condemned the killing of three Nigerian aid workers in a Boko Haram attack on a military installation in Borno.
Brazil waits nervously for Neymar’s foot operation
Brazilian superstar Neymar was due to fly into Belo Horizonte later Friday for surgery to mend a broken bone in his right foot, while an anxious footballing nation wondered if its World Cup build-up will also need urgent care.
Reverend Billy Graham laid to rest at North Carolina home
The late Reverend Billy Graham, spearhead of an evangelical Christian movement that touched millions worldwide and who provided spiritual counsel to several US presidents, returned for good to his North Carolina home Friday.
Group walking from Lagos to Abuja calls for commitment to nation-building
A group, `New Nigeria Nationalists’ walking from Lagos to Abuja, has called on Nigerians to be patriotic and re-channel their energies into nation-building.
Mr Yinka Quadri, Coordinator of the group, made the call while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Friday.
Why Arsenal fans are angry – Cech
Petr Cech says he can understand why Arsenal fans turned on their struggling team during Thursday’s chastening 3-0 defeat against Manchester City.
It’s Ibrahimovic’s last season at Manchester United – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says Zlatan Ibrahimovic has “won the right to choose his future” after acknowledging that the striker is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.
We feel sorry for Neymar but we are strong without him, insists Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has warned his Real Madrid players there is no room for complacency despite Neymar’s absence from next week’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is to undergo surgery on a foot injury and will miss the last-16 decider at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, where Real hold a 3-1 advantage from […]
Tanzanian actress,Yvonne Monalisa, David Vandy set to host TAFF 2018
As the African film makers, stars and stakehoders are gearing up for another edition of TAFF, the glitzy and high-profile annual black film festival, holding in Dallas, the United States, organizers have announced award-winning Tanzanian actress, Yvonne Monalisa as well as Sierra Leonean actor and Voice of America TV host, David Vandy as the hosts of this year’s fesival.
If you see Barcelona playing in a specific moment they give the ball to Messi – Klopp
Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool are more unpredictable since Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona because his players have had to get creative to fill the gap left by the Brazil star.
Leicester dream of Euro return after record profits
Leicester’s Thai owners have their sights set on a return to European action after their club announced record profits.
Man City fined £50,000 after FA Cup fracas
Manchester City have been fined £50,000 ($68,000) for their players’ behaviour in the stormy FA Cup defeat against third tier Wigan.
Parents of BBNaija “Double Wahala” housemate Bambam dismiss social media claims
The family of Big Brother Naija “Double Wahala’’ housemate Bambam has dismissed suggestions on social media claiming her parents want her withdrawn from the show.
Boko Haram contacted me over abducted Dapchi schoolgirls – Aisha Wakil
As the Nigerian government extended to neighbouring countries, the search for the 110 schoolgirls abducted last week in Dapchi, Yobe State, a human rights activist, Mrs Aisha Wakil, claimed a Boko Haram faction had contacted her to confirm it has the girls.
