Fans call for concessions in wake of Premier League TV deal
England's Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) called on clubs to offer greater concessions to ensure the atmosphere inside stadiums is not affected in the wake of a £4.46 billion ($6.43 billion, 5.21 billion euros) three-year television deal for Premier League rights from 2019.
Federation to host maiden media shooting workshop, competition
The Nigerian Shooting Federation (NSF) says it has concluded plans to host the maiden Media Shooting Workshop and Competition for sports journalists in Nigeria.
3 injured in shooting outside of US spy agency
A shooting erupted Wednesday outside the headquarters of the US National Security Agency, in the suburbs of Washington, with three persons injured.
Senate confirms 6 INEC RECS
THE Senate has confirmed six more Resident Electoral Electoral Commissioners (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Court reinstates dismissed NBC staff after 5 years
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the reinstatement of one Kate Obiechina, dismissed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in 2013.
Rowdy session in Senate as Senators loyal to Buhari walk out of chamber
THE relative peace in the 8th Senate appears to be eroding as the there was rowdy session Wednesday at Plenary over change of Election time table which places the election of the President last on the time table.
UK freezes $803m in assets under Congo sanctions
The British government said it has frozen 803 million dollars (580 million pounds) in assets held by several dozen militia leaders, army officers and private organisations with ties to Democratic Republic of Congo.
Youths/Police Clash: I am in power to serve the ordinary Edo people – Obaseki
The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has tasked the Administrative Panel investigating the clash between some youths in Upper Igun Area of Benin City, Edo State and the police, following the alleged murder of Mr David Okoniba, to do all within its power to ensure the speedy dispensation of justice.
Valentine’s Day: Former Miss Nigeria, others say flowers, cards still have emotional values
Former Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi and some other Nigerians on Wednesday said that young girls were still accepting flowers and cards as gifts during Valentine season.
Appeal court rules Nigerians cannot pursue Shell spill claim in England
The Court of Appeal in London ruled on Wednesday that two Nigerian communities cannot pursue Royal Dutch Shell in English courts over oil spills in Nigeria’s Delta region.
As a very proud Nigerian register for national identity cards, Ambode begs Lagos residents
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday urged residents of the State to come out and register for the National Identity Card scheme being administered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), saying compliance would enhance proper planning and facilitate national development. Speaking at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja after registering for the scheme, […]
