Serena eyes ‘bigger and better things’ after US Open drama
Serena Williams would not discuss the incidents that unfolded during the US Open final she lost to Naomi Osaka in September and is choosing to "move on to bigger and better things", the American told reporters in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Israel vows to block Palestinian bid to become full UN member
Israel has vowed to work with the United States to block a bid by the Palestinians for full membership in the United Nations, a move that would confer international recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Buhari’s teacher, Saida Kaita dies
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday offered condolences over the death of Alhaji Sanda Kaita, Magajin Rogo of Katsina, his former teacher and a retired school administrator.
Saudi king orders government reshuffle after Khashoggi fallout
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ordered a sweeping government reshuffle Thursday, replacing key security and political figures including the foreign minister, as the kingdom grapples with the international fallout over critic Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Michelle Obama tops Hillary Clinton as America’s most admired woman
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton’s 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over.
Liverpool still have plenty to prove, insists Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk admits it is an exciting time to be a Liverpool player, but warned the Premier League leaders have won nothing yet.
Businessman, 22, in court over alleged rape of minor
A 22-year-old businessman, Sale Musa, on Thursday appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano, over alleged rape of six-year-old girl.
Breathing difficulty, a sign of underlying health condition- Expert warns
A General Physician, Dr Victor Fayomi, says having difficulty with breathing, chest pain and tightness should be treated as a medical emergency, saying it can be a sign of underlying health condition.
London’s Gatwick airport sold to French Vinci conglomerate
French conglomerate Vinci said Thursday it had bought control of Gatwick airport, Britain’s second-busiest, for nearly three billion pounds only months before Brexit.
My wife is such a troublesome wife no man should ever pray to have, man tells court
Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Thursday dissolved the eight-year-old marriage between Adedolapo Aderibigbe, an estate surveyor and wife, Mayowa, over adultery and threat to life.
Spanish Supreme Court rejects Catalan separatist trial
The Spanish Supreme Court referred Thursday the trial of six Catalan leaders charged with involvement in last year’s failed independence bid back to a court in Barcelona.
NSE : Indices down by 0.86% after Christmas break
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed on Thursday on a downward trend after a two-day holiday to observe Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.
APC chairman warns against hijack of Buhari’s campaign
Alhaji Ali Dalori, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, has warned against hijack of President Muhammadu Buhari re-election campaign activities by some individuals in the state.
Breathing difficulty, a sign of underlying health condition- Expert warns
A General Physician, Dr Victor Fayomi, says having difficulty with breathing, chest pain and tightness should be treated as a medical emergency, saying it can be a sign of underlying health condition.
2019: Masari urges Nigerians to re-elect Buhari for improved power supply
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has urged Nigerians to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 for improved power supply and socio-economic development.
Remo Stars FC donates building to orphanage
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Ikenne-based Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) on Thursday donated a new building to the Blessed Assurance Orphanage in Ikenne, Ogun.
