Erstwhile chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof.  Chidi Odinkalu, yesterday approached the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, asking it to abort plan by the commission to administer oath of secrecy/confidentiality on its staff.

The Naira on Monday gained 50 Kobo to trade at N358.5 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, slightly stronger than N359 traded on Friday.

Algeria ended a 29-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title on Friday night with a 1-0 victory over Senegal, who again missed out in their quest for a maiden continental crown.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in Nevada a decade ago, prosecutors said Monday.

At least six Shiite Muslim protesters were killed in clashes with Nigerian police in the capital Abuja on Monday, witnesses told AFP, the latest deadly violence over the lengthy detention of a religious leader.

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo announced on Saturday his retirement from international football after winning the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 30-year-old Shanghai Shenhua striker struck five times as the Super Eagles finished third in Egypt, bagging him the top scorer honours with two goals more than Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and […]

WARRI:  Ogulagha kingdom Youth council, has dismissed as untrue alleged claim by Delta Iduwini Youths laying claim to ownership of the SPDC Forcados terminal, insisting that the terminal is in Ogulagha kingdom.

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc on Monday unanimously approved the proposed sale of Lafarge South Africa Holding Limited (LSAH) to LafargeHolcim Group for 316.2 million dollars.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Monday updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments across the country, particularly the activities of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shi’ite.

The traditional ruler of Owa Kingdom in Delta State, Obi of Owa, HRM Emmanuel Efeizomor II, has urged youths in the state to be hard working and committed to the development of their communities to complement the achievements of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Following the controversial police invasion of his residence at the weekend, which the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has described as a mere invitation, pop star, Timi Dakolo, has raised alarm over the safety of his life and that of his family.  

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday commended the Supreme Court for refusing to succumb to alleged pressure by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to review its judgement which voides the participation of the APC and its candidates in Zamfara state in the last general elections.

The Nigerian army has handed over 151 repentant Boko Haram terrorists to the Borno state Government.

Linkage Assurance Plc has assured its broker partners and potential customers of the company’s commitment to prompt settlement of claims, customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery.

OAK Pensions Limited says it will continue to make pension more accessible to the grassroots, so as to enable the formal and informal workers to plan for their financial future.