An indictment submitted to Israel’s parliament on Monday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu names more than 300 prosecution witnesses, including wealthy friends and former aides, in three graft cases against him. By formally sending the indictment to the legislature, after announcing charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud on Nov. 21, Attorney General Avichai […]

Mr Hulisani Makhuvha, of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has said that the bank would collaborate with the Nigerian Government to build road infrastructure in the country. He said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja on the sideline of a conference of Nigeria-South Africa Intergraded Road Transport Infrastructure Initiative. News […]

ABUJA-PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said that the University of Transportation, located in Daura, Katsina State which will be the first in Africa, will provide technical skills, enhance managerial capacity and pave way for innovation in Nigeria’s transport system, while creating more job opportunities.

Marco Silva will still be Everton manager when they face Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, according to reports. Defeat against Leicester City on Sunday saw Everton slip to 17th in the Premier League table and record back-to-back losses. It was their eighth defeat of the season with 14 matches played and pressure is building on […]

The Federal Government and Russia on Monday signed an agreement for the supply of potash, a raw material for fertilizer production from a Russian company, URALCHEM. Mr Uche Orji, the Managing Director, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) signed on behalf of Nigeria while Mr Dmitry Konyaev, Deputy Chairman, URALCHEM, signed on behalf of the Russian […]

In readiness for the 13th Imo State Sports Festival, Governor Emeka Ihedioha CON, has light up the Unity Torch, a unique symbol of the Festival. The Unity Torch was delivered by Imo State-born African and World Record holder in para- Athletics shot-put, Ms Goodness Duru. Governor Ihedioha was handed over the Torch by the Chairman, […]

Built in 1955 for 800 inmates, facility now houses 3, 11 BY Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Five inmates of the Ikoyi Medium Security Custodial Centre have been electrocuted to death and seven severely injured when an electrical fault occured on Monday morning in the cell in which they were locked up. The particular cell where the […]

The police on Monday confirmed the release of a traditional ruler of Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Ibrahim Pada, by his abductors. Pada was abducted by gunmen at his residence on November 27. The spokesman of the FCT Police Command, ASP Miriam Yusuf, said the monarch was released unhurt […]

Mauricio Pochettino admits he is “open to listen to projects” amid speculation linking him with a number of roles. The Argentinian was sacked almost a fortnight ago after five years in the job following Spurs’ slump in form, before being swiftly replaced by Jose Mourinho. ALSO READ: NPFL: Delta Force shock Nasarawa United, Plateau United hold […]

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed trading for the month of December on Monday with a marginal loss of 0.04 per cent.

Pep Guardiola has no intention of moving Fernandinho back into the Manchester City midfield. The Brazilian has been playing as a centre-back in recent months. That situation first came about through necessity with Aymeric Laporte and John Stones out injured but has endured even with the latter now fit again. ALSO READ: Ballon d’Or 2019: Messi, […]

The Federal Government says the ongoing border drill is neither targeted at any region nor designed to cripple businesses in any part of the country as being insinuated by some conspiracy theorists. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Monday when he led a federal government ministerial delegation on inspection […]

Ed Woodward says Manchester United fans have to understand that bringing in multiple signings can be “extremely difficult”. The Red Devils are currently ninth in the Premier League standings and eight points off fourth-placed Chelsea, who occupy the final Champions League place. United were held to a 2-2 draw to Aston Villa at home on […]

The European Union has restated its commitment along with its influencers on sexual violence to promote conversation that challenges the status quo despite a call to drop comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth over ‘unhealthy’ rape joke against women. Following the unveiling of influencers to help chart the course against sexual violence in Nigeria, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, has on Monday approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as Deputy National Chairman, North