The deadliest attacks in Somalia since 2011

Dozens of people were killed in a massive car bomb blast in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, the deadliest in almost two years. It is just the latest in a string of attacks in recent years in the Horn of Africa nation, many of which have been claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist militant group. […]
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Tiwa Savage, Davido,others to perform at 2babaLive today

A formidable lineup of Nigerian music heavyweights have been unveiled to perform at the heavily anticipated concert 2baba Live holding today, December 28 2019 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Rush hour car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital

At least 73 people are reported to have been killed by a car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital. The blast took place at a checkpoint at a busy intersection in Mogadishu. Dr. Mohamed Yusuf, director of Madina hospital, told the AP news agency they had received 73 bodies. The death toll is […]

Arsenal keen to rebuild relationship with fans ahead of Chelsea derby – Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes a London derby victory over Chelsea would give Arsenal the momentum to turn their fortunes around and help to rebuild their relationship with their fans. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in Arteta’s first match at the helm on Boxing Day, meaning they have won just one of their […]

At least 61 people killed in Mogadishu checkpoint blast: ambulance official

At least 61 people were killed and dozens were wounded in an explosion at a bustling checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday, an ambulance service official said, the latest in a string of deadly attacks. Rescuers carried dead bodies past the twisted wreckage of a vehicle and a minibus taxi smeared with blood. “So […]

Solskjaer: Man Utd ‘can’t play tippy-tappy football’ like City

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United “can’t play tippy-tappy football” like neighbours Manchester City. The Red Devils bounced back from defeat to Watford away from home by putting Newcastle United to the sword on Boxing Day in a 4-1 victory. Not only will the players be prepared this weekend against Burnley but aware of the […]

Nuno proud of Wolves even without Man City win

Nuno Espirito Santo claimed the performance impressed him enough for the result not to matter, despite Wolves beating Manchester City. The title race looks to be over following the clash at Molineux, which saw Wolves come from two goals down to clinch a 3-2 win with a last-minute Matt Doherty strike. Much of the focus […]

Debt: Nigeria risks bankruptcy under Buhari ― Obasanjo

By Rasheed Sobowale Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo who served as a civilian president between 1999 and 2007 has said the nation risks impeding bankruptcy under the present administration of Muhammadu Buhari. The second elected civilian president of Nigeria while speaking in Lagos at the first edition of the Nigerian Story organised by the ‘Why […]

Kano govt. deploys new strategies to ensure compliance with sanitation in 2020

The Kano State Government said on Saturday that it would deploy new strategies to make residents comply with the monthly environmental sanitation in the state. Chairman of the state’s task force on sanitation Dr. Kabiru Getso revealed this after monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation in the state. He expressed dismay over the failure of residents […]

Passage of our budget’ll enable us do more, Gov Abiodun

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration would do better with the budget passed by the State House of Assembly, saying that his administration had been able to achieve the little it has, with the budget it inherited from the immediate past administration in the State. […]

Obaseki’s reforms: CBN’s N69bn investment in Edo oil palm sector excites farmers

With the commitment of about N69 billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), smallholder farmers in the state have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration for creating the right environment to attract the investment. A cross-section of the farmers, who spoke to journalists, in Benin City, […]

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