Welcoming Operation Python Dance
The nationwide Operation Python Dance is the military exercise by the Nigerian Army to provide additional support for the police and other security agencies for the period covering the 2019 general elections. Incidentally, Operation Python Dance has its own track record, similar exercises, although confined to the south-east geo-political zone, recorded huge successes in its […]
Unheralded Canadian teen knocks Wozniacki out of Auckland
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki was bundled out of the WTA Auckland Classic in the second round Thursday, beaten in straight sets by 18-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu.
FG introduces e-yellow card, old card invalid April 1
The federal government has introduced electronic yellow card for international travellers out of the country. This will replace the old card with effect from April 1 this year.
Benue Police arrest man, 21, with 26 mobile phones
The Benue Police Command has arrested one Godwin Raphael, 21, with 26 brands of mobile phones, a locally made pistol and other items in Otukpo Local Government Area.
F1 pays tribute to stricken Schumacher on his 50th birthday
Ferrari issued an emotional message on Thursday to mark the 50th birthday of Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since he suffered head injuries in a skiing accident five years ago.
Four killed on Wednesday night in Jos
Jos – A fresh skirmish in Kwata Zawan community of Jos South local government area of Plateau State has left some people killed and others sustaining various degrees of injuries, locals and Police say.
2019 Polls: Nigerians will vote out APC governors, senators – Babachir
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says voters will elect candidates based on merit during the election.
World Cup appearance, my greatest moment in 2018 — Akinwunmi
The first Vice-President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Seyi Akinwunmi on Thursday said that the Super Eagles appearance at the 2018 World Cup was his greatest moment in Nigerian football in the year.
Elections: Scholar cautions Nigerians on use of free speech on social media
Mr Tobechukwu Nneli, an Africa Initiative for Governance Scholar, has cautioned Nigerians on the use of free speech on social media as the general elections approach.
Arrest Threat: Court declines to order Police to vacate Dino Melaye’s residence
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, turned down an application to order the Nigerian Police Force to vacate the blockade it mounted at the residence of Senator Dino Melaye.
PDP not alternative to APC in 2019-Speaker
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe -Abdullahi, said the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) would not be an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in 2019.
