B/Haram terrorists suffer more defeats in N/East
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Tuesday inflicted defeat on Book Haram insurgents in the area.
Tottenham will never be kings of the transfer market’ — Mourinho
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists his side will not be “kings of the market” in the January transfer window. Mourinho has said from his first day in charge that he does not need to sign new players next month as he believes he has a squad capable of finishing in the top four of the […]
Digital Organisation: Back to the future
By Tunde-Success Osideko The world as we know it now has changed from what it used to be in 1990 and the key driver of that change is technology. Technology used to be an enabler of businesses but now, it is the business. Most businesses are now seen as digital business rather than one that […]
Troops foil Boko Haram attack on army base in Sambisa forest
Joseph Erunke – Abuja TROOPS of Operation Lafiya Dole battling insurgents in the North East on Wednesday foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to bomb the Nigerian Army base in Sambisa Forest. A suicide bomber detailed by the terror group to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to his body was also killed […]
Foundation donates tailoring centre, sewing machines to Ogun inmates
…As NGO urges FG to create enabling environment for philanthropists to support inmates By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta In order for inmates of Oba Correctional Center in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to have smooth integration back to the society, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), “Habiba foundation” has donated a tailoring centre and seven sewing machines to […]
Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge ahead of March election
Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a fresh challenge to his power on Thursday as his Likud party held leadership primaries in the run-up to a national election, the country’s third in under a year. Netanyahu, head of Likud for the past 14 years, is widely expected to retain the right-wing party’s leadership. […]
China, Russia, Iran to hold joint naval drills starting Friday
China, Iran and Russia will hold joint naval drills starting on Friday in the Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman, China’s defense ministry said on Thursday，amid heightened tension in the region between Iran and the United States. China will send the Xining, a guided missile destroyer, to the drills, which will last until Monday, and […]
‘I did not join Barcelona to win titles’ — Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann insists he did not leave Atletico for success at Barcelona, revealing it was for stylistic reasons as his former club is capable of winning silverware also. The 28-year-old headed to the Blaugrana after they forked out his €120m (£107m/$134m) release clause during the summer transfer window. When asked if he moved to Barcelona […]
Everton manager Ancelotti issues Iwobi hamstring injury update
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out Alex Iwobi from their Premier League game against Burnley on Boxing Day and the midfielder could be out of action until the New Year. The Super Eagles star was forced off only 11 minutes into their 0-0 draw with his former club Arsenal last weekend after sustaining a […]
Robertson still hurting from Man City’s Premier League triumph
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson admits missing out on the Premier League title last season “still hurts”. The Reds missed out on finishing first by a single point as Manchester City triumphed for consecutive campaigns. This season, Jurgen Klopp’s side look on track to banish those demons and lead the league by 10 points with a […]
Apapa Customs surpasses 2019 revenue target by 11%
Records N40bn exports By Eguono Odjegba & Ebuka Oko THE Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, has recorded an increase of 11 percent in their annual revenue target. The record shows that a total of N413 billion was collected from January to December 19, 2019, surpassing the annual revenue target of N372 billion set […]
BBNaija: Khafi receives best Christmas gift from Gedoni
Ex BBNaija season four housemates Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata are engaged. The reality stars, who started their relationship on the show, announced their engagement on Instagram. Khafi posted a picture of herself and Gedoni on her Instagram page @acupofkhafi and captioned it, “I said yes. And I got the best Christmas gift ever. Mrs […]
Delonifera TV unveils online platform to make a difference
The Chairman/ CEO, Delonifera TV, High Chief Bamidele Maroof Onifade has said during the unveiling of Delonifera TV online platform in Lagos that his age-long dream and passion for entertainment has come through.
Arteta reveals Xhaka was on his Man City transfer list
Mikel Arteta has declared his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, revealing he was interested in bringing him to Manchester City when he started as Pep Guardiola’s assistant. Xhaka’s future at the Gunners has looked bleak since he reacted angrily to fan abuse earlier in the season, with former manager Unai Emery even conceding he […]
Army conducts 19 humanitarian, community services in ongoing Atilogwu Udo 1
The Nigerian Army says it has conducted 19 humanitarian and community services in host communities of troops participating in the ongoing Atilogwu Udo 1, otherwise known as Peaceful Dance. The exercise which started on Nov. 1, is being carried out in South-East and Cross River, which are the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of 82 Division […]
Ganduje may ban opposite sexes from plying same tricycles in Kano – Official
The Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from plying same commercial tricycles across the state from January, 2020. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed this on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of 77th annual Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by Zone A of Muslim Society of Nigeria (MSSN) held at Bayero University, Kano. Mr […]
