Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his council of ministers on Saturday to discuss security measures to end violent protests against a citizenship law, government sources said, in one of biggest crises yet for his Hindu nationalist government. At least 14 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters since parliament passed the […]

There has been growing anxiety in Benue after news filtered into the state that the Federal Government had concluded plans to wind-down the activities of the joint military spike operation code named “Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, which was established to stem the tide of herdsmen killings in the state.

New Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has won a sackful of trophies as a player and manager… and earned a reputation as a joker during his long career. AFP Sport picks out a selection of memorable quotes from and about the former Juventus, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss. -‘Hope to God it works’- “You tell them […]

Over 1,000 women on Saturday benefitted from the empowerment programme sponsored by an Ilorin based Non-Governmental Organization, Threshold of Hope Foundation in a bid to support widows and less privileged in the state. 

The two Nigerian students of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) who were wrongly deported by Croatian security officials to Bosnia have arrived in Nigeria. The news about their arrival was disclosed by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) The two students (Abia Uchenna and Eboh Chinedu) were arrested after they attended an international table tennis […]

Former Olympic athlete Daniel Igali on Saturday in Yenagoa warned sports men and women in Bayelsa against using performance-enhancing drugs while participating in competitions. Igali, who is the state’s Commissioner for Sports Development, gave the warning while addressing the athletes, saying “using drugs to win in a game is not helpful in strengthening talent”. He […]

…with bid to strengthening Muslims and Christians relation In an effort towards promoting peaceful co-existence, religious tolerance, love and better understanding among different faith-based organization in Nigeria, a Muslim woman, Hajia Ramatu has donated Christmas tree for the decoration of the residence of Kaduna State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Reverend John Joseph […]

A new commercial play about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is readying a world premiere in Chicago, just as its subject is at the center of the news and playing a central role in the impeachment of President Donald J Trump. Titled “The Adult in the Room,” the timely show will star the Broadway actress Orlagh […]

Nigeria has been placed on the United States Special Watch-List (SWL) for governments that have engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom. This was announced in a statement by Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, on Friday. Other countries added to the list besides Nigeria are Cuba, Nicaragua and Sudan. The US secretary […]

Everton Football Club has announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as its new head coach to replace Marco Silva who was sacked earlier this month. A statement by the club reads, “Everton is delighted to confirm Carlo Ancelotti as the Club’s new manager. “One of the most successful managers in world football, having won 20 […]