Defending champion Osaka falls to Bencic at U.S. Open
Holder Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the U.S. Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.
African players in Europe: Mane fury and Fati joy
Frustrated Liverpool star Sadio Mane and goal-scoring Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati shared the spotlight among Africans in the major European leagues at the weekend.
Nasarawa Gov Poll: Court summons INEC over exclusion of LP’s logo, candidate
ABUJA -The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Monday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to appear before it to explain alleged exclusion of Labour Party’s logo and the name of its candidate, Mr Umaru Angibi, in the ballot paper that was used for the last governorship election in Nasarawa State.
Insecurity: Deploy technology for intelligence gathering, Gov Ishaku tells security agencies
Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku has raised the alarm that criminals have become more sophisticated in their operations.
Police nab 1,154 suspected kidnappers in 8 months
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, says 1,154 suspected kidnappers were arrested across the country between January and August.
Breaking: Presidential Poll: S-Court dismisses suit challenging Buhari’s qualifications
ABUJA–The Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed a suit that challenged President Muhammadu Buhari’s eligibility to contest the 2019 presidential election.
Dino denies rumoured step down, vows to oust gov. Bello
Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary slated for Tuesday, 3rd September, Kogi State Governorship aspirant under the PDP, Dino Melaye has denounced claims that he has stepped down from the gubernatorial race.
Abiodun approves recruitment of resident doctors to stop strike action
The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has approved the immediate recruitment of residents doctors of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu in order to stop them from embarking on an indefinite strike.
CAN to Buhari, Govs: Bring more youths into power
ABUJA – Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 states governors to appoint more young people into circles of power with a view to exposing them to the inner workings of government.
NURTW cancels national election over brawl
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW has cancelled a presidential election nationwide, at the Southwest Zonal office of the union in Osun State.
$9.6bn P&ID liability: Osinbajo meets Malami, Emefiele in Aso Rock
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government met on Monday to review the $9.6 billion judgment debt against Nigeria by a British court and the best possible way to tackle it. The strategic meeting which was held behind closed doors and chaired by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at Aso Rock had in attendance Nigerian lawyers […]
