Nigeria earns $504m from crude oil, gas export
Fresh data from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has shown that Nigeria earned $504.44 million (N154.73bn), from crude oil and gas exports in November 2019.
Insurgency: We’re not constrained by manpower, equipment — Buratai
Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), in an exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, spoke on how his troops are winning the war against terrorism in Nigeria, the strategies employed by the insurgents, the preparedness of the Nigerian military to tackle the ISWAP and other security issues bedevilling the country.
Sheffield United continue incredible push for Europe with 2-1 win over Bournemouth
Sheffield United continued their remarkable Premier League campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over lowly Bournemouth on Sunday. Callum Wilson gave the Cherries, buoyed by back-to-back top-flight wins, a 13th-minute lead at Bramall Lane when he thrashed home from six yards, but the hosts fought back to move to within two points of fourth spot. […]
‘Fragile’ Napoli collapse at home to Lecce
Gianluca Lapadula scored a double as promoted Lecce punished a wasteful Napoli who collapsed to a 3-2 defeat at home in Serie A on Sunday. Gennaro Gattuso’s side had rekindled hopes of European football next season after league wins over Juventus and Sampdoria, and eliminating Lazio from the Italian Cup. But after a bright start […]
Coronavirus knocks Ighalo out of United’s camp in Spain
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo, who joined the club on loan from China’s Shanghai Shenhua, will miss a training camp in Spain as he may not be cleared by UK immigration on their return should border restrictions tighten due to the coronavirus epidemic. Over 700 people have died in mainland China due to the flu-like […]
Certificates alone can no longer bring food to the table, Principal tells students
At a time when almost all parents want their children to pursue careers in the sciences without taking into consideration the child’s interests and innate abilities, programs that guide young people in choosing careers are necessary.
Celtic cruise into Scottish Cup quarters
Celtic avoided a repeat of their giant-killing at the hands of Clyde 14 years ago as a much-changed team eased to a 3-0 win at Broadwood on Sunday. Hoops manager Neil Lennon was part of the side that lost to Clyde on Roy Keane’s Celtic debut in 2006 and his team selection offered the third-tier […]
Insecurity: Ndigbo‘ll henceforth embark on self defence – Ohanaeze
OHANAEZE Ndigbo has warned that owing to the escalated insecurity situation in Nigeria, the Igbo will henceforth embark on self defence.
1 dies, 3 injured as fire guts Fulani settlement in Kogi
One person died and three others sustained injuries when a Fulani settlement at Jingbe, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi, was completely gutted by an overnight fire. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered in Lokoja on Sunday that the settlement made up of 87 thatched houses being inhabited by over 300 Fulani men, women and […]
2023: North will support candidate with desire to address its challenges – NEF
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) said on Sunday the region would support candidates with genuine commitment to deal with its problems and political will to meet its aspirations in the 2023 general election. The Convener of NEF, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Zaria, Kaduna State. He said: “The forum has […]
Edo 2020 countdown: Imo wrestler dies during training
Tragedy hit the camp of Imo State athletes as one their medal potentials for the forthcoming Edo 2020 National Sports Festival slumped and died. The athlete, Bartlomy Nwanchukwu slumped as he stepped out for training at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, where doctors confirmed him dead. […]
3 killed, 7 injured in auto crash in Osun
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Osun, on Sunday, confirmed three persons killed in a fatal motor accident on Eripa-Ota-Aiyegbaju-Ila Express Way. The spokesperson of the command, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, confirmed the accident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo. Ogungbemi, who did not give details on the vehicle’s […]
Patoranking to host first solo concert in Abuja
By Benjamin Njoku African award winning Reggae/Dancehall artist- Patoranking, is set to headline his first ever solo concert in his almost 6 successful years in the music industry tagged ‘ The Patoranking Experience’. Exactly 9 months after dropping his power packed, internationally recognised album – Wilmer which ranked no.5 on the Billboard chart, he announced […]
Soldiers are now chasing Boko Haram to ‘operational bases’ – Ndume
FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, All Progressives Congress, APC, Borno South said weekend that men of the Armed Forces are at the moment, chasing members of Boko Haram insurgents to their various operational bases in the North-East geopolitical zone.
Acting in ‘Dear Affy’ magical for me — Bianca Ugowanne
Vibrant Nollywood new entrant actress, Bianca Ugo who featured in the star studded romantic comedy movie,‘Dear Affy’, which is set for cinema release on February 14, recently disclosed what it felt like being on the big budget set of the movie. “Acting in Dear Affy was magical for me. This is the first time I will […]
Police arrest 45-year-old man for attempting to murder his wife in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula The Lagos State Police Command is currently investigating a 45-year-old man Christopher Lament for attempting to murder his wife Comfort Christopher. The couple who are from Akwa Ibom was married for 13 years and blessed with two children, ages 11 and 9. It was gathered that Christopher Lament who lives with his […]
