I'm still traumatized by the death of soldier who was shot at my house - Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that he is still traumatized by the death of a soldier who was shot by unknown gunmen who attacked his home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State on Christmas day eve. 

Manchester United unveil new £68m signing Bruno Fernandes

Portuguese star Bruno Fernandes has been unveiled by Manchester United on Thursday evening after he was signed from Sporting Lisbon in a £68m deal.

Jose Mourinho completes new signing for Tottenham as he brings in Steven Bergwijn from PSV in £27m deal

Premiership club, Tottenham have completed the signing of Dutch winger, Steven Bergwijn from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth £27m.

Corps members shot dead by robbers

A corps member identified as Adebayo Mukaila, was reportedly shot dead on Tuesday January 28 after being attacked by 2 robbers in Osun State. 

Amotekun is a subtle plot by Christians to dominate Southwest – Sharia Council

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has lashed out at the establishment of Amotekun, a security outfit it claimed was a subtle plot by Christians to dominate the South-West region of the country. 

Cabals are not controlling my government – Buhari

President Buhari has struck out claims of a cabal influencing decisions in his government. 

No company has been licenced to run okada services – Lagos State Government

The Lagos State Government has stated no one was given the licence to operate commercial services with motorcycles popularly known as Okada, following a ban it placed on the means of transportation in six local governments and nine local council development areas of the state.

Ivory Coast tests first person in Africa for Coronavirus

Health officials in Ivory Coast are investigating a suspected case of the deadly Coronavirus in a female student who recently arrived from China.

Arsenal's Nigerian player James Olayinka joins Northampton Town on loan

Nigerian midfielder James Olayinka on Monday joined League Two side Northampton Town on loan from Arsenal football club of England.

The World mourns as Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant dies in fiery helicopter crash that killed his daughter and 7 others

The world, especially the NBA has been thrown into a state of mourning following the sudden death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant who was killed in a fiery helicopter crash in California today that also claimed four other lives, including his 13 year old daughter.

Jeff Bezos' girlfriend disclosed their affair in texts to her brother who sold them for $200,000 dismissing reports Saudi Prince hacked Bezos' phone, new report reveals

Federal prosecutors have launched a probe into National Enquirer magazine over extortion claims after Wall Street Journal released a new report claiming Washington Post and Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos' girlfriend Lauren Sanchez shared intimate messages she had with him to her brother, Michael Sanchez, who then sold them to National Enquirer for $200,000.

Coronavirus spread is accelerating and we are in a 'grave situation' - Chinese President, Xi Jinping says

China's president, Xi Jinping has held a special meeting to address the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

DSS allegedly arrest and detain journalist for publishing articles criticizing Buhari, Tinubu, EFCC

A journalist, Ayoola Babalola, has been allegedly arrested by officials of the Department of State Services, for allegedly publishing articles criticising President Buhari's administration and also the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu as well as the EFCC.

Polygamy is the major cause of poverty in the North - Emir of Kano, Sanusi

Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, says polygamy is the major cause of poverty in Northern Nigeria.

#WelcomeVictor: Inter Milan unveil Victor Moses, hand him number 11 jersey

Victor Moses is officially an Inter Milan player. The 29-year-old Nigerian player has joined the Nerazzurri on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. He has been handed the number 11 jersey at the club after he was unveiled at Inter's stadium on Thursday evening.

U.S issues new rules stopping pregnant foreigners from traveling to the country, to prevent 'birth tourism'

The White House and US State Department have announced that starting today, Friday January 24th, it will stop pregnant foreigners from travelling into the country to give birth to children in order to obtain American citizenship, a practice known as 'Birth Tourism'.
The new rules were sent from the US State Department to embassies around the world.

Nigerian Government reportedly stops payment of salaries for lecturers not on IPPIS

The Federal government has reportedly asked the Ministry of Finance not to pay January salaries of lecturers and all workers of tertiary institutions who are not enrolled on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), a centralised payroll system.

Police arrest 7 people as they burst massive £215m money laundering ring using 50 companies and 140 bank accounts in Northern Ireland

Seven people have been arrested following a major police raid against money laundering in Northern Ireland.

 

Eniola Aluko becomes Aston Villa's first-ever Women's sporting director

Former England Women striker, Eni Aluko, has been named the sporting director of Aston Villa Women. 

We’ll bring Alison-Madueke back to Nigeria to face justice- EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, vows

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has vowed that the anti-graft agency would ensure that former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is repatriated to Nigeria to face criminal charges against her.
 

Federal Government and Nigerian army accused of forcing dwellers out of their homes at Tarkwa Bay

The federal government and the Nigerian army have been accused of forcing dwellers out of their homes at popular Tarkwa Bay in Lagos. 

“Despite their achievement in education, Yoruba people are the most primitive in terms of political culture” Miyetti Allah Nat. Sec, Saleh Hassan says

Saleh Hassan, the National Chairman of Miyetti Allah, has stated that despite the achievement of Yoruba's educationally, they are the most primitive Nigerians in terms of political culture.

Ex-Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez becomes highest-paid player in MLS after joining LA Galaxy in a three-year deal

Former Manchester United and Mexican striker, Javier Hernandez is now the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer after agreeing a three-year deal worth £103,000 a week to join LA Galaxy from Sevilla.

Liverpool apologise to ex-Manchester United star Patrice Evra 9-years after he was racially abused by Luis Suarez

Premier League leaders, Liverpool have apologised to former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra for how they handled the racist abuse he received from their former striker, Luis Suarez.

Chelsea/Germany defender Rudiger donates $101,000 to support free education in Sierra Leone

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has donated $101,000 to help children in Sierra Leone have free education.

Nigerian superstar Victor Moses touches down in Italy to seal loan move to Inter Milan

Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria winger, Victor Moses has arrived in Italy to undergo a medical with Inter Milan after the Serie A club agreed to sign him on loan from Chelsea with a view to making the deal permanent at £8.5million.

President Buhari visits Prince Charles

President Buhari paid a visit to the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, in Scotland, on the sidelines of Uk-Africa Summit, today Sunday, January 19th.

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Moving AFCON back to January slot will make clubs think twice about signing African players - Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to change the African Cup of Nations tournament timing from June-July to January-February is a bad move that will affect African players, saying the club's transfer policy towards African players will be affected in the process.

Anthony Joshua prostrates as he presents his World Heavy Championship belts to President Buhari in London

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has presented his IBF, WBA, WBO, and IBO titles to President Buhari.  

EFCC confronts Shehu Sani with 13 audio tapes

Former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani's row with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken another turn as the anti-graft agency played some of the alleged bribe chat tapes to him in the presence of his lawyers, Barrister Audu Mohammed Lawal and Barrister Glory Peter. 

Schalke confirm signing of Barcelona's Jean-Clair Todibo on-loan with an option to sign permanently for £21m

German football club, Schalke have completed the signing of defender Jean-Clair Todibo on loan from Barcelona. 

Chelsea defender Reece James signs new five-year deal worth £25million

Chelsea youngster Reece James has tied his future to the London club after signing a new five-year deal worth £25million on Thursday.

VAT increase takes effect from February 1 - Federal Government tells Nigerians

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed on Thursday January 16 announced that the increased Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 to 7.5 percent will take effect from February 1, 2020.

Federal Government willing to fund community policing - Chief Of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has disclosed that the Federal Government has expressed its support for community policing and willingness to fund it. 

Real Madrid 'agree £47m deal with Ajax for Donny van de Beek'

Spanish giants, Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a €55million (£47m) deal with Ajax to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder, Donny van de Beek.

'I'm sure the Russian people will support me': Putin is confident of becoming Russia's leader for life after changing the constitution

Vladimir Putin in his annual state of the nation address delivered on Thursday in Moscow announced new shocking reforms and sweeping changes to Russia's constitution that will ensure he remains in power for the rest of his life.

I left Watford for China because of money – Odion Ighalo

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has revealed that he left Watford where he carved a niche for himself to join Chinese side, Changchun Yatai back in 2017 because of money. 

Footballer Romelu Lukaku's followers poke fun at him after he shares photos of his new massive bed

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku just moved to a new house and didn't waste time to show off his new bed.

Trump finally signs 'phase one' of trade deal with China after 18 months of trade war

US president Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the first phase of a trade deal with China, skyrocketing US stock markets in the process.

You slept while Nigerians were killed - Soyinka slams FG for outlawing Amotekun

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has berated the Nigerian government for outlawing Amotekun few days after its launch in the South-West region. 

'It was a special duel, and it will remain forever': Lionel Messi speaks of his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi has admitted that his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain was special and it will remain forever.

UFC star Conor McGregor set to earn $80million from his next fight on Saturday even if he loses

Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited UFC return against Donald Cerrone, and the Irishman is expected to rake in a staggering $80 million from the fight. 

Quique Setien unveiled as new coach of Barcelona after Ernesto Valverde sacking

Quique Setien has been unveiled as the new coach of Barcelona following the sacking of Ernesto Valverde, who was dismissed on Monday.

Sacked Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde sends emotional farewell message to fans as Lionel Messi pays tribute to him

Sacked Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has publicly thanked the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu and fans shortly after he was sacked.

Photos from comedian I Go Save court wedding

January 13th, comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke aka I Go Save, took his bride, Iyabo, before a registry to exchange vows in the presence of his family members and friends. He shared the photos on his IG page this evening. Congrats to them! He wrote

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer forced to defend his bosses Glazers & Woodward after fans chant vile abuses towards them

Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has come out to defend his club's owners - the Glazer family and the club's CEO Ed Woodward after fans chanted vile abuses towards both men during the club's 4-0 win over Norwich on Saturday night.