EFCC seizes N948m aircraft linked with ex-governor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has impounded a N948million aircraft allegedly linked with a former governor of Borno State who is under investigation. The aircraft was seized on Monday at

Frank Edward in hawking dress

Mummy, I couldn't sell today...my head aches, I'm finding it difficult to breathe and my body is hot, I think I'm

Northern Mali: Scores dead after vehicle packed with explosives detonates at military camp

Our journalists are working on this story and will update it as soon as more information becomes available.

Air ambulance doctor killed himself after his drug blunder caused father-of-four to die from overdose

Dr Carl McQueen, 34, (right) was devastated after being told an investigation was to be launched into the death of Lee Hanstock (left). Dr McQueen administered a sedative to Mr Handstock, 43, after he suffered a

Mike Dean demoted to Championship

Mike Dean has been demoted to the Championship following fierce criticism of his officiating over the festive period. The referee endured an eventful December, with his decisions to send off Sofiane Feghouli during

Scores die as Air Force jet bombs IDPs camp in error

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet targeting Boko Haram members, yesterday killed scores and injured many more after firing into an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp.
The accidental strike occured in Rann, Kala/Bage Local Government Area in the northern part of

Two soldiers killed in fresh unrest in Ivory Coast

Yamoussoukro and gunfire erupted in other cities on Tuesday, singling further upheaval inside the security forces just as it seemed the government settled a mutiny in the army.
The unrest appeared to have started in Yamoussoukro, where residents said armed men in uniform

British boxing world champion Anthony Joshua is hit by shocking anti-Muslim abuse after he tweets a picture showing him praying in a mosque during trip to Dubai

The IBF heavyweight title holder took time out of his training to visit the religious building in Dubai, but was greeted with a torrent of criticism by so-called fans after sharing it online. Joshua, 27, is not a Muslim, and has previously said he doesn't follow any

Yahya Jammeh declares three-month state of emergency in Gambia

In a televised address on state TV on Tuesday evening, Jammeh announced that the 90 days state of emergency starts from January 17 to April 17, 2017.
“Under this state of public emergency, civil liberties are to be fully respected while all citizens and residents in The Gambia are banned from any acts of disobedience to

Gambia: Barrow will be sworn in on Gambian soil - spokesperson

Halifa Sallah also warned Gambian security forces who would refuse to take an oath of loyalty to the new president saying that anyone under a president whose term has expired will be considered a

I conquered England in Three Months - Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he conquered English football within three months of joining Manchester United. The Red Devils forward feels that he no longer has any individual targets left, instead setting his sights on winning the Premier League.
The 35-year-old has impressed hugely since

Former England manager Graham Taylor dies, aged 72

Former England manager Graham Taylor has died at the age of 72. Taylor made his name managing Watford over a 10-year period, taking the club from Division Four to Division One between 1977 and 1987s, finishing runners-up in

Police arrest suspects involved in Southern Kaduna killings

Some of the masterminds of the attacks and killings in southern Kaduna have been arrested, Governor Nasir el-Rufai, said on Tuesday. El-Rufai unveiled the names of the suspects when he visited the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Agyle Abeh.

He vowed that government would ensure that all those involved in

'It's worse than my cat dying!' - Man Utd fans fury at Fellaini extension

The decision Manchester United to extend Marouane Fellaini's contract at Old Trafford should have been good news from the Premier League club - but the reaction of the club's fans was one of disbelief!
Fellaini has come under criticism for

Google: Adeboye’s retirement dominates

Septuagenarian General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG) of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent retirement announcement was top on Google search this week.
Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Anglophone West Africa, made the disclosure in Lagos on Thursday. He said the search was from January. 4 to January. 11. The spokesman said that with

South African military join firefighters to control wildfire near Cape Town

The commander of the Naval Base in the mountain town, Adrian Dutton, told news portal News24 that military team deployed to fight the fire since Wednesday are motivated to fight the fires.
“Approximately 120 sailors have been fighting day and night to fight the blaze. Two South African Air Force helicopters have also been deployed to

E-Money enjoying lunch in his house

E-money at his lunch time said you shouldn't reduce your happiness because people are irritated by it. Does the sun stop shining because people squint at it? Come

The Big Chill begins: Eight inches of snow begins to fall at start of 3-day freeze with travel chaos and 93mph hurricane-strength winds (but why did Heathrow cancel 80 flights before a single flake fell?)

The Big Chill has hit Britain today, forcing flights to be cancelled and bringing chaos on the roads as snow and hurricane-force winds of up to 93mph sweep the country. The cold snap is set to last for three days and has already caused travel disruption and crashes in

UNIOSUN Students Divert School Fees To MMM; Owe School 2b Naira, VC Alleges

According to the university authorities, the students have, since the inceptions of their various degree programmes, refused to balance up the payment of their tuition fees, stressing that they now owe the institution about two billion Naira.

While addressing reporters on the university campus, the school Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Labode Popoola, claimed that a large per cent of the students diverted their school fees to

I moved to China because of the love I have for Nigeria not for money – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel explained why he accepted to move to Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda. He said it was done to help Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Mikel had been primarily snubbed from playing with