Some youths in Port Harcourt, Rivers, took to football on Saturday in defiance to Police order on such activities due to local government polls holding on the day across the state. The youths, most of who are above 18 years, converted some major streets in the city into football pitches,Continue Reading
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) on Saturday urged the CBN to approve the Renminbi(Yuan) disbursements to its members, to deepen the China-Nigeria Swap deal. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President, ABCON, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the approval would enable BDCs toContinue Reading
Former Abia State governor, Dr. Orji Kalu, has called on Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari for his second term bid in the 2019 general elections. Kalu made the call on Friday in Kano when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje at the Government House, Kano. HeContinue Reading
Diego Costa’s goal makes World Cup history (Reuters/NAN) Diego Costa’s equaliser for Spain against Portugal on Friday was the first time a World Cup goal was awarded after a review from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The striker’s goal was allowed to stand in spite of a collision with defenderContinue Reading
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun command, said it had returned over 65,000 Euros recovered from an accident scene to the victims. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, disclosed this in a statement by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe, in Abeokuta on Friday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
Kwara elders, under the auspices of Kwara Elders’ Unity Forum, have called on the Inspector General of Police to carry out thorough investigation into the Offa robbery case so that justice will be done on the matter. The Forum made the call on Friday in Ilorin, in a statement jointlyContinue Reading
The Poples Redemption Party (PRP) Chieftain Yahaya Daudu, seeking governorship election in Niger, has urged Nigerians to live in love and peace irrespective of the country’s diverse religion, culture and ethnicity. He made the plea in a message issued on Friday in Abuja to congratulate the Muslim faithful at theContinue Reading
In addition to the $322 million recovered from Switzerland, Nigeria will soon repatriate another $500 million which late Sani Abacha looted and locked up in other countries. The monies are expected to be repatriated from the UK, US, France and other countries, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of theContinue Reading
