The mention of Alaba International Market conjures images of a hub that is bustling with business and commerce. With a reputation of being one of Nigeria’s most prominent commercial destinations,...

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ms Hadiza Bala Usman as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The appointment announced today came as a surprise to many Nigerians...

Manchester United player and German midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger today tied the knot with World Number 25 Women’s Tennis player, Ana Ivanovic in Venice, Italy. The 31 year old Schweinsteiger...

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, has ruled in favour of the Philippines over the South China Sea dispute by saying that China has no legal basis to lay claim by history, of...

At least twenty people have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured in a tragic rail accident which occured today in a rural area in Southeastern Italy. Emergency teams have responded and are performing...

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is now in the historical town of Badagry. The governor is holding the fourth Quarterly Town Hall Meeting of the state. Here is the text of his address at the meeting...

Having brought forward the date of his resignation to July 13, British Prime Minister, David Cameron will take a bow tomorrow as his Home Secretary, Theresa May takes the driver’s seat to steer...

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has said his administration would next month  deploy over N600m to empower at least 2,400 women and youths in the state. Umahi, who disclosed this on Friday while...

No fewer than eleven people were reportedly killed in clashes between farmers and cattle rearers at Barakuta Village in Bosso Local Government Area and Tungan Mallam in Paikoro Local Government Area of...

An epic final it was at the Stade de France tonight as Portugal by a stroke of opportunity defeated France 1-0 in extra time. It was all tears for the host nation and the massive turnout of supporters...

World Number One tennis player, Serena Williams has just won her seventh Wimbledon title. The win which is also her 22nd Grand Slam makes her equal the record set by Steffi Graf. The World Number One...

  Outgoing Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Ibe Kachikwu has formally handed over to the new GMD, Maikanti Baru. Kachikwu who pledged to give Baru every support...

  The violent campaign, by Niger Delta Avengers, of blowing up oil pipelines so as to reduce Nigeria’s oil export to zero level appears to have been intensified in the past week. The group announced...

  The town of Damboa in Borno State, long wearied by Boko Haram’s insurgent activities, has again come under the jihadists’ attack. At about 5.15a.m. this morning, according to Nigerian Army...

A new development emerged today in the governorship tussle between Uche Ogah and Okezie Ikpeazu. A Federal High Court in Owerri, Imo State ruled that Ikpeazu was validly elected. The ruling delivered...

The hosts have defeated the Germans in the Stade Velodrome this night in a very tight cracker. Germany, the World Cup title holders have bowed their knees in a 2-0 defeat to the French in the semi-final...

In what looks like a test case, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to the International Criminal Court requesting it to investigate allegations of what it terms “collective...

By Clay Risen, THE NEW YORK TIMES LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Every year, about 275,000 people tour the Jack Daniel’s distillery here, and as they stroll through its brick buildings nestled in a tree-shaded...

The Central Bank of Nigeria says no bank in the country is distressed and that depositors should not make panic withdrawals from their accounts. In a statement by CBN’s spokesman, Isaac Okorafor,...

Seasoned Nigerian actress and one of the best known female faces in Nigerian dramatic art, Bukky Ajayi has died. Family sources say she died this morning although the cause of her death is yet to be disclosed....