The political terrain in Nigeria’s Lagos State became charged and filled with suspense on Tuesday as renowned business mogul, Chief Femi Otedola reportedly received the governorship nomination...

In what looks like the first move of its kind since the two neighbouring countries fought a war two decades ago, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea on Monday re-opened a border point between both countries...

Heads of all security agencies in Imo State on Monday said they are adequately prepared to forestall the enforcement of the September 14 sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This...

The Senator representing Plateau Central Zone in the National Assembly, Joshua Dariye, who is currently serving a 14-year jail term has purchased the nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

American singer, John Legend on Sunday night at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys became the first black man to achieve EGOT status after he won an award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for ‘Jesus...

The eldest son of the Sultan of Sokoto, Usman Sa’ad Abubakar, popularly known as Amir was on Sunday involved in a ghastly car accident. Amir, whose name means ‘leader’and was named after Sheik Usman...

Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir on Sunday dissolved the government and named a new prime minister, Motazz Moussa whom he charged to form a smaller cabinet as the country struggles to fix the crisis-hit...

World tennis legend, Serena Williams has been fined `$17,000 as penalty for her conduct during last Saturday’s final  US Open match between her and Naomi Osaka of Japan. The match which Serena...

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari says there is no plan by himself or his administration to islamize Nigeria contrary to the propaganda that has taken root in some quarters and churches across the...

The Kogi State government has said that it has uncovered a ₦4.3 billion pension fraud perpetrated under the administrations of two former governors of the State, Ibrahim Idris and Captain Idris Wada...

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna on Sunday won his first African senior men’s singles title after he defeated Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh in the final of the 2018 ITTF-African Championships in Mauritius. Aruna defeated...

At least seventeen people have reportedly died in South Sudan after a small aircraft carrying passengers from the country’s main airport, Juba International Airport and heading to the city of Yirol...

The prospect of re-electing the member representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Gbenga Ashafa in 2019 is seen as having more resonance. Lagos East leaders Saturday threw their weight behind...

Naomi Osaka won her first grand slam title by defeating Serena Williams in a game filled with controversies. Serena’s argument with umpire Carlos Ramos which escalated cast a shadow over the match....

Former minister and elder statesman, Edwin Clark says he has forgiven all those involved in last week’s invasion and search of his Abuja residence over alleged stockpiling of firearms. Clark stated...

Boko Haram insurgents  reportedly captured Gudumbali, a community in Gudumbali Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday, forcing its residents to flee to neighbouring towns and communities.  The...

An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced 75 people, including prominent Muslim Brotherhood leaders to death and jailed more than 600 others over a 2013 sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of...

Prominent American rap artiste, Mac Miller has died of an apparent drug overdose. According to reports from TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper who was the former boyfriend to Ariana Grande had reportedly struggled...

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Saturday announced that he has withdrawn his plan to run for the position of Nigeria’s President during the 2019 general elections. Fayose who had earlier...

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised its members not to pitch tents with any aspirant for elective position in the 2019 elections. Chairman of the Board,...