Dr (Mrs.) Veronica Akuete was born to Late Matthias Okonkwo and Mary Nwabuzor of Issele Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. She had her primary education at Emotan Primary...

Among the motley crowd who watched the official flag-off of the clean-up of Ogoniland this morning, the speech of the President of the Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers, King G.N.K Giniwa is...

Pep Guardiola has made his first purchase for his new club, Manchester City and he looked no further than Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan. After making 157 appearances for his former club,...

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning disappointed those who had expected that he would personally flag off the oil spill clean-up exercise in Ogoniland. What with the elaborate publicity given to his...

Delectable Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, appears to be on top of the world after she sets herself “free” from marriage. Some of her fans swear the ever sprightly and girlish lady has never looked...

Niger Delta militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has announced it blew up two oil wells operated by Chevron at about 3:44am this morning. The group described the wells as RMP 24 and RMP 23 and claimed...

The terrorist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is quickly losing territory in Iraq and Syria but gaining in Libya. This was revealed in an unreleased report by the United Nations. ISIS which...

Football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more popularly known globally as Pelé, has concluded plans to auction off much of his invaluable memorabilia accumulated over the years as a player. The...

Lagosians who use the Ojota Pedestrian Bridge are not happy about the level of congestion and near-stampede situation which they daily witness at the crossing. This is why they are crying out to the Lagos...

A Petrol tanker carrying the label and colours of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, last night lost control at Idimu in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State and rammed into a...

A handbag made by the luxury fashion brand, Hermès, was auctioned in Hong Kong yesterday for $300,168 which is equivalent to about 100 million naira. The Matte Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin bag, as...

Lots of Hollywood actors crave to see Pope Francis in the Vatican but three on Sunday had the rare privilege of being awarded medals by the pontiff. Richard Gere, George Clooney and Salma Hayek— all...

  25 year old Mexican football star, Alan Pulido, has been recovered from the hands of his captors. Pulido was abducted at gunpoint on Saturday in his home town of Ciudad Victoria in Tamaulipas state,...

The president of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli is spending his seventh month in office but the impression he has made on the world may last a lifetime. He has practically unleashed a moral revolution...

Former Chadian military dictator, Hissene Habre has been pronounced guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. The historical and theatrical trial which involved his being dragged...

  The 31 year old three-time Formula one World Champion has scored another one. This time in the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton crossed the checkered finish line first, totaling his points to...

Even with go-to-hell criticisms from several quarters around the world over its performance against Boko Haram jihadists, the Nigerian military is ranked as the 4th strongest military power in Africa....

After a grueling final match progressing into a 1-1 draw at extra time, Europe stood still for the penalties between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. The game ended in a 5-3 penalty with Christiano Ronaldo...

      Milan, one of the world’s most glamourous cities, is agog with so much flourish preparatory to the grand finale that will happen tomorrow of the highly coveted UEFA Champions League which...

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom is carrying a heavy heart. He, like many citizens of his state, has come under the humiliating attacks by Fulani nomads who appear determined to occupy the land...