Thursday Night

Being the greatest asset for any nation, the most important objectives for Nigeria and other governments particularly in West Africa should be the improvement of the quality of life, living standards and livelihoods of its people, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Yemi Osinbajo: Why private sector participation is crucial in Nigeria’s energy transition plan

September 23, 2022

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15 dead in Guinea bus crash

September 17, 2022

Gunmen, who attacked Maranatha Baptist Church and St Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Ungwan Aku, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, have demanded N100m ransom for the 36 worshippers in their custody.

Gunmen demand ₦30 million ransom for kidnapped businesswoman in Kogi

September 10, 2022

Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Leandro Paredes from Paris Saint-Germain during the latter stages of the summer transfer window it has been revealed.

Manchester United rejected chance to sign Leandro Paredes from Paris Saint-Germain

September 7, 2022

Polling station ahead of a constitutional referendum in Santiago

Chile expected to reject overhaul of dictatorship-era constitution

September 5, 2022

NASA's next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) with the Orion crew capsule perched on top, stands on launch complex 39B as it is prepared for launch for the Artemis 1 mission at Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Steve Nesius

NASA ready for second attempt at Artemis lunar launch

September 3, 2022

The government made this known in a statement issued Thursday night by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli.

Nigeria advises nationals travelling to UAE on new visa regime

September 2, 2022

Chelsea have signed the former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a two-year deal from Barcelona, with the striker declaring he has “unfinished business with the Premier League” upon his return to London.

Chelsea break EPL transfer window record, spend £271.1 million

September 2, 2022

Argentina’s Vice-President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, avoided assassination by whiskers after a gunman’s weapon jammed as he aimed at her.

Argentina’s vice-president escapes assassination

September 2, 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is believed to have suffered a broken jaw after being struck on the chin with an iron bar during a terrifying robbery at his family home.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered broken jaw during robbery

August 31, 2022

The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Ebonyi 2023: Police begin investigation over killing of PDP candidate’s bodyguard

August 30, 2022

Erik ten Hag hailed his Manchester United players after Bruno Fernandes' strike gave them a 1-0 win over Southampton.

Erik ten Hag: Manchester United players now understand what is needed

August 28, 2022

Gunmen, who attacked Maranatha Baptist Church and St Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Ungwan Aku, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, have demanded N100m ransom for the 36 worshippers in their custody.

Gunmen kill hotel owner, two others in Ebonyi community

August 28, 2022

There was pandemonium in Kubwa village in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when a two-storey building collapsed in the area, trapping unspecified number of people.

Occupants trapped as 2-storey building collapses in Abuja

August 26, 2022

Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its forces were behind Wednesday’s missile strike on a railway station in central Ukraine that Kiev said left at least 25 people dead, including civilians.

Russia claims responsibility for Ukrainian train station strike

August 26, 2022