A gas explosion in Damaturu on Wednesday killed one person and injured three others as it caused panic, making people to scamper for safety.
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Rio Olympic Games: Nigeria Grabs The Bronze Medal In Men’s Football
Sadiq Umar scored a pair of goals and Nigeria won the Olympic bronze medal by holding off Honduras 3-2 on Saturday at Mineirao Stadium.
Nigeria: Iheanacho Signs New Deal With Manchester City
Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has officially signed a new two-year contract extension with his Premier League club, Manchester City.
President Buhari Salutes IBB On His 75th Birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent congratulatory message to former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 75th birthday. In a short letter titled “Happy Birthday To General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida”, Buhari congratulated the former dictator. He prayed Allah…
Nigeria: Police Deny Sealing PDP Convention Venue In Port Harcourt
The police in Rivers State has denied sealing the Sharks Stadium venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Port Harcourt.
Woman Declear Wanted By The Nigeria Army Report To Military
Aisha Wakil, a Nigerian lawyer declared wanted by the military on Sunday, is currently at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Ms. Wakil is amongst three persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday for alleged ties to Boko Haram.…
Saudi Arabia Arrest Nigeria Pilgrim With Kolanuts
A yet-to-be identified Nigerian pilgrim has landed in trouble in Saudi Arabia for taking kolanuts to the holy land. The pilgrim, it was learnt, was caught with 10 kolanuts on Monday afternoon. The pilgrim was said to have been fined…
Blessing Okagbare Wins Gold Medal
Blessing Okagbare has done it in Rio de Janiero, becoming the first athlete from Nigeria to win gold medal in the 2016 Olympic Games.
EFCC Barred Hon. Karim At Airport Over Allegedly N200 Million
Wonder shall never end, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a member of the House of Representatives who was barred from traveling
South Africa Rises To Africa’s Largest Economy
South Africa has regained the title of Africa’s largest economy; two years after Nigeria rebased its economy to claim the spot,