By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its guidelines for the 2019 presidential primary election was not yet ready. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, Retired Col. Austin Akobundu on Sunday in Abuja. Akobundu said that the clarification …

A second half header from Steven Zuber cancelled out a sensational early goal from Philippe Coutinho as Switzerland and Brazil drew 1-1 in a tight Group E World Cup opener on Sunday. With 20 minutes gone, Coutinho gathered a 25-yard clearance from goal and curled a shot into the far …

  By Hamza Suleiman  No fewer than 32 persons were killed,  while 84 others were  injured when six suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs), in Damboa local government area in Borno state on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that some locals alleged that the deaths arose from …

  The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention holding on June 23 in Abuja will be hitch-free. Speaking on the forthcoming convention, Okechukwu told newsmen in Enugu on Sunday that there was no cause for alarm. He …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN over “failure to account for the spending on the privatisation of the electricity sector and the exact amount of post-privatisation spending on generation companies (GENCOS), distribution companies (DISCOS) and Transmission Company …

  By Mohammed Ahmed Kaigama/ Amina Ahmed Heavy rainfall and windstorm on Saturday destroyed property in Bauchi metropolis, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Although there were reports of injuries, the authorities are yet to ascertain whether or not some people had lost their lives. The downpour, which started …

History was made in Enugu State on Saturday, as all the traditional rulers of the 450 autonomous communities in the state unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for a second term in office. The Royal Fathers, who converged on the popular Michael Okpara square, Enugu for what they described as a …

By Olawale Alabi/ Olanrewaju Akojede/ Igbaugba Ehigimetor/ Kemi Ajayi/ Victor Okoye Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, on Saturday said the team’s 0-2 loss to Croatia in their opening match of Russia 2018 was due to “many mistakes’’. Rohr, while speaking at the post-match conference of the 2018 FIFA World …

 The American University of Nigeria (AUN) is appreciating the generous commitment to scholarship by corporate organizations, which contributed to the successful hosting of its 10th Commencement, on May 19. In a letter of appreciation, AUN’s management applauded the host of valued friends and partners who donated academic excellence and other …

Huge crowds snarled Dr Kayode Fayemi’s campaign trail Saturday as Governor Rotimi Akeredolu joined the All Progressives Congress candidate in continuation of his visits to parts of Ekiti State selling his manifesto ahead of July 14 ballot. Fayemi travelled through the maze of hills of Efon and Ekiti South West …

  By Anita Eboigbe Musician, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, walked the runway for international fashion brand Dolce and Gabbana, alongside super model Naomi Campbell and Nigerian international artist Tinie Tempah. The ‘Soco’ crooner was seen in now viral videos and pictures, shared on his instagram page @wizkidayo, strutting for the brand’s …

  By Ifeanyi Olannye  The national executives of Change Advocates of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria and Diaspora have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office come 2019. The body in a statement signed by its National Youths Leader, Gabriel Nwajei, which was made available to newsmen on Saturday …

By Olawale Alabi/Stanley Nwanosike/Uwumarogie Peter/Martins Abochol  Nigeria had an unimpressive start to their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday in Kaliningrad with a 0-2 loss to Croatia, thereby dropping to the bottom of Group D. The Super Eagles made a slow start into the game, holding off the charging …

Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by World Cup debutants Iceland in Group D on Saturday. Sergio Aguero gave the South Americans the lead in the 19th minute with a brilliant finish on the turn from 12 meters. But …

By Stanley Nwanosike No fewer than 240 men in Enugu on Saturday staged a walk against prostate cancer in order to create awareness about the disease and its fatality among residents. The 10-km walk, which took off from Okpara Square en route Court Road and Eziilo Road and back to …

By Esenvosa Izah A Coalition of Sickle Cell Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in partnership with Fidelity Bank on Saturday in Lagos organised a 13-km walk to create awareness about Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD). The walk, which took place in Surulere area of Lagos State, was in commemoration of the World Sickle …

Rose of Sharon (http://TheRoseOfSharonFoundation.org) who first opened their doors to widows and orphanages exactly a decade ago on the 23rd of May, 2008 is celebrating their 10th anniversary. The Rose of Sharon Foundation was founded by Mrs Folorunso Alakija (http://FolorunsoAlakija.com/foundation) to guarantee the financial independence & educational opportunities for widows …

By Isaac Aregbesola Brazil’s President Michel Temer has expressed his best wishes for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Temer made this statement of support when Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama,  paid him a courtesy visit in Brasilia. A statement by the Media Aide …

By Christian Ogbonna The Bayelsa Government on Saturday said its ongoing multi-billion naira Cargo Airport Project would be completed by the end of August. Mrs Josphine Akpama, the Director of the State Airlines, disclosed this during an inspection tour of facilities at the airport by the elders from Amassoma Community …

A Senior Nursing Officer at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Mrs. CATHERINE OBERE ADIGI, has answered the supreme call. Although the details were still sketchy, the deceased, an indigene of Abavo Central in Ika South Local Government Area in Delta State, died on Friday June 8 …

By Taiye Baiyerohi and Oladapo Udom  Mr Shogo Adaramati, Founder, Ramati Art Africa (RAF) on Saturday said that a $2, 500 star prize would be won at the maiden Afriuture Painting Competition.Adaramati told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the competition was to promote the potential of online visual …

Igbaugba Ehigimetor  Former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said his national chairmanship of All Progressives Congress (APC) chances had been boosted by support of leaders of the party and governors. Oshiomhole stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Benin on Friday. The National Convention of APC will hold …

As the 2019 election draws close, Gombe State Governor and a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential hopeful has called on Nigerians aspiring to political positions to learn how to concede defeat in good faith. Governor Dankwambo stated this at the Government House shortly after the eid prayers marking the end …