Police recruitment exercise will be thorough says commission

The Police Service Commission has promised to be thorough in the screening of applicants for the recruitment of additional 10,000 policemen into the Police Force.

Bello, Kogi Gov-elect to hit the ground running

The incoming governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Bello has promised to hit the ground running as soon as he is sworn-in as governor of the state on January 27, saying his administration will reorganize the civil service to make it more efficient and productive.

Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been congratulated by Sir Alex Ferguson for his dramatic impact at Anfield, the Liverpool Echo has reported.

How Nigeria lost N159bn to cybercrime – Shittu

The Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, yesterday, lamented that Nigeria lost about N159 billion in the last 13 years to cybercrime.

I Will Quit Nollywood If Mediocrity Continues – Dakore Egbuson-Akande

Popular Actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has said that she will quit Nollywood if mediocrity continues.

Minister uncovers N280m sports equipment rotting away at Abuja National Stadium

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister Solomon Dalong, yesterday at the Abuja National Stadium discovered equipment worth more than N280million wasting away at the stadium’s various store rooms unused.

U23 AFCON: Nigeria qualify for semis after 0-0 draw against Algeria

Nigeria U23s have qualified for the semi-final of the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations after playing a 0-0 draw against Algeria on Saturday.

Akpoborie: Siasia’s boys no ‘Dream Team’

Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie has slammed the Samson Siasia-led U-23 team and insisted that the side does not deserve to be tagged ‘Dream Team’, because they have not done enough to earn it.

Lagos oil tanker fire razes houses, cars

An oil tanker spilled its content around the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos early on Saturday, leading to a fire that destroyed four houses and several vehicles parked in the area.

Premier League match report: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland

Arsenal were not at their free-flowing best against Sunderland, but still produced a match-winning performance that moved them up to second in the Premier League.