Thursday, 25 February 2016

Suspected cultists kill polytechnic student in Kwara

An unidentified undergraduate of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, was Wednesday, shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists.

Former Spurs and Fulham boss takes over at Al Ahly

Former Tottenham and Fulham boss Martin Jol has been appointed head coach of Egyptian Premier League leaders Al Ahly.

Jonathan hails Shagari on 91st birthday

Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has greeted the nation’s first executive president, Shehu Shagari who clocks 91 on Thursday.

Glo sacks P-Square as ambassadors

Few days after their social media war, Telecommunication giant, Globacom, has dropped brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye of the Psqaure fame, as its brand ambassadors. 

Ajegunle boils as hoodlums clash over supremacy

For three days residents of Ajegunle, popularly known as AJ City, did not know peace following a violent clash between hoodlums over territorial control in Apapa area of Lagos State, western Nigeria.

Klitschko, Pacquiao may compete at Rio 2016

An extraordinary congress is set to be held by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in May to pass new rules that would allow top professional boxers like Wladimir Klitschko and Manny Pacquiao to compete in this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Naira strenghtens against the dollar

Nigeria’s naira firmed sharply on the parallel market on Wednesday as retail traders, having anticipated a cut in its official rate and stocked up on dollars, bought the local currency back after the government said it would not devalue.

National News Headlines - 25/2/2016

PM NEWS

*LASU suspends 11 over death of 200L student

*APC, FG plan to arrest Ekweremadu, Akpabio, says PDP

*Police detain 4 policemen over kidnap of Jonathan's uncle

*Buhari has appointed right persons to drive 'Change Agenda' ' Oyegun

*Boko Haram defeated, Chibok girls rescue underway, says Buratai

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Police probe death of pregnant officer

The police have started investigating the death of a pregnant female Corporal who was hit by a motorist in Lagos.

Pensioner Dies From Hunger During Screening in Benin

A pensioner, identified as Sunday Oboite, slumped and died, yesterday, during screening of pensioners of Oredo Local Government in Edo State.