Porsche steers clear of Sharapova while awaiting details

Porsche has become the latest sponsor to change its relationship with Maria Sharapova after she announced she had failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.

Nigerians congratulate vice president, Yemi Osinbajo at 59

Nigeria’s vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has received loads of messages on social media as he celebrates his 59th birthday today.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Siasia drops 3 players

Super Eagles caretaker manager, Samson Siasia, has wielded the big stick, dropping three players from the list of players invited for the Africa Nations Cup qualifiers against Egypt. The three players, who are also part of the U-23 Olympic team, were cut after they reported late to the U-23 team camp.

News Headlines - 8/3/2016

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*Okerenkoko hospital funded by Tompolo shuts down

*Gloomy economy: Expert urges business owners to opt for long term FM contracts

*Enthusiasts await completion of World Trade Centre, Abuja

*UBTH engaging private firm to perform lab tests for patients 'AMLSN

*Students excited as ex-Gov Obi rehabilitates burnt hostel

Maria Sharapova failed drugs test on day of Serena’s defeat

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has revealed she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open on the day she was beaten by world number one, Serena Williams.

Police detain 14 goats in Osun

The Osun Police Command on Monday said it intercepted and detained a vehicle loaded with suspected stolen 14 goats in Ede, Ede South Local Government Area of the state.

‘I killed 10-year-old pupil because she provoked me’

A teacher in a private school, Edet Umoren, who beheaded a 10-year-old pupil, Precious Adedeji, last Thursday in Esugbo, Itamerin, near Ijebu-Ife, in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, said he was provoked by the victim and the head teacher, who is the wife of the proprietor.

Police arrest blind man, others for stealing N20m goods

A 61-year-old blind man, Monday Iruanya, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for alleged robbery and stealing tyres valued at about N20m.

We won’t tolerate Biafra, Buhari vows

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that Nigeria will not tolerate the revived agitation for Biafra.

Minister of State for Labour, Ocholi, dies in car crash

The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon James Ocholi (SAN) reportedly died last Friday, March 4