Tribunal Upholds Election of Abia State Governor

The Abia State governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia has upheld the victory of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in the April 2015 elections.

MTN denies reaching agreement with NCC over $5.2 billion fine

There were reports that MTN had agreed to pay the over one trillion Naira fine slapped on them by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ) for violating its directive on SIM deactivation.

Chelsea captain destroys Robbie Savage with jibe

John Terry has ripped into footballer-turned-pundit Robbie Savage by claiming his criticism is worthless because he played "at a really bad level".

Terry: Chelsea players '100% behind' Jose Mourinho

Chelsea captain John Terry is adamant Jose Mourinho retains the support of the players and does not wish to contemplate the manager being sacked.

Guardiola identifies Giroud as Arsenal's danger man

Pep Guardiola expects Arsenal to come out fighting in their Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.

Six players sold too soon by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

For the first time in Jose Mourinho's hugely successful career, he is searching for answers after a run of six defeats in 11 games.

The reigning Premier League champions are languishing in 15th spot, four points above the relegation zone and 14 behind Manchester City.

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

• Tension in Warri as Itsekiri shut down DESOPADEC Vanguard (Today) - ITSEKIRI Joint Action Group, IJAG, a coalition of organizations of Itsekiri ethnic nationality in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, laid siege to the office of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development...Read more
  • Yakasai cautions Buhari on selective probe Vanguard (Today) - Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari to halt selective persecution of perceived political opponents in the name of fighting corruption.The post Yakasai cautions Buhari on selective probe...Read more

Okorocha: Igbo won’t negotiate on MASSOB platform

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has said the Igbo will not use the platform of any separatist group, including the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), to pursue the Igbo agenda

Fed Govt workers to get Oct pay today

Federal Government workers yet to be paid will get their October salaries today, the Presidency said last night.

Ambode appoints ex-police chief as LASTMA boss

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday approved the appointment of a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Akioja Olakpe as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).