National News Headlines-1/2/2016

Following recent attacks by Boko Haram, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians, particularly those in the North-East to be more vigilant and ready to work with security operatives in ending the war against insurgency as the insurgents are now back to retaliate, having already lost the war against the nation.

Kidnappers demand N50m for Isoko monarch

Kidnappers of the traditional ruler of Olomoro Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM, Josiah Agbaza I have commenced negotiations with the king’s subjects, demanding a ransom of N50 million, it was learnt yesterday.

Inter Milan’s Mancini apologises for heavy defeat against AC Milan

Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini apologised to the Inter fans who witnessed their heaviest derby defeat in almost five years.

Pastor dies hours before a burial service he was supposed to officiate

Venerable Stephen Eseteru Ogue, JP, 53, of St. John’s Anglican Church, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government  Area of Delta State and author of several Christian books died at about 7.45 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015, two hours  before he was supposed to officiate at a funeral service.

Photos :Tinie Tempah's shoot with TY Bello

Tinie Tempah was in Nigeria recently and had a photo shoot with celebrity photographer, TY Bello. 

Man City to reward Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho is set to be rewarded with a place in Manchester City’s Champions League squad this week after departing Villa Park with a signed matchball.

Ambode replaces 58-year-old transformer in palmgrove

Akinwunmi Ambode has donated a 500KVA transformer to residents of Palmgrove Estate in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) as part of the ongoing ‘Light Up Lagos’ initiative.

OFFICIAL: EMENIKE JOINS WEST HAM ON LOAN

Emmanuel Emenike has joined English Premier League side West Ham United on loan until the end of the season with the option of a permanent deal.

Delta queen expelled over allegation of infidelity

The expulsion of a queen from the palace in Idumuje-Ugboko community of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State over allegation of infidelity levelled against her by some palace chiefs, is causing a major rumble in the community

Nigerian professor wins $100,000 African Union award

Yesterday, Prof. Umezurika Opata, emerged winner of the $100,000 African Union Kwame Nkrumah Continental Scientific Award in the field of Life and Earth Science,