Former All Blacks halfback Bruce Deans succumbs to cancer, aged 58

Former All Black Bruce Deans has died aged 58.

2019 hajj exercise very successful: Nigerian envoy

Nigeria’s participation in this year’s hajj exercise has been described as successful by the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Muhammadu Dodo.

Borno Inaugurates Special Squad To Protect Farmers

Borno state Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday said his administration will do everything to make the state safe from insurgent attacks.

INEC has no power to sack me, says ex-Cross River REC

The mmediate past Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Frankland Briyia, on Wednesday, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacked powers to unilaterally sack him.

Fans claim Adrian's penalty save in UEFA Super Cup final shouldn't have stood

Fans have claimed that Adrian's crucial penalty save in the UEFA Super Cup shouldn't have stood because the Liverpool goalkeeper was off his line when the spot-kick was taken.

Syrian rebels shoot down government warplane in northwest

Rebels shot down a Syrian warplane in the opposition stronghold of Idlib province on Wednesday as Russian-backed government forces closed in on a strategically important town, rebel sources and a war monitor.

BREAKING NEWS: Another pastor kidnapped in Kaduna, abductors give family 5 days ultimatum

Reverend Elisha Noma of Nagarta Baptist Church , Angwan Makiri, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen near Udawa, Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State.

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci compared Trump to a melting nuclear reactor and said he might need to be replaced in 2020

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, who served the Trump administration for less than two weeks in 2017,

Five ex-commissioners under probe for illegal auctioning of Niger vehicles

FIVE former commissioners in Niger State are under investigation for illegally auctioning vehicles belonging to the state ministries to themselves.

2019 Hajj: NAHCON concludes transportation of Nigerian Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday announced the completion of 2019 hajj outbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims expected to participate in the 2019 hajj in Saudi Arabia.

NNPC to re-start Chad Basin oil search

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday expressed its preparedness to re-commence full oil search at the Chad Basin, Gongola and Benue Trough. It is therefore seeking for military support for the protection of its workers and high-tech equipment.

Court fixes ruling date on Sowore detention order

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed August 8 to rule on an application by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) seeking an order to detain the convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.

Keystone Bank realigns to energise growth, appoints new EDs

The Board of Directors of Keystone Bank Limited has announced the appointment of three new Executive Directors.

Gang Leader Dressed as His Teenage Daughter in Attempted Jail Break

A Brazilian gang leader has tried to escape from prison by impersonating his teenage daughter, complete with a lifelike silicone mask and wig, before attempting to walk out the front door in her place after she visited him.

Man City in talks to sign versatile full-back as Danilo nears exit

Although there is no agreement as yet, City boss Pep Guardiola is known to be keen to strengthen his options on the right.

Breaking News: Manchester United Make Harry Maguire Most Expensive Defender Ever

Manchester United have completed the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester City in an £80 million ($97m) deal that sees the centre-back sign a six-year contract, with the option of a further year, at Old Trafford.

Tekno risks jail for publicly dancing with van strippers

Popular musician, Augustine Kelechi, otherwise known as Tekno, as well as four others risk being jailed for two years for publicly shooting a music video depicting semi-nude women dancing seductively in a display truck in traffic around the Lekki- Ikoyi link bridge in Lagos.

Breaking News: Police confirm arrest of suspects plotting to bomb Oko prison

Edo State Commissioner of Police, Danmallam Abubakar, has confirmed arrest of some suspects plotting to attack Oko minimum security prison with explosives.

Even Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is missing the real problems with America's housing market

During a recent hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was asked about the housing shortage. Powell responded, "What we hear from home builders is a series of factors that are really holding them back and challenging affordability."

Singer Ben Folds Targets McConnell with Song ‘Moscow Mitch’

Singer-songwriter Ben Folds went after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), unveiling his song “Moscow Mitch” in New York Thursday in reaction to McConnell’s move to block an election security bill.