UK-based boxer risks deportation to Nigeria

Posted by - 9th December 2017
A boxing champion living in London is facing deportation to Nigeria, despite competing for England on six occasions, the UK-based Mail Online reports. Bilal Fawaz, 29, was detained at the Tinsley House immigration centre, after…

Jerusalem is Israel’s capital – Trump

Posted by - 6th December 2017
President Donald Trump has announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Mr Trump described the move as “a long overdue step” to advance the Middle East peace process. The president said the…

N200m bribe: Ex-Appeal Court Justice arrested

Posted by - 6th December 2017
  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Mohammed Tsamiya, for allegedly demanding N200 million bribe. Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat…

Gov. Ambode orders census of worship centres in Lagos

Posted by - 6th December 2017
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos has directed the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) to conduct an enumeration of religious centres across the state. Ambode gave the directive while inaugurating 798 members of the NIREC appointed for…

Coca-Cola advises Nigerians to reduce sugar intake

Posted by - 6th December 2017
The Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd. has advised Nigerians to choose a healthy lifestyle by reducing their sugar intake and eat more fruits. Mr Gbolahan Sanni, the company Marketing Manager, Stills and Flavours, gave the advice at…

Federal cabinet approves 6 new private universities

Posted by - 6th December 2017
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved six new private universities. They are Admiralty Univerity, Ibusa, Delta State; Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State; Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Others are Pamo University of Medical…

NSE website ranks best in Africa

Posted by - 6th December 2017
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) website has been ranked as the highest stock exchange website in Africa. Alexa, an Amazon Company, said in a statement issued by NSE on Wednesday in Lagos that latest Alexa…