Brazil’s court approves jail for ex-president

The Brazilian Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has rejected a motion by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s defence team to avoid his...

Breaking: Super Eagles defeat Sudan to qualify for CHAN final

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have qualified for the finals of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), their first ever, after defeating Sudan 1-0 in...

38 suspects arrested in connection with kidnapping, others

The Kaduna State Commissioner of police, Mr Austin Iwar has revealed that the state command arrested 38 suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and...

Full deregulation of oil sector will boost revenue – Olawore

Mr Obafemi Olawore, the Executive Secretary of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), has urged the federal government to consider total deregulation of...

Petrol prices higher in Qatar than Nigeria

Qatar Petroleum has said it reset the prices of petroleum products in the country in line with international oil prices. According to QP, effective from...

IPMAN sets to begin construction of $3bn refinery

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is set to commence work on its proposed $3 billion (N1.08 trillion) refinery in two states...

Earthquake shakes Afghan capital, Kabul

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook the Afghan capital, Kabul with the effect felt as far as Delhi, the Indian capital. Though there were no...

Friends, well-wishers pay tribute to late Ekwueme

  Emotions were high as contemporaries pay tribute at the Christian Wake and Service of Songs held in honour of former Vice President, Dr. Alex...

Samsung separates stock as profits jump

After posting records of its annual profit, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has announced that its first stock split adding that the division was driven...

2019 Election: Lamido pleads Fayose’s support

The former Governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has implored support of Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State in pursuit of his presidential...