M anchester United boss Jose Mourinho fears Romelu Lukaku has lost some leg speed due to his work in the gym. The Sun says Lukaku has put on almost half a stone since joining from Everton last summer. Club doctors have assured Old Trafford boss Mourinho...

It appears Davido has made concert history in Nigeria and the recently released numbers stand as proof. The singer tweeted that over 10,000 people turned out for his #30BillionConcert that held at Eko Hotel & Suites, a number that has never been recorded...

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Safiyanu Kamala, for allegedly having sex with a mentally imbalance woman who has become pregnant. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Isah Gambo, who said this on Wednesday in Katsina,...

A team of officials from Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and security agents on Thursday dispensed 57,000 litres of petrol free to motorists. Mr Umar Ajiya, the Managing Director, Nigerian Product...

The arrangement on Anthony Joshua’s first bout in 2018 could be described as 80% complete. Thus far Joseph Parker has been confirmed as the first opponent of the World Heavy Weight champion and the bout could take place in March or April of next year...

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday made a visit to the injured Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Cedarrest Hospital in Abuja. Several other top government officials including the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole,...

An artisan who was simply identified Andrew Koku has disclosed reasons for killing his six months old baby, Precious Koku, on Christmas Eve. Andrew, who resides at Ayedere community in Obada area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, said he intentionally murdered...

A newly married lecturer of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State, identified as Daniel has been reported dead. Daniel reportedly died some distance from popular Ukwuapu, Umule road in Osisioma local government area of the state. Our correspondent...

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea” and that such moves would prevent “a friendly solution” to the crisis over Pyongyang’s nuclear program. China earlier on...

Zimbabwe’s ousted president Robert Mugabe will get a residence, a car fleet and private air travel as part of a new government-funded retirement package for former leaders, state media reported Thursday. Also Mugabe will be entitled to at least 20 staffers...

Zimbabwe's former army chief, Constantino Chiwenga, has been appointed as one of the country's new vice-presidents. Mr Chiwenga spearheaded the military takeover in November that resulted in the overthrow of President Robert Mugabe. He recently retired...

Sixty-eight civilians were killed in two separate air raids by the Saudi-led coalition in one day of Yemen’s “absurd” war, the United Nations claimed. The first airstrike on Tuesday hit a crowded market in Taez province, killing 54 civilians, including...

The present state of health of Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, generated confusion at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. Yusuf, who was involved in a bike accident in Abuja on Tuesday night, sustained a head injury and had one...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Dr. Nosiru Olajide Onibon as the Acting Provost of the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education ( MOCPED ), Noforija, Epe. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education,...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday had a discussion behind closed doors with the embattled member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumunin Jibrin at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting,...

Where is my pride ?Like the taste of lime that's yet to ripe,Without being like horse, but for free someone wants to ride,Secretively then, but now I've nothing to hide,A story that drains my emotions that you should find,There's pain somewhere in my...

It is no news that virtually all states across the federation are in paucity of funds. Their level of under performances with regard to statutory functions are palpable. Payment of basic salary has become an arduous task for state Governors. Statistically,...

Rihanna’s cousin has been shot dead mere hours after they spent Christmas Day together in Barbados. Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne was walking in the St Michael’s area around 7pm on Boxing Day (26 December) when he was shot by an unidentified man several times,...

Most motorists in Abuja on Wednesday got more free petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) sealed more stations. The team had sealed the Khalif Civic Centre and Investment Limited at...

The Ogun state Police Command has arrested a 21- year old Israel Oluranti for stabbing one Farooq Olusegun to death. Oluranti allegedly stabbed Farooq with jagged end of a bottle at Ope-Ilu area of Agbado, Ifo local government area of the state on Christmas...

Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk will join Liverpool when the transfer window re-opens on 1 January in a world record £75m deal. The Netherlands international had been expected to join the Reds last summer after he handed in a transfer request....

A woman, Mary Johnson, who allegedly slashed her neighbour’s head with a razor blade, has been arraigned at an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Johnson, 24, of Okito Street, Ajegunle, was brought by the police before Senior Magistrate M.A. Etti on a charge...

Yusuf Buhari had a bike accident last night around Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. He broke a limb and had an injury in the head and as a result, he has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is now in a stable condition. The President...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has described as very unfortunate a statement credited to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) on the fuel supply situation, especially Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). NNPC wishes...

Ex-Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has described former Vice president Atiku Abubakar as the All Progressive Congress (APC)’s greatest fear for 2019. According to Fani-Kayode, hate comments from some APC governors have proven this, adding that they...