Keshi must agree with NFF terms - Pinnick

As the uncertainty surrounding the future of Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, continues, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has stated that the Big Boss must agree with the terms set out by the body if any agreement over a new contract is to be reached.

Cisse handed 3-match ban for violent conduct

Newcastle striker, Papis Cisse, is set to miss his club's next three fixtures against Burnley, Leicester and Chelsea after accepting a charge for violent conduct from the Football Association. Cissé elbowed an opposition player, Séamus Coleman during Newcastle’s 3-2 victory against Everton on Sunday but escaped the wrath of referee Craig Pawson.

Stoke City set to offer Osaze Odewinge new contract

Stoke City manager, Mark Hughes, has confirmed that the club will offer a new contract to former Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odewinge.

Odewinge has been out of action since August due to injury. He will be out of contract by the end of the season.

Torres set for Atletico Madrid return

Spanish striker, Fernando Torres has arrived his childhood club, Atletico Madrid for a loan spell that will last till the end of the season. Torres has been playing for Italian giants, AC Milan on loan from Chelsea after a frustrating career with the blues.

IGP donates cash and items to widows of slain officers

The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has donated cash and food items to the wives of police officers who lost their lives at Alakyo on 7th May, 2013 and others who went missing in the course of duty in Gwozo. Abba made this donations in Nasarawa State and promised to assist the widows in their time of need

Ogun PDP divided over governorship candidate

A governorship candidate may have been announced for the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State in the person of Gboyega Isiaka, but a faction believed to be loyal to a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Oladimeji Bankole, remain adamant and have rejected that the result of the primaries.

CAS upholds transfer ban on FC Barcelona

Spanish giants, Barcelona, have had an appeal against a transfer ban on the club turned down by the Court of Arbitration. The club received a ban in April for violate the rules on the signing of players under the age of 18 and was handed a fine worth £300,000.

Barca appealed the decision but lost out in August before taking the case to CAS, FIFA's highest court, were the transfer ban was upheld. The la liga giants will not be allowed to register any new player in the next two transfer windows

'Distortion of history': knocks for OBJ over controversial memoirs

The recently published autobiography of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, My Watch, has continued to generate criticisms with the most recent coming from a former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba. Describing the book as a "distortion of history," the former governor promised to write his own book to address the lies by Obasanjo especially his claims that the third term agenda was foisted on him in 2007.

OBJ, Buhari planning to install interim govt — FG

The Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has claimed that there is an on-going plot by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to form an interim government. Adesiyan made this revelation in Lagos on Monday at the launch of a book titled, ‘Watch the Watcher,’ by Yinka Odumakin.

Coup plot 'thwarted' in Gambia

Gambia's President, Yahya Jammeh has confirmed that he is still in charge of the West African state after his security forces thwarted an attempted coup staged by an ex-army commander

There was heavy gunfire near the presidential palace in Banjul in the early hours of Tuesday as the coup plotters sought to take control of the government. Mr Jammeh who seized power in a coup in 1994 is reported to have been on a visit to France while this was going on.

Buhari won’t probe past leaders if elected President in 2015 — Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has stated that if elected president at the 2015 election, the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, will not witch-hunt or probe any past leader of the country but rather concentrate on creating a brighter future for Nigeria.

Glasgow Ebola patient in stable condition, 71 others contacted as precautionary measure

A health worker who was diagnosed with Ebola after returning to Glasgow from Sierra Leone is now reported to be in stable condition after hours of isolation in a Glasgow hospital. The woman, who had been working at the Ebola Treatment Centre at Kerry Town, Sierra Leone was admitted to hospital early Monday morning after feeling feverish

Corrupt Buhari abused power when he was Head of State - Ohimai

Ohimai Godwin Amaize, a Special Assistant to former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdulahi, and current Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has been posting some tweets on social media expressing his views on the 2015 elections and why he his against the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. These are a few of the posts by Ohimai.

3 bodies found in search for AirAsia QZ8501

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Three bodies (not 40 as previously reported) have been recovered from the sea in the third day of a search for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the Indonesian navy has revealed. Authorities spotted what they believe to be remains of passengers on a missing plane along with debris floating in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo as they carried out their search for the missing aircraft.

Tinubu opposed Buhari in 2003, called him agent of destabilization, wikileaks doc reveals

Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, has posted a wikileaks document showing proof that the present leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, opposed Buhari in his election bid in 2003, for fear that he was an 'agent of destabilization' and will introduce sharia law if elected.

Final Warning!: DSS cautions politicians over inciting comments

As the 2015 elections draw closer, the Department of State Service has issued a warning to Nigerian politicians to desist from making provocative utterances and inciting statements that can disrupt the peace of the nation. The service condemned a recent statement credited to an opposition governor, calling on members of the armed forces to rise in protest against authorities for failure to meet their concerns.

Kwara PDP hold reconciliatory meeting, announce Ajibola as governorship flagbearer

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party held a reconciliatory meeting today in Ilorin with all aggrieved members and contestants of the governorship primaries in the state.

All parties agreed to set aside their differences to ensure victory for the party in the state by supporting Senator Simeon Ajibola as the party's flagbearer

FG donates N20m to victims of Bauchi blast

The Federal Government has announced the donation of twenty million naira to assist victims of the bomb blast on Bauchi Central Market. A presidential delegation led by the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, paid a visit to the market to express sympathy with the families who lost their loved ones.

Ima Sadiq wants Buhari to end violence by introducing Sharia

A twitter user by name Ima Sadiq, has posted some controversial tweets showing support for the candidature of General Muhammadu Buhari. He criticized Gov. Sule Lamido for going contrary to Islam by not supporting the APC candidate, whom he believes will introduce Sharia to curb violence in the country if elected.

Doyin Okupe slams supporters of Buhari

A presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has taken to twitter to criticize supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari.

Bukola Saraki blasts GEJ over campaign fundraising

South African court convicts a man for assaulting goats

The Tonga Magistrate's Court in South Africa has convicted Sipho Makamo, 25, of Mzinti near Malalane after the accused pleaded guilty to two charges of animal cruelty. Sipho was handed a suspended fine of R6 000 or six months in jail after beating two goats on separate occasions.

Air Asia flight reportedly ‘at the Bottom of the Sea’ as search effort continues

Head of the search and rescue team for the missing Indonesia AirAsia flight 8501 which vanished a day earlier, Bambang Soelistyo, has told reporters in Jakarta that "the hypothesis is the plane is at the bottom of the sea." The chief of the search effort also added that this is "the preliminary suspicion and it can develop based on the evaluation of the result of our search."

Buhari ‘ll take Nigeria 10 years backward if elected President — Omehia

Former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, noting that the opposition party cannot bring about positive change in the country. In a recent interview with journalists in Abuja, the former Governor said Buhari does not have what it takes to lead a democratic government and will only take the country backward if voted into office. 

Obanikoro woos support for Jonathan, Agbaje; says Buhari can't lead Nigeria to greatness

A former Minister of State for Defence and governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has called on his supporters to work towards ensuring victory for President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, at the forthcoming elections.

Lagos 2015: PDP picks Abdulkareem as Agbaje's running mate

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has finally announced Alhaja Safurat Olayinka Abdulkareem as running mate to its governorship flagbearer, Jimi Agbaje. Abdulkareem is a trained teacher and an accountant. She holds an MBA and is married to a retired Air Force officer. This is the second time she has emerged as running mate for the Lagos PDP. She was previously picked in 2003 as running mate to the late Funsho Williams.

South West PDP canvass support for Jonathan

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South West have met in Akure, Ondo State, to discuss ways of ensuring victory for President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2015 general elections.

Nasarawa 2015: Maku dumps PDP for APGA

Few days after declaration his frustration over irregularities at the recently conducted PDP governorship primaries in Nasarawa State and giving the party an ultimatum to address his grievances, the immediate past Minister for Information, Labaran Maku, has now announced his exit from the PDP and pitched his tent with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

President Jonathan visits IBB in Minna

President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to seek the support and endorsement of major stakeholders in the country ahead of the February 2015 general elections. Jonathan visited former President Ibrahim Bagbangida today at his Minna residence in Niger State. He was accompanied by the head of his campaign, Dr. Ahmadu Ali and the Deputy Governor of Niger State.

Sultan of Sokoto condemns B'Haram, says sect is not Islamic

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has again condemned the Boko Haram sect stating that their practices are contrary to the doctrines of Islam.

Speaking at the formal opening of the annual Islamic Vacation Course organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the cleric noted that “We have said it times without number that any act that breeds violence like the one being exhibited by Boko-Haram has no basis in Islam.

AFCON 2015: Demba Ba omitted from Senegal squad

Senegalese striker Demba Ba, has been omitted from coach Alain Giresse's preliminary 28-man squad for next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals holding in Equatorial Guinea. Giresse noted that the striker was left out of the squad because of injury but the former Newcastle and Chelsea player has expressed disappointment in the decision, insisting that he is fully fit to play.

N. Korea calls Obama 'monkey', blasts US for 'The Interview' release

Few days after Sony Pictures Entertainment disregarded terrorist threats from North Korea and went ahead to release The Interview, a controversial movie about a fictional plot to kill its leader, Kim Jong-un, North Korea has expressed displeasure and condemned US President Barack Obama over the release of the film.

Ivory Coast: former First Lady, Simone Gbagbo, docked

A former First Lady of Ivory Coast, Simone Gbagbo, is currently standing trial for her alleged role in the post-election violence that claimed about 3,000 lives five years ago. She has been charged along with 82 supporters of her husband, Laurent Gbagbo, who is awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity.

Wike accuses Amaechi of funding Buhari’s campaign with N30bn from Rivers treasury

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Rivers State, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Rotimi Amaechi  of pumping a whooping N30bn of River State's fund into the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign.

Sony Entertainment release 'The Interview" despite North Korea threats

Sony Pictures Entertainment has gone ahead to release The Interview, a fictional movie about a plot to assassinate North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. The American movie company has been in the middle of a controversy between the United States and North Korea after the FBI alleged that a cyber attack on the company was carried out by Pyongyang. North Korea denied the allegation but praised the attack as a 'just act'.

CAF: Enyeama, Toure and Aubameyang shortlisted for Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has released the final shortlist for this year's African Player of the Year Award. The 3-man shortlist includes: Super Eagles Captain and Lille shot-stopper, Vincent Enyeama; Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure; and Borussia Dortmund's Gabonese player, Pierre-Emerick Emiliani Francois Aubameyang.

You lie!, Soyinka blasts Obasanjo

More reactions have continued to trail the contents of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s controversial autobiography, My Watch, which an Abuja court ordered security agencies to confiscate wherever it is being sold. The latest criticism is coming from Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, who is one of the personalities the former President slammed in the three-volume memoir.

Ebola outbreak: Govt. declares lockdown in Sierra Leone

Some residents in the North of Sierra Leone will take no part in this year's Christmas celebrations due to recent restrictions by the government of that country to help curb the Ebola Virus Disease.

Pope Francis delivers Christmas Message, condemns violence in the world

Pope Francis has delivered his Christmas Message 'Urbi et Orbi' for the year 2014 condemning the “brutal persecution” carried out by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group. According to the Pontiff, the joy of Christmas was marred by the suffering of children in the Middle East and around the world.

2015: Buhari has my support – Bakare

Convener of the Save Nigeria Group and running mate of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 presidential election, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has declared total support for the APC presidential candidate. Below is an excerpt from a recent interview the cleric had with Sahara TV.

It will take Buhari to fight Boko Haram - Amaechi

Director General for the Buhari Campaign, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate is the leader Nigeria needs to put an end to the Boko Haram insurgency. At an interactive session with journalists in Lagos to flag off the campaign, he noted that the former Head of State has a previous record of dealing effectively with terrorism during his tenure citing the case of the Chadian rebels that invaded Borno State. Amaechi stressed that Buhari possesses the attributes of a strong leader who will confront terrorism and restore peace to the notion.

Tight security in Abuja parks ahead of the Yuletide

Security agencies have beefed up security and are taking measures to prevent any planned terrorist attack as passengers travel to various parts of the country to celebrate the yule tide. Heavy security presence was witnessed in all motor parks across Abuja as individual passengers were thoroughly screened.

Benin youths protest negligence by NPDC, block Sapele road

Aggrieved youths in Benin, the Edo State Capital, have staged a protest against the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) for neglecting their communities and failing to carry out their corporate social responsibility. The protesters disrupted traffic as they took their complaint to the gate of the company were they spoke with officials and received feedback.

Sambo flags off Enugu-Port-Harcourt-Enugu inter-city train service

Vice President, Namadi Sambo, was at Port Harcourt, Rivers State, today to flag off the Enugu-Port Harcourt-Enugu inter-city train service. Sambo noted that the project is another milestone in the transformation agenda of President Jonathan.

Over 100 soldiers to face court-martial

Just a few days after the Nigerian Army sentenced more than 50 of its soldiers to death by firing squad for mutiny, more soldiers are set to to face court-martial. The military personnel were transferred from Maiduguri to Abuja on Tuesday to face charges that are unknown to the public at the moment.

Nollywood actors are Nigeria's greatest ambassadors - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded Nollywood actors for portraying a positive image of the country to the outside world noting that they are the greatest ambassadors of the country. The President made this assertion when he hosted the actors at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday.

Delta 2015: Ogboru seeks royal blessing from Olu of Warri

Ahead of the 2015 elections, the Labour Party governorship candidate in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, is making widespread consultations across the nooks and cranies of the state to seek the support and endorsement of key stakeholders. Great Ogboru recently paid a courtesy visit to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, at the palace of the monarch.

North Korea back online after internet shutdown

North Korea has returned online after experiencing several hours of internet outages on Monday. This is coming just a few days after US President Barack Obama vowed to respond to a major cyber attack on SonyPictures, which he blamed on Pyongyang.

Both countries have been involved a row following a cyber attack on US-based Sony Entertainment. The hackers said they carried out the attack because of a comedy drama, The Interview, from the studio about a fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.