World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria Overwhelms Algeria, Leads Group

Victor Moses scored the opener after a brilliant individual run

Chelsea stars, Victor Moses and Mikel Obi, were the hero for the Super Eagles who defeated their Algerian counterpart by 3-1.

Obaseki Takes Oath Of Office In Edo, Says Work Starts ‘Immediately’

Godwin Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State was sworn in today. Cromwell Idahosa, Chief Judge of the state, administered the oath of office on Obaseki at exactly 12:25pm. The historic occasion took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin, the state capital.

Angry Niger Delta Leaders Warn Militants Over Bombing Of Forcados Trunkline

Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark led delegates of the Pan Niger Delta Forum to meet with President Buhari recently where a 16-point urgent and fundamental dialogue issues was presented.

• Say Enough Is Enough

Niger Delta leaders yesterday severely reprimanded the militant group that blew up the Trans-Forcados at Batan, Warri South West Local Council, Delta State pipelines, saying enough was enough.

Kidnapping: Crops Rot Away As Zamfara Farmers Abandon Farms

Women work on a rice farm in Nasarawa State

Crops are rotting away in farms in Zamfara State after farmers stopped going for harvest from the lands for fear of being kidnapped or killed.

Nigeria Proposes Broad Oil Sector Overhaul, Sale Of Stakes In NNPC

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Headquarters, Abuja FCT

Nigeria outlined a plan to overhaul state oil company NNPC and eventually list it on the stock exchange in a bid to modernize and streamline an industry known for graft and mismanagement.

2nd Gambian Athlete Dies Trying To Cross Mediterranean

A popular Gambian wrestler has drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea, the second high-profile athlete from the West African nation in recent weeks to die trying to get to Europe on a boat of migrants.

Fatim Jawara drowning had made headlines earlier after it emerged she died last month trying to reach Europe from Libya.

Ngugi Wa Thiong'o To Receive First Honourary Degree At Home

For many years the author has been tipped to win the Nobel Prize for literature Getty Images

Renowned African literary giant Ngugi Wa Thiong'o will receive his first honorary doctorate degree from a Kenyan University today.

Climate Change Affects Nearly All Life On Earth

The study in the journal Science found that 82 percent of key ecological processes -- including genetic diversity and migration patterns -- are being altered by global warming ©Lionel Bonaventure (AFP)

Most life on Earth is already being changed by the warming climate, even though the rise in global temperature since pre-industrial times has been rather slight, researchers warned on Thursday.

Oil Prices Fall On Persistent Fuel Supply Overhang

Oil prices fell in early trading on Friday, as the market refocused on a persistent fuel supply overhang that is not expected to abate unless OPEC and other producers make a significant cut to their output.

More Corrupt Judges To Go, New CJN Onnoghen Vows

• How we saved democracy, by predecessor • Defend yourselves, Sagay tells arrested judges • Says calls on Amaechi to resign malicious

Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen yesterday, vowed to continue with the fight against corruption in the judiciary.

Ghana Ex-First Lady Given Go-Ahead To Run For Presidency

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, Ghana's ex-first lady (L) hopes to be more successful than US ex-first lady Hillary Clinton (R) in the race for the presidency AFP

Ghana’s electoral commission has announced the list of seven presidential candidates to contest the 7 December polls. 

Jackie Chan Reflects On 50-Year Career And Honorary Oscar

Jackie Chan’s first film was ‘Enter The Dragon’ starring Bruce Lee. In all of Jackie Chan’s career this is one of the facts that gives him tons of credibility and additional celebrity.

As an action star, Jackie Chan never expected to get an Oscar. So he considers receiving an honorary Academy Award from the film academy's Board of Governors his proudest professional achievement.

Bulk Of World's Child Deaths In Just 10 Countries: Study

Nurses look after premature babies at the post-natal Intensive Care Unit in Shivpuri, central Madhya Pradesh in India, one of 10 countries which nearly 60 percent of all worldwide deaths of children under five occur (AFP Photo/Roberto Schmidt)

Sixty percent of the 5.9 million children under five who died last year were in just 10 countries in Africa and Asia, an evaluation of global infant health revealed Friday.

Nigerian Police, DSS Raid Black Market Forex Dealers To Stop Slide Of Naira

Nigerian security agents raided the offices of black market currency dealers on Thursday, detaining some and ordering others to sell dollars at a lower rate in a bid to break the fall of the currency, dealers said.

Buhari Inaugurates Justice Onnoghen As Acting Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Justice Walter Onnoghen

President Muhammadu Buhari swore in Walter Onnoghen, a Supreme Court judge, as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), at a brief ceremony in the presidential villa on Thursday.

Chinese Official Named Head Of Interpol, Drawing Criticism

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, China's Vice Minister of Public Security Meng Hongwei delivers a campaign speech at the 85th session of the general assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. (Du Yu/Xinhua via AP)

A top Chinese police official was elected president of Interpol on Thursday, setting off alarm bells among rights advocates over abuses and a lack of transparency within China's legal system, as well as the potential misuse of the police organization to attack Beijing's political opponents.

Global Oil Output Hit New Record Pending Promised OPEC Cuts

In this Feb. 25, 2015 photo, shows a pump jack for pulling oil from the ground, near New Town, N.D. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, the Energy Department said it is raising its forecast of U.S. production for both 2016 and 2017, as drillers respond to higher crude prices. Still, output won’t match 2015, which was the biggest year for U.S. production in 35 years. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

The International Energy Agency says global oil production climbed higher in October — even after OPEC pledged to curb output in hopes of driving up prices.

Côte d'Ivoire Bans Alcohol Sachets

Image source: RTI tweet

Côte d'Ivoire has banned the production and sale of alcohol in sachets, government spokesman Bruno Kone has said. 

Global Agency Faults Nigerian Doctors On Malaria Treatment

• Criticizes malaria treatment without tests • Decries continued importation of mosquito nets • Survey shows disease declining among children

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday expressed dismay that Nigerian doctors were treating malaria without carrying out key tests.

Reps To Probe MMM Monetary Scheme, Caution Citizens

The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to probe the internet-based wonder bank known as Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) so as to save innocent Nigerians from falling prey to fraudsters and further experiencing financial ruin during recession.

FOR THE RECORD: Those ‘Sabotaging Our Soldiers’ Should Be Exposed

Fallen soldiers: late Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu Ali, Sergeants Muazu Ibrahim, Bassey Okon, Hussani Jafaru, Cpl. Chukwu Simon, Private Salisu Lawal and Seaman Patrick Paul.

Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), a human rights advocacy group, says those working against the interest of the military ought to be exposed.

It’s Annoying To See Ghana, Other Countries Claim Nigeria’s Exports, Says NEPC Boss

Segun Awolowo, Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council

Segun Awolowo, the executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says it is annoying for other countries to claim Nigerian exports.

Trump Wins White House In Astonishing Victory; Hillary Clinton Concedes

Donald J. Trump elected as America's 45th president

Donald Trump was elected America's 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.

Clinton Refuses To Concede As Trump Heads For Victory

Donald Trump is set to be the next president of the United States after voters gambled on his promise to "Make America Great Again".

Iheanacho, Obaje, Others Shortlisted For 2016 Nigerian Sports Award

Organizers of the annual Nigerian Sports Award (NSA) have shortlisted Super Eagles and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, as well as Godwin Obaje of Wikki Tourists and Chisom Egbuchulam of Rangers of Enugu for the Footballer of the Year award.

Unemployment Rises, Government Fails To Create One Million Jobs In 2016

• 1.61m struggle to fill 10,500 vacancies • Senate seeks emergency declaration on joblessness • Summons labour, productivity minister

As the number of the unemployed in the country continues to rise due to downsizing in the productive and services’ sectors, the Federal Government may find it difficult to meet its target of creating one million jobs by the end of the year.

Trump Within Reach Of Shock US White House Win

Billionaire populist Donald Trump was poised for a possible shock victory over Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's historic US presidential election, as a string of swing state victories for the Republican jolted world markets and stunned her supporters.

NCC Wants More Innovation From ICT Firms

Telecoms industry

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stressed the need for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organizations to be innovative in their business approaches in order to boost economic development across all sectors of the Nigerian economy.

FG Charges S’Court Justice With Money Laundering, Age Falsification

Justice Sylvester Ngwuta

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, preferred six counts, including money laundering against a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

George W Bush Votes 'None Of The Above' In US Election

Former US president George W. Bush previously signaled he intended to sit out the race, after his younger brother Jeb Bush was defeated in the Republican primary ©Zach Gibson (AFP)

George W. Bush cast a protest vote of sorts in the US election, with an aide saying Tuesday the former president chose "none of the above" rather than fellow Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton.

UN Report: Human Footprint 'Increasingly Visible' In Climate

In this photo taken Sunday Jan. 29, 2016, a malnourished cow walks along a dried up river bed in the village of Chivi, Zimbabwe. Hot and wild and with an “increasingly visible human footprint” – that’s how the U.N. weather agency summed up the global climate in the past five years. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Hot and wild and with an "increasingly visible human footprint" — that's how the U.N. weather agency sums up the global climate in the past five years.

FOR THE RECORD: Senators, Reps Lament: We’re Not Recouping Campaign Spending

Nigeria's National Assembly

Some members of the National Assembly are lamenting their inability to recoup the millions of naira they spent on electioneering campaign, 17 months after their inauguration, Daily Trust reports.

EBOLA OUTBREAK: Ebola-Hit Children In Sierra Leone Go Hungry Amid Food Shortages — Charity

First, Ebola Orphans suffered bullying …and now hunger!!!

Thousands of Ebola orphans, teenage mothers and children in charge of households in Sierra Leone are struggling to feed themselves and their families amid widespread food shortages in the West African nation, a British charity said on Monday.

Nigerian Troops Disarm Dynamite On Oil Pipeline, 2nd Attack As OPEC Says Oil And Gas Will Remain World's Main Energy Source

OPEC forecasts that oil and gas will provide around 53 percent of world energy demand by 2040

A community leader says Nigerian security forces are trying to disarm explosives planted on a state-owned oil pipeline that has been attacked by militants twice recently.

CJN: Why We Asked Judges Under Probe To Step Down

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed

*Attorney-Gen. ‘insists on trial’ *Amina Augie, Ejembi Eko join Supreme Court

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Mahmud Mohammed yesterday explained why the National Judicial Council (NJC) directed judges under probe for criminal allegations to stop sitting pending when their innocence is established.

Nigerians Abandon Dubai Shops Due To Forex Scarcity

ALDO store in the Dubai Mall

Effects of the naira devaluation and spike in foreign exchange (forex) are currently biting hard in shops in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, (UAE), the favourite shopping centre for many Nigerians and other nationals around the world.

US Polling Stations Open As Americans Choose New President

Donald Trump (Republican) and Hillary Clinton (Democrat)

One of the most divisive and bitterly fought elections in modern American history has neared its climax as the candidates delivered the final speeches of their campaigns.

Bandits Kill 40 Nigerian Gold Miners

Illegal mining flourish in Anka and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara state

Unknown gunmen have killed 40 miners in Bindim, a community in Maru local government area of Zamfara State.

NNPC Wrong On Petrol Price Hike — Minister

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, says the recent ₦4 increase in price of petrol in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling stations, is wrong.

EXCLUSIVE: The Official Handing Over Ceremony To Ndoma-Egba-Led Board At NDDC (PHOTOS)

In-coming Managing Director Hon. Nsima Ekere (3rd left), Chief Mrs Ibim Semenitari, outgoing Acting Managing Director, (c), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, Chairman of new board, (3rd right) with Dr Ogaga Ifowodo (1st right)

The outgoing Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, Ibim Semenitari handed over to the in-coming Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba led NDDC Board today at the Harold Dappa Biriye House headquarters of the Commission in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Jose Mourinho Demands Manchester United Players Go Through The Pain Barrier

Jose Mourinho appeared to direct criticism at England duo Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw

Jose Mourinho took another swipe at his Manchester United players and questioned whether some of them were prepared to put their bodies on the line for the club.

Unfavourable Environment May Keep US$50 Billion Oil Find Trapped In Reserves

An FPSO moored on Nigeria’s waters

Enablers needed to push ExxonMobil to monetize find

The Federal Government has been going cap-in-hand begging for loans around the world, without making much success because of the global financial crunch. Besides, Nigeria’s economic recession make such venture even less viable, even as the country needs to spend its way out of this doldrums.

Haile Gebrselassie In Race To Lead Ethiopian Athletics

Haile Gebrselassie BBC

Ethiopia’s legendary athlete Haile Gebrselassie says he is ready to clean up the mismanagement of the country's athletics and wipe away the embarrassment of a poor performance of his country in the last Olympics.

Almaz Ayana won Ethiopia's only gold medal at this year's Rio Olympics Getty Images

NLC Warns Against Another Fuel Price Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned the Federal Government against any further increase in the pump price of petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol.

FBI Completes New Review of Clinton Emails, Finds Nothing

A street view of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building taken on November 4, 2016, where the FBI's field office is located. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The Federal Bureau of Investigations has completed its review of a new batch of emails related to Hillary Clinton’s private email server, and is still not recommending charges against her, according to a letter written by director James Comey and sent to members of Congress.

Delhi Government Orders Three-Day School Shutdown Over Smog

A rally urging immediate action to curb air pollution in New Delhi on November 6, 2016 ©Sajjad Hussain (AFP)

Schools in the Indian capital will be closed for the next three days, the Delhi state government said Sunday, as the city struggles with one of the worst spells of air pollution in recent years.

The reading for pollutants in the atmosphere in New Delhi has breached the 1,000 microgram mark for the first time in one southern neighbourhood -- 10 times the WHO's recommended level ©Dominique Faget (AFP)

Sexual Abuse: Police Deploy 100 Female Officers To IDPs’ Camps

The Borno state command of the Nigeria police force says it will soon take over the daily running of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the state.