Mission Accomplished As Bolt Seals ‘Triple-Triple’

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates his team’s victory at the end of the Men’s 4x100m Relay Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 19, 2016. PHOTO: Eric Feferberg/AFP

Usain Bolt brought the curtain down on his Olympic career with a record-equalling ninth gold medal, anchoring Jamaica to relay glory in a perfectly scripted ‘triple-triple’ finale.

FOR THE RECORD: Police Short-List 110,469 For Recruitment Exams

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has short listed 110,469 applicants for police recruitment aptitude tests to start on Monday in all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Calabar Light Rail Ready For Use

The multi-billion Naira Calabar Light rail project, the first in Nigeria, would soon be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Rio Olympics: Ramirez-Stevenson Olympic Final Could Be Boxing Classic

USA's Shakur Stevenson wins by walkover, faces Cuban star for gold on Saturday

The two most successful nations in Olympic boxing history somehow haven't faced each other with a gold medal on the line in 20 years.

Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez, left, and Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev exchange punches during a men's bantamweight 56-kg semifinals boxing match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

FOR THE RECORD: From World 3rd Fastest Growing Economy, Nigeria Drops Out Of Top 15 In Africa

Map of Nigeria Image source: wikipedia.org

Having enjoyed blissful growth over the past decade, Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but it is not one of the 15 fastest growing economies in Africa for 2016.

US’s Lochte Apologizes Over Rio ‘Robbery’ Story

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who had falsely claimed he and three teammates were robbed in Rio, apologized Friday for his behavior, saying he should have been "more careful and candid" in explaining what happened.

Repentant Donald Trump Offers Surprise Apology

Donald Trump finishes delivering his speech in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he expressed regret for some of his comments earlier in the campaign AP

Donald Trump has offered a shock apology for insults he has unleashed on the campaign trail, telling supporters in North Carolina he regrets statements that may have caused people pain.

Taxi Drivers Protest Govt Harassment, Extortion In Abuja

Taxi drivers in Abuja on Friday protested against what they called intimidation and harassment by a joint task force that includes police, V.I.O, Road Safety and Civil Defense.

Iran Hails First Woman Olympic Medallist

Iran's Kimia Alizadeh with her bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro on August 18, 2016 ©Kirill Kudryavtsev (AFP)

Iran on Friday cheered Kimia Alizadeh who became the first Iranian woman ever to win an Olympic medal with President Hassan Rouhani leading the praise over her taekwondo bronze.

Thailand's Phannapa Harnsujin (left) competes against Kimia Alizadeh in a repechage bout on August 18, 2016 in Rio ©Kirill Kudryavstev (AFP)

South Africa Opposition Takes Control Of Capital From ANC

An opposition councillor is elected mayor of Pretoria after South Africa's ruling ANC party lost control of the capital for the first time since the end of apartheid © Rajesh Jantilal (AFP)

South Africa's ruling ANC lost control of the capital Pretoria for the first time since the end of apartheid two decades ago, as an opposition councillor was elected mayor on Friday.

Minister Admits Nigeria Prepared Poorly For Olympics

Sports Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalong

The Nigerian government has admitted its failure to properly prepare the country’s representatives to the 2016 Olympics cost the country the chance of winning medals.

UN Says It Was Involved In Introducing Cholera To Haiti

In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Dr. Vanessa Rouzier examines a child suffering cholera symptoms, as his mother watches, inside Haiti's first permanent cholera center, run by Gheskio Centers, in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

The United Nations is saying for the first time that it was involved in the introduction of cholera to Haiti and needs to do "much more" to end the suffering of those affected, estimated at more than 800,000 people.

Economy: Buhari Rejects IMF, World Bank Prescriptions

From left: Representative of the Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi, Dr Naomi Ngwira; Representative of the Finance Minister, Republic of Gabon, Regis Immongault; Governor of Central Bank of Lesotho, Dr Adelaide Matlanyane; Deputy Governor (Economic Policy), Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Sarah Alade and other participants, during the 2016 Symposium of the Association of African Central Banks in Abuja yesterday

African Central Banks must not accept “fit-for-all-purposes” prescriptions handed down from abroad as it addresses the continent’s current economic challenges, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

Lassa Fever Kills Doctor, Three Others In Anambra

Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole

Lassa fever has killed a doctor and three other persons in Anambra State. The Ministry of Health broke the news yesterday in Awka, the state capital, during a training workshop on Lassa fever.

US Agrees To Give Up Power Over Internet To Private Company In October

© Michael Bocchieri / Getty Images / AFP

The US is going to surrender its oversight of the internet to a multi-stakeholder body as of October 1, ending the nearly 20-year transfer to a private party, despite Republicans’ ire.

What I Discussed With Buhari — Abdulsalami

Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) met with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock Villa

A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), on Thursday said he discussed issues of national interest and international affairs with President Muhammadu Buhari during a short meeting they had at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Striker Kelechi Iheanacho Signs Two-Year Contract Extension At Manchester City

Kelechi Iheanacho is staying with Manchester City until 2021

Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a two-year contract extension to commit himself to Manchester City until 2021.

Abubakar Sidiq Usman's Story: Rather Than Harass Me, EFCC Should Investigate Magu

Abubakar Sidiq Usman

Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a blogger, who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has given an account of his ordeal with operatives of the agency.

Rio Olympics: A Third Gold For Kenya

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon of Kenya celebrates winning the gold medal in the 1500m race Getty Images

Faith Kipyegon has won Kenya's third Olympic gold medal in the women's 1500m final at Rio 2016. 

Massive Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign Begins In Congo

In this photo taken Thursday July 21, 2016, residents of the Kisenso district of Kinshasa, receive yellow fever vaccines. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

A massive emergency vaccination campaign began Wednesday in Congo against the largest yellow fever outbreak in decades, trying to stop its global spread.

Great Britain Set New Medals Record For Overseas Olympics

Great Britain have surpassed the tally of 47 medals won in Beijing in 2008.

Rio 2016 is officially Great Britain's best overseas Olympics after they surpassed the Beijing tally of 47 medals with five days of action still to go.

PDP Convention: We Don’t Know Which Judge To Obey, Says INEC

Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahood Yakubu

The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday was confused on whether to monitor or stay away from Wednesday’s (today) national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

FOR THE RECORD: NYSC DG Visits Plateau State Coordinator

Representative of the GOC, 3 Div., Nigerian Army, Col. Ibrahim Dogara (Left) presents a gift to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure

Irish Olympic Chief Arrested In Brazil Over Alleged Ticket Touting

Patrick Hickey, President of the Olympic Council of Ireland, who police in Brazil have confirmed has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged ticket touting at the Rio games.

The head of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), Patrick Hickey, has been arrested in Brazil as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of tickets for the Rio games.

Ahmed Makarfi Inaugurates PDP NEC After Meeting With Wike, Okowa, Umahi, Mimiko

Photo: Trezzyblog

Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party.

ABUTH Doctors Stage Protest Over Snake Bites, Mismanagement

ABU Shika, Zaria

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) chapter, yesterday staged a peaceful demonstration over incursion of snakes and other reptiles in the hospital.

UPDATE 90 Aspirants Vie For 22 PDP National Executive Positions

Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi

As the major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gets set to elect a new set of leaders, 90 persons have so far signified their intention to run for various offices.

Concerns Over Active Unregistered SIM Cards — Daily Trust Investigation

Schematic showing levels of various data on SIM Cards - Source: Daily Trust

People who buy new SIM cards from vendors can still make calls even before they are fully registered with the network, Daily Trust investigation has revealed.

FOR THE RECORD: Governor Wike Visits Family Of Late PDP Bigwig Chief Ake

The widow of the late PDP State Chairman, Mrs Christina Ake received the State Chief Executuve and other PDP Chieftains

The Rivers State Governor, Bar Nyesom Wike paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Chief Godspower Ake in Port Harcourt on Monday.

PDP Defies Court Order, To Hold Convention

Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi

The Peoples Democratic Party defied an order by an Abuja High Court on Monday as it started the screening of candidates vying for various offices as part of its national convention billed for Wednesday in Port Harcourt, River State.

Rio Olympics 2016: Egyptian Judoka Islam El Shehaby Sent Home For Handshake Snub

'That's not what the Olympics are about' Judo player refuses to shake hands

Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Olympics after he refused to shake the hand of Israeli opponent Or Sasson after their bout.

Buhari Should Know He’s No Longer A Military Man — Oba Akiolu

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos on Monday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be civil in his approach to governance, saying he should realize that he is no longer a military man.

Rio Olympics Medal Table on August 15th As Kenya’s Rudisha Relishes 'Greatest Moment' After Retaining His 800m Gold

Kenya is placed 18th with 2 Gold & 3 Silver medals; South Africa is placed 31st with 1 Gold, 5 Silver & 1 Bronze

David Rudisha described retaining his Olympic 800 metres title in Rio as an even greater feat than the brilliant world record he ran to take gold at London 2012.

Kenya's David Rudisha defended his 800m title at the Rio Olympics

CAUTIONARY TALE: Web Designer Defrauds Man Of ₦1.7m On Nairaland

The police in Lagos have arraigned a website designer, Ikechukwu Iwezor, in an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding a blogger to the tune of ₦1.7m.

Why Nigerian Military Can’t Swap Boko Haram Fighters For Chibok Girls Now — Defence Chief

Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonishakin

The Nigerian military says releasing Boko Haram fighters in exchange for abducted Chibok schoolgirls is a “political decision” beyond its powers.

FOR THE RECORD: 12 Houses Tapping NNPC Oil Shut In Lagos

Incredible Oil well in Lagos

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, (1st  R) and Lagos Police Commissioner, (3rd L) at the scene

The Lagos State Government on Friday said it shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan Streets in Ilasamaja area of the state over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to steal diesel from pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Budget Padding: Dogara Makes U-Turn, Says ‘I Am Not Above The Law’

Speaker Yakubu Dogara of the House of Representatives

Speaker Yakubu Dogara of the House of Representatives appears to have modified his stance on the propriety of the alleged padding in this year’s budget in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.

Boko Haram: Some Abducted Chibok Girls Killed In Air Strikes

This Monday May 12, 2014 file image taken from video by Nigeria's Boko Haram terrorist network, shows the alleged missing girls abducted from the northeastern town of Chibok. The video posted Sunday Aug.14, 2016 on Twitter shows a veiled girl identified as one of the 276 students abducted from a remote school in northeast Nigeria in April 2014, saying some classmates died in aerial bombardments and 40 have been "married" to Islamic extremist fighters . (AP Photo)

Some of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls have been killed in Nigerian military air strikes, according to a new video appearing to come from Boko Haram Islamic extremists, which shows one of the alleged victims pleading for authorities to release detained militants in exchange for the girls' freedom.

Rio Olympics 2016 Medals Table – August 13th; Michael Phelps Winds Up His Career With A 23rd Gold Medal