Coutinho Stars As Liverpool Beats Everton 3-1 In EPL Derby

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring his side's second goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton, at Anfield, in Liverpool, England, Saturday April 1, 2017. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Philippe Coutinho illuminated a feisty Merseyside derby with a stunning individual goal to inspire Liverpool to a 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday, helping the red half of the city maintain its recent dominance over its neighbour.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane, right, scores his side's first goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton, at Anfield, in Liverpool, England, Saturday April 1, 2017. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Niger Delta Stakeholders Want Definite Timeline For Relocation Of Oil Firms’ Headquarters

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has said that the statement that oil companies should relocate to their areas of operation should translate into a policy direction with a definite timeline of implementation.

2-IN-1 STORY: Nigeria Meningitis Epidemic: Death Toll Rises To 328 As Health Ministry Advises Citizens

Vaccination for Meningitis. Image credit: SundiataPost

The Federal Ministry of Health in response to the current cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak across some states in the country has issued a public advisory note on how to curtail the spread of the disease and advised Nigerians to remain calm as the ministry is working to put an end to the epidemic.

JAMB Candidates Protest Against Inability To Register

•CBT administrator in Lagos seeks extension of deadline •Board faults publication on dumping use of computer

Prospective candidates in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday protested in Makurdi against their inability to register for the examination.

MTN Pays US$98 Million Part Of NCC Fine

South African telecoms giant MTN has paid nearly US$100 million of a US$1.7 billion fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM cards in Nigeria, officials said on Friday.

"Toxic Brew" Of Unemployment, Mistrust In Leaders May Fuel Violent Extremism In Africa

Migrants have a first glimpse of Europe aboard the former fishing trawler Golfo Azzurro, two days after they were rescued by the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms in the central Mediterranean Sea, as they arrive at the port of Pozzallo in Sicily, March 30, 2017. Reuters/Yannis Behrakis

A lack of jobs and disillusion with political leaders may form a "toxic brew" driving more young Africans to migrate or join violent extremist groups, billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim's foundation said on Friday.

'Political' Song Puts Nigerian Musician In Dock

Support for Nigeria's politician Rabiu Kwankwaso, seen here in 2012 when he was Kano state governor, may have gotten popular R&B singer Sadiq Zazzabi into hot water with the state censorship board

Sadiq Zazzabi is a talented R&B singer in northern Nigeria, popular among Hausa speakers across the country and beyond for his songs about love, social issues and politics.

Repair Of Abuja Airport Runway 57.5% Completed, Says Sirika

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja runway repair is 57. 5 per cent completed. He insisted the April 19 reopening date is achievable.

FG Summons Indian High Commissioner Over Attack On Students

Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Nagabushana Reddy (2nd left) summoned by Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials. Image source: TheCable

The Federal Government on Wednesday asked Indian Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for attacks of Nigerian students in an Indian university.

Some of the injured Nigerian students. Image source: Daily Trust

Carlton Cole Joins Essien At Indonesia's Persib

Former West Ham and Chelsea striker Carlton Cole (R) and Persib manager Umuh Muhtar hold up Cole's jersey during a press conference in Bandung, Indonesia on March 30, 2017

Former West Ham United and Chelsea striker Carlton Cole has signed for Indonesia's Persib Bandung, the club announced Thursday.

Meningitis Outbreak: Death Toll Rises To Five In Abuja

Meningitis vaccination. Image credit: communit.com

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board on Thursday confirmed the death of yet another person due to Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the territory.

Government Begins Payment Of US$5.1b Cash Calls To IOCs Next Month

Image source: Aljazeera 2016 (Edited)

The Federal Government will begin payment of US$5.1 billion joint venture cash calls to International Oil Companies (IOCs) from next month (April), the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has disclosed.

JAMB Dumps Computer Based Test For 8-Keys Device

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced its resolve to abolish Computer Based Test (CBT) method for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, due to low computer literacy level of candidates.

Brazil Qualifies For 2018 World Cup After Eighth Straight Win

Neymar (L) of Brazil struggles for the ball during a match between Brazil and Paraguay

Less than three years after the most humiliating loss in its proud football history, a resurgent Brazil has become the first team to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria State Oil Company Plans Move Into Power Generation, Transmission

Nigeria's state oil company plans to move into power generation and transmission, its chief said in a statement on Wednesday, as the firm tries to resolve the country's long-standing power problems.

Colombia 'Panic Buttons' Expose Activists

In this March 23, 2017, photo, Amalfi Rosales, a Colombian journalist whose exposes of corruption forced her to flee, holds a GPS-enabled "panic button" that Colombia's government has issued in Bogota. (AP Photo/Arturo Robles)

It is supposed to help protect human-rights activists, labor organizers and journalists working in risky environments, but a GPS-enabled "panic button" that Colombia's government has issued to about 400 people could be exposing them to more peril.

In this March 16, 2017 photo, an Associated Press employee in Bogota, Colombia holds a GPS-enabled "panic button" that Colombia's government has issued to labor, community and human rights activists in risky environments. With help from an independent security audit, The Associated Press determined that the palm-sized device designed to summon help in the event of an attack or attempted kidnapping has technical flaws that could let hostile parties disable it, eavesdrop on conversations and track users' movements. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Meningitis Outbreak Kills 269 People In Nigeria

The death toll of a Meningitis epidemic in Nigeria has now risen to 269.

Video Assistant Referees Could Be Used In EFL Cup First Round Next Season

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Video Assistant Referees could be deployed in English football as early as August when the EFL Cup first round takes place.

France's Antoine Griezmann dejected during the game in which video official corrected two wrong decisions during Tuesday night’s friendly between France and Spain

Brexit: The UK's Letter Triggering Article 50 (PLUS ROADMAP)

Brexit begins: Theresa May Article 50 letter to EU President Donald Tusk [FULL DOCUMENT] - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

HERE IS THE FULL TEXT OF THERESA MAY'S LETTER TO EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT DONALD TUSK, BEGINNING THE START OF BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS.

Bob Dylan Finally To Receive Nobel Prize In Stockholm

Bob Dylan, pictured in 2012

Music icon Bob Dylan will finally receive his Nobel Literature Prize this weekend at a meeting with the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, it announced Wednesday.

UN: Malaria Outbreak Kills Over 4,000 In Burundi This Year

The United Nations says a malaria outbreak has killed over 4,000 people in Burundi so far this year.

'No More Nigeria Friendlies In UK' After Visa Problems

Nigeria did manage to play a friendly against Senegal in London last week. Getty Images

The coach of Nigeria's national football team has said the country could stop playing friendlies in the UK after visa problems prevented one of their matches this week, AFP news agency reports.

UPDATED: How Whistleblowers Exposed Suspects Who Buried Jumia Deliveryman In Septic Tank (GRAPHIC)

Acting on a tip off, Police arrive No. 4, Adaede Street, off Ada George Road, by Location junction, Port Harcourt

Saturday, March 25 turned out to be a gloomy day for the family of a courier service personnel for popular e-commerce platform, Jumia. The middle-aged delivery agent had gone to deliver products to customers living at No. 4, Adaede Street, off Ada George Road, by Location junction, Port Harcourt before he went missing.

23,000 Ghost Enrollees Removed From NHIS

Prof. Usman Yusuf, Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

About 23,000 ghost enrollees have been removed from the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, the scheme said on Tuesday.

Banning Nuclear Weapons For Humanity's Sake

A playground is seen in the deserted town of Pripyat, some 3 kilometers from the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Nov. 29, 2016. (AP/Efrem Lukatsky)

By Ramesh Thakur

Co-convener of the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

On March 27, more than 100 countries gathered at the United Nations in New York to commence negotiations on a “legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination.” They will hope to conclude talks and sign a treaty after a second session on June 15 to July 7.

Clock Is Ticking On Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize Money

Bob Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Literature Prize

The Swedish Academy has warned that Nobel literature laureate Bob Dylan has until June 10 to deliver the traditional Nobel lecture, in order to receive the eight million kronor (€840,000, US$910,000) that comes with the prize.

Jumia Delivery Man Killed By Customers Over iPhones

The suspects

A delivery man with an online marketing store, Jumia, Mr. Chukwuma Eleje, has been killed in a house on Ada George Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Worst Humanitarian Crisis Hits As Trump Slashes Foreign Aid

In this photo taken Monday, March 13, 2017, Iman Diing, 20, center, holds her 13-month-old baby daughter Alakaii at a UNICEF-supported outpatient therapeutic program for the malnourished, near Aweil, in South Sudan. (Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin/UNICEF via AP)

The world's largest humanitarian crisis in 70 years has been declared in three African countries on the brink of famine, just as President Donald Trump's proposed foreign aid cuts threaten to pull the United States from its historic role as the world's top emergency donor.

In this photo taken Monday, March 20, 2017, nutrition officers measure out therapeutic milk designed to help combat malnutrition, at Al Sabbah Children's Hospital in Juba, South Sudan. (Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin/UNICEF via AP)

Meningitis Kills 140 In Nigeria

At least 140 people have been killed in a meningitis outbreak in six states in Nigeria, including the federal capital, Abuja.

Convicted Ex-Governor Used Fraudulent Prison Letter To Secure Bail — Official

Bala Nggilari

The letter used by the convicted former Adamawa governor, Bala Ngilari, to secure bail is fraudulent, an official has said.

FOR THE RECORD: Buhari Has No Certificate Scandal — Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari

The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari has no certificate case hanging on his neck as being insinuated in some quarters.

After Attack Indian Attack, Nigerian Student Tweets Indian FM, She Calls UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Locals protesting the death of a student over alleged drug overdose attacked Nigerians in Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has promised a "fair and impartial" investigation into a mob attack on several African students in Greater Noida, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said this morning.

Sadiq Bello tweeted an appeal to Ms Sushma Swaraj, India's Foreign Minister and she replied. SEE OTHER TWEETS AFTER CUT

Lagos Launches Neighbourhood Safety Corps

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, unveiling the new Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) logo while the Commissioner for Special Duties & Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr, Oluseye Oladejo; Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Oluranti Adebule and Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, watch during the inauguration of the Corp at the Agege Mini Stadium, Lagos, on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, with a pledge that the security of lives and property in the State is non-negotiable.

Cross view of the newly inaugurated Lagos Neigbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Agege Mini Stadium, Lagos, on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Nigeria And Poland Seek To Develop Economic, Military Ties

Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski,right, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria Geoffrey Onyeama hold a press conference after a meeting at the Polish foreign ministry's headquarters in Warsaw, Poland, Monday, March 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

The foreign minister of Nigeria visited Poland on Monday in an effort to develop economic, military and security ties with the fast-growing economy in central Europe.

Trump To Roll Back Obama Clean Power Plan

The Clean Power Plan rule has been on hold while a US federal appeals court considers a challenge by coal-friendly Republican-governed states and more than 100 companies

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to undo his predecessor Barack Obama's plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fueled power plants, according to the new environmental chief.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said rolling back Obama's 2015 Clean Power Plan would bring back coal jobs

2016 Budget: FG Releases ₦1trn Capital To MDAs

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun

Capital releases to Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, for the 2016 budget, have reached a record N1 trillion, the highest ever  in Nigeria’s annual funding for capital projects, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has revealed.

After 6 Weeks, Abuja Airport Runway Upgrade To Continue For Another 18 Weeks — Presidency

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

After the initial six weeks, the Abuja airport runway will still require another 18 weeks of ‘upgrade,’ an official said on Sunday.

UN To Kick Off Talks On Global Nuclear Weapons Ban

Some 123 UN members announced in October 2016 that they would launch the UN conference to negotiate a legally binding nuclear ban treaty, even as most of the world's declared and undeclared nuclear powers voted against the talks

More than 100 countries are set to launch the first UN talks on a global nuclear weapons ban on Monday over objections from the major nuclear powers.

Why Some Nigerians Are Turned Back At U.S. Airports — Envoy

Hakeem Balogun, the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, says different reasons are responsible for the extreme vetting Nigerians face during entry into the US.