How Wanted Journalist, Salkida, Was Arrested At Abuja Airport

Ahmed Salkida

The Department of State Services has arrested Ahmed Salkida, a journalist, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army last month.

Nigeria To Launch ‘Change Begins With Me Campaign’

The Nigerian government says it is set to launch the “Change Begins With Me’’ campaign, “to entrench the values of accountability, integrity and positive attitudinal change” in Nigerians.

Serena Williams Seals Record 308th Grand Slam Win Over Yaroslava Shvedova

Serena Williams secured a record-breaking victory at the US Open (AP)

Serena Williams sealed a record-breaking 308th grand slam victory by beating Yaroslava Shvedova in the US Open fourth round.

Marketers Seek ₦165 Petrol Price, FG Says No

Fuel dispensing

Petroleum product marketers have demanded an upward review in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (also known as petrol).

Four Soldiers Drown As Crackdown On Agitators Begins

“Operation Crocodile Smile”

*Army impounds speedboats

Four soldiers lost their lives yesterday when their boat capsized in Bayelsa State as the military began its Operation Crocodile Smile to crack down on agitators in the Niger Delta.

Man United Removes Plaque Commemorating Legendary Coach From Directors’ Box

A statue of former Manchester United manager Matt Busby. © Phil Noble / Reuters

English football club Manchester United have removed a plaque in memory of legendary Scottish coach Sir Matt Busby and moved season tickets for his family from the exclusive director’s box at their famous Old Trafford stadium

Côte D'Ivoire Raises Roof For Rio Olympians

Côte d'Ivoire's gold medalist in taekwondo Cheick Sallah Cisse (L) is congratulated by Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on September 5, 2016 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan ©Sia Kambou (AFP)

The Côte d'Ivoire's president has rewarded Cheick Sallah Cisse, the country's first ever Olympic gold medallist, with a new house and a 50 million CFA franc (€75,000, US$84,000) cash bonus.

Russia, Saudi Agree Cooperation On Oil Price But Not Freeze

The price of oil has nose-dived from all-time highs of US$100 a barrel in mid-2014 ©Spencer Platt (Getty/AFP)

The world's two biggest oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia said Monday they had agreed to "act together" to try to stabilize oil prices, but failed to make headway on a production freeze.

Philippines' Duterte Calls Obama 'Son Of A Whore'

US President Barack Obama (left) and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte ©Saul Loeb, Manman Dejeto (AFP)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called Barack Obama a "son of a whore" on Monday as he vowed not to be lectured by the US leader on human rights when they meet in Laos.

Nigerian Government Rejects Call To Increase Fuel Price

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The Nigerian government will not increase the pump price of petrol despite a demand that it should do so, officials have said.

WHO Confirms 3rd Case Of Polio In Nigeria, Rotary Club Says

In this photo taken on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, a health official administers a polio vaccine to a child at a camp for people displaced by Islamist Extremist in Maiduguri, Nigeria. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

The World Health Organization has confirmed a third case of polio in an area of Nigeria newly liberated from Boko Haram Islamic extremists, the Rotary Club said Monday, amid fears the disease could resurge in neighboring countries.

Protesters Urge South Africa's Zuma, Top ANC Leaders To Quit Party Posts

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Members of South Africa's ANC chanted slogans outside its headquarters on Monday demanding President Jacob Zuma step down in a rare public show of anger in the ruling party after its worst election performance since the end of apartheid in 1994.

The situation at Luthuli House right now... ANC FIGHT CLUB! #OccupyLuthuliHouse vs #DefendLuthuliHouse (Image source: Leandri J van Vuuren ‏@Lean3JvV  on Twitter

Indonesia Probes 'Illegal' Foreign Footballers

Local watchdog Save Our Soccer said 81 foreign footballers and coaches were playing in Indonesia without the correct permit ©Patrick Hertzog (AFP)

Indonesia threatened Monday to punish foreign footballers working without proper permits after a watchdog claimed scores of overseas players and coaches had illegally joined local clubs.

Dangoma: Inside Nigeria’s Nickel-Rich Community — Daily Trust Investigation

A section of Dangoma Community

Out of the blues, Dangoma hit the headlines with the reported discovery of high grade nickel in the community. 

Dangoma, a community 15 kilometres from Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is Nigeria's home of "world class and highly unusual" nickel discovery.

Foremost Literary Scholar, Isidore Okpewho, Dies At 74

Isidore Okpewho

A foremost scholar of Oral Literature and award-winning novelist, Isidore Okpewho, has died at 74.

AFCON 2017: Uganda Clinch Finals Spot For First Time Since 1978

Farouk Miya (right) scored to qualify Uganda for the 2017 Nations Cup in Gabon

Uganda have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1978 after beating Comoros on Sunday.

2-IN-1 STORY: Marketers Ask FG To Remove Fuel Price Cap; Nigerians Vow To Fight Fuel Price Hike

Fuel dispensing

Fuel marketers in the country have called for the removal of the cap on the pump price of fuel.

Japan Typhoon Death Toll Rises To 14

Firefighters search for missing victims after Typhoon Lionrock made landfall in Iwaizumi, Iwate prefecture on September 2, 2016

The death toll from a devastating typhoon in northern Japan rose to 14, officials said Friday, as another powerful storm approached the country's south.

Sallah Forces Reps To Postpone Resumption

The House of Representatives has postponed by one week its anticipated resumption, The Punch learnt in Abuja on Sunday.

FOR THE RECORD: Melaye Asks Buhari To Fire 2 Ministers, Says ‘I Fear Being Stoned Because Of This Govt’s Failure’

Senator Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to shake up his cabinet, recommending the dismissal of three top government officials.