Wild Celebrations As Rangers Win League

Rangers captain Okey Odita (left) receiving the Premier League trophy from the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick (centre) at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu …on Sunday. Photo: LMC

Enugu Rangers’ 4-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in their last day of the Premier League at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, sparked wild celebrations in the Coal City on Sunday.

'Worse Than Hell': Indian Migrants Recall Saudi Nightmare

Indian workers from Bihar state gather in a New Delhi hotel after the Indian government repatriated them from Saudi Arabia ©Money Sharma (AFP)

They left India for Saudi Arabia with big dreams, but have returned with only harrowing tales after an oil price slump threw the economy into turmoil, leaving thousands of poor migrant labourers stranded.

Buhari Presides Over Low-Key 56th Independence Anniversary

From left: Chief of Air Staff; Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; Chief of Defence Staff; General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief Justice of the Nigeria, Justice Mahumud Mohammed; Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; President Muhammadu Buhari; Senate President Sen. Bukola Saraki; Former Head of State Gen. Abubakar Abdulsalami; Minister of Defence Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Tukur Yusufu Buratai and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, observe as President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja presided over the celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary with former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and other personalities in attendance.

Charity Calls For Boxing To Be Banned After Mike Towell's Death

Scottish fighter Mike Towell: Towell, 25, was taken from the ring on a stretcher in the fifth round of his welterweight title final eliminator with Dale Evans on Thursday night 

Brain injury charity Headway has called for boxing to be banned after Scottish fighter Mike Towell died following a serious injury suffered in a bout.

Nigeria Spends US$2.4 Billion To Drag Country Out Of Recession — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria has spent ₦720.5 billion (US$2.4 billion) on capital expenditure this year to help drag Africa's biggest economy out of recession, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday.

INEC “Troubled” By How APC, PDP Distributed Money In Edo Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for collective efforts towards addressing inducement of voters with money by political parties and their candidates during elections.

President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary Speech (FULL TEXT)

President Muhammadu Buhari

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today.

October 1, 2016: Nigeria's 56th Independence Anniversary

Image credits: Flag embossed with Coat of Arms (Openwalls) & Cuff Links (Vintage Laurel wreath Cufflinks 56 Year Anniversary vintage Tie Clip set Men's Clothing Accessory 1956)

Happy Independence Day!

United States Investing In Niger Air Base

Niger and neighboring countries. Image source/credit: The Intercept

The United States is investing in a military air base capable of deploying drones in Niger's central city of Agadez, the Pentagon confirmed.

A US-made Reaper drone operated by the French military as part of Operation Barkhane, at the French army base in Niamey, Niger ©Philippe Desmazes (AFP)

Why Imo Didn’t Give Onye ₦1m, Car — Commissioner

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games gold medallist Lauritta Onye

The Imo State sports commissioner Rodney Ajaelu has explained why Rio 2016 Paralympic Games gold medallist Lauritta Onye was not among athletes rewarded by the state last week.

UN Official Slams CFA Currency As Outdated

The CFA currency is pegged to the Euro, with France as guarantor of its value. AFP

The CFA currency used in twelve former French colonies in West and Central Africa as well as in Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea is an outdated monetary mechanism, the UN deputy Secretary General, Carlos Lopez, has told the AFP news agency.

Edo Gov Poll: APC’s Obaseki Wins As PDP’s Ize-Iyamu Kicks

Governor-Elect for Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, celebrates his victory after he was declared winner of the gubernatorial election by INEC in Benin-City Thursday

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Obaseki has been returned winner of the Edo governorship election held Wednesday.

1936 Olympians Receive Overdue Recognition At White House

In this Aug. 5, 1936 photo, American athlete Jesse Owens practices in the Olympic Village in Berlin. Shortly after Jesse Owens returned home from his snubbing by Adolph Hitler at the 1936 Olympics, he and America's 17 other black Olympians found a less-than-welcoming reception from their own government, as well. On Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 relatives of those 1936 African-American Olympians will be welcomed to the White House and will get to shake the President's hand, an honor Owens and the others didn’t receive after they returned home from Berlin 80 years ago. (AP Photo)

Shortly after Jesse Owens returned home from his snubbing by Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Olympics, he and America's 17 other black Olympians found a less-than-welcoming reception from their own government, as well.

Independence: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday as public holiday to mark the nation’s 56th Independence Anniversary celebration.

Some HIV-Infected Children 'Don't Get Aids'

South Africa has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world AFP

A study by scientists at Oxford University has found that 10% of children infected with HIV don't develop AIDS, even without treatment.

Militants Claim Attack On Oil Pipeline In Niger Delta

Oil pipeline explosion

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate on Thursday claimed another attack on a pipeline in the country’s oil-rich south, the latest in a string of strikes against infrastructure that has hit production.

Gabon's Bongo Appoints Diplomat As PM

Gabon's new Premier, Franck Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet, was his Foreign Minister in the previous cabinet AP

President Ali Bongo of Gabon has appointed his former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Franck Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet, as Prime Minister to lead a national unity cabinet.

Warning Of 'Catastrophic' Situation In North-East Nigeria

In August, farmer Bulama Mohammed said people were dying of hunger in his camp in Maiduguri, Borno state capital BBC

The medical charity MSF says that the humanitarian situation in north-east Nigeria "is reaching catastrophic levels".

Recession: Operators Uncomfortable As FG Eyes ₦5.8tn Pension Fund

Pension operators in the country are increasingly getting uncomfortable with the moves being made by the Federal Government to use part of the ₦5.8tn Contributory Pension Scheme assets to fund infrastructure development and move the nation out of economic recession.

Massive Turnout Of Voters As Edo Elects New Governor

Governor Adams Oshiomhole's thumb being captured by a card reader at Ward 10, Unit 1, Iyamho to cast his vote in the Edo governorship election, on Wednesday. Photo: Peter Okhiria

• Odigie-Oyegun loses ward • Oshiomhole hails exercise, Igbinedion hopeful of PDP’s victory • Opposition party alleges planned rigging overnight • APGA claims inducement

The residents of Edo State yesterday went to the polls to elect a new governor. The election which began at 8:30 a.m. witnessed a massive turnout of voters.