Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos has warned the federal government and electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs not to act in any way...
Raising a child is like an ocean voyage – full of raging storms, rough waves, and occasional sunny tranquillity. It’s hard enough with a partner, but...
Following recent recurrence of accidents on the waterways involving boat operators, leading to loss of lives, the state’s government has sent a warning signal to operators...
It was not all fun for some who went out to mark Valentine’s Day as a senior police officer who went to hang out with friends...
Top presidential candidate and main opposition leader Kizza Besigye who heads the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party was detained briefly days before general elections in...
The 58th edition of the annually held Grammy Awards has come and gone with winners announced across all categories. Read also: Adele named biggest selling artiste...
Senate Leader Ali Ndume on Monday said the leadership of the Upper Chamber has not been interceding for Senate President Bukola Saraki before President Muhammadu Buhari....
Dangote Cement Plc staved off growing underlying negative sentiments from overturning the overall positive position at the Nigerian stock market as the equities market reopened on...
In from Ripples Nigeria . . . The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been in power for almost a year and there are signs that...
In what may appears to be a pay back time for former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Senate Committee on the FCT, has fingered him in the...
Baring any unforeseen circumstances, there are indications that the 2016 Appropriation bill may be passed by the second week of March, Ripples has learnt. Chairman, House...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has promised to complete the ongoing gas projects aimed at linking gas-to-power and gas-to-industries. Giving this assurance on Monday was...
Still smarting from the embarrassment caused his administration by the controversies that have trailed the 2016 federal budget, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed Mr. Tijjani...
An appointee of President Muhammadu Buhari, Najatu Mohammad, has turned down her appointment in a newspaper advertorial on Monday. Najatu, a politician and activist of northern...
In what definitely qualifies as a sweeping onslaught of appointees of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Presidency, on Monday announced the sacking of 20 heads of...
By Joseph Edgar . . . You see this is a story of utter crassness. Petty thieves who have taken advantage of our system to climb...
In from Ripples Nigeria Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry, has questioned the action of Manchester City players for not celebrating with Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho,...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports making the rounds that a former Director of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), Letam Wiwa,...
Former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert has begun his 19-month prison sentence at the Maasiyahu jail for bribery and obstruction of justice conviction becoming the...
In a bid to further tighten security along its coastlines and also engage enemy submarines, the U.S. Navy is set to unleash an army of ‘ghost...
In a clean sweep that may be a pointer to the shape of things to come, the Federal Government, on Monday, sacked the heads of six...
Two R&B giants Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey both plan to have their first ever collaboration after agreeing to join forces on a new track. Both...
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo . . . . “We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it.” Johann Wolfgang Von...
By Ochereome Nnanna . . . EVERY administration enjoys its share of honeymoon after assuming power. The allure of newness and expectations are high during this...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are presently interrogating the Deputy Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Oshodi, who is also a...
The Senate on Sunday said that the move by some governors under the Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) to negotiate for a loan from the Kingdom...
The Senate which had earlier stated that it was not feasible to pass the 2016 budget on the scheduled February 25 date has raised hopes that...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is on the trail of £22.5m (N6.18billion) loot which the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, is alleged...
President Kim Jong-un of North Korea is testing the resolve of world powers and the UN Security Council in particular after he ordered for the launch...
After successful completion of second round run-off elections between former prime ministers Faustin Touadera and Anicet Dologuele, vote counting is underway in the Central African Republic....
Governor, Nyesome Wike has capsized to pressure and recalled the suspended state’s Commissioner Finance, Dr Magnus Kpakol, and the state’s Accountant-General, Abere Dagogo. Wike made the...
In from Ripples Nigeria Nigeria’s teenage sensation, Kelechi Iheanacho, came off the bench to score Manchester City’s equaliser but it was not enough to save the...
West Ham boss, Slaven Bilic, has commended the duo of Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike for their contributions during the team’s 2-2 draw against Norwich City...
After 10 months out injured, Danny Welbeck took barely 10 minutes on his return from surgery to score a precious goal for Arsenal. The striker’s header...
By Sonola Olumhense EARLY in my career, I was invited to dinner by my Second Republic state governor, Professor Ambrose Alli. I was to share his...
Contrary to the impression created by some of the ministers serving under the current administration as men of impeccable character, there are indications that a number...
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has absolved President Muhamadu Buhari of any blame arising from the inconsistencies in the 2016...
Investors in Nigerian equities last week recovered N408 billion in capital gains as the stock market rallied to close the week at its highest level in...
The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir has cast aspersions over the political process in Syria especially of late with UN brokered talks put on...
The current economic downturn in the country may have started bitting harder than expected, as there are indications that state governments have asked the Federal Goverment...
The rescue mission to pull out bodies from the rubble of a high-rise building which collapsed under a 6.4 magnitude earthquake which hit the city of...
Mobile phones have grown to become one of man’s most important companions and it is even getting better with your phone, yes, the one you’re probably...
The U.S. military spent billions developing an armed drone that could take off from an aircraft carrier. But now, the Pentagon says it doesn’t want that...
With new marketing trends and shift in consumption tastes of consumers, soft drink giants, Coca-Cola and Pepsi are depending on ‘the greatest marketing trick of the...
By Reuben Abati . . . It is that time of the year again in the month of February, when there is so much talk and...
By Joseph Edgar . . . Let me reveal a small secret. I have sold bread before. I sold on the streets of Shomolu for about...
In today’s world, modern family will have us believe that step-parenting is a hard job. Some say blending a family is like a dish that takes...
In from Ripples Nigeria The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved March 26 as date for Nigeria to host Egypt in the 2017 AFCON qualifier...
As the forthcoming American Presidential elections draws even closer, the battle for White House has become tougher with Republican candidates trading sharp blows over foreign policy...
In from Ripples Nigeria Nigeria youth sensation, Victor Osimhen, has revealed why he dumped Premier League club, Arsenal, for German side Wolfsburg. Osimhen, who emerged as...