As 2015 winds to a close, T-Mobile CEO John Legere has published his list of predictions for tech in 2016. Though most of it won’t surprise...
By Ahmed Boulor . . . The furore over child trafficking allegations leveled against ‘Dami Duro’ crooner, Davido and his family is yet to simmer with...
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo . . . “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek...
Following the violence that erupted in Burundi after President Pierre Nkurunziza announced he would seek a third term in office which was followed by a coup...
Residents and opposition fighters say Syrian army backed by Russian warplanes engaged in fierce fighting with rebels close to the border with Jordan. You may also...
Businessman turned politician, Donald Trump is at it again. This time, the vocal Republican frontrunner has chosen to verbally attack two of his close rivals in...
The fear of terrorism and possible attacks has seen security being stepped-up around the world especially with planned New Year’s Eve celebrations. In the last one...
A young artisan, Dahiru Lawal who was being maltreated by two Air Force cadets, was on Wednesday rescued by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who...
As the hours ticked away for the 2015 business year, investors appeared to have intensified last-minute portfolio rebalancing and adjustments to ensure that their portfolios are...
The Nigerian equities market reopened on Tuesday with voluminous transactions on low-priced financial services stocks as year-end portfolio rebalancing trades saw a shift from high-cap stocks...
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has expressed its displeasure over the proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), saying it is against...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that it would be unwise for the government to allow certain individuals who are undergoing prosecution in the courts to be...
Piqued by the wave of criticism that has come his way over his assertion that the Boko Haram insurgents have been largely defeated and the December...
Respite seem to be far from coming for the embattled former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, as operatives of the Department of the State Service...
Nifemi Daniel… Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that the exit of Jose Mourihno and the arrival of interim manager, Guus Hiddink,...
While reading for my first degree in Political Science at the prestigious University of Ibadan we were told that Labour Unions were not veritable partners in...
For some people – especially those who have been single for long – there’s a nagging fear that’s always gnawing at them whenever they get into...
Wellness programs are linked to greater productivity, less absenteeism, and a reduction of long-term health care costs. Are you doing enough to ensure the health of...
Social networking platform, Twitter has hired Jeffrey Siminoff to replace Janet Van Huysse as the company’s new vice president of diversity and inclusion. The news was...
According Colonel Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesperson based in Baghdad, two suspects in the deadly Paris attacks claimed by ISIL were killed this month by coalition...
Former United States Secretary of State and one of the frontrunners for the forthcoming American elections, Hillary Clinton has called the killing of Christians and other...
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has started the final review of its group and sectoral indices. The newly reviewed indices will take effect on January 1,...
Hospitalized former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Haliru Bello and his son, Abba, may be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes...
Evacuations are ongoing of businesses and homes inundated in rare winter flooding from the Mississippi River which continues to rock the state of Missouri. Reports say...
The 11 months suspension handed Senator Shehu Sani by the Tundun Wada ward, Kaduna State of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been upheld by the...
The Nigerian equities market reopened on Tuesday with voluminous transactions on low-priced financial services stocks as year-end portfolio rebalancing trades saw a shift from high-cap stocks...
By Ali Smart Notwithstanding the austere nature of the present administration, the 2016 budget for the presidency, according to the budget document obtained by Ripples Nigeria,...
By Ali Smart . . . After what seem to be a back and front movement, and contrary to what Nigerians were initially made to believe,...
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews The planned removal of the Petroleum Subsidy Fund by the Federal Government may run into trouble waters as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again faulted the N6.08 trillion 2016 federal budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, warning that it...
A melee ensued on Tuesday as contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) staged a peaceful protest in front of the commission’s headquarters...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to strike out the suit filed by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited for...
By Femi Aribisala… Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf was the Minister of Information in the dying days of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. Nicknamed “Comical Ali” by British...
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews For the first time after his inuaguration as President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,...
Barcelona have sacked a player after he sent offensive tweets about Catalonia, just hours after announcing his signing. Sergi Guardiola, no relation to former player and...
Real Madrid remains excluded from the Copa del Rey after losing an appeal against their punishment for fielding an ineligible player. The 19-time winners were expelled...
After recording more than 2,500 deaths in the world’s worst Ebola Virus Disease outbreak, Guinea was Tuesday declared free from the disease by the World Health...
Nifemi Daniel Latest reports emanating from Europe reveal that AS Roma of Italy has signified interest in signing Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, while Spanish giants, Atletico...
Apparently stuned by latest reports on daring attacks carried out by the Boko Haram insurgents, the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to journalists...
Belgian police have arrested two people suspected of planning attacks in Brussels to be carried out on New Year’s eve, prosecutors say. Raids took place on...
A middle aged man in Kaduna got more than he hoped for when his bid to steal electric cable at a power supply installation led to...
With just about 48 hours to the end of the year, the federal government is insisting, that it will meet the December deadline it gave for...
Nifemi Daniel Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, was on target Monday night but South Korea forward Son Heung-min hit a dramatic late winner for Tottenham to earn...
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he will not quit his post. Manchester United delivered an improved performance for beleaguered manager Louis van Gaal but...
Manchester United’s winless run has continued but they gave under-fire coach Louis van Gaal crumbs of cheer with a committed display in an entertaining 0-0 draw...
In from Ali Smart . . . As the year draws to a close in two days, not many Nigerians are taken in by the much...
By Femi Fani-Kayode Mr. President, as one of your most loyal and faithful subjects who has nothing but the utmost respect for your person and your...
By Ahmed Boulor Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, was reportedly hit by a stray bullet fired randomly by mobile policemen and the thespian was subsequently rushed to...
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews. . . Reports reaching Ripples Nigeria has it that scores of people were killed on Monday when two female suicide bombers attacked a...
The Iraqi army has declared that the city of Ramadi has been freed from the stronghold of the Islamic State, though there are still pockets of...
