Nigerian-born star who studied Usain Bolt ranked fastest player in Premier League
Chiedozie Ogbene has not just adapted to the pace of the Premier League – he is setting it. The Luton winger is the fastest player in the top flight this…
Eni, Shell aware of bribes in Nigeria case – Italy Prosecutor
Oil majors Eni and Royal Dutch Shell were aware that most of the money they spent to buy a Nigerian oilfield in 2011 would go in corrupt payments to politicians…
Better to die in the sea than return to Libya, says ‘husband’ of rescued Nigerian migrant
An African migrant recently rescued from a crowded dinghy drifting in the Mediterranean said he would have rather died at sea than return to Libya, highlighting the desperation driving the…
Nigerian among 19 people charged with illegal voting in 2016 US election
Federal prosecutors in North Carolina say they’re charging 19 people with registering to vote or casting ballots illegally because they weren’t U.S. citizens. Prosecutors said Friday that nine people who…
Killings: Nigeria can’t severe ties with South Africa – ex envoy
The President of Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN), Amb. Gani Lawal, has said that Nigerian cannot severe diplomatic ties with South Africa over xenophobic attacks. Dr Lawal,…
1,500 Nigerians rot in Italian prisons, says envoy
The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefanou Pontesilli, says no fewer than 1500 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences in Italy. Pontesilli who made the disclosure in an interview…
Internet users hit 98.3 million in December –NCC
February 8, 2018 The internet users increased marginally to 98.3million in November, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said. The NCC made this disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data…
I’ll give my best to all Nigerians, Buhari tells APC South East leaders
January 22, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja pledged to give his best to all Nigerians, guided by a clear conscience in making decisions for the progress of…