Residents of Abuja and other neighbouring cities rolled out drums on Wednesday to receive the World champions, the Golden Eaglets, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.
Photo Gallery: Nigerian women's Basketball team on their way to a bronze medal at the 2015 All African Games in Brazzaville, Congo
Former Director, Elite Athletes Development at the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bolaji Ojo-Oba, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will excel at the ongoing All-Africa Games (AAG) in Congo Brazzaville.
South African politician, Makashule Gana, the deputy chairperson of the Democratic Alliance calls on South African men to “provide” properly for women, rather than lash out at Nigerians for “stealing” women away.
Nigerian President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, commiserated with President Goodluck Jonathan over the demise of his Special Adviser on Strategy and Documentation, Mr Oronto Douglas. This is contained in a statement made available to the media in Abuja by the Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign, Mallam Garba Shehu. The statement reads: "I received the news of the death…
Watch the comedy video of AY Live on Easter Sunday tagged 'Election Results' - The Collation of the Presidential Election was re-enacted in a stage play featuring AY, Helen Paul, Seyilaw, Acapella, Stillrining, Funnybone, and MC Shakara. (Video credit: AY Live)
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting defeat and congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the March 28 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of ACF National Executive Committee, Alhaji Ahmadu Coomasie, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. ``This…
Prof. Remi Sonaiya of KOWA Party on Tuesday congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election, and reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on behalf of her party. In a message sent to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, the NLC General Secretary, and Mr Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC President, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urging them to keep the spirit of togetherness…
Live Updates from the ICC in Abuja as the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announces the final results of the Presidential Election 2015. Nigeria 2015 election Live Nigeria Election 2015 Updates #Nigeriadecides min_retweets:1 from:nigeriaa2z
Nigerian-born Franklin Emuobor Ebenhron is facing an investigation by the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs after reports alleging that he had acquired his Ugandan passport using fake identity.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo 2014 (NAEE 2014) takes place at the Shehu Musa Yar ‘ Adua Centre Abuja, from October 22-24 2014.
Zimbabwean author, NoViolet Bulawayo, the winner of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature gifts her fellowship to her runner-up.
It's estimates that there are over 21,000 plant species with medicinal value, while a good percentage of the plants are believed to be available in Nigeria.