US announces ‘large-scale’ strikes against IS in Syria
US and allied forces carried out “large-scale” strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, in the latest response to an attack last…
Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt beat champions Ivory Coast 3-2
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday. Omar Marmoush and Ramy…
Nigeria v Algeria: History vs form – Can Nigeria rewrite AFCON script in Marrakech?
By Douglas Baye-Osagie As the Super Eagles step under the Marrakech lights, they face one of their fiercest rivals in African football. History has often pitted both sides on the…
As Lagos goes up, by Muyiwa Adetiba
The recently opened coastal highway also opened up a few more things than the road itself. It opened the eyes of many Nigerians to what is possible. A friend and…
Wike’s Politics of Gbas-Gbos, by Emmanuel Aziken
Wike’s politics of gbas-gbos — the brand of raw confrontation that blurs party lines, intimidates institutions, and thrives on public spectacle — appeared, until recently, immune to political boundaries. For…
There’re errors, gaps, contradictions in new Tax Act – KPMG
By Peter Egwuatu KPMG, the global advisory services firm, has identified errors, omissions, gaps and inconsistencies in the new Nigeria Tax Act, NTA. The company has called for urgent reviews…
Wike harps on unity for progress in Rivers
By Idowu Bankole Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, called for unity of purpose for the growth and progress of Rivers State. Wike made the call…
Rivers Assembly says Fubara’s impeachment not suspended; reasons disturbingly weak – Elders
By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT The Rivers State House of Assembly has said the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, is on course and not…
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown on…
Trump says protest-hit Iran in ‘big trouble,’ again threatens strike
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran, faced with major protests, was in “big trouble” and again warned he could order military strikes. “Iran’s in big trouble. It looks…