Nigerian Diplomat’s Son Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder, Rape

A court in Scotland has sentenced a Nigerian man to life in prison after finding him guilty of raping and killing a sex worker in February 2016, Scottish press reported. Bala Chinda, a 26-yearold son of a Nigerian diplomat, murdered Nkechi McGraa by asphyxiation at an apartment in Union Terrace, Aberdeen,

Why I Decided To Relinquish Power- Yahya Jammeh

Jammeh

The former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, has made a nationwide broadcast to the Gambian people, explaining why he decided to relinquish power and wishing the country well as it turns a new political corner. Jammeh, who ruled the country with an iron hand for 22 years, gave the explanation yesterday morning in a speech broadcast on the state-owned Gambian Radio and Television Service (GRTS).

World No. 1 Andy Murray Crashes Out Of Australia Open

Andy Murray 

Andy Murray is out of the Australian Open after a shock fourth round defeat to world No 50 Mischa Zverev.

The inspired German, who had never reached this stage of a Grand Slam before, drove the world No 1 to distraction by mixing up his shots and charging the net in the performance of his life.

Antonio Conte Explains Diego Costa's Role Against Hull City

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is convinced erratic striker Diego Costa is committed to Chelsea as the club fight to win the Premier League title.

My Salary Not As High As The Legends'- Carlos Tevez

Tevez in training.

Shanghai Shenhua recruit Carlos Tevez has played down reports he is the highest-paid player in the world following his move to the Chinese Super League.

The Media Has Been Unfair To Me, MMMG Boss Ubi Frankline Cries Out

Ubi Frankline and Lilian Usoro

 MMMG boss, Ubi Frankline has cried out saying the Media has been unfair to him in their reportage. Mr Frankline whom his own share of publicity, both for good and bad reasons. From the time he parted ways with his former record label mate, Iyanya to the time he started dating Lilian Usoro until their final marriage which has been surrounded with so many controversies.

Corruption Allegations Are 'Malicious Castigation, Personal Vendettas' Against Me- Deziani Allison-Madueke

Former Petroleum  Minister, Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke, yesterday, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  (EFCC) for alleging that she stole $153 million from the till of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
Diezani fights back, disowns $153million loot.

Obama, Trump And The lessons For Africa, By Prof. Akinterinwa

Trump and Obama

Following the swearing in of United States president Donald Trump, a former Director-General of the  Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, in this piece, speaks on the legacy of the immediate past President Barack Obama of the United States and the Trump presidency.

Obasanjo, Jonathan Meet Behind Closed Door For Three Hours

Jonathan and Obasanjo 

 Former presidents, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday met behind closedoors. The meeting, which held at the Ibogun-Olaogun country home of Obasanjo in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, lasted about three hours.

What Alex Iwobi Needs To Fulfill Potential- Thierry Henry

Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry says the team presently don’t need West Ham rebel Dmitri Payet as Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi has the potentials to be like the Frenchman in a not too distant future.

Bombshell: I Was Never On Drugs, My Problem Was Spiritual-Majek Fashek

Majek Fashek

Going by how troubled he was in recent past, not many would expect popular simger Majek Fashek to make anything meaningful out of life again, but the "Send down the rain crooner" seems to have bounced back from his days struggling woth drug addiction. In this interview, Majek Fashek spoke to Vanguard on his career, drug addiction, controversy with Timi Dakolo and whole lots more.

Top Seven Shocking Moments In Sports In 2016

Rosberg in celebrating mood.

There is no doubt that the year 2016 will go down in history as the year of shocks particularly as it regards sporting events across the globe.

In reviewing the outgone year in sports for the Vintgae Newspaper, clement Ogbemudia takes a look at sporting events of 2016 that most pundits and bookmakers alike never saw coming, but the world will not forget in hurry upon when they all happened. However, it must be stated this list is no particular order.

Why Third Mainland Bridge Was Our Next Target To Bomb- Suspect

Abiodun Amos

One of the leaders of  a notorious militant group operating in Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos and Ogun states, Abiodun Amos, said yesterday, that his group planned to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos because the Federal Government failed to consider its members for amnesty.

Eric Bailly, Wilfred Zaha Make Ivory Coast Nations Cup Squad [See Full List]

Zaha

Ivory Coast has named Manchester United defender Eric Bailly and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha  among its provisional 24-player squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Crystal Palace winger Zaha who recently switched allegiance to the African side made the list released by the team’s French manager Michel Dussuyer despite playing two games for England.

Donald Trump Blasts Obama On Twitter, Says He Is 'Inflammatory'

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Barack Obama of making “inflammatory” statements and complicating the impending transfer of power — the latest salvo in an escalating war of words with the current commander-in-chief.

Governor Fayose 'Is An Unconscionable Liar' - APC

Fayose

Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked claims by Governor Ayodele Fayose that he has promoted 15,000 workers in the state civil service as part of the end of the year package for civil servants.

The party in the same vein debunked claim by the governor that workers were paid two months salaries, Christmas bonus and other allowances.

Popular OAP Freeze Throws Jibe At Pastor Adeboye, Says He Should Spare Us His Vague Prophesies

Freeze

Cool FM Lagos On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has thrown a jibe at Pastor E.A Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), over a reported prophesy the influential cleric made in the past.

Okocha: Why Oliver Kahn Does Not Like Me 23 Years After

Okocha

Nigerian football legend Austin Okocha has revealed that former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is still having grudges with him 23 years after he scored a wonder goal against the revered shot stopper.

Okocha said this while speaking at an interactive media briefing tagged ‘ Bundesliga Legend Tour with Jay-Jay Okocha’ organised by Pay Television Company StarTimes and DeutsheFussballLiga.

Gernot Rohr Identifies Another Talent For Super Eagles, Says I Like Him A lot

Onyekuru

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr  says he is excited about the rich form of Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru plying his trade in Belgian club Eupen,
Just days ago Onyekuru took his season goal tally to 10 for the season with a brace for Eupen in their 3- 0 win over KV Oostende in one of the Boxing Day fixtures in the Belgian League.

Arms Scandal: Presidential Panel Recommends Trial Of Ex- Minister, General Over N5.71b

The Presidential Panel on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement has recommended the prosecution of a former Minister of Defence, a retired Army General, as well as a former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence over alleged arms procurement infractions to the tune of N5.71 billion.

Play Ahmed Musa Now Or Send Him Back To Russia- Leicester City Fans

Leicester Boss Ranieri and Musa

With Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa just limited to cameo appearances since his switch to Premier League side Leicester City, fans at the King Power stadium have demanded an explanation from manager Claudio Ranieri on why big money signing Ahmed Musa is not getting games at the club.

Pep Guardiola: Kelechi Iheanacho's Goalscoring Ability Is Rare In A 20 Year Old

Manchester city manager Pep Guardiola has praised the goal scoring exploit of Super Eagles  forward Kelechi Iheanacho, saying the young Nigerian is a rare talent.

Iheanacho scored City’s second goal in their 3-0 win over Bournemouth and shortly after admitting that the second goal helped his side settled into the game properly, Guardiola also praised Iheanacho for the goal.

Late Dora Akunyili's Daughter Somto Set To Get Married [Photo]

Somto and Chinonso 

It is another moment of celebration for the Akunyilis as one of the daughters of the late former NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Somto Akunyili concludes plans to formalise her union with Chinonso Asuzu from Isiekenesi, Imo State. The traditional marriage ceremony is expected to hold at their country home, in Agulu, Anambra State, before the end of the year.

Why I Am Against Bill Seeking Equal Inheritance For Men, Women- Sultan

Sa'ad Abubakar 

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, made his opposition known to the bill seeking to ensure men and women have equal inheritance rights.

Abubakar said that the bill, which seeks equality for male and female children in the sharing of inherited family wealth or property, is against Islamic religion and, therefore, unacceptable to Muslims.

Dutch Football Club Appoints Sunday Oliseh As Head Coach

Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach and captain, Sunday Oliseh, has been appointed as head coach of the Dutch second division club Fortuna Sittard.

Oliseh, who resigned his appointment as coach of Nigeria senior football team with just ten months in charge previously played for Dutch giants Ajax from 1997 to 1999.

President Buhari Has Been Taken Hostage- Abdulmumin Jubrin

Jubrin

Suspended member of the House of Representatives and erstwhile chairman of House Committee on Appropriation Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he has been taken hostage by unscrupulous elements in goveenment.

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte Picks Between Premier League Title And Records

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has picked the Premier League title over any records following his club record run of 12 successive victories as the foundation to win the Premier League title.

Conte’s side moved seven points clear at the top after a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday and they are now just two more victories away from equalling Arsenal’s Premier League record of 14 consecutive wins.

Kelexho Iheanacho Achieves Another Premier League Record

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been crowned officially with the title of striker with the best minutes per goal ratio in the history of the Premier League.

According to Opta, the 20 year old Nigerian who scored Manchester City’s second goal in their 3-0 thrashing of Hull City is has a goal ratio of one goal every 96 minutes.

Popular Prophet Makes Damning Revelations About T.B Joshua, Nigeria And Others

Faleyimu

The founder of Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ, Dr. Olagorioye Faleyimu, has made shocking prophecies for 2017 as he said the death of Nigeria’s renowned prophet, TB Joshua was near.`

The revelations were made during on Christmas Day at his church in Lagos.

Unilorin First Class Graduate Steals Show Again At UK University

Olabisi

A Nigerian lady, Ayinla Kudirat Olabisi studying at Loughborough University Kingdom has made her country proud through an amazing academic feat.

She graduated as the best graduating student in Construction and Project Management this week as was well celebrated in the school.