Retired and active sportsmen and women, including Olympic medalists, say they’ve been poorly treated despite winning laurels and bringing glory to the country. As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary today, some of the athletes, who spoke to The Reporters, stated in clear terms that the country was not worth …

The Gombe State Government, on Thursday, indicated interest to mop up excess food items to ensure continuous supply chain at affordable prices. According to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mohammed Getado, the government can only buy excess food when the prices are affordable to prevent hike in agricultural commodities. Getado stated …

Stoke claimed a place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a shock 1-0 win at Aston Villa, while Brentford reached the last eight for the first time with a surprise 3-0 victory against Fulham on Thursday. Villa have won their first two Premier League games this season, but boss Dean …

Hundreds of protesters, on Thursday, stormed the streets of Lagos State to express their displeasure over bad governance in Nigeria. The demonstration, which started around 9.30 am, saw the protesters clustering around Ojota, from where they marched to the Maryland area of the state. They were seen chanting songs of …

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, knocked his successors in office, saying they did not do what his regime is doing with scarce resources. Buhari made the claim in his nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 60th independence. He specifically called out those who were in charge …

Three-time champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the French Open because of an Achilles injury. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to play her second-round match against Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday. The American has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and was aiming to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of …

Members of #Revolutionnow on Thursday morning staged a protest in Osogbo, Osun state capital. The protesters were seen chanting anti-government songs. They held the protest in the Old Garage area. Details later…

The Benue State Government on Wednesday honoured Benue-born Super Falcons striker Francisca Ordega and Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi for making the state proud internationally. The State Executive Council members, chaired by Governor Samuel Ortom, his deputy, Benson Abounu, and other members of the SEC, gave the two footballers an …

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, admitted that the nation’s economy under his watch is in crisis. He, however, claimed the situation is the same with every economy of the world Buhari said this in his nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 60th independence. The President also …

A member of the House of Representatives, Shehu Beji, has raised the alarm over the migration of bandits towards the Federal Capital Territory. Bandits had recently attacked Tungan Maje area of Abuja where they kidnapped people and demanded ransom. Beji, at the plenary on Wednesday, had moved a motion titled, …