Section: Nigeria
Ukraine asserts major Russian military buildup on eastern border
MOSCOW — Ukrainian officials have been raising alarms about what they say is a huge buildup of Russian troops, tanks and artillery pieces along their border that could signal preparations for an invasion. While the Russian military presence along the border is undisputed, some analysts have questioned its characterization as a buildup that might...
Lifestyle: Here is how South Africans dominated Pornhub in 2018
And the award for the second-longest session on the platform in the entire world goes to South Africa. The recently released Pornhub ‘2018 year in review’ has revealed how Africans dominated the platform.Despite being the twentieth largest consumer of content on Pornhub, after Russia, Argentina and Sweden, South Africans currently...
Pulse List 2018: 10 most memorable sporting moments of the year for Nigerians
The memorable sporting moments are local and international events that dominated conversations in Nigeria. Sports resonate with Nigerians deeply and special sporting moments are savoured dearly. In 2018, there were a couple of sporting moments that are the most memorable to Nigerians. From the 2018 FIFA World Cup to Super Eagles win over Iceland...
10 Nigerian players abroad who won trophies in 2018
In this End of Year list, we review a couple of Nigerian players who won trophies with their foreign clubs. With most of Nigerian football talents plying their trades outside the shores of the country, the eyeballs from Nigeria are usually on the foreign-based stars. Thousands of Nigerian players are in action every week for their clubs sides and...
Politics: The US and Russia are trading shots after Moscow sent 2 bombers to visit the US’s biggest foe in the hemisphere
Russia's ties to Venezuela are longstanding, but despite the arrival of two Russian bombers there, that support may have its limits. Two Russian strategic bombers landed in Venezuela on Monday. Their arrival comes amid increased tensions between the US and Russia and a US-led pressure campaign on Venezuela. Russia remains one of...
Nancy Isime returns to Nigeria after 12 days of shoot in Norway
Nancy Isime returned to Nigeria after working on the set of a Norwagian movie, 'The Department of Applied Chemistry,' where she is the female lead act. Nancy Isime has returned to Nigeria after working 12 days on the set of an international production, ‘The Department of Applied Chemistry.’Nancy Isime was casted alongside...
Lifestyle: 20 stunning abandoned hotels around the world and the history behind them
From forgotten beach resorts to former celebrity hotspots, here are 20 of the coolest abandoned hotels around the world and the history behind them. Rotting, crumbling, or completely taken over by nature, abandoned buildings can be as creepy as they are fascinating. Hotels are no exception. From once-thriving beach resorts to former celebrity...
Trump Denies Collusion After Major Revelations In Russia Probe
This combination of file pictures created on April 11, 2018, shows Michael Cohen (L), President Trump’s ex-personal lawyer, and US President Donald Trump. NICHOLAS KAMM, MARK WILSON / AFP / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA United States President Donald Trump on Saturday again denied that his presidential campaign colluded with Russian...
Politics: Special counsel Robert Mueller reveals how Paul Manafort breached his plea agreement
Special counsel Robert Mueller has released a new memo detailing how Paul Manafort violated his plea agreement. Special counsel Robert Mueller has released a new memo detailing how Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, breached his plea agreement. The memo says Manafort breached his plea agreement by lying to the...
Trump Attacks Russia Probe Ahead Of New Mueller Reports
US President Donald Trump/ AFP US President Donald Trump unleashed a series of attacks Friday on US Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team, with the prosecutor expected to release documents that could shed new light in the Russia probe. Repeating his regular dismissal of the probe as a “total witch hunt,” Trump accused Mueller of political...