The long arm of the law has caught up with a 48 year old man, Olusoji Abiodun Ilori as he was convicted and sentenced to a cumulative120 years jail term by a High Court sitting in Ibadan , Oyo State for offences bordering on fraud, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence.
Nigeria's Tosin Oke soared to gold in the men's Triple Jump ending a 44-year Gold medal drought for Nigeria in the event and Kenya completed its domination of the Commonwealth Games distance races on Tuesday in Delhi.
Nigerians Damola Osayomi settled for Silver in the women's 100m and Helen Okus gets Bronze in Wrestling at the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India today.
Obioma Agatha OKOLI claimed Nigeria's second weightlifting Gold medal in the Women's 63kg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex on Thursday, ending Welshwoman Michaela BREEZE's chance of a fairytale finish.
The Nigerian Community Leeds (NCL) will be celebrating the anniversary of the country’s independence with the Nigeria@50 Fundraising Dinner, which will takes place at the Royal Amouries Saviles Hall, Amouries Square, Leeds, UK on Saturday 9th October 2010.
Dele Momodu video campaign ad for the 2011 Nigerian elections.
Nigerian schoolgirl weightlifter Augustina Nwakolo scooped the first gold medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, dashing hosts India's hopes of claiming it for themselves.
Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) arrests nine persons in connection with the bomb blasts which occurred during the country's 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1.
Nigeria's FIFA Executive Committee member, Dr Amos Adamu and 16 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) members were on Monday freed of contempt charges by the Federal High Court, Lagos.
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Co-operation, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane says there will be no place to hide for people who engage in terrorism to hide in Africa.
The Nigerian Government on Monday said it would expend 1.4 billion dollars on the Zungeru hydro power project.
Two-time Nigerian coach, Adegboye Onigbinde and former Green Eagles left winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka say the country should use the period of suspension by FIFA to give football a new lease of life.
Nigeria's top comedian of the year Ayo Makun (AY) hits off his UK comedy tour of 'AY Live' at the indigoO2 Arena in London and Manchester Birdcage in Manchester.
According to available statistics, out of the more than 800,000 workers of the textile industry during its peak, only 100,000 were on its payroll by 1995. The number further dropped to 50,000 in 2004 and 30,000 in 2006.
Paschal Uche, a 21-year-old Briton of Nigeria origins, was on hand to officially welcome Pope Benedict on behalf of all young people of the UK at Westminster Cathedral today.