![[FILE] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech before lighting a stylised-menorah during the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, in Ramat Gan in the suburbs of the Mediterranean coastal city of Tel Aviv on December 2, 2018. – Israeli police on December 2 recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for bribery and other offences, the third such move against the premier in recent months. Netanyahu immediately rejected the accusations, but the three cases against him have led to speculation that they could eventually force the long-serving prime minister to step down. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/13105539-218x150.jpg "Benjamin Netanyahu due back in Israel after Gaza ‘ceasefire’")
![This image made available by NASA shows astronaut Anne McClain working on March 22, 2019, on the International Space Station's Port-4 truss structure [HO-NASA-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/26080431-218x150.jpg "NASA scraps all-women spacewalk for lack of well-fitting suits")
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Nigerian Breweries pioneers first solar power
Nigerian Breweries (NB) and CrossBoundary Energy have signed Heineken’s first solar project in Africa, the first of its kind for Nigeria.
Anthony Joshua: I’m going to reconstruct Jarell Miller’s face
Anthony Joshua says he will leave his opponent Jarrell Miller with nothing but a reconstructed face when the pair meet at the iconic Madison Square Garden later in June for the World title bout.
Cote d’Ivoire thrash D’Tigers to end perfect FIBA World Cup qualifiers record
Hosts Cote d’Ivoire ended Nigeria’s perfect record in the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Friday in Abidjan with a 72-46 points win.
Naomi Osaka sacks coach Sascha Bajin
World tennis number one Naomi Osaka has split from her coach Sascha Bajin just 17 days after completing back-to-back Grand Slam victories at the Australian Open.
FAO: World food prices rise in January
World food prices rose in January, buoyed by a rebound in dairy prices and stronger showings for vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.
Cancer not death sentence – survivors
The Abuja Breast Cancer Support Group says cancer is not a death sentence and encouraged Nigerians to get screened.
Ex-NCC chief calls for 5G spectrum policy with minimal constraints
The former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Chairman of the Commonwealth ITU Group, Dr Bashir Gwandu, has said it is important that Africa has access to the right 5G Spectrum and also minimal constraints for its use.
WhatsApp limits message forwarding in fight against misinformation
WhatsApp will now limit users to forwarding a message only five times, in an attempt to cut down on the spread of misinformation. According to Reuters, the five time forwarding limit is being implemented across the world starting today.
Pep Guardiola: Leroy Sane can’t compare to Ryan Giggs yet
Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City star Leroy Sane he has a long way to go before he can be considered as great a player as Ryan Giggs.
Jose Mourinho: Why I did not sign Egypt legend Mohamed Aboutrika
World-renowned coach Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he was interested in signing Egyptian football icon Mohamed Aboutrika during his first stint as the Chelsea FC manager.
Shark attacks woman, child at tourist site
A woman and a child were bitten by a shark in the popular Whitsunday Islands near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on Thursday in the latest of a string of such attacks, reports and officials said.
NPPF lists 53 athletes for camping in Lagos
The Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation (NPPF) has revealed 53-man list which are expected to camp ahead of the 2019 International Para Powerlifting Championship, scheduled for 24th to 31st January, 2019.
Minister seeks collaboration with states, local governments on ease of doing business
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has said the Buhari administration would continue to provide a conducive business environment for operators to achievie the government’s diversification agenda.
![Russian Emergency Situations Ministry employees rescue an 11-month-old baby from the site of an apartment block collapse [TASS via Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/01151422-324x235.jpg "Rescuers pull baby boy alive from Russian apartment collapse")
Rescuers pull baby boy alive from Russian apartment collapse
Rescuers have pulled an infant boy alive from the rubble of an apartment building, some 35 hours after a collapse that has killed at least seven people and left dozens missing.
Anthony Joshua: I turned down $50 million to fight Deontay Wilder
Nigerian-born British boxer Anthony Joshua has revealed why the fight between him and Deontay Wilder did not happen this year.
NANS felicitates with Muhammadu Buhari at 76, calls for cabinet reshuffle
The National Association of Nigerian Students has joined Nigerians and the rest of the world to felicitate with President Muhammadu Buhari as he celebrates his 76th birthday.
PDP: Nigerians don’t deserve more suffering
Following the statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari that economy is in bad shape, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said that Nigerians don’t deserve more suffering.
Rafael Nadal to join Roger Federer in 2019 Laver Cup
Spaniard Rafael Nadal will team up with perennial rival Roger Federer for the third edition of the Laver Cup in Geneva next year.
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Official: Nasarawa election tribunal receives 12 petitions
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia has received 12 petitions from different candidates in Nasarawa State.
Court fixes date for ruling on alleged husband killer Maryam Sanda’s no-case submission
An FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed April 4 for ruling in the no-case submission filed by Maryam Sanda, who allegedly killed her husband, Bilyaminu Bello.
Don: Why Chinese are making it in Nigeria
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, the Director of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday said the Chinese had seen opportunities in factors that posed challenges to Nigerians.
NIMC extends diaspora enrolment to UAE, UK
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has extended its enrolment programme to the United Arab Emirate and the United Kingdom following the success recorded in the launch of the programme in South Africa earlier in March.
Chinese international faces sack after ‘evil behaviour’
China footballer Wei Shihao has been suspended for a month and could be sacked by his club Guangzhou Evergrande for a “malicious” foul in the loss to Uzbekistan, reports said on Tuesday.
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Religious group urges President Buhari to reorganise judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to reorganise the judiciary and also the National Assembly so as to be more active in terms of punishing those who engage in corruption practices.
Ahmed Musa: Asaba Stadium not good for Super Eagles
Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has stated that the poor pitch of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, contributed to the team’s uninspiring display against the Pirates of Seychelles Friday.
Official: Nasarawa election tribunal receives 12 petitions
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia has received 12 petitions from different candidates in Nasarawa State.
Security beefed up as Appeal Court decides Zamfara APC guber tussle
Security was on Monday beefed up at Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, ahead of a judgement challenging the order of a Zamfara High Court, which paved way for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates in the 2019 gubernatorial election.
Boni Haruna: Soldiers repelled Boko Haram attack in my town
Boni Haruna, a former governor of Adamawa state, has commended the effort of the Nigerian army in repelling Boko Haram attack on his hometown of Michika.