Bollywood Celebrates as Sakshi Malik Wins India's First Olympic Medal in Women's Wrestling

The bronze medal in Rio comes in a year when Bollywood has produced two wrestling dramas, including Walt Disney India's upcoming 'Dangal.'

Bollywood was jubilant on Thursday amid news that India has won its first medal at the Rio Olympics, with Sakshi Malik picking up a women's wrestling bronze.

Bad blood: Boko Haram's split

Long-running rumours of ructions within the Nigerian Islamist group were confirmed when Islamic State—to which the group has pledged allegiance—named Abu Musab al-Barnawi as Boko Haram’s new leader this month.

Going For Gold! Blessing Okagbare Leads Nigeria Into Relay Finals At The Olympics

Nigerian sprint queen Blessing Okagbare on Thursday led team Nigeria into the finals of the women’s 4x100m relay at the Olympic Games after a posing 42.55sec finish.

The Nigerians came second in heat two behind Germany who clocked 42.18sec.

Sets New Record: Brazil’s Neymar Scores Fastest Olympic Goal Ever

Brazil’s Neymar has not yet won his country a gold medal, but on Wednesday he at least pocketed an Olympic record — the fastest goal, at a dazzling 15 seconds.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Neymar set the Olympic record during their semi-final game against Honduras.

What I Discussed With Pres. Buhari Today – Abdulsalam Abubakar

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), on Thursday had a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

While fielding questions from State House correspondents, Abubakar said he discussed national and international issues with the president, refusing to state the exact issues that were discussed

No Way Out!! Court Strikes Out Fayose’s Request To Stop EFCC Probe

A High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has declined to grant an ex parte order sought by the Ayo Fayose administration to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating the finances of the state.

Justice Cornelius Akintayo refrained from granting the order on the grounds that all the defendants in the case should be put on notice to prepare for their defence at the court

Pres Buhari, ex head of state Abdusalami Abubakar hold closed-door meeting (photos)

President Buhari and former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, had a closed door meeting at the State House in Abuja today. Abdusalami arrived the villa in his Black Mercedes car with plate number Niger 250 around 12.30 p.m. More photos after the cut...