Year: 2016
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Picture: It’s already 2017 in Dubai, check the fireworks
It’s 2017 in Dubai. Check out this stunning fireworks display
Trump wishes “many enemies” well in New Year’s message
US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday sent a New Year’s message referring to his “many enemies” as he prepared for…
Gov Ajimobi urges Nigerians not to lose hope
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for a renewed hope from the country’s citizens on the ability of…
Cement truck kills 3 on motorcycles in Ekiti
No fewer than three persons were on Saturday killed as a truck, belonging to a major Cement Company crushed two…
Police to establish mobile force in Southern Kaduna
The Nigeria Police on Saturday said it would establish a mobile police base in Kafanchan to address security problems in…
Assistant Commissioner of Police commits suicide in Edo
Edo State Police Command was Wednesday hit by tragedy, as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Training…
New Year Message: Buhari calls for vigilance against Boko Haram remnants
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to be on the alert and watch out for strange figures settling in…
Liverpool hold on to second, beat City 1-0
Liverpool consolidated on its second position by beating Manchester City one nil in a hard fought encounter at Antfied to…
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Buhari moves to implement ECOWAS resolution against Jammeh
In the discharge of his mandate as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator for The Gambia, President…
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New Year message: Buhari vows to defeat corruption, insecurity, revamp economy
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to defeat corruption, insecurity and revamp the economy in 2017. The president, in his…
Robson-Kanu stunning strike ensures West Brom end the year with a win
Hal Robson-Kanu scored a stunning winner on his first Premier League start since May 2013 as West Brom came from…
Slimani’s header gives Leicester lone goal victory over West Ham
Leicester City pulled six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone as Islam Slimani’s header ended West Ham United’s…
Burnley maul Sunderland 4-1 to end 2016 with a win
Andre Gray became the first Burnley player to score a Premier League hat-trick as the Clarets comfortably defeated a poor…
United down Middlesbrough 2-1 at Old Trafford
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba scored late goals as Manchester United deservedly beat Middlesbrough in the Premier League. The home…
Willian scores brace as Chelsea beat Stoke City to go 13 games unbeaten
Premier League leaders Chelsea equalled the top flight record of 13 consecutive wins in a single season after overcoming valiant…
It’s a New Year in Australia!
A massive fireworks display has lit up Sydney Harbour as Australia’s largest city ushered in 2017. Some 1.5 million revellers…
We’ll take Lagos to next level in 2017-Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday thanked Lagosians for the massive support given to his administration in the…
Expect more success in critical sectors in 2017-Adebule
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Oluranti Adebule has reassured Lagosians that the state government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi…
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Nigerian Army presents captured Boko Haram flag to President Buhari
The Nigerian Army on Friday night in Abuja hosted President Muhammadu Buhari to Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner and presented to…
Magu not removed — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked speculation that its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has been removed…
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Breaking: Magu still in charge of EFCC – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed social media report on the removal of Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Zenda, oldest lion in U.S. euthanised by Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has euthanised a 25-year-old lioness believed to have been the oldest lion in the United States after…
Wike elevates 3 traditional rulers in Rivers
The Rivers Government has elevated two traditional rulers in the state to first class and another one to second class…
40 undergraduates to enjoy Rosy-Tony scholarship
Forty additional undergraduates studying across Nigeria would benefit from the scholarship scheme of Imo born philanthropist and politician, Chief Tony…
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28 dead as twin bombs rip through iraqi market
At least 28 people have died in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in a double bombing claimed by so-called Islamic State…
DSS arrest 3 suspected terrorists in Kano
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three suspected Boko Haram fighters at Dirbunde Village in Takai Local Government…
Murray loses to Goffin in his season opener
World number one Andy Murray started his new season Friday with a surprise defeat to Belgian David Goffin in the…
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Trump hails Putin’s halt of U.S. diplomats’ expulsion
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to delay his planned expulsion of…
Cult war: Footballer, 2 others shot dead in Benin
Three persons, including a footballer, were reportedly shot dead on Thursday night in Benin City, in a cult war between…
Buhari, call off customs’ siege on Igbo traders
It is time they stopped this practice of unleashing ravenous agents to prey on innocent Nigerians. And with the impression…