Year: 2016
Pensioners task FG to end recession
The National Union of Pensioners (NUP), Federal Civil Service Pensioners Branch (FCSP), on Monday in Lagos, advised the Federal Government…
4 persons allegedly missing in Cargo aircraft
The Indonesia Transport Ministry on Monday said a cargo aircraft with four people on board had gone missing in Indonesia’s…
FG commended for civic education inclusion in school curriculum
An educationist, Dr Sola Ajibade, has commended the Federal Government for the inclusion of civic education in school curriculum. Ajibade,…
Breaking: EFCC re-arraigns Orji Uzor Kalu in court for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday charged former Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia with money laundering…
Student bags 12 years for involvement with al-Qaeda
A college student, who is the first person to be charged with involvement with al-Qaeda in Malaysia, was sentenced to…
AWCON: Falcons media officer debunks players’ boycott threat
The Media Officer, Super Falcons, Remi Sulola, on Monday, debunked the rumour that the team threatened to boycott the 2016…
Sambo Dasuki to call Jonathan as witness
Embattled former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd), on Sunday said he would like former President Goodluck Jonathan…
Shehu of Borno’s son weds Emir of Daura’s daughter
An uncle of the daughter of the Emir of Daura, Hajia Nafisatu Umau Farouk Umar, who got married to the…
Soldiers arrest Boko Haram drugs, fuel suppliers in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of major suppliers of drugs and fuel to Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa…
Breaking: Boko Haram kills 5 soldiers, 4 civilians in Borno
The Nigeria Army says suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed and killed five soldiers, three vigilantes and one Civilian JTF in…
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Former president of El Salvador arrested for corruption
The former president of El Salvador has been arrested after corruption charges were made against him, his lawyer confirmed on…
Clinton campaign on defensive as FBI continues email probe
Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager on Sunday demanded the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to explain its decision to…
UN chief urges South Africa not to leave ICC
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged South African President Jacob Zuma to reconsider his country’s decision to leave the…
Violence, low turnout mar Ivory Coast’s constitutional referendum
Violence erupted at around 100 polling stations in Ivory Coast on Sunday as voters decided whether to approve a new…
I am relishing my role in Chelsea – Moses
Victor Moses says he is “relishing” playing as a wing-back for Chelsea this season after struggling to hit the ground…
Return your loots and enjoy God’s mercies – Cleric tells treasury looters
A cleric in Taraba, Rev. Fr Charles Nyameh, has admonished looters of Nigeria’s treasury, to return their loots in exchange…
Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No. 1 ranking
Andy Murray’s charge toward the world number one ranking continued as he beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6(6) to claim…
RRS nabs 6 kid thieves in Oshodi
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six teenage mobile phone thieves…
Buhari condemns missile attack on Mecca
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of the ballistic…
My brother, Reuben Abati
“What is the problem with your brother?” “He was arrested by the EFCC.” “I see! Was it in respect of…
WTA Finals: Cibulkova beats Kerber in decider
Dominika Cibulkova claimed the biggest victory of her career with a 6-3 6-4 win over world number one Angelique Kerber…
Balotelli strikes again as leaders Nice beat Nantes
Mario Balotelli continued his career revival in France with another goal as Nice beat Nantes to move six points clear…
Chelsea beat Saints 2-0 to keep pace with leaders
Chelsea kept pace with the leading pack in the Premier League as they moved into fourth place with an impressive…
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We still have contract with Tompolo’s company- NIMASA
The Federal Government has described as false reports that it had terminated the 10 years contract awarded to ex-militant Chief…
Rivers APC rejects 2 judges on NJC Ethics Committee
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to drop…
Earthquake rocks central Italy
At least 20 people were injured when a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked central Italy on Sunday morning, in the strongest…
Diaspora singer to hold peace concert
A Nigerian born singer based in Australia, Simon Oshi, on Sunday said he had concluded arrangements to hold a peace…
40 youths renounce cultism
A total of 40 youths on Sunday in Calabar said they have renounced their membership of various secret cult groups…
Jigawa govt. distributes 16,000 bags of fertilizers
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa says his administration has distributed 16,000 bags of assorted fertilizers to 1620 farmers in the…
FG approves establishment of Police Secondary School
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Police Secondary School in Bauchi to carter for the North East…