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Maternal Deaths: Another Nigerian world record
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health-Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Ado Mohammed, on Thursday in Kaduna said that…
Stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday sentenced a stockbroker, Ayoola Coker, to 30 years imprisonment for stealing N17.5 million shares…
Mugabe: ‘Whole country’ will vote for him, ZANU-PF
President Robert Mugabe kick-started his election campaign Thursday exuding confidence that Zimbabweans will vote to extend his 33-year rule when…
Amaechi raises alarm on his safety
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Nigeria’s Rivers state has raised an alarm about his safety following the withdrawal…
Nigerian student jailed for fake marriage in UK
A Nigerian student in the UK, Jayeola Abiola, has been jailed for arranging fake marriage between him and a Portuguese,…
Mandela responds to treatment, misses anniversary
Nelson Mandela continues to respond to treatment but remains in a critical condition 34 days into his hospital stay, South…
Nigerian army lifts phone blackout in Adamawa
Nigeria’s military on Thursday approved the restoration of phone services in Adamawa state where troops are pursuing Islamist insurgents, signalling…
EFCC loses hold on ex-governor Sylva’s properties
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A Federal High Court siting in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has declined an application brought…
Jonathan: ‘Don’t blame me for Rivers political crisis’
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, now on a state visit to China, tried to distance himself from the political charade in…
IEA forecasts higher demand for oil next year
Global economic recovery and emerging markets led by China will boost growth of oil demand to a record high total…
Swansea bags Ivory Coast striker, Bony
Ivory Coast international Wilfried Bony has signed for Swansea City in a club record deal, the English Premier League side…
Another 3-storey building collapses in Kaduna
By Femi Adi/Kaduna A three storey building collapsed this afternoon in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria. Witnesses said that no fewer than…
60-year-old cop arrested for robbery
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin A 60-year-old serving Police Inspector and member of a six-man police armed robbery gang was Thursday paraded by…
Nigeria Rated 8th Most Corrupt Nation
Anti-corruption nonprofit Transparency International, TI, has released its 2013 Global Corruption Barometer, which surveyed residents in 107 countries, ranking Nigeria,…
Nigeria Moving Away From Oil Dependence, Says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday in Beijing that the increasing exploitation and utilisation of shale gas and other alternative sources…
The Benefits Of New Abeokuta City Centre By Consultant
The proposed new Abeokuta city centre planned to be built by Governor Ibikunle Amosun administration in Ogun State, southwest, Nigeria…
Maid Docked For N10m Theft
A house maid, Miss Christiana Jonah has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magisterate’s court, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, for allegedly stealing…
LASG To Prosecute Owners Of Properties Used By Criminals
The Lagos State Security Council on Wednesday met under the chairmanship of Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) with the council re-affirming…
Police IG Sets Up Panel To Probe Rivers Assembly Fracas
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has set-up a high powered Investigation Panel headed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police…
Keshi Invites 24 Players For Abidjan Clash
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, Thursday, called 24 players to camp ahead of the final qualifying match against the…
The Mistake Of Courting Chinese Investors In Aviation
When it comes to aviation, Nigeria seems to repeat the same mistakes with an appalling consistency and accuracy. The announcement…
Spooks, Kidnappers and Saviour Obama
By Femi Fani-Kayode In an attempt to apprehend the 30-year old American whistleblower, Edward Snowden, a plane that was carrying…
Yobe Killings Devastated Me As A Father
By Joe Igbokwe I have been trying to imagine the state of minds of the parents and the siblings of…
Ex-Eagles Want NFF Board Sacked
Some ex-internationals Wednesday at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos staged a peaceful protest asking the Federal Government and the National…
Rousing Welcome For Man Utd In Bangkok
English Premier League champions, Manchester United arrived in Bangkok at 8.30am Thursday and superstars like Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Rio…
I’m A Good Instrumentalist
Onazi Ogenyi has flourished as player since he announced his arrival when he featured for Nigeria at the FIFA Nigeria…
Alausa United Deserve To Win Golden Chance Cup
Chief Coach of Alausa United, Chidi Nwaigwe has posited that his team deserve to win the Ikeja Soccer Challenge tagged…
‘Allow Your Kids To Participate In Sports’
Proprietress of Golden Bunch Schools, situated in Okota and Yaba, Lagos, Mrs Modupe Ogundimu has advised parents to encourage their…
Pastor Arrested With 317 Kegs Of Stolen Petrol
Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit have arrested a pastor and three others…