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Gatlin to booing crowd: I’ve done my time
Justin Gatlin said it was sad that fans booed his victory in the world 100m final on Saturday, saying he…
Farmers’ Association registers 84,000 members in Edo
The Edo chapter of the All Farmer Association of Nigeria (AFAN), says it has registered 84,000 farmers in the state,…
Nigerian fans say Bolt still world’s greatest athlete
Although Jamaica’s Usain Bolt could not win his last 100m of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships,…
Hajj: Kaduna Pilgrims Board transports 2,764 pilgrims
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday said a total of 2,764 intending pilgrims from the state had been…
Gov. Obiano appoints Nezianya, ex-NAN director SA Media
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has appointed a veteran journalist, Mr Tony Obiora Nezianya, as one of his special assistants…
Gunman attacks Catholic church in Anambra, kills 8
The police in Anambra on Sunday confirmed that a gunman killed eight worshippers and injured 18 others in an early…
Boko Haram: Defence Minister visits troops in North-East
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Sunday began a two-day assessment visit in the troubled North-East region.
UN new sanctions ban North Korea’s exports
The Security Council has imposed tougher sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), banning its exports, in…
Birdstrike forces Medview Airline to abort Saudi-bound flight
A Saudi-bound flight operated by Medview Airline was on Saturday night aborted at the Ilorin Airport due to birdstrike.
1,774 pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia from llorin zone
Alhaji AbdulAzeez Ibrahim, the Manager, Ilorin International Airport, said on Saturday that 1,774 intending pilgrims had so far been transported…
Man kills mother over “disappearance” charm
An 18-year-old man, Agugu Adau, has allegedly killed his mother for refusing to give him a “disappearing” charm he claimed…
UN to open Human Rights Office in Liberia
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour said on Friday that his office would establish a UN Human Rights…
6,280 ghost workers, pensioners to face ICPC probe in Enugu
No fewer than 6,280 ghost workers and pensioners have been identified by the Local Government Staff and Pensioner Audit Committee…
Floods hit Benue, Kastina States
Floods have destroyed many property and rendered thousands homeless in Benue and Katsina States.
Ipas calls for review of law on abortion
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Ipas Nigeria, has called for the review of the law criminalising abortion in the country.
2,000 Islamic State fighters to die in Raqqa – Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense says no fewer than 2,000 fighters of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will…
3 suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
The Borno Police Command on Saturday said three suicide bombers were killed on Friday at Simari area of Maiduguri.
Ogun deploys 150 TRACE operatives for RCCG Annual Convention
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), says it has deployed 150 operatives to control strategic locations in…
[FROM THE ARCHIVES: 2010] Nigeria Loses $300b To Corrupt Leaders – Ayoola
Nigeria has lost more than $300 billion to corrupt leaders since independence, ICPC Chairman, Retired Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, has said.
adidas Originals, Pharrell Williams Unveil New Tennis Hu ‘Solid’ Pack
This summer has seen a series of adidas Originals Hu drops announced, as the Pharrell Williams-led line continues to tease…
IK Ogbonna headlines Orla Couture’s ‘Fearless’ Collection
Top Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna, was recently featured to be the lead model for Orla Couture's ‘Fearless’ Collection.
Mass grave with 40 decomposing bodies found in western Iraq
A mass grave with the remains of 40 bodies believed to be civilians killed by Islamic State, has been found…
Ghana faces no known terrorist attack – Minister
The Ghanaian government on Friday dispelled reports that the country was facing imminent terrorist attacks.
Kaduna government targets N24bn IGR – Commissioner
Kaduna State Government on Friday said it would achieve the over N24 billion internal revenue target it set for the…
Illegal structures: Edo government continues demolition
The Edo Government on Friday continued its demolition of illegal structures in Benin, with the pulling down of some structures…
Third term: Rwanda’s Kagame sweeps presidential polls
Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has sealed a crushing victory in presidential elections that granted him a third term in…
U.S withdraws from Paris Climate Accord
The United States has submitted to the United Nations a formal notice of withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement.
Sokoto State Exco approves N1.4bn township road projects
The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the execution of road projects worth N1.4 billion within Sokoto metropolis and some…
Joshua ordered to defend boxing title against Ortiz
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to defend his title against Cuba’s Luis Ortiz,…
LASU to appoint professional coaches ahead of NUGA Games
The authorities of the Lagos State University (LASU) have pledged to appoint more professional coaches ahead to enhance its athletes…