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3D-printed components flown in British fighter jet
A Tornado fighter jet fitted with metal components created on a 3D printer undertook a successful test flight in Britain…
Nigerians shy of stock market despite resurgence
Nigeria’s financial markets posted healthy gains in 2013 but five years on from the global financial meltdown, local investors are…
View from abroad: Jonathan weakened by opposition
Phil HAZLEWOOD Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan is facing an uphill battle if he seeks re-election next year, after a series…
Abati says Jonathan better than Obasanjo, blasts media
The Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…
Akeremale, ex- police commissioner honoured at home
A former Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Chief Abayomi Akeremale, has been honoured with the title of ‘ Majekobaje'(Don’t…
1600 Nigerians set to quit Central Africa Republic
. As first set of Nigerians arrive Abuja The Nigerian Embassy in Bangui said on Saturday that more than 1,596…
Friendly with Ethiopia: Keshi impressed by Super Eagles Team B
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance against Ethiopia’s Walya Antelopes in an international friendly.…
Lewandowski goes to Bayern in June
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will leave Borussia Dortmund for German rivals Bayern Munich in the summer on a five-year deal,…
FA Cup: Arsenal sink Spurs, Villa stunned by Sheffield United
LONDON, 2014 (AFP) – Premier League leaders Arsenal overcame fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the FA Cup third round…
Al-Qaeda fighters seize Iraqi town of Fallujah
FALLUJAH, (AFP) – Iraq has lost Fallujah to Al-Qaeda-linked fighters, a senior security official said Saturday, putting militants back in…
Tennis: Nadal lifts Qatar Open, beats Gael Monfils
World number one Rafael Nadal defeated France’s Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 on Saturday to win the Qatar Open.…
India’s new anti-graft party plans to contest national polls
India’s new anti-graft party announced Saturday it would contest most of the seats in upcoming general elections after its stunning…
PDP protests imposition of chairman
Some members of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa state on Saturday protested what they described…
Nigeria: Four Cameroonians arrested for oil theft
Commodore Isaac Ogbole, Commander, Nigerian Navy NNS Jubilee in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, on Saturday said the command had arrested…
Women widowed by Boko Haram beg for jobs
Some wives and children of policemen killed by Boko Haram insurgents, on Saturday appealed to the government and the Nigerian…
Ex-Pope sneaks out of Vatican to visit sick brother
Former pope Benedict XVI secretly left his residence in the Vatican to visit his brother in hospital in Rome, Italian…
Lagos Market shut down for dead chief
Jamiu Yisa The popular Balogun Market in Lagos Island, southwest Nigeria was devoid of its usual hustling and bustling on…
Football: No Elche return for Messi
Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi will need to wait to make his return from a hamstring injury…
Analysis: Jonathan drops refinery sale over 2015 politics
The Jonathan government opened itself to a serious charge of duplicity and inconstancy over the future of Nigeria’s epileptic four…
All footballers cheat, claims City boss Pellegrini
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has waded into the debate about diving in football by claiming that “players are always…
Tennis news: Serena wins in Brisbane again
Serena Williams has successfully defended her Brisbane crown, beating Belarussian and world number two, Victoria Azarenka, in two straight sets,…
Tennis news: Federer edges Chardy for Hewitt final
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer survived a massive scare from Frenchman Jeremy Chardy Saturday to reach the final of the…
South Sudan peace talks stalled
Warring parties in South Sudan delayed direct peace talks on Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, dashing hopes of a swift…
Of symbolism and greatness: The case of Awolowo and Mandela
By Remi Oyeyemi The famous poet and author, Odia Ofeimun stirred a very interesting debate when during an interview on…
Truck driver wins lottery jackpot of $324m
A delivery truck driver has come forward to claim his half of a $648 million jackpot, the second largest in…
Governor Elechi recants opposition to national dialogue
Gov. Martins Elechi of the eastern Nigerian state of Ebonyi on Friday restated his support for the proposed Federal Government’s…
11 die as deadly freeze hits northern US
NEW YORK(AFP) – A fierce winter storm brought chaos to the northern United States on Friday, killing at least 11…
Iyetade Soyinka to be buried next week
The Soyinka family has announced the burial programme for Iyetade, daughter of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and Mrs. Olayide Soyinka,…
13,200 fans watch Messi at training
The long-awaited return to action of Lionel Messi took a step closer on Friday, cheered on by a healthy crowd…