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Egyptians leaving Libya after days at Tunisia border
Thousands of Egyptians who have been seeking to flee strife-torn Libya for days were being airlifted home Sunday after Tunisia’s…
Four die in flash flood at Italy festival
Four people died in a flash flood that tore through a festival in Italy on Saturday night, sweeping away residents,…
At least 150 people killed in China quake
At least 150 people were killed and dozens injured when a strong earthquake hit a mountainous region of southwest China’s…
2 killed in Saudi gyrocopter crash
Two people aboard a gyrocopter were killed Sunday when the light aircraft crashed in the Saudi Red Sea city of…
I’m Too Big For Jonathan’s Impeachment Tricks, says Kwankwaso
Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/KANO Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso of Kano state has said he is too big for the impeachment tricks and…
Vietnam hosts third gay pride parade as attitudes soften
Around 300 activists led a colourful parade through Hanoi on Sunday in the nation’s largest ever gay pride event, as…
Liverpool defeats AC Milan, meets Man Utd in final
Liverpool defeated AC Milan 2-0 in Charlotte to set up International Champions Cup final clash against English rivals Manchester United…
Serena strolls past Petkovic into Stanford final
Serena Williams stormed into the final of the WTA hardcourt tournament at Stanford on Saturday, winning the last eight games…
Microsoft unveils Nokia X range with software update
Customers using the Nokia X range of affordable devices are in for a more thrilling experience as technology giant, Microsoft,…
FG targets 5000mw of electricity, 370m gas by Dec
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to boost gas supply nationwide by 370 million metric cubic feet per day (mcf/d)…
Young stars as Man Utd defeat Real Madrid
Ashley Young was the hero for Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United as they defeated Spanish giant Real Madrid 3-1. United…
Jonathan warns miscreants to steer clear of Osun polls
President Goodluck Jonathan has warned miscreants to steer clear of the 9 August Osun governorship election or face the wrath…
Usain Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold
Sprint superstar Usain Bolt added Commonwealth gold to his many accolades on Saturday when he anchored the Jamaican team to…
Lampard agrees to join Manchester City on loan
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard will join the English champions…
Xavi on target as Barcelona draw
A familiar face came on and helped new-look Barcelona draw 1-1 with Nice in a friendly in southern France on…
Ihejirika calls for deployment of soldier to borders
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd), on Saturday called for the deployment of military personnel to the…
First Ebola case on US soil as doctor returns home
Doctors worked to save America’s first Ebola virus patient Saturday after he arrived in the United States aboard a private…
Amalaha’s Dope Case: Heads Will Roll – Sports Minister
Sports Minister and chairman of National Sports Commission, NSC, Dr Tammy Danagogo has spoken of his emotional trauma over teenage…
Commonwealth Games: Gowon applauds Team Nigeria
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has applauded the splendid performance of Team Nigeria at the XX 2014 Commonwealth…
37 civilians, 59 ‘terrorists’ killed in China
Chinese state media early Sunday said that 37 civilians and 59 “terrorists” had been killed in a terror attack in…
Sokoto State University matriculates 783 pioneer students
The Sokoto State University, Sokoto, on Saturday, matriculated 783 pioneer students it had admitted for the 2013/ 2014 academic session.…
Israel to continue Gaza assault ‘as long as necessary’ – PM
Israel will keep up its military campaign in the Gaza Strip for as long as needed and with as much…
Ebola: ASKY resumes flight operations to Nigeria
By Simon Ateba ASKY airlines resumed flight operations to Nigeria on Saturday, after it was suspended by the Nigerian Civil…
Another National Conference delegate dies
The National Conference on Saturday announced the death of another delegate, Prof. Muhammad Nur-Alkali, a delegate representing the Nigerian Supreme…
Sanogo scores four times as Arsenal thrash Benfica
French striker Yaya Sanogo scored four times as Arsenal crushed Portuguese champions Benfica 5-1 at the Emirates Cup friendly tournament…
Amaechi announces N10m fund for late NUJ boss’ children
Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi on Saturday in Port Harcourt announced a N10 million endowment fund for the children of…
No Arsenal bid for Khedira – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Saturday that his side have not made an offer for rumoured transfer target Sami…
US-Africa Summit: Jonathan leaves for Washington Sunday
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Sunday leave for Washington DC to participate in a three-day United States-African Leaders Summit. This…
Prof. Dora Akunyili for burial on Aug. 28
The burial of Prof. Dora Akunyili, former Minister of Information, has been fixed for 28 August, the husband of the…