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Adamawa acting governor to probe Nyako
The Acting Governor of Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, said Government has concluded plans to probe former governor, Murtala Nyako over…
Libya ex-deputy PM kidnapped in Tripoli
An armed group abducted a former Libyan deputy prime minister and newly-elected MP, Mustapha Abu Shagur, in the capital Tripoli…
I’m back to PDP for good – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode said on Tuesday in Osogbo that he has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Head doctor at S. Leone Ebola clinic dies of virus
A doctor in charge of an Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone has become another victim of the deadly virus,…
Tevez’s father freed after kidnapping in Argentina
The father of Argentine football star Carlos Tevez was kidnapped early Tuesday before being released hours later, a lawyer for…
EU hits Russia with economic sanctions
After months of hesitation, the EU finally agreed Tuesday to impose economic sanctions against Russia, hoping to make it change…
S.Africa’s ANC likens radical opposition party to Nazis
South Africa’s ruling ANC on Tuesday likened the radical opposition Economic Freedom Fighters to the Nazi party and its firebrand…
Liverpool signs Belgian World Cup star Origi
Liverpool announced on Tuesday the signing of 19-year old Belgium striker Divock Origi from Lille, but said they will loan…
India, Nigeria to strengthen ties on education, health sector
India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ghanashyam Rangaiah, on Tuesday, said his tenure would mostly be directed at promoting education and…
Tevez’s father kidnapped in Argentina
The father of Argentine football star Carlos Tevez was kidnapped Tuesday in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, local media reports…
Okagbare’s 100m gold excites Danagogo
The Minister of Sports, Dr. Tanmmy Danagogo, has expressed joy over the victory of Nigeria sprinter Blessing Okagbare, who on…
Commonwealth Games: Medalists to enjoy govt.’s attention – Minister
The Nigerian Government has said that it will pay special attention to any athlete who wins medal at the 2014…
Barkley commits to Everton with four-year deal
Highly regarded England midfielder Ross Barkley has signed a new four-year contract with Everton, the Premier League club announced on…
Dozens killed and injured in terror attack in China’s Xinjiang
Dozens of people were killed and injured in a “terrorist attack” in China’s far western Xinjiang region, home to the…
Emir of Hadejia encourages leaders on peace, education
The Emir of Hadejia in Jigawa, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, on Tuesday directed district heads in his domain to prevail on…
Jonathan sympathizes with El-Rufai over son’s death
President Goodluck Jonathan has sympathized with former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on the death of…
Ecclestone offers 25 million euros to end German trial
Formula One magnate Bernie Ecclestone offered on Tuesday to pay 25 million euros ($36 million) in damages to settle the…
Ebola: Liberia closes borders
Liberia closed most of its borders on Monday in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola virus. The authority…
Bishop warns against using religion to further political ambition
Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has appealed to politicians not to use religion to further…
Libyan military plane crashes in Benghazi
A Libyan fighter jet engaged in paramilitary attacks on Islamists in the restive eastern city of Benghazi crashed and exploded…
China confirms Microsoft probe for ‘monopoly’ actions
China is investigating Microsoft for allegedly operating a monopoly in its market, the government said Tuesday, as it took aim…
France evacuating nationals from Libya
France was evacuating its nationals from Libya on Tuesday amid increasing lawlessness and unrest, a government source said, after similar…
Okagbare targets Commonwealth treble
Were it not for the track and field schedule, Nigerian Blessing Okagbare could almost be expected to be going for…
Nigerian weightlifter suspended over doping allegations
Nigerian teenage weightlifter Chika Amalaha has been provisionally suspended from the Commonwealth Games after testing positive in a doping test…
We’ll tackle problems of common man – Ekiti deputy gov-elect
The Ekiti Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Olusola Eleka, said on Monday that the incoming administration in the state would tackle the…
PDP members in US to hold convention
The members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the United States (US) will hold the party’s convention between 1-5 August.…
Zaha gets green light from Van Gaal, Rafael sent home
Wilfried Zaha will start as striker in the second half of Manchester United’s friendly Tuesday against Inter Milan while back…
NIS wants censors to patrol the nation’s borders
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has urged the Federal Government to equip it with Censors to enable the department effectively…
Jonathan condemns terror attacks in Kano, Adamawa, Cameroon
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he “wholeheartedly condemned’’ the recent terrorist attacks in Kano and Adamawa states. The president…
Commonwealth Games: Okagbare claims gold in 100m
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare won women’s 100m gold at the Commonwealth Games on Monday. Okagbare, who won long jump silver and…