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Obama: World needs ‘prosperous and self-reliant Africa’
United States President Barack Obama kicked up a major outreach to Africa on Monday by urging youth leaders to build…
Sultanate plans to establish all women university in Sokoto
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto plans to establish all women Medical University in Sokoto, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad…
Adamawa traditional rulers declare support to acting Governor
Traditional rulers in Adamawa have declared their full support and commitment to working with the acting governor of the state,…
CAN condemns Zaria killings, condoles Islamic cleric, El-Zakzaky
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the clashes in Zaria, Kaduna State, which claimed some lives,…
Ebola Virus: NCAA suspends Asky operations to Nigeria
By Simon Ateba The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Monday said it has suspended all operations to Nigeria by…
5 Israeli soldiers killed in and around Gaza
The Israeli army said five of its soldiers have been killed in and around the wartorn Gaza Strip on Monday.…
Ghana’s Jordan Ayew joins Lorient
Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has joined Lorient on a four-year deal from Marseille, a statement by the club said on…
MDCN warns FG against using drastic action to end Doctors’ strike
By Ayorinde Oluokun The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on Monday warned the federal government against taking…
Spanish court presses ahead with Messi tax fraud case
A Spanish court on Monday rejected public prosecutors’ request to drop charges of tax fraud against four-time world footballer of…
National Conference to reconvene on 11 August
By Ayorinde Oluokun The management of Nigeria National Conference has announced that delegates will now reconvene on Monday 11 August…
Two female suicide bombers kill nine in Kano
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano No fewer than nine people died on Tuesday in two explosions in Kano northwest Nigeria, while several others…
South Africa’s metal workers call off strike
South African striking engineering and metals workers have accepted an improved wage offer to end the country’s largest-ever labour stoppage,…
Arsenal signs Calum Chambers for £12m
Arsenal has signed Southampton right-back Calum Chambers in a £12million deal. The highly-rated 19-year-old has only made 23 first team…
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria Upset India To Win Bronze
Nigeria on Monday restored some table tennis pride at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games after beating India 3-1 to claim…
FIFA calls for Italian FA probe into Pogba racism case
FIFA on Monday called for an investigation into alleged racist comments made by the front runner in the race for…
Nigeria Ambassador, 58 Others Had Contact With Ebola Victim
Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria Ambassador to Liberia, Chigozie Obi-Nnadozie and 58 others have contact with, Patrick Sawyer, the victim of Ebola…
2,000 young Nigerians trained in German Language
The Director of Goethe Institute in Nigeria, Marc-Andre Schmachtel, on Monday said the institute has trained 2, 000 young Nigerians…
Gov. Lamido assures non-indigenes of protection
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Monday assured non-indigenes living in the state that their rights as Nigerian citizens, would…
CAN hails Gombe govt over peaceful eid-el-fitr
Reverend Abare Kala, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Gombe state, has commended the state government for providing adequate…
Air transport staff gives FG fresh 14-day ultimatum
The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government…
Another explosion rips through Kano
The Nigeria Police say a second explosion has rocked the ancient city of Kano. The police announced the fresh explosion…
Arik to suspend flights to Liberia, Sierra Leone over Ebola virus
Arik Air on Sunday said it would suspend flight operations to Monrovia in Liberia and Freetown in Sierra-Leone on Monday…
Ban urges Israel, Hamas to build on Gaza calm
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to build on a lull in fighting in Gaza…
Huge oil depot blaze puts Tripoli under threat
Firefighters on Monday failed to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot on the outskirts of Tripoli, sparking fears of…
Commonwealth Games: Minister orders payment of allowances to Team Nigeria athletes
The Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, has directed the immediate payment of competition allowances to Team Nigeria athletes at the…
France ready to facilitate asylum for Iraq’s Christians
France said Monday it was ready to help facilitate asylum for Christians in Iraq displaced by a jihadist onslaught, saying…
4 dead, 7 injured in Kano suicide attack – Police
The Nigeria Police has confirmed four persons dead in the suicide attack at Nigerian National Petroleum commercial city of Kano…
Bauchi residents cry out over threat by horse-riders
Residents of Bauchi metropolis have expressed concern over the activities of some horse riders that is posing threat to lives…
Griezmann to join Spanish champions Atletico
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal to sign France international Antoine Griezmann from Real Sociedad, the Spanish champions announced on…
Suicide bomb kills several people in Kano
A female suicide bomber targeting women lining up to buy kerosene killed several people on Monday in northern Nigeria’s Kano…