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Egypt police arrest man for raping Russian tourist
Egyptian police said Saturday they have arrested a driver for raping a Russian tourist in a resort town, as the…
Britain ‘extremely concerned’ by Gaza deaths
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday he was “extremely concerned” about the loss of life in Gaza, where…
Neymar returns to watch Brazil fight for World Cup honour
Brazil striker Neymar returns to World Cup duty on Saturday when he goes to watch his humiliated teammates take on…
ASUP calls off strike, resumes work Tuesday
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, has suspended its 10-month old strike on Saturday 12 July. The decision to suspend…
Nigerian lawyer charged with N13m fraud
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta An Abeokuta-based lawyer, Idris Tajudeen Olufemi has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta for…
I’ve penchant for defeating incumbent governors – Fayose
Jamiu Yisa Still basking in the euphoria of his victory at the Ekiti State 21 June governorship election, the governor-elect,…
UK urges FG to strengthen economy by checking oil theft
The United Kingdom Chamber of Shipping has urged the Federal Government to strengthen its fight against oil theft, to enhance…
Omisore plots to assassinate Adeleke, three others – APC
All Progressives Congress in Osun State has raised alarm over an alleged assassination plot by Iyiola Omisore, the Peoples Democratic…
NUT decries loss of 173 teachers to Boko Haram
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has decried the loss of 173 teachers to Boko Haram insurgents in North-east. National…
Court frees two armed robbers
Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos High Court, sitting at Igbosere, on Friday 11 July discharged two men charged with…
Judicial staff strike stalls case restraining Maigari-led NFF
The nationwide strike embarked upon by Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has stalled the hearing of the case restraining…
Five classic Germany-Argentina clashes
Germany will face Argentina for the third time in a World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro…
Campaigners push for Japan to win Nobel Peace Prize
Campaigners are pushing for Japan’s population to win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in a nod to the country’s long-held…
NNPC to dialogue with NASS over directive to remit $218m
The NNPC said it would continue to engage the National Assembly in dialogue over directive to remit $218 million into…
Death toll rises to 112 on Day 5 of Gaza campaign
Seven Palestinians were killed in several Israeli air strikes early Saturday, raising the death toll in five days of violence…
Former Anglican leader voices support for assisted suicide
The former leader of the Church of England George Carey on Saturday said he had changed his mind and would…
American pleads guilty in Al-Qaeda sting operation
A naturalized US citizen from India pleaded guilty Friday to providing material support to Al-Qaeda, its Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front…
Scolari not to blame for Germany debacle – Silva
Brazil captain Thiago Silva on Friday spoke out in defence of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who has come in for…
Scolari hails Robben as star of World Cup
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has been the standout performer of this year’s World Cup in the eyes of Brazil coach…
Lagos State executing 205 roads – Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state on Friday 11 July said that the state government was executing no fewer than…
Nigerian troops uncover weapons from Balmo forest
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said that troops had uncovered more weapons from underground armouries in Balmo Forest in Borno…
70 graduate from Nigerian Army School of Public Relations
The Director, Nigerian Army Chaplain Services, Catholic, Col. (Rev. Fr.) Charles Iroegbu has admonished purveyors of information to properly and…
N5.6bn pension scam: EFCC not ready for trial
Veral Agboje, Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said on Friday that she was not ready to…
LeBron James leaves Miami, returns to Cleveland
LeBron James announced Friday that he will rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, returning to the hometown club he spurned…
Onagoruwa, Amupitan, 14 others conferred with SAN award
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) on Friday in Abuja conferred Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 17 distinguished Nigerian…
Nyako’s impeachment panel commence sitting in Yola
The seven-man panel investigating the Adamawa House of Assembly allegations of gross misconduct against Gov. Murtala Nyako and his Deputy,…
Judiciary staff begins nationwide strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Friday began a nationwide strike in the state courts in the 36…
Boost For Cardiac, Renal Patients
Kazeem Ugbodaga Cardiac and renal diseases constitute a growing health burden globally, with millions of people dying each year, according…
Tanker Fire Disaster Averted
Sulaimon Mojeed-Sanni Fire disaster was Friday morning averted at Ketu Bus stop, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, by the combined effort of…