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Saudi beheads two for raping minors
Saudi authorities beheaded Wednesday two nationals convicted of raping minors in two separate cases, in one of which the culprit…
Insecurity: Traditional ruler suggests inter-marriage
Peter Angbazo, District Head of Wakama in Nasarawa State, on Thursday called for inter-tribal marriage among Nigerians as a way…
Nigeria lost 63.51 million barrels to oil thieves
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) said Nigeria lost 63.51 million barrels of crude oil to oil theft…
2015 elections will be violence-free – Uduaghan
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta on Wednesday expressed optimism that the 2015 general elections would be free, fair and devoid…
Okorocha wants FG to re-visit Oputa Panel report
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has called on the Federal Government to revisit the report of the Oputa Panel…
Wives of Niger top politicians arrested for trafficking Nigerian babies
The wives of two prominent politicians have been arrested in Niger following the dismantling of an alleged baby trafficking ring…
Four dead in twin Apapa explosion
At least four people were killed after two explosions ripped through Apapa, Lagos on Wednesday night, with scores injured. According…
Female Libyan human rights activist shot dead
Human rights activist Salwa Bouguiguis was shot dead by unknown assailants at her home in the restive east Libyan city…
Washington taxi drivers join global Uber protests
Taxi drivers snarled traffic in downtown Washington on Wednesday in protest against smartphone car-hailing services such as Uber, which they…
Nigerians In Brazil Hail Eagles’ Qualification
Taiwo Adelu/Sao Paulo It was celebration galore as Nigerians in Brazil to watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup rejoiced over…
Not enough proof against Suarez
Uruguay Football Association chief Wilmar Valdez said Wednesday there is insufficient proof to sanction star striker Luiz Suarez for biting…
Boko Haram plans to attack 50 communities
Drama ensued at the ongoing National Conference on Wednesday 25 June when information about plans by Boko Haram to burn…
World Cup: France sets up Nigeria second round clash
France will play Nigeria in the second round of the ongoing World Cup in Brazil after they played 0-0 against…
FG denies abduction of 60 women in Borno
The Federal Government on Wednesday refuted report carried by some media on the abduction of 60 women in Damboa, Borno.…
Zaccheroni quits after Japan World Cup flop
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday and said he took “full responsibility” for the Asian champions’ winless…
Newspaper editor killed in Abuja blast
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Alhaji Suleiman Bisalla, the Managing Editor (North) of New Telegraph Newspaper, which began operation some months ago was…
Drama as Confab hold closed-sessions, shuts out journalists
Twice on Wednesday, and for the first time since the National Conference was inaugurated on March 17, delegates to the…
Abuja mall bomb: Police kill suspect, arrest another
The Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, said on Wednesday that soldiers killed one of the suspected bombers of Emab…
Gunmen kill 2 policemen, injure 3 others
The Edo Police Command said on Wednesday that unknown gunmen had killed two policemen and injured three others on Ikiran-Oke…
Bosnia defeats Iran 3-1, as both teams bow out
Bosnia-Herzegovina ended Iran’s World Cup knockout hopes by beating the Asians 3-1 in Salvador on Wednesday. Goals from Edin Dzeko,…
Argentina, Nigeria through to second round of World Cup
A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win over African champions…
Confab’s death penalty for rapists won’t work
A human rights activist, Adenike Ibitara, on Wednesday said National Conference’s recommendation of death penalty for persons guilty of rape…
Williams, Na through to Wimbledon third round
Venus Williams made it through to the third round at Wimbledon with a straight sets win over Japan’s Kurumi Nara…
Suarez’s tough childhood to blame for action – Psychologist
Uruguay’s eccentric star Luis Suarez’s propensity for biting opponents stems from his under-privileged childhood, a leading sports psychologist told the…
Ogbulafor: Court postpones N107mn contract scam judgement
Justice Ishaq Bello of FCT High Court on Wednesday reserved judgment till July 24 in a case filed by ICPC…
Helen Paul bags a brace with Globacom, Multichoice deals
Versatile and multiple award winning entertainer, Helen Paul, has joined the brand ambassadors of telecommunications giant, Globacom. She signed a…
Confab: Over 2,000 Nigerians in prisons abroad
The National Conference Committee on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters said on Tuesday that no fewer than 2,048 Nigerians are…
Confab adopts Diaspora voting, establishment of Commission
The National Conference on Tuesday adopted the report of its Committee on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters for Diaspora voting…
Revise automotive policy, Tokunbo dealers beg FG
Chief Sunday Akibo, founder and former President, United Berger Motor Dealer Association, on Tuesday said the new automotive policy would…
Police arrest more than 1,000 in World Cup betting crackdown
Thai police said Wednesday they have arrested more than 1,000 people, including four foreigners, in a crackdown on illegal betting…