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Mexico hold Brazil to World Cup draw
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa sensationally kept Brazil at bay to earn Mexico a 0-0 in World Cup Group A in…
Bomb blast rips viewing centre in Yobe
An explosion has rocked a popular viewing centre in Damaturu, Yobe State, sources claim. The explosion is believed to have…
NUPENG suspends nationwide strike
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) said on Tuesday that had suspended its planned nationwide strike. NUPENG’s…
FG, States, LGs share N683.9bn for May
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Jonah Otunla, said N683.9 billion was shared among the Federal Government, states and local…
Jordanian Prince appointed UN human rights official
The United Nations on Tuesday in New York announced the appointment of Jordanian Prince, Zeid al-Hussein, as the new UN…
Katsina APC wants free, fair LG election
Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, has urged the State Independent Electoral…
NSC, universities to establish anti-doping centre
The National Sports Commission (NSC) said on Tuesday that it would partner some universities to establish the National Anti-doping Centre.…
Gatlin sets new world record
Justin Gatlin set a new world leading time of 9.86sec on the 100-metre track at the Golden Spike event in…
Belgium comeback to beat Algeria
Dark horses Belgium staged a late fightback to beat Algeria 2-1 and deny the Africans a first World Cup win…
Re-elect Gov. Aregbesola, Osun speaker tells electorate
The Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam has appealed to the electorate to ensure that Governor Rauf Aregbesola…
Maigari upbeat about Eagles’ chances
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will go ahead and…
Lawmakers default five years shop fees
The Adamawa Government said on Tuesday that some members of state House of Assembly were among those who defaulted in…
Britain plans to reopen Iran embassy
Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its…
Super Eagles will bounce back – Keshi
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi believes that all hopes were not lost, in spite of his team’s drab goalless draw…
Shebab kills 10 in fresh attack in Kenya
At least 10 people have been killed in a new overnight attack near Kenya’s coast, police said Tuesday, with Somalia’s…
Appiah denies Ghana bonuses row
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denied his players’ performance in a 2-1 defeat to Group G rivals the United States was…
Brooks gives USA memorable win over Ghana
German-born United States defender John Brooks came off the bench to stun Ghana with a late winner in a 2-1…
Socialist Party Of Nigeria applies for registration
The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN), has submitted its application for registration at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office…
Lagos Assembly engages Cambridge lecturers
Eromosele Ebhomele Lecturers from Cambridge University, United Kingdom, on Monday began a five-day lecture for members of the Lagos State…
Corruption investigations against Soludo, Oduah not closed – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said on Monday that investigation of various corrupt allegations against former Minister of…
Ekiti Election: Police deploy helicopters, armoured carriers
The Inspector-General of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar has ordered immediate deployment of hi-tech security equipment, including surveillance helicopters, armoured personnel…
VC shuts down University of Abuja
The management of the University of Abuja on Monday shut down the institution following students protest over the ongoing indefinite…
Capello bans Russians from tweeting
Coach Fabio Capello known for his disciplinarian attitude has imposed a social media black out on his Russian squad at…
Assaulted Journalist: Court fixes Sept 22 for hearing
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed 22 September to hear a suit filed by a journalist, Ebere…
Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves fans unimpressed
Nigeria and Iran became the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid…
England bans forced marriage
A law banning forced marriage in England came into effect on Monday, with those found guilty of the largely hidden…
Saudi calls for national consensus government in Iraq
Saudi Arabia called Monday for the quick formation of a national consensus government in Iraq, blaming Baghdad’s “sectarian” policies against…
Inflation rate up by 0.1% – Bureau
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday said inflation rate stood at 8.0 per cent in May, 0.1 per…
Egypt jails Coptic teacher for insulting Islam
An Egyptian appeals court jailed a female Coptic Christian teacher for six months after parents of her students accused her…
Islamist gunmen kill at least 26 in attack
At least 26 people were killed when some 50 insurgents flying black Islamist flags swept into a Kenyan coastal town…