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Klinsmann confident US will prove doubters wrong
United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann said his side are ready to “go the extra mile” to disprove their status as…
France get first World Cup technology goal
France on Sunday earned the first goal-line technology goal at a World Cup finals in controversial circumstances. Karim Benzema’s shot…
Police arrest 63 ‘Black Axe’ members in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Sunday arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of “Black Axe,” a cult group.…
Swedish church ordains first woman archbishop in 850 years
German-born Antje Jackelén, was on Sunday ordained as the first woman to head the Swedish Lutheran Church, and received the…
Okorocha condemns attempt to bomb church in Owerri
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has condemned Sunday’s attempt to bomb the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located…
Market women, politicians remember Abibat Mogaji
Market women, politicians, and well wishers on Sunday gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos for the one year…
Chile clash ‘life or death’, says Fabregas
Spain’s next match against Chile is a matter of “life or death” for the holders’ World Cup chances, midfielder Cesc…
Rice farmers lament insecurity in Borno
The Maisandari Rice Farmers Association in Borno state said that Boko Haram insurgency had forced its members to abandon farming…
Family marks end of mourning for Mandela, six months on
The family of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela marked six months since his death on Sunday with a traditional cleansing ceremony…
Switzerland comeback to beat Ecuador 2-1
Haris Seferovic scored in the last minute of injury time to grab Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador in…
FCTA seals 2,491 facilities
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said on Sunday that 2,491 facilities and sites were sealed in the territory between…
Explosive devices uncovered at Winners Chapel
Six persons have been arrested in connection with two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a.…
Amaechi denies disunity within APC, says they’re stronger
Governor Rotimi Amaechi has denied reports of disunity within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Rivers state governor reacted to…
1, 000 APC members defect to PDP
No fewer than 1,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, on Sunday in Ilorin defected to…
Iran game key to Eagles’ campaign – Amodu
Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Amodu Shaibu has declared that Monday’s clash with Iran at the Arena da Baixada in…
Large NFF delegation arrives Brazil
The delegation of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to this year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil landed in Sao Paulo…
World Cup: Eagles’ll Run Over Iran, Boasts Maigari
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has declared on Sunday that the Super Eagles are well prepared…
Rural areas need telecoms presence – Ericsson Nigeria
Kamar Abass, Managing Director of Ericsson Nigeria, on Sunday in Lagos urged telecom operators to dwell more on infrastructure sharing,…
Qatar calls corruption reports deliberate attack
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup chiefs have insisted that reports of corruption are a deliberate bid to undermine a FIFA inquiry…
Users lament lack of books in Edo library
Readers and users of the Edo Library in Benin have lamented the poor infrastructure and outdated books stocked in the…
PDP adopts consensus in ward congresses
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State on Saturday resorted to the use of dialogue during its congresses in…
Chibok girls: Religious leader calls for more prayer
Reverend Father Patrick Emmanuel, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Karu, FCT Chapter, has called for intensified prayer sessions for the…
UN chief condemns Israeli teens’ kidnapping
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, called for their safe return…
FIFA to probe flying drone above France camp
France coach Didier Deschamps has said FIFA will look into claims one of his side’s training sessions was disrupted by…
APC poses no threat – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that major opposition party, All Progressives Party (APC) poses no threat. This was…
Philippine woman first to be charged cybercrime
A woman has been indicted for computer fraud in the first such case under the Philippines’ controversial cybercrime law, justice…
Yuguda positive security challenge will end soon
Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State has expressed the hope that the insecurity bedevilling the north eastern part of the…
Abuja-Kaduna rail line 85% complete
The Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, said on Saturday that the Abuja-Kaduna Standard Gauge Rail Modernisation Project was 85…
Qaeda kills eight Yemen military hospital staff
A suspected Al-Qaeda gunman opened fire on a minibus carrying staff members from a military hospital in Yemen’s main southern…
Over 110,000 Cambodian flee Thailand after coup
More than 110,000 Cambodians have fled Thailand to return home in the past week, fearing a crackdown on migrant workers…