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Ezekwesili, 16 others drag FCT Police to court
Nnamdi Felix/Abuja Frontline activists campaigning for the rescue of the over 200 abducted Chibok school girls using the #BringBackOurGirls slogan,…
Chibok Girls: We’ve not banned protests in Nigeria, Police say
Contrary to the directive of Joseph Mbu, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT police commissioner yesterday, the authorities of the Nigeria…
Lupita Nyong’o stars in new ‘Star Wars’ film
Oscar-winning actress, Lupita Nyong’o, has been cast in the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode VII,” Walt Disney Co’s Lucas film said…
APC National Convention: Party constitutes zoning committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a sub-committee out of its National Convention Committee to work out an arrangement…
Ghana Friendly: Falconets Depart For Accra
Nigeria’s U-20 women national team, the Falconets, will depart Abuja Wednesday for Accra, Ghana for an international friendly match against…
Platini says Qatar claims ‘tarnishing’ his image
UEFA president Michel Platini on Tuesday attacked a British newspaper for seeking to “tarnish” his reputation by drawing him into…
Four-storey building collapses, workers feared trapped
No fewer than five persons may have been trapped in the rubble of an uncompleted four-storey building that collapsed on…
Absence of prosecutor stalls trial of Abuja pastor
The absence of the prosecutor on Monday stalled proceedings in an FCT High Court in the trial of Terkura Enoch-Kaa,…
Another Indian woman gang-raped and strangled
Maneka Gandhi, India Minister for Women and Child Development, said police in Uttar Pradesh were trying to identify the body…
I quit APC for religious reasons – Fani Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode claims he ditched the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) because of the party’s Islamic…
Maya Angelou Truly Phenomenal, says Niyi Osundare
She enriched our world with her astounding array of talents and accomplishments: she was a singer, dancer, composer, producer, actress,…
Oyo govt. denies part in prosecution of NURTW chieftain
The Oyo State Government on Monday said it was not involved in the arrest and prosecution of former chieftain of…
Okoku’s Foundation feeds primary school pupils
Greater Tomorrow Foundation, a charity-based organisation established by former footballer, Paul Okoku has flagged off its operation-feed the children campaign…
World Cup: Football fans should be vigilant – Military
Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, on Monday advised fans and owners of viewing centres to be vigilant…
Mother, son in court for text message assault
The police on Monday arraigned a mother, Theresa Idris, and her son, Abdulhameed, in a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’…
OIC denounces Boko Haram, says they are criminals
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday in Abuja described Boko Haram as a criminal group whose members were…
World Cup: Osaze, Yobo in 23-man team, Mba, Uzoenyi out
Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has finally released his 23-man list for the World Cup in Brazil. Keshi named…
Police arrest 3 robbery suspects, recover N15m
The Sokoto State Police Command on Monday said it had recovered N15 million from three armed robbery suspects. The Deputy…
10 days to World Cup, a rush to finish stadiums
With 10 days until the World Cup begins, Brazil was rushing Monday to finish installing seats in stadiums and to…
Van Gaal admits Spurs snub, says he loves their jersey
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Monday revealed for the first time that he turned down the chance of…
Malawi’s president seeks ‘new friends’ in China, Russia
Malawi, traditionally dependent on Western aid donors, will look for “new friends” in countries such as China and Russia, newly…
FG invests N1.6trn on 600 public enterprises – BPE
Benjamin Dikki, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), said the Federal Government invested N1.6 trillion to create 600…
FG Asks Court To Sack Defected Lawmakers
Nnamdi Felix/Abuja The federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke SAN,…
Gunmen kill police officer in Abakaliki
The police in Ebonyi on Monday confirmed the killing of a police officer on Sunday by unknown gunmen. The Public…
Frank Lampard set to leave Chelsea
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard on Monday brought down the curtain on his glittering career at Stamford Bridge as he announced…
World Cup: Mourinho Picks Nigeria, 15 Others To Advance From Group Stage
Yahoo global football ambassador and Chelsea Football Club manager, Jose Mourinho has named 16 countries that he believes could advance…
Nigeria withdraws peacekeeping troops from Mali
Senate President, David Mark, on Monday said activities of Boko Haram insurgents had compelled the government to withdraw its peacekeeping…
Jonathan appoints three permanent secretaries
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of three new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. This was contained…
FG’s N200bn Nollywood fund boosts movie production
The Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria (AMP) said on Monday that the Federal Government’s N200 billion Nollywood intervention fund…
#BringBackOurGirls protests banned in Abuja
Protests by supporters of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have been banned in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, police…