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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…
Police adopt new measures to stop arms influx – AIG
The Nigeria Police Force in zone 10, has adopted new security measures to prevent the influx of arms into the…
Roy Keane rejects Celtic approach
Roy Keane has turned down an approach from Scottish champions Celtic preferring to remain as assitant manager with the Republic…
Liverpool complete Rickie Lambert signing
Liverpool on Monday completed the signing of England forward Rickie Lambert from Southampton, who should bolster a strike force that…
Nigerians will enjoy our quality stewardship – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has said it would ensure that Nigerians would continue to enjoy the benefit of quality stewardship.…
Scolari blasts Brazil after training
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Sunday criticized his World Cup hopefuls after a training session which he said “did…
Germany, France held, Belgium see off Sweden
Germany and France were held to draws while Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium in the…
Ronaldo hopes to avoid Ballon d’Or curse
When Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded last year’s Ballon d’Or in recognition of his dazzling achievements over the course…
Dangote to partner North East in agriculture
The President of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged to partner with state governments in the…
Council to pay medical bills of malnourished children
The Chairman of Ohaoazara Local Government Area in Ebonyi, Chief Enekwachi Akpa, has pledged to offset the medical bills of…
Celebrations as India gets new state of Telangana
Celebrations erupted in southern India to mark the creation of the new state of Telangana on Monday at the culmination…
18 dead in Mubi bomb blast – DHQ
The death toll in Sunday’s bomb explosion in Mubi, Adamawa, has risen to 18 from the initial 14 deaths confirmed…
Australian royal prank DJ shattered by global backlash
An Australian radio DJ at the centre of a royal hoax call controversy in which a nurse was found hanged…
Australia backs US comments on China
Australian Defence Minister David Johnston has backed comments by his United States counterpart Chuck Hagel accusing China of “destabilising” actions…
Super Falcons prepares for AWC qualifier
The Super Falcons will leave for Kaduna on Wednesday morning to continue their preparations for the second leg tie of…
Israel beats World Cup-bound Honduras 4-2
World Cup-bound Honduras suffered a second deflating friendly defeat in four days on Sunday as they were beaten 4-2 by…
Snowden seeks asylum in sunny Brazil
Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, wanted by United States authorities and currently living in Russia, said in a television interview…
We need to protect our traditional institutions – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday called for the protection of the traditional institution in the country. Speaking with…
Bombing at Adamawa football match kills at least 40
A bomb attack targeting fans at a football match in Nigeria’s restive northeast killed at least 40 people on Sunday,…
Osun election: NCP to hold primaries
The National Conscience Party (NCP) in Osun said on Sunday that it would conduct its congress to elect its flag-bearer…
APC wins Yobe bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Alhaji Saidu Baba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the…
Lai Mohammed Commends Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria has been commended for his laudable and people-oriented projects across…