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Scandal-hit Cambodian sex activist resigns
One of the world’s best-known anti-sex slavery activists has resigned from her foundation after questions were raised about her shocking…
No regrets concessioning power plant – Sambo
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday said the Federal Government had no regret in concessioning Shiroro Hydro Power Plant to North…
Brad Pitt punched in face at movie premiere
Actor Brad Pitt was punched in the face Wednesday night while signing autographs at the Hollywood premiere of “Maleficent” starring…
Argentina agrees with Paris Club to clear debt arrears
The Paris Club of industrialised creditor nations announced Thursday an agreement for Argentina to clear nearly $10 billion in debt…
Amuneke hails Eaglets after 3-2 win against Egypt
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has nothing but praises for the Golden Eaglets following a brave 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in…
I didn’t borrow for projects in Jigawa – Gov. Lamido
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa said on Wednesday that he did not borrow money from any bank or organisation to…
Democracy Day: IG puts police on alert
As the nation marks Democracy Day today, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Wednesday, directed officers in special units…
State of emergency will not stop elections – Ekweremadu
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday, said elections would hold in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states in spite of…
Omeruo signs new Chelsea deal
Kenneth Omeruo has signed a new deal at Chelsea. Chelsea Football Club announced the new deal on its website. “Chelsea…
Insurgency: Yauri Emirate Council warns Islamic schools
The Yauri Emirate Council in Kebbi has warned teachers and proprietors of Islamic schools in the area against admitting unverified…
We’re not match-fixers, we’re footballers – Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi launched a furious defence of his players following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Scotland in a match…
Ex-Convict Jailed Again
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta An ex-convict, Saheed Akangbe, 23, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, Isabo,…
Senate committee says $49.8bn oil funds not missing
The Senate Joint Committee on Finance has said that contrary to claims by suspended CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, there…
Nigeria force a draw against Scotland
World Cup finals bound Nigeria had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Scotland in London in a…
Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85
Malcolm Glazer, the controversial American owner of English Premier League giants Manchester United, died Wednesday. He was 85. Glazer gained…
Robbers kill 2 policemen, 2 bank officials
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers state, Tunde Ogunsakin, has said that two policemen and two bank officials have been…
Ogun debt profile rises marginally
Abiodun Onafuye,Abeokuta The Ogun State Government Wednesday revealed that its debts profile had risen marginally to N37.9 billion as at…
Confab suspends religious, land tenure recommendations
The leadership of the National Conference has temporarily suspended some “contentious” recommendations contained in the reports of some of its…
Ogun installs Intelligent Traffic Signal lights
The Ogun Bureau of Transportation on Wednesday said it had started installing Intelligent Traffic Signal (ITS) lights to control traffic…
Nollywood: Witches, rituals send negative messages – Aiyegbusi
Kayode Aiyegbusi, Head, Performing Arts Department of Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, believes Nollywood films are sending both…
ASUP/COEASU strike: Commission kicks against payment of arrears
The Federal Government on Tuesday alleged that the Salaries, Wages and Income Commission was opposed to the payment of arrears…
Westbrook, Durant lift Thunder over Spurs
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant combined for 71 points Tuesday to lift Oklahoma City to a 105-92 victory over San…
Brazil’s Zagallo hospitalized
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, 82, was Tuesday hospitalized in Rio for tests on a spinal infection, Brazilian media reported.…
China sentences 55 in mass trial at Xinjiang stadium
Authorities in China’s mainly Muslim Xinjiang mounted a mass sentencing in a stadium for 55 people on offences including terrorism,…
Chibok Girls: ‘Condemn the animals, not govt.’ – Suswam
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue state on Tuesday in Abuja said Nigerians must stop playing politics with the kidnap of…
Children’s Day: Chibok Girls Protests Rock Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga Massive protests rock Lagos State on Children’s Day in solidarity with the abduction of 234 secondary school girls…
Nigerian doctors issue strike warning
Nigeria health sector is set for fresh crisis as the National Association of Resident Doctors(NARD) on Tuesday indicated its intention…
Court gives date for suit over APC registration
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja will on Thursday, 3 June commence hearing in a suit…
No plans to spend $800m On Image Laundering – Presidency
Nigeria Federal Government on Tuesday described as false and malicious recent reports that it intends to spend 800 million dollars…
It’s bad to abuse the President – Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan, whose husband has come under censure from some Nigerians and foreigners over his handling of the kidnap of…