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France to assist Oyo State in micro-finance enterprises
France has pledged its readiness to assist Oyo State in the provision of credit to small scale enterprises through the…
Fuel tanker crushes NYSC member to death
A vehicle conveying petrol on Saturday evening crushed to death, a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Muibi…
Chibok Girls: Obiano orders low-key Children’s Day celebration
Children’s Day celebration with less fanfare as a sign of concern for the abducted school girls in Chibok, Borno. Governor…
Ogun State to pass HIV/AIDS anti-stigma bill
The Chairman, Ogun House of Assembly’s Committee on Health, Aina Akinpelu, has assured that the anti-stigma bill currently before the…
We will deal with Boko Haram, not negotiate – David Mark
The Senate President, David Mark, restated Federal Government’s resolve to fight insurgency and other security challenges, saying government will not…
George Weah eyes new goal as Liberia’s political saviour
Ask George Weah about his ambitions to lead Liberia and he will deliver an impassioned speech about his nation’s potential…
NNPC: 9 cops missing as oil thieves attack pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a shutdown of its System 2B Pipeline as a result of a…
Jonathan not booed in South Africa – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday described as “unfortunate and absolutely untrue” a report that President Goodluck Jonathan was jeered during the…
Chukwurah, Ozokwo, others shine at AMAA 2014
Funsho Arogundade/Yenagoa It was a night of glory for one of Nigeria’s seasoned actresses, Clarion Chukwurah, as she emerged the…
‘Next Democracy Day will witness a new government’ – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday assured Nigerians that by this time next year, the country ‘will witness a new government’.…
Chibok Girls: We’ve made progress – Presidential Committee
The Presidential Fact-Finding Committee on the abducted Chibok schoolgirls has made tremendous progress, the committee said on Sunday in Abuja.…
Chibok Girls: Nigerian army is one of the best in the world – Gana
Prof Jerry Gana, a former Minister of Information, has assured Nigerians that its army is one of the best in…
Super Eagles arrive London ahead Scotland friendly
The Super Eagles have arrived in London ahead of their international friendly against the Tartan Army of Scotland on Wednesday…
5 dead, 52 injured in auto crash
Five persons died and 52 others sustained injuries in an accident on Sunday at Gora village in Malumfashi Local Government…
Federer cruises as Serena, Venus eye Paris showdown
Roger Federer racked up a record-equalling 59th career win at the French Open on Sunday while Serena and Venus Williams…
Dokubo rallies support for Golden Eaglets
Political activist and former president, Ijaw Youth Council, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, has enthused that the Golden Eaglets under the watch…
US, France, 13 Others For Lagos Int’l Badminton Classics
United States, France and 13 others have confirmed their participation in the Lagos International Badminton Classics scheduled to hold from…
China vows year-long terrorism crackdown
China on Sunday vowed a year-long campaign against terrorism, days after attackers in the western region of Xinjiang killed 39…
Spain waits on Real, Atletico stars to name squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Sunday said he will have to wait until at least 31 May to name…
Terrorism has no place in Islam – Sultan of Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has said there is no place for ‘terrorism in Islam’. The leader of…
World Cup: FIFA warns fans over ticket touts
FIFA’s enforcement arm on Sunday warned fans heading to the World Cup not to buy match tickets from touts, whether…
Bayelsa Govt seeks support for permanent voters card
The Bayelsa Government has called on community leaders and youths to mobilise support for the ongoing Permanent Voter Cards (PVC)…
Israel hails Pope Francis anti-Semitism stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Pope Francis Sunday for his “determined stance” against anti-Semitism, a day after a shooting…
Jos blast was a car bomb – Police
An explosion that killed at least three people in the central city of Jos was hidden in a car, police…
Ambode is a true Lagosian – Mogaji Of Edu Family
Sulaimon Mojeed-Sanni The last may not have been heard of the indigeneship tussle of Akinwumi Ambode, governorship aspirant on the…
Muslim students serve as potent tool for national unity – Folayemi
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) on Saturday said that the society has been serving as a potent tool…
Two Israelis killed in Belgium museum attack
Two of the three people shot dead in an attack on the Jewish museum in Brussels were Israeli tourists, a…
Three dead, three injured in another Jos blast – Police
At least three people died and three others were injured in a blast Saturday in the central Nigerian city of…
Total to stop gas flaring in Nigeria
Total, a French oil and gas company, has expressed its determination to be the first multinational oil and gas company…
Sambo,Tambuwal task Muslims on peaceful coexistence
Vice President Namadi Sambo and House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday urged Muslims to live in peace with…