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NFA dismisses Singaporean’s match-fixing claim
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed the claim by a Singaporean, Wilson Perumal, that he helped Nigeria qualify for…
Mohammed Abacha’s ill-health stalls arraignment
The arraignment of Mohammed Abacha by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) was stalled again on Tuesday,…
Insurgents are cowards of the highest order – Oritsejafor
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on Tuesday described insurgents operating in the country…
Blatter calls for foreign players restriction again
FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants to revive his much-debated ‘6+5’ proposal that would force football clubs to select six players…
Dutch football club pledges support to Nigerian football
Gido Vader, International Relations Manager, Feyenoord Rotterdam Club Netherland, on Tuesday said that the club would continue to partner NNPC/Shell…
Nigerian community fights Shell in UK court hearing
Legal arguments begin in court today in a compensation claim brought by about 15,000 members of Nigeria’s Bodo community against…
Nigeria needs 51,000 engineers to boost power sector reform
The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has said that country requires 51,000 engineers to fast-track the power sector…
Fuji House of Commotion producer Amaka Igwe is dead
Popular film producer, writer and director, Amaka Igwe is dead. She reportedly died of an asthma attack last night. Reputed…
Mortar fire in Damascus kills 12, injures 50
Mortar shells slammed into central Damascus on Tuesday, hitting a technical institute in a barrage that killed 12 people and…
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I helped Nigeria reach 2010 World Cup – claims match-fixer
A Singaporean match-fixer has claimed the he helped Nigeria and Honduras qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.…
Okagbare Renews Rivalry With Fraser-Price in Jamaica
African sprint Queen, Nigerian Blessing Okagbare will ignite her hunger to beat the best as she renews her rivalry with…
Navy impounds stolen crude off Bonny Island
The Nigerian Navy on Monday said it impounded two badges carrying 285 tonnes of crude oil valued N50 million off…
Chibok residents in Lagos seek Fashola’s help on abducted school girls
Some indigenes of Chibok residing in Lagos on Monday 28 April called on Governor Babatunde Fashola to help towards facilitating…
Welcome to the best restaurant in the world
Denmark’s Noma restaurant on Monday reclaimed the title of world’s best restaurant, becoming a four-time winner having lost the title…
Arsenal thrash Newcastle to maintain fourth spot
Arsenal moved four points clear of Everton in the race for the fourth and final Champions League place on offer…
Aregbesola inaugurates 21 road projects in Osogbo
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Monday 28 April inaugurated 21 roads in Osogbo that were reconstructed at the cost…
Why We Awarded Crude Lifting Contracts To Indigenous Companies — Alison-Madueke
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Minister of Petroleum Resources and Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Board, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has…
Fire Razes Shops At Ejigbo Market
Cyriacus Ezekwe There was a fire outbreak on Sunday which destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira at Ejigbo…
Lagos Assembly Probes Ogba School Toxic Gas Leak
Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly through its Committee on Environment has commenced investigation into the remote cause…
Jilted Woman Cuts Off Neighbour’s Daughter’s Fingers
Cyriacus Izuekwe A jilted housewife, Mrs Mojisola Oguntade (nee Jegede), has been arrested by the police at Idimu Division, Lagos…
Three Teenagers Arrested For Snatching Cop’s Bike At Abule-Egba
Yusuf Muhammed Three teenagers have ended up on the wrong side of the law as they were arrested after attempting…
Customs Recovers N2.5b From Importers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it had recovered N2.5 billion from unpaid assessments and un-utilised Risk Assessment Reports (RAR).…
Court Fails To Issue Bench Warrant Against Okorodudu
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday rejected the request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
EFCC Witness’ Absence Stalls Ajudua’s Trial
Henry Ojelu The trial of Fred Ajudua over allegation of defrauding two Dutch businessmen of $1.69 million could not proceed…
APC Condoles With VP Sambo On Brother’s Death
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has commiserated with Vice President Namadi Sambo on the death of his younger brother in…
Blast kills three children in Pakistan’s Karachi
A blast killed three boys aged between 10 and 12 at a religious seminary in the southern Pakistani city of…
Egypt Muslim Brotherhood chief, 682 others sentenced to death
An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie and 682 other alleged Islamists to death, a lawyer…
Etisalat raises 3 bn euros to buy Maroc Telecom stake
UAE telecommunications firm Etisalat announced Monday 28 April that it has raised 3.15 billion euros to fund the acquisition of…
Fire guts popular orange market in Marraba
Fire on Saturday gutted the popular orange market in Marraba on the outskirt of the Federal Capital Territory. Eyewitnesses told…