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Taraba Govt. to search for missing cows
Taraba state government has promised to search for cows that have been missing following clashes between the Jukun, Tiv and…
BPP saves N5.5 bn in 3 months through projects cost reduction
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) said it saved the country N5.5 billion in three months following its review of…
India’s biggest loser: unelected after 158 contests
Indian shop owner Dr K. Padmarajan doesn’t feel like a loser. In fact, he sees much to celebrate in the…
FG trains 2,000 youths on ICT
Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, on Tuesday in Abuja inducted 2,000 beneficiaries of SURE-P on Information Communications Technology…
15 dead as Philippines battles Islamic militants
The Philippine military said Wednesday it had launched an air and ground assault against Islamic militants wanted for a spate…
Terry ‘deserves’ final place – Mourinho
The Champions League “owes something” to Chelsea captain John Terry due to the previous disappointments that he has endured in…
NBA bans LA Clippers owner for life
The NBA banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fined him the maximum $2.5 million Tuesday for…
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split
Prince Harry and his girlfriend of nearly two years, Cressida Bonas, have split up, People magazine reported Tuesday. “He found…
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…