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High murder rate prevalent in Africa – UN
Murders have gone down worldwide but half of them still occur in countries with just 11 per cent of the…
Two killed, many injured, during UEFA match in Yobe
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram Islamists stormed a packed viewing centre in Potiskum, Yobe state and shot dead two…
Navy destroys 265 illegal refineries in 3 weeks
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Warri Naval Command said it destroyed 265 illegal refineries and burnt 100, 000 tonnes…
Teenagers collared $4 million through swindles – Police
Three teenagers believed to be behind scams which raised $4 million are being quizzed by Japanese police, reports said today.…
Enugu officials killed my 17-year old son – Mother
The mother of a 17-year old boy allegedly beaten to death by officials of the Enugu State Waste Management Authority…
APC members protest in Lagos over Ward Congresses
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos stormed the party’s secretariat today, protesting a publication that excluded…
North East Governors Appeal To INEC On 2015 Poll
Governors of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states facing the challenges of Boko Haram insurgency on Wednesday urged the Independent National…
Italy sounds alarm after rescuing 4,000 immigrants
Italy has rescued about 4,000 immigrants trying to cross the Mediterranean by boats to reach its shores in the past…
House of Reps approves $1bn loan for NNPC
The House of Representatives, has approved the 1.56 billion dollars loan facility proposed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).…
About 67.5 per cent of Nigerians don’t have bank accounts
The Managing Director of Unity Bank Plc, Henry Semenitari, said in Abuja that only about 32.5 per cent of people…
CBN Suspension: Sanusi gets judgment on May 20
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment until May 20 in the case by Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi,…
One dead in film shooting fracas in Ilorin
At least one person was killed and many others injured in a fracas that broke out during a film shooting…
Gunmen kill 10, burn 20 houses in Taraba
The Police Command in Taraba has confirmed that gunmen on Tuesday killed 10 people in Jibu village in Wukari Local…
Pension fraud thieves to get 10 years imprisonment
The Senate has passed the Pension Reform Bill which prescribes a minimum of 10 years imprisonment for any person found…
JAMB assures hitch-free exams, builds 10 computer-based centers
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it had built 10 Computer-based Testing (CBT) centres for smooth conduct…
Lagos residents lament poor power supply
Some residents of Ojota, Lagos state staged a peaceful protest over what they described as the epileptic power supply in…
IMF trims emerging market growth outlook
Emerging markets face increasing risks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned as it trimmed its outlook for the countries…
Pistorius breaks down in court, forcing trial adjournment
Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears in the dock today, forcing an adjournment in his murder trial, as he recalled…
Rooney trains ahead of Bayern’s clash
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney allayed concerns about his fitness by taking part in training on Tuesday ahead of his…
Three feared dead In PDP Ward Congress
Three persons were feared killed in Ilorin, Kwara State, central Nigeria when supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, fought themselves…
IG orders massive deployment to Zamfara
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered massive deployment of personnel to Zamfara state to tackle the recurring attacks in…
Honda scores winner for AC Milan
Keisuke Honda answered his critics by scoring the winner for AC Milan, his first Serie A goal, in a precious…
Yes, I support Wike – Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan, Wife of Nigeria’s President, has denied reports that she is plotting to install her favourites as governors of…
Jonathan names new NNPC Company Secretary
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Ikechukwu Oguine as the Coordinator, Legal Services and Company Secretary of the…
FG commercialises NTA; rejects merger of EFCC and ICPC
The Federal Government has rejected the recommendation for the merger of EFCC, ICPC and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).…
Federal Government to pay families of Apo killing N10m each
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has awarded N10 million against Federal Government as compensation to each family of the…
Canada to compel spouses to testify against each other
A Canadian law that prevents husbands and wives from being compelled to testify against each other should be scrapped, the…
Rwanda president hits out at France during genocide commemorations
Rwandan President Paul Kagame took a thinly-veiled swipe at France today, saying it was impossible to “change the facts” about…
Controversial penalty takes Liverpool top of table
Liverpool moved a step closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as Steven Gerrard’s penalty sealed a 2-1…
11 Railway staff indicted for N1bn Fraud
Eleven officers in the finance, legal and audit departments of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have been indicted over a…