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Jubilation as Ooni wears Aare crown for first time
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the…
Saraki congratulates new UN scribe, Guetteres
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the newly elected Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guetteres. According…
Man City penalty woes allow Arsenal join them at top
Nigeria’s Victor Moses scored the third goal for Chelsea as the former Premiership champions handed a 3-0 defeat to their…
Soldiers intercept, kill suicide bomber
Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col.…
Messi inspires Barca in 4-0 trouncing of Deportivo
Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as La Liga champions Barcelona comfortably beat Deportivo La Coruna…
Buhari visits hospitalised Nigerian soldier in Berlin.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Berlin, Germany, visited a Nigerian military officer receiving treatment in a hospital, as he…
Ooni wears Aare crown for the first time
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the…
Troops intercept, kill suspected suicide bomber
Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col.…
US announces $12 million assistance for Hurricane Matthew response
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced more than $12 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help communities…
TB kills 1.8 million people in 2015-WHO
The dreaded Tuberculosis, TB disease has killed 1.8 million people worldwide in 2015, says the World Health Organisation, WHO report.…
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WHO urges global action against consumption of sugary drinks
Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health…
Mikel, Iheanacho, Eto’o, 27 others for CAF Awards
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has shortlisted three Super Eagles players, John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa,…
Dominant Chelsea demolish Leicester City 3-0
Chelsea condemned defending Premier League champions Leicester to a fourth consecutive away defeat with a dominant display at Stamford Bridge.…
Coronation St. star Jean Alexander dies at 90
Jean Alexander, who played Coronation Street’s Hilda Ogden and Auntie Wainwright in Last of the Summer Wine, has died aged…
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Breaking News: 32 dead in Iraq suicide attack on Shia
At least 32 people have died in a suicide attack targeting Shia in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, officials say. More than…
Oyo holds council polls Feb 11, 2017
Oyo State Government has concluded arrangements to hold the local government elections on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Chairman of Oyo…
Buhari joking on Aisha belonging to the kitchen – Shehu
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on the media, has described as a joke President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement…
Buhari: More Chibok girls to regain freedom
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism on the release of more of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, after 21 of them…
FCTA suspends 13 officers being prosecuted by EFCC
The FCT Administration has approved the suspension of 13 officers undergoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
4 commissioners of police promoted to AIGs
The Police Service Commission ( PSC), on Friday approved the promotion of four Commissioners of Police ( CPs) to the…
Over 100 youths renounce cultism in Rivers
Over 100 youths on Friday renounced membership of cult groups in Eberi, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers. Mr Iheanacho…
FG, Senate hold conference on anti-corruption
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption, Sen. Chukwuka Utazi, said the current fight against corruption should be embraced by all…
How ex-NIMASA boss acquires bullet proof car – Witness
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday heard how a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…
Auto crash kills 3, injures 11 in Abuja – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday said three people had been killed in a road traffic crash along…
Pictures: Buhari’s visit to Germany
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Germany to discuss bilateral issues with the German government. Here are some pictures of…
Photo News: Buhari, Merkel laugh off Aisha’s comments
Nigeria’s First Lady has openly questioned her husband’s work and said she may not support him if he runs again…
President Buhari replies Aisha: You belong to my kitchen
President Muhammadu Buhari has replied Aisha, his wife, on her decision not to support him for a second term in…
Counsel accuses police of delaying justice
Mr Kimi Appah, counsel to an 84-year-old man, Muazu Isa accused of serially raping a 10-year-old orphan in Kaduna, on…
The spiritual side of Aso Villa
People tend to be alarmed when the Nigerian Presidency takes certain decisions. They don’t think the decision makes sense. Sometimes,…
562 Nigerians return from Libya – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said that no fewer than 562 Nigerians have returned in batches from…