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We were afraid of Brazil – Flamingoes Coach
Coach Bala Nikyu on Saturday said fear was the crucial point in his side’s 0-1 loss to Brazil in their…
103-year old woman votes early for Hillary Clinton
At age 103, Ruline Steininger feels that she has little time to waste. That’s why on Thursday, Steininger became one…
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingoes lose opening match
Nigeria’s Flamingoes opened their Jordan 2016 campaign in the worst possible fashion with a hard-fought 0-1 loss to Brazil at…
Enugu State to take over property used by kidnappers
Enugu State Government is set to amend its Criminal Code to provide for the seizure of any property used as…
Petroleum marketers, tanker drivers suspend strike in Anambra
Economic activities came back to life in Anambra on Saturday following the suspension of the strike by petroleum marketers and…
Ajimobi felicitates with Obaseki, says APC ’ll not disappoint Edo people
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assured the people of Edo State that the Governor-elect, Mr. Godwin…
Nigeria at 56: Ajimobi calls for sober reflection
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The nation’s 56th Independence Day celebration was celebrated in a low key in Oyo State with the Chief…
Alleged rapist attempts suicide in court
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A mild drama at the Rivers State Judiciary complex in Port Harcourt Friday when a suspect charged…
Council boss organises Independence Day games for pupils
Paul Iyoghojie As part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day anniversary, the sole administrator of the Ikoyi–Obalende…
My first assignment as governor – Obaseki
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor-elect of Edo state has stated that his first assignment would be to put…
Arinze, Edochie, others mourn elder Martins Njubuigbo
Some Nollywood actors have expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya. The…
Chelsea bounce back with 2-0 win over Hull City
Chelsea stopped the rot after successive Premier League defeats as they ground down Hull at the KCOM Stadium. The hosts…
Liverpool come from behind to beat Swansea 2-1
James Milner’s late penalty gave Liverpool a hard-fought victory over Swansea, increasing the scrutiny on Swans boss Francesco Guidolin. Leroy…
Boxer Towell dies after Glasgow bout
Scottish boxer Mike Towell has died in hospital after being seriously injured in a bout on Thursday. The 25-year-old, from…
Nollywood actor, Ndubuigbo has died
After a prolonged battle with liver disease, veteran Nollywod actor, Maya Ndubuigbo, aka Papa Labista, has died. Although news of…
CBN governor thanks Buhari, security agents for wife’s release
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the security agencies for…
Nigeria at 56: We must unite to rescue economy from recession-Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga As Nigeria marked its 56th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said there was…
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Breaking: Kidnappers release wife of CBN governor
After a massive police operation involving the use of helicopters, kidnappers of Margaret Emefiele, wife of the Governor of Central…
56th Independence: How we intend to tackle recession-Buhari
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has outlined steps on how his administration would take the nation out of recession. In his…
3 Nigerian judges sacked for fraud, misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended compulsory retirement of Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, the Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Ilorin…
Alele-Williams, 4 others, receive chieftaincy titles from Olu of Warri
Professor Grace Alele-Williams and four others were on Friday conferred with chieftaincy tittles by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli.…
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Breaking: Kidnappers demand N1.5b for release of Emefiele’s wife
The kidnappers who abducted Margaret Emefiele, wife of Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are demanding…
Trump blasts Clinton for using beauty queen against him
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday went after Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for highlighting his treatment of a…
Fayose’s accounts remain frozen till Nov. 7
The two private accounts of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti in Zenith Bank will remain frozen until November 7. This…
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56th Independence: Nigerians challenged to take 20,000 selfies with armed forces
An authentic Nigerian adventure dream will herald the nation’s 56th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, after Out of Nigeria (OON),…
Independence: U.S. congratulates Nigeria at 56
The United States of America has congratulated Nigeria on its country’s 56th Independence Anniversary which comes up on Saturday. A…
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Breaking: Wife of CBN governor reportedly kidnapped
A popular online medium said a group of heavily armed kidnappers Thursday night abducted Margaret Emefiele, the wife of the…
Police arrest 3 suspected killers of NSCDC staff in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested three suspects alleged to have killed a personnel of…
Why we dismissed Faleke, Wada’s appeals – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said it dismissed the appeal of James Faleke of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on…
Women, traders decry hike in food prices, calls for price regulation
As the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the continuous…