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Police arraign mother as son jumps bail
The Police in Ondo State on Thursday arraigned a 52-year-old woman, Grace Ikuomola at an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court for standing…
Troops kill 42 Boko Haram insurgents, rescue 38 women
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of 42 Boko Haram insurgents during a clearance operation at Garere village in…
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Russia loses appeal against IAAF ban
Russia has lost its appeal against the ban on its track and field athletes from competing in the Olympics in…
Jose Mourinho, Sven-Goran Eriksson back Allardyce for England job
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as England manager – which is expected to…
I’ve forgiven Senator Dino Melaye – Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central, says she has forgiven her Kogi West counterpart, Dino Melaye, for allegedly threatening to…
Facebook Messenger hits 1 billion monthly users
Popular instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger now has 1 billion monthly users globally, making it a platform that connects friends,…
IGP moves to arrest killers of Plateau monarch
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police in charge of operations, Joshack Habilla to…
Sam Allardyce to be named England manager
Sam Allardyce’s appointment as England’s new manager on a two-year contract is set to be ratified on Thursday after the…
Buhari’s wife, Aisha sues Fayose
Wife of Nigeria’s President, Aisha Buhari has sued Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State for claiming that she was involved…
Turkey: Media purge threatens freedom of expression
Turkey: Media purge threatens freedom of expression As the sweeping crackdown in Turkey following a failed coup continues, Amnesty International…
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Coup attempt: Turkey’s president declares state of emergency
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night’s failed coup. Erdogan…
Flying Eagles draw 2-2 with Remo Stars in friendly
The Flying Eagles on Wednesday tested their strength in friendly game with Remo Stars of Shagamu in Lagos, ending the…
Super Eagles:NFF names Yusuf as Le Guen’s replacement
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Salisu Yusuf as the new Super Eagles Head Coach…
Buhari removes Semenitari, appoints Ekere MD NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari has removed Mrs Ibim Semenitari as acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In…
EFCC chairman petitioned over unjust persecution
A business woman, Mrs. Moji Yakubu has petitioned the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Maku over…
FADAMA to train 855 youths abroad in agro-business
FADAMA has concluded plan to send 855 Lagos youths to South Africa for training to acquire skills in agro-business. The…
Police promote 22 commissioners to AIGs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 22 Commissioners of Police (CP), to the next rank of…
Kogi appoints new board for bank
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has approved the appointment of an interim management board of Kogi Savings and Loans…
Lagos Oil Wells: Asari Dokubo is a comedian – LASG
The Lagos State government has described Alhaji Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, as a comedian…
Civil society groups kick against bill to gag them
Some civil society groups in Nigeria have condemned a bill before the House of Representatives which “seeks to properly supervise,…
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Pictures: Buhari presides over July FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, 20 July, presided over the July Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja.…
Ambode drums support for Obaseki, lauds Oshiomhole
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday lauded his Edo counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his achievements in the…
Middlesbrough agree deal to sign Alvaro Negredo
Middlesbrough have agreed a deal to sign striker Alvaro Negredo on a season-long loan from Valencia. The 30-year-old Spaniard won…
IGP visits DSS Director-General, seeks collaboration
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, in continuation of his visit to security agencies, has paid a working visit…
GOtv Boxing Night 8: Skoro promises to bounce back
Waidi “Skoro” Usman, the national and West African Boxing Union featherweight champion, has vowed to make his next opponent pay…
IGP appoints CSP Jimoh Moshood deputy Force PRO
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has appointed CSP Jimoh Olohundare Moshood as the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer.…
Odigie-Oyegun to attend 2016 US Democratic National Convention
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, is to attend the 2016 International Leaders Forum…
Port Harcourt residents protest against demolition
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Residents of the waterfront communities in Diobu axis of Port Harcourt have staged a peaceful protest in…
Liverpool sign Ragnar Klavan from Augsburg
Liverpool have signed defender Ragnar Klavan on a three-year deal for 5m euros (£4.2m) plus add-ons from German club Augsburg.…
Man City to sign Riyad Mahrez, as Man Utd close £86m Pogba deal
Manchester United are closing in on Juventus’ France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, and have submitted a bid of £86m. (Daily…