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Africa seeks 10 World Cup slots
Africa is looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from the 2026 finals.
EFCC recovers 17 exotic cars from Ex-Customs Boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 17 “exotic vehicles’’ in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General…
Buhari speaks on phone with Gov Ganduje
To allay the fears of Nigerians about his health once again, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday spoke with Governor Abdullahi…
Gunmen snatch 2 German archaeologists in Southern Kaduna
Unidentified gunmen have abducted two German archaeologists in the troubled Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State.
‘Buharism’ and 2017 Budget
By Folarin Ademosu When Mr. Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, was asked by the Senate Committee on…
Strike: Kogi workers issue 7 days ultimatum
Workers under the aegies of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kogi State have threatened to embark on warning strike if…
Delta sets up 6 special courts to try kidnappers
The Delta state judiciary has set up six special courts to ensure speedy trial of kidnappers.
Court dissolves 11-year old marriage
The Customary Court situated at Mapo Hall Area of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State on Wednesday dissolved an 11-year old…
Madrid stumble in La Liga title race, lose to Valencia
Real Madrid’s bid to extend its lead at the top of La Liga to four points suffer setback as it…
United zoom into Europa League round of 16
Manchester United eased into the last 16 of the Europa League with victory at Saint-Etienne but goalscorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan could…
Lagos PDP vows to reclaim mandate from defected lawmakers
The Lagos State chapter of People Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to drag the six lawmakers in the State House…
Akiolu: I’ll fight against ex-Obasanjo’s corrupt ally from becoming president
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday vowed to fight against a corrupt bigwig who served with former President Olusegun…
Teenage Mom Dumps 4 Months Old Baby Under Oshodi Bridge
A four-month old baby boy dumped under Oshodi bridge, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has been rescued.
Doctors’ Strike: Army takes over hospitals
Zimbabwean soldiers have been deployed to major public hospitals in the country following a week-long strike by junior doctors who…
N8.1b Debt: Court Freezes 21 Bank Accounts of Senator Stella Oduah
A federal high court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria has restrained Senator Stella Ada Oduah and Sea Petroleum and…
Buhari not under obligation – lawyer
An Abuja based lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, says it is unconstitutional for some people to be asking for the resignation…
Buhari’s lawyer dismisses allegation of N500,000 bribe
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kola Awodein, has described as “malicious, utterly ridiculous, and revolting’’ the allegation that he…
Malawian president dismisses agriculture minister
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has dismissed the agriculture minister after an investigation into maize procurement, the southern African nation’s information…
NDLEA secures convictions of 6 illicit drug traffickers
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured convictions of six illicit drug…
Osinbajo dares Senate, refuses assent to 4 bills
Nigeria’s acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has written to the Senate that he would not assent to four bills the…
Azerbaijani President appoints wife as Vice
President Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, as first vice president, the latest move seen as tightening the…
Bride Prices should be reviewed- Benue First Lady
Wife of the Benue State governor, Eunice Ortom, has appealed to Tor Tiv-elect, James Ayatse, to review bride prices in…
Britain pledges to fight famine in South Sudan
Britain on Wednesday pledged 200 million pounds (250 million dollars) to South Sudan and Somalia where famine has been declared…
Officials cull 57 monkeys with invasive alien genes
A Japanese zoo culled 57 of its 164 monkeys after finding they carried “invasive alien” genes, said a local official…
S African court invalidates ICC withdrawal
South Africa’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was unconstitutional, a court in the country’s administrative capital…
Organisation lauds Amaechi for transforming transportation sector
The Mission for Rescue of Nigeria Socio-Cultural Environment (MIRENSCE), a non-governmental organisation, has lauded the Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi…
Doctors carry out lung transplant from living donor
Doctors in Vietnam on Wednesday successfully carried out a lung transplant surgery from living donors for the first time, the…
Air Peace receives 12th aircraft, opens Lekki office
One of Nigeria’s domestic airlines, Air Peace, has taken delivery of its 12th aircraft, a 114-capacity Boeing 737-500. Its Chief…
NDLEA arrest 32 persons for drug abuse, sale
The Borno Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said it had arrested 32 persons for…
Traders protest in Sango Ota
There is currently no vehicular movement at Sango Ota, Ogun State, as traders have blocked the road in protest of…