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Vatican defends VatiLeaks trial, top cardinal to testify in court
The Vatican has defended its decision to put on trial two journalists who published embarrassing information about the Catholic Church’s…
Proposed Lafia cargo airport not luxury project- Gov. Al-makura
Gov. Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State on Monday said the planned construction of a cargo airport in Lafia would add…
Social Media Bill: Buhari restates commitment to free speech
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic…
Aviation committee wants speedy completion of ongoing projects at Lagos airport
The Senate Ad hoc Committee on Aviation, on Monday called for the speedy completion of ongoing projects at the Murtala…
I will not be available for swearing in with Bello on Jan. 27, says Faleke
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Kogi, Mr Abiodun Faleke, says he will not make himself available…
Fireman dies, 5 injured as fire razes Onitsha market
The Anambra Fire Service on Monday lost one of its staff while fighting the inferno that gutted the Ochanja Market,…
Lagos holds ICT workshop for school pupils
Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Wifi Combat Academy, has organised a One-Day training workshop on…
Oliseh calls Salami, Akas, 24 others for CHAN camp
Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has called 26 players, including forward Gbolahan Salami and defender Chima Akas, for the first phase…
Governor’s Cup Tennis: Nigeria’s Emmanuel upsets American star, Reed
Nigerian players taking part in the 15th Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship began their quest for honours with victories in…
BREAKING: INEC declares Bayelsa election inconclusive, cancels Southern Ijaw polls
Jethro Ibileke, Idowu Ogunleye/Yenagoa The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the Bayelsa State governorship election as inconclusive. The…
AlCatel Onetouch Phone partners Konga for Pop Star Phone
Daniels Ekugo Alcatel Onetouch has announced the arrival of the new Alcatel Onetouchpop Star smartphone in the Nigerian market. The…
Lagos hospitals death centres for women in labour —rights group
Eromosele Ebhomele The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, on Monday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly demanding…
South Africa’s credit rating under threat after downgrade
South Africa’s investment credit rating under serious threat due to its inability to fund crucial infrastructure projects and help to…
#BayelsaDecides: We will use minimum force to stop protests – AIG Argungu
Jethro Ibileke/Yenagoa The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of security in the ongoing gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state,…
Pistorius to apply for bail on Dec.8
Oscar Pistorius is set to appear in court on Tuesday to apply for bail following his conviction for murdering girlfriend…
Rapper Kendrick Lamar gets 11 Grammy nominations
Rapper Kendrick Lamar on Monday received the most nominations for the Grammy Awards, with pop superstar Taylor Swift leading nods…
U.S. investigating Blatter’s role in bribery scandal
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly investigating FIFA President Joseph Blatter’s role in a 100-million-dollar bribery scandal, a…
Osinbajo outlines attributes of the Yoruba race
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday identified honesty, integrity, and hard work as integral attributes of the…
Businessmen in Lagos groan under weak Naira
Some businessmen in Lagos on Monday expressed concern that the continued crashing of the Naira at the parallel market was…
EFCC arraigns three for N123m fraud, another for N200m forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday arraigned Okewole Dayo (alias Okewole David Dayo), Bishop Katung Jones and Dadin…
Appeal Court sacks PDP’s Uche Ekwunife from Senate, orders fresh election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has reversed the election of Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
LASU re-issues ASUU chairman’s PhD certificate
The Lagos State University (LASU) has re-issued the withdrawn PhD certificates of Dr Adekunle Idris, Chairman, Academic Staff Union of…
Ebola: Sierra Leone cleared to host international matches
Sierra Leone can again host international matches now that the country is free of Ebola. The Confederation of African Football…
GOtv Boxing Night: Skoro gets Ugandan opponent for title fight
The African Boxing Union (ABU) has named Uganda’s Edward Kakembo as the opponent of National and West African Boxing Union…
Money Laundering: Sule Lamido’s son, Aminu loses appeal
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna on Monday, December 7 dismissed the appeal of Aminu Sule Lamido, the 34-year…
Lagos RRS parade 4 Indian hemp peddlers
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), an arm of the Lagos State Police Command headquartered in Alausa, Ikeja, on…
Abuja’s Team Tombim win inaugural NCC Tennis League
Taiwo Adelu After eight months of competition among tennis players across the country, Tombim Tennis Club of Abuja have won…
INEC puts result collation on hold indefinitely #BayelsaDecides
Jethro Ibileke/Yenagoa The Chief Returning Officer of Bayelsa state gubernatorial election, Prof. Zana Akpagu, has put on hold indefinitely, the…
#BayelsaDecides: Dickson extends victory to 6 LGAs
Jethro Ibileke/Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa state and candidate of Peoples Democratic Party in the state gubernatorial election, Seriake Dickson, has…
U-23 Nations Cup: Dream Team star predicts tough duel against Senegal
Taiwo Adelu One of the players of Nigeria’s Dream Team IV, Ogenekharo Etebor, has warned his teammates that the semi…