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Gunmen kill 30 in Zamfara
No fewer than 30 persons have been reported dead following fresh attacks by gunmen in Birnin-Magaji local government area of…
Tunisia beach gunman had worked in tourism, says PM
The Tunisian gunman behind the June 26 attack at a resort that killed 38 foreigners had worked in the tourism…
BREAKING: Suicide bomber kills five in Redeemed church in Yobe
A suicide bomber blew himself up on Sunday inside a church in the restive northeastern Nigerian city of Potiskum, killing…
Hollande ready to hold new summit on Boko Haram
YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he is ready to organise a new summit of nations…
6 female suicide bombers kill dozens, death toll now 650
Scores of people have been killed in Zabarmari village, 10 kilometres from Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, north east Nigeria…
Gunmen assassinate prominent business man in Kebbi
Alhaji Ibrahim Lemi, a prominent businessman and politician in Aliero, headquarters of Aliero local government area in Kebbi was on…
Lagos Speaker visits mother of six abandoned by hubby
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother…
APC must lead by good example, says Buhari
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the ruling political party in the country, the All Progressives Congress must lead…
We’ll not tolerate injustice, political harassment of any Nigerian – Buhari warns
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings are…
Clinton accuses China of ‘trying to hack into everything’
Glen (United States) (AFP) – Hillary Clinton accused China of “trying to hack into everything that doesn’t move in America”…
Dalai Lama to celebrate 80th birthday in California
The Dalai Lama launched three days of celebrations Sunday in California for his 80th birthday at what is billed as…
Chile stun Argentina to win first Copa America trophy
Santiago (AFP) – Chile wrecked Lionel Messi’s dream of a first international title with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over…
US is Nigeria’s best friend, says Amb. Entwistle
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle said on Saturday that the people of Nigeria have no better friend…
Nigerian troops recover vehicle loaded with bomb
Nigeria military authorities said a jeep full of Improvised Explosives Devises (IED) was among the weapons recovered by troops conducting…
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NFF sacks Stephen Keshi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the termination of the appointment of Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of…
FG will negotiate with Boko Haram from position of strength
Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has stated that the federal government will…
Gov. Obiano assures Anambra people on relocation of Boko Haram detainees
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has reassured that he is on top of the relocation of Boko Haram suspects to…
Emir Sanusi urges Muslims to be in tune with modernity
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday urged Muslims in the North to adopt new approaches to…
Chad seizes suspected Boko Haram weapons cache in N’Djamena
N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – Security forces in Chad have seized a large weapons cache including guns, rockets and ammunition in a…
Malnutrition brings a terrible disease to children in Niger
Zinder (Niger) (AFP) – Mourdja’s nose has been eaten away, like one lip and part of her upper gum, leaving…
Peru down Paraguay to claim third spot in Copa America
Concepción (Chile) (AFP) – Paolo Guerrero fired Peru to a third place play-off victory over Paraguay to stay in the…
JTF alerts public on new antics of kidnappers
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, on Friday alerted the public on the new…
Ganduje promises better housing scheme for workers
Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Governor of Kano state, northwest Nigeria, Abdullahi Ganduje has tasked labour unions in the state to join hands…
Serena survives thriller to set up Venus clash
AFP – Serena Williams set up a titanic Wimbledon fourth round showdown with sister Venus as the world number one…
SSANU condemns FG over plans to sack staff school teachers in varsities
Jethro Ibileke/Warri The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has condemned in strong terms, the plan by the federal…
Ambode to assist mother with 3 sets of twins
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has directed that Mrs Ruth Uche, the mother of three sets of twins, be…
New Rivers CP launches anti-kidnapping campaign, gets Wike’s support
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Chris Ezike, the new Commissioner of Police, for Rivers has launched an anti-kidnapping and armed robbery campaign…
NSC, NPA to negotiate tariffs at ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Friday called for negotiation with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to achieve a reduction…
Okorocha commends ECOWAS for establishing Court of Justice
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has described the ECOWAS Court of Justice as a landmark achievement in the history of…
Cross Rivers Assembly approves 35 SAs for Gov. Ayade
By Kanjal Godshield The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ben Ayade’s request to engage 35 Special…