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Breaking: AU orders Yahya Jammeh of Gambia to transfer power
The African Union on Saturday called a statement by Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh rejecting his loss in December 1 polls…
Re-run election: Voting begins late in Gokonna, Eleme
Voting did not begin early in various wards and units in Gokanna and Eleme council areas in Rivers. This situation…
Rivers re-run: Party supporters protest, accuse INEC of bias
Some political party supporters in Ahoada-West council area on Saturday protested against alleged bias by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Rivers Rerun: Turnout impressive, election peaceful in Bera, Gokana LGA
The Rivers legislative rerun election has commenced peacefully in the state with a massive turnout of voters in Gokana Local…
GOtv Boxing Night 10: Joe Boy, Nurudeen clash on radio programme
Near-mortal ring rivals, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph and Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, had to be pulled apart, following a near-clash during…
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Breaking: Gambia’s president makes U-turn, rejects election result
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh said on Friday he rejects the outcome of last week’s election that he lost to opposition…
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Nana Akufo-Addo is Ghana’s president-elect
Opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won Ghana’s national election, becoming president elect at the third attempt and cementing the country’s reputation…
3 men to spend Xmas, New Year in prison for stealing fruits
Three men have been sentenced to six months imprisonment each for stealing palm fruits and pineapples in Osun State. A…
Messi, Suarez begin contract talk
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has started talks with the defending Spanish champions about a new contract, while striker Luis Suarez…
Should Obasanjo, Anenih gloat over these?
Ultimate evil, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and his propaganda chief Josef Goebbels, said human memory is very short; that you…
Joshua promises to knockout Molina in IBF defence
Anthony Joshua has promised “blood, sweat and tears” in the defence of his IBF heavyweight title against Eric Molina in…
Naira stabilises at N485 per dollar at parallel market
The Naira on Friday remained stable at the parallel market, exchanging at N485 to a dollar. The Pound Sterling and…
Rivers Rerun Elections: INEC says it’s ready
The Independent Electoral Commissioner in charge of South South, Dr. Lecky Mustapha has said that the commission is ready to…
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Update: Madagali bomb blasts: 56 killed, 177 injured — LG boss
Mr. Yusuf Muhammed, Chairman, Madagali Local Government, Adamawa, said 56 persons died and 177 injured in the twin blasts that…
Council boss goes on hunger strike
The Sole Administrator of Agege Local Government, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has vowed to go hungry in order to…
3 men to spend X-mas, New Year in prison for stealing fruits
Three men have been sentenced to six months imprisonment each for stealing palm fruits and pineapples in Osun state. A…
1,000 Russian athletes in doping scandal
More than 1,000 Russians – including Olympic medallists – benefited from a state-sponsored doping programme between 2011 and 2015, a…
Unlimited glitz at Lagos Street Party
It was in deed two days of unlimited glitz and glamour at the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island last Saturday…
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Death toll rises to 56 in Adamawa twin blasts
The Chairman, Madagali Local Government, Adamawa, Mr. Yusuf Muhammed, said 56 persons died and 177 injured in the twin blasts…
Boko Haram: U.S. lawmakers okay 5-year strategy to assist Nigeria
The United States House of Representatives has passed a legislation directing the country’s Secretaries of State and Defence to jointly…
Nasir El-Rufai and the bloodfest in Southern Kaduna (1)
“We will write this for all to read. Anyone, soldier or not, that kills the Fulani takes a loan repayable…
NEMA confirms twin bomb blasts at Madagali market
Mr Sa’ad Bello, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Coordinator in charge of Adamawa and Taraba, has confirmed twin bomb…
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Breaking: President Mahama of Ghana concedes defeat to Nana Akufo-Addo
President John Mahama of Ghana has conceded defeat to the opposition candidate Nana Akufo-Addo in the just concluded 2016 general…
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Breaking: 10 killed as twin blasts hit Adamawa
Two explosions ripped through a bustling market in northeast Nigeria’s Madagali town Friday morning, and a survivor says they killed…
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Why beautiful Lagos ladies prefer fairly used pants, brassieres
Some ladies in Lagos said they prefer buying fairly used pants and brassieres because they were durable and could get…
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53 persons burnt to death in multiple accidents – FRSC
The Edo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed that 53 people died in the…
Supreme Court upholds Ayade’s election as Cross/R governor
The election of Governor Ben Ayade as governor of Cross River State has been upheld by the Supreme Court. The…
Vietnam Flood: Death toll rise to 24
Six more people have been reported dead in central Vietnam’s floods, bringing the death toll in the region to 24…
Man who assaulted security guard gets N200,000 bail
An Ikeja Magistrate’s’ Court in Lagos on Friday granted N200,000 bail to a 50-year-old man, Monday Alfred, who allegedly beat…
Unemployed thief bags N50,000 bail
An unemployed man, Chukwukere Akachukwu, who allegedly broke into an apartment and stole N108,000, was on Friday in Lagos granted…