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IOC to assist Nepal following devastating earthquake
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has promised to provide assistance to Nepal in the wake of the April 25 devastating…
83m subscribers use internet on Nigeria’s telecom networks – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the number of internet users on the country’s telecom networks increased to 83,362,814 as…
2 persons trek to Kaduna in sympathy with Gov. Yero
As several people trekked long distances to felicitate with winners of the just concluded 2015 general elections, two people have…
Police arrest man for murder in Osogbo
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday said it had arrested one Olagbaju Tajudeen, 45, in connection with the murder…
Governors must be ready for political, economic fasting – Ganduje
Kano state governor-elect, Alhaji Umar Ganduje, has told incoming governors to be ready for both political and economic fasting after…
Aguero hattrick demolish, relegate QPR
Sergio Aguero‘s 23rd, 24th and 25th goals of the season clinched another UEFA Champions League berth for Manchester City, and…
Fintiri spends N22bn in 86 days as governor – APM
Adamawa Progressive Movement (APM) has called for the probe of N22 billion expenditure incurred by Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, 86 day-old…
Uduaghan advises Buhari on reconciliation, national development
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta has advised the incoming All Progressives Congress (APC) led by General Muhammadu Buhari to brace…
Internally displaced women deliver five babies in Sokoto
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that five babies were delivered at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at…
Saraki most qualified to be Senate President – Owolewa
The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Alhaji Luqman Owolewa, has joined other Nigerians to give support to…
Real team mates not passing to Bale – Agent
MADRID (Reuters) – Gareth Bale is suffering at Real Madrid because his team mates are not passing him the ball…
Burundi forces begin clearing protester barricades
Bujumbura (Burundi) (AFP) – Burundi’s security forces began clearing barricades in the capital Bujumbura on Sunday after the government ordered…
2 Mississippi Officers Shot, Killed; Suspects Arrested
Police in Mississippi today arrested two brothers and a young woman in connection with the fatal shooting of two Hattiesburg…
9 US cops sacked in connection with death of Nigerian, Mathew Ajibade
ATLANTA (CNN) Nine Georgia deputies have been fired in connection with the death of a 21-year-old student in Savannah, Georgia,…
UNICEF, SEMA, to erect tent classes for IDPs children in Yobe
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in partnership with UNICEF will set up tent classes for children in Internally…
Ban wheat importation now, Association tells FG
The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) in Kano State has called on the incoming administration to ban the importation…
PICTURES: Eko Carnival moments that you missed
Photos By Emmanuel Osodi A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State…
8,700 primary school pupils seek admissions into 15 Lagos model colleges
The Lagos State Government on Saturday conducted placement test for 8,700 primary schools’ pupils seeking admission into its 15 Junior…
Ortom lauds plans for dredging River Benue
The Benue governor-elect, Samuel Ortom, has commended a private dredging firm for installing a dredging machine at the bank of…
Can Buhari make Nigeria’s dreams reality?
The people of Nigeria have delivered a verdict beyond expectations in favour of General Muhammadu Buhari, reflecting the people’s hope…
Practice what you preach, Adeboye tells clerics
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised ministers of God to practice the…
Borno sets up camps for Nigerian returnees from Niger
The Borno Government said it had established a special camp to cater for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees…
Ten-year-old’s pregnancy sparks Paraguay abortion debate
Asuncion (AFP) – A 10-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather and is now five months pregnant has become…
Kvitova thrashes Kuznetsova to win Madrid Open
Madrid (AFP) – Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova romped to the Madrid Open title on Saturday with a crushing 6-1, 6-2…
After 252 years, English warship to be recovered off Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) (AFP) – A sunken English warship, perhaps holding a treasure chest of gold coins onboard, will…
Turkey ex-president Evren, 1980 coup leader, dies aged 97
Ankara (AFP) – Turkish former president Kenan Evren, convicted last year for his key role in the country’s bloody 1980…
AC Milan upset Roma to blow open Champions League race
Rome (AFP) – Roma failed to strengthen their grip on second place in Serie A after goals from Marco Van…
Association awards N3.6m scholarship to 59 OAU students
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has awarded scholarship worth N3.6 million to 59 students of the university.…
Sanusi visits El-Rufai, says Kaduna citizens elected competence
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday advised Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor-elect, to provide responsive…
Buhari congratulates David Cameron on poll victory
Nigeria’s president-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to British Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulating him on…