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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…
Arase orders CPs to set up Judges Protection Units
The acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has directed Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately set up Judges…
Fulfill your promises, judiciary workers tell Al-Makura
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Saturday urged Governor Tanko Al-Makura to fulfil…
IG of Police warns officers against corrupt practices
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned police officers against corrupt practices and has set up monitoring teams…
35 troupes perform at 2015 Eko Carnival
A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State Carnival at Tafawa Balewa…
Poor turnout mars Lagos Carnival
Poor turnout of people at the 2015 Lagos Carnival marred the event staged on Saturday at the historical Tafawa Balewa…
Gov. Lamido names streets after ‘G7 Governors’
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state has named some streets after “G7 Governors” in Dutse on Saturday. The G7 governors…
Gov Aliyu joins Fayose, tells Mu’azu to resign
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger on Saturday urged leaders of PDP to emulate the British political leaders, who resigned after…
N100,000 loan not enough, farmers tell govt
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Kogi chapter, on Saturday said the N100, 000 loan grant to farmers by the…
Ensure Nigerians enjoy democracy, EU tells Buhari
The European Union (EU) on Saturday urged the president-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that Nigerians enjoyed the democracy…
Liberia now Ebola free – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday declared Liberia free of Ebola after no new cases were reported for 42…
Egypt: Mubarak, sons bag 3 years each for corruption
An Egyptian Court on Saturday sentenced former President Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison in a retrial on charges…
Uduaghan calls for new value system, diversification of economy
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta on Saturday stressed the need for Sub-Saharan Africa countries to fashion out a new value…
Naira records mixed trading at official, parallel markets
The naira on Friday remained stable against some major international currencies at the official and parallel markets. NAN reports that…
13 airports ready with airfield lighting soon – FAAN
The Federal Government said that 13 airports across the country were being fitted with airfield lighting for improved productivity and…
APC’s claims on transition committee is a lie – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as diversionary and unnecessary claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it…
Court orders Ecobank to pay ex-staff N8.5m for wrongful dismissal
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday ordered Ecobank Plc to pay Mr Uche Abrah , the sum of N8.5…
Nigeria Railway Institute graduates 205 technicians
Two hundred and five technicians, with diverse skills, on Friday in Lagos graduated from the Nigerian Railway Institute. NAN reports…
Putin hosts huge WWII victory parade amid Western snub
Moscow (AFP) – Russia on Saturday staged a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi…
Murray beat Raonic, reaches semi-final
MADRID May 8 (Reuters) – A determined Andy Murray continued his strong claycourt form by booking a place in the…
Serena’s unbeaten run ends, loses to Kvitova
MADRID (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams’s 27-match unbeaten run ended with a 6-2 6-3 defeat by Petra Kvitova…
Rosberg pips Hamilton in Spanish GP practice
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg boosted his morale by keeping Mercedes team mate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton off the…
Turkey denies new deal with Saudi on supporting Syria rebels
Ankara (AFP) – Turkey on Friday denied it had struck a secret new pact with Saudi Arabia to back Islamist…
Cameron shapes new team after stunning UK election win
London (AFP) – Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron was due to sketch out his new government on Saturday after returning…
Nigerian becomes first African to take charge of 120-year old Venice Biennale
Venice (AFP) – From migrant tragedies in the Mediterranean to war in Ukraine, the 2015 Venice Biennale, which opens Saturday,…