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I’ll crush ex-militants planning to form parallel govt – Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Bayelsa State governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Friday in Yenagoa threatened to deal with any person or…
Countdown to Nigeria’s presidential election
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, goes to the polls to elect a new president next week after a controversial postponement,…
Jonathan: Nigeria’s fortunate leader
by Ben SIMON/AFP Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s rise to the top of his country’s ruthless political world has been described…
Buhari: Military ruler seeking political return
By Aderogba OBISESAN/AFP Retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari has tried three times to become president of Nigeria since the return…
Arik Air raises N5m to fight Sickle Cell burden
Oluremilekun Osobu-Asubiojo
Arik Air, West Africa’s largest commercial carrier, has partnered the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, SCFN to raise over…
Focus on equity, development not violence, MNR Europe tells politicians
The Steering Committee of the Movement for National Reformation, (MNR-EUROPE)-Europe branch has urged politicians and political parties to turn their…
Why Nigeria’s economy is attractive to foreign investors – Expert
An investment expert, Kalu Abosi, on Friday explained why Nigeria’s economic climate still attract for foreign investments. Abosi, who is…
I’ll change Nigerian football as Secretary General – Sanusi
Mohammed Sanusi, the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said his administration would focus on four areas…
Muhammad Ali labels Prince Charles ‘The Greatest’
Muhammad Ali hailed Britain’s Price Charles as “the greatest” on Friday as the heir to the British throne wrapped up…
Queiroz stopped from leaving Iran over tax
Iran’s outgoing coach Carlos Queiroz was stopped from flying out of the country Saturday over tax matters, media reports said,…
Chris Brown ends probation for 2009 Rihanna attack
R&B star Chris Brown celebrated Friday after a US judge released him from probation for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.…
How NDLEA confiscated 400kg of marijuana
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger on Friday said it seized 400 kilogramme of suspected cannabis sativa…
Lunatic gives birth to bouncing baby girl
By Obededom Ajakaiye Residents of Shodipo Estate, Agbara, Ogun state had their eyes on stalks Friday morning as they trooped…
PDP not a propaganda party, says Patience Jonathan
Wife of Nigeria’s president, Dame Patience Jonathan has urged Nigerians to come out en masse to vote during the March…
Sambo inaugurates N100b irrigation project
Vice President Namadi Sambo on Friday inaugarated the N100 billion Gurara irrigation project. Speaking at the occassion Sambo said the…
DSS explains why there’s petrol scarcity
The Department of State Services (DSS) said investigation revealed that the current petrol scarcity in the Northern part of the…
Ibrahimovic hat-trick takes PSG top of table
Zlatan Ibrahimovic put his recent disciplinary problems behind him by bagging a hat-trick to give Paris Saint-Germain a 3-1 victory…
Carrick signs one-year deal at Man Utd
Michael Carrick has signed a one-year extension with Manchester United, ending speculation over whether the England midfielder would remain at…
Federer beats Berdych, reaches Indian Wells semis
World number two Roger Fededer ousted ninth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 to book his spot in the semi-finals of the…
Ban Ki-moon condemns ‘terrorist attacks’ at Yemen mosques
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday the “terrorist attacks” on Yemeni mosques that killed at least 142 worshippers. Friday’s…
Golden Bet/Lagos FA Cup Enters Round Of 16
It will be the clash of the titans when Bridge Football Club take on 36 Lion Football Club in the…
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria, Australia match sold out
The 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup match between Nigeria and Australia at the Winnipeg Stadium in the city of Winnipeg…
Passengers Stranded In Kaduna As Arik Air Plane Breaks Down
By Simon Ateba An Arik Air plane from Jos broke down after landing safely in Kaduna on Friday, leaving 136…
Tinubu Vs AIT: Court Fixes April 1 For Ruling
Henry Ojelu Justice Iyabo Akinkugbe of the Ikeja Lagos High court today fixed 1 April for ruling on the interlocutory…
Synagogue: Prof Obafunwa Submits Final Forensic Report
Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Chief Medical Examiner, CME, Professor John Obafunwa today submitted the final forensic report of the…
Power Sector: Opposition has no alternative – Minister
The Minister of State for Power, Hon. Muhammad Wakil has declared that the opposition has no credible alternative to the…
Gunmen attack disrupt APC rally in Wike, PDP stronghold
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt At least two chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) were today shot by unknown gunmen and many…
Warning over ‘victory’ claims against Boko Haram
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said the military hopes to recapture towns seized by Boko Haram within a month,…
PDP can’t win by landslide, Says Chairman Mu’azu
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, says there’s no way his party will get…
Twitter: Baba When You Get There Becomes An Item
There’s been loads of tension since the election campaigns began and there’s been the soft side of the election as…