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45 villagers killed by herdsmen in Benue
At least 45 villagers were killed in a dawn raid Sunday by suspected herdsmen in Nigeria’s central Benue state, a…
Convicted soldiers must be released – Falana
Nigeria human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian government to release the 70 convicted soldiers with the…
APC governorship aspirant, brother dies in auto crash
Abdul-Aziz Aliyu, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State, as well as his brother, Salmanu…
Minister who planned Mandela’s funeral dead
A South African cabinet minister and ally of President Jacob Zuma who served as the planning chief for Nelson Mandela’s…
Jonathan connives with Lamido to slander Buhari – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that President Goodluck Jonathan and Namadi Sambo, his vice are planning to use…
Chelsea frustrated as Southampton snatch point
Diego Costa ended his seven-game drought but the Chelsea striker’s 18th Premier League goal of the season was not enough…
PDP plans to use SARS to arrest APC leaders
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) claims it has uncovered a plot by the Peoples Democratic…
Pope condemns Pakistan church attacks
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned two suicide attacks on churches in Pakistan and accused the world of “seeking to hide”…
Taliban attacks on Pakistan churches kill 14, spark riots
Fourteen people were killed and more than 70 injured when two Taliban suicide bombers attacked churches in Pakistan’s Lahore on…
US must talk to Assad to end Syria war – Kerry
The United States will have to negotiate with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to end the civil war now entering its…
Like Man Utd, Rooney suffers a knock out
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has found himself embroiled in a bizarre incident after footage emerged of him being knocked…
Qatar to spend $200bn despite oil price drop
Qatar will stick to its $200-billion (190 billion-euro) infrastructure spending splurge, the energy-rich Gulf state’s premier vowed on Sunday, despite…
We’ll do everything to protect Jonathan’s seat – IYC President
As the postponed general elections approaches, several pressure groups and coalitions across the nation have reinforced their mobilization of support…
Bombs found in displaced people’s camp in Maiduguri
Nigerian soldiers on Saturday detonated two homemade bombs found in a camp housing people displaced by Boko Haram violence in…
Two arrested as Ferguson protests hits St Louis
Police arrested at least two people Saturday as nightly protests in the racially troubled US suburb of Ferguson over the…
49 dead in Brazil tour bus crash
At least 49 people were killed Saturday when a tour bus plunged hundreds of meters into a densely wooded ravine…
Hamilton beats Rosberg to win Australian GP
Lewis Hamilton fought off teammate Nico Rosberg to give Mercedes a dominant victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in…
Suspected stowaway dies on Arik Flight
By Simon Ateba Men of the Airport Police Command have evacuated the remains of a suspected stowaway discovered in the…
Abducted Chinese workers freed
Three Chinese workers kidnapped by gunmen in central Nigeria’s Kogi state were released unhurt on Saturday, police said. “I can…
Buhari promises pensioners better deal
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari has promised to alleviate the plight of pensioners…
Britain donates £2 million to cyclone-struck Vanuatu
Britain will donate £2 million (2.8 million euros, $2.9 million) to help Vanuatu recover from a cyclone that slammed into…
Jonathan must serve second term – Patience Jonathan
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Patience Jonathan, wife of the president of Nigeria, has stated that her husband should serve two terms because…
Buhari will win by 60%, says Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group, the world’s largest political risk consultancy has stated that General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential…
Policeman, 2 Women Collapse At Patience Jonathan’s Rally In Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin No fewer than three persons, including a policeman and two women collapsed on Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia…
Alaba scores as Bayern bash Bremen
Bayern Munich put the finishing touches on a perfect week’s work as they defeated Werder Bremen 4-0 on Saturday to…
Sierra Leone vice-president asks US for asylum
Sierre Leone’s Vice President Sam Sumana has applied for asylum at the US embassy in Freetown and is in hiding…
Boko Haram can’t take a town in Niger – Minister
Boko Haram are no longer in a position to seize a single town in Niger, a Niger government minister said…
Zambian president discharged from hospital
Zambian President Edgar Lungu was discharged from hospital on Saturday after undergoing a medical procedure in South Africa following his…
Giroud’s wonder strike inspires Arsenal to victory
Arsenal cemented their position in the Premier League’s top four as Olivier Giroud’s blistering strike inspired a 3-0 rout of…
Ideye’s goal hands West Brom win over Stoke
West Bromich Albion moved comfortably clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Stoke City…