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Sambo in Algeria, drums support for Adesina’s AFDB Presidency
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Sunday in Algiers, met with the Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal where they discussed bilateral issues…
Over 2,500 PDP, SDP supporters join APC in Ogun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Total number of 1,237 members of the Abe-Igi Babaloke group in Idiroko ward, Ipokia local government council of…
Police trains DSS, NSCDC others on election duties
The FCT Police Command has embarked on specialised training for its officers and men of other security agencies to ensure…
Chibok Community thanks Jonathan
The Chibok Community in Borno on Sunday lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for sending Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State…
Nigerian banks are safe, says CBN
The CBN has assured that Nigerian banks are safe, following the outcome of a stress test it conducted. This was…
Corruption cause of Nigeria’s problems – Dakuku
The APC governorship candidate in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, on Sunday identified corruption as the cause of insecurity and other…
Blackburn halts Gerrard’s FA Cup dream
Steven Gerrard’s hopes of a Wembley send-off were put on ice on Sunday after Liverpool were held to a 0-0…
INEC extends PVC collection till 22 March
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has extended the distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), hitherto scheduled to end…
APC takes Patience Jonathan to ICC over hate speech
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has made a formal complaint against Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s…
Militants attack UN as Mali hunts jihadists nightclub killers
A peacekeeper and two children died Sunday as militants shelled a UN base in northern Mali, heightening security fears as…
Iranian woman, 20, marries 10 men under 2 years
A young Iranian woman accused of marrying — and divorcing — 10 men in less than two years under an…
Niger, Chad launch offensive against Boko Haram
The armies of Niger and Chad on Sunday launched a major ground and air offensive against Islamist extremist group Boko…
Suspect confesses involvement in Nemtsov murder
A Russian judge said Sunday one of the five suspects in the murder of opposition activist Boris Nemtsov had confessed…
Messi hat-trick moves Barca top of La Liga
Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga for the first time since early November as Lionel Messi struck his…
APC committed to women’s rights, empowerment – Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has said that the party is committed to women’s rights…
18 arrested in India after mob lynches rape suspect
Police in India charged 18 people on Sunday after a frenzied mob stormed a prison and lynched a man accused…
Crude oil price likely to stabilise at $50-60
World crude prices are expected to gain this year or at least stabilise at between $50 and $60 a barrel,…
I’ll rectify unequal appointment of Yorubas if reelected, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to rectify the unequal appointment of South-Westerners at the federal level if he is re-elected…
Give us Oduduwa State, Yoruba Oba urges Jonathan
Oba Ibiloye Adeseun of Oke-Iresi, where President Goodluck Jonathan observed his National Youth Service Corps, has called for the creation…
We’ll consolidate on our achievements- President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that his administration would consolidate on achievements recorded if re-elected for a second term…
Voters in Rivers express confidence in INEC’s card reader
Voters who participated in Saturday’s mock test of the card reader machines in Port Harcourt, Rivers had expressed delight that…
Bill Clinton defends accepting foreign donations
US ex-president Bill Clinton sought to fend off criticism Saturday of his family foundation for taking money from foreign governments,…
Islamic State to release video accepting Boko Haram
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is expected to release a video accepting Boko Haram into its fold after…
Jonathan now shares Nigeria with Islamic State
The islamic State of Iraq and Syria has now expanded its empire to a part of Nigeria, with the pledge…
Troops recapture Buni Yadi from Boko Haram
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday captured Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area and Buni…
A.Villa reaches FA Cup semis, Bradford held
Aston Villa became the first team to reach the FA Cup semi-finals after beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0 on Saturday…
Female Islamic State recruiter arrested in Barcelona
A Moroccan woman was arrested at a Spanish airport Saturday on suspicion of recruiting European and North African women to…
Real Madrid stumble to defeat in Bilbao
Real Madrid’s poor form in 2015 continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Saturday.…
Boko Haram pledge loyalty to ISIS
Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), according to an audio statement. The message, which…
Minister condemns Borno blast
Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Saturday condemned the Maiduguri multiple bomb blast which claimed 58…