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Buhari’s UK visit becomes an item
Much has been made of Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate’s visit to the United Kingdom but…
Senate stalls Obanikoro’s ministerial confirmation
The Nigerian Senate stepped down the ministerial confirmation hearing for Senator Musiliu Obanikoro today. The Senate did not give any…
Only FG can stop petrol scarcity in Rivers, says IPMAN
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Consumers of petroleum products in Rivers state and environs will continue to increase above the official pump…
Charlie Hebdo returns with the Pope and a jihadist
“We’re back!”. With those words — and a cartoon depicting the pope, a jihadist and French far-right leader Marine Le…
Messi still penalty taker despite Man City miss
Lionel Messi will remain Barcelona’s penalty taker despite his Champions League miss against Manchester City, coach Luis Enrique insisted. The…
Don’t erect billboards without approval, OGSAA boss warns politicians
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Call has gone to politicians in Ogun state to desist from erecting billboards across the state without getting…
Woman wins best drama award at Saudi Film Festival
A female Saudi film-maker won an award for best drama at the Saudi Film Festival, the chief juror said Wednesday,…
No World Cup compensation for European clubs, says FIFA
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Wednesday ruled out any prospect of Europe’s football clubs receiving financial compensation for the…
Jonathan deliberately created opposition movement, says Anyim
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, has said that the Jonathan administration created the…
Pussy Riot take on ‘Russian leader’ in House of Cards series
Two members of Pussy Riot punk rock band who served jail time for a stunt slamming President Vladimir Putin have…
How celebrities, internet warriors, social media shaped 2015 campaign
Nigeria’s politicians are turning to Nollywood film stars, popular musicians and former international footballers to win next month’s election, in…
Don’t judge Buhari based on his past – Rasheed Raji
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Nigerians have been told not to judge the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari by…
Dangote, Birol, others set for African Refiners Week in Cape Town
Aliko Dangote, President/CEO, Dangote Group and Dr Fatih Birol, Chief Economist/Director Global Energy Economics, International Energy Agency are two of…
15 coys to invest $2.8bn in FCT, says Minister
The Minister of FCT, Sen. Bala Mohammed, has said that 15 investors are expected to spend 2.8 billion dollars to…
Jonathan condemns Kano, Potiskum attacks
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja condemned the reversion by the Boko Haram terrorist group to the bombing of…
Catholic Bishop decries impact of Nollywood on children’s education
The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Onah, has expressed worry over the impact of Nollywood on the…
World leaders are ‘ineffective’ in response to IS, Boko Haram – Amnesty
World leaders have proved “shameful and ineffective” in failing to protect civilians from groups like Islamic State (IS), Amnesty International…
SEPLAT shuts Oben Plant to expand gas delivery
The NPDC/SEPLAT Joint Venture has announced the shut-down of its Oben gas plant to enable tie-in of its expansion unit…
Suarez at the double, Juve beat Dortmund
Luis Suarez scored a double on his return to England for the first time since a big money move last…
FG, States, LGs share N500.1bn for January
The Minister of State for Finance, Mr Bashir Yuguda, said that the Federal, states and local government areas shared N500.1…
Senate reduces oil benchmark to $52
The Senate on Tuesday, reduced the oil benchmark from 65 dollars to 52 dollars. NAN reports that this is the…
Blogger to remove all sexually explicit content
Google said Tuesday it would ban sexually explicit content or “graphic nudity” on its Blogger platform, asking users to remove…
Blasts hit two Nigeria bus stations, at least 27 dead
Two blasts rocked bus stations in embattled northern Nigeria on Tuesday, killing at least 27 people, as relentless attacks persist…
I betrayed G7 colleagues, says Gov Lamido
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa, on Tuesday admitted that he betrayed his “G-7” governors in their face-off against Peoples Democratic…
The tide has turned against Boko Haram, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the military was gaining the upper hand against Boko Haram, despite two bombings in…
Ekiti Rigging Tape Should Be Investigated, Probed, says Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has called for a proper investigation and probe of the alleged Ekiti rigging tape that…
Obasanjo’s torn party card has expired – PDP
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, on Tuesday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s party membership card which…
APC says Boko Haram was Jonathan’s re-election trump card
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Goodluck Jonathan bears a huge moral responsibility that will hunt him for…
Fayose like a cancer to Ekiti, says Opeyemi Bamidele
Hon Opeyemi Bamidele popularly referred to has MOB as called on Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state to stop wishing…
Delta Court Jails Driver 35 Years For Rape
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba An Asaba High Court has sentenced one Chukwu Ebuka Sunday, to 35 years in jail for gang-raping a…