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All South African miners rescued after fire
All 486 miners who were trapped underground at a gold mine in South Africa on Sunday have been brought to…
Police rescue kidnapped Kogi LG director
The Kogi Police Command has rescued Alhaji Abdulazeez Ohere, Director of Local Government (DLG), Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi,…
Governor Amaechi’s aide abducted at APC rally ground
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Unidentified gunmen have abducted one Freddy Ndiagbara, a staff of the Rivers State Government House. Ndiagbara (popularly…
Election postponement, a blessing in disguise, says David Mark
Senate President David Mark, says the postponement of the general election has provided millions of eligible voters an opportunity to…
Mourinho angry at ‘criminal’ Barnes foul
Jose Mourinho accused Burnley’s Ashley Barnes of making a “criminal” tackle on Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic as the Blues’ boss let…
Fayose releases Buhari’s photos in London Hospital
Unpolished governor of Ekiti state, in western Nigeria, Ayodele Fayose, has released photographs of Major General Muhammadu Buhari, APC presidential…
Coutinho’s stunning rocket helps Liverpool sink Southampton
Philippe Coutinho scored a magnificent goal as Liverpool overcame Southampton 2-0 in a controversial game on Sunday to close to…
18 workers still missing in South Africa mine fire
Eighteen workers were still unaccounted for Sunday following a fire at a South African mine that had trapped nearly 500…
Top Muslim cleric urges education reform to curb extremism
The head of Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of learning, called on Sunday for education reform in Muslim countries…
Jonathan commissions plant Obasanjo commissioned in 2007
The Olorunsogo Power Plant commissioned in Ogun state on Thursday by President Goodluck Jonathan, as part of vote-winning gimmicks that…
Onaiyekan urges politicians to stop hate speeches
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has appealed to politicians to desist from hate speeches and comments capable of inciting citizens as they…
Interim govt. is treasonable, unconstitutional, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan, said on Sunday in Abuja, that it was treasonable for anybody to insinuate the possibility of an…
Commit fully to Boko Haram fight, French Minister tells FG
Nigeria must commit fully to fighting Boko Haram, French French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Sunday, on a tour…
PDP governorship aspirant defects to APC
Alhaji Aminu Kani, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Jigawa, on Sunday defected to the opposition All Progressive…
Jonathan’s achievements would guarantee victory at polls – Youth leader
PDP Youth Leader in Kwara, Segun Olawoyin, on Saturday in Ilorin said the achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan would secure…
FG set to begin electronic monitoring of pipelines
The Federal Government on Saturday said that plans were underway to commence electronic monitoring of pipelines and other facilities channeling…
Jonathan visits Soun, Alaafin, promises more achievements
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday restated his commitment to consolidate on his achievements and take the nation to greater heights,…
I’ll reclaim places seized by Boko Haram, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday vowed that the Federal Government would regain parts of the country seized by the Boko…
Policeman killed in Okrika, died defending democracy – Dakuku
The governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, said on Saturday that Cpl. Ifeanyi Okorie, laid down…
Card reader will reduce voting time – APC
APC said on Saturday that if the electronic card reader was properly used during the upcoming elections, it would reduce…
I never said I’ll not contest second term, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said that he was quoted out of context in the statement he made on running…
DELSU matriculates 4,361 students
The Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka on Saturday matriculated 4,361 students for the 2014/2015 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, DELSU,…
Setif beat Al Ahly to win CAF Super Cup
A pattern of home victories in the CAF Super Cup continued on Saturday when Algerians Entente Setif defeated Egyptians Al…
PDP, APC want full investigation into Osun rigging video
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, said it was in support of a full scale investigation into the video…
AIG pledges to uncover culprits in Okrika shooting
Johnson Ogunsakin, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in-charge of zone 6, on Saturday pledged to uncover and prosecute those behind…
Five-star Man City warm up for Barca with Newcastle rout
Manchester City enjoyed the perfect preparation for their Champions League showdown with Barcelona as Edin Dzeko inspired a 5-0 demolition…
Burnley draw Chelsea as Swansea dump Man United
Premier League leaders Chelsea ended a turbulent week with a disappointing 1-1 home draw against strugglers Burnley on Saturday that…
Sherwood suffers heartbreak as Victor Moses grabs Stoke winner
Tim Sherwood’s reign as Aston Villa manager started in painful fashion as Stoke City snatched a late 2-1 win at…
Police probe new Chelsea fan racism claims
British police announced on Saturday that they were investigating reports a group of Chelsea supporters chanted racist songs at a…
Nigerian troops recapture Baga
Nigeria’s military on Saturday claimed to have recaptured the town of Baga from Boko Haram, more than a month after…