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Chadian troops inflict heavy casualties on Boko Haram
Boko Haram militants suffered heavy casualties when Chadian troops pushed into Nigeria this week, residents who fled the fighting told…
2015 Hajj: Ogun begins sale of forms
The Ogun Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Wednesday said it has commenced the sale of forms for 2015 Hajj to…
Sambo leads delegation to Gambia’s 50th independence anniversary
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday led a Federal Government delegation to the 50th independence anniversary celebration of the Republic of…
I was at Ekiti rigging meeting because Jonathan sent me, Obanikoro confesses
Contrary to earlier denials, embattled ministerial nominee, Musiliu Obanikoro, has confessed to several senators in Abuja that he did participate…
Ex-Thailand PM Yingluck indicted over rice subsidy scheme
Former Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra was formally indicted over a bungled rice subsidy scheme Thursday in the latest legal move…
Lebanon minister tops headlines with anti-corruption crusade
Lebanon is regularly ranked one of the most corrupt countries in the world, but one minister is breaking taboos with…
Muslims urged to look for new moon
The Sultanate Council on Wednesday in Sokoto, urged the Muslim community to look for the new moon of Jumada Ula…
Over 400,000 rally in Buenos Aires over prosecutor’s death
More than 400,000 people demanding justice marched in symbolic silence Wednesday in soaking Buenos Aires to mark a month since…
World must fight ‘false promises’ of extremism, says Obama
United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Western and Muslim leaders to unite to defeat the “false promises of…
Senators confident with INEC’s preparations for polls
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday expressed confidence on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) readiness to conduct free, fair and…
APC governorship candidate sued by PDP
Dr Samuel Ortom, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue state, on Wednesday said he was ready…
I commend Jonathan for assuring to handover, says Buhari
General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate has praised President Goodluck Jonathan for assuring Nigerians that he…
ECOWAS visits Buhari, deploys 250 observers to Nigeria
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Mr Kadre Ouedraogo, on Wednesday disclosed that the…
Tinubu wants party members to embark on aggressive grassroot campaign
A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on members of the party…
6 million Nigerians register for national ID card
Chris Onyemenam, the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Wednesday said six million Nigerians had been registered…
NLC reschedules delegates’ election for March 12
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rescheduled its National Delegates’ election to March 12 in order to resolve the issues…
Fake cops rob French pensioner of 13 gold bars
Two thieves posing as police officers gained access to a French pensioner’s home on Wednesday and robbed him of 13…
Terrorists do not speak for 1billion Muslims, says Obama
United State President Barack Obama urged Western and Muslim leaders Wednesday to unite to defeat the “false promises of extremism”…
Nicki Minaj’s tour manager stabbed to death
The tour manager of rapper Nicki Minaj was stabbed to death and another member of her entourage was seriously injured…
Ronaldo helps Real equal record, Porto hold Basel
Cristiano Ronaldo ended a rare three game goalscoring drought with the first goal in Real Madrid’s record equalling 10th straight…
2014 Budget: Lagos records 83% cumulative performance
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it has recorded 83 per cent cumulative budget performance for its 2014 budget.…
Tackling Boko Haram: Nigeria has biggest military force, weakest impact
Four African armies, from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, are currently directly engaged in the fight against the Nigeria-based insurgent…
Wenger pledges co-operation with NFF
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick held what was generally described as an “extremely positive and encouraging” meeting with the…
I’m not dead says Hon. Adeola
Honourable Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, a member of the House of Representative and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
GEJ has done more for Nigerians than any other govt – Patience Jonathan
The wife of the president, Patience Jonathan has claimed that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has done so much than any…
Air strike on Niger village kills up to 30
As many as 30 mourners at a funeral ceremony were killed when an unidentified plane bombarded a village in Niger…
Any other election delay ‘unconstitutional’, says Jega
A further postponement of Nigeria’s general elections beyond the rescheduled polling day of March 28 would be “unconstitutional”, the country’s…
IG of Police orders full investigation into Okrika shootings
The Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has ordered a full-scale investigation into the shooting incident that took place at the…
GOtv Boxing Seminar Holds Today
As part of preparations for the second edition of GOtv Boxing Night, a GOtv boxing seminar holds 10:00 a.m. today…
New York Times editorial is inexcusably biased, ignorant – FG
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Ade Adefuye, on Tuesday described an editorial published by the New York Times…