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FIFA candidate Figo proposes 48-team World Cup
Former Portugal winger Luis Figo launched his campaign for the FIFA presidency on Thursday by revealing plans to expand the…
‘Man-eating’ tiger shot dead in India
Armed forest guards have shot dead a man-eating tiger in southern India after the animal attacked and killed a farmer…
Student, 21, in court for alleged rape of minor
A 21-year old student, Ahmed Musa, on Thursday appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Katsina for alleged rape of…
US spends millions on impotence drugs
The United States Army has spent tens of millions of dollars to help soldiers and veterans of the military in…
Indian couple to leave everything to pet monkey
A wealthy Indian couple has made a pet monkey their sole heir, saying their lives became more prosperous after they…
Concept Nova, Konga partner to deliver innovative vehicle tracker
Tracking and monitoring your vehicle just got easier with the all new Tikon Vehicle Tracking device by innovative IT software…
Religion, new dimension for another election postponement, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted Nigerians to a fresh plot by desperate politicians to circulate leaflets, in mosques…
Nestle net profit soars 45% despite slipping sales
The world’s leading food industry group Nestle on Thursday posted a soaring net profit for 2014, boosted by the sell-off…
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Black man in Paris racist attack wants Chelsea fans locked up
A black French man pushed off a Paris metro train and racially abused by Chelsea supporters said in an interview…
Japan unveils ‘Tomatan’ a wearable tomatoes
As the world’s electronic companies scramble to set the agenda for wearable devices, one Japanese vegetable juice maker went one…
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…