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Nigeria govt. should ensure no political arrest, intimidation – TI
Transparency International has voiced its concern over the delay in Nigerian elections, noting that, it threatens the people’s right to…
Nigeria Political Parties Most Corrupt In The World – Transparency International
By Seun Bisuga Transparency International (TI), a global coalition fighting against corruption has stated that Nigeria’s political parties are the…
Man, 43, jailed for one year over attempted adultery
The Police in Kano on Thursday arraigned a 43-year-old man, Tijjani Saleh, in Kano over adultery. Saleh was charged for…
Lokoja residents decry poor power supply
Some residents of Lokoja have decried the endemic poor power supply in the Kogi State capital. Mr Saidu Atuluku, a…
Almost 200 whales stranded on New Zealand beach
Almost 200 pilot whales stranded themselves Friday on a New Zealand beach renowned as a deathtrap for the marine mammals,…
CAF Champs League: Enyimba coach confident of better showing
Former title-holders Enyimba of Nigeria will tread warily when the 2015 CAF Champions League kicks off this weekend even though…
PDP Is Completely Dead In Ogun, says Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has revealed that there are no strong opposition parties in the state,…
Oil prices up in Asian trade
Oil prices rose in Asia Friday, extending solid gains in the previous session in response to news that leading petroleum…
Military committed to Nigeria’s democratic processes – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja reaffirmed the military’s commitment to democratic processes. This was contained in a statement…
It’s insulting to question Buhari’s credentials, says Obasanjo
Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said it is insulting and ridiculous to question the academic credentials of APC presidential…
CBN disburses additional N39.5bn for electricity generation, distribution
The Central Bank of Nigeria has disbursed additional N39.527 billion to six electricity generating and distributing companies from the N213…
Nearly 50 Myanmar troops killed fighting northern rebels
Nearly 50 soldiers have been killed in recent fighting with rebels in a northern border area near China, Myanmar’s state…
Egypt frees Jazeera journalists pending retrial
An Egyptian court ordered the release of two jailed Al-Jazeera journalists Thursday pending retrial, after they spent more than 400…
Derrick Rose leads Bulls to win over LeBron’s Cavs
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose didn’t garner an All-Star berth, but he starred on Thursday in the league’s…
Boko Haram war is strange to us, says Obanikoro
Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Thursday in Abuja said that the military needed all encouragement…
2015: Mbu charges Lagos, Ogun police commands to act professionally
The Assistant Inspector- General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Mr Joseph Mbu, has urged officers and men…
Imo Govt. petitions presidency, army over invasion of Govt. House
The Imo Government said it had petitioned the Presidency, Army Headquarters, National Security Adviser (NSA) and some human right groups…
Decomposing Body Of Woman Causes Pandemonium In Benin Market
Jethro Ibileke/Benin There was pandemonium at Oregbeni market, located along Benin-Agbor road in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo State…
35 Year-old Electricity Company Worker Electrocuted In Asaba
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Asaba, capital of Delta state, when a 35 year-old staff of Benin…
Wamakko, Tambuwal receive over 13,000 PDP supporters to APC
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state on Thursday received into the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Yarima Rahab, a member of…
Zuma’s parliamentary address turns into chaos
South African security forces were on Thursday called in to eject a group of radical lawmakers from parliament after they…
Chelsea and Everton charged after Bridge battle
Chelsea and Everton have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players, but Branislav Ivanovic won’t…
Boko Haram pursues deadly campaign despite Jonathan’s promises
A suicide attack by a female bomber killed at least seven people at a market in northeast Nigeria on Thursday,…
Unknown Gunmen Kill 2 Okomu Oil Workers
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed two workers of Okomu Oil Palm Plc, located at Udo in Ovia South…
Bombardier CEO steps aside in shakeup
The head of Canada’s Bombardier stepped aside Thursday in a major shakeup of the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer, after…
Niger calls for national protest against Boko Haram
Niger’s ruling coalition on Thursday called for a national day of protest against Boko Haram following repeated attacks from the…
Saudi beheads 29th offender in six weeks
Saudi Arabia on Thursday beheaded a convicted Pakistani drug smuggler, bringing to 29 the number of executions in the first…
Female suicide bomber attacks Borno market, kills 7
At least seven people were killed on Thursday when a female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded market…
Boko Haram bombs police station, fails suicide bombing attack
Boko Haram insurgents bombed a police station in northeast Nigeria, as the Islamists pressed on with attacks despite a multinational…
Hazard signs new Chelsea deal
Belgian international midfielder Eden Hazard has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea, the Premier League leaders confirmed on Thursday.…