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White House refuses to call Taliban ‘terrorists’
The White House on Thursday declined to describe Afghanistan’s Taliban as a terrorist group, prompting consternation from the right, which…
Ogoni keep governorship hope alive
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Kagote, an Ogoni socio-political organization comprising Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai LGAs says Ogoni people will move…
APC Prezy Rally: 500 LASTMA Deployed, Traffic News Every 15mins
Jamiu Yisa With expected volume of human and vehicular movement expected in Lagos on Friday, 30th January, 2015 for the…
Lagos, Outdoor Advertisers Protest Ban Of Adverts On Federal Road
Kazeem Ugbodaga Thousands of outdoor advertising practitioners and officials of the Lagos State Government have protested the ban on billboard…
Vote PDP Out Before It Kills Nigeria – Buhari
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, (rtd) on Thursday in Benin urged…
Boko Haram devise new tactics to attack Nigeria – FG
The Nigerian government said on Thursday it had uncovered plans by insurgents to use cobblers, also called shoe shiners, and…
Plot to stop 2015 general election thickens – APC claims
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress has claimed that Stop-Buhari-At-All-Cost campaigners are working tirelessly to scuttle the 2015…
Serena to battle Sharapova in Australia Open final
Arch-rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set up a dream Australian Open final Thursday while Andy Murray ground down Tomas…
Murray downs Berdych to reach Australia Open final
Britain’s Andy Murray stormed into his fourth Australian Open final with a commanding four-sets win over Czech Tomas Berdych on…
Why Buhari Deserves A Second Chance
General Muhammadu Buhari use to be many things in the past particularly as a military head of state. He made…
I will concentrate on rural development if re-elected, says Amosun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Wednesday promised to continue to commit the resources of the state for the development…
Jonathan’s rally in Rivers State, a waste of time – APC
Nigeria’s main opposition party has described Wednesday’s re-election campaign rally in Port Harcourt by President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples…
One dead at APC rally, as PDP, SDP clash over posters
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta One yet to be identified woman was shot to death last night during a melee at a political…
Amnesty’s allegations distractive, misleading, unfair – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said allegations by Amnesty International that military top brass were warned of Boko Haram’s attack on…
Buhari was never a dictator, says Orkar jailed for 18 months
Former Benue Commissioner for Transport, Mr Joseph Orkar, who was detained for eighteen months by the then military regime of…
Luis Figo announces intention to stand for FIFA presidency
Former Portugal and Real Madrid winger Luis Figo announced on Wednesday that he is to challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter in…
Barca beat nine-man Atletico in five-goal thriller
Neymar bagged a double as Barcelona twice came from behind to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa…
Pochettino calls for Spurs killer instinct against Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino said he was proud of his Tottenham Hotspur players after they reached the League Cup final but challenged…
Sharapova strolls into Australian Open final
Second seed Maria Sharapova powered into the Australian Open final with a straight sets 6-3, 6-2 demolition of 10th seeded…
Samsung posts first annual profit decline in three years
Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone maker, posted its first drop in annual net profit in three years Thursday, days…
2015: Ex-deputy Gov, 6 commissioners, others defect to APC
Mrs Pauline Tallen, former Plateau Deputy Governor, and six former Commissioners and Special Advisers (SAs), on Wednesday announced their decision…
David Mark is a hypocrite, says Labaran Maku
The Labaran Maku Campaign Organisation has replied some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, who accused him repeatedly of working…
Jimi Agbaje a confirmed tax evader, claims Fashola
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje is…
Jonathan breaches oath of office, supports ethnic warlords – APC CAMPAIGN
The All Progressive Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has slammed President Goodluck Jonathan for his usual complicity and alliance with…
Jonathan promises more devlopment if re-elected
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said that the Federal Government was determined to take development to all parts of the…
Nigeria can transmit power from 10 new sub-stations, says Sambo
Vice President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday insisted that Nigeria had the capacity to transmit additional power being generated by the…
Buhari’s Certificate: PDP to pass vote of no confidence on INEC – Fani-Kayode
The PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the issues surrounding the certificate…
Chad not scared of Boko Haram – Interior Minister
Chad’s Interior Minister Abderahim Bireme Hamid has said the country does not fear any reprisal attacks following its decision to…
Hausa was offered in 1961 WASC, says Cambridge
The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, now known as Cambridge Assessment, has confirmed that African language papers, including Hausa,…
Video: Group cautions Jonathan against insulting Buhari’s family
A group, Diaspora for Buhari has cautioned President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party against insulting the family members…