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Funke Akindele set to sue Linda Ikeji
The management company of actress, Funke Akindele, has condemned in strong terms an unwarranted post by blogger, Linda Ikeji, ascribing…
Van Persie unsure over long-term United future
Robin van Persie admits he doesn’t know if he will be offered a new contract when his current deal expires…
Ten dead, 13 injured in Greek fighter jet crash in Spain
A Greek fighter jet crashed Monday on takeoff at a military airbase in Spain housing a NATO training centre for…
Oyo SDP guber candidate to assist fire victims
Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, has pledged to assist victims of the Supply and…
We won’t deploy our personnel to North-East zone – EU
The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission in Nigeria has said that it will not deploy its personnel to the…
PDP is only political party with no landlord and tenant, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday described his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the “only truly democratic party…
Nigerian troops kill more Boko Haram fighters
Coordinated ground and air mop up activities by military personnel in the aftermath of diversionary terrorists attacks on Maiduguri and…
A vote for Jonathan, a vote for press freedom – Akinjide
Jumoke Akinjide, the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday said that a vote for President Goodluck…
We’ll construct 20,000km tarred roads, if re-elected, says Sambo
Vice-President Namadi Sambo said on Monday that the PDP-led Federal Government would construct additional 20,000 km of tarred roads in…
Oshiomhole approves 27.5% allowance for teachers
Governor Adams Oshiomhole has approved the payment of 27.5 per cent Teachers’ Special Allowance and implementation of other demands of…
Facebook unveils ‘lite’ app in Nigeria, other emerging markets
Facebook said Monday it is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app for mobile phones with poor-quality Internet connections…
Giresse ‘surprised’ at Sakho West Ham comeback
Senegal coach Alain Giresse on Monday admitted his “surprise” on hearing that striker Diafra Sakho had returned to action for…
WikiLeaks accuses Google of handing over emails to US
Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks on Monday accused Google of handing over the emails and electronic data of its senior staff to…
IS urges new attacks after Charlie Hebdo killings
The Islamic State jihadist group Monday urged Muslims to carry out new attacks after the targeting of France’s Charlie Hebdo…
Caleb University, a model for others – Prof Osibanjo
Professor Oladele Osibanjo has stated that Caleb University, Imota, Lagos has the potential to be a model for other private…
Eleven killed, including journalists, in South Sudan ambush
Eleven people, including four journalists working for South Sudan’s state-run media, have been killed in an ambush in the remote…
Resurgent Venus beat Azarenka to progress
Serena Williams and sister Venus displayed all their fighting qualities to stay alive at the Australian Open Monday along with…
Shettima sad after Boko Haram attacks on Maiduguri, Monguno
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday expressed sadness over Sunday’s attempted attack on Maiduguri by suspected insurgents. Shettima said…
Hackers target Malaysia Airlines, threaten data dump
The website of Malaysia Airlines was commandeered for several hours on Monday by hackers who referenced the Islamic State jihadists…
Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as army lifts curfew
A curfew imposed in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday,…
Nishikori beats Ferrer to set up clash against Wawrinka
Japanese superstar Kei Nishikori swept into the last eight at the Australian Open Monday to tee up a pivotal match…
Japanese hostage killing Abe’s fault – China paper
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to blame for the death of a hostage at the hands of the Islamic…
Hollande congratulates Tspiras on Greek election victory
France’s President Francois Hollande congratulated Alexis Tsipras on his radical left party Syriza’s victory in Greek elections Sunday, the French…
Nigeria’s gas supply market hits 2bn cfbd – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says Nigeria has grown its gas supply market from 300 million to two billion…
APC, Buhari Campaign Organisation condemn attack on Jonathan’s convoy
Alhaji Uba Nana, Chairman, Bauchi State Chapter of APC, and the state’s Chapter of Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO), have condemned…
We are fighting corruption, says President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday in Lagos that his administration remained very resolute in the fight against corruption in…
Oyedepo, Adeboye, others leading millions astray
For the benefit of those who have been too busy to read the Holy Bible of late, I will open…
Liverpool smell Chelsea blood as Wembley lingers
With Chelsea reeling from FA Cup humiliation, Liverpool will visit Stamford Bridge for their League Cup semi-final second leg on…
I want to remain at Chelsea after playing career – Drogba
Didier Drogba said Sunday he wanted to remain a member of the Chelsea “family” beyond the end of the current…
Wenger warns Cup favourites Arsenal
Arsene Wenger believes the weekend’s series of FA Cup shocks represent a “warning” for his Arsenal side. The Cup-holders avoided…