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Grant hails Ghana ‘great’ Asamoah Gyan
Ghana coach Avram Grant hailed Asamoah Gyan after the Black Stars’ captain struck a last-gasp winner against Algeria on Friday…
My sister died of heart related ailment – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said his sister, late Madam Nancy Oleic- Jonathan died of a heart related ailment. The…
Plateau Deputy Governor says he’s still in PDP
Deputy Governor Ignatius Longjan of Plateau on Friday denied defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives…
UNILAG lifts ban on students’ unionism
Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday said they had lifted the ban on students’ unionism. The Vice-Chancellor,…
At N87 per litre, FG still subsidises petrol – PPPRA
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) on Friday said that Federal Government was still subsidising the current pump price…
I’ll reply APC at the appropriate time, says Mbu
Joseph Mbu, outgoing AIG Zone 7, has promised to respond to allegations by the APC that he was deployed to…
INEC to provide telephones at polling centres
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara on Friday said it would provide emergency telephone lines at all the…
Impress Nigerians, don’t be partisan – IG tells Police
One of the ways the Police can impress voters and Nigerians during the forthcoming elections is to discharge their duties…
Schurrle will only move if the fee is ‘phenomenal’ – Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday that it will take a “phenomenal” offer for him to sell out-of-favour German…
No need for UN or AU forces against Boko Haram, says Dasuki
Nigeria’s national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki on Friday ruled out the need for a United Nations or African Union-backed force…
Politicians campaign a turn-off for Lagos’ young voters
Nigeria’s politicians are out courting young voters but many of them are too preoccupied with trying to eke out a…
South Africa’s disgraced ex-police chief dies
South Africa’s former police commissioner Jackie Selebi, a onetime senior ANC official, diplomat and Interpol president tarnished by a conviction…
Zuma calls for order as 153 arrested for looting
South African President Jacob Zuma has called for order to be restored after mobs looted dozens of stores owned by…
Elections must hold as scheduled, says Gov Wamakko
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state has described the call by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, for the extension…
Money saved from corruption to be spent on development, says Buhari
The APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari said his party would pour the money saved from corrupt practices on education, health…
Tension brews in PH: Amaechi Vs PDP over use of stadium
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Tension is now brewing in Rivers state following the insistence of the Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi,…
Federer dumped from Aussie Open as Murray, Bouchard survive
A stunned Roger Federer was dumped out of the Australian Open Friday in his worst showing since 2001 as Andy…
Election debates will help Nigerians choose better candidate – NEDG
The Board of Trustees, Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG), said in Abuja on Thursday that debates would enable the electorate…
Saudis take to Twitter to mourn King Abdullah
Joining a swarm of Saudis taking to social media on Friday, veteran news broadcaster Abdullah al-Shihri said he would have…
I commend the peaceful conduct of PDP supporters – Shekarau
The Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, on Thursday commended supporters of PDP for their peaceful conduct during the presidential…
Obama hails late Saudi king as warm and candid friend
US President Barack Obama on Thursday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah as a bold leader and valued friend…
King Abdullah of Saudi is dead
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died on Friday and was replaced by Crown Prince Salman, the OPEC-kingpin’s royal court…
Espanyol close in on Cup semis after Sevilla victory
Espanyol have one foot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after a surprise 3-1 win over Europa League…
Tunisia top table with dramatic win
Tunisia put power cuts and flooding behind them to seize the Group B initiative Thursday at the 2015 Africa Cup…
CAF to announce 2017 Africa Cup hosts in April
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed on Thursday that the hosts for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations will…
Oshiomhole asks Oba of Benin to bless APC candidates
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Thursday presented All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidates in the state before the Oba of…
I’ll use anti-corruption money for power, health, water – Buhari
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to use the monies from anti-corruption to…
Future generations will acclaim Jonathan’s administration, says Sambo
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Thursday in Abuja stated that the Federal Government’s commitment to improved service delivery will make Nigeria…
FG committed to improved service delivery – Sambo
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Thursday in Abuja reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to public service reforms and improved service delivery…
Vote Jonathan, get Ibadan State, Akinjide tells voters
The people of Oyo state have been urged to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan and all Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP)…