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AUN offers special programme for Chibok girls
The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, has commenced a special education programme for 21 Chibok girls under its scholarship…
Niger Deputy Gov Dumps PDP For APC
Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
One dead in rare Taiwan airport shootout
A shootout outside an airport in central Taiwan apparently sparked by a man who punched a policeman killed one person…
Roger Federer beats Lu at Aussie Open
Swiss world number two Roger Federer had a tussle before dispatching Taiwan’s Lu Yen-Shun in straight sets at the Australian…
Football, News, Sports, World News
Iran stars warned over ‘selfies’ with women fans
Iran’s footballers have been warned they could face punishment if they take “selfie” pictures with female fans who have turned…
UNN suspends postgraduate programmes
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Sunday announced the indefinite suspension of its postgraduate programmes. The Public Relations Officer…
Speechwriters, the unsung stars behind US Presidents
Day after day from morning to night, a small cadre of wordsmiths searches for the right message, tone and cadence…
Nigeria emerges overall champion At Togo Junior Tennis Circuit
Nigeria reaffirmed its reputation as a major force in junior tennis in Africa by topping medal’s table at the 2015…
Over 1700 PDP members join APC in Sokoto
By Haladu Abubakar/Sokoto Over 1700 supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Turetat local government area of Sokoto state have…
Gerrard eyes glory against Chelsea in League Cup semi
Steven Gerrard’s quest for a golden send-off as Liverpool captain reaches a pivotal juncture on Tuesday when his side host…
Messi hat-trick keeps Barca in sight of Madrid
Lionel Messi struck a stunning hat-trick to ensure Barcelona maintained the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a…
I will retain 37 LCDAs in Lagos – Agbaje
The PDP governorship candidate for Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, on Sunday said that he would retain the 37 Local Council…
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FG reduces petrol pump price by N10
The Federal Government has announced the reduction of the fuel price of petrol from N97 per litre to N87 per…
Indonesian Ambassador summoned over execution of Nigerians
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Wali, on Sunday in Abuja summoned the Indonesian Ambassador to register Nigeria’s protest…
Clear issues concerning your health, PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
The north remains one of our strongholds – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that the North remains one of its strongholds where it had enjoyed massive support…
Lagos PDP Wants Ambode Disqualified From Gov Race
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the governorship candidate of the All…
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Jonathan Will Be Remembered For Almost Destroying Nigeria – Keyamo
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria-based human rights lawyer and indigene of the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria on Sunday hit hard at President…
Accident involving PDP and APC vehicles kills one, injures 12
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo state chapter, Saturday lost his life in a ghastly…
Israeli president calls on Abbas to renew peace talks
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Sunday urged his Palestinian counterpart to renew peace talks instead of pursuing efforts at the…
Boko Haram kidnaps 60 in deadly Cameroon attack
*Most of the captives are women, children Boko Haram fighters from Nigeria on Sunday kidnapped at least 60 people in…
Classy Arsenal defeat Man City 2-0
Santi Cazorla scored one goal and made another as Arsenal damaged Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge with a brilliant…
Kano sets up committee to checkmate bird flu
Kano State Government has set up a committee to checkmate the outbreak of bird flu in some parts of the…
APC guber candidate pledges zero tolerance for corruption
Niger State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Bello, says he will have zero tolerance for corruption in the state, if…
Nasarawa North will produce next governor, says Maku
Nasarawa state gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Labaran Maku, on Sunday said that it was the…
Mobilise members at grassroots, Shettima urges APC stakeholders
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno, on Sunday, urged APC stakeholders to go to the grassroots for mobilisation of members. He…
Ronaldo brace takes Real four points clear
Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off a week where he was named world player of the year for the third time scoring…
Eto’o ‘hugely missed’ by Cameroon, says Mbia
Cameroon skipper Stephane Mbia says the absence of Samuel Eto’o from this year’s Africa Cup of Nations is a blow…
Suicide bomber kills four at Potiskum bus station
A suicide bomber killed four people and wounded dozens Sunday in an attack at a bus station in Potiskum, northeastern…
Ahmed kicks off campaign, promises Kwara youths jobs
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has promised to create more jobs for youths in the state if re-elected. Ahmed made…