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Angry youths burn Jonathan’s campaign bus in Jos
Some angry youths on Saturday attacked and burnt a campaign bus branded with President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters at Zololo…
Buhari condemns attack on Jonathan’s campaign bus in Jos
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buahri has condemned an attack on the campaign bus of President…
I’ll provide electricity for businesses in Nigeria, says Buhari
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to provide electricity for businesses…
Experience, not age is most important for governance – Ladoja
Rasheed Ladoja, Accord Party’s (AP) governorship candidate in Oyo State, said Saturday that experience is needed in governance and not…
Late Puncheon goal gives Pardew dream start
Alan Pardew made the perfect start on his return to Crystal Palace as manager by overseeing a 2-1 comeback victory…
Chelsea beat Newcastle, goes two points clear
A below-par Chelsea claimed first place outright in the Premier League on Saturday by beating Newcastle United 2-0 at Stamford…
Konchesky fires Leicester past Aston Villa
Paul Konchesky fired Leicester to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday to give the Premier League strugglers a…
10-man Madrid back on track with Espanyol win
Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday, despite playing most of the second-half…
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo plane glides off Ghana runway
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane skidded off the tarmac on landing in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Saturday, the airports authority…
Car explosion kills two at Potiskum police station
At least two people were killed when a car exploded at a police station in Potiskum, northeast Nigeria, an officer…
Markovic’s strike edge Liverpool towards top four
Lazar Markovic scored the only goal as improving Liverpool provisionally closed to within four points of the Premier League’s top…
US condemns intensifying Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria
The United States condemned a spike in attacks in northeastern Nigeria by Boko Haram, urging all responsible for the “recurring…
Hamas condemns Charlie Hebdo terror attack
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas condemned Saturday the killing of 12 people in an attack on French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo’s…
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admits 10,922 students
The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, says it has admitted 10,922 students out of the 21,000 students that applied for admission during…
7,300 Nigerian refugees flee to Chad – UN
Some 7,300 Nigerian refugees had fled from Nigeria to Chad in the past 10 days, Mr Farthan Haq, a United…
Meet France’s most-wanted woman: Hayat Boumeddiene
A crossbow in her hands and covered top-to-toe in a black Islamic headwear and robe that leaves only her eyes…
Ban appoints Nigerian as Force Commander, UN mission in Liberia
United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on Friday, announced the appointment of Major General Salihu Uba of Nigeria as the Force…
Canada arrests two brothers on terrorism charges
Canadian police arrested two brothers on terrorism-related charges Friday, less than three months after the country suffered two Islamist-related attacks…
Three killed, 101 injured in S. Korea fire incident
Three people were killed and more than 100 injured in a fire that swept through an apartment building north of…
UPN adopts Jonathan as its presidential candidate
The Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) on Friday adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the Feb. 14…
Rivers PDP commends Jonathan, Mu’azu on presentation of flag to Wike
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the national leadership of the…
Australian newspaper publishes Mohammed cartoon
An Australian newspaper Saturday published a cartoon depicting the Prophet Mohammed arguing with Jesus, as it urged support for free…
I’ll use technology to fight corruption, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration will adopt improved technology to fight corruption in the country. Jonathan made the statement…
Kano govt. buys N17m worth of JAMB forms
The Kano State Government has approved over N17 million for the purchase of JAMB forms and training of candidates who…
PDP, the only party with women’s interest, says Patience Jonathan
Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s president on Friday, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only party that…
Gunman surrenders after taking hostages in France
A gunman took two women hostage in a jewellery store in the southern French city of Montpellier on Friday before…
FBI recommends charges against ex-CIA chief Petraeus
The FBI and US Justice Department prosecutors have recommended bringing felony charges against retired General David Petraeus for allegedly providing…
Paris hostages hid in fridges and sinks
From the father who hid his toddler inside a supermarket refrigerator to the employee who texted tactical information to police…
Martins-Kuye, Sarafa Ishola, others set to join APC
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta There are clearer indications that the former Minister of State for Finance, Chief Jubril Martins-Kuye may soon join…
US warns of global ‘terror’ threat after French attacks
The United States on Friday warned Americans to beware of “terrorist actions and violence” all over the world, following the…