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Robber takes two hostage at jewellery store in south French city
A gunman robbed a jewellery store in the southern French city of Montpellier on Friday and took two women hostage,…
Boko Haram clash with Nigerian troops in Damaturu
Boko Haram gunmen fought running battles with Nigerian troops on the streets of the northeastern city of Damaturu on Friday,…
British preacher Abu Hamza jailed for life in US
A United States judge sentenced British hate preacher Abu Hamza on Friday to life behind bars for 11 terrorism and…
Jonathan a clueless, bare-face liar, says MEND
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to name the “persons” he…
MEND attempted to assassinate me, says Jonathan
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has claimed that the leader of a home-grown militant group currently serving time in South Africa…
I’ll support, produce many entrepreneurs, says Buhari
General Mohammadu Buhari, the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, on Friday promised to develop infrastructure and encourage entrepreneurship spirit…
Edo police command threatens to arrest, prosecute cult group leaders
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo, has threatened to henceforth arrest and prosecute leaders of the…
38 million Nigerians have received their PVC – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 38 million Nigerians have received their Permanent Voters Card. This…
US teen who tried to join IS hit with terror charge
A US teen arrested at a Chicago airport while trying to join up with Islamic State fighters in Iraq and…
Two Charlie Hebdo suspects killed in assault
Two brothers suspected of slaughtering 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo magazine were killed Friday when elite police stormed the…
Car chase, hostage drama as Paris massacre suspects cornered
Two brothers suspected of slaughtering 12 people in an unprecedented jihadist attack in France held one person hostage on Friday…
Indian police probe politician for claiming Paris massacre justified
Indian police said Friday they were investigating a regional political leader who reportedly justified the massacre at France’s satirical weekly…
Muslims condemn Paris massacre at Bangladesh’s mini-Hajj
Muslims attending one of the world’s largest religious gatherings joined the chorus of condemnation Friday over the deadly attack on…
Super Falcons wins best women national team award
Nigeria on Thursday won the best women national team award at the 2014 Globacom CAF awards in Lagos. The Nigeria’s…
10 Million Nigerian Children Are Uneducated – Gbajabiamila
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Vice Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prof. Ibrahim Gbajabiamila has revealed that over 10 million Nigerians are…
Rebels slaughtered hundreds in S.Sudan – UN
Rebels in South Sudan slaughtered at least 353 civilians in April last year, including people sheltering in a mosque, hospital…
Nigerian troops trying to recapture Baga, others – FG
The Federal Government said on Thursday that troops were working hard to free Baga and other towns captured by the…
Cuba frees 35 political prisoners, improves relationship with US
At least 35 Cuban political prisoners have been released in the last two days, dissident leaders said Thursday, as Cuba…
Seven shot dead at Venezuelan funeral
Gunmen opened fire at mourners during a burial in Venezuela on Thursday, killing seven people and leaving five wounded, authorities…
If not for Jonathan’s intervention in agriculture, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said that the timely intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan in agriculture had placed…
Prince Ali’s FIFA bid doomed, say Asia chiefs
Asia’s top sports leaders on Friday refused to back Prince Ali bin Al Hussein’s election challenge to FIFA president Sepp…
2015: Nigerians will determine our action in the oil sector – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that Nigerians will be allowed to determine the decision its government will make…
PIB will address ‘perceived’ anomalies in oil sector, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), when passed by the National Assembly and…
MEND endorsement of Buhari angers presidency
The Presidency has dismissed the alleged endorsement of General Muhammadu Buhari, the APC candidate in the Feb. 14 presidential election…
Buhari visits Ogoniland, vows to implement UNEP report, others
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Former Head of State and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Major General Muhammadu Buhari,…
PDP campaigning with lies, divisive issues, says Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the Peoples Democratic Party has begun a campaign of lies to deceive the…
Man Utd sign former Barcelona keeper Valdes
Manchester United signed former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an 18-month contract on Thursday. Valdes left Barcelona, where he had…
Mourinho charged with misconduct
Jose Mourinho was charged with misconduct by the Football Association on Thursday after the Chelsea manager made a series of…
Obuah lauds Ikwerre people for dumping APC
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The chairman, Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Felix Obuah, expressed gratitude to the…
Boko Haram destroys at least 16 towns, villages in Borno
Boko Haram razed at least 16 towns and villages in a renewed assault after capturing a key military base in…