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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…
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…