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US sanctions on North Korea after Sony hack
The United States imposed financial sanctions Friday on North Korea and several senior government officials in retaliation for a cyber…
Religion, ethnicity not basis for Jonathan’s reelection, says Akpabio
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom on Friday said that the 2015 general elections would make the country more united…
Speak the truth, don’t fuel violence, PDP tells politicians
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked politicians to rededicate themselves to peace, truth and respect for constituted authority as…
Dangote ranked among most admired, valuable African brands
Henry Ojelu Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has been ranked among Africa’s top 100 most admired and most valuable brands in…
LASG to convert water hyacinth into fertilizer
The Lagos State Public Advice Centre (PAC) said the state government would soon start the conversion of water hyacinth into…
President Jonathan’s Visit To IBB: Nigerians Will Decide…..
In the last week, I’ve been inundated with phone calls, text messages, tags, and all form of correspondence over the…
Cult rivalry claimed 36 lives in December 2014
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Investigations by journalists in Benin have revealed that no fewer than 36 cult rivalry-related deaths were recorded in…
Lavezzi, Cavani finally return to PSG
Attacking duo Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani finally returned to the Paris Saint-Germain training ground on Friday afternoon after missing…
Bordeaux hopeful over deal for Arsenal’s Sanogo
Bordeaux coach Willy Sagnol said on Friday that he is hopeful of completing a deal to sign Arsenal striker Yaya…
If Jonathan is president for 60 years, he can’t fight corruption, terrorism – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to use their votes to express their dissatisfaction with President Goodluck Jonathan…
Lantern causes Bangkok Airways flight cancellation
Bangkok Airways was forced to cancel a flight over the new year period after a traditional fire lantern was found…
How Many Presidential Jets Are Enough For A Child That Grew With No Shoes?
In the 2015 budget submitted to the National Assembly as reported by media outlets, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria with…
Senate Chief Whip wants Nigerians to live in peace
Senate Chief Whip, Bello Gwarzo, has stressed the need for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians to foster unity in the country.…
Spain bomb attack station evacuated after false alert
Madrid’s Atocha station, the scene of the worst terror attack in Spanish history, was evacuated Friday after a false alert…
I’ll leave Liverpool at end of season, says Gerrard
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard announced Friday he was leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a rollercoaster…
Egyptian gays living in fear under Sisi regime
Since the night police stormed into a Cairo bathhouse and dragged out a group of near-naked men, Hassan Sherif fears…
Cai Mingzhao appointed head of Xinhua news agency
China has appointed a top official of the ruling party’s propaganda department as president of the Xinhua news agency, the…
My PDP governorship ambition still intact, says Labaran Maku
Labaran Maku, the immediate past Minister of Information, on Thursday, said that his ambition to contest in the 2015 governorship…
Eid-el-Maulud: Jonathan calls for special prayers
President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to commemorate…
Kano Police arrest 482 robbery suspects, recover 125 vehicles
The police command in Kano State said it arrested 482 armed robbery suspects and recovered 85 arms and 546 ammunition…
China New Year stampede victims mainly young women
China on Friday mourned the 36 dead from a New Year’s Eve crush on Shanghai’s famed waterfront, as the city…
Five players to watch in January transfer market
The winter transfer market opens in Europe’s leading leagues on Friday and Saturday. Here are five players to look out…
Gerrard set to leave Liverpool
Steven Gerrard is set to make the shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season,…
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Buhari cannot bring any change, says PDP National Secretary
Prof. Wale Oladipo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, has said that General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress…
I support the creation of a new state, says Sambo
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Thursday said he was personally in support of the creation of New Gurara State out of…
Kane the hero as Tottenham humiliate Chelsea
Harry Kane starred as Tottenham Hotspur crushed Chelsea 5-3 in a New Year’s Day blockbuster to leave Jose Mourinho’s side…
Wenger confronted by angry fan during Arsenal loss
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was confronted by an angry supporter during his side’s 2-0 loss at Southampton in the Premier…
Maasai kill six lions after livestock attack
Angry Maasai herders in Tanzania killed six lions that had attacked livestock, in the latest clash between man and beast…
Insurgency: Yuguda urges Bauchi residents to be vigilant
Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State on Thursday urged residents of the state to be vigilant and support security agents…
Murray, Wawrinka move into Abu Dhabi semi-finals
Andy Murray set up a Mubadala World Tennis Championship semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal when he battled to a hard-earned…