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Obama taken to hospital, treats sore throat
President Barack Obama was taken to hospital Saturday to treat a sore throat, the White House said, stressing it was…
Nigeria detains Russian plane carrying weapons
Nigerian security operatives at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, on Saturday seized a Russian plane carrying arms…
Ibrahimovic’s goals takes PSG top
Paris Saint-Germain leapfrogged Marseille into top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday by coming from behind to beat Nantes 2-1…
Record-breaking Ronaldo leads Real to new height
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a record 23rd hat-trick in La Liga and his 200th goal in the Spanish top flight as…
Pope says ‘Christians are being driven from Mideast’
Pope Francis said Saturday Christians are being “driven from the Middle East” in a message to Iraqi Christians forced to…
Cisse brace ends Chelsea’s unbeaten start
Substitute Papiss Cisse scored twice as leaders Chelsea’s hopes of completing the Premier League season unbeaten were dashed by a…
Putin, Hollande in surprise Ukraine talks amid warship controversy
French President Francois Hollande will make an unscheduled stop in Moscow on Saturday to discuss the Ukraine crisis with his…
Miracle for six left blind by cataract surgery
Doctors may be able to restore the vision of at least six of the 20 people blinded by botched free…
US, S.African hostages killed in Yemen rescue bid
American journalist Luke Somers and a South African hostage were killed on Saturday during a failed attempt by US forces…
APC gubernatorial candidate promises rural development
Alhaji Abubakar Bello, winner of All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Niger, said he would focus attention on rural…
Sam Smith, Beyonce, Pharrell top Grammy nominations
Newcomer Sam Smith joined Beyonce and Pharrell Williams on Friday to lead in nominations for the Grammy Awards, with the…
Deputy comptroller of prisons turns inmate for N1.4m theft
A High Court sitting in Okene, Kogi state, has sentenced a Deputy Comptroller of Prisons, Joseph Idachaba, to seven years…
#BringBackOurGirls: AU envoy set to have talks with Nigeria
The Africa Union (AU) has announced plans to engage Nigeria’s Federal Government and other stakeholders in a fresh effort to…
I’ll make Kaduna great again – El Rufai
Nasir el-Rufai, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kaduna state said he and his team will make Kaduna great…
Police alert public on activities of impersonators
The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Mr Ken Nwosu, has advised members of the public to be wary…
Fake INEC officials hijack ad-hoc staff recruitment
Fraudsters posing as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recruitment officers are now collecting money from unsuspecting individuals in Zamfara…
Vintage Dimitar Berbatov leads Monaco to victory
Veteran Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov scored a brace as Monaco warmed up for a decisive Champions League date with a 2-0…
NPA Open: Enosoregbe, Agugbom Land In Finals As Babalola Bows Out In Doubles
Damilare Okunola/ Abuja Nigeria’s number one male tennis player, Clifford Enosoregbe lived up to his pre-tournament billing by fighting his…
Amaechi to renovate burnt Port Harcourt market, compensate trader
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has promised to renovate…
Orelope-Adefulire Pulls Out Of Senatorial Race
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has announced her withdrawal from the race to contest the ticket of…
Obanikoro congratulates Ambode, looks forward to robust rivalry
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has congratulated Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress on his emergence as his party’s governorship candidate.…
Army wipes Boko Haram out of Mubi
The Defence Headquarters on Friday in Abuja said that Nigerian troops operating in the North-East had on Thursday completed the…
Akele wins NCP Lagos governorship primary election
The National Conscience Party (NCP) has declared Mr Ayodele Akele the winner of its Lagos state governorship primary election held…
Louis van Gaal plays down Koeman rift
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has played down talk of a rift with Southampton boss Ronald Koeman before the…
Natures Gentle Touch empowers youths with professional skills
As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative and vision to give back to the society, international hair care brand,…
Court Dismisses ‘Deportation’ Case Against Lagos Govt
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today dismissed a Fundamental Right application filed by Incorporated Trustees of…
Sierra Leone to jail ‘entire families’ in Ebola crackdown
Sierra Leone warned on Friday it would jail entire families if Ebola victims who appeared to have been washed after…
NPA Open: Idokos, Enosoregbe Light Up Semis As Babalola Enters Doubles Final
Damilare Okunola/ Abuja Candy Idoko and Emmanuel Idoko will light up the Package B Arena of the National Stadium with…
Guardiola, Loew welcome goal-line technology in Germany
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola and Germany’s Joachim Loew have both welcomed the decision to introduce goal-line technology into the…
World Record: Star To Build Largest Bottle Tree In The World
Nigeria’s leading beer brand, Star is set to build the largest bottle tree in the world made with 3000 beer…