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Two explosions rip through Maiduguri market
Two explosions ripped through a market in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday, witnesses said, nearly a week after…
2015: Jonathan will sustain transformation agenda – ex-NAN board member
A former board member of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Sa’idu Gumburawa, has said that the re-election of…
Suleiman Abba: The Man Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Recent activities of Suleiman Abba, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, put the country’s democracy in danger Just like his…
UPDATE: Explosions, gunfire in Damaturu, as military, Boko Haram face off
Explosions and gunfire rocked Damaturu, capital of Yobe state on Monday, in a suspected Boko Haram attack that targeted police,…
Policeman, cultist killed in cult clash
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Barely 48 hours after about 10 persons were shot and killed by unknown gunmen yesterday, at Omoku,the…
China says nearly 500,000 living with HIV
The World Health Organization issued a call to action to China Monday over HIV/AIDS as government figures said nearly half…
Xbox Japan chief resigns after poor sales
The head of Microsoft’s Xbox business in Japan has stepped down, but the firm said the move was not linked…
Damaturu under fierce attack by Boko Haram
Damaturu, capital of Yobe state is under fierce attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters who according to eyewitnesses and fleeing…
Ashiru’s Death is a Painful Loss, says Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has described the death of former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga…
Another Amosun’s Aide Defects to SDP, APC Primaries Postponed
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Internal crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ogun state has hit another low as one…
Its ‘I Do Day’ In Rio: Nearly 4,000 tie the knot
It was Rio’s biggest mass wedding: a total of 1,960 couples who exchanged vows Sunday in a hall next to…
Barcelona snatch crucial win against Valencia
Barcelona closed to within two points of leaders Real Madrid as Sergio Busquets’s stoppage time handed them a 1-0 win…
Orji slashes fees at Abia State University by 20%
The education friendly Governor of Abia state, Chief Theodore Orji, has approved 20 per cent reduction across board in the…
IS jihadists suffer heavy losses in Syria’s Kobane
Islamic State group jihadists battling for control of the Syrian town of Kobane suffered some of their heaviest losses yet…
Pope calls on Muslim leaders to condemn Islamist terror
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Muslim leaders worldwide to “clearly” condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam. In…
Kano Mosque Blast is sin against God, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has condemned the triple bomb blasts that ripped through the Grand mosque in Kano during Friday 28 November…
Klopp refuses to quit as Dortmund crash again
Jurgen Klopp insisted Sunday he will not quit as Borussia Dortmund coach despite his team suffering their eighth league defeat…
Hollande criticized for saying African leaders cling to power
France does not want to preach democracy to its former colonies, President Francois Hollande said Sunday after taking flak for…
Atletico Madrid win marred by fan’s death
Champions Atletico Madrid went second in La Liga with a 2-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna, but the game was…
Soldado’s barren run ends as soaring Spurs beat Everton
Roberto Soldado’s near six-hour wait for a competitive goal finally came to end as he scored the winner in Tottenham…
2015: Ogboru emerges Labour guber candidate in Delta
Chief Great Ogboru, a governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) has emerged the party’s flag bearer for the 2015…
2015: Atiku storms Gombe, Yobe solicits support from delegates
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and APC presidential aspirant, has solicited the support of party delegates for his ambition…
Mosque Blast: FG to supply blood to Kano hospitals
The Federal Government has promised to supply hospitals in Kano with blood, to save the lives of victims of the…
Pellegrini proud as Man City revives title bid
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praised his side’s all-round display after they overcame a disallowed penalty appeal and a red…
JNI calls on Muslims to fight Boko Haram
Nigeria’s top Islamic body accused authorities Sunday of failing to protect citizens from Boko Haram extremists and urged Muslims “to…
Dakuku pledges to build on foundation laid by Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress, APC governorship aspirant in Rivers state, Hon. Dakuku Adol-Peterside has said that Governor…
Nigerian Table Tennis Stars Fight For President’s Cup N1.8m Prize
As part of efforts to inspire players to aim high, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) is staking N1.8m for…
N5.7m Prize Money NPA Open Begins
The main draw of the 1st Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) Tennis Championship will serve off in Abuja Monday with 100…
Your visit to Southwest is belated, Afenifere tells Jonathan
Eromosele Ebhomele A pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) on Sunday described the visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to the…
Rampaging gunmen kill 10 in Omoku Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Omoku the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government of Rivers state host to oil and gas companies was…