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Nationwide blackout hits Bangladesh
A nationwide power blackout hit Bangladesh on Saturday after a transmission line failed, the government said. Engineers “are working to…
US judge says nurse can leave home in Ebola row
A US judge ruled Friday that a nurse quarantined by her home state after treating Ebola patients in Africa could…
Hello Kitty celebrates 40th birthday
Hello Kitty, Japan’s global icon of cute, marked her 40th anniversary on Saturday with a human-size version of the feline…
Bomb wounds three in Egyptian capital
A bomb hidden in a rubbish bin wounded three people in the Egyptian capital before dawn on Saturday, the interior…
Mubi: Police warn residents against rumour mongering
The Adamawa Police Command on Friday warned residents of the state against spreading unfounded rumour that often leads to panic.…
FOI Act not binding on 36 states, court rules
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, ruled that the 36 states of the federation cannot be made to…
Policeman kills immigration officer
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, Mr Gabriel Adaji, has confirmed the death of an immigration officer shot by a…
Jega to sanction political parties for violating election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will soon apply sanctions for non-compliance with its timetable for the 2015…
Jonathan, most performing president since independence – Okupe
Dr Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, said on Friday that President Goodluck Jonathan,…
NUPENG, PENGASSAN gives FG 14 days ultimatum
Two industrial unions in the oil and gas sector on Friday gave the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to intervene…
2015: More Nigerians will vote Jonathan, says Abba Morro
Minister of Interior, Abba Morro has given assurance that the gains of the transformation agenda will give President Goodluck Jonathan…
Lagos, no go area for criminals, says Commissioner of Police
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Kayode Aderanti, on Friday declared the state as a “no-go-area” for criminals…
Senzo Meyiwa: One suspected killer arrested, charged
A suspect appeared in court on Friday over the slaying of South African football captain Senzo Meyiwa, whose murder during…
What You Are Eating, Could Be Killing You
Every one of us make life critical decisions each day. With each meal, we are determining our short term and…
Tambuwal Asks Court To Stop PDP From Removing Him As Speaker
Felix Nnamdi/Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Tambuwal and his party, the All Progresives Congress, APC, on…
Rooney passed fit to face Man City
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has been passed fit for the Manchester derby on Sunday, manager Louis van Gaal said…
NSE market indices record further depreciation
Weekly activities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended on a negative note on Friday as market indicators recorded a…
Landlord gets 3-year jail term for evicting tenant with force
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a landlord, Iyabo Adakeja, (47), to three years imprisonment for removing a tenant’s…
Zidane cleared to coach during appeal
Zinedine Zidane has been cleared to continue coaching Real Madrid’s reserve side while the Spanish Court of Arbitration for Sport…
Agbim To Lead Home Eagles For Uyo Stadium Opening Tie
Gombe United goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim will lead the Super Eagles Team B, otherwise known as the Home Based Super Eagles…
Clashes in West Bank after Muslim prayers
Clashes erupted in the West Bank Friday after weekly Muslim prayers while security forces deployed heavily around Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa…
Technical Committee accepts Amodu’s plea for Keshi
The process for the return of Mr. Stephen Keshi as Head Coach of the Super Eagles appeared complete on Friday…
Keshi invites Uche, 24 others for Congo, South Africa matches
Taiwo Adelu Coach Stephen Keshi has called up 25 players for the must-win 2015 Cup of Nations qualifying matches against…
Gerrard leaves Rodgers with more questions to answer
Just when Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers thought he had had enough of answering awkward questions about controversial striker Mario Balotelli…
El-Rufai picks form, says guber aspiration not do-or-die
Malam Nasiru El Rufai, former FCT Minister, on Friday obtained the APC nomination forms to contest for the 2015 governor…
NBA, lawyers fault withdrawal of Tambuwal’s security aides
Some lawyers in Lagos on Friday faulted the withdrawal of the security aides of the Speaker of the House of…
Gov Suswam swears in high court judge
Governor Gabriel Suswan of Benue State on Friday sworn-in Mrs Theresa Shija as a high court judge in the state.…
Bus Driver Jailed For Driving Against Traffic
Kazeem Ugbodaga A driver of a commuter bus, locally called danfo, has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment by the…
In Pictures: Women Arise mark 200 Days of #BringBackOurGirls
Photos By Idowu Ogunleye Women Arise organised a rally to mark 200 days of Chibok girls abduction. The peaceful rally…
NBC,Coca-Cola challenge CPC, kicks against abuse of court process
Nigeria Bottling Company and Coca Cola Nigeria could challenge the recent court case instituted by the office of the Attorney…