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Madagascar arrests ex-leader Ravalomanana on return from exile
Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana was arrested on Monday shortly after his return from exile in South Africa, local radio…
Winnie Mandela to undergo surgery
Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is to be admitted to hospital to undergo surgery, her daughter said on Monday. “Wishing…
Dangote sues Zambian minister over bribe claim
Dangote Industries Zambia is suing the country’s labour minister, Fackson Shamenda, for defamation after he claimed that a senior company…
Jean Tirole wins Nobel Economics Prize
French economist Jean Tirole won the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday, for his analysis of big companies, market power and…
Obiano to rebuild 1,300 classroom blocks
In furtherance of the continuity policy and the rebuilding process in the education sector in Anambra state, Governor Willie Obiano…
In Picture: TB Joshua supporters protest in court Monday
Henry Ojelu Supporters of Prophet TB Joshua, General Overseer, Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, staged a peaceful protest today…
Buruji Kashamu Joins Senatorial Race
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Chairman Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest, Prince Buruji Kashamu has joined…
Ogoni seek divine intervention to produce next governor
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ogoni people has resort to divine intervention to ensure that an Ogoni occupies the Rivers State Government…
Obasanjo’s statement a cocktail of lies, deceit – Buruji Kashamu
Buruji Kashamu, Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mobilisation Committee in the Southwest has dismissed being wanted or indicted in…
AC Milan, Essien blast Nigeria media over Ebola reports
AC Milan has “categorically denied” that Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has contracted Ebola while on national team duty. Reports in…
First US Ebola infection result of ‘protocol breach’
A Texas health care worker has become the first person to contract Ebola on American soil, authorities confirmed Sunday, blaming…
Five countries set to join UN’s ‘top table’
Years of campaigning for a seat at the world’s “top table” come to a head this week when elections are…
I’m not infected by Ebola, says Michael Essien
AC Milan midfielder, Michael Essien has dismissed rumours that he is infected with the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. The Ghanaian…
Pistorius back in court for pre-sentencing arguments
Fallen paralympic hero Oscar Pistorius returns to court Monday at the start of his sentencing hearing after he was convicted…
English health workers in first strike for 32 years
Workers in England’s state-run National Health Service go on strike on Monday for the first time since 1982 following a…
No One Injuired in Amosun’s convoy accident – Aide
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Contrary to report published by some newspapers and online publications Sunday afternoon that two persons were injured when…
I Have Nothing With PDP Again – Olusegun Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As the preparations for the 2015 general elections gathers momentum, former president of Nigeria and ex-Chairman, Board of…
Police arrests 23 over killing of seven ‘witches’
Tanzanian police have charged 23 people with murder after seven villagers were burned alive on suspicion of witchcraft. Though the…
Hundreds in memorial for British hostage killed by IS
Hundreds gathered for a memorial service for Alan Henning, the British hostage beheaded by Islamic State jihadists, celebrating the aid…
18 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Guinea
The death toll from an overcrowded wooden boat that sunk off the south coast of Guinea has risen to 18,…
Liberia health workers to go on strike over Ebola pay
Healthcare workers in Liberia, the country hit hardest by the Ebola epidemic, will go on strike from Monday to demand…
Costa scores at last as Spain beat Luxembourg
Diego Costa bagged his first goal for Spain as the champions got the defence of their European title back on…
We’re running Nigeria’s economy effectively – Okonjo-Iweala
The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday assured the international community that the Federal Government had put necessary…
CBN to strengthen banks through policies, regulations
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said on Sunday that the apex bank would continue to make policies that…
2015: I’ll resign as minister soon, says Maku
The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, said on Sunday that he would soon quit his position as minister to…
Night guard murdered over revenue collection crisis
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A security night guard at the popular Lagos Street market in Benin, identified as Oboh John, has reportedly…
2015: Maku promises women over 35% of appointments
Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, on Sunday promised to allocate over 35 per cent political appointments in his administration…
I’ll sell Jigawa Airport when I’m governor, says Aspirant
Alhaji Faruk Aliyu, former member of the House of Representatives, has said that he would sell the Dutse Airport if…
Rooney’s strike sees off resilient Estonia
Wayne Rooney spared Roy Hodgson’s blushes as the England captain’s fine free-kick secured a 1-0 win against 10-man Estonia in…