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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…
Boko Haram: Nigeria, neighbours meet on cross-border strategy
Foreign ministers of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroun, Benin Republic and Niger will meet in Abuja on Monday to agree on appropriate…
Schools in Kano to reopen 13 October
The Kano State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to reopen on Monday 13 October.…
Jonathan’s development of North Central will get him votes, Omotosho
Dr Mike Omotosho, the North Central Zonal Coordinator of Jonathan Actualisation Movement (JAM), on Sunday called on the people of…
Lagos steps up campaign to eliminate HIV transmission
The Lagos State Government is set for another round of campaign to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV…
Police warn Edo politicians against violence
The Edo Police Command on Sunday warned politicians against sponsoring and masterminding violence in the state. The warning was contained…
Lawyers call for release of abducted ex-NBA president
The Ikeja and Lagos branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday appealed to the abductors of ex-NBA President,…
Bayelsa Court Bars British Lawyer From Oil Spill Suit
Henry Ojelu Justice E.G. Omokuro of a Bayelsa State High Court, Sagbama Division, has restrained a British lawyer, Mr Martyn…
2015: I will not contest for Presidency – Saraki
Senator Bukola Saraki has declared that he will not run for presidency in 2015. The former Kwara state governor said…
I didn’t declare Suntai missing, says Taraba Ag Gov.
The acting governor Garba Umar said on Sunday that he never declared ailing Governor Danbaba Suntai missing. Umar offered the…
FIIRO to create 250,000 new jobs
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), says the institute has capacity to technically create about 250,000 direct jobs…
Community urges Rivers govt. to complete road project
The Elioparanwo Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers has urged the State Government to complete the five-kilometre road…
BOI disburses N692bn as loan in 10 years
The Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), Alhaji Rasheed Olaoluwa, said on Sunday that the bank has disbursed N692 billion…
Texas health worker with Ebola wore full protective gear
A Texas health care worker who treated a Liberian man who died of Ebola was wearing full protective gear but…
Bolton hire former Celtic boss Lennon
Championship strugglers Bolton appointed former Celtic boss Neil Lennon as their new manager on Sunday. Lennon had been looking for…
Hajj: Borno awarded best behaved state in Saudi Arabia
Borno state pilgrims has emerged the best behaved Nigerian state in terms of pilgrims behaviour and sanitary condition during this…
Eagles’ loss: Pinnick begs Nigerians to be patience
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Amaju Pinnick has reflected over the Super Eagles’ unimpressive outing against the Falcons…
Sex starved man attempts to burn lover’s house
Cyriacus Izuekwe A jilted man, Sunday Ishiaku has been arrested by the police and charged before Ijeshatedo court for allegedly…
Hamilton wins Russian GP, helps Mercedes to teams’ crown
Lewis Hamilton reeled off his fourth consecutive victory to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers’ title race and…
$1.1bn Oil Scandal: Jonathan tell us what you know, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently speak out and take action on the monumental…
I’ve delivered the dividends of democracy in Gombe – Dankwambo
Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe state has expressed satisfaction with his performance in the last three and a half years…