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Indian singer blasted for saying women in jeans cause trouble
A well-known Indian playback singer drew widespread criticism on Friday for saying women who wear jeans were creating “trouble” for…
Ebola strikes fourth American as UN steps up response
The US prepared Friday to fly home a cameraman who contracted Ebola in Liberia, as the head of the UN’s…
Eid-el-Kabir: Osogbo motor parks record large number of travellers
A large number of passengers, travelling to various parts of the country for the Eid-el-kabir celebration, was recorded on Friday…
NDLEA raises alarm over drug scourge in Anambra
Mr Sule Momodu, Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra, said on Friday that the illicit…
Edo prison inmates acquire computer engineering skill
Jethro Ibileke/Benin No fewer than 23 inmates of the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS), were Thursday empowered with computer engineering skills…
EU condemns new Israeli settlements in east Jerusalem
The European Union on Friday condemned an Israeli plan to build 2,610 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem, calling…
David Cameron ahead in polls after two years
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives on Friday took the lead in a YouGov opinion poll for the first time…
Welbeck slams Man United over wing role
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck has aimed a barb at former employers Manchester United by suggesting they hampered his development by…
PDP chieftain bags life imprisonment for raping pregnant woman
Obafemi Kolawole, a political associate to Chief Ganiyu Oladiran, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Ilesa, was on 23 September…
Tears, prayers as 1.4 million Muslims mark peak of hajj
Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj by about 1.4 million believers from around the…
EFCC appeals court ruling in favour of Ikuforiji
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday appealed against the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos…
Sharks killed after Australian surfer loses hands in attack
Two great white sharks have been caught and killed off Western Australia, officials said Friday, after an attack in which…
APC Primaries: Atiku welcomes Buhari competition
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar yestersday welcomed the decision of General Muhammadu Buhari to join the contest for the All…
APC restrained from conducting primaries in Kano
A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday restrained the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) from parading itself as…
Injured Serena withdraws in China, unsure about season
China Open champion Serena Williams spoke of her frustration at withdrawing early from a second consecutive tournament Friday, but said…
West African Power Industry Award ceremony holds November
West Africa’s leading utility and energy professionals and projects are to be honoured at the annual West African Power Industry…
Diamond Woman Enterprise holds first seminar in Ibadan
Diamond Woman proposition, an initiative by Diamond Bank PLC aimed at empowering women economically, launched the first edition of its…
Moisturising newborns prevents allergies – Study
Applying moisturiser to a newborn baby’s skin could help prevent eczema and even food allergies in later life, possibly offering…
Political parties laud INEC on notice of elections
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) on Thursday commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely release…
Associated Airline crash survivor cries out for compensation
Ms. Oluwatoyin Samson, cabin crew with Associated Airlines, who survived the 3 October, 2013 crash of one of the planes…
Ebola: 7,178 cases, 3,338 deaths recorded in West Africa
The United Nations on Thursday said the number of cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa had risen…
Emir urges Katsina elite to shun envy
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, has urged the elite in Katsina to avoid envying each other and unite…
US lifts 40-year arms ban to boost Vietnam sea defense
In a decision likely to anger China, the US is partly lifting a 40-year ban on arms sales to former…
Cameron arrives Kabul on unannounced visit
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Kabul Friday on an unannounced visit, becoming the first world leader to hold…
Presidency disowns support group
The presidency on Thursday in Abuja denied having any link with a group, Presidential View and Endorsement Platform, allegedly canvassing…
Plateau Govt releases N95m for EVD control
The Plateau government has released N95 million in its effort to control the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in…
Eto’o rescues point for Everton, Tottenham held
Samuel Eto’o popped up with just eight minutes remaining to hand Everton a precious point from a 1-1 draw with…
Vaccinated’ mosquitos released in Rio to combat dengue
Ten thousand mosquitos immunized against dengue fever have been released in Brazil as part of an innovative attempt to curb…
Amosun expresses delight at World Bank report on Ogun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun has expressed happiness over the World Bank Group report titled “Doing Business in…
Impeachment: Court reserves judgment in ex-deputy gov’s suit
An Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday, reserved judgment till next week in a suit filed by Mr Bala Ngilari,…