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Synagogue: Coroner’s inquest to commence Oct.13
The coroner’s inquest into the recent collapse of a building within the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations…
Sturridge signs new deal at Liverpool
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has committed his future to the club by signing a new “long-term” contract, the five-time European…
One dead in Bayelsa cult clash
A clash between two rival cult groups in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa has left one person dead, NAN…
Lengthy jail terms for 3 Canadians, 14 Cubans in corruption case
Cuba has imposed heavy prison terms on three Canadians and 14 Cuban officials in a corruption scandal the government says…
Moving train crushes woman to death at Iganmu
Authorities at the Nigeria Railway Corporation on Friday confirmed the death of a middle-aged woman believed to have been crushed…
Nadal crashes at China Open as Serena withdraws
Rafael Nadal crashed out of the China Open Friday, tiring at the end of a gruelling three-set quarter-final against qualifier…
Amaechi condoles the family of Oluremi Oyo
Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi has offered condolence to the family of late Oluremi Oyo, former spokesperson to erstwhile President…
Nasarawa SURE-P recruits 83 physically challenged persons
The Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) said it had recruited 83 physically challenged persons in Nasarawa state as part…
Sirleaf angry over countryman with Ebola in Texas
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said she is “very angry” with a fellow Liberian, Thomas Duncan, who travelled to…
Ibuprofen can help Ebola carrier pass airport screening
The infection control specialist, and President of Behavioral-based Improvement Solutions in Atlanta, Sean Kaufman, on Friday said people who contracted…
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…