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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,…
7.2m Nigerians enroll to NHIS
Over 7.2 million Nigerians have enrolled and benefitted from the National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS) since its inception in 2005,…
Eid el-Kabir: IG orders tight security nationwide
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Thursday ordered all commanding officers nationwide to provide water-tight security before, during…
2015: INEC lifts ban on political campaigns in Ogun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Ogun state on Thursday disclosed that it has lifted the embargo…
Oshiomhole abolishes 35-year retirement policy for workers
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has abolished the 35-year retirement policy for workers in Edo state as…
Rivers Poly students riot over death of colleague
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Authorities of Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori, were forced to close the institution today after the students went…
Dimeji Bankole loses daughter to sickle cell disease
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Tragedy struck on Wednesday at the home of the former Speaker of the Federal House of Representative, Rt.…
Mimiko finally dumps LP for PDP
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo on Thursday in Abuja formally announced his defection from Labour Party (LP) to the ruling…
DHQ ‘studying’ new Shekau video
The Defence Headquarters said on Thursday it was studying the claims made in a video purportedly released by terrorists showing…
FG to privatise airports
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprise, Mr Benjamin Dikki, on Thursday in Abuja said the privatization of federal airports in…
2015: Katsina APC to buy form for Buhari – Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina state says it will purchase the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms…
El-Rufai declares to contest Kaduna governorship
Former FCT Minister Nasiru El-Rufai on Thursday declared his intention to contest the Kaduna State governorship on the platform of…
AMCON seeks injunction to restrain Babalakin
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday filed an application for injunction to restrain Dr Wale Babalakin from…
Army inaugurates another court martial to try 97 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Thursday inaugurated a General Court Martial at the Mogadishu Cantonment at Asokoro in Abuja, to try…
Remi was exemplary, inspiring trail-blazer, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday described the immediate past Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), late Mrs…
I won’t drop my senatorial ambiton for Yarima – Takori
A Zamfara senatorial aspirant, Mr Sani Takori, said on Thursday he would not drop his ambition to contest Zamfara-West senatorial…
Borno orders private schools to re-open
The Borno Government on Thursday directed operators of private schools to re-open for the new session in compliance with the…
Dalai Lama accuses South Africa of ‘bullying’
The Dalai Lama on Thursday accused South Africa of “bullying a simple person” after authorities there failed to give him…
Unhappy Podolski eager to quit Arsenal
Germany midfielder Lukas Podolski wants to leave Arsenal because of a lack of playing opportunities and may move in January’s…
INEC urges politicians to observe rules of electoral process
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State has called on politicians to abide by the rules and regulations…
FCT court discharges and acquits Ogbulafor of all charges
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Vincent…