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We cannot bomb IS into obscurity – US military
The United States military cannot bomb the Islamic State group into “obscurity,” it cautioned Tuesday, appealing for patience in its…
USAID shuts Ecuador office after dispute with Correa
The US Agency for International Development officially closed its Ecuador office on Tuesday following a dispute with the leftist government…
Britain carries out first air strikes against IS in Iraq
British fighter jets on Tuesday bombed an artillery post and an armed truck used by the Islamic State group in…
PSG beat Barcelona in five-goal thriller
Paris Saint-Germain overcame the absence of their injured talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic to beat Barcelona 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League…
US Ebola patient is first diagnosed outside Africa
The United States has diagnosed its first case of Ebola in a man who was infected in Liberia and traveled…
Matic the hero as Chelsea defeat Sporting Lisbon
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a happy return to his native city of Lisbon on Tuesday as Chelsea defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0…
Mueller strike enough to see off CSKA
A first-half penalty by Thomas Mueller was sufficient for Bayern Munich to beat Russian champions CSKA Moscow on Tuesday and…
Totti becomes oldest Champions League scorer
Roma’s talismanic striker Francesco Totti became the Champions League’s oldest ever goal-scorer when he netted in his side’s Group E…
Fashola advocates peaceful co-existence as nation turns 54
As Nigeria celebrates her 54th Independence, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, has advocated peaceful co-existence, cleanliness and rule of law…
I’m contesting to take power from those abusing it – Buhari
Former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday announced his bid to run for president in next year’s…
FG to rehabilitate 173 roads at N1.7bn
The Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP (II)) in Niger state says it plans to rehabilitate 176 kilometres of roads…
Independence: Obama pledges support against terrorism
United States President, Barack Obama, has pledged the support of the American government to Nigeria in combating terrorism. The pledge…
Independence Day: Northern Governors Forum calls unity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Tuesday urged Nigerians to mark the country’s 54 years anniversary by working for its…
I’ll improve the living standard of Nigerians – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja restated the commitment of his administration to doing what is right to improve…
Mother, son sentenced for child trafficking
The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on Monday sentenced a mother and her son to three months imprisonment for…
Support who emerges APC president, Buhari advises supporters
Former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called on his supporters to stay focused, shun insult and be…
Herrera adds to United injury problems
Manchester United have been dealt another injury blow after it was confirmed midfielder Ander Herrera suffered a fractured rib in…
Husband seeks divorce over wife’s bad friends
A 42-year old man, Lawal Idris, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that his wife, Mulikat, was in the…
Kwara PDP promises to restore boarding schools
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has promised to restore boarding facilities into secondary schools in the state…
EFCC witness denies threat to life
Henry Ojelu A prosecution witness in a N1.1 billion fuel subsidy fraud trial, Mr Kehinde Akinmolayo today denied that his…
DSS to appeal judgement on El-Rufai
Nigeria secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) said on Tuesday that it would appeal the judgment of the…
Amaju Pinnick is new NFA President
Amaju Pinnick, Executive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, has been elected as new Nigeria Football Association president. Pinnick replaces embattled…
Amaju Pinnick set to be named new NFA President
Amaju Pinnick, Executive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, is set to be elected new Nigeria Football Association president. The election…
Angry mob sets Okada thieves ablaze
Angry mob on Tuesday sets ablaze two men over their alleged attempted theft of a motorcycle popularly known as “Okada”…
Texas hospital isolates patient for Ebola tests
A patient with symptoms of Ebola has been placed in strict isolation at a Texas hospital, and test results are…
Children who lost parents to Ebola shunned by families – UNICEF
Thousands of children who have lost parents to the west African Ebola epidemic risk are being shunned by frightened and…
Juventus game like a final for Atletico – Godin
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin believes his side have to take a do-or-die approach into their crucial Champions League clash…
Giroud signs new Arsenal deal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Tuesday that a new contract for French striker Olivier Giroud was a “done” deal. Giroud…
2015: PDP backs Gov. Yero, Bajoga for reelection
Governor Mukhtar Yero of Kaduna state and his deputy, Ambassador Nuhu Bajoga, on Tuesday received the support of stakeholders of…
Oshiomhole commissions 1000-capacity lecture theatres at AAU
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has commissioned two 500-seating capacity lecture theatres and a block of lecturers’ offices at…