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Kalu: Center of issues in Abia State
By Ebere Wabara I am just reading the current edition (September 29, 2014) of TheNews magazine which has as its…
Fayose no different from Uganda’s Idi Amin – Femi Falana
Nigeria’s human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, to “arrest and prosecute…
Plateau begins monthly sanitation
Plateau State Government on Saturday directed traders at the various markets in the state to conduct monthly environmental sanitation on…
Tambuwal turbaned Matawallen of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday, conferred on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji…
Oba of Benin gives Jonathan highest royal attire
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Erediauwa, on Saturday presented Red Egbeigbe, the highest Benin traditional attire to President Goodluck…
Cuba sends 461 doctors, nurses to help fight Ebola in West Africa
Cuba will send a total of 461 doctors and nurses to West Africa to help fight the Ebola epidemic, local…
Washington experts recruit ‘Call of Duty’ creator
A Washington think tank is recruiting the mastermind behind the best-selling “Call of Duty” video games to help policy wonks…
Retired colonel found with 351-kilo drug haul
Brazilian police Saturday arrested a retired army colonel after discovering 351 kilograms (770 pounds) of marijuana in his van, Brazilian…
Ebonyi engages 7 firms to evacuate refuse
The Ebonyi government on Saturday said it had engaged the services of seven private firms to evacuate refuse dumps in…
Jagielka screamer earns Everton draw against Liverpool
Everton captain Phil Jagielka scored a sensational 92nd-minute equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw against derby rivals Liverpool…
Sheriff sponsored Boko Haram members to Hajj – Stephen Davis
The Australian negotiator turned whistleblower, Dr. Stephen Davis, has urged members of Nigeria’s Boko Haram to embrace peace, with the…
More troops will be sent to fight insurgents – Air Force chief
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosun, on Saturday, charged military personnel to always be prepared for deployment…
In Picture: Oshiomhole welcomes Jonathan for PDP rally
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo welcomes President Goodluck Jonathan to his state despite their party differences? What’s do you make…
US-led strikes hit jihadists attacking Syria
The US-led coalition hit Islamic State group targets around a Syrian town on the Turkish border Saturday where tens of…
Spain kicks against Catalonia independence vote
The Spanish government Saturday said Catalonia would not be allowed to hold an independence referendum, shortly after the region’s leader…
Indian court convicts powerful politician for graft
An Indian court on Saturday convicted Jayalalithaa Jayaram, a former film star who became one of the country’s most colourful…
Navy warns soldiers, officers against indiscipline, mutiny
The Nigerian Navy has warned its personnel that it will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, mutiny and acts inimical…
Onolememen calls for declaration of emergency on infrastructure
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Minister of Works, Architect Mike Onolememen, has called for a declaration of emergency in the infrastructure sector…
Shebab stones woman to death for polyandry
A Somali woman has been stoned to death in an Islamist Shebab-controlled part of the country for secretly marrying several…
Two killed as Yemen rebels tighten grip on capital
Two Yemeni rebels were killed Saturday in clashes with troops loyal to President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi in the capital which…
Maigari asks court to stop DSS, police harassment
The head of Nigeria’s football association has sought a court injunction against the security services to prevent further “harassment” in…
Egypt court postpones Mubarak verdict to November 29
An Egyptian court on Saturday postponed the verdict in the murder retrial of deposed president Hosni Mubarak to November 29,…
Murray makes Shenzhen semis, Gasquet crashes
Andy Murray reached the last four of the ATP Shenzhen Open Friday, as he chases points to make November’s World…
Bomb kills one, wounds 22 in Pakistan
A bomb planted on a motorcycle killed a civilian and wounded 22 others in a busy marketplace in Pakistan’s troubled…
Kvitova defeats Bouchard to win Wuhan Open
World number three Petra Kvitova overcame Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets Saturday to win the inaugural $2.4 million WTA Wuhan…
Egypt’s Mubarak arrives at court for murder verdict
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak arrived at court on Saturday for the verdict in his murder retrial over the killing…
S.Africa gives Cuba $31 million economic aid
South Africa has agreed to provide Cuba with more than $30 million in “economic assistance”, Trade and Industry Minister Rob…
Philippines ‘breaks world tree-planting record’
Philippine officials said Saturday they had set a new world record for the most trees planted in an hour, with…
We’ll not condone environmental depletion – Ogun govt.
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Ogun State government has declared that it will not condone any industrialists whose activities pose a threat to…
Amosun’s deputy, national assembly members dump APC for AGN
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Indications emerged on Friday that the Ogun state deputy governor, Prince Segun Adesegun, and some members of the…