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2015 Election: UPP set to form alliance
The United Progressive Party (UPP) says it is ready to form alliance with any interested political party ahead of the…
2015: Pro-Dankwambo group inaugurates executives
A group rallying support for the re-election of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State, ‘Talba House to House’, on Saturday…
Focus on tourism development, Nigerians urge govt
Residents of Lokoja, Kogi, has called on government at all levels to focus more attention on the development of the…
107 arrested in Kano over sanitation offences
No fewer than 107 persons were arrested for various sanitation-related offences in Kano State during Saturday’s monthly sanitation exercise. NAN…
Modi invokes ancient Indian tradition in UN debut
India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN debut Saturday presented a worldview shaped by ancient tradition, promoting multilateralism…
I’ve reduced poverty in Nigeria by 50 per cent – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Benin said the country had reduced its poverty rate by 50 per cent. Jonathan…
Lampard on target again as City beat Hull
Manchester City withstood a fightback by Hull City to record a 4-2 win at the KC Stadium that saw them…
Chelsea preserve lead, Rooney sent off in United win
Premier League leaders Chelsea conserved their three-point advantage by beating Aston Villa 3-0 on Saturday, while Wayne Rooney was sent…
Bayern increase Bundesliga lead, Schalke win derby
Reigning champions Bayern Munich extended their lead atop the Bundesliga on Saturday after winning at FC Cologne while Schalke 04…
Awujale, Governor Fashola in secret talks
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos state today paid a visit to the Awujale and Paramount ruler of…
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…