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Boko Haram: 10 suspected terrorists surrender in Borno
Another suspected10 Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to troops at Kawuri in Borno on Sunday, security update posted on Defence Headquarters’…
Fashola, Amosun want more protection for women, children
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos and his Ogun counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday called for the institutionalisation of policies…
Boko Haram: Is Shekau dead or alive? Even the army cannot tell
Is he alive or isn’t he? Fresh claims have emerged in Nigeria that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, or at…
Nasarawa assembly urges Al-Makura to release N2bn SURE-P funds
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday urged Governor Tanko Al-Makura to release over N2 billion of Subsidy Reinvestment…
Sokoto police arrest 5 suspected killers of finance director
Sokoto State Police Command on Monday paraded five persons suspected to have murdered late Alhaji Yahaya Sa’idu, a Director of…
Oshiomhole dismisses allegation of financial recklessness
The Edo Government has dismissed an allegation of financial recklessness made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It said that…
Sambo remains Jonathan’s running mate, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party said on Monday that Vice President Namadi Sambo will be the running mate of President Goodluck…
Lagos Assembly Eulogises Benjamin Adekunle, Adadevoh, Igwe
Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday resumed from a six-week recess to honour three late Nigerians…
Police Zone 5 Rescues 19 Kidnap Victims
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A total of 19 kidnap victims were rescued by the Zone 5 Command of the Nigeria Police between…
Oshiomhole to present budget on Tuesday
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state will on Tuesday 23 September, present the 2015 budget appropriation to the…
Frenchman abducted in Algeria
A French tourist was abducted at the weekend in a mountainous region of eastern Algeria where Al-Qaeda is active, security…
England’s PFA pushes for ‘home-grown’ quota
England’s Professional Footballers’ Association is pushing to introduce a quota on home-grown players in the country’s top leagues. The PFA…
Desmond Tutu urges Norwegians to forgive killer, Breivik
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a key figure in South Africa’s post-apartheid reconciliation, urged Norwegians on Monday to forgive mass murderer Anders…
Baby Trafficking: IG orders tight security around orphanages
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered that all assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zonal Commands,…
iPhone opening weekend sales top 10 million
Apple said Monday it sold more than 10 million of its new iPhone models globally in the opening weekend of…
Police repel gunmen attack on Ajaokuta police station
Policemen in Kogi state repelled an attack by unknown gunmen on Adogo Police Station on Sunday 21 September around 9:00…
No Zambia bid for 2017 Africa Cup
Zambia will not bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, top official Kalusha Bwalya confirmed Monday. The southern…
Indian teenager burnt alive after harassment
An Indian teenager died after allegedly being set on fire during an attack by four men when she went outside…
2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar – FIFA
Qatar will not host the World Cup in 2022, according to Theo Zwanziger, the German member on the executive committee…
Museveni blocked from Texas hotel over anti-gay law
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been blocked from staying at a hotel in Texas due to a campaign by gay…
Lagos records huge shortfall of water
Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) on Sunday said it has recorded shortfall of about 300 million gallons of water per…
Was Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau killed?
There are indications that Nigerian troops may have killed the nation’s most wanted terrorist, Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko…
Singapore billionaire buys 50% stake in Salford
Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim has bought a 50 percent stake in non-league English side Salford City, which is currently owned…
IS Jihadists urge Muslims to kill citizens of US, France, others
The Islamic State group called on Muslims to kill citizens of all countries taking part in the US-led anti-jihadist coalition…
Diamond Bank flagship branch debuts
Diamond Bank plc has, again, raised the bar in customer service delivery in the financial services sub-sector, with the opening…
Two Iranians nabbed in Kenya as illegal migrants
Kenyan police said on Monday that two Iranians arrested in Nairobi last week carrying fake Israeli passports are being treated…
Synagogue: 26 South African survivors head home
Twenty-six injured survivors of a Nigerian church collapse were repatriated home Monday, after a tragedy that claimed 86 lives, most…
Synagogue church collapse death toll now 115 – S.African minister
The death toll from the Nigerian church collapse has now climbed to 115 people, with 84 of them South Africans,…
Use your wealth for humanity, Umeh tells rich Nigerians
Chief Victor Umeh, the National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has called on wealthy Nigerians and politicians to use…
Hajj: Last batch of Ogun pilgrims arrives Saudi Arabia
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The last batch of pilgrims from Ogun state early Monday arrived the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia to…