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Super Eagles slip on FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped four places to 37th on the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday…
Amosun commends traditional rulers on state development
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has commended the supports and valuable contribution of the Ogun State traditional…
Edo state immortalises Ogbemudia
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo state government has immortalised two-time governor of the defunct Mid-West and Bendel states, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, by…
Condoms hottest item at Asian Games
Athletes are snapping up thousands of free condoms being given out at the Asian Games, organizers said Thursday. “We’ve been…
Dalai Lama hails Xi Jinping as ‘more open-minded’
The Dalai Lama hailed Xi Jinping as “more open-minded” on Thursday as the Chinese president held talks with Prime Minister…
Scrabble: N20m prize money for Akpabio International Classic
A total of N20 million will be up for grabs at the 8th Governor Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics scheduled…
Oshiomhole donates N1m to Bendel Insurance FC Supporters Club
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, on Wednesday in Benin donated N1 million to the supporters club of Bendel Insurance FC.…
Nike terminates endorsement deal with Pistorius
United States sports giant, Nike, has terminated its endorsement deal with Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee sprinter, who was found…
3.2 million Nigerians are unnecessarily blind – Expert
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Dr. Daniel Anthony, an ophthalmologist with the St. Mary’s Catholic Eye Specialist Hospital, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, southwest, Nigeria…
Yes or No? Polls open as Scotland decides future
Polling booths opened on Thursday in Scotland’s historic referendum on independence, with record numbers of Scots expected to cast their…
Ronaldinho misses penalty in Mexico debut
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho had a nightmarish debut with his new Mexican club Queretaro on Wednesday, missing a penalty in a…
2015 Election: Pitan promises to focus on human development
Dr Leke Pitan, governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has promised to focus…
Boateng screamer gives Bayern late win over City
A superb strike by Jerome Boateng with a minute remaining earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 1-0 victory against Manchester City…
Troops crush insurgents after 12 hours of battle – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops on Wednesday morning successfully crushed another attempt by terrorists on a revenge mission to Konduga,…
Sule Lamido absent as PDP governors endorse Jonathan as sole candidate
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state was absent as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Wednesday endorsed President…
Ajax comeback to hold PSG
A viciously struck free-kick by Danish international Lasse Schoene allowed Ajax to come from behind and draw 1-1 with Paris…
Chelsea frustrated as Huntelaar earns Schalke a point
Chelsea made a spluttering start to their Champions League campaign as Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s second-half equaliser earned Schalke a surprise 1-1…
Pique lone goal sees Barca sneak past APOEL
A goal by Gerard Pique gave Barcelona a winning start to their Champions League campaign, but they were far from…
Mob violence kills four in Kebbi – police
Four people were killed Wednesday in a northwest Nigerian village as a mob went on the rampage after being stopped…
Oshiomhole, Uduaghan eulogise Ogbemudia at 82
Governor Adams Oshiomhole has praised retired Brigadier General Samuel Ogbemudia (rtd) for his contributions to the development of defunct Mid-West…
Jonathan’s priority is railway transformation – Tukur
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Chairman, Board of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has assured Nigerians that transforming railway system was President Goodluk…
Group takes protest to Lagos Assembly alleging imposition
A group called Progressive Noble Members (PNM) on Wednesday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, protesting exclusion and the…
Gunmen: Jonathan assures people of Kano on security
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with residents of Kano State on the loss of lives that followed terrorist attacks on…
2015: Associations offer to buy nomination form for Gov. Gaidam
About 200 trade associations in Yobe on Wednesday said they would buy nomination form for Governor Ibrahim Gaidam to re-contest…
Reps summon Deizeani, others over looming fuel crisis
The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Petroleum (Upstream and Downstream) and Gas Resources on Wednesday summoned the Petroleum Minister,…
2015: PDP fixes Dec. 6 for presidential primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday fixed 29 October and 6 December for its governorship and presidential primaries respectively,…
2015: Stigmatise corrupt people, don’t celebrate them – Falana
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Wednesday urged Nigerians to stigmatise corrupt leaders instead of celebrating them as is…
Woman assists hubby defile 16-year old maid
A housewife, Uzoima Patrick has been charged along with her husband, Ezechima over the rape, by the husband of their…
Americans refuse to hold hands with Nigerians over Ebola
By Simon Ateba Some Americans on Wednesday refused to hold hands with Nigerians over the fear of Ebola at an…
13 dead, 34 wounded in shooting, blast in Kano College
At least 13 people were killed and 34 others wounded when police fought a battle with suspected Boko Haram suicide…