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Pope Francis marks 100 years from WWI
Pope Francis on Saturday denounced those who profit from the “madness” of war at a ceremony in the north west…
Malaysian girl, 8, dies after being flung from Australian ride
Australian authorities are investigating the death of a Malaysian girl who was flung “like a doll” from a spinning ride…
Hackers rob Nigerian bank of N6.3billion
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is on the trail of a group of computer hackers, who had stolen N6.28billion,…
Gen. Benjamin Adekunle, ‘Black Scorpion’ is dead
General Benjamin Adekunle (rtd), popularly known as ‘Black Scorpion’ is dead. According to The Nation, his wife, Folake, said he…
Army upgrades hospital to ultra-modern radio diagnosis centre
The Nigerian Army on Friday upgraded the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital to an ultra modern radio diagnosis centre in…
Kerry lands in Cairo for talks on anti-IS coalition
United States Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Saturday in Cairo on the latest leg of a regional tour to…
In Pictures: The sufferings of Nigerian policemen
Our photojournalist, Emmanuel Osodi, reveals through these stealthy shots the plight of Red Beret Policemen sleeping on the floor outside…
Kebbi airport transports 537 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
No fewer than 537 intending pilgrims from Kebbi were transported to Saudi Arabia through the newly constructed Sir, Ahmadu Bello…
Early start won’t faze Arsenal, says Wenger
Arsene Wenger insists there is no chance Arsenal will be caught out by the early kick-off time in their crucial…
Falcao and co begin new United era against QPR
Manchester United will give debuts to a posse of new players, including Radamel Falcao, when they attempt to kickstart their…
Mayweather looking more vulnerable than ever
Known for his stingy defence, boxer Floyd Mayweather is looking more vulnerable than any other time in his career ahead…
ENI boss questioned for corruption in Nigeria
Claudio Descalzi, chief executive officer of the Italian oil and natural gas company Eni since May 2014 is under investigation…
Schools will resume in September – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Friday said that there was no reason why schools should not reopen…
NDLEA monitors over Nigeria-Brazil air route cocaine smuggling
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Alhaji Ahmed Giade, on Friday directed personnel of the agency to closely…
Female fan’s house burnt in Brazil after racial slur
Arsonists in Brazil set fire early Friday to the house of a woman who shouted a racial slur at Santos…
FG says all Jonathan support groups are voluntary
The Federal Government said in Abuja on Friday that all groups clamouring for the return of President Goodluck Jonathan were…
None dead at Synagogue building collapse – Church
By Simon Ateba The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), said on Friday that no one has been confirmed dead…
No change in Adamawa bye-election date – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC) on Friday restated that it had not changed its plan to conduct the governorship…
Nigeria’s destiny tied to PDP – Mu’azu
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, on Friday in Abuja, said that the country’s glorious…
No life lost in Offa Poly Students’ protest – Police
The Kwara Police Command on Friday denied that there were casualties during a protest by students of the Federal Polytechnic…
3 dead, many injured in Synagogue building collapse
At least three persons were confirmed dead while about 15 others sustained different degrees of injuries following the collapse of…
Malouda signs for Metz in France
Former French international midfielder Florent Malouda has signed a one-year contract, with an option for a second season, to play…
Nigeria’s military claims victory over Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military on Friday claimed to have routed Boko Haram militants near the Borno state capital Maiduguri, as residents in…
Nigerians decry racketeering at passport offices
Nigerians have expressed concern over the increasing rate of racketeering at passport offices across the country. A cross section of…
Sokoto govt. has no plans to ban Okada
Sokoto State Government has said that it has no immediate plan to ban commercial motorcycle operation in the state. The…
Nigerian troops battle Boko Haram near Maiduguri
Nigerian government forces were fighting Islamist insurgents 35 km (20 miles) outside Borno state capital Maiduguri on Friday to try…
Ali Modu Sheriff: Jonathan shying from the truth – APC
The dust over President Goodluck Jonathan’s hobnobbing with former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, an alleged Boko Haram…
Many dead, others trapped in Synagogue Church
Cyriacus Izuekwe Many people are reported to have died and many others injured after a building collapsed at the headquarters…
2015: CAN warns political parties against rigging, imposition of candidates
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue, Bishop Yiman Orkwar, has warned political parties in Benue against election…
INEC blames Kwara assembly for halting election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it cannot conduct a by-election to fill the vacant seat at the Kwara…