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Serena to face Wozniacki in US Open final
Serena Williams will fight for an 18th Grand Slam title against Caroline Wozniacki after sweeping past Ekaterina Makarova 6-1, 6-3…
Terrorism a threat to democracy, says COD
Ambassador Maria Leissner, Secretary-General, Community of Democracies (COD), has warned that increased terrorist attacks around the globe posed a major…
Osun raises 54000 oil palm seedlings
Wale Adedoyin, Osun Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, said on Friday that the government had raised 54,750 improved oil…
NAFDAC arrests 8 over adulterated drugs, foods
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kwara has arrested eight patent medicine sellers and…
DSS investigates alleged Boko Haram sponsor
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is investigating former governor of Borno, Modu Sheriff, over allegation that he…
I dare to end this Boko Haram scourge
Having critically examined how this uncivilised sect called Boko Haram has been destroying the image of Nigeria and seriously injuring…
Somali president thanks US for killing Shebab leader
Somalia’s president on Friday thanked the United States for killing the leader of the country’s Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants in an…
Jonathan must contest second term – MMG
The Mass Movement for Goodluck (MMG), a political group rooting for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan, said it would…
I’m ready for fresh impeachment plot – Al-Makura
Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state on Friday in Abuja said he was not worried over the reported fresh plot…
Sturridge ruled out of Swiss clash
England striker Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of his side’s opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland next week. Sturridge…
Boko Haram attacks challenge to Nigeria’s sovereignty – DHQ
Nigeria’s military on Friday said that increasing Boko Haram attacks were a challenge to the country’s sovereignty but rejected claims…
Clinton will decide White House run early 2015
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Friday she would likely decide whether she will join the 2016 presidential…
Ebola vaccine for health workers by November – UN
An Ebola vaccine could be available by November for health workers, hard-hit by the killer disease, with testing of two…
Ogun intending pilgrim slumps, dies at Hajj seminar
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Pandemonium struck on Thursday at the final seminar organised by the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board at…
Emergency landing shuts Abuja Airport
By Simon Ateba The Abuja international airport has been shut following an emergency landing on the runway, airports sources said…
Sue me if you can, Australian negotiator tells ex-governor Sheriff
Eromosele Ebhomele Dr Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator reportedly appointed by the Nigerian government in the heat of the #BringBackOurGirls…
Channel O Africa Award Nominees Announced
Henry Ojelu Africa’s leading urban music channel, Channel O, has announced the nominees for the 2014 Channel O Africa Music…
M-Net insists on hosting Big Brother Africa
Henry Ojeluh Despite the fire outbreak that razed its studio earlier this week, M-Net insists it will still host this…
Schools to re-open in Nigeria on 22 September
All private and public primary and secondary schools in Nigeria are now to reopen for 2014/2015 academic activities on 22…
Putin’s seven-point plan for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine was set Friday to hammer out a ceasefire deal with pro-Russian rebels after almost five months of fighting that…
Lufthansa flights grounded in new pilots’ strike
Lufthansa, Germany’s biggest airline, on Friday cancelled 200 flights, affecting 25,000 passengers, ahead of a pilots’ strike to be held…
WHO ponders untested Ebola drugs
Health experts honed in Friday on a handful of unproven drugs they hope might turn the lethal tide of Ebola,…
One in 10 girls sexually abused – Unicef
A United Nations reports says about 120 million girls around the world which is slightly over one in 10 girls…
Britain ready to commit 3,500 troops to new NATO force
Britain could contribute 3,500 troops to a NATO rapid response force designed to meet new threats highlighted by the Ukraine…
Captain Rooney an inspiration, says Beckham
Wayne Rooney has made a great start as England captain and will be an inspirational leader in the future, former…
Atiku declares 2015 presidential bid, says ‘change is needed’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar formally announced on Friday morning that he will contest for the ticket of the All…
Ndigbo demands refund of money paid for release of Chibok Girls
Henry Ojelu The Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN) has demanded for the full refund of all monies paid to…
Aboru resident decries theft of transformer parts
Henry Ojelu Residents of Aboru in Agbado-Oke-Odo Local Community Development Area, LCDA have decried the stealing of vital parts of…
Ewedu a cure for Ebola – LUTH Consultant
Oluremilekun Osobu-Asubiojo A professor of Ophthalmology at the Lagos State Teaching hospital, LUTH, Prof Adebukola Adefule Oshitelu, has laid claims…
Nigerian swindles 75-Year old Dutch woman of N41.8M
By Eromosele Ebhomele A 75-year old Dutch woman, Jeanet De Jonge, is currently grieving after she was scammed of 200,000…