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DHQ debunks formation of Caliphate by Boko Haram
The military has debunked the claim of the leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau that it had…
Ricciardo delighted to deliver landmark win
Daniel Ricciardo rose above the ballyhoo around him to enjoy the celebrations on Sunday after he delivered the Red Bull…
Israeli strike kills Hamas finance official
Israel said Sunday it had killed a top Hamas financial official in an air strike on Gaza City, as it…
Five dead after church, hospital shelled in Ukraine
An artillery attack on a town in eastern Ukraine killed five civilians, three of whom were attending a religious service…
Boko Haram leader says Gwoza part of ‘Islamic caliphate’
Boko Haram’s leader said a northeast town seized by the insurgents earlier this month has been placed under an Islamic…
NBC celebrates 22 years, promises better service
Emeka Mba, Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has said that the commission would continue to deliver on its mandate to…
Pilgrimage: Nigeria, Israel assure of safety, security
The Federal Government and its Israeli counterpart on Sunday assured this year’s intending ‘Family Pilgrims’ to Israel of their safety…
2015: Group wants PDP to support women guber candidates
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, members of the People’s Democratic Initiative (PDI) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Police foils robbery attack in Gwagwalada, Abuja
The Police said it foiled an armed robbery attack in Gwagwalada metropolis of the FCT on Saturday night. Mr Patrick…
Syria army kills 32 rebels in Daraa ambush
Syrian troops killed 32 rebels in an ambush in the southern province of Daraa early on Sunday, a monitoring group…
Tottenham dismantles QPR on Redknapp return
Nacer Chadli ruined Harry Redknapp’s return to White Hart Lane as the Tottenham winger’s double inspired a 4-0 rout of…
Israeli raid kills mother, 3 children in north Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed a mother and three children from the same family in northern Gaza on Sunday, medics…
Briton with Ebola flown home from Sierra Leone
A British healthcare worker who contracted the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone is being flown back to London for treatment,…
British ‘close’ to identifying Foley killer
British authorities are “close” to identifying the hooded Islamic State jihadist who beheaded American journalist James Foley, the British ambassador…
Jihadists seize last Syrian army post in Raqa
Jihadists from the Islamic State group have seized the Tabqa military airport, the last remaining Syrian army base in northern…
PDP gets new officials in Kano Congress
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano state has elected Alhaji Rabi’u Dansharu as its new chairman. The state congress,…
Electricity company decries equipment vandalism in Bayelsa
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) said on Sunday that the vandalism of its equipment in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital,…
Gwagwalada flood victims count losses, seek FG assistance
Victims of Friday’s heavy downpour which ravaged many parts of Gwagwalada Area Council in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on…
Delta farmers appeal for rehabilitation of cassava mills
Cassava farmers in Delta have appealed to the state government to rehabilitate the three abandoned cassava mills established by Governor…
Yobe legislators right to dismiss impeachment rumours – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe on Sunday said that the dismissal of alleged impeachment plot against Governor Ibrahim…
Name NAFDAC HQ after Akunyili, Association tells FG
The Nigerian Association of Patent and Propriety Medicine Dealers Association (NAPPMED) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to immortalise Prof.…
FG partners stakeholders to fight Ebola virus
The Director of Port Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Nasiru Gwarzo, has said that the Federal and other stakeholders…
Ebola: Nigerians commend FG for quick response
Nigerians have commended the Federal Government and Lagos State government for swift response to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. An…
Di Maria exit imminent, Ancelotti confirms
Argentine midfielder Angel di Maria’s expected move to Manchester United should be completed in the coming days, Real Madrid boss…
Notting Hill Carnival brings reggae to London streets
A million revellers were expected to join Europe’s biggest street party the Notting Hill Carnival in London from Sunday, filling…
Ebola: Nigerian doctors call off strike, resume Monday
Kayode Obembe, president Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the association has called off its three-month old (55 days) strike action.…
Netanyahu: Gaza offensive to continue as long as necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his ministers on Sunday that the military campaign against Gaza militants would continue until…
German kidnapped by jihadists released in Syria
A 27-year old German kidnapped in Syria by militants from the Islamic State around a year ago has been released,…
Israel air strike kills two after Egypt calls talks
An Israeli air strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza Sunday as militants kept up rocket fire, a day after an…
35 Nigeria police ‘missing’ after Boko Haram raid
Thirty-five Nigerian police officers deployed to a training academy in the remote northeast are missing after a Boko Haram attack…