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Vincent Tan file sparks FA probe into Mackay
Malky Mackay appeared to be out of the running to take over at Crystal Palace after a file reportedly alleging…
Botswana police say no ‘foul play’ in opposition leader’s death
A Botswana police investigation has found the death of an opposition leader just months before a general election to be…
2015: NGO Seeks To Build Peace In Niger Delta
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Concerned about the need for a peaceful electoral process in the Niger Delta during the 2015 general elections…
Ebola: FRSC distributes protective gears to operatives
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday in Abuja distributed personal protective kits to its operatives in all formations…
Why Nigeria halted burial for woman allegedly killed by Ebola in UAE
The Nigerian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said it “resisted pressure” from local authorities for the immediate burial of a Nigerian…
Maigari, Umeh disagree on cause of fire at NFF
The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Aminu Maigari, on Wednesday described the fire that gutted a section…
Al-Makura approves appointment of Provost, College of Agric
Governor Umaru Al-makura of Nasarawa State has approved the appointment of Prof. Muhammed Salihu, as the substantive Provost of the…
NYSC DG tasks corps member on electoral duties
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Bamidele Johnson Olawumi, on Wednesday urged corps members involved in electoral duties to adhere…
Adamawa acting governor appoints 50 Special Advisers
Acting Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has appointed 50 Special Advisers to assist him in running the Government. The Secretary…
Parents of US journalist Foley praise ‘fearless’ son
Friends, relatives and colleagues have paid tribute to American journalist James Foley, executed by Islamic State jihadists, with his parents…
Thai army chief named prime minister
Thailand’s junta-picked national assembly on Thursday chose coup leader General Prayut Chan-O-Cha as prime minister in a one-horse race that…
Obama warns of jihadist ‘cancer’ as US reveals failed rescue
US President Barack Obama demanded Wednesday the world take action against the “cancer” of jihadist extremism in Iraq, as Washington…
Vietnam releases two Nigerians isolated for Ebola tests
Vietnam has released two Nigerians isolated after arriving from west Africa with fevers, saying they show no symptoms of the…
Man Utd signs Rojo for £16m
Manchester United completed the 20 million euro signing of Argentina World Cup defender Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday…
US accuses Israel of targeting kin of murdered Palestinian teen
The United States on Wednesday charged Israel had targeted members of a Palestinian family whose teenaged son was kidnapped and…
Facebook awards ‘Internet Defense Prize’
Facebook on Wednesday awarded a $50,000 Internet Defense Prize to a pair of German researchers with a seemingly viable approach…
Liberia’s Ebola clampdown turns violent as official evacuated
Violence erupted in an Ebola quarantine zone in Liberia’s capital Wednesday when soldiers opened fire and used tear gas on…
Ebola: Five New Cases Uncovered In Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says five fresh Ebola Virus suspected cases have been uncovered with the suspected victims…
Masked security personnel won’t supervise 2015 elections – Jega
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said it will not allow the use of masked security men during…
Falconets defeat North Korea to reach final
The Falconets of Nigeria have defeated North Korea to reach the final of the U-20 World Cup in Canada. They…
Magath under pressure as Fulham lose again
Fulham manager Felix Magath was under new pressure Wednesday after a 1-0 home defeat to Wolves, the Londoners’ third successive…
El Rufai says he’ll defect to PDP, if……..
Former Nigerian Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has said he will defect to the Peoples…
Serena Williams named US Open top seed
Two-time defending champion Serena Williams was named the top seed Wednesday for the US Open, the year’s final Grand Slam…
Dzeko signs new four-year deal at City
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko on Wednesday signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at the Premier League…
Up to 30,000 in need of Ebola drugs now
Up to 30,000 people would have required Ebola drugs in the west African outbreak by now, according to a scientific…
Police promote Mbu, 17 others AIGs
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Controversial Police chief, Mbu Joseph Mbu was among the 18 Commissioners of Police elevated to the rank of…
Fire Outbreak: Elegbeleye, Gumba Commiserate With NFF
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Gbenga Elegbeleye, and the Chairman of Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Adamu…
Councillors Impeach Council Chairman In Lagos
The battle for supremacy between the Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, western Nigeria, Engineer…
Gas shortage hindering effective power supply
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) said that sustained shortage of gas had remained a major threat to…
I’ve not declared my presidential ambition yet – Saraki
Senator Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has squashed rumours surrounding his ambition in next years’ presidential election.…