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VC shuts down University of Abuja

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The management of the University of Abuja on Monday shut down the institution following students protest over the ongoing indefinite…

Assaulted Journalist: Court fixes Sept 22 for hearing

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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed 22 September to hear a suit filed by a journalist, Ebere…

England bans forced marriage

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A law banning forced marriage in England came into effect on Monday, with those found guilty of the largely hidden…

Saudi calls for national consensus government in Iraq

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Saudi Arabia called Monday for the quick formation of a national consensus government in Iraq, blaming Baghdad’s “sectarian” policies against…

Tension In Benin As Edo Lawmakers Resume Hostilities

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Jethro Ibileke/Benin Tension rose this morning at the King’s Square premises of Edo State House of Assembly as hundreds of…

63 Cult Members Arrested

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The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of ‘Black Axe,’ a cult group. DSP…

3 Presidents For Soyinka Literature Prize

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The biennial Wole Soyinka Prize for creative writing continues to grow in proportion with at least three serving heads of…

World Cup: Nigeria Begins Quest For Glory Tonight

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest for FIFA World Cup glory tonight when they confront Iran in Group F…

Man Sleeps On Lagos Streets For 12yrs

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Cyriacus Izuekwe A 74-year old man, who lost his two wives and six children in a day, has narrated to…

Egypt jails Coptic teacher for insulting Islam

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An Egyptian appeals court jailed a female Coptic Christian teacher for six months after parents of her students accused her…

6 Shot Dead As Kidnappers, Police Engage In Gun Battle

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Jethro Ibileke/Benin Six suspected kidnappers were killed on Sunday during a gun battle with the operatives of Edo State Police…

Why I Named Garden Park After Kanu — Fashola

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Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos says he named the garden park at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, after former Military Administrator of…

LASG Begins Public Service Week

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The Lagos State Government has flagged off activities marking this year’s Public Service Week. The week is aimed at recognizing…

Islamist gunmen kill at least 26 in attack

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At least 26 people were killed when some 50 insurgents flying black Islamist flags swept into a Kenyan coastal town…

100 days after MH370, Malaysia vows to keep searching

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Malaysia’s government pledged on Monday that it “will not rest” until missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is found, as it…

US condemns ‘horrifying’ massacre in Iraq’s Tikrit

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The United States condemned Sunday a “horrifying” massacre by militants said to have killed hundreds of Iraqi Shia air force…

Russia set to cut off Ukraine’s gas after talks fail

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Russia threatened to cut off Ukraine’s gas later Monday after the two sides failed to strike a deal that would…

Police arrest 63 ‘Black Axe’ members in Akwa Ibom

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The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Sunday arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of “Black Axe,” a cult group.…

Swedish church ordains first woman archbishop in 850 years

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German-born Antje Jackelén, was on Sunday ordained as the first woman to head the Swedish Lutheran Church, and received the…

Okorocha condemns attempt to bomb church in Owerri

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Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has condemned Sunday’s attempt to bomb the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located…

Market women, politicians remember Abibat Mogaji

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Market women, politicians, and well wishers on Sunday gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos for the one year…

Family marks end of mourning for Mandela, six months on

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The family of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela marked six months since his death on Sunday with a traditional cleansing ceremony…

FCTA seals 2,491 facilities

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said on Sunday that 2,491 facilities and sites were sealed in the territory between…

Explosive devices uncovered at Winners Chapel

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Six persons have been arrested in connection with two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a.…

Amaechi denies disunity within APC, says they’re stronger

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Governor Rotimi Amaechi has denied reports of disunity within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Rivers state governor reacted to…

1, 000 APC members defect to PDP

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No fewer than 1,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, on Sunday in Ilorin defected to…

PDP adopts consensus in ward congresses

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State on Saturday resorted to the use of dialogue during its congresses in…

Chibok girls: Religious leader calls for more prayer

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Reverend Father Patrick Emmanuel, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Karu, FCT Chapter, has called for intensified prayer sessions for the…

UN chief condemns Israeli teens’ kidnapping

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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, called for their safe return…

APC poses no threat – PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that major opposition party, All Progressives Party (APC) poses no threat. This was…

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