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Hundreds flee Borno villages ‘after Boko Haram warning’

Hundreds of people from four villages near the devastated Nigerian town of Baga have been forced to flee after a…

Price Reduction: Motorists decry closure of petrol stations

Some motorists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday decried the scarcity of petrol, following the N10 reduction in the pump price…

EU election observation team due in Nigeria

The election observers team of the European Union (EU) are due in Nigeria later this week, to assess the general…

We have no original certificates of Buhari – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army said it did not have the original, certified true copy or statement of results of retired Major…

Libya’s OPEC representative abducted in Tripoli

A Libyan senior oil official who represents his company in the OPEC cartel is believed to have been abducted in…

In Pictures: Felabration Carnival

Some of the activities marking this year’s Felabration Day held at the weekend in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Photos: Idowu Ogunleye

Package sparks false alarm in London

Police said a suspect package found in the City of London on Tuesday was declared safe after briefly closing streets…

FG under pressure to cut petrol prices further

The federal government is under pressure Tuesday to cut petrol prices further, with unions saying people were being “short-changed” over…

I won’t infringe on Ibeto’s rights, says Gov. Aliyu

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger says he will not infringe on the rights and privileges of his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed…

12th person beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday beheaded one of its citizens for murder in its 12th execution this year, warning it would…

Senate Summons Ladipo Market Leaders Over Crises

Cyriacus Izuekwe The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has summoned leaders of the Aguiyi Ironsi Traders Association at…

Lagos Residents Petition Electricity Company Over Crazy Bills

Eromosele Ebhomele Residents of 23b Akintan Street, Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos, western  Nigeria have decided to slug it out with…

House To House Campaign Group Drums Supports For Jonathan

Taiwo Adelu With about three weeks to the 14 February presidential poll, President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid has received a…

Zambia: Opposition candidate cries poll fraud

One of the frontrunners in Zambia’s presidential elections cried fraud just hours after polling stations opened Tuesday in a tightly…

Knocks For Fayose Over Death Wish For Buhari

Jamiu Yisa Nigerians have expressed outrage against Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s advert on the front page of national newspapers…

50 Cars Destroyed As Gangs Clash At Oshodi

Kazeem Ugbodaga There was mayhem at Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos, southwest Nigera, following a violent clash between two gangs…

Youths Sweep Jonathan, PDP Leaders Out Of Sokoto

Hundred of youths took to the streets near the palace of the Sultan of the northern Nigerian city of Sokoto,…

NEMA donates relief materials to fire victims in Sokoto

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to some fire victims in Wamakko Local Government and the…

NSCDC arrests man for stealing 8 goats

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa on Tuesday said it arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly…

French police make arrests over Marseille transfers

French police on Tuesday arrested about 10 people, including player agents and suspected crime figures, as part of an inquiry…

We’ll not deal with terrorists, says Japan after IS kidnap citizens

The Japanese government said Tuesday it will not give in to “terrorism” after a video emerged in which Islamic militants…

Four to face possible charges over Paris attacks

Four men will appear before a judge in France on Tuesday to face possible charges of providing support to one…

Two killed, 29 wounded in Brazil prison riot

A police officer and an inmate were killed and 29 prisoners wounded Monday in the latest riot to hit Brazil’s…

Shagari assures PDP of victory in Sokoto

Alhaji Muktar Shagari, Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, on Monday assured that the electorate in the state would massively vote…

Zambians vote today to replace ex-president Sata

by Susan NJANJI/AFP Zambia goes to the polls Tuesday in a tightly contested race to elect a president after a…

Topless models in eclipse at UK Sun newspaper

British tabloid The Sun will no longer feature topless women on its page three, ending a controversial tradition that has…

Pope announces first trip to Africa

Pope Francis announced Monday he will make his first visit to Africa later this year with stops in Uganda and…

Vote And Protect Your Votes, Buhari Tells Supporters

Adi Femi/Kaduna As the campaign for the general election hots up, All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and former Head…
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Abba Fit As DPO, Not IGP – Gov. Wammako

Funsho Arogundade Sokoto state governor, Aliyu Wammako, has stated that the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, is not fit…

Babangida: Retired army generals will back Buhari

Former military president of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Babangida, on Monday declared not only his support, but that of other generals…