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Gunman surrenders after taking hostages in France

A gunman took two women hostage in a jewellery store in the southern French city of Montpellier on Friday before…

FBI recommends charges against ex-CIA chief Petraeus

The FBI and US Justice Department prosecutors have recommended bringing felony charges against retired General David Petraeus for allegedly providing…

Paris hostages hid in fridges and sinks

From the father who hid his toddler inside a supermarket refrigerator to the employee who texted tactical information to police…

Martins-Kuye, Sarafa Ishola, others set to join APC

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta There are clearer indications that the former Minister of State for Finance, Chief Jubril Martins-Kuye may soon join…

US warns of global ‘terror’ threat after French attacks

The United States on Friday warned Americans to beware of “terrorist actions and violence” all over the world, following the…

In Video: Jonathan’s democratic credentials by Fani Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, the spokesman of the Goodluck Jonathan campaign, has revealed what to expect from President Goodluck Jonathan in the…

Robber takes two hostage at jewellery store in south French city

A gunman robbed a jewellery store in the southern French city of Montpellier on Friday and took two women hostage,…

Boko Haram clash with Nigerian troops in Damaturu

Boko Haram gunmen fought running battles with Nigerian troops on the streets of the northeastern city of Damaturu on Friday,…

British preacher Abu Hamza jailed for life in US

A United States judge sentenced British hate preacher Abu Hamza on Friday to life behind bars for 11 terrorism and…

Jonathan a clueless, bare-face liar, says MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to name the “persons” he…

MEND attempted to assassinate me, says Jonathan

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has claimed that the leader of a home-grown militant group currently serving time in South Africa…

I’ll support, produce many entrepreneurs, says Buhari

General Mohammadu Buhari, the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, on Friday promised to develop infrastructure and encourage entrepreneurship spirit…

Edo police command threatens to arrest, prosecute cult group leaders‎‎

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ ‎ ‎Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo, has threatened to henceforth arrest and prosecute leaders of the…

38 million Nigerians have received their PVC – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 38 million Nigerians have received their Permanent Voters Card. This…

US teen who tried to join IS hit with terror charge

A US teen arrested at a Chicago airport while trying to join up with Islamic State fighters in Iraq and…

Two Charlie Hebdo suspects killed in assault

Two brothers suspected of slaughtering 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo magazine were killed Friday when elite police stormed the…

APC Berates Agbaje On Threat To Collapse Nigeria’s Economy

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter, has warned Lagos voters to take a closer and a critical look…

Buhari’s Ill Health, A Ruse, Says Cross River APC Chairman

Bojor Reuben/Calabar The rumour that the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari slumped when he was delivering…

Fight Of The Ibrus Gets Messier

The fight between the Ibru family over the companies in which the late Alex Ibru has significant shareholding is getting…
Ebenezer Alabi, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, dump party over alleged extortion

22 PDP Gov Aspirants Defect To APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, has suffered a major blow ahead of the general…

Ogun SDP Picks Senator Odunsi As Guber Candidate

Contrary to earlier reports that the Ogun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has picked former Speaker of…

Group Protests Replacement Of Candidate’s Name On INEC’s List

Jamiu Yisa Concerned citizens of Amuwo Odofin Constituency 02 and Ward Exco members, Oriade Local Council Development Area, Lagos, southwest…

Mercy Johnson: I’ve So Many People Watching My Back

Funsho Arogundade Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson, has said that one of the best feelings she has had is the feeling…

Car chase, hostage drama as Paris massacre suspects cornered

Two brothers suspected of slaughtering 12 people in an unprecedented jihadist attack in France held one person hostage on Friday…

Indian police probe politician for claiming Paris massacre justified

Indian police said Friday they were investigating a regional political leader who reportedly justified the massacre at France’s satirical weekly…

Muslims condemn Paris massacre at Bangladesh’s mini-Hajj

Muslims attending one of the world’s largest religious gatherings joined the chorus of condemnation Friday over the deadly attack on…

10 Million Nigerian Children Are Uneducated – Gbajabiamila

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Vice Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prof. Ibrahim Gbajabiamila has revealed that over 10 million Nigerians are…

Rebels slaughtered hundreds in S.Sudan – UN

Rebels in South Sudan slaughtered at least 353 civilians in April last year, including people sheltering in a mosque, hospital…

Nigerian troops trying to recapture Baga, others – FG

The Federal Government said on Thursday that troops were working hard to free Baga and other towns captured by the…

Cuba frees 35 political prisoners, improves relationship with US

At least 35 Cuban political prisoners have been released in the last two days, dissident leaders said Thursday, as Cuba…