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Toure edges out Drogba for CAF Player Award

Ivorian Yaya Toure of Manchester City won Africa’s top football honour on Thursday, edging out his countryman Didier Drogba and…

Aregbesola extols Justice Eso at farewell session

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Nigeria’s state of Osun on Thursday said in Osogbo that the late jurist, Justice Kayode Eso,…

State of Osun to send 50 graduates to Germany

Nigeria’s state of Osun has concluded plans to send no fewer than 50 members of the state’s Youth Empowerment Scheme…

Hollande vows to free abducted citizen in Nigeria

French President Francois Hollande confirmed on Thursday that a French national, Francis Colump, had been kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria…

Nigerian court declines to keep bomb exhibits

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday admitted in evidence, 200 explosives allegedly seized from four suspects of the…

Michael Jackson’s glove breaks auction chart

One of Michael Jackson’s iconic single gloves sold for nearly $200,000 in Los Angeles, an auction house said Thursday. At…

21-12-12: Hours away to a new era or end of the world?

TIKAL, Guatemala (AFP) – Tucked away in thick forest, an exquisite site of Mayan ruins began hosting winter solstice ceremonies…

Nigeria: Jonathan, Kukah praise Yakowa at burial

The remains of former Governor of Kaduna State Patrick Yakowa were buried at his country home at Fadan Kagoma on…

Fire outbreak throws MMI Airport into chaos

Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent The Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, was thrown into confusion Thursday when a thick…

Lagos Blacklists 244 Hotels

The Lagos State Government of Nigeria has blacklisted 244 hotels, event centres and restaurants in the state for failing to…

Falana queries use of military planes for shuttles

Following the crash of a naval helicopter on 15 December which led to the death of Kaduna State Governor, Patrick…

Woman Returns Stolen Kids

A middle-aged woman, Eloho Igwe who allegedly stole two young children last week in Benin City, has surrendered herself to…

Gov. Aliyu Berates Those Who Celebrated Yakowa’s Death

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has chided those Nigerians reported to have celebrated the death of late Governor Patrick…

Justice Eso begins final home journey

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The remains of eminent jurist and retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Eso, left…

EFCC Nabs Courier With $130,000

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, arrested one Bash Abdu at the…

Avoid Sex, Drug During Xmas

Secondary school students, who are embarking on Christmas break this week must avoid sex, drug and crime to remain safe…

4 Detained Over Missing Rifle

Four policemen attached to the Ikot Nakanda Police Station in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have been…

Court orders fresh bye-election in Plateau state

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A Nigerian Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday set aside, the 6 October, 2012…

Gunmen Kidnap French National

A group of 30 gunmen, who stormed a residence in northern Nigeria where expatriate workers were staying, kidnapped a French…

Landlord Machetes Tenant

A landlord and another tenant have landed in trouble in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria after they used machetes to settle…

Distrust, Greed Bane Of Nation’s Leadership — Provost

The Provost of the FCT College of Education, Zuba, Prof. Ismai’l Tijani, on Wednesday identified lack of trust and dishonesty…

Fashola, Wife Fete Children At End Of Year Party

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) and his wife, Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola hosted children at the 2012 End…

Nigeria To Remain In International Timber Market

The Federal Government will fulfill all necessary protocols to ensure that  Nigeria remain in the international timber market, a government…

Kaduna Assembly Want Yakowa Immortalised

Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday called for the immortalisation of late Governor Patrick Yakowa. The assembly, at a…

Terrorism: Panel Report Divides Senate

The Senate on Wednesday, suspended discussions of the Conference Committee Report on the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (Amendment) Bill, 2012.…

NEMA Builds Bridge To Pipeline Fire Site

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has commenced building a foot bridge in order to have access to the site…

Xmas: Crime Rate Rises

As Christmas and New Year approach, crime rate appears to have increased. Most of the motorcyclists with the backing of…

Fashola Seeks Partnership On Quality Education

Lagos State Governor,  Babatunde Fashola has urged individuals, clubs and corporate bodies to partner with the government to provide facilities…

Subsidy Scam: Firm Boss Gets N85m Bail

A Lagos High Court on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N85 million to the Managing Director of Nadabo…

Nigerian Navy Set To Battle Oil Thieves

The Eastern Naval Command says it is ready to check and curb criminal activities in Nigeria’s Maritime Environment, particularly within…