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Muslim scholars want UN to outlaw ‘contempt’ of religions

A leading Islamic organisation has called on the United Nations to make “contempt of religions” illegal and urged the West…

“I want to join IS”, missing Korean teen tweeted

A missing South Korean teenager suspected of joining the Islamic State group had a twitter account, “Sunni Mujahideen”, on which…

Don’t vote based on religion, ethnicity, says Mu’azu

The National Chairman of PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians not to vote along religious and ethnic lines…

I’ll use agriculture to reduce unemployment, says Buhari

The Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, pledged to invest in agriculture to tackle…

Obama says US has turned the page

President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared America has turned the page on years of war and economic hardship, in a…

Cameroon troops, Boko Haram in heavy clashes

Cameroonian troops were caught in “heavy clashes” Tuesday with Boko Haram militants near the border with Nigeria as a security…

I established 38 Almajiri schools in Katsina, Jonathan tells voters

The Federal Government established 38 Almajiri Quranic schools in Katsina State with 19,000 pupils enrolment, President Goodluck Jonathan said. He…

Buhari bashers will destroy the army, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that those who are bent on destroying its Presidential Candidate, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,…

INEC claims ownership of intercepted ballot boxes in Ogun

The Ogun Police Command says INEC has confirmed its ownership of the ballot boxes that were intercepted by soldiers on…

30,000 Beijing couples apply to have second child

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning said on Tuesday that more than 30,000 Beijing couples have applied…

Fashola launches fundraising platforms for Buhari

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has unveiled platforms to raise funds for the presidential candidate of the All…

Brig-general, 14 colonels, 6 others face court martial in Lagos

Nigeria has ordered a brigadier general and 21 other army officers to face a court martial over alleged sabotage in…

Certificate controversy: Buhari to address the press Wednesday

Maj. General Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress will address the press on Wednesday, according to…

Jonathan undermines, trivialises fight against corruption – Keyamo

Eromosele Ebhomele For the second time in three days, Festus Keyamo, a Nigeria-based lawyer and kinsman of President Goodluck Jonathan,…

Record crowd receives Buhari in Kano: In pictures

Over a million people came out today to receive Maj. General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and…

Response to Boko Haram attacks is slow, says Niger Foreign Minister

A regional summit opened in Niger Tuesday aimed at stopping Boko Haram as the Islamist insurgents step up attacks both…

Joseph Mbu ‘The Lion’ redeployed to Lagos

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sulieman Abba, has redeployed Joseph Mbu and 27 other Assistant Inspectors General of Police…

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…