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How Airtel is Redefining CSR practice with ‘Touching Lives’

In June 2010, Nigeria’s telecommunication was given a new face with the advent of Airtel Nigeria. Since its debut, the…

Assange to leave London embassy ‘soon’

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Monday he would “soon” leave Ecuador’s embassy in London but his organisation played down the…

No progress on Ukraine truce or peace talks – Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that no progress was reached on establishing a ceasefire or starting peace negotiations…

Missouri governor deploys National Guard to Ferguson

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon on Monday ordered National Guard troops to help police restore order in Ferguson, the town shaken…

Police hurl tear gas at US protesters in Ferguson

Riot police late Sunday hurled tear gas and marched on rioters in the St Louis suburb of Ferguson, wracked by…

Ebola: We have it under control – Fashola

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state said the state government has curbed the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease…

INEC‎ extends distribution of voter cards in FCT, 11 states

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has extended the ongoing distribution of permanent voter cards in the FCT and 11…

Ribadu’s defection won’t unsettle us – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), said on Sunday in Yola that the defection of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to the Peoples…

David Mark mourns Aziza

Senate President, David Mark, on Sunday expressed sadness over the death of General Patrick Azazi (rtd), describing him as a…

Israel warns on security as Gaza truce talks resume

Israel warned Sunday it would refuse any long-term truce deal that failed to satisfy its security needs as Gaza ceasefire…

Ebola: Five patients near full recovery – Minister

Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, has said that five of the patients infected with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and treated…

Ebola: Ministry conducts animal distribution survey

The Federal Ministry of Environment, has started a survey of the distribution of animals in Abuja, as part of its…

Released Ebola patient not Dr Adadevor – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu on Sunday in Abuja said he never mentioned Dr Adadevor as the female…

Jonathan, PDP lawmakers in fresh bid to impeach Al-Makura – APC

Nigeria’s main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the renewed plan by the Nasarawa House of Assembly to…

2 dead as trains carrying toxic chemicals collide in US

Two freight trains transporting toxic chemicals smashed into each other in the US state of Arkansas early Sunday, killing two…

Months needed to repair facilities in Gaza – UN

United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said Sunday on a visit to Iran that it will take months to repair…

Adeyeye assures on completion of FG roads

Minister of State for Works, Dayo Adeyeye, on Sunday assured that most federal roads in the country would be made…

Clashes between Madagascar police, cattle rustlers kill 15

Clashes between armed bands of cattle rustlers and security forces have left 15 people dead in Madagascar including two paramilitary…

Chadian troops rescue 85 Nigerians from Boko Haram

Chadian troops have rescued around 85 Nigerians kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists last weekend from fishing communities in Nigeria’s extreme…

Attack on Liberia isolation clinic highlights Ebola denial

Seventeen Ebola patients are missing after fleeing an attack on an isolation ward in Monrovia by armed youths claiming the…

MDGs record successes in Nigeria

Reports from various states across the country have shown that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have recorded tremendous success in…

Mugabe opens southern Africa summit with call for growth

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday opened a summit of southern African leaders by calling for countries to drive growth…

Iraqi officer who killed journalist jailed for life

The officer who killed an Iraqi journalist at a Baghdad checkpoint in March was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday,…

One shot, 7 arrested as violence flares in US

One person was shot and seven people were arrested as police battled to impose a curfew in the riot-hit US…

Thousands mourn Brazil presidential candidate Campos

Thousands of mourners paid tribute to Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos here Sunday after the socialist politician’s death in a…

Seven wedding guests killed by Senegal landmine

Seven wedding guests were killed and three were seriously injured when they were blown up by a landmine in the…

Elechi collects PVC, advises electorate to vote in 2015

Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi on Saturday collected his permanent voter’s card at the Echi-Alike polling booth in Ikwo Local…

Putin aide denies Ukraine rebel claims of Russia sending arms

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman denied Sunday a Ukrainian separatist leader’s claim that the insurgents had just received a large shipment…

Ebola: Catholic bishops approves communion in hand

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has approved the reception of Holy Communion in the hand as a precautionary measure…

NIPOST seeks adequate infrastructure

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has called on Federal Government to provide adequate infrastructure for the service to enhance its…