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Emir of Hadejia encourages leaders on peace, education

The Emir of Hadejia in Jigawa, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, on Tuesday directed district heads in his domain to prevail on…

Jonathan sympathizes with El-Rufai over son’s death

President Goodluck Jonathan has sympathized with former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on the death of…

Ebola: Liberia closes borders

Liberia closed most of its borders on Monday in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola virus. The authority…

Bishop warns against using religion to further political ambition

Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has appealed to politicians not to use religion to further…

Libyan military plane crashes in Benghazi

A Libyan fighter jet engaged in paramilitary attacks on Islamists in the restive eastern city of Benghazi crashed and exploded…

France evacuating nationals from Libya

France was evacuating its nationals from Libya on Tuesday amid increasing lawlessness and unrest, a government source said, after similar…

Breaking news: Nigeria’s teenage gold medalist fails dope test

Nigerian teenager Chika Amalaha, at 16 the youngest female weightlifter to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, has failed a…

Nasir El-Rufai Loses Son To Auto Crash

Jamiu Yisa Former Nigerian Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Nasir El-Rufai has lost his son to a…

We’ll tackle problems of common man – Ekiti deputy gov-elect

The Ekiti Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Olusola Eleka, said on Monday that the incoming administration in the state would tackle the…

PDP members in US to hold convention

The members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the United States (US) will hold the party’s convention between 1-5 August.…

NIS wants censors to patrol the nation’s borders

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has urged the Federal Government to equip it with Censors to enable the department effectively…

Tinubu predicts ugly end for PDP

A former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress,  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has predicted an…

In Pictures: Boko Haram keeps Abuja residents indoors

Many residents of Abuja, the Nigerian capital stayed indoors Monday, avoiding usually boisterous, crowded places, such as the Eid praying…

Jonathan condemns terror attacks in Kano, Adamawa, Cameroon

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he “wholeheartedly condemned’’ the recent terrorist attacks in Kano and Adamawa states. The president…

Obama: World needs ‘prosperous and self-reliant Africa’

United States President Barack Obama kicked up a major outreach to Africa on Monday by urging youth leaders to build…

Sultanate plans to establish all women university in Sokoto

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto plans to establish all women Medical University in Sokoto, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad…

Adamawa traditional rulers declare support to acting Governor

Traditional rulers in Adamawa have declared their full support and commitment to working with the acting governor of the state,…

CAN condemns Zaria killings, condoles Islamic cleric, El-Zakzaky

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the clashes in Zaria, Kaduna State, which claimed some lives,…

Ebola Virus: NCAA suspends Asky operations to Nigeria

By Simon Ateba The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Monday said it has suspended all operations to Nigeria by…

5 Israeli soldiers killed in and around Gaza

The Israeli army said five of its soldiers have been killed in and around the wartorn Gaza Strip on Monday.…

MDCN warns FG against using drastic action to end Doctors’ strike

By Ayorinde Oluokun The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on Monday warned the federal government against taking…

National Conference to reconvene on 11 August

By Ayorinde Oluokun The management of Nigeria National Conference has announced that delegates will now reconvene on Monday 11 August…

Two female suicide bombers kill nine in Kano

MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano No fewer than nine people died on Tuesday in two explosions in Kano northwest Nigeria, while several others…

Nigeria Ambassador, 58 Others Had Contact With Ebola Victim

Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria Ambassador to Liberia, Chigozie Obi-Nnadozie and 58 others have contact with, Patrick Sawyer, the victim of Ebola…

Gov. Lamido assures non-indigenes of protection

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Monday assured non-indigenes living in the state that their rights as Nigerian citizens, would…

CAN hails Gombe govt over peaceful eid-el-fitr

Reverend Abare Kala, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Gombe state, has commended the state government for providing adequate…

Another explosion rips through Kano

The Nigeria Police say a second explosion has rocked the ancient city of Kano. The police announced the fresh explosion…

Ban urges Israel, Hamas to build on Gaza calm

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to build on a lull in fighting in Gaza…

Huge oil depot blaze puts Tripoli under threat

Firefighters on Monday failed to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot on the outskirts of Tripoli, sparking fears of…

France ready to facilitate asylum for Iraq’s Christians

France said Monday it was ready to help facilitate asylum for Christians in Iraq displaced by a jihadist onslaught, saying…