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Boko Haram commander and Nyanya, Kuje bombing mastermind arrested by Police's Intelligence unit
A suspect believed to have been the mastermind of the Nyanya and Kuje 2015 bombings in Abuja has been apprehended by officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) --a special unit of the Nigeria P…
Alex Badeh: NAF dispels rumours surrounding the death of the former CDS
The Nigerian Air Force has been forced into issuing a statement clarifying the public misconceptions surrounding the death of former Chief of Defence, Alex Badeh who was gunned down on Tuesday.The st…
At least 13 dead in methane gas explosion at Czech coal mine
A methane explosion at a Czech coal mine claimed at least 13 miners, leaving 10 more injured on Thursday, with state-run OKD mining company spokesman Ivo Celechovsky telling AFP news agency 11 of tho…
Interpol issues arrest warrant for Diezani Alison-Madueke, reports say
An arrest warrant has been issued for former minister of petroleum resources under Goodluck Jonathan's administration, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by Interpol per a request by the Nigerian government, Pu…
Girl, 10, dies from female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone
One woman has been arrested by police in Sierra Leone following the death of a 10-year-old girl as a result of female genital mutilation (FGM), according to a Reuters news agency report.The report sa…
Boos and Applause as Buhari presents N8.83 trillion 2019 budget to National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented to the National Assembly an N8.83 trillion naira budget for 2019 amidst boos and applause from lawmakers.The president arrived the complex of the Nat…
3.3 million more Nigerians unemployed in 9 months, 20.9 million overall in third quarter of 2018 - NBS
New data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria's unemployed population undertook a significant increase of 3.3 million between Q4 2017 and Q3 2018.The figure w…
Mugabe's wife Grace wanted for 2017 assault by South African police
An arrest warrant has been issued for former Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe by South African Police over allegations of assault said to have happened in Johannesburg, in 2017.Grace Mugabe, due to…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named interim manager by Manchester United
Manchester United have named its former Norwegian star, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim manager till the end of the season.The Solskjaer takes over from Jose Mourinho who was relieved of his duties o…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh killed by unknown gunmen
Former Chief of Defence Staff under Goodluck Jonathan's administration, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (Rtd) has been killed by unknown gunmen --along with his driver-- on his way back from his farm on…
Paul Pogba deletes cryptic message posted moments after Mourinho's sacking
Following Jose Mourinho's sacking as Manchester United manager on Tuesday morning, Paul Pogba posted a cryptic tweet - but then quickly deleted it.In a photo, the France international playfully stare…
EFCC: Nigerian Bar Association president granted N250m bail after pleading 'not guilty' to charges of money laundering
The president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro (SAN) has been granted a bail in the sum of N250 million after he was arraigned before the Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos over allegatio…
One suspect arrested over the murder of two female tourists - Morroco officials
Following the murder of two female Scandinavian tourists in the High Atlas mountains, Morrocan authorities, on Tuesday, say they have arrested one suspect and are seeking other suspects.The female to…
Woman freed by court after being jailed under anti-abortion laws in El Salvador
A Salvadoran woman jailed under El Salvador's tough anti-abortion laws over accusations of attempting abortion as doctors suspected her after she gave birth to a baby girl in a latrine in April, last…
BREAKING: Manchester United relieves Jose Mourinho of managerial duties
Jose Mourinho has been relieved of his duties as manager of Manchester United, the club announced Tuesday, following poor performance and result which has left England's biggest club 19 points adrift…
At least 21 boys dies from circumcision during initiation ceremony in South Africa
Authorities in South Africa says no fewer than 21 young boys have died during a bi-annual circumcision ceremony, which started in November despite the government's crackdown on illegal initiation.Loc…
Former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves fired by the network, losses $120 million severance package
One of the biggest names in US media circle and CEO of the CBS Corp, Leslie Moonves who has been dogged by accusations of sexual harassment and assault has lost his $120 million severance package aft…
Europa League draw: Chelsea, Arsenal gets favourable draw in last 32 matches
London clubs Chelsea and Arsenal have been given relatively easy opponents in the round 32 fixtures of the Europa league following Thursday draw.Chelsea is to face Swedish club, Malmo while Arsenal w…
Diamond Bank Plc announces merger with Access Bank
The Board of Diamond Bank Plc on Monday finally announced its merger with Access Bank Plc.The merger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2019.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that both…
UEFA Champions League: Round of 16 draw pairs old and familiar foes together
Old and familiar foes have been paired for the round of 16 Champions League matches following the draw held Thursday.Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho will once again face off with round of 16 fo…