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PHAROAH RISES: THE TRAGEDY OF TURKEY'S FAILED COUP
On Friday, July 15 2016, the world stood still as a coup was attempted in Turkey.Tanks rolled into the Turkish Capital, Ankara, with soldiers blocking the popular Bosphorus Bridge. The state-run TV s…
Russian doping scandal is bad for sports- Djokovic
World number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, says the doping scandal engulfing Russia is not good for sports.Dozens of Russian athletes have been banned from competing at the Rio Olympics, includi…
US Police Chief says Trump scares the hell out of him
These are tough times for the Republican Nominee for President, Donald Trump, as the list of people saying he is unfit to lead the US continues to grow.The head of the largest city police department …
Police offers N10m reward for useful information on murder of Plateau Monarch
A ten-million Naira reward has been announced by the Plateau State Police Command, for anyone that can provide useful information leading to the arrest of perpetrators of the gruesome murder of a Pla…
US citizens warned not to visit 20 Nigerian states
Due to security concerns, citizens of the United States of America have been warned by the US Department of State, against travelling to 20 states in Nigeria.This was put up in a statement on the Dep…
Ogoni clean-up will take 20years- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Ogoniland clean-up which was flagged off by his administration in Bodo, Rivers State on June 2, will last for 20 years.The President made his comments on Thurs…
PDP crisis: Jonathan wades in for peace
Warring members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have been urged by former President Goodluck Jonathan, to sheathe their swords and let piece reign.Jonathan spoke on Thursday, during a visit by …
Rio 2016: 10-man South African team holds Brazil to 0-0 draw
Brazil's quest for a maiden Olympic football gold medal got off to a bad start on Thursday, after the Neymar-led team were held to a 0-0 draw, as they played against a formidable 10-man South African…
Dogara to meet with Buhari today
Barring any last minute change in schedule, President Muhammadu Buhari will today (Friday) grant audience to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Punch has revealed.The raging …
APC bars Dogara, Jibrin, others from speaking to press about budget padding scandal
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; former chairman of Appropriation Committee, Abdulmunin Jibrin, and other lawmakers, were on Thursday barred by their party, the All Progres…
Appeal Court upholds the election of Yahaya Bello
The Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld the election of Yahaya Bello as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State.It would be recalled that Bello's election had been challenged by James Faleke, the runn…
Barca defeats Leicester City at International Champions Cup
Spanish champions, Barcelona FC, have defeated their English counterparts, Leicester City 4 ? 2 in the International Champions Cup.The Catalan giants sailed ahead on Wednesday night with a fantastic …
There is nothing wrong with restructuring- Gowon
During a visit on Tuesday from the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Shehu Sani, the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), disclosed his position on restructuring of t…
Shiites protest in Kaduna, calling for el-Zakzaky's release
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, otherwise known as Shiites, took to the streets of Kaduna on Wednesday in defiance of a police order, as they protested against the continued detentio…
Ambode threatens to shut down Creeks to prevent hoodlums from returning
The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday vowed to ?shut down' some locations within the State where vandals seem to be hibernating, in order to prevent their return.The Governor ma…
Nigeria is better as one- GEJ
Speaking to State House Correspondents after a visit with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, former President Goodluck Jonathan advocated for a united Nigeria,…
Rio 2016: Sweden defeats S/Africa at Women Football's tournament opener
The Olympic Games were up and running on Wednesday afternoon in Rio, as Sweden claimed a narrow victory over South Africa in the women's football tournament.The Swedes defeated their African rivals 1…
Knife attack in London leaves 1 dead and 5 injured
An elderly woman was killed and five others- 2 women and 3 men- injured after a knife attack in London's Russell square, on Wednesday night.Just after 10:30pm, Police responded to reports of a man at…
Suspected herdsmen kill 5 in Share, Kwara
Five farmers have been killed in Share, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, by gunmen believed to be herdsmen .The attack was confirmed by the State Police Public Relat…
Looters should be jailed- Emir of Kano
Speaking at the graduation lecture at the National Defence College on Wednesday, the Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, insisted that the Federal Government should not only recover stolen funds, …