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Mourinho offers Mata reduced role at Man. Utd.
Spanish international, Juan Mata, has been offered a role at Manchester United by Coach Jose Mourinho.According to reports from The Sun, Mourinho informed Mata that he can remain at United, if he acc…
War against terrorism: 12 Boko Haram insurgents killed, 4 soldiers injured in Borno
12 Boko Haram terrorists were killed, and 22 hostages rescued on Monday, by troops of the Nigerian Army. This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the Army. It said however, four of…
NLC calls for abolition of security vote, removal of immunity clause
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for the removal of the immunity clause from the constitution, and the abolition of security vote for the President and Governors in the country.Speaking w…
Dubai Properties Scandal: Buratai has been cleared by the CCB- Lawyer
A statement was released on Tuesday by a law firm representing the embattled Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, stating that the Army Chief had been cleared by the Code of Conduct Burea…
Nigeria's economy is in bad shape, FG may not be able to pay salaries soon- CBN
At a closed-door session with Senators on Tuesday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, painted a gloomy picture of the nation's economy.The CBN Governor reportedly …
Rio Olympics: I don't want medals tainted with drugs- Buhari cautions Team Nigeria
At the official handing-over of Team Nigeria to the Nigeria Olympic Committee which took place at the Presidential Villa on. Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari charged the Nigerian athletes to go to…
I don't think my Ministers, aides are corrupt- Buhari defends Kachikwu
President Muhammadu Buhari has once again come to the defense of his Ministers and aides, absolving them of any corrupt practices.The President made his comments against the back-drop of recent repor…
Melaye apologizes to Senate, after refusing to apologize to Tinubu
Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi State), on Tuesday tendered a formal apology to the Senate, over his reported verbal attack on his female colleague, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC, Lagos State).The apolo…
Tinubu petitions Saraki, Oyegun to sanction Melaye
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Senator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday petitioned Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and APC Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, demanding s…
Extend unresolved murders probe to Harry, MKO, Kudirat- N/Deltans, Afenifere tell Buhari
Reacting to the development that President Buhari had ordered the Acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris, to reopen the Bola Ige and Dokubo unresolved murder cases, prominent Niger Deltans have urged the Presiden…
Niger Delta lawmakers call for 65% ownership of oil wells for the region
South-East and South-South lawmakers have called on the Federal Government to review the ownership structure of oil wells in the country to allow for 65 per cent ownership by the people of the region…
Principal suspects in Ige, Dikibo murder cases to be re-arrested, as Police commence investigations
Police authorities have commenced moves to re-arrest some of the principal suspects in the unresolved murders of the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige …
My husband is prepared- Melania Trump makes case for Donald at RNC
At the Republican National Convention which began on Monday, Melania Trump made a case for her husband, the presumptive GOP Nominee, Donald Trump.Appearing on stage, the Slovenian immigrant who becam…
Delay tactics by judiciary is stalling war against corruption- Buhari
At an international workshop at the National Judicial Institute, NJI, on Monday in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed worry over the delay tactics adopted by judicial officers and lawyers to…
I remain loyal to APC- Saraki
Embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki has re-stated his loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Saraki also reiterated his belief that the Buhari-led administration would fulfill a…
Remi Tinubu writes IGP; asks for protection against Dino Melaye
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, July 18, wrote the Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, to as a matter of urgency, interve…
Plateau State Governor imposes curfew on community as Fulani herdsmen murder traditional ruler and his aides
Suspected fulani herdsmen on Monday murdered a first class traditional ruler in Plateau State, the Saf Ron Kulere, Sir Lazarus Agai, who is also the Chairman of Bokkos Traditional Council.Agai,…
I did not cart away 24 cars, my successor is telling lies- ex-IGP Arase
Against allegations made by his successor, the immediate-past Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has denied taking away 24 police vehicles.Arase described the allegations made by current…
Messi is still the best player in the world- Ronaldinho
Despite failing to win a major trophy for Argentina, Ronaldinho says Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world.The Barcelona FC star player retired from international duty last month, after …
Neymar tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been tipped to win the 2016 FIFA Ballon d'Or Award, by Barcelona star, Neymar.The Brazilian chose the Portugese player over his fellow Barca team-mate, Lion…