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Shekau is insane- Army responds to new Boko haram video
In a new video released on Sunday, the factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau, said he is still alive practising "Quranism"? together with members of his sect. In th…
Buhari will take Nigeria across the red sea into the promised land- Osinbajo
At the 56th Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja on Sunday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured Nigerians that the administration o…
Patience Jonathan is not above the law- APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, said has said that former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was not above being investigated by anti-corruption agencies in the country, over her claim to $31…
APC Ondo crisis: Oyegun should resign- Bola Tinubu
Over what he termed 'anti-democratic handling of the party affairs', the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demanded the removal of the pa…
CORRUPTION: THE OPIUM OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY
There is no doubt that corruption eats at the social, economic and political fabric of a nation. It is an impediment to national growth and development, and subjects to abject penury, those who a…
Meet the secret mediator who helped guide Colombia to a peace deal
For more than a decade, Henry Acosta regularly headed into Colombia's mountains and jungles on foot and mule, fording rivers and evading military intelligence on a secret mission to promote peace…
Dangote plans to own Arsenal FC in 3years time
Nigeria's richest man, Aliko Dangote, still nurtures his plan to acquire Arsenal FC. The Nigerian reportedly worth $10.9bn says he plans to take over the club by the end of the decade. Dangote s…
Some candidates forget their expo in their exam booklets- WAEC
The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has revealed that in a hurry to submit their answer booklets to invigilators, some candidates forget their expo(materials used for examination malpract…
Edo Polls: I will win by 75percent- Obaseki
As the September 28 date scheduled for the Edo Governorship election approaches, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, said that he would emerge victor…
Recession: Senators disagree with Saraki on sale of national assets; call for true federalism
At the Thursday plenary session of the upper legislative chamber, some Senators opposed their President, Bukola Saraki, and kicked against the call for the sale of some national assets. This cam…
You can't protest- Rivers and Anambra Police warn IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and other pro-Biafran agitators, have been warned by the Rivers and Anambra states Police Commands, against carrying out their planned protest scheduled for…
Governors oppose NASS on cabinet rejig; express support for Udo-Udoma and Adeosun
At the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting which held yesterday, Governors expressed their support for members of President Buhari's cabinet, and disagreed with the leadership of the National…
Squad for W'Cup Qualifier against Zambia revealed
The final squad for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Zambia's Chipolopolo has been released by Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr. The goalkeepers are Carl Ikeme, Emmanuel…
Cholera outbreak: Lagos records 6 deaths from 45 cases
45 cases of cholera disease has been recorded in the Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos State, with six deaths already recorded, the State Government disclosed yesterday. At a …
Dariye defects from PDP to APC
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Thursday plenary session of the Senate, read a letter announcing the defection of the Senator representing Plateau Central, Joshua Dariye, from the opposit…
Brad Pitt under investigation for child abuse
Brad Pitt, 52, is being investigated by police over allegations of child abuse, TMZ reports. According to the US website, the hunky Hollywood actor is facing a probe by the Los Angeles Police Depart…
Boko Haram Insurgency: Troops recapture Fatori
Regional troops battling against Boko Haram insurgents have recaptured a town on the shores of Lake Chad from Boko Haram, Nigeria's military said on Wednesday. Confirming the clash, the Acting …
Fabregas confident of playing key role for Chelsea
Chelsea's midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, is confident that he can play a key role for the English club. The Spaniard made the assertion after scoring an extra-time brace to help the Blues knock English …
Eto'o dropped from Antalyaspor squad over alleged racist comments
Former Cameroon Captain, Samuel Eto'o, has been dropped from the squad of Turkish club, Antalyaspor, until further notice in a row over the striker's comments on social media. Eto'o was involved…
Amnesty International releases damning report against SARS
A damning new report released by global human rights body, Amnesty International, has indicted the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force of extra judicial killing, torture…