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FIFA World Ranking: Russia biggest movers as France claims top spot following World Cup victory
Football world governing body FIFA has released its world ranking, the first since this summer's World Cup competition, using a new ranking formula which was approved by the FIFA Council in June afte…
Premier League Review: Top 6 teams begin new season with a win while Arsenal's post-Wenger bubble gets a reality check
Yes, premier league is back! It has been a total football fest and we've loved and enjoyed every bit of it.After an exciting summer filled with World Cup action (which some have called "the best" in …
Nigerian University develops antimalarial drugs
A professor in Nigerian university has developed two antimalarial drugs which he believes can favourably compete with other existing drugs in combating the ailment.Prof Umar Katsayel of the Faculty o…
Death toll from India storms now at 97
The death toll of the number of people dead as a result of the strong dust storms that swept across northern India has continued to rise, with official currently pegging the figure at 97.Parts of nor…
Dino Melaye stretchered to court in Kogi by police
Senator Dino Melaye of Kogi West Senatorial District, who was rearrested by the Nigerian police shortly after being granted by bail by an Abuja court has arrived Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.The se…
Trump's legal team asks court to dismiss foreign payments suit on grounds of presidential immunity
Lawyers representing U.S. President Donald Trump has filed to dismiss a lawsuit against Trump accusing him of flouting constitutional safeguards against corruption by refusing to separate himself fro…
EFCC ordered by court to pay N5 million compensation to former Minister Bala Mohammed
Anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been ordered to pay a 5 million naira as compensation to former Minister of FCT, Malam Bala Mohammed, for infringing on his liberty…
"Caravan" migrants from Central America arrive US-Mexico border
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered border officials to repel and drive back Central American migrants, making their way towards the US-Mexico border in hopes of seeking asylum.Dozens of migrants…
Japan's Education minister apologises after 'sexy yoga' claims
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration which is currently battling two cronyism scandals and sexual harassment claims against a top finance ministry bureaucrat, has yet another controvers…
Fresh Benue attacks by suspected Herdsmen
At least 13 people have been killed by suspected herdsmen in Ayar-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.The attack took place on Tuesday morning. The suspected armed herd…
Yet another Nigerian killed in South Africa
No end in sight for xenophobic attacks in South Africa as yet another Nigerian has been burnt to death in Rustenburg, South Africa after his vehicle was set ablaze by a mob in the country.Speaking to…
BREAKING: Senator Melaye arrested by Immigration officials at Abuja airport
Kogi senator, Dino Melaye has been arrested by officers from the Nigeria Immigration Service at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja on his way to Morocco.Senator …
Stolen mace abandoned under Abuja flyover: Police
The Nigerian police have recovered the mace of the Senate arm of the National Assembly, which was stolen by yet-to-be identified intruders -said to be associated with a suspended senator- who invaded…
NASS: Police arrests Senator over stolen mace
The police have arrested suspended lawmaker, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege after unknown persons, alleged to be his supporter, invaded the senate and made away with the chamber's mace.Senator Ovie Omo-Agege…
NASS: Unknown persons invades Senate chambers, steals mace!
Three unidentified men on Wednesday, disrupted plenary session of the Senate, entering the chambers and making away with the mace of the house.The men, who are believed to be associates of suspended …
WWII bomb discovery forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
German police has announced the mass evacuation of people around Berlin's central railway station which covers several government ministries and a hospital following the discovery of an unexploded Wo…
Japans Vice Finance Minister resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso, has told reporters he has accepted the resignation of his Administrative Vice Finance Minister Junichi Fukuda, on Wednesday.Junichi Fukuda was forced to tender his …
U.S. United Nations Rep Nikki Haley blasts White House official
The United States UN representative, Nikki Haley, has blasted White House staff Larry Kudlow for calling her confused following a contrasting announcement about Russia sanction between herself and th…
Namibia to compensate families of victims killed by hippos and crocodiles
Namibian authorities have sad families of people killed by wild animals, including crocodile and hippos, will be compensated with with up to 100,000 Namibian dollars ($8,330).The compensation plan in…
Communal clashes kills five and destroys 50 houses in Kogi
A communal clash between natives in Aloko-Ogum, Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State has resulted in the killing of at least five persons on Friday morning.The conflict between the Bassa Kwomu a…