Plane makes emergency landing in Murtala Mohammed airport, Lagos

According to Sunday Sun, an Emirates flight EK 262 from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates made an emergency land­ing in Lagos at the weekend due to the deteriorating health condition of a suspected cocaine trafficker. Screening by anti-narcotic officials found four pas­sengers positive for drug ingestion, who are currently under interrogation. Sunday Sun […]

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Buhari’s full Democracy day speech, fails to name treasury looters as promised

Contrary to expectations, President Buhari on Sunday morning did not name Nigerian treasury looters as he was recently reported to have promised – a promise that was not refuted. Below is the text of his Democracy Day Speech, which analysts have criticized for being full of plans and intentions and lacking in a sense of urgency it […]

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Russia to establish nuclear centre in Nigeria, signing of agreement on the way

The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Nikolay Udovichenko, on Saturday, announced that the Nigerian and Russian governments plan to sign an agreement for the establishment of a multifunctional scientific research nuclear centre in Nigeria. Udovichenko, who disclosed this in Lagos at this year’s Alumni Congress of the Soyuznik Alumni Association in Nigeria, said that the […]

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Only workers who are not on strike would get their salaries -Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said that only workers who are not on strike would be paid their salaries. In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, on Saturday, the governor noted that the state was handicapped by the continuous slide in statutory allocations coming and the general economic […]

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Real Madrid win 2016 European Champions League, 5-4 goals

Real Madrid minutes ago emerged winners of the 2016 edition of the European Champions League after the penalty shootout that climaxed the grueling final showdown against Atletico Madrid at the San Siro Stadium in Italy. Both Madrid sides battled to a one-all draw at full time, with the 30 minutes extra time failing to produce […]

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British Airways may stop flights to Nigeria due to Dollar scarcity

British Airways is evaluating its routes to Nigeria, adding to aviation industry pressure on the government as sister carrier, Iberia and U.S. competitor United Airlines, halt flights to the country as traffic stutters and currency controls delay access to revenue. Online business newspaper, Bloomberg, which carried the story noted that the development came amidst concerns […]

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Stella Oduah becomes President of ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians, promises to improve women’s life quality

Former Minister of Aviation and Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Princess Stella Oduah, has promised that she would do her best possible in improving quality of life of women, following her appointment as President of ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians. Expressing her delight over the appointment, she stated on her Twitter handle: “I am delighted to […]

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Nigerian government lists Buhari’s achievements during first year in office

The Presidency has released President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements in the last 12 months, ahead of May 29 marking his administration’s first year in office. The achievements are contained in a document titled “Factsheet on President Muhammadu Buhari’s 1st year in office” made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Special Adviser to the […]

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Anxiety grows as Islamic State advance near Turkish border, civilians trapped

Islamic State fighters captured territory from Syrian rebels near the Turkish border on Friday and inched closer to a town on a supply route for foreign-backed insurgents fighting the jihadists, a monitoring group said. The hardline group has been fighting against rebels in the area for several months. The rebels, who are supplied via Turkey, […]

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Super Eagle’s Osaze Odemwingie & wife celebrate 4th wedding anniversary, expecting a baby girl (Photo)

Super Eagles player, Peter Odemwingie and his wife celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary yesterday 26th of May, and also used the opportunity to announce that they are expecting their third child, a baby girl, due in October. The footballer took to twitter to share a photo of them both and wrote, “Our 4th year anniversary […]

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Police officer smiles for a camera as he stops an ISIS suicide bomber from wreaking havoc in Iraq (Photos)

The dramatic incident took place in the Kadhimiyah neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq and was captured by CCTV cameras and photographers present. A police officer named Saad Ali Thabit discovered and then held a would-be bomber during a routine search at the checkpoint where he was working. Immediately other people lined up at the checkpoint noticed […]

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See Exceptional African Women at the 5th Annual Women4Africa Awards in London (Photos and Video)

The 5th Annual Women4Africa Awards took place in the prestigious Kensington town hall in  London bringing together the biggest congregation of exceptional African Women from all over the continent in a night to celebrate and honour their amazing feats. The awards which over the years has recognised women who have impacted their communities through their […]

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