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Thousands of Nigerians seek asylum in Europe

Posted by admin Africa, Latest Politics Thursday, March 16th, 2017

A Nigerian returnee from Libya reacts on arrival at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. PHOTO: NAN • Waves of irregular migration despite deportation • Govt’s ‘rescue’ programme returns 859 in three months About 1,200 Nigerians are currently seeking asylum in Germany, some officials of the Federal Government have said. At least half of the […]

Row over Ghana’s ‘elephant-size’ government

Posted by admin Africa, Headlines Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Row over Ghana’s ‘elephant-size’ government AFPPresident Nana Akufo-Addo was inaugurated in January The Ghanaian government has defended itself against accusations of running an “elephant-sized” government, after new appointments announced on Wednesday brought the number of ministers and deputy minsters to 110. The ministries of Information, Energy, Agriculture and Local Government will each have three deputy ministers, […]

Sierra Leone pastor finds huge diamond

Posted by admin Africa, Headlines Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Sierra Leone pastor finds huge diamond Olivia Acland Artisanal, or freelance, miners are a common site in Sierra Leone’s diamond-rich Kono district A Christian pastor has discovered one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds in Sierra Leone’s Kono district. The diamond, weighing 709 carats, is now locked up in Sierra Leone’s central bank in Freetown. It […]

Madagascar FA chief Ahmad elected as new Caf president, ends Cameroon’s Hayatou’s 29-year reign

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Ahmad id the chief of African football’s governing body Madagascar Football Association chief Ahmad is elected Confederation of African Football president, ending Issa Hayatou’s 29-year reign.

Ivana Trump to publish book entitled ‘Raising Trump’

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana Trump is set to publish a book with Simon & Schuster. And it’s not about politics. Entitled, “Raising Trump,” the “non-partisan, non-political” book will detail Ivana’s experience raising her three children with Donald Trump — Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr. — according to the publishing house. It’s set to be published […]

Hawaii judge who blocked travel ban: Who is Derrick Watson?

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Thursday, March 16th, 2017

(CNN)A federal judge in Hawaii is making headlines after temporarily freezing President Donald Trump’s revised ban on travelers from several Muslim-majority countries. In a 43-page ruling, US District Court Judge Derrick Watson issued a scathing rebuke just hours before Trump’s revised travel ban was to go into effect Thursday. “The illogic of the government’s contentions […]

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1 Martin-Luther King Centre distances self from ‘leadership award’ to BuhariThe Martin Luther King, Jr Centre has distanced itself from a leadership and anti-corruption award to President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari [...]	2 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81 South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died aged 81. She [...]	3 Buhari’s government full of failure, needless blame game – Obasanjo News By: adekunle Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Obasanjo-Buhari Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Monrday, again, came hard on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, describing it [...] Why our names shouldn’t be on looters’ list-Aliyu, Igali, Fani-Kayode News By: Nwafor Polycarp Tuesday, April 3, 2018By Wole Mosadomi MINNA-Immediate past governor of Niger state, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has distanced himself from [...] Danjuma’s Call for Self-defense is Most Apropos- Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| April 3, 2018 – A onetime Chinese leader, Mao Tse Dong, once said, “We [...] South-South leaders urge Buhari to throw his hat in the ringSouth-South leaders urge Buhari to throw his hat in the ring · Say Oyegun, a point person for APC 2019 mission · Condemn Kpodo’s [...]	4 N10,000 bribe: Imo CP detains policemen, orders trial The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Chris Ezike, has detained three policemen attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit of the [...] Governor falls off car, while attempting to stand up in a moving car to waste naira on his cheering poor people News By: Nwafor Polycarp Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State …He only hurt his foot; will be back after Easter break-Aide LOKOJA-Governor [...] Ogun pastor beheads secret lover, buries body in ChurchBy Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA-An acclaimed Pastor of the Holy Gathering Evangelical Church of God, Papalanto, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the [...]	5 Insecurity: President Muhammadu Buhari-led FG meted injustice on IPOB members, says Cardinal OnaiyekanNews By: adekunle Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Cardinal-Onaiyekan Faults FG’s refusal to proscribe armed herdsmen as terrorists By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, [...]	6 Ten feared killed, many injured by Fulani herdsmen in Benue communities — 5th April 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi No fewer than 10 persons were allegedly killed Wednesday by Fulani herdsmen in Mbakyondo, Mbakpa [...] Picture: Nigerian teen, Israel Ogunsola, murdered in London — 5th April 2018 Less than a fortnight after the son of Nigerian lawmaker was shot dead in London Borough of [...] I’m not biased in my appointments – Buhari— 5th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has distanced himself from accusations of religious bias by his administration, insisting [...] Pictures: Former South Korean president handcuffed and sentenced to prison for 24 years Protester and police clash in South Korea -CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN)A South Korean court has found former President Park Geun-hye guilty [...]	7 SGF advises EFCC on how to tackle corruption SGF advises EFCC on how to tackle corruption — 7th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss [...] Germany: Van strikes crowd in Muenster killing 3, injuring 20 others Germany: Van strikes crowd in Muenster killing 3, injuring 20 others — 7th April 2018 Authorities say a van crashed into a [...] Lawmakers want end to Southern Kaduna killings Lawmakers want end to Southern Kaduna killings — 7th April 2018 Sola Ojo, Kaduna Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Nicholas Garba and his counterpart from Jema’a [...] IPOB declares 40 members missing after security agents’ attack — 7th April 2018 • We arrested only 4 persons –Police Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that [...]
8 How we achieved success in Boko Haram war –Buratai How we achieved success in Boko Haram war –Buratai — 8th April 2018 Philip Nwosu The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur [...] I have no problem with Governor Abubakar, says Speaker Dogara I have no problem with Governor Abubakar, says Speaker Dogara — 8th April 2018 Paul Orude, Bauchi The Speaker of the House of [...] 11 Nasarawa herdsmen reportedly murdered in Benue11 Nasarawa herdsmen reportedly murdered in Benue — 8th April 2018 Linus Oota, Lafia About 11 Fulani herdsmen from Nasarawa State were on [...] Ortom: No part of Benue will be captured under my watch — 8th April 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has vowed that he will do everything possible to ensure [...]	9	10 Fresh controversy trails $322m Abacha loot -Sun — 11th April 2018 •Adeosun admits FG’s receipt of money from Switzerland in December, denies writing President on lawyers’ fee Godwin Tsa, Abuja More controversies [...]	11	12 1,200 policemen promoted in AnambraBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA-NO fewer than 1,200 policemen serving in Anambra State, who were recently promoted by the Police Service Commission, [...] Nigeria now the 7th most populated country at 198 million The National Population Commission has put Nigeria’s current population at 198 million people with urban population growing at an average [...]	13 Nigeria loses $70m annually to illegal fishing –Navy Nigeria loses $70m annually to illegal fishing –Navy — 14th April 2018 Philip Nwosu About $70 million is lost annually to illegal unreported and [...] EFCC loses bid to seize Patience Jonathan’s $8.4m, N9.1bn EFCC loses bid to seize Patience Jonathan’s $8.4m, N9.1bn — 14th April 2018 A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, struck out [...] Police disperse Shiite protesters with tear gas, arrest activist Police disperse Shiite protesters with tear gas, arrest activist — 14th April 2018 Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Police Command (FCT), yesterday, [...] Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 51— 14th April 2018 Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo No fewer than 51 bodies have so far been recovered in Jandeikyula, a village on the [...]	14
15 CHAN Eagles receive N3m eachSuper Eagles players at the 2018 Africa Nations Championships reportedly have been paid N3m million each for their troubles at [...] Igbo must produce president in 2023 –Uzodimma— 16th April 2018 Senator representing Imo West, Hope Uzodimma, has declared Igbo must produce president in 2023. Uzodimma said it is the [...] Taraba killings: Soldiers arrest suspected masterminds of Fulani killers, others— 15th April 2018 Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said soldiers on internal security operations in Taraba State have arrested two persons [...] PDP knocks presidency for allegedly insulting Nigerians— 15th April 2018 Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday berated the Presidency for allegedly insulting Nigerians, who criticised the [...] Nigeria’s growing population: A blessing or a curse? — 15th April 2018 Since the National Population Commission (NPC) revealed that the population of Nigeria has official reached 198 million, [...] Buhari’s declaration: Allowing him again will spell doom15th April 2018 Raphael Ede, Enugu His Grace, Most Rev. Emmanuel Olisa Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria (Anglican [...] Who is Danjuma Speaking for? By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| April 15, 2018 – On 19th October, 2001, 19 soldiers were viciously murdered [...]	16	17	18	19 VIDEO: I was sexually assaulted at 17 –Chimamanda Adichie SEE VIDEO BELOW Oluwakemi Abimbola Awarding winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, joined the #MeToo movement as she shared the story of [...] Osinbajo challenges youths to brace up for political leadership— 19th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to brace up for assuming political leadership [...] Osun Assembly passes N179.2bn Appropriation Bill Osun Assembly passes N179.2bn Appropriation Bill — 19th April 2018 Clement Adeyi, Osogbo Osun House of Assembly has passed 2018 appropriation bill of [...] APC releases timetable for congresses, national convention— 19th April 2018 Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC), has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the party’s [...] Breaking: IGP returns stolen mace to Senate Breaking: IGP returns stolen mace to Senate — 19th April 2018 Fred Itua, Abuja Twenty four hours after some hoodlums invaded the Senate [...] Sex-for-marks: OAU suspends Professor Akindele indefinitely Sex-for-marks: OAU suspends Professor Akindele indefinitely — 19th April 2018 A professor at the centre of a sexual harassment sex-for-marks scandal, Mr [...]	20	21 Ozubulu church massacre: Perpetrators demanded $1m to forestall attack –Witness— 21st April 2018 • As court relocates sitting to Awka Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka; Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A star witness in the Ozubulu church massacre [...] Picture: Men can’t resist my big boobs -Stella Idika, Nollywood actress — 21st April 2018 Stella Idika is undoubtedly one of the most promising actresses in Nollywood. Known for roles in movies such [...] 3rd anniversary: Wike to commission 34 projects — 20th April 2018 • Don’t politicise soot challenge, gov appeals to campaigners Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government has announced that 34 [...]
22	23	24	25	26 Soyinka to Nigerian youths: Vote out old politicians in 2019SOYINKA Soyinka to Nigerian youths: Vote out old politicians in 2019 — 26th April 2018 Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on [...]	27 Nigerian Navy impounds vessel with 406 illegal migrantsNigerian Navy impounds vessel with 406 illegal migrants Philip Nwosu, Lagos The Nigerian Navy said it has impounded a passenger vessel with [...] Governors to probe N20 trillion unremitted Stamp Duty RevenueGovernors to probe N20 trillion unremitted Stamp Duty Revenue — 26th April 2018 Governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum [...] Court finds Bill Cosby guilty in sexual assault trialCourt finds Bill Cosby guilty in sexual assault trial — 26th April 2018 Court finds Bill Cosby guilty in sexual assault trial The [...]	28 Motion to impeach Buhari: I have no regrets, says Senator UrhoghideMotion to impeach Buhari: I have no regrets, says Senator Urhoghide • It’s a shame thugs assaulted me in Benin ν [...]
29 Soldiers arrest 4 Boko Haram terror suspects in YobeSoldiers arrest 4 Boko Haram terror suspects in Yobe Molly Kilete, Abuja Soldiers on internal security operations in Yobe State have arrested [...] CAN shelves demonstration against killing of ChristiansCAN shelves demonstration against killing of Christians — 29th April 2018 Desmond Mgboh, Kano The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Saturday, [...] Third force: Nobody can intimidate me – Obasanjo — 29th April 2018 Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that nobody can intimidate him on the third force, [...]	30

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Thousands of Nigerians seek asylum in Europe

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Madagascar FA chief Ahmad elected as new Caf president, ends Cameroon’s Hayatou’s 29-year reign

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