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Nigeria reduce MTN fine to $3.4b

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN, has succeeded in its bid to reduce a $5.2bn £3.4bn) fine imposed by Nigerian authorities for failing to cut off unregistered users. Nigeria wants mobile phone companies to verify the identity of their customers. The government says it is concerned unregistered Sim cards are being used by criminal gangs. The […]

Soldiers, police kill escapee lion in Jos – Critics condemn action

Posted by admin Headlines, Plateau, State News Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

A four-year-old lion has been shot dead after it escaped from a zoo in Jos, central Nigeria. The lion is believed to have escaped from its cage in Jos Wildlife Park at feeding time on Wednesday morning. There was tension in Jos as police and soldiers spent the day trying to track the animal down. […]

Defiant Turkey urges Russia to walk back sanctions for downing jet

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, urged Moscow on Monday to reconsider economic sanctions it issued after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter plane on Nov. 24, but refused to apologise for the incident. “We hope that Russia will reconsider these reactions, these measures, which will be against our interests both,” Davutoglu said. Russian President, Vladimir Putin […]

S.Africa most corrupt country in Africa – survey

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Corruption is on the rise in Africa, with South Africa topping the list of countries where citizens believe the problem has got worse in the last year, said a Transparency International survey released Tuesday. According to the report, 83 percent of South Africans interviewed felt that corruption had increased, with Ghana and Nigeria also among […]

Buhari, Queen Elizabeth, others for Ooni Ogunwusi’s installation

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Ile-Ife of my dream, by Ooni By Gbenga Olarinoye OSOGBO—President Muhammadu Buhari, the representative of the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, are some of the dignitaries expected on December 7, at the installation and presentation of staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde […]

Retiring Bryant receives high praise from peers

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, November 30th, 2015

The NBA fraternity reacted quickly to Kobe Bryant’s announcement Sunday that he would retire at the end of the season, with some calling it “sad” while other spoke of his incredible legacy. Bryant, 37, one of the greatest US basketball players ever, will retire after spending his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Watch out for explosive laden hampers, police warn Nigerians

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Monday, November 30th, 2015

By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja – The Police High Command Monday joined other security agencies in calling on Nigerians to be security conscious and vigilant during the Yuletide season and warned all citizens to be extra alert while receiving gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends during the season, to avoid explosive-laden hampers as […]

I carry a moral burden to defend Audu’s mandate – Faleke

Posted by admin Headlines, Kogi, State News Monday, November 30th, 2015

By BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO LOKOJA – The Deputy Governor candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the November 21, governorship election, James Abiodun Faleke has said that he carried a moral burden to defend his boss, late Abubakar Audu’s mandate at the poll. Faleke who spoke today at late Prince Abubakar Audu’s house in GRA, […]

TB Joshua fails to appear for building collapse trial

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, November 30th, 2015

TB Joshua and two contractors facing trial for criminal negligence over a church building collapse that killed 116 worshippers failed to appear in court on Monday, prompting the judge to adjourn the case. The case at the Lagos high court followed a coroner’s ruling in July that blamed Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and […]

Drogba to manage Chelsea

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, November 27th, 2015

FORMER Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he has an agreement to return to the club once he finishes playing and wants it to be as manager. Drogba, who now plays in Canada, scored 164 goals in two spells with the Blues. “I want to give back to the club which has given so much to […]