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Saturday, 30 November 2013

PHOTOS: The Fate Of Three Lebanese Hezbollah Suspects As Decided

The Federal High Court in Abuja today ruled on the case between the Federal Government and three Lebanese suspects arrested for

The National Secretary of PDP, Prof. Wale Oladipo, said Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola had lost moral ground and political legitimacy to lay claim

China will launch its first ever moon rover mission on Monday, state media said, as Beijing embarks on the latest stage in its ambitious space

MUST READ: Varsity Graduate Forged Gov’s Letter-Head Paper, Arrested

The State Security Services (SSS), Friday, said that that it had arrested a university graduate (names withheld) for allegedly forging the

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho revealed on Friday he will not bring in a new striker when the transfer window opens in January.

Coach Stephen Keshi has said he is shocked Nigeria have slipped in the latest FIFA rankings despite some impressive results lately.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a Lebanese, Tahal Roda, to life imprisonment on terrorism charges.

Police in Dresden say they have arrested a 55-year-old police officer on suspicion of murder after the body of another man was found in

A man believed to be in his 70s, who claimed to.be a wizard, was on Wednesday found on the banks of the Okrudu River at Kaimebre, a settlement

Benue Student To Die By Hanging For Armed Robbery

A Makurdi High Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a 100-level sociology student of Benue State University, Jacob Atongo, to

The sleepy town of Ogotun-Ekiti in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State was on Tuesday thrown into confusion when

Pope Francis denounced the global financial system that excludes the poor as he issued the mission statement for his papacy on

The Nigerian Sports Award held on Tuesday 26th November 2013, and Chelsea striker Victor Moses went home with the award

Today is Wednesday, November 27, the 331th day of 2013. There are 33 days left in the year. In 1701, Anders Celsius was born in Sweden.

The first book printed in what is today the United States of America sold for $14 million at auction in New York on Tuesday, becoming

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho accepted that he got his team selection badly wrong after his side were beaten 1-0 by Basel at

EFCC Invites Steve Oronsaye For Questioning Over Pension Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Nigeria’s former head of service, Steve Oronsaye, to explain

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness says that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is not and never will be on the Bavarians' agenda.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) rose from an emergency meeting this afternoon in Kaduna and expressed strong disagreement

The leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, was today arrested in Cotonou,

The founder and the General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, Dr W.F Kumuyi in an interview with Elife talks about his

The military authorities in Jos, capital of Plateau State have confirmed the killing of 37 persons by gunmen in several villages in the

American actress, screenwriter, and author, Angelina Jolie is splashing out £12.2million to buy Brad Pitt a heart-shaped island.

Manchester United Won't Rush Darren Fletcher Back - Moyes Says

David Moyes says no date has been set for a possible return to action with Manchester United for Darren Fletcher.

The G-7 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have moved on by joining the opposition All Progressives

Frank Lampard Scores Twice As Chelsea Cruise Past West Ham

FRANK Lampard scored twice against his old club as Chelsea beat West Ham 3-0 on Saturday to move up to third place in the Premier

The Bavarians struck a vital blow in the Bundesliga title race with a flatting win over their rivals, who were made to rue a number of missed

Today is Sunday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2005. There are 37 days left in the year. This is Thanksgiving Day.

Sturridge Saves Liverpool In Derby Thriller

Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to earn Liverpool a 3-3 draw at Everton with an 89th-minute equaliser in a richly entertaining Merseyside

Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2013. There are 38 days left in the year. History of Nigeria: In 2009, President Umaru Musa

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been nicknamed 'Kimye' since they began dating back in April 2012. And, judging by the latest photographs

Authorities in northwest Pakistan have charged the doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden with murder and fraud, officials and a defence

At least 29 people were killed on Saturday in Syrian regime air strikes on the northern city of Aleppo and surrounding areas, the Syrian Observatory for

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter on Friday hit back at criticism over work conditions on World Cup venues in Qatar, accusing European companies and saying France

Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, has approved the appointment of Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu as the Vice-Chancellor of the newly established

Today's Highlights In History (November 21)

Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2013. There are 40 days left in the year. On this date:
In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th

Uruguay became the final team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday after grinding out a 0-0 draw in a gritty battle with Asian

The 16-year-old Pakistani, who last year was shot in the head by the Taliban in her native Swat Valley after speaking out in favour of education

12 Die Celebrating Algeria’s Qualification For Brazil 2014 World Cup

Celebrations for Algeria’s victory over Burkina Faso that sent the country’s soccer team to the 2014 World Cup finals left 12 people dead and some 240 injured,

AmericanahNigeria award winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will, on November 29, visit Nairobi for the 10th anniversary of Kwani Trust and

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has practiced on court for the first time since his back surgery in September.

R&B singer Chris Brown returned back in court, Wednesday for a probation hearing stemming from his 2009 assault on Rihanna, but a recent arrest

Information reaching us from Tanzania has it that, Diamond who is currently in relationship with radio presenter Penny is related and worst still by blood.

Renowned Reverend, Billy Graham has been admitted to a hospital for the second time in a month for respiratory issues.

The State Security Service (SSS) today in Abuja paraded five suspected Boko Haram members alleged to have planned deadly attacks on Igala, Kogi State.

The State Security Service (SSS) has, Wednesday, paraded a suspected commander, a spiritual leader of Boko Haram and four members of his cell

Murder-accused Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius, faces two additional gun-related charges after being served a new indictment by prosecutors on Wednesday, according to reports.

Forbes has released the list of 2013 highest paid musicians in the world as Madonna reigns supreme. The 'Material Girl' surpassed singer Lady Gaga and

Indian men are already beginning to celebrate as the annual Assam Rape Festival is just days away. Every non-married girl age 7-16 will have the chance

Today is the 324th day of 2013. There are 41 days left in the year.

on this date:

In 1917: The Ukrainian Republic is proclaimed.

In 1945: International War Crimes Tribunal begins as 24 accused Nazi World War II criminals go on trial in Nuremberg, Germany.

In 1947: England's Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten are married in London's Westminster Abbey.
In 1959: Britain, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Sweden meet to form European Free Trade Association.

In 1977: Egypt's President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to speak before the Israeli Parliament, telling them Egypt seeks peace.

In 1990: Saddam Hussein orders another 250,000 Iraqi troops into Kuwait.

In 1995: The Hubble Space telescope photographs the birth of the star, Eagle Nebula.

In 1997: Twenty-nine industrialised nations of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development agree to outlaw bribing of foreign officials.

Five years ago: The UN Security Council votes unanimously to impose new sanctions aimed at reducing the arms flowing into Somalia and the lawlessness and piracy that have flourished there.

Three years ago: Pope Benedict XVI opens the door on the previously taboo subject of condoms as a way to fight HIV, saying male prostitutes who use condoms may be beginning to act responsibly. It's a stunning comment for a pontiff who has blamed condoms for making the AIDS crisis worse.

One year ago: The Church of England's governing body blocks a move to permit women to serve as bishops in a vote so close it fails to settle the question of female leadership and likely condemns the institution to years more debate on the issue.

Truck Crushes Expectant Mother, Four Others In Lagos

It was a very gloomy Tuesday in the Oshidi area of Lagos state as an expectant mother and four other women were crushed to death by a sand-laden truck

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