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Police: Jussie Smollett staged hoax attack as ‘publicity stunt…to promote his career’
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson blasted Jussie Smollett in an emotional press conference on Thursday in which he said that Smollett's alleged staging of a hoax attack was a "publicity stunt...to promote his career."
Ike Shorunmu backs Paul Aigbogun to turn things around with Flying Eagles
Former Super Eagles Ike Shorunmu has backed the national U20 team, the Flying Eagles, to get things right ahead of the FIFA U20 world cup in Poland where the team, alongside Senegal, Mali and South Africa would be representing the African continent at the youth soccer Mundial.
Osaze Odemwingie: Most African players patronise native doctors
Ex-Nigerian international Osaze Odemwingie has claimed that over 70 per cent of African professional footballers patronise native doctors.
Romantic spots to spice honeymoon within Nigeria
Mrs Omolara Adagunodo, the Managing Director, Jumia Hotels and Flight Services, says many Nigerian couples are ignorant of the existence of exotic honeymoon locations in the country.
Bernie Sanders: Donald Trump racist, sexist, homophobe, xenophobe
Senator Bernie Sanders, who once campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and lost narrowly to Hillary Clinton, has now set his sights on the White House once again.
President Sall set for re-election in Senegal presidential poll
Voters in Senegal are set to elect a president on Feb. 24 from a mere five candidates, including incumbent and frontrunner Macky Sall, an official said.
EU provides €45 million support for agri-businesses in Africa
The European Union (EU) has provided 45 million euros to support smallholder agri-businesses in rural area in Nigeria and other African countries.
Scotland ace Charlie Adam hails Oghenekaro Etebo’s impact at Stoke City
Scotland and Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam has commended Nigeria midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo for his impact at English Championship club since he arrived last summer.
Asa to headline 2019 MTN Bush Fire Festival
Nigerian-French musician, Asa Elemide, will headline the 2019 MTN Bush Fire Festival, according to organisers.
Junior Ajayi set to sign contract extension with Al Ahly
Nigeria forward Junior Ajayi is close to renewing his contract with Egyptian giants Al Ahly following his return to action after a lengthy injury-induced lay-off.
Elections: US pastor prays for Nigeria
Pastor Franklyn Richardson, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, New York, has prayed for a peaceful outcome of the upcoming general elections in Nigeria.
Governor Obaseki lauds AU for prioritising travails of migrants
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the African Union (AU) for recognising the peculiar travails of immigrants, returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) across the continent, noting that there was need to bring the issues to the front burner.
Sudan police fire tear gas at Khartoum rally
Sudanese police fired tear gas on Sunday at an anti-government rally in the capital, witnesses said, as protesters pressed on with their campaign against the rule of President Omar al-Bashir.
Namibia decriminalises baby abandonment to reduce cases
The Namibian government on Friday said it hoped a new law to remove criminal penalties for mothers abandoning their new-born babies would ensure women who cannot look after their children can hand them safely to authorities.
Pastor Adeboye: May God use this election to declare glory on Nigeria
Ahead of the presidential election, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has prayed for free, fair and peaceful elections in Nigeria.
South African government rally behind Caster Semenya on IAAF’s new gender rules
The South African government on Friday threw its weight behind Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya ahead of next week’s landmark hearing against proposed rules that aim to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.
FAO: Hunger in Africa continues to rise
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says hunger in Africa has continued to rise with 237 million people affected in sub-Saharan Africa, straining global and continental hunger eradication efforts.
President Buhari thanks Bill Clinton for being Nigeria’s friend
President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, for his continuous support for Nigeria and the growth of her democracy.
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President Buhari urges Nigerians not be afraid of rumours of violence and unrest
President Muhammadu Buhari has counselled Nigerians to ignore rumours of violence and unrest surrounding the conduct of the 2019 general elections as rescheduled.
INEC: Our materials can’t be diverted
Ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti State, has assured voters in the state that the sensitive and non-sensitive materials already distributed for the conduct of Saturday’s elections got to the right destinations across the 16 local government areas of the state.
Election: Why democracy is not easy to maintain – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday said democracy is not easy to achieve and maintain in Nigeria.
Commissioner: Police committed to peaceful elections in Edo
Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Edo State Police Command has restated its commitment to peaceful election in the state.
Benin court says it has jurisdiction to entertain suit against US University
A Benin City High Court, has ruled that it has jurisdiction to entertain a suit against a United States-based University.
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Sarri: Chelsea played confusing football against Manchester United
Maurizio Sarri has admitted that his side played “confusing football” in their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Elections postponement triggers concern, anxiety – LASU vice-chancellor
Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), said on Saturday that the postponement of the 2019 elections had created concern and anxiety due to the complexity of Nigeria as a nation.
France snubs Donald Trump’s appeal to repatriate ISIS fighters en masse
France will for now not act on U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for European allies to repatriate hundreds of Islamic State fighters from Syria, taking back militants on a “case-by-case” basis.
Adebayo Shittu: Adams Oshiomhole has no moral right to attack INEC chairman
Adams Oshiomhole is a terrible electoral umpire and has no moral pedigree to call for the resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a minister has said.
11 injured in China knife attack
11 people on Thursday were injured in a knife attack in eastern China, police in Jiangxi province said.