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Gunmen in the early hours of Friday stormed Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, and kidnapped a nursing mother of three children, Mrs Rukayyat Odedoyin.

‘Smugglers’ kill customs officer in Ogun

11 hours ago

Sudanese security forces launched sweeping arrests of anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, tightening the regime’s grip while the international community ramped up punitive measures.

Security tightens grip in coup-hit Sudan as global pressure bites

15 hours ago

A Paris museum on Tuesday exhibited over a dozen colonial-era treasures taken from Benin, the last time they will be shown in France before being handed back in a landmark gesture.

Final show in France for looted Benin treasures

2 days ago

Japan’s Princess Mako, the emperor’s niece, has married her commoner college sweetheart on Tuesday and left the royal family after a years-long engagement beset by scrutiny that has left the princess with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner

2 days ago

Barcelona have condemned the violent and disdainful acts directed at Ronald Koeman outside Camp Nou on Sunday after their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Barcelona condemn attack on Ronald Koeman after Clasico defeat to Real Madrid

3 days ago

Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte says Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel is yet to fully play to Romelu Lukaku’s strength.

Chelsea boss issues update on Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner

4 days ago

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Snap blames revenue hit on iOS ad tracking changes

6 days ago

A member of the Board of Trustee (BOT) for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Sam Oyovbaire, has described the reasons put forward for defection to All Progressives Congress (APC), by the three (3) PDP governors as baseless, illogical and untenable to the doctrines of democratic principles, norms and values.

PDP disqualifies three aspirants from contesting NWC positions

6 days ago

Gunmen in the early hours of Friday stormed Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, and kidnapped a nursing mother of three children, Mrs Rukayyat Odedoyin.

Bandits kidnap over 30 travellers in Niger

1 week ago

The ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China, is seen in an illustration released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. January 29, 2020. Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM/CDC/Handout via REUTERS

Africa’s coronavirus cases pass 8.44 million

1 week ago

The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Nasarawa: Police confirm abduction of two university students

1 week ago

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield on February 01, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mo Salah agent jets in for talks over new Liverpool contract

2 weeks ago

Customs, smugglers engage in gun duel

2 weeks ago

Fabian Delph “still needs time” to fully recover from dislocating his shoulder before he can return to training, Everton boss Rafa Benitez has said.

Rafa Benitez makes Fabian Delph admission after Everton injury

2 weeks ago

L’Équipe report today that 60% of Ligue 1 referees are in favour of an experiment which would see them wear microphones during matches they officiate.

Ligue 1 referees in favour of wearing microphone during matches

2 weeks ago