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Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift win big at MTV VMAs 2019 — full list
Celebrities who bagged some awards include: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, the Jonas Brothers, Rosalía, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello and more A-listers who are among the numerous artists that are set to perform at the Prudential Center in New Jersey for the 36th annual award show.
Armed man holds dozens hostage on bus in Rio de Janeiro
A man is holding dozens of people hostage on a bus in Rio de Janeiro, and is threatening to set it alight.
27 killed in prison riot in Tajikistan
Three guards have been killed during a riot at a high-security prison in Tajikistan, the country’s justice ministry said.
Ex-militants block East-West road over killings, kidnappings
Aggrieved drivers and ex-militants on Wednesday barricaded a section of the East-West road to protest rising cases of killings, kidnapping, armed robberies and other criminal activities along the gateway road.
Adrien Rabiot ‘held hostage’ by Paris Saint-Germain – mother
Adrien Rabiot’s agent has accused Paris Saint-Germain of holding the midfielder “hostage” after he was suspended for going to a nightclub following their Champions League defeat by Manchester United.
Rivers elections: UK, PDP condemn military as INEC suspends polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday suspended all electoral processes in the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers until further notice.
Gabon coup bid highlights country in grip of uncertainty
"Who's in charge?" asked Gaston, a resident of Libreville, a day after Gabon's armed forces quelled an attempted coup.
PFN: President Buhari should act fast to rescue Leah Sharibu
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Felix Omobude, has called on the Federal government to put machinery in motion to effect the immediate rescue of Miss Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi school girl from the captivity of the dreaded Islamic extremists, Boko Haram, who kidnapped her along with hundreds of her schoolmates last year.
Burkina Faso coup accused admits ‘attack on state security’
The leader of a group that carried out an attempted coup in Burkina Faso on Friday conceded in court that the events of 2015 had been an "attack on state security".
Shipowners berate NIMASA for dearth of local shipping lines
Indigenous shipowners have unanimously blamed the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, for the dearth of local shipping lines operating in the maritime sector.
British hostage Ian Squire killed in Nigeria, 3 released
A British hostage, kidnapped in Nigeria has been killed, while three others have been released, the Foreign Office says.
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Many feared killed as Boko Haram attacks vigilante in Yobe
An unspecified number of vigilante operatives were killed at a checkpoint mounted by suspected Boko Haram members along Damaturu/Gashua road, Yobe, on Friday, witnesses and security officials said.
Sunday Oliseh: Emmanuel Dennis can play for big clubs in Europe
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has backed Nigeria and Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis to play for any of the top clubs in Europe after putting up a good outing against Manchester United in the Europa League.
Ayodele Fayose denies plans to dump PDP
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose says he is not contemplating dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for another party.
South Sudan rebel leader to be appointed vice president
South Sudan President Salva Kiir will on Friday formally appoint rebel leader Riek Machar as vice president, ahead of a swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, the information minister said.
Raheem Sterling: I’m happy at Manchester City for now
Raheem Sterling has not ruled out playing for Real Madrid in the future but insists he is “really happy” at Manchester City for now.
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Panic as fuel scarcity hits Port Harcourt
There is panic in Port Harcourt, Rivers State as fuel scarcity hits the city, following an action by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG.
Betty Akeredolu lays foundation for community development centre
Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu and others during the foundation laying ceremony of Ada Emeabiam Development Centre (ADEDEC), in Emeabiam, Imo State.
Lionel Messi: Spectacular Lautaro Martinez perfect for Barcelona
“He’s spectacular, he’s in stunning form. You could always tell he was a great player, but he’s really exploded in the last year,” Messi told Mundo Deportivo.
Identity of man who jumped into Lagos lagoon unveiled
The incident happened in the morning while efforts are still ongoing to recover the victim. It was learnt that officials of the state emergency agency (LASEMA) were notified of the incident at 11:31 am.
Nigeria intensifies health workers’ response to humanitarian crisis
The Federal Government is building the capacity of workers and stakeholders in the health sector to respond appropriately to health humanitarian crisis in the country, Dr Abdulaziz Mashi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, said.