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John Shiklam in Kaduna Two policemen were killed while a Canadian and an American were abducted by unknown gunmen in Kaduna last Tuesday night. The incident took place along Kafanchan- Kargarko road. The policemen were said to have been attached to the two foreign nationals to provide them...

LONDON (AP) — Britain said Wednesday that it will send three Royal Air Force helicopters to join France’s military mission against Islamic militants in Africa’s Sahel region as part of closer U.K.-French intelligence and military cooperation. The two countries will promise to step up efforts...

Maria Sharapova won the Australian Open in 2008 2018 Australian Open Dates: 15-28 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Watch highlights on BBC Two, the BBC Sport website and app. Live commentary on the best matches on BBC Radio 5 live, 5 live sports extra and online. Five-time Grand Slam...

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The woman reportedly located herself using her smartphone A woman who says she was abducted in Belgium has been found after locating herself on her smartphone and sharing the address with her brother. The 19-year-old student said five men kidnapped her...

When a same-sex couple excitedly opened their wedding programs on the eve of their Pennsylvania ceremony, they were horrified by what they found inside the package. “Rather than send plaintiffs the custom wedding programs they had purchased, Vistaprint instead sent plaintiffs literature with...

IT is something every parent dreads – the moment your child is no longer a kid. But how do you deal with knowing they are having sex? Getty – Contributor One mum shares how she found a condom in her 15-year-old son’s room – stock image For one mum, finding … via The Sun –...

Mr. Ayodele Fayose has embarked on a task of dousing tension, following the reported killing of a herdsman, known as Babuga Dengi, on Monday in Oke Ako in Ikole Local Government Area of the state. Amid concerns about a reprisal attack, Governor Fayose, summoned a meeting on Tuesday to … via...

Berlin School of Mind and Brain DAAD Scholarships for International Students in Germany, 2018 A number of Mind & Brain and DAAD scholarships will available to the best applicants to study at Berlin School of Mind and Brain (M&B) in … via NaijaBizCom.Com – http://ift.tt/2EQY8m4 Get More...

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja State governors met on Wednesday evening under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The meeting, the first of its kind in 2018, was held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The forum’s chairman and Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari...

Please Candid advise needed. On the 8th Dec. 2017, I was gisting with my Best friend (we have been friends now for 17years) about a guy I dated for 7years. We parted ways because he was a chronic womanizer and was not ready to change. I have caught him on several … via Nairaland –...

The Federal government says it is desirous to wind down its Presidential Amnesty programme in the Niger Delta region. The Special Adviser to the president on Niger Delta and Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (rtd) revealed this in Abuja Wednesday, after a...

Olusegun Mimiko, the immediate past governor of Ondo State, has condemned, in strong terms, the alleged killings by Fulani herdsmen in Benue state and other parts of the country. Dr. Mimiko was speaking on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 while fielding questions from newsmen after a solidarity visit...

Yusufu Akirikwen, Taraba Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice says that the state has no land for cattle colonies as proposed by the Buhari government. Akirikwen on Wednesday in Jalingo told journalists that the state government had enacted a law for the establishment of ranches which...

Will Smith continues to be the audacious king of Instagram and there doesn’t seem to be any sign of him stopping soon. The Bright actor is in Australia promoting the new, controversial Netflix film and took some time from interviews to stop by the zoo and graciously show us all around. … via...

Oprah did not announce “yes, I’m running” for president, despite a new tabloid cover story. The claims are 100 percent fabricated. Gossip Cop can bust the report. The new cover of Life & Style is touting “Oprah 2020” and “Her Plan To Win The Presidency.” But though … via Gossip Cop –...

The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has said that he will personally ensure that any corrupt official in his government is jailed. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2rj0zM6 -- Get More Nigeria Political News

In the light of recent developments at Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), it has become necessary to address the situation for the benefit of COSON members, licensees, industry stakeholders, the creative community … via Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria’s Top Website for News, Gossip...

British-Nigerian singer Olusegun Adeola Samuel also known as Seal is being investigated for charges of sexual battery. Seal’s former neighbour in his LA home, actress Tracey Birdsall filed a report against seal at the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department for … via Nigerian Entertainment Today –...

Adekunle Gold is on top of the world at the moment over his upcoming concert slated for June 29, 2018, at IndigoO2, tagged ‘Live In Concert.’ Posting a short video on Twitter, Adekunle Gold wrote: “Most times I act cool like all this is nothing…but this Ikotun boy’s face is … via...