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Five oil workers have been kidnapped in Nigeria’s restive southern Niger Delta region, an area regularly hit by militant attacks and abductions, police told AFP on Friday. Suspected militants seized the workers on Wednesday near the Ajoki community, which borders Edo and Delta States, said Delta...

One person died on the spot while three others are recuperating in hospital after a vehicle they were travelling in rammed a culvert before rolling several times. The accident occurred at Shikuyu near Goldmine petrol station along the Sigalagala–Butere highway in Ikolomani sub-county. A...

The fighting took place in Gueskerou, a village in the West African country’s southeastern region of Diffa bordering Nigeria, from where a bloody uprising by Boko Haram fighters has spilled over. At least five Niger soldiers were killed and a dozen others wounded … via The Guardian Nigeria...

– Some suspected illegal oil transporters and their tankers have been arrested – They were arrested by Nigerian Army personnel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state – They have since been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Some … via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read...

Some indigenes of Benue state on Thursday January 18, stormed the Unity Fountain in Abuja to protest the ongoing carnage in the state. One of the protesters, Margaret Iyorembr, a former commissioner of women affairs in Benue state who spoke to … via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read...

Five people have been killed in fresh attacks on three local government areas of Benue State. Two people in each of Logo and Guma LGAs were killed while the one other was hacked to death in Okpokwu LGA yesterday. Governor Samuel Ortom … via Nigerian Breaking News, Investigative...

190-year-old dead man’s DNA recreated without remains — Representational Image DNA recreated without remains A group of researchers in Iceland have achieved a ground-breaking feat in human genetics. They have recreated the DNA of a man who died over 190 years ago and that too without using his …...

Are you looking forward to gaining admission into one of Nigeria’s foremost federal universities this coming academic session? Here is a list of Nnamdi Azikiwe University courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies for the 2018/2019 academic year. Nnamdi Azikiwe University … via...

WASHINGTON — President Trump told his South Korean counterpart by telephone Wednesday that he is not considering a so-called bloody nose military strike on North Korea, according to a summary of their conversation released in Seoul. Trump told South Korean President Moon Jae-in that news …...

Convener, Concerned Nigerians and former Director new media to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Deji Adeyanju has debunked reports in some section of the online media, alleging he was given the sum of N50 million naira to spread negative reports against the Rivers state Government. Adeyanju...

Manchester United and Arsenal target Malcolm has apparently dropped a transfer hint by revealing he is taking English lessons. The Bordeaux wonderkid is a January target for a number of Premier League clubs after impressing in Ligue 1 this season. The 20-year-old starlet has netted seven times...

blue sight Real Madrid make Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois top summer targets European champions set their sights on Blues pair as they look to overhaul squad this summer but Harry Kane unlikely to be subject of a bid this year REAL … via News, sport, celebrities and gossip | The...

Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru, has returned to Everton to continue his recovery. Onyekuru suffered a knee injury while on loan at Anderlecht. The Belgian side released a statement last month, confirming that surgery was “inevitable” and the Nigerian would be out for “several months …...

Bale has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United with the Old Trafford club long-term suitors of the Welshman. His future in Spain has come into question in recent months with the 28-year-old falling down the pecking order under manager Zinedine Zidane. Real Madrid are growing...

The Saints would like to re-sign the winger from Arsenal following the £75m sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool via Goal.com News – International – http://ift.tt/2Eh6qDl --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said the Italian champions have no plans to part with star Paulo Dybala, despite continued transfer speculation. Manchester United have been linked with a move for Dybala, who dropped out of Juve’s starting XI last month which sparked doubts … via...

The Brazilian finally realised his dream move with a €160m transfer to Camp Nou, and has made the right choice despite Reds fans’ protests via Goal.com News – International – http://ift.tt/2makcBd --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

Governor Ibikunle Amosun has adopted the nine-year-old boy, Korede Taiwo, who was chained by his father, Francis Taiwo, in Ogun.. Korede, who was brought to Zone 2 Area Command, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta by the police team led by the state Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, was later handed...