Kingmakers select new Deji for Akure
Kingmakers in Akure on Sunday selected Prince Aladetoyinbo Patrick of Osupa Ruling House as new Deji of Akure, 18 months after the demise of former occupant of the throne, Oba Adebiyi Adesida
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JIBWIS establishes radio, television stations in Abuja
An Islamic group, the Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’ikamatul Sunnah (JIBWIS), has established international Radio and Television stations in Abuja to propagate Islam. Sheikh Bala Lau, the National Chairman of the group, announced this
Luxembourg rules out full voting rights for foreigners
Luxembourg overwhelmingly rejected in a referendum on Sunday giving full voting rights to foreign nationals, who make up nearly half the population. Just over 78 percent of voters in the tiny European
Protesters burn ballots in bid to block Mexico vote
Rebellious teachers and protesters seeking to thwart Mexico’s midterm elections on Sunday burned ballots, blocked polling stations and forced one southern town to scrap the vote. The protests in the impoverished southern
G7 summit opens with tough line on Ukraine
The leaders of Germany and the United States hammered home a tough line on Russia Sunday as they kicked off a G7 summit dominated by crises in Ukraine and Greece. German Chancellor
Wawrinka stuns Djokovic to win French Open
Stan Wawrinka spectacularly shattered Novak Djokovic’s dream of a career Grand Slam on Sunday when he became the oldest winner of the French Open in 25 years. The 30-year-old Swiss claimed a
Osinbajo tasks Nigerians on faithfulness, diligence
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday urged Nigerians to be faithful, diligent and honest in all that they do so as to attract favour from God and man. Osinbajo spoke
El-Rufai swears in SSG, PPS, others
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday swore in the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Balarabe Lawal. Also sworn in were the Principal Private Secretary, Malam Salisu Suleiman, Deputy Chief
PHOTOS: Buhari Jets out to Germany for G7 Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday left Nigeria for Germany to attend the G7 Summit taking place in the Bavaria Alps. Here are some pictures of his departure. PHOTOS: courtesy
Sculptor sparks uproar over ‘queen’s sex organ’ at Versailles
British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor has sparked an uproar in France by installing a huge work he has called a “queen’s vagina” in the stately grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The 60-metre