One of Nigeria’s most remembered leaders, 37-year-old Murtala Muhammed, was killed on February 13, 39 years ago, in an abortive coup attempt led by Lt.
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Boko Haram: Niger arrests Boko Haram regional mastermind
The suspected mastermind of different attacks by Boko Haram islamist sect in Niger’s Diffa region near the Nigerian border has been arrested by Nigerian security
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Biafra: MASSOB introduces vehicle, driver licences, passport
Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has urged the international community to rezone the country to enable each zone go back
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Emenike performs ritual to lift curse
Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Emenike underwent a Turkish spiritual cleansing ritual to lift a curse that he believes has been placed on him. Emenike is
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Nigeria: Military recaptures 5 towns from Boko Haram
Military authorities in Nigeria on Monday issued a statement saying it had retaken Gamboru and four other towns held by Boko Haram following a joint
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South Korea soldier gets death sentence for troop killings
A South Korean soldier who shot dead five of his colleagues and injured seven others has been sentenced to death by a military court. The
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Nigeria 2015: Jonathan and Buhari will have to “Sign MoU on violence-free elections”- Akinyemi writes
A former Foreign Minister and Deputy Chairman, 2014 National Conference, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has warned of dangers ahead of the February 2015 general elections. Akinyemi,
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Nigeria: ”How my father’s jailer can offer Nigeria a fresh start”
With presidential polls two weeks away, a Nigerian author explains why she is supporting Muhammadu Buhari – a man who brought great suffering to her
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Spain: 10 killed, 21 injured in crash of Greek F-16 jet at military base during NATO training
MADRID – A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other aircraft on the ground during NATO training in southeastern Spain Monday, killing at least 10
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US Congress Invites Netanyahu, Angering White House
THE US Congress invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to a special joint session on the Iranian and Islamic threats. The White House voiced opposition, citing protocol
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Nigeria: Patience Jonathan dares Niger Delta youths, You can’t stop me from coming
First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan has waved off the threats by her husband’s kinsmen that she should not set her foot into the Niger Delta
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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah dies at 90, his half-brother has ascended to the throne
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died aged 90 after a short illness, state television announced late on Thursday. He has been succeeded by Crown
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Sierra Leone: Western world ‘vulnerable’ to epidemics, warns Ebola expert
The Western world is “vulnerable” to epidemics such as Ebola, and must invest more in researching vaccines, a leading scientist has warned. Prof Peter Piot
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Nigeria: Al Mustapha narrates how Abacha died 17 years ago
Major Hamza Al Mustapha was the Chief Security Officer of Gen. Sani Abacha, former Nigeria military head of state from November 1993 to his death
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Stoke City coach happy Nigeria did not qualify for Nations cup
As Nigerians are watching the ongoing 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with mixed feelings due to the non-qualification of the Super Eagles for the
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