FIFA’s Asian commercial partners said Monday they expected a “thorough investigation” into corruption allegations over Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, reflecting concerns that their multi-million dollar sponsorship deals might be tainted. Analysts say official…
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Nigeria’s ousted central bank chief was on Sunday named Emir of Kano, the country’s number two Muslim leader, following the death of the previous incumbent, the state government announced. “The state government received their recommendations and Allah…
Brazilian workers are racing to complete the stadium that will host the World Cup’s first game, wiping seats, checking beams and installing wiring just days before the opening whistle. As night fell on Saturday, helmeted workers were still toiling away…
The Presidency on Sunday denied the rumor that the Federal Government was planning to rename the University of Ibadan after…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Sunday reportedly grounded Rivers Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi’s chartered aircraft. The aircraft, which…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed regrets at the death of former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, in an…
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has promised to employ over 2,000 youths of the state under the yet to be…
Rising unemployment among young Nigerian pilots has been attributed to their inability to pass competence tests and low quality training…
Chairman, Delta State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Pius Odioko, has kicked against the proposal by…
APC members and passers by scampering for safety from rampaging policemen at the Scene of the attack in ijigbo area,…
4 June 2014 – The United Nations humanitarian chief today called for $60 million for the next three months to…
4 June 2014 – Citing aerial attacks, use of heavy weaponry and civilian casualties in Benghazi and elsewhere in eastern…
4 June 2014 – Thousands of women and children fleeing the Central African Republic (CAR) for Cameroon arrive in a…
8 June 2014 – The senior United Nations envoy in the Middle East visited the Gaza Strip today for the…
6 June 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern today about reports regarding the deteriorating health of Palestinian administrative detainees…
6 June 2014 – The United Nations refugee agency said today that 62 people are confirmed to have died when…
6 June 2014 – The United Nations Security Council has stressed its support for the engagement of all political groups…
5 June 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he is deeply concerned by reports that Israeli authorities have issued…
Follow @{0}Malnutrition is high among the refugeesGBITI, 6 June 2014 (IRIN) – More than 80,000 Central Africans have fled the…
Follow @{0}Making room for the neighboursLOLO, 3 June 2014 (IRIN) – New open-air butcheries and stalls now flank the unsealed…