Nigerian Army lance corporal sentenced to death for killing five civilians in Borno State

RIFLEMAN Lance Corporal John Godwin has been sentenced to death by a Nigerian Army general court martial after he was found guilty of killing five rescued civilians in the Yamteke area of Borno State during Operation Lafiya Dole.

 

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Fifa warns Spain that it may be kicked out of World Cup over government interference in FA elections

SPAIN risks being kicked out of next year's World Cup after Fifa wrote to the Spanish football federation warning it that the recent government interference in its elections represents a breach of international guidelines.

 

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Emirates Airlines resumes flights to Nigeria with Abuja landing after being absent for over a year

EMIRATES Airlines has resumed flights to the Nigerian capital Abuja after over a year of absence when a Boeing 777-300 landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport this afternoon.

 

Over the last two years, the Nigerian aviation industry has had it really rough as a foreign exchange crunch made it hard for airlines to meet their obligations, most of which were paid in hard currency. This led several airlines to either stop flying to Nigeria or to severely reduce their operations.

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Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe arrives in Singapore for medical treatment

FORMER Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has arrived in Singapore for a medical check-up in what is his first international trip outside the country since being ousted from power last month.

 

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Arik gradually sees its operations return to normal with the resumption of Uyo and Calabar flights

NIGERIA'S largest indigenous airline Arik Air is gradually getting back on its feet after announcing that it will resume flights to Calabar and Uyo over the Christmas period starting from December 15.

 

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Nigeria looks set to capitalise on global crude oil price increases by boosting production

NIGERIA has announced plans to increase crude oil production in an attempt to boost foreign exchange earnings following the recent rise in global prices that have boosted petroleum prices to over $65 a barrel for the first time in three years.

 

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Professor Soyinka wins Europe Theatre Prize for his work in bridging the divide between continents

NIGERIA'S Nobel laureate  Professor Wole Soyinka has been named the winner of the 2017 Europe Theatre Prize in recognition of his contribution to global literature and attempts to bridge the divide between Europe and Africa.

 

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Acting EFCC chairman Magu escapes assassination after gunmen storm his house and kill police guard

ACTING Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ibrahim Magu escaped assassination yesterday after armed gunmen stormed his house in Abuja killing one of his police guards.

 

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NFF chairman Amaju Pinnick apologises for error after Fifa deducts three points from Nigeria

NIGERIAN Football Federation (NFF) chairman Amaju Pinnick has apologised to the nation after Fifa penalised Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player against Algeria during a World Cup qualifier last month.

 

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Birthday boy Victor Moses set to celebrate with his 200th Premier League appearance tonight

SUPER Eagles winger Victor Moses looks set to join the elite band of Nigerian footballers who have played 200 games in the English Premiership this weekend when he features for Chelsea away game to Huddersfield tonight.

 

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