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…Seeks Prosecution Of Metuh, Others BEVERLY HILLS, CA, June 09, (THEWILL)   -  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of inciting the violence that followed the announcement of a new Emir of Kano, Alhaji...

Nigeria is seeking buyers for the assets of distressed state-owned former telecom monopoly Nitel, the state-appointed liquidator said on Monday. Nigeria opted to wind up Nitel in March after almost a decade of struggling to sell it, due to the...

… As Protests Enters Day 2 Over His Appointment SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, (THEWILL) – Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the controversial former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, was Monday officially presented a letter by the Kano State Governor, Mr....

SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, (THEWILL) – The Edo State House of Assembly  Monday suspended its Deputy Speaker, Rt. Honourable Festus Ebea and three other members over what it termed alleged misconduct. Only 11 members of the House were present at the session. Those...

Suspected Islamist gunmen abducted about 20 women from a nomadic settlement near the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped two months ago, a local official said. The ethnic Fulani women were taken after the...

David Beckham says striker Wayne Rooney is essential to England's chances at the World Cup because he "scares" opposition teams. Doubts have been raised about the the 28-year-old as he is yet to score in eight previous World Cup appearances. "If...

Brazil legend Pele says England "have the same chance" as his country of winning the 2014 World Cup. But the 73-year-old is hoping the hosts end up facing Uruguay in the final so they can make amends for their 1950...

Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed Pakistan's busiest airport on Sunday and at least 27 people were killed in a night-long battle at one of the country's most high-profile targets. The assault on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan's...

Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb submitted his government's resignation on Monday to new President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, state television reported. Mehleb and others like the finance minister are expected to retain their positions, officials and the media said. It is...

Thailand's junta said on Monday it had ordered the Thai ambassadors to the United States and Britain to meet human rights groups in an effort to "create understanding" about its seizure of power. Several Western governments have spoken out against...