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Nigeria’s militant Islamist group Boko Haram has captured the key north-eastern town of Michika, residents say, gaining more territory in its efforts to create an Islamic state. People fled into bushes as gunfire rang out in the town, they added. Boko Haram has changed tactics in recent months by holding on to territory rather than launching hit-and-run attacks. The government …

Mahama Ayariga Youth And Sports Minister Mahama Ayariga has been fingered for the poor attendance at the Ghana-uganda nations Cup qualifier in Kumasi last Saturday, which ended 1-1. Ahead of the game, it was announced that gates would be opened for free, a decision alleged to have been taken unilaterally by the sports chief. DAILY GUIDE SPORTS gathered that Mahama Ayariga failed to consult with stakeholders like the National Sports Authority (NSA), Ghana …

Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open championship and 18th major title overall. And like each of her matches at Flushing Meadows the past two weeks, the final wasn’t close at all — a 6-3, 6-3 victory over good friend Caroline Wozniacki that lasted only 75 minutes Sunday. …

The EU says new sanctions against Russia should be adopted shortly and take effect on Tuesday, despite a Kremlin warning of retaliation. But an EU spokeswoman said the sanctions would be “reversible”, depending on the situation in Ukraine. Pro-Russian rebels and government troops are observing a fragile truce. Russia has warned that it could block international flights through its airspace …

The Federal Government has directed all schools to resume on September 22. The Federal Government initially postponed the resumption date of primary and secondary schools to October 13 due to the Ebola virus disease. However, the date has been shifted forward to September 22 following a review ordered by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The FEC, recently ordered the Minister …

Nigerian warplanes are carrying out air strikes against Boko Haram militant bases at Bama, Borno State, a senior official said yesterday, in a government counter-attack against Boko Haram’s drive to create an Islamist enclave. The official, who asked not to be named, told Reuters Nigeria’s military was battling Boko Haram fighters at Bama, 70 km (45 miles) southeast of the …

A federal high court sitting in Abuja has been asked to order the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) to investigate the minister of petroleum, Mrs. Deziani Allison-Madueke and the attorney-general of the federation, Mr Mohammed Adoke over alleged illegal deals in the Nigerian oil sector. Comrade Frank,  told the court that by section 7 of the EFCC Act, the commission …

Lagos State Government will today Thursday, September 4, 2014 hold a sensitization workshop for Principals and Head teachers of public primary and secondary schools as well as proprietors of public schools in the State on the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and the new school resumption date of October 13, 2014. The State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye who …

By Ese Erinmwingbovo. The economic development of any society is measured primarily by employment generation through increased business activities and industrialization. Such economic development is centered on the availability of infrastructural facilities and capital, especially to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), known to be the engine of economic development, driver of employment and the laboratory of innovative ideas. This sector …

Crisis is brewing at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, following the decision of the Commission to contract the printing of the ballot papers to be used for the presidential and governorship elections to a foreign firm at the cost of N6 billion. Although the Commission is yet to award the controversial contract to any of …