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Crisis hits Assemblies of God Church •My case against church leaders —suspended General Superintendent Emeka

Fake Nigerian nurse jailed in London over circumcision that almost killed boy

400 candidates miss JAMB exam over Boko Haram

2015: APC Governors set for showdown with Buhari, Tinubu over Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket

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Arsenal dethrone Wigan, romp into English FA Cup final

Anambra Security Summit recommends establishment of trust fund, other measures to effectively fight crime

Obaigbena steals the show at National Conference

Help Jonathan to save democracy, Turaki tells Nigerians

UI teachers examine ways to improve teaching, learning of Mathematics

Fire razes Onitsha Market, Obiano consoles victims

Akwa Ibom 2015: Thompson Essien warns Umana Umana, says: ‘You can’t succeed Akpabio’

Man JAILED for being ‘too good at sex’ after girlfriend’s moaning annoyed neighbours – and his name is ROMEO

Only in London: Woman ties rope to businessman’s neck, leads him about like a dog

Why I ‘stormed’ Ilubirin (Lagos) Housing Estate with soldiers —Defence Minister of State Musliu Obanikoro

The Theatre of Absurdity in Abuja, By Tola Adeniyi

Enugu mystery ‘Pool of Bethesda’ dries up

Put nation first, support National Conference to succeed, journalists told

Fitch renews endorsement of Nigeria’s economy, says outlook stable

Obiano charges new commissioners, advisers, demands 100% loyalty •Signs jumbo budget

Pastor drops dead while conducting funeral service of herbalist who preferred traditional (non-Christian) burial

210 perish as Boko Haram besieges 4 Borno towns •Teachers, UTME candidates among victims

Army weeds out 11 generals, 36 others

JNI unfolds programme for 50th anniversary celebration

Intersociety writes Obiano on crime, cabinet, Peter Obi’s legacy, environmental cleanliness, protection & traffic control

Airtel partners Sweet Sensation for ‘Recharge and Refresh’ campaign

Breaking: Chelsea face Atlético Madrid in Champions League semi-finals; Real Madrid draw Bayern Munich

Panic in Nigerian town over ‘talking’ chicken •Commotion at police station over alleged mystery fowl

Edo Challenge Cup: Insurance come from behind to win first round match

Growth, development: No pain, no gain —Uduaghan

Obiano’s questions for Ndi Anambra •Sets security agenda, calls for societal rebirth

Insecurity, corruption, women’s and minority rights dominate as Confab ends debate on President’s speech

Nigeria, 3rd poorest country in the world, World Bank insists

Aso Rock angry over Mugabe’s claim that Nigerians are very corrupt, summons Zimbabwean envoy

Delegate slumps at National Conference