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A middle aged woman, Afusat Ogunrinde, has accused her husband, Ibrahim, of attempting to sleep with her daughter. Afusat told an Oshodi Grade ‘B’ Customary Court, Lagos, on Monday that Ibrahim made sexual advances to her first daughter, Sidikat, a teenager, who she had for another man. Afusat said, “I didn’t initially understand what was happening. All I knew was ...

The Transparency International has expressed worry over the scope and speed of corruption in Nigeria this year, saying it is beyond what it has ever dealt with. In an open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan by Fitch and Associates in The Hague, The Netherlands, on behalf of Transparency International, the body stated that the scope and speed of corruption in ...

As construction begins on its 100th floor, the new One World Trade Center becomes Manhattan’s tallest building — and it’s still growing. The World Trade Center will once more tower over the City of New York on Monday, taking its spot as the highest point on Manhattan’s iconic skyline. This afternoon, winds and weather permitting, the first steel column of ...

Manchester City reclaimed control of the Premier League title race as Vincent Kompany’s header gave them victory over rivals Manchester United. Kompany rose highest to head home David Silva’s corner at the end of a first half that had seen United frustrate the home side with a defensive display. United were more positive after the break but City remained resolute. ...