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The world premiere of “last flight to Abuja” was attended by entertainment icons far and wide… Cast of “shattered Hearts Movie “premiering in London Sept 7th 2012 attended the world premiere of “last flight to Abuja” in grand style. Below are pictures from the event: The film “last flight to Abuja ” was inspired by the plane crash in Nigeria ...

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State on Saturday said he had laid a proper foundation for the solid growth of the state from a near zero situation when he assumed office six years ago. Obi who spoke at an interactive session with newsmen in Awka was reacting to issues raised by former FCT Minister El-Rufai in a national newspaper (not ...

This week, Adeola discussed the response of Nigerian government to the Dana plane crash near Lagos. She looked at why a Sudanese teenager was sentenced to death by stoning, and how a Kenyan politician is desperately trying to win the coming election. Also, find out why Mugabe is named UN’s tourist man of the year, and why Malawian president is ...

DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) – African champions Zambia claimed a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifying victory Saturday and Nigeria and South Africa drew after surrendering leads. Zambia dared not lose at home to Ghana in central mining town Ndola after an away defeat by Sudan last weekend when the 40-nation mini-league phase kicked off across Africa. Captain and midfielder-cum-striker Christopher ...

By SaharaReporters, New York Suspected terrorists this morning in different parts of Kano State gunned down a senior custom officer, and an operative of the State Security Services (SSS). The Customs Officer was killed at about 10:40 am in Tishama by the gunmen, who had trailed him to the area. Several people very close to the scene took to their ...