Month: August 2014
Final arguments begin in Pistorius murder trial
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the dock on Thursday to hear concluding arguments in his murder trial, with…
All is set for Osun guber election – Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega, the National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday said all was set for the Osun…
PDP, APC guilty of ‘stomach infrastructure’ in Osun – Socialist Party
By Simon Ateba/Osogbo The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has accused the frontrunners in the 9 August governorship election in…
Isheri-Berger residents want miscreants off their road
Some residents of Isheri-Berger area of Lagos on Wednesday urged the Lagos State Government and the Police to curb the…
Jonathan wants stronger global action against Boko Haram
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Washington DC called for more effective global action and implementation of all existing international…
BH ‘Chief Butcher’ says he slaughters in 2 minutes
Boko Haram suspect, self-styled “Chief Butcher” Mohammed Zakari says he slaughters his victims in two minutes. Zakari was arrested by…
Boko Haram kills dozens in Borno, burns Police HQ
Boko Haram gunmen attacked Nigeria’s restive northeastern town of Gwoza on Wednesday leaving dozens dead, residents said, in the latest…
Ajimobi pledges to respect independence of judiciary
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state on Wednesday in Ibadan pledged to respect the independence of the judiciary. Ajimobi made…
Ebola: Jang-led NGF to meet health minister, stakeholders
Governor Jonah Jang-led Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said on Wednesday it would hold a one-day sensitisation programme to educate and…
HP warns Nigerians against buying fake products
Hewlett Packard (HP) Nigeria Limited, the producer of HP telecommunication equipment, on Wednesday warned Nigderians against buying fake products. Jean-Paul…
Obama: US will help Africa set up peacekeeping force
The United States will help African nations set up a rapid response force to support United Nations and African Union…
Adamawa ex-deputy gov. seeks court order to become Gov.
By Henry Ojelu Barr. Bala James Ngilari, deputy to impeached governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, has proceeded to court…
Osun students rally for Aregbesola, warn INEC, security agencies
By Simon Ateba/Osogbo Thousands of students on Wednesday defied the heavy security presence in Osun State to hold a rally…
Obanikoro planning to assassinate 2 APC members, says Aregbesola
By Simon Ateba/Osogbo Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday evening accused Nigeria’s minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, of planning…
Ebola: Nigeria in talks with US for drug for victims
By Ayorinde Oluokun Nigeria Federal Government said on Wednesday that it has formally requested for the experimental drugs being developed…