Year: 2015
Ex-Eagles Keeper, Okpara, says Oliseh can build formidable team
Ex- Eagles Super Eaagles’ goalkeeper, Willy Okpara, said on Thursday that Eagles’ coach, Sunday Oliseh, has the potential to build…
Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…
Buhari picks Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi on #TheList
The suspense and drama that trailed the much-anticipated ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari seems to have come to a…
Van Gaal not convinced despite Man Utd win
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal warned of danger ahead for his team in the Champions League if they do…
Pope met secretly with Kim Davis, US anti-gay marriage clerk
AFP – A United States county clerk who refused in the name of her faith to issue marriage licenses to…
Amnesty for Boko Haram, as Nigerian military sets up committee
The Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that in accordance with a presidential directive, it has inaugurated a national committee…
Boko Haram poisoning water sources in villages- Nigerian Army
Nigerian military said information reaching its Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole indicates that Boko Haram terrorists have now resorted to…
Lagos to measure budget performance by outcome
Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the approval of the reordering of the Lagos State Budget by the House of Assembly, the Permanent…
My wish for Nigeria at 55
JOE IGBOKWE Make no mistake about it, there is finger of God in the coming of President Muhammadu Buhari at…
Wizkid, Olamide, Praiz pick six The Headies 2015 nominations each
Funsho Arogundade With 2015 edition of Nigeria’s most prestigious annual music awards, The Headies fast approaching, nominees for the annual…
Independence: IGP places policemen on red alert
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, says the police have been placed on red alert as the nation…
Buhari sends ministerial list to Saraki
A tweet by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has confirmed that he has received the ministerial list from President Muhammadu Buhari.…
PDP lauds Gov. Ayade for prompt payment of salaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River, has commended Governor Ben Ayade for lifting the ban on employment and…
50 artistes storm Ikeja City Mall for City FM Mega Jam
Kazeem Ugbodaga City 105.1 FM Lifestyle Station is mobilising over 50 artistes and comedians for its mega jam musical concert…
Audu, Faleke begin guber campaign in Kogi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its governorship campaign in Kogi with a call on the electorate to vote…
Lagos businessman faces criminal charge
AKIN KUPONIYI A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has adjourned till 8 October, 2015, the arraignment of…
Ministerial List: We are still waiting for Buhari, says Melaye
The Senate is yet to receive the list of ministers from the President even as Nigerians were expecting the list…
Falae’s kidnap: ARG blasts police, other security agencies
Eromosele Ebhomele The Afenifere Renewal Group on Wednesday expressed lack of confidence in the Nigerian Police Force for not being…
African investment leaders launch Sustainable Development Goals Business Statement
Africa investor (Ai), a leading international investment and communications group, has announced that it has launched a seminal business statement…
Tinubu, Adebule, others decry dearth of women in govt
Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr…
Dodan Warriors player dies while training
Taiwo Adelu A player with the Dodan Warriors Basketball Academy died on Tuesday while training alone on the Basketball Court…
APC greets Nigerians as nation turns 55
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 55th independence anniversary, to…
Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…
Nigeria @ 55: Envoy calls for sober reflection
Nigeria’s Consul General to South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to use the nation`s 55th independence anniversary…
Pay Ecobank N3.1bn, court orders Zamfara Govt
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered Zamfara Government to pay Ecobank Nigeria N3.1 billion…
BUHARI: Converted or convoluted democrat?
By Bola Bolawole By President Muhammadu Buhari’s own admission, he is a “converted” democrat. That statement itself is a direct…
Shell to direct future investments in Nigeria on gas – MD
Reuters – Shell will focus its future investments in Nigeria on natural gas for domestic consumption and export, the managing…
Bayelsa: Coast clear for Sylva as Alaibe pulls out of APC guber primary
Timi Alaibe, former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDCC, has withdrawn from the gubernatorial primary of the All…
Groups tackle Amosun over plan to privatise water
Daniels Ekugo Plans by the Ogun State government to privatize water through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model promoted by…
Adeyeye emerges Senate chief whip
Senator Olusola Adeyeye (APC-Osun Central) has been made the new chief whip of the Nigerian senate. Adeyeye was nominated for…