Year: 2015
Petition against me by Aeroland, a frivolous distraction – Sen Adeola
Solomon Adeola, senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District has described the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Segun…
Mama Awolowo craved a united Nigeria, says Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday eulogised the late Chief Hannah Awolowo, saying she always stood for the unity of the…
Nigeria: Floods kill 53, displace over 100,420 people in 11 states
No fewer than 53 people have died in eleven states following flood disasters that displaced more than 100,420 persons this…
Three explosions rock Maiduguri killing at least eight persons
Three blasts struck the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a military spokesman said on Sunday, a day after a new…
HID Awolowo, one of Africa’s greatest female political icons – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari described late Hanna Idowu Dideolu Awolowo as one of Africa’s greatest female political icons when he placed…
My British passport was forged, says Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has distanced himself from the British passport widely circulated online and on social media, noting that,…
Refugees reject France seek better life in Germany, Holland, Sweden
They dream of a better life in Germany, Sweden or Holland, but one country appears glaringly absent from the lips…
Don’t vote a Muslim as US President – Ben Carson
AP – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says Islam is antithetical to the Constitution, and he doesn’t believe that a…
Emmy Awards: Viola Davis becomes first black woman to win best drama actress
HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” won for best drama series and Jon Hamm finally took home a trophy for…
Lewis Hamilton vows fight-back at Japanese GP
Singapore (AFP) – Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton promised to come out fighting at this week’s Japanese Grand Prix…
I’m not behind your CCB trial, Buhari tells Saraki
The Presidency says that attempts to link the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Nigeria biggest beneficiary from Afreximbank’s loans, projects
Nigeria is the biggest beneficiary from Afrexiimexbank’s loans and projects, the bank’s President, Mr Jean-Louis Ekra, has said. Ekra disclosed…
Sallah: Aregbesola provides free train ride from Osun to Lagos
Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday said the Osun State Government would provide free train service for its citizens who would…
Gov. Emmanuel inaugurates construction of 81km roads in Akwa Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commenced the construction of 81km roads at different local government areas. The Commissioner…
Late Mrs Awolowo always stood for Nigeria’s unity–Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday eulogised the late Chief Hannah Awolowo, saying she always stood for the unity of the…
NNPC secures $1.2bn alternative funding for 36 oil wells
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has secured a USD1.2 billion multi-year drilling financing package for 36 oil wells under…
AAG: Buhari congratulates Team Nigeria
President Muhammad Buhari has congratulated the Team Nigeria, who came second on the overall medals table at the just concluded…
Arrest of Saraki will divide APC, says Wada Nas
Femi Adi/Kaduna The President of Arewa Youth Development Associate, AYDA Alhaji Imrana Wada Nas has said if the Senate President,…
US to take in 100,000 refugees – Kerry
The United States will take in more refugees worldwide in the next two years, US Secretary of State John Kerry…
Again, Lagos State warns hawkers, Okada riders
The Lagos State Government in its effort at implementing the Section 3 of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012…
Diamond Bank manager docked over account manipulation
AKIN KUPONIYI A Manager in charge of e-business unit of Diamond bank Plc, Uchenna Okengwu alleged to have manipulated the…
Martial bags a brace as Man Utd beat Southampton
Anthony Martial is leaving a big impression on Manchester United supporters and he’s giving manager, Louis van Gaal reasons to…
Floods kill 53, displace 100,420 people in 11 states
At least 53 people have died in eleven states following flood disasters that displaced more than 100,420 persons this year.…
Implement police reform report, NOPRIN tells FG
Eromosele Ebhomele The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria, NOPRIN, a network of 49 civil society organisations spread across the…
We are hounded by SARS for beating a thief, Lagos residents cry out
Residents of Hanson Close, off Olateju Road, Mushin, Lagos State Nigeria have cried out to the Commissioner of Police in…
Ambode, Tinubu, others pay condolence visit to HID Awolowo’s family
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday in company of prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and…
FIFA Election : Why NFF gave Odegbami, others conditional support – Pinnick
President Amaju Pinnick has reiterated that the conditions rolled out by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Executive Committee for Nigerians…
APC, PDP, Accord mourn late HID Awolowo
The APC, Accord Party and PDP in Oyo State on Sunday lamented the death of Mrs HID Awolowo, describing her…
Bayelsa APC primary: Vedelago solicits women support
Mrs Charity Vedelago, a governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa, has solicited women support for…
Migrant crisis deepens as thousands pour into Austria
AFP – Crowded aboard buses and trains, thousands more migrants flooded into Austria on Sunday from countries unable or unwilling…