Year: 2015
Keeping Faith With Buhari’s Pace
By Tayo Ogunbiyi While addressing some Nigerians in Diaspora in the course of his recent visit to the United States…
US condemns Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram suicide attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria as “horrific and…
All parties should embrace South Sudan peace agreements – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Friday in Abuja that Nigeria will continue to work in close collaboration with the African Union…
Abia Yet To Receive Bailout From FG
Sam Obinna Ibe/Umuahia The Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Economic Affairs, Mr. Obinna Oriaku has debunked media reports…
Mourinho insists I remain at Chelsea, says Mikel
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel says he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge. The 28-year old Nigerian, the Blues’…
Ghana, Nigeria rekindle rivalry at GOtv Boxing Night
The fierce sports rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will again be on view at the Indoor Sports Hall of the…
I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…
President Buhari’s Great Diplomatic Feat For A Change
By Peter Claver Oparah No doubt the four-day official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari came off so successfully on every…
Actress Sola Sobowale Rewards Students In Lagos
Funsho Arogundade Seasoned Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, recently showed her kindness through the donation of…
NLC To Saraki: Nigerians Want Explanations About N600b NASS Budget
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday asked the leadership of the National Assembly to account for how…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve rises to $30bn
LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose $30.69 billion by July 22, up 5.6 per cent from $29.03 billion…
Ogo Imole Set For New Album
Kayode Aponmade Upcoming gospel music act, Sunday Oyebanji also called Ogo Imole, is set to release his third album titled…
Segun Glorious Unveils New Album
Kayode Aponmade Prolific Juju gospel musician cum keyboardist, Segun Adedokun, also known as Segun Glorious, will on Sunday, 26 July,…
Seyi Shay to headline Lagos Charity Event
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop star and MAMAs 2015 nominee Seyi Shay has been announced as one of the headliners for Konamii…
South African Police beat Nigerian to Death
The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, decried the killing of a Nigerian in Hillbrow,…
Obama departs for Kenya, his roots
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father’s homeland as United States president, kicking…
Iyanya, Kiss Daniel, Temi Dollface Set For Fayrouz L’Original Grand Finale
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop stars Iyanya and Kiss Daniel alongside soul singer Temi Dollface is set to deliver amazing performances at…
3,000 ghost police pensioners uncovered
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has discovered 3,000 ghost pensioners in the police pension scheme, the Director-General, Nellie Mayshak,…
‘I love Latinos,’ says Donald Trump at US-Mexico border
New York (AFP) – Donald Trump toured the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday to condemn illegal immigration, declare his love for…
UPDATE: Gombe blasts death toll rises to 37
ABUJA, (Reuters) – The death toll from multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations in the northern Nigerian city of…
3 dead, 7 injured in Louisiana theater shooting
Chicago (AFP) – A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in the US state of Louisiana, fatally shooting two…
PPMC yet to access Arepo pipeline explosion line
The Manager, Corporate Affairs, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), Nasir Imodagbe says officials of the company are yet to…
We lose N20bn annually to ban of frozen poultry products – Traders
The Ijora frozen food traders on Thursday said that their members cumulatively lose about N20 billion annually following the Federal…
Edo Election Tribunal issues Bench Warrant on WAEC
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal Thursday issued a bench warrant on the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC),…
Appointments: APC chieftain assures Igbos
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Osita Okechukwu, on Thursday assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would not…
Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh
Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…
Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…
Buhari’s US visit timely – Lagos lawmakers
Eromosele Ebhomele Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday said the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication
LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…
Why we’re in court against Dogara – APC Legislator
Eromosele Ebhomele A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Lagos State, Jide Jimoh, on Thursday told selected journalists that…