Year: 2015
We will fight Boko Haram to standstill, says Gov. Yari
Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara on Thursday said a joint meeting of seven states in the north has resolved to…
We will reject the result of election conducted by INEC under Zakari – Metuh says
Chief Olisa Metuh has stated categorically that the main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not…
Teach Buhari tenets of democracy, PDP tells Obama, US
The People Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the United States of America and the international community to advise President…
UPDATE: Over 30 dead in Gombe bomb blasts – Red Cross
A Red Cross official has confirmed that more than 30 people were killed in the two blasts at a market…
I’ll prosecute Synagogue, contractor, says Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration will enforce the verdict of the coroner’s…
Buhari’s Eid-el-Fitr message: I share your thirst for corruption-free Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians, especially of the Islamic faith on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. He…
Twin bomb blast rock Gombe, many dead, injured
No fewer than 50 people lost their lives, and many others were injured, in a twin blast at Gombe central…
Don’t panic over retirement of Perm. Secs, El-Rufai tells workers
Femi Adi/Kaduna Governor of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday announced that the recent retirement of twenty…
Buhari dissolves boards of federal parastatals, agencies, institutions
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution of the Governing Boards of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Institutions with effect from…
President Buhari sacks NIMASA DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
Boko Haram And The Assault On Education
By Rasak Musbau Ignorance, Poverty and Strife – the real axis of evil- are not inevitable in any part of…
Buhari lauds Iran, says Nigeria will support nuclear technology
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria, under his leadership, will continue to support the use of nuclear technology for…
Emir Sanusi, Ganduje, lead prayers for Buhari, Nigeria
Hundreds of Muslims including the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday offered special prayers…
Nigeria’ll Support Peaceful Use Of Nuclear Technology— Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to support the use of nuclear…
Man arraigned for bringing Quran to church
A 25-year old man, Olagunju Waheed, who allegedly entered a church premises with a copy of the Holy Quran, is…
FG unveils Pain Free Hospital Initiatives
The Federal Ministry of Health in partnership with American Cancer Society have unveil the Pain-Free Hospital Initiative in four pilot…
Ambode Vows To Complete Light Rail Project In 12 Months
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has vowed to complete the Blue Light Rail project from Mile 2 to…
Ex-FIFA vice-president extradited to US
Swiss authorities have said that one of the seven men arrested in Zurich in the FIFA gate scandal has been…
PSquare, Flavour, Seyi Shay Join Line Up Of MAMA 2015 Performers
Funsho Arogundade As Saturday, 18 July date for the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards inches closer, the KwaZulu-Natal Province is…
Foundation Empowers Farmers
Daniels Ekugo In line with its commitment to alleviate poverty among smallholder farmers across rural communities in the country, British…
PDP Lied Over Alleged Interference With Election Tribunals —APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of engaging in brazen lies by alleging interference…
Okonjo-Iweala hands Buhari list of corrupt deals approved by Jonathan
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the immediate past Finance Minister has handed President Muhammadu Buhari a list of corrupt deals approved by…
Election tribunal postpones ruling on Eti-Osa PDP petition
An election petitions tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State on Tuesday postponed ruling on a petition filed by the Peoples…
Corruption, EFCC And Conspiracy Theory
By Tayo Ogunbiyi The issue of corruption has over the years been a constant subject of discourse among Nigerians. To…
Jailbreak: Mexico intelligence police chief fired
The head of the Intelligence Division of Mexico’s Federal Police, Eduardo Pequeno, has been fired due to the escape of…
End Boko Haram insurgency now, Nigerians tell Service Chiefs
As Nigeria battles insecurity arising mainly from insurgency, some Nigerians in Lagos have urged the newly appointed service chiefs to…
All Africa Games: Judokas Hold Final Screening In Abuja
As preparations for the 11th All Africa Games hit top gear, the Nigeria Judo Federation, NJF, is staging a final…
Robinho joins Scolari, Paulinho at Evergrande
Robinho has joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a free transfer, the Chinese Super League club have announced. The 31-year old will…
NBA Africa Game 2015 Attracts World-Class Partners
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have named Econet Global Limited, Ford Motor Company…
Before Buhari Goes To America
By SKC Ogbonnia President Muhammadu Buhari will be the guest of President Barack Obama of the United States of America…