Year: 2015
Army ponders more court-martial to check indiscipline
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-.Gen. Kenneth Minimah, on Sunday said the Nigerian Army would continue to set up court-martial…
Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala mismanaged ECA funds – FRC boss
Raymond Omachi, the acting chairman of Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has stated that the past administration led by Goodluck Jonathan…
NASS Crisis: Group defends Akande, says he’s a sincere leader
The Action Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has risen in stout defence of the former interim chairman of…
Wike pays 3 months arrears to pensioners
The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the Accountant General of the state to pay pensioners their three…
Parents of Chibok Girls’ alert public on fraudsters
Parents of the abducted students of Government Secondary School (GSS) Chibok, Borno, on Sunday alerted the public on the activities…
Boko Haram: Cleric condemns killing of innocent Nigerians
An Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, on Saturday described as “senseless” the killings going on in some parts of the…
Education: David Mark calls for review of curriculum
Immediate past President of the Senate, David Mark, on Saturday called for the review of the nation’s education curriculum in…
Police confirm bombing of Redeemed Church
The Police in Yobe on Sunday confirmed the killing of six persons in a suicide bomb attack on a Redeemed…
Shehu of Borno urges more prayers against Boko Haram
Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, the Shehu of Borno, on Sunday urged Muslims to intensify prayers towards seeking divine intervention against…
Gunmen kill 30 in Zamfara
No fewer than 30 persons have been reported dead following fresh attacks by gunmen in Birnin-Magaji local government area of…
Tunisia beach gunman had worked in tourism, says PM
The Tunisian gunman behind the June 26 attack at a resort that killed 38 foreigners had worked in the tourism…
BREAKING: Suicide bomber kills five in Redeemed church in Yobe
A suicide bomber blew himself up on Sunday inside a church in the restive northeastern Nigerian city of Potiskum, killing…
Breaking: Suicide bomber kills 6 in Nigerian church
A suicide bomber killed six persons at a Redeemed church on the outskirts of Potiskum today. A Red Cross official…
Hollande ready to hold new summit on Boko Haram
YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he is ready to organise a new summit of nations…
6 female suicide bombers kill dozens, death toll now 650
Scores of people have been killed in Zabarmari village, 10 kilometres from Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, north east Nigeria…
Gunmen assassinate prominent business man in Kebbi
Alhaji Ibrahim Lemi, a prominent businessman and politician in Aliero, headquarters of Aliero local government area in Kebbi was on…
Lagos Speaker visits mother of six abandoned by hubby
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother…
APC must lead by good example, says Buhari
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the ruling political party in the country, the All Progressives Congress must lead…
We’ll not tolerate injustice, political harassment of any Nigerian – Buhari warns
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings are…
Clinton accuses China of ‘trying to hack into everything’
Glen (United States) (AFP) – Hillary Clinton accused China of “trying to hack into everything that doesn’t move in America”…
Dalai Lama to celebrate 80th birthday in California
The Dalai Lama launched three days of celebrations Sunday in California for his 80th birthday at what is billed as…
Chile stun Argentina to win first Copa America trophy
Santiago (AFP) – Chile wrecked Lionel Messi’s dream of a first international title with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over…
US is Nigeria’s best friend, says Amb. Entwistle
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle said on Saturday that the people of Nigeria have no better friend…
Nigerian troops recover vehicle loaded with bomb
Nigeria military authorities said a jeep full of Improvised Explosives Devises (IED) was among the weapons recovered by troops conducting…
Football, Headlines, Metro, News, Sports, World News
NFF sacks Stephen Keshi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the termination of the appointment of Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of…
FG will negotiate with Boko Haram from position of strength
Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has stated that the federal government will…
Gov. Obiano assures Anambra people on relocation of Boko Haram detainees
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has reassured that he is on top of the relocation of Boko Haram suspects to…
Emir Sanusi urges Muslims to be in tune with modernity
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday urged Muslims in the North to adopt new approaches to…
Oprah, RMD, Vivica Fox, Dalyboy Lead 2015 NAFCA Nominee Lineup
Beyond the competitive categories, NAFCA 2015 will honor distinguished personalities with lifetime and humanitarian awards. Legendary Ghanaian ruler, His Majesty…
Chad seizes suspected Boko Haram weapons cache in N’Djamena
N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – Security forces in Chad have seized a large weapons cache including guns, rockets and ammunition in a…