Year: 2015
Internally displaced women deliver five babies in Sokoto
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that five babies were delivered at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at…
Saraki most qualified to be Senate President – Owolewa
The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Alhaji Luqman Owolewa, has joined other Nigerians to give support to…
Real team mates not passing to Bale – Agent
MADRID (Reuters) – Gareth Bale is suffering at Real Madrid because his team mates are not passing him the ball…
Burundi forces begin clearing protester barricades
Bujumbura (Burundi) (AFP) – Burundi’s security forces began clearing barricades in the capital Bujumbura on Sunday after the government ordered…
2 Mississippi Officers Shot, Killed; Suspects Arrested
Police in Mississippi today arrested two brothers and a young woman in connection with the fatal shooting of two Hattiesburg…
9 US cops sacked in connection with death of Nigerian, Mathew Ajibade
ATLANTA (CNN) Nine Georgia deputies have been fired in connection with the death of a 21-year-old student in Savannah, Georgia,…
UNICEF, SEMA, to erect tent classes for IDPs children in Yobe
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in partnership with UNICEF will set up tent classes for children in Internally…
Ban wheat importation now, Association tells FG
The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) in Kano State has called on the incoming administration to ban the importation…
PICTURES: Eko Carnival moments that you missed
Photos By Emmanuel Osodi A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State…
8,700 primary school pupils seek admissions into 15 Lagos model colleges
The Lagos State Government on Saturday conducted placement test for 8,700 primary schools’ pupils seeking admission into its 15 Junior…
Ortom lauds plans for dredging River Benue
The Benue governor-elect, Samuel Ortom, has commended a private dredging firm for installing a dredging machine at the bank of…
Can Buhari make Nigeria’s dreams reality?
The people of Nigeria have delivered a verdict beyond expectations in favour of General Muhammadu Buhari, reflecting the people’s hope…
Practice what you preach, Adeboye tells clerics
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised ministers of God to practice the…
Borno sets up camps for Nigerian returnees from Niger
The Borno Government said it had established a special camp to cater for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees…
Ten-year-old’s pregnancy sparks Paraguay abortion debate
Asuncion (AFP) – A 10-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather and is now five months pregnant has become…
Kvitova thrashes Kuznetsova to win Madrid Open
Madrid (AFP) – Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova romped to the Madrid Open title on Saturday with a crushing 6-1, 6-2…
After 252 years, English warship to be recovered off Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) (AFP) – A sunken English warship, perhaps holding a treasure chest of gold coins onboard, will…
Turkey ex-president Evren, 1980 coup leader, dies aged 97
Ankara (AFP) – Turkish former president Kenan Evren, convicted last year for his key role in the country’s bloody 1980…
AC Milan upset Roma to blow open Champions League race
Rome (AFP) – Roma failed to strengthen their grip on second place in Serie A after goals from Marco Van…
Association awards N3.6m scholarship to 59 OAU students
The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has awarded scholarship worth N3.6 million to 59 students of the university.…
Sanusi visits El-Rufai, says Kaduna citizens elected competence
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday advised Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor-elect, to provide responsive…
Buhari congratulates David Cameron on poll victory
Nigeria’s president-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to British Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulating him on…
Arase orders CPs to set up Judges Protection Units
The acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has directed Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately set up Judges…
Fulfill your promises, judiciary workers tell Al-Makura
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Saturday urged Governor Tanko Al-Makura to fulfil…
IG of Police warns officers against corrupt practices
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned police officers against corrupt practices and has set up monitoring teams…
35 troupes perform at 2015 Eko Carnival
A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State Carnival at Tafawa Balewa…
Poor turnout mars Lagos Carnival
Poor turnout of people at the 2015 Lagos Carnival marred the event staged on Saturday at the historical Tafawa Balewa…
Gov. Lamido names streets after ‘G7 Governors’
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state has named some streets after “G7 Governors” in Dutse on Saturday. The G7 governors…
Gov Aliyu joins Fayose, tells Mu’azu to resign
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger on Saturday urged leaders of PDP to emulate the British political leaders, who resigned after…
N100,000 loan not enough, farmers tell govt
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Kogi chapter, on Saturday said the N100, 000 loan grant to farmers by the…