Year: 2015
Buhari lauds Emir of Borgu’s forgiving spirit
The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday commended the forgiving spirit of the Emir of Borgu in Borno, Dr Halliru…
My Commissioners have not defected, says Mimiko
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ondo State Governor, has debunked speculations that some of the commissioners in his cabinet will soon…
Boko Haram: Chad, Niger hope for fresh start with Buhari
Surveying the charred ruins of the northern Nigerian town of Malam Fatori, which Chadian troops and his own soldiers from…
Buhari condoles with Kenya over killings at Garissa Varsity
Nigeria President elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has said the world must unite to confront those who take innocent…
I told Jonathan his regime had come to an end – TB Joshua
By Simon Ateba/Lagos Nigeria’s controversial preacher and healer, Prophet T.B. Joshua, said on Sunday that he told President Goodluck Jonathan…
I’m the luckiest Nigerian, says Jonathan
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan reflected on his political journey on Sunday and declared himself the luckiest Nigerian.…
Ignore PDP Lies – Ogun govt. tells residents
Residents of Ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria have been called upon to ignore the lies the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is…
Tennis: Team Nigeria Win ITF/CAT U-16 Tourney
Team Nigeria once again proved their superiority in West and Central African tennis by winning seven gold and one bronze…
Obasanjo to Nigerians: Repeat March 28 on April 11
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to repeat last Saturday’s feat at the…
In Easter message, Pope prays for Chibok Girls
Pope Francis appealed Sunday for an end to “absurd violence” in hotspots around the world and said the international community…
Airhiavbere, 3000 others dump PDP for APC in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s gubernatorial candidate in 2012 governorship election in Edo state, Major-General Charles Airhiavbere, has…
Ronaldo scores for fun as Real demolish Granada
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first ever five goal haul in the one match saw Real Madrid move to within a point of…
Morocco can play 2017 Cup of Nations – CAF
Confederation of African Football (CAF) executives agreed Sunday to allow Morocco to compete in the 2017 Cup of Nations qualifying…
African leaders to hold Boko Haram summit April 8
Leaders of central and west African states will hold a summit next week to try to draw up a joint…
Taunts that didn’t hit
He ranted. He puffed. He huffed. Against one man: General Muhammadu Buhari. In the end, Femi Aribisala, a syndicated columnist,…
Wenger plays down Arsenal’s title chances, focuses on FA Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the Premier League title is still beyond his players despite their emergence as the…
Pellegrini demands fading City finish on a high
Manuel Pellegrini has challenged Manchester City to end the season with eight successive victories as the champions look to revive…
PDP responsible for killing of Rivers monarch, 9 others – APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the killing, on Friday in the Obrikom…
Buhari to Nigerians: Vote APC at all levels
The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to come out en masse on…
Bombing on bridge in Egypt capital kills one
A bomb exploded near a police checkpoint on bridge in an affluent Cairo neighbourhood on Sunday, killing an officer, Egyptian…
Van Gaal backs Man Utd to win EPL
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists he has not given up hope of ending his first season in charge…
What Should Buhari Tackle First? Poll
Across the globe, hundreds of people have been giving advice on what Nigeria’s president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari should do after…
Nigeria’s Malam Fatori: A liberated ghost town
The black letters crudely painted on a wall at the entrance to the devastated town of Malam Fatori, in northeast…
7 wedding guests killed, 18 injured in Bauchi auto crash
At least seven people were killed and 18 others seriously injured when a bus carrying wedding guests crashed into an…
Serena Williams wins eighth Miami crown
World number one Serena Williams joined an elite club Saturday, winning her eighth Miami WTA title with a comprehensive 6-2,…
Shots fired at bus carrying Fenerbahce players, injuring driver
A bus carrying Turkey’s Fenerbahce football team was attacked on a highway in the country’s northeast Saturday as the players…
Boko Haram kills four in village raid
At least four people were killed Saturday when suspected Boko Haram fighters raided a local market in a village near…
Remain loyal to PDP, Seriake Dickson tells Bayelsans
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Arising from a crucial meeting with key political stakeholders in the State in Yenagoa, today, Governor Henry…
Double My Second Term’s Votes For Ambode, Fashola Tells Lagosians
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday led the statewide campaign team of the All Progressives Congress to Agege Local…
Ban-Ki Moon, Turkish PM, Others congratulate Buhari
President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving phone calls from world leaders calling to congratulate him on his victory. The…