Year: 2015
Jonathan’s achievements would guarantee victory at polls – Youth leader
PDP Youth Leader in Kwara, Segun Olawoyin, on Saturday in Ilorin said the achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan would secure…
FG set to begin electronic monitoring of pipelines
The Federal Government on Saturday said that plans were underway to commence electronic monitoring of pipelines and other facilities channeling…
Jonathan visits Soun, Alaafin, promises more achievements
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday restated his commitment to consolidate on his achievements and take the nation to greater heights,…
I’ll reclaim places seized by Boko Haram, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday vowed that the Federal Government would regain parts of the country seized by the Boko…
Policeman killed in Okrika, died defending democracy – Dakuku
The governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, said on Saturday that Cpl. Ifeanyi Okorie, laid down…
Card reader will reduce voting time – APC
APC said on Saturday that if the electronic card reader was properly used during the upcoming elections, it would reduce…
I never said I’ll not contest second term, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said that he was quoted out of context in the statement he made on running…
DELSU matriculates 4,361 students
The Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka on Saturday matriculated 4,361 students for the 2014/2015 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, DELSU,…
Setif beat Al Ahly to win CAF Super Cup
A pattern of home victories in the CAF Super Cup continued on Saturday when Algerians Entente Setif defeated Egyptians Al…
PDP, APC want full investigation into Osun rigging video
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, said it was in support of a full scale investigation into the video…
AIG pledges to uncover culprits in Okrika shooting
Johnson Ogunsakin, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in-charge of zone 6, on Saturday pledged to uncover and prosecute those behind…
Five-star Man City warm up for Barca with Newcastle rout
Manchester City enjoyed the perfect preparation for their Champions League showdown with Barcelona as Edin Dzeko inspired a 5-0 demolition…
Burnley draw Chelsea as Swansea dump Man United
Premier League leaders Chelsea ended a turbulent week with a disappointing 1-1 home draw against strugglers Burnley on Saturday that…
Sherwood suffers heartbreak as Victor Moses grabs Stoke winner
Tim Sherwood’s reign as Aston Villa manager started in painful fashion as Stoke City snatched a late 2-1 win at…
Police probe new Chelsea fan racism claims
British police announced on Saturday that they were investigating reports a group of Chelsea supporters chanted racist songs at a…
Nigerian troops recapture Baga
Nigeria’s military on Saturday claimed to have recaptured the town of Baga from Boko Haram, more than a month after…
I’ve improved the standard of living in Lagos, says Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said that his administration has done a lot to improve the living condition…
I’ll stabilize electricity in Nigeria, Jonathan promises
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power…
2015 Elections: UN reiterates support to Nigeria
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has reiterated the full support of the UN to the new dates fixed for the…
We’ll open inland ports in Nigeria, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the Federal Government would open more inland ports in the country for easy…
Job Scam: Immigration tells Nigerians to disregard money-for-job offers
David Parradang, the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has urged Nigerians seeking employment into the service to disregard money-for-job offers…
What Ogun monarchs told Jonathan about Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta At the sidelines of the commissioning of the Olorunsogo Power Plant in Ogun State Friday, President Goodluck Jonathan…
Military’s gains against Boko Haram excites group
A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has applauded the recent gains recorded by the…
In Picture: Buhari meets Tony Blair in London
In a bid to squash rumours that General Muhammadu Buhari was in London for medical reasons, the All Progressives Congress…
Residents return to ‘ghost town’ Gamboru recaptured from Boko Haram
A “ghost town” of burnt-out homes and looted properties greeted residents returning to Gamboru in northeast Nigeria for the first…
Nigeria has potential to generate domestic power, says Jonathan
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the country has the potential to generate enough power for the domestic…
NAFDAC destroysN500m counterfeit drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday destroyed counterfeit and unwholesome drugs worth N500 million…
Don’t disrupt the unity of Nigeria, Kukah tells politicians
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Friday, advised politicians to refrain from acts capable of…
Kashamu: US wanted man kicked Obasanjo out of PDP
*A news insight Make no mistake about it, President Goodluck Jonathan may have personal issues to grind with former leader…
Jonathan has improved life of Nigerians, says Odua Cooperative Alliance
The President of Odua Cooperative Alliance (OCA), Asiwaju Adetokumbo Osisanya, has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan has improved the life…