Year: 2015
PDP is afraid of the outcome of election – Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state today came hard on the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he…
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Obasanjo backs Buhari, warns on ‘inauspicious signs’ in Nigeria
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president, has publicly expressed support for Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler and presidential candidate…
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Senator Ojudu: Jonathan not interested in polls, plots 2-year extension
Senator Babafemi Ojudu has revealed President Goodluck Jonathan’s secret plot to avoid election and extend his tenure by two years…
I’m not muzzled by barrel of the gun, Tinubu tells FG
*says the guns and bullets should be used to defeat Boko Haram Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state…
Long-awaited strike will boost Balotelli, says Pascoe
Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe said Mario Balotelli’s long-awaited first Premier League goal for the Reds could kickstart the striker’s…
Balotelli ends goal drought to sink Spurs, Arsenal go fourth
Mario Balotelli finally scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham, while…
Iraqi Christians could become extinct – Archbishop
An Iraqi archbishop called for military action in his homeland in a speech to British lawmakers on Tuesday, and warned…
NY police officer indicted over shooting black man
A grand jury has indicted a New York police officer over the death of an unarmed black father of one…
I’ve created 5,400 young entrepreneurs, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that his government has created 5,400 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, noting that, the first 2,400…
Niger declares state of emergency in region attacked by Boko Haram
Niger’s government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the Diffa region along the border with Nigeria, which has…
Sky, BT win Premier League TV rights for $7.8bn
Broadcasters Sky and BT on Tuesday won the UK television rights to broadcast Premier League football games in 2016-2019 for…
APC blasts military siege on Tinubu’s residence
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the military siege being laid at…
Fashola condemns soldier’s siege on Tinubu’s residence
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has condemned soldiers’ siege on the Bourdillon residence of the All Progressive Congress,…
IG of Police redeploys CPs of Edo, Ogun, Kano, 30 others
The Inspector General of Police has redeployed 33 Commissioners of Police in line with the determination and drive to enhance…
Fayose warns civil servants against partisan politics
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has warned civil servants in the state against involvement in partisan politics, saying that…
Combat Ready Soldiers Invade Bola Tinubu’s Residence
Combat ready soldiers have invaded the residence of former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos his…
Poll Shift: Don’t politicise security, EU urges FG
The European Union has urged the Federal Government against politicising the security situation in the country ahead of the forthcoming…
I never said Jonathan is sponsoring Boko Haram, says Labaran Maku
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Labaran Maku has denied ever accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of…
Major Al-Mustapha files suit to reclaim landed property
Akin Kuponiyi Major Hamzat Al-Muatapha, the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late military dictator, General Sanni Abacha, has filed…
PDP buying PVCs for 10,000 naira each
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that some people suspected to be agents of the Peoples Democratic…
WHO Lists Consequences Of Female Genital Mutilation
Eromosele Ebhomele The World Health Organisation has warned that engaging in female genital mutilation, also known as female cricumcision, is…
We’ll Defeat Boko Haram In 6 Weeks —Dasuki
National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Sambo Dasuki, has boasted that all the camps of Boko Haram insurgents within the country would…
Jilted Youth Abducts Girlfriend
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The police in Benin has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ekuase Sunday, for arranging the kidnap of his girlfriend…
Igbo Chiefs In Lagos Endorse Buhari, Ambode
Cyriacus Izuekwe Igbo traditional rulers in Lagos State under the aegis of Council of Ndi Eze on Monday endorsed the…
Immigration Service Set To Recruit Again
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, is set to embark on another recruitment exercise barely a year after a similar one…
PDP’s Dangerous Campaign, Nigeria’s Threshold Of Change
By Peter Claver Oparah Going into the elections, Nigerians are deeply divided along tribal, ethnic and religious lines. More than…
The Fear Of Buhari In Nigeria
By Joe Igbokwe The fear of candidate Buhari is now the beginning of wisdom in Nigeria today. Buhari was no…
Tourism As Alternative Revenue Spinner
As the reality of continuous fall in the price of crude oil dawns on the nation, the tourism sector with…
Poll Shift: Soldiers Take Over Isaac Boro Park
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Perhaps in anticipation of civil protests against the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National…
Jega Not Going On Terminal Leave – INEC
The spokesman for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr. Kayode Idowu, has debunked reports that INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru…