Year: 2015
Cholera Outbreak: Need For Urgent Intervention
A few days ago, Nigerians woke up to hear that over 20 people had lost their lives as a result…
Falana Tasks Students On Politicians
Damilare Okunola Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has asked Nigerian students to take politicians up on the forthcoming elections. Falana,…
YABATECH, OAU Sensitise Students Ahead Elections
Damilare Okunola & Akintola Lukman The Students Union Government, SUG, of the Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, has organised a…
Law School/NYSC Scheme Excite NOUN Students
Harrison Iyoha The proposed admission of students of National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN to take part in National Youth…
Why Buhari Deserves A Second Chance
General Muhammadu Buhari use to be many things in the past particularly as a military head of state. He made…
FIFA boss Blatter beats deadline, submits bid for fifth term
FIFA boss Joseph Blatter on Thursday submitted his candidature for a fifth term as president of world football’s governing body.…
I will concentrate on rural development if re-elected, says Amosun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Wednesday promised to continue to commit the resources of the state for the development…
$400 billion looted in 39 years: UN official speaks on negative impact of Nigeria’s corruption
Within 39 years,(1960-1999) Nigeria lost over $400 billion to a rash of corrupt leaders. And it has lost even more…
Buhari in Lagos tomorrow
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. General Muhammadu Buhari is expected to campaign in Lagos tomorrow. The venue…
Jonathan’s rally in Rivers State, a waste of time – APC
Nigeria’s main opposition party has described Wednesday’s re-election campaign rally in Port Harcourt by President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples…
One dead at APC rally, as PDP, SDP clash over posters
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta One yet to be identified woman was shot to death last night during a melee at a political…
Amnesty’s allegations distractive, misleading, unfair – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said allegations by Amnesty International that military top brass were warned of Boko Haram’s attack on…
Buhari was never a dictator, says Orkar jailed for 18 months
Former Benue Commissioner for Transport, Mr Joseph Orkar, who was detained for eighteen months by the then military regime of…
Luis Figo announces intention to stand for FIFA presidency
Former Portugal and Real Madrid winger Luis Figo announced on Wednesday that he is to challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter in…
Barca beat nine-man Atletico in five-goal thriller
Neymar bagged a double as Barcelona twice came from behind to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa…
Pochettino calls for Spurs killer instinct against Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino said he was proud of his Tottenham Hotspur players after they reached the League Cup final but challenged…
Sharapova strolls into Australian Open final
Second seed Maria Sharapova powered into the Australian Open final with a straight sets 6-3, 6-2 demolition of 10th seeded…
Samsung posts first annual profit decline in three years
Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone maker, posted its first drop in annual net profit in three years Thursday, days…
2015: Ex-deputy Gov, 6 commissioners, others defect to APC
Mrs Pauline Tallen, former Plateau Deputy Governor, and six former Commissioners and Special Advisers (SAs), on Wednesday announced their decision…
David Mark is a hypocrite, says Labaran Maku
The Labaran Maku Campaign Organisation has replied some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, who accused him repeatedly of working…
Jimi Agbaje a confirmed tax evader, claims Fashola
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje is…
Jonathan breaches oath of office, supports ethnic warlords – APC CAMPAIGN
The All Progressive Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has slammed President Goodluck Jonathan for his usual complicity and alliance with…
Jonathan promises more devlopment if re-elected
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said that the Federal Government was determined to take development to all parts of the…
Nigeria can transmit power from 10 new sub-stations, says Sambo
Vice President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday insisted that Nigeria had the capacity to transmit additional power being generated by the…
Buhari’s Certificate: PDP to pass vote of no confidence on INEC – Fani-Kayode
The PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the issues surrounding the certificate…
Chad not scared of Boko Haram – Interior Minister
Chad’s Interior Minister Abderahim Bireme Hamid has said the country does not fear any reprisal attacks following its decision to…
Hausa was offered in 1961 WASC, says Cambridge
The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, now known as Cambridge Assessment, has confirmed that African language papers, including Hausa,…
Video: Group cautions Jonathan against insulting Buhari’s family
A group, Diaspora for Buhari has cautioned President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party against insulting the family members…
5,000 PDP members defect to APC in Kaduna
Alhaji Abubakar Rilwanu, Vice Chairman (one) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Kaduna North Senatorial District, says more than…
PDP founding member, Jonathan’s women coordinator, others switch to APC
The gale of defection hitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), across the nation on Wednesday swept through Edo state with…