Year: 2015
Shettima sad after Boko Haram attacks on Maiduguri, Monguno
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday expressed sadness over Sunday’s attempted attack on Maiduguri by suspected insurgents. Shettima said…
Holding Elections On Schedule
The 2015 Presidential Election is less than three weeks away and calls by Sambo Dasuki, the National Security Adviser to…
Hackers target Malaysia Airlines, threaten data dump
The website of Malaysia Airlines was commandeered for several hours on Monday by hackers who referenced the Islamic State jihadists…
Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as army lifts curfew
A curfew imposed in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday,…
Nishikori beats Ferrer to set up clash against Wawrinka
Japanese superstar Kei Nishikori swept into the last eight at the Australian Open Monday to tee up a pivotal match…
Japanese hostage killing Abe’s fault – China paper
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to blame for the death of a hostage at the hands of the Islamic…
Hollande congratulates Tspiras on Greek election victory
France’s President Francois Hollande congratulated Alexis Tsipras on his radical left party Syriza’s victory in Greek elections Sunday, the French…
Nigeria’s gas supply market hits 2bn cfbd – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says Nigeria has grown its gas supply market from 300 million to two billion…
APC, Buhari Campaign Organisation condemn attack on Jonathan’s convoy
Alhaji Uba Nana, Chairman, Bauchi State Chapter of APC, and the state’s Chapter of Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO), have condemned…
We are fighting corruption, says President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday in Lagos that his administration remained very resolute in the fight against corruption in…
Oyedepo, Adeboye, others leading millions astray
For the benefit of those who have been too busy to read the Holy Bible of late, I will open…
Liverpool smell Chelsea blood as Wembley lingers
With Chelsea reeling from FA Cup humiliation, Liverpool will visit Stamford Bridge for their League Cup semi-final second leg on…
I want to remain at Chelsea after playing career – Drogba
Didier Drogba said Sunday he wanted to remain a member of the Chelsea “family” beyond the end of the current…
Wenger warns Cup favourites Arsenal
Arsene Wenger believes the weekend’s series of FA Cup shocks represent a “warning” for his Arsenal side. The Cup-holders avoided…
I want multinational task force to fight Boko Haram – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in Lagos said Nigeria was pleased with the international community’s agreement with it on the…
2015: Anyone who says Jonathan will not win is sick, says Anenih
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that anyone…
Lagos PDP Flags-Off Campaign/Mega Rally On Monday
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will on Monday 26 January, flag-off her 2015…
Jonathan using armed forces against the law – Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has lashed at President Goodluck Jonathan for encouraging forceful entry into…
Principal of Buhari’s Secondary School, not dead – Police
The Katsina Police Command on Sunday dispelled rumour over the alleged murder of Malam Ballo Isyaku, Principal of Government College,…
APC threatens legal action against NCC over fund raising
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC)…
E.Guinea, Congo advance in Cup of Nations
Hosts Equatorial Guinea and Claude Le Roy’s Congo Brazzaville defied the odds to become the first teams to qualify for…
Election will hold in February, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan met with the United States Secretary of State, John F. Kerry, assuring him that the general…
Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle at Maiduguri Airport
A fresh gun battle erupted in Nigeria between militants and troops near the airport of the northeastern city of Maiduguri,…
Arsenal beat brave Brighton in FA Cup cracker
FA Cup holders Arsenal just did enough to keep second-tier Brighton and Hove Albion at bay with a 3-2 fourth-round…
IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa
The Islamic State group confirmed Sunday its militants have executed Haruna Yukawa, one of two Japanese it has been holding…
NFF congratulates Referee Udoh, Oshoala on Liverpool deal
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has congratulated the duo of FIFA-badged referee Ferdinand Udoh and African Woman Player of the…
2015 Election: International community watching Nigeria, says Kerry
United States Secretary of State John Kerry has stated that the international community is watching Nigeria, adding that, peaceful and…
FIFA names Nigerian Emeruwa security officer
World football –governing body, FIFA, has selected the Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Security Committee, Dr. Christian Emeruwa,…
Boko Haram captures Monguno, military base – Security Sources
Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday captured the northeastern town of Monguno, including a military base, after a fierce battle with…
Oyedepo asks God to open ‘hell gate’ for Jonathan’s opponents
President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerian worshippers at the Winners Chapel, also known as the Living Faith Church to pray…