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Confab panel approves part-time unicameral legislature
The National Conference Committee of Political Restructuring and Forms of Government has approved a part-time unicameral legislature for the country…
Enyeama wins French league award for African players
Vincent Enyeama became the first Nigerian, the first goalkeeper and first player from English speaking Africa to be named France’s…
US deploys manned surveillance planes over Nigeria
The United States was Monday flying “manned” missions over Nigeria to track down more than 200 abducted schoolgirls as experts…
5 Suspects arrested over Abuja bombings
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The State Security Service (SSS) also known as Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday paraded five suspects…
Boko Haram is not asking for negotiation, but ransom
By Com Jasper Azuatalam It is important that as a nation, we take a detailed look and have a deep…
PHCN pensioners protest in Kwara
Stephen Oni/Ilorin Scores of members of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Electricity Sector, Kwara State chapter, on Monday protested against the…
In Video: Homage to Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland
On Thursday 8 May, the Ijebu people from six local council areas of Ogun state, converged in Ijebu-Ode to pay…
Onanuga, veteran editor joins Ogun East Senatorial race
Biodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Seasoned journalist and the Managing Director/CEO, of The News/PM News newspapers, Mr. Bayo Onanuga on Sunday declared his…
Warring South Sudan leaders sign peace deal
South Sudan’s president and rebel chief signed a ceasefire deal Friday vowing to end nearly five months of civil war,…
Us judge jails Chris Brown
Troubled singer Chris Brown admitted Friday to violating his probation and was jailed for a year in Los Angeles, though…
Nigeria’s military denies forewarning of Chibok attack
The Defence Headquarters has faulted the allegation by Amnesty International that the military authority was informed of the impending attack…
Nishikori joins tennis top 10
Kei Nishikori ensured he will become the first ever Japanese player to make the top 10 of the ATP rankings…
Michelle Obama speaks on Boko Haram abductions
FMichelle Obama, First Lady of the US, is to speak out against the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls…
Abducted schoolgirls still in Nigeria, says Jonathan
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday he believed 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants last month in an attack…
South Africa: ANC gets resounding victory
South Africans have voted resoundingly to extend the ANC’s 20-year rule, ignoring leadership scandals and economic malaise in a wholesale…
Nigerian among passengers in crashed helicopter
A yet to be identified Nigerian oil worker was among the eight passengers inside a helicopter that crashed off Ghanaian…
US drones coming to Nigeria
Nigeria has requested for United States surveillance aircraft and intelligence to help track the over 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko…
Twitter activists push Nigeria kidnap up world agenda
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Social media sites have exploded with urgent appeals to #bringbackourgirls, ramping up global awareness of the Nigerian…
3 die in copter crash
A helicopter carrying eight passengers and crew crashed on Thursday killing three people off Ghana’s western coast, home to the…
Jolie voices out concern about kidnapped Nigerian girls
US actress Angelina Jolie, who will co-chair a summit in June aimed at ending sexual violence in war zones, on…
Jonathan: Girls kidnap turning point in Boko Haram conflict
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday that Boko Haram’s mass abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls would mark a turning…
Nigerian Military snubs distress calls in Gamboru-Ngala
Residents of Gamboru Ngala, the Nigerian border town attacked by Boko Haram on Monday criticized Nigeria’s security forces for failing…
Osoba meets APC rebel group, debunks defection rumour
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The former governor of Ogun State and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aremo Olusegun…
Dasuki, Military chiefs visit Chibok 23 days after
The National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, in company of service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police on Thursday…
Nigerian army says it can rescue the abducted girls
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has condemned the impression being created by a section of the press that the military lacks…
Primary school teachers on strike since October in Benue
Primary School teachers have been on strike since October in the central Nigerian state of Benue. The teachers are agitating…
LASU students vow not to pay Fashola’s fees
The Lagos State University Students Union (LASUSU) on Thursday said no student of the institution would pay the increased tuition…
Bayelsa governor joins manhunt for kidnapped Dutchmen
The Bayelsa state government in southern Nigeria said on Thursday that efforts were underway to free the three Dutch nationals…
Dangote woos foreign investors to Nigeria
Africa’s richest businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday urged foreign investors to invest in Nigeria because “the business environment is…
Only a quarter of workforce contribute to Nigeria’s housing fund
Mr Raheem Onitolo, the Oyo State Controller of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), said less than 25 per…