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We’ve not banned anyone from travelling, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the…
G7 summit: Cameron urges Buhari to come with Nigeria’s “wish list”
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to come before the “G 7” industrialized nations with…
Arsenal thrash Aston Villa, retains FA Cup
London (AFP) – Arsenal retained the FA Cup in majestic style as their 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa in Saturday’s…
Buhari’s inaugural speech really moved me – Fayose
Governor Ayodele Fayose, of Ekiti state has stated that he was moved by the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari…
Jonathan attributes political success to Alamieyeseigha
Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday attributed his successful political career to the efforts of former governor of Bayelsa,…
Gov. Ganduje dissolves cabinet , sacks all political appointees
The newly sworn in governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday dissolved the state executive council. Ganduje who made the…
UN posthumous medals for 126 fallen peacekeepers – Ban
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday in New York, gave posthumous awards of Dag Hammarskjöld medal to 126 peacekeepers…
Palestine, Isreali delegates in historic handshake
A potentially historic handshake between Jibril Rajoub, President of the Palestinian Football Association, and Ofer Enei, his Israeli counterpart, promises…
Appoint the right people, Catholic Priest tells Buhari
Monsignor Francis Ogunmodede, Episcopal Vicar/Dean, Lekki Region of the Catholic Arch. Diocese of Lagos has advised President Mohammadu Buhari to…
WAEC to maintain examination standards, despite security challenges
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Saturday said it would continue to maintain best practices in the conduct of…
NFF is not corrupt, says Pinnick
The Nigeria Football Association (NFF) says it has zero tolerance for corrupt practices as well as any form of high-handedness…
Prophet predicts Saraki, Gbajabiamila will emerge NASS leaders
A cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, has predicted that Senator Bukola Saraki and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila will emerge leaders of the…
More than 4,200 migrants rescued in Mediterranean as crisis grows
ROME (Reuters) – More than 4,200 migrants trying to reach Europe have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean in…
I’ve learnt a lot from Amosun, say Funmi Wakama
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Olufunmilayo Wakama, nee Coker is a household name in Nigeria. As News Manager at the NTA headquarters in…
Dakuku urges Nigerians to support Buhari
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu…
Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria May 30 (Reuters) – Nigerian troops pushed back an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the outskirts of…
Labour to support Buhari to achieve stable power supply
The National Union of Textile, Garment & Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), says Labour is ready to partner with President…
Boko Haram violence cause Cameroon food stocks to dwindle
LONDON, May 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Food shortages threaten some 200,000 people in northern Cameroon after cross-border raids by…
Amosun promises Ogun more development
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Friday declared that his mandate renewal for another four year-term by the people of…
AfDB: Amosun Congratulates Adesina
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria has congratulated former Minister of Agriculture, Akinwunmi Adesina on his…
Why I took 50% pay cut – El Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor has explained why him and his deputy had to take 50 per cent pay cut.…
No room for selfish ambition in Delta – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said his administration was determined to build a new future for the state and its…
CBN net income drops to N35 billion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) net income has dropped to N35.4 billion in 2014 from N209.6 billion in 2013,…
Suicide bomber kills self, 5 others at wedding in Borno
The Borno Police Command on Friday, confirmed the killing of six persons when a suicide bomber attacked the venue of…
Enugu governor warns citizens against tax evasion
The new governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has warned the citizens and corporate entities against tax evasion, saying the…
Buhari Now and Then: Nigeria’s stats that will blow you away
Lagos (AFP) – President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as Nigeria’s new president on Friday but he will find that…
Atiku lauds Jonathan for deepening democracy
Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan for deepening the country’s democracy, noting that,…
Buhari is principled, determined to develop Nigeria – Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress chieftain and national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is optimistic that President Muhammadu Buhari can propel Nigeria…
Buhari seeks Europe, US support
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbours in tackling the…
Chadian troops kill 33 Boko Haram fighters
N’DJAMENA (Reuters) – Chad said on Friday that its army killed at least 33 militants from Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamist…