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Explosion rocks Burundi as defiant protesters continue
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – An explosion shook the centre of the Burundi capital on Friday but no one was injured, a…
Buhari thanks World leaders for support, goodwill to Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja hosted World leaders to a presidential luncheon where he thanked them for their…
CAN wants Buhari to embrace justice, equity, fairness
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North East Zone has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be fair…
Ajimobi sworn-in for a record second term in Oyo
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State who broke tradition by winning a second term in the 11 April…
Buhari applauds Jonathan’s statesmanship
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja applauded former President Goodluck Jonathan for his statesmanship in conceding defeat in the…
Suspend strike, Gov. Lalong begs Plateau workers
New Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong, has appealed to striking workers in the state to suspend the action. The governor made…
Tambuwal appoints Special Adviser on Media
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday announced the appointment of Malam Imam Imam as his Special Adviser on…
We are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko Haram – US
The United States is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammadu Buhari’s armed forces improve…
Govern with fear of God, PDP tells Ambode
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday urged Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the new governor of…
I remain grateful to Bayelsa people, Nigerians – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he…
Lagos lawmakers, others commend Buhari for relocating military centre to Maiduguri
Two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for laying more emphasis…
Buhari to tackle corruption, reform judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari said the judicial system in the county needed critical reform to deal with cases, especially corruption, militating…
We’ll deliver good leadership – APC
Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday assured Nigerians that APC administration would revamp the nation’s…
El-Rufai, Deputy take 50 per cent salary cut
Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Friday said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when…
Szczesny blasts father over Arsenal criticism
London (AFP) – Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has become embroiled in a war of words with his own father over…
Gov. Dankwambo pledges transparency
Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State has pledged to continue to pursue probity, transparency and accountability in running the affairs…
Kano, Zamfara, others, close IDP camps as inmates re-unite with relations
The various camps established for Internally Displaced Persons in Kaduna, Kano and Zamfara States, have been closed down following the…
Stable power supply underway, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says careful studies are already under way to identify the quickest, safest and cost-effective way to bring…
Buhari’s speech gives hope, says lawyers, labour leaders
Some prominent lawyers in Lagos on Friday hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as encompassing and…
Kano/Katsina: Ganduje, Masari, Gaidam sworn-in
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Friday, promised to submit a Bill on Free and Compulsory Primary School Education…
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Sepp Blatter elected FIFA President for 5th Term
Zurich (AFP) – Sepp Blatter won the FIFA presidency for a fifth time Friday after his challenger Prince Ali bin…
Youths, pelting water sachet, disrupt El-Rufai’s inauguration
The inauguration of Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State ended abruptly on Friday. According to a report by NAN, El-Rufai…
Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri
President Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgency when he directed the central command of…
Ambode appoints Tunji Bello SSG, Ojo as Chief of staff
The Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday, shortly after his inauguration, announced the appointment of key officials of…
I belong to everybody and to nobody, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated categorically that he will honour his words in discharging his duties as president, adding that,…
Buhari vows to crush Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to end Boko Haram siege in Nigeria, shortly after he was sworn in as President…
Ambode sworn-in as Lagos State governor
Kazeem Ugbodaga At a grand ceremony at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, Lagos, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode was sworn in today…
APC’s suspends five members
Stephen Oni/ Ilorin The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has ordered the suspension of five of…
Al-Makura inaugurates N2.2bn road
Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Thursday inaugurated 5.5km network roads worth N2.2 billion as part of efforts to…
Blatter must go for good of FIFA – Platini
ZURICH (Reuters) – UEFA president Michel Platini delivered one of his most emotional and animated performances since his playing days…