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I’ve improved the standard of living in Lagos, says Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said that his administration has done a lot to improve the living condition…
I’ll stabilize electricity in Nigeria, Jonathan promises
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power…
2015 Elections: UN reiterates support to Nigeria
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has reiterated the full support of the UN to the new dates fixed for the…
We’ll open inland ports in Nigeria, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the Federal Government would open more inland ports in the country for easy…
Job Scam: Immigration tells Nigerians to disregard money-for-job offers
David Parradang, the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has urged Nigerians seeking employment into the service to disregard money-for-job offers…
What Ogun monarchs told Jonathan about Obasanjo
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta At the sidelines of the commissioning of the Olorunsogo Power Plant in Ogun State Friday, President Goodluck Jonathan…
Military’s gains against Boko Haram excites group
A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has applauded the recent gains recorded by the…
In Picture: Buhari meets Tony Blair in London
In a bid to squash rumours that General Muhammadu Buhari was in London for medical reasons, the All Progressives Congress…
Residents return to ‘ghost town’ Gamboru recaptured from Boko Haram
A “ghost town” of burnt-out homes and looted properties greeted residents returning to Gamboru in northeast Nigeria for the first…
Nigeria has potential to generate domestic power, says Jonathan
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the country has the potential to generate enough power for the domestic…
NAFDAC destroysN500m counterfeit drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday destroyed counterfeit and unwholesome drugs worth N500 million…
Don’t disrupt the unity of Nigeria, Kukah tells politicians
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Friday, advised politicians to refrain from acts capable of…
Kashamu: US wanted man kicked Obasanjo out of PDP
*A news insight Make no mistake about it, President Goodluck Jonathan may have personal issues to grind with former leader…
Jonathan has improved life of Nigerians, says Odua Cooperative Alliance
The President of Odua Cooperative Alliance (OCA), Asiwaju Adetokumbo Osisanya, has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan has improved the life…
Jonathan promises first Co-operative University in Southwest
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday promised to set up the first Co-operative University in the country to be cited in…
Game On! Mayweather to fight Pacquiao on May 2
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will meet Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 in the mega-fight more than…
Naira hits N215 to dollar at BDC’s segment
The naira on Friday depreciated by N5 to the dollar as it traded N215 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs)…
Pirlo’s wonder strike lifts Juventus 10 points clear
Juventus warmed up for their Champions League last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund next week with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over…
UN ‘strongly urges’ Nigeria not to postpone elections again
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly urged Nigeria on Friday to avoid another delay in holding elections and expressed concern over…
Security operatives foil attack on Calabar prisons
Security Operatives comprising the Army, Police, Prison Officers and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on Friday foiled an…
Chief of Naval Staff calls for cordial civilian-military relations
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Usman Jibrin, on Friday called on officers and ratings to maintain a cordial civilian-military…
Ireland plans gay marriage referendum on May 22
Ireland is planning to hold a historic referendum on lifting a ban on same-sex marriage on May 22, Irish Prime…
Lagos begins demolition of burnt Balogun Market
The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of the three buildings gutted by fire on Jan. 12 at…
Lagos INEC yet to recieve 400,000 PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Friday said about 400, 000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were…
Agric Minister, 4 other Africans for AfDB presidential race
Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Akinwumi Adesina, and Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Sufian Ahmed, are among the five candidates who have been shortlisted…
APC will be shocked on election day, says Obanikoro
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Minister of State for Defence has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state…
Okocha Elected Delta FA Chairman
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has been elected chairman of the Delta State Football Association. At the elections…
PDP will free Lagosians from oppression, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday in Lagos that victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming general…
Poll shift affects naira, stock exchange
The postponement of Nigeria’s general election has hit the country’s faltering economy, adding to existing pressures caused by the global…
Rodgers backs Balotelli over penalty storm
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on Friday backed striker Mario Balotelli over the penalty controversy which marred his side’s 1-0 Europa…