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Poll Shift: Party sues INEC, military chiefs
Nnamdi Felix/Abuja The last may not have been heard of the postponement of the general elections from the earlier scheduled…
Crude oil money not missing, NNPC claims
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said that the report of the forensic audit carried out on its…
Paul Lambert sacked as Aston Villa manager
Paul Lambert has been sacked as manager of Aston Villa after a run of 10 games without a win took…
2015 Election: I have no plans to sack Jega – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he has no plans to sack Prof. Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National…
I was not consulted before election postponement, says Jonathan
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said Wednesday that he was “not consulted” on a widely-criticised decision to postpone national elections by…
From stock market to weddings, Nigeria polls shift wreaks havoc
The band was booked, invitations had been sent to 500 guests and two caterers hired to prepare a range of…
Obasanjo’s endorsement of Buhari is meaningless, says Obanikoro
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has stated categorically that the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari…
It’s a ruse, Tinubu is not on military watch list, says GOC
Major General Tamubomiebi Dibi, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Lagos, has said that it was an incisive allegation…
Boko Haram attack Chadian troops in Gamboru
Militants from the Boko Haram Islamist movement attacked Chadian troops stationed at a Nigerian border town before being repulsed Wednesday,…
2015: Act with integrity, US judge urges Nigerian counterparts
By Simon Ateba An American judge on Tuesday advised his Nigerian counterparts to act with integrity, expediency and independence in…
PDP is afraid of the outcome of election – Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state today came hard on the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he…
I’m not muzzled by barrel of the gun, Tinubu tells FG
*says the guns and bullets should be used to defeat Boko Haram Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state…
Long-awaited strike will boost Balotelli, says Pascoe
Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe said Mario Balotelli’s long-awaited first Premier League goal for the Reds could kickstart the striker’s…
Balotelli ends goal drought to sink Spurs, Arsenal go fourth
Mario Balotelli finally scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham, while…
Iraqi Christians could become extinct – Archbishop
An Iraqi archbishop called for military action in his homeland in a speech to British lawmakers on Tuesday, and warned…
NY police officer indicted over shooting black man
A grand jury has indicted a New York police officer over the death of an unarmed black father of one…
I’ve created 5,400 young entrepreneurs, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that his government has created 5,400 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, noting that, the first 2,400…
Niger declares state of emergency in region attacked by Boko Haram
Niger’s government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the Diffa region along the border with Nigeria, which has…
Sky, BT win Premier League TV rights for $7.8bn
Broadcasters Sky and BT on Tuesday won the UK television rights to broadcast Premier League football games in 2016-2019 for…
APC blasts military siege on Tinubu’s residence
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the military siege being laid at…
Fashola condemns soldier’s siege on Tinubu’s residence
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has condemned soldiers’ siege on the Bourdillon residence of the All Progressive Congress,…
IG of Police redeploys CPs of Edo, Ogun, Kano, 30 others
The Inspector General of Police has redeployed 33 Commissioners of Police in line with the determination and drive to enhance…
Fayose warns civil servants against partisan politics
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has warned civil servants in the state against involvement in partisan politics, saying that…
Combat Ready Soldiers Invade Bola Tinubu’s Residence
Combat ready soldiers have invaded the residence of former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos his…
Poll Shift: Don’t politicise security, EU urges FG
The European Union has urged the Federal Government against politicising the security situation in the country ahead of the forthcoming…
I never said Jonathan is sponsoring Boko Haram, says Labaran Maku
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Labaran Maku has denied ever accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of…
Major Al-Mustapha files suit to reclaim landed property
Akin Kuponiyi Major Hamzat Al-Muatapha, the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late military dictator, General Sanni Abacha, has filed…
PDP buying PVCs for 10,000 naira each
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that some people suspected to be agents of the Peoples Democratic…
Jega Not Going On Terminal Leave – INEC
The spokesman for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr. Kayode Idowu, has debunked reports that INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru…
Lesotho to go ahead with elections despite tension
Lesotho will go ahead with early elections as planned at the end of this month despite recent renewed tensions, South…