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I want multinational task force to fight Boko Haram – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in Lagos said Nigeria was pleased with the international community’s agreement with it on the…
2015: Anyone who says Jonathan will not win is sick, says Anenih
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that anyone…
Lagos PDP Flags-Off Campaign/Mega Rally On Monday
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will on Monday 26 January, flag-off her 2015…
Jonathan using armed forces against the law – Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has lashed at President Goodluck Jonathan for encouraging forceful entry into…
Principal of Buhari’s Secondary School, not dead – Police
The Katsina Police Command on Sunday dispelled rumour over the alleged murder of Malam Ballo Isyaku, Principal of Government College,…
APC threatens legal action against NCC over fund raising
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC)…
E.Guinea, Congo advance in Cup of Nations
Hosts Equatorial Guinea and Claude Le Roy’s Congo Brazzaville defied the odds to become the first teams to qualify for…
Election will hold in February, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan met with the United States Secretary of State, John F. Kerry, assuring him that the general…
Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle at Maiduguri Airport
A fresh gun battle erupted in Nigeria between militants and troops near the airport of the northeastern city of Maiduguri,…
Arsenal beat brave Brighton in FA Cup cracker
FA Cup holders Arsenal just did enough to keep second-tier Brighton and Hove Albion at bay with a 3-2 fourth-round…
IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa
The Islamic State group confirmed Sunday its militants have executed Haruna Yukawa, one of two Japanese it has been holding…
NFF congratulates Referee Udoh, Oshoala on Liverpool deal
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has congratulated the duo of FIFA-badged referee Ferdinand Udoh and African Woman Player of the…
2015 Election: International community watching Nigeria, says Kerry
United States Secretary of State John Kerry has stated that the international community is watching Nigeria, adding that, peaceful and…
FIFA names Nigerian Emeruwa security officer
World football –governing body, FIFA, has selected the Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Security Committee, Dr. Christian Emeruwa,…
Boko Haram captures Monguno, military base – Security Sources
Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday captured the northeastern town of Monguno, including a military base, after a fierce battle with…
Oyedepo asks God to open ‘hell gate’ for Jonathan’s opponents
President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerian worshippers at the Winners Chapel, also known as the Living Faith Church to pray…
In Pictures: Jonathan welcomes Kerry to Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan welcoming the United States Secretary of States, John Kerry to the State House, Marina in Lagos on…
Many civilians at grave risk after Maiduguri attacks – Amnesty
A failure to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians could lead to a disastrous humanitarian crisis said Amnesty International with…
2015: Jonathan visits Winners Chapel, seek prayers
Eromosele Ebhomele President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday visited and worshipped with members of the Living Faith Church, also known as…
Obama puts pressure on Russia after deadly Ukraine attack
US President Barack Obama vowed on Sunday to ramp up pressure on Russia after rocket attacks blamed on Kremlin-backed Ukrainian…
Murray beats Dimitrov to reach Open quarters
Three-time runner-up Andy Murray rode his luck to fight back and win a titanic four-setter over Grigor Dimitrov and reach…
Australia tasks Nigeria on violence-free poll
Australia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria has appealed to political parties and their candidates to refrain from violent acts and inflammatory…
Bomb blast in Cairo as Egypt marks revolt anniversary
A bomb blast wounded a policeman in Cairo on Sunday, the interior ministry said, as Egypt tightened security on the…
FG cannot fund universities 100%, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has told universities in the country to supplement government’s funding with their internally generated revenues. Jonathan made…
Wamakko distributes 10,000 bags of rice, N10m to the needy
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state has distributed 10, 000 bags of rice and N10 million to the needy in…
Sharapova, Nadal march on in Aussie Open
Maria Sharapova was all business as she raced into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday to set up a glamour…
Barack Obama is a ‘loser’, says N.Korea
North Korea Sunday described US President Barack Obama as a “loser” over his criticism on its regime, accusing him of…
PDP sponsored attacks on Jonathan, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pointedly accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring the attacks on President Goodluck…
Jonathan has proved his love for Borno – Minister
Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Saturday said that President Goodluck Jonathan has demonstrated true love…
FG injects 220mw of power to national grid
The Minister of power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, said on Saturday that the 220 megawatts of electricity added to the Egbin…