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APC to change orientation of Nigerians – Wamakko
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state on Friday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would change the orientation of Nigerians…
Cynthia Osokogu: Trial of her murderers adjourned
Akin Kuponiyi The ongoing trial of the alleged killers of Cynthia Osokogu before a Lagos High Court was again stalled…
US website retracts Jonathan’s 6th Richest African leader tag
Richestlifestyle.com, the US website that gave Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, the 6th richest African leader trophy, has recanted its report,…
INEC begins distribution of PVC in 46 units in Kwara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will on Saturday begin the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in…
2015 Election: Group mobilises youth for Jonathan
A socio-political organisation, Black Creations International, says it would mobilise youths to support President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election in 2015. Dr…
Zimbabwe signs $1.5bn power deal with China
Energy-starved Zimbabwe signed a $1.5 billion (1.2-billion-euro) deal with China’s Sinohydro on Friday for a project to boost power generation…
Cameroun denies release of hostages by Boko Haram
Cameroun’s Communication Minister, Issa Bakary, on Friday said he was surprised by the news that some hostages kidnapped by Boko…
Ebola situation ‘complex and difficult’ – Spanish PM
Spain launched a crisis committee Friday to tackle the “complex and difficult” Ebola situation in the country, after drawing criticism…
Crises Rocks Police as CPs, Area Commanders, DPO banned From Investigation
Cyriacus Izuekwe The Nigeria police has been thrown into crises after Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers…
Court discharges fuel subsidy scam suspect
Henry Ojelu Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Ikeja High Court, Lagos today discharged an accountant, Ezekiel Ejidele of the charges…
Man, 34, to spend 34 months in jail for written threat
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba An Asaba High Court has sentenced a 34 year-old Agbor-based carpenter, Monday Ogbuenyi, to 34 months behind…
US to work with 12 African countries to fight Ebola
By Simon Ateba The United States Government will work with 12 African countries and train 500 healthcare support providers per…
Gov. Wamakko appointed into council of Muslim World League
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state has been appointed into the 60-member council of Muslim World League. This was contained…
N1.5bn Ebola Fund: PDP queries Rivers over lack protection kit, doctors
The Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says it is shocked to note that despite all the…
Don’t attend Labour Party convention in Akure, says NLC President
The Nigeria Labour Congress president, Abdulwaheed Omar, said on Thursday that members of the labour movement should not attend the…
NLC,TUC to decide future of Labour Party – Omar
The NLC president, Abdulwaheed Omar, said on Thursday that the labour movement was the authentic owner of the Labour Party…
Adamawa: Fintiri returns as Speaker, seeks Ngilari’s sack
The drama in Adamawa state seems to have moved to the fast lane as former acting governor, Umaru Fintiri is…
Super Eagles will defeat Sudan – Siasia
Samson Saisia, former Super Eagles coach says he is optimistic that the Super Eagles can win their Africa Cup of…
N.Korea’s Kim Jong-Un absent on key party anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un apparently missed a key political event Friday, extending a month-long absence that has fuelled rampant…
Gbajabiamila to sponsor abandoned baby surgery abroad
Leader of Opposition, House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila as part of the just concluded Sallah celebration on Tuesday visited…
US still supports fight against Boko Haram – Entwistle
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, has debunked media reports that America was not doing enough in helping…
Women group to protest imposition of APC presidential candidate
The women wing of the Vanguard of Progressive Change, a support group, says its members will protest on the streets…
Group rallies support for Ajimobi
A non-governmental organisation, Coalition for Continuity, on Thursday urged residents of Oyo state to support Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s second term…
Adamawa: Let’s praise Jonathan for observing rule of law – Akpabio
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, said on Thursday that President Goodluck Jonathan deserved commendation for his adherence to the…
PDP cancels endorsement of candidates by state chapters
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has canceled the endorsement of candidates by officials of…
Adamawa Governor Ngilari sacks cabinet, political appointees
The newly-sworn in Adamawa Governor, Mr Bala Ngilari, on Thursday approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council and political…
Briton with Ebola-like symptoms dies in Macedonia
A British national displaying Ebola-like symptoms died in Macedonia on Thursday, health officials said, cautioning that the diagnosis could not…
Ekiti: Stop assault on Judiciary, APC tells Jonathan, PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged President Goodluck Jonathan to stop his Administration’s brazen assault on the judiciary by…
Stop blackmailing Oshiomhole over Momoh’s attack
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Government has condemned in very strong terms the attempt by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
Edo Speaker, Majority Leader detained by police in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The police in Benin have arrested and detained the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Uyi…