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Jonathan has no plans to leave Presidency, says Obasanjo

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has likened President Goodluck Jonathan to the former president of Cote…

Police will protect all Nigerians during election, says Abba

*IGP assures on rule of law The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, has restated his avowed commitment to observance…

Nigeria faces critical six weeks to election day

Nigerians had been due to elect a new president on Saturday until the electoral commission delayed the vote by six…

Over 100 Boko Haram fighters invade Gombe

Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists on Saturday invaded the restive northeast Nigerian city of Gombe, firing heavy guns and throwing…

Soyinka tells Jonathan to lift military siege on opposition

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to lift the military siege on Nigeria’s opposition party leaders…

Nigeria hires mercenaries, East Europeans to fight Boko Haram

About 100 South African retired military men are ‘actively’ involved in the Nigerian offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the…

In Picture: Tinubu mocks soldiers sent to intimidate him

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress surely has a sense of humour. After withstanding…

Ebonyi House of Assembly does not exist, says Attorney-General

Dr Ben Igwenyi, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ebonyi, has declared the Ebonyi State House of Assembly constitutionally non-existent…

UN aid workers to assist victims of Boko Haram

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were…

Stella Oduah promises Onitsha traders bus if elected

Traders in various markets in Onitsha, Anambra on Friday voiced their support for the senatorial bid of Princess Stella Oduah,…

NEMA introduces air ambulance for emergency health cases

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday introduced the first Air Ambulance at the National Hospital, Abuja, for emergency…

Arewa Consultative Forum advises INEC not be distracted by politicians

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain focus to conduct free,…

We’ll hold elections as rescheduled, Jonathan tells foreign envoy

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday promised there would be no further vote delays, after the electoral agency pushed back the…

Oba Erediauwa Is Alive – Benin Palace

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council has dispelled rumour of the death of the Benin Monarch, Oba Erediauwa.‎ Rumour of…

APC welcomes military commitment to neutrality in 2015 polls

The All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO), has said it welcomes the reassurance of the Nigerian armed forces…

ICPC commends family for handing son over for investigation

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Friday, commended Mr John Ibrahim’s family for handing their…

APC insists on card readers for 2015 elections

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the integrity of…

50,000 Eligible Voters To Be Disenfranchised In Edo – INEC

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Close to 50, 000 registered voters in Edo state would be disenfranchised by the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Happy Valentine Nigeria, Get Ready To Shake Off PDP Yoke, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes all Nigerians a happy Valentine’s Day, as they join the rest of the world…

Electricity Worker Electrocuted Asaba

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba  Tragedy occurred on Wednesday night in Asaba, capital of Delta State, southern Nigeria, when a 35-year-old staff of…

Why We Stop Over At Beer Joints Before Going Home —Men

Some men in Abuja have given some reasons why they prefer to stop over at drinking joints before going home.…

Rousing Welcome For Ambode In Alimosho

Daniels Ekugo Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode’s campaign train stormed Alimosho to…

Pastor Ighodalo’s Staff Plot To Kill Him

Paul Iyoghojie An attempt by two domestic staff to poison Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, a mega church in Victoria Island,…

21 dead in twin Boko Haram attack near Maiduguri

At least 21 people were killed in two separate Boko Haram attacks on villages near the key city of Maiduguri…

5 dead in Boko Haram first attack in Chad

Nigeria-based Boko Haram Islamists on Friday carried out their first attack inside Chad, killing five people in an early morning…

Nigeria govt. should ensure no political arrest, intimidation – TI

Transparency International has voiced its concern over the delay in Nigerian elections, noting that, it threatens the people’s right to…

Nigeria Political Parties Most Corrupt In The World – Transparency International

By Seun Bisuga Transparency International (TI), a global coalition fighting against corruption has stated that Nigeria’s political parties are the…

PDP Is Completely Dead In Ogun, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has revealed that there are no strong opposition parties in the state,…

Military committed to Nigeria’s democratic processes – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja reaffirmed the military’s commitment to democratic processes. This was contained in a statement…

It’s insulting to question Buhari’s credentials, says Obasanjo

Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said it is insulting and ridiculous to question the academic credentials of APC presidential…