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Boko Haram war is strange to us, says Obanikoro

Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Thursday in Abuja said that the military needed all encouragement…

2015: Mbu charges Lagos, Ogun police commands to act professionally

The Assistant Inspector- General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Mr Joseph Mbu, has urged officers and men…

Imo Govt. petitions presidency, army over invasion of Govt. House

The Imo Government said it had petitioned the Presidency, Army Headquarters, National Security Adviser (NSA) and some human right groups…

35 Year-old Electricity Company Worker Electrocuted In Asaba

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Asaba, capital of Delta state, when a 35 year-old staff of Benin…

Boko Haram pursues deadly campaign despite Jonathan’s promises

A suicide attack by a female bomber killed at least seven people at a market in northeast Nigeria on Thursday,…

Unknown Gunmen Kill 2 Okomu Oil Workers

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed two workers of Okomu Oil Palm Plc, located at Udo in Ovia South…

Female suicide bomber attacks Borno market, kills 7

At least seven people were killed on Thursday when a female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded market…

NLC Election Ends In Chaos

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) elections which started on Wednesday night ended in chaos Thursday morning with suspected thugs breaking…

Inquest Has Exceeded Its Jurisdiction —Synagogue

Henry Ojelu The Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, today claimed that Mr Oyetade Komolafe, the coroner investigating the collapse…

Tension As FERMA Taskforce Takes Over Traffic Control

Kazeem Ugbodaga There was tension at the old tollgate on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Thursday morning as a large number of FERMA/SURE-P…

Yoruba’ll Secede If Democracy Fails —Afenifere

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, has said Yoruba nation would opt out of Nigeria if the current democratic…

Parties Woo Voters With Customised Phones

Jamiu Yisa As the clock ticks towards next month’s general elections, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and opposition All…

SOS: Protect us from your wife, Okrika APC begs Jonathan

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt All Progressives Congress (APC) members from Okrika in Okrika local Government area, the home of Mrs Patience…

Jega met with APC in Dubai to perfect rigging – PDP

Femi Fani-Kayode, Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign organisation, has alleged that the Independence…

Jega working with APC to rig elections – Fani Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, Director of Media and Publicity of the organisation, has claimed that the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman,…

I have no Islamist agenda, Buhari tells Catholic bishops

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari has re-affirmed his commitment towards ensuring that Nigeria remains…

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…

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…

Another June 12 Gathering Steam —Falana

Simon Ateba Lagos lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Barrister Femi Falana, on Wednesday warned that disturbing developments in recent…

Brave Female Cop Disarms Robber

Damilare Okunola A female police officer, Mercy John, has reportedly disarmed two armed robbers who tried to rob her 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…

Obasanjo backs Buhari, warns on ‘inauspicious signs’ in Nigeria

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president, has publicly expressed support for Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler and presidential candidate…

Senator Ojudu: Jonathan not interested in polls, plots 2-year extension

Senator Babafemi Ojudu has revealed President Goodluck Jonathan’s secret plot to avoid election and extend his tenure by two years…

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…