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Israeli strikes kill dozens across Gaza

Israeli bombardments early on Wednesday killed “dozens” of Palestinians in Gaza, including at least 16 at a UN school, medics…

Suicide bombers kill at least six in Yobe mosques

Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in northeast Nigeria’s Yobe state late Tuesday killing at least six people and injuring several…

Cameroon sacks 2 army chiefs after Boko Haram raids

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Tuesday dismissed two senior army officers in the country’s far north following Boko Haram attacks…

Sulu-Gambari cancels Sallah homage

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Tuesday in Ilorin cancelled the Sallah homage he normally paid to the…

Osun Election: Commissioner wants INEC count votes publicly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been urged to publicly count and immediately announce result of the Osun governorship…

News Analysis: Seven reasons why Governor Aregbesola will win Osun election

By Bayo Adeyinka Friday, May 24, 2013. 35 governors gathered to vote for the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum…

Adamawa acting governor to probe Nyako

The Acting Governor of Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, said Government has concluded plans to probe former governor, Murtala Nyako over…

Libya ex-deputy PM kidnapped in Tripoli

An armed group abducted a former Libyan deputy prime minister and newly-elected MP, Mustapha Abu Shagur, in the capital Tripoli…

I’m back to PDP for good – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode said on Tuesday in Osogbo that he has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Head doctor at S. Leone Ebola clinic dies of virus

A doctor in charge of an Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone has become another victim of the deadly virus,…

EU hits Russia with economic sanctions

After months of hesitation, the EU finally agreed Tuesday to impose economic sanctions against Russia, hoping to make it change…

S.Africa’s ANC likens radical opposition party to Nazis

South Africa’s ruling ANC on Tuesday likened the radical opposition Economic Freedom Fighters to the Nazi party and its firebrand…

Dozens killed and injured in terror attack in China’s Xinjiang

Dozens of people were killed and injured in a “terrorist attack” in China’s far western Xinjiang region, home to the…

Emir of Hadejia encourages leaders on peace, education

The Emir of Hadejia in Jigawa, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, on Tuesday directed district heads in his domain to prevail on…

Jonathan sympathizes with El-Rufai over son’s death

President Goodluck Jonathan has sympathized with former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on the death of…

Ebola: Liberia closes borders

Liberia closed most of its borders on Monday in a bid to halt the spread of Ebola virus. The authority…

Bishop warns against using religion to further political ambition

Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has appealed to politicians not to use religion to further…

Libyan military plane crashes in Benghazi

A Libyan fighter jet engaged in paramilitary attacks on Islamists in the restive eastern city of Benghazi crashed and exploded…

France evacuating nationals from Libya

France was evacuating its nationals from Libya on Tuesday amid increasing lawlessness and unrest, a government source said, after similar…

Breaking news: Nigeria’s teenage gold medalist fails dope test

Nigerian teenager Chika Amalaha, at 16 the youngest female weightlifter to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, has failed a…

Nasir El-Rufai Loses Son To Auto Crash

Jamiu Yisa Former Nigerian Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Nasir El-Rufai has lost his son to a…

We’ll tackle problems of common man – Ekiti deputy gov-elect

The Ekiti Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Olusola Eleka, said on Monday that the incoming administration in the state would tackle the…

PDP members in US to hold convention

The members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the United States (US) will hold the party’s convention between 1-5 August.…

NIS wants censors to patrol the nation’s borders

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has urged the Federal Government to equip it with Censors to enable the department effectively…

Tinubu predicts ugly end for PDP

A former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress,  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has predicted an…

In Pictures: Boko Haram keeps Abuja residents indoors

Many residents of Abuja, the Nigerian capital stayed indoors Monday, avoiding usually boisterous, crowded places, such as the Eid praying…

Jonathan condemns terror attacks in Kano, Adamawa, Cameroon

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he “wholeheartedly condemned’’ the recent terrorist attacks in Kano and Adamawa states. The president…

Obama: World needs ‘prosperous and self-reliant Africa’

United States President Barack Obama kicked up a major outreach to Africa on Monday by urging youth leaders to build…

Sultanate plans to establish all women university in Sokoto

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto plans to establish all women Medical University in Sokoto, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad…

Adamawa traditional rulers declare support to acting Governor

Traditional rulers in Adamawa have declared their full support and commitment to working with the acting governor of the state,…