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Improving national security my priority, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja that significant improvements in national security remains the topmost priority of his…

Nigerian army reinforces after Boko Haram attack on troops

The Nigerian Army on Thursday confirmed an attack on Sector 1 of 27 Task Force Brigade located at Gaidam, Yobe…

Osinbajo calls for reduction in electricity tariffs

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that until there is stability in the power sector, electricity tariffs…

Congo DR beat Super Eagles 2-0

The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly…

AP count from Saudi hajj disaster shows over 1,250 killed

An Associated Press count shows that at least 1,254 pilgrims were killed in a crush and stampede during the hajj…

VIDEO: CNN’s Zain Asher, dazzles Nigerians in Igbo

Seun Bisuga/Kenya Zain Asher’s ability to speak English fluently is not in doubt. Her ability to also dazzle when anchoring…

I am FIFA president, says Issa Hayatou

Cameroonian football official Issa Hayatou has just released a statement confirming that he is the new Fifa boss, following the…

Nigeria’s ‘Baby Francesca’ is new symbol of hope for migrants globally

Dubbed “the princess of migrants”, a Nigerian baby born on the Italian ship that rescued her mother in the Mediterranean…

Five dead in latest attack on Borno – Police

The Borno Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the killing of five persons after a botched attack by four suspected suicide…

Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara, others behind closed door

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, behind closed doors.…

Ministerial screening: Rivers senators plot against Amaechi

The three Senators representing Rivers State in the National Assembly on Wednesday kicked off plot to stop the confirmation of…

Charles Okah not dead – NPS

The Nigeria Prisons Service on Wednesday denied the purported death of Charles Okah, the alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence…

Senate in rowdy session over Amaechi

A petition against Rotimi Chubuike Amaechi from Senator George Sekibo, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart from Rivers East Senatorial…

16 killed as bombs rock Damaturu

At least 16 people were reportedly killed on Wednesday morning when a suicide bomber blew himself up around Ministry of…

Buhari lauds British, Swiss support in recovering stolen Nigerian funds

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja applauded the renewed support from Britain and Switzerland for the recovery and repatriation…

Senate to screen ministerial nominees next Tuesday

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said the screening of ministerial nominees will begin next Tuesday, 13 October, when the Senate would…

Nigerian troops arrest Boko Haram financier and stimulant dealer

Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram financier and stimulants dealer, Mohammed Maina in Bama, Bama Local Government Area…

Ambode reduces cost of governance by N9bn in 3 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says his administration has been able to reduce the cost of governance by…

Nigerian Army nabs fake General alleged to be Boko Haram sponsor

The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram sponsor, Aliyu Hussaini, who was also said to be pretending to…

Ministerial Nominees: Saraki announces Lai Mohammed, Fashola, Amaechi, others

Senate President Bukola Saraki formally announced the 21 nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari’s for ministerial positions. There was no surprise…

INEC forged Saraki’s senate election results

*exhibits tendered by his party agent at tribunal reveal Senate President Bukola Saraki’s political future lies precariously in the balance…

General Assembly to hold election for 5 Security Council seats

The 70th session of the UN General Assembly is scheduled to hold elections for the non-permanent seat on the UN…

Abuja Bombings: PDP urges Buhari to overhaul DSS, other intelligence agencies

Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the recent bombings in Abuja, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

DSS working with UK Crime Agency to probe Diezani – Presidency

Nigeria’s presidency on Monday confirmed the arrest in London of former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke on suspicion of bribery and…

Journalists wait impatiently for Diezani at Charing Police Station

Journalists Blogger, social commentator, activist Kayode Ogundamisi was among the hordes of newsmen waiting at the Charing Cross Police Station…

NEMA receives 197 Nigerian from Central African Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the weekend received 197 Nigerians that were displaced by the crises in Central…

No progress in Nigerian, African governance – IIAG

There’s been no progress in Nigerian governance despite a change in the leadership of the most populous Black nation, the…

PICTURES: The new faces of Boko Haram

On Friday, 2 October, two explosions went off in the suburbs of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital killing at least 15 persons.…

Boko Haram fighters loyal to IS claim responsibility for Abuja bombings

Reuters – Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State said they were behind suicide bombings near the Nigerian capital Abuja which…

Bishop Kukah And His Brand of Politics: Towards Nigeria Finding Its Soul By Fr Enwerem

By Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, O.P. Who in the Nigerian political and ecclesiastical circles would not know the then Fr.…
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