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Gunman, 20, dead after killing 10 in Oregon college shooting

Los Angeles (AFP) – A 20-year-old gunman opened fire at a community college in the US state of Oregon on…

80 Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian troops

Nigerian Army said on Thursday that 80 Book Haram insurgents have surrendered to troops battling the terror group under the…

Appoint selfless leaders, Kukah tells Buhari

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Kukah, on Thursday, advised the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari…

Put leaders on their toes, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians

Eromosele Ebhomele Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday urged Nigerians to learn to keep leaders…

If elected president, I’ll send Syrian refugees back – Donald Trump

AFP – Republican United States presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has said that he would send thousands of Syrian refugees back…

Probe N80bn Victims Support Fund initiated by Jonathan, SERAP tells Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an investigation into the Victims Support Funds initiative launched by the…

#NigeriaAt55: Unhappy birthday for victims of bomb blasts – SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has described the 55th anniversary of independence today as “unhappy birthday for hundreds of…

#NigeriaAt55: We must join hands to build Nigeria, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its numerous challenges with…

Buhari, Osinbajo, others witness colourful Nigeria at 55

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja held a low key celebration to mark the nation’s 55th independence anniversary. The…

Nigeria at 55: Dogara, others congratulate Nigerians

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country.…

Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…

Buhari picks Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi on #TheList

The suspense and drama that trailed the much-anticipated ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari seems to have come to a…

Amnesty for Boko Haram, as Nigerian military sets up committee

The Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that in accordance with a presidential directive, it has inaugurated a national committee…

Boko Haram poisoning water sources in villages- Nigerian Army

Nigerian military said information reaching its Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole indicates that Boko Haram terrorists have now resorted to…

Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…

Pay Ecobank N3.1bn, court orders Zamfara Govt

Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered Zamfara Government to pay Ecobank Nigeria N3.1 billion…

Bayelsa: Coast clear for Sylva as Alaibe pulls out of APC guber primary

Timi Alaibe, former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDCC, has withdrawn from the gubernatorial primary of the All…

Adeyeye emerges Senate chief whip

Senator Olusola Adeyeye (APC-Osun Central) has been made the new chief whip of the Nigerian senate. Adeyeye was nominated for…

Nigeria’s foreign reserves crash by $1billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed in its data for the month of September that there has been a…

US state of Georgia executes first woman in 70 years, despite Pope Francis appeal

Washington (AFP) – The US state of Georgia executed its first woman in 70 years early Wednesday, despite an appeal…

Ministerial List: Buhari appoints self as Petroleum Minister

A glimpse into the cabinet list of President Muhammadu Buhari has been revealed by the President himself. He will head…

Falae Kidnap Saga: We were not privy to ransom arrangement – IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase says the police force is not privy to any arrangement…

Buhari to Senate: Approve $200m loan for Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday wrote the two chambers of the Nigeria National Assembly asking for the approval of 200…

How to counter ISIL, extremism by Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has proffered solutions to countering the activities of violent Islamist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and…

Drama as Senators pass vote of confidence on Saraki

There was drama in the senate as Nigerian Senators passed a vote of confidence on embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki,…

Gamaliel Onosode dies at 82

Gamaliel Onosode, frontline industrialist, technocrat and administrator, has died at the age of 82. He died at 8:15 a.m. on…

United Nations taps African oil, mineral wealth to fight hunger

Four African countries have agreed to divert a portion of revenue from oil, gold and other resources to an innovative…

“My major aim is to rescue Chibok girls alive and unharmed”, Buhari tells UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria promised at the United Nations on Monday to rescue the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram…

We have killed, captured commanders of Boko Haram, Buhari tells UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that many commanders of the once dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have been killed or…

Buhari dazzles at UNGA, talks anti-corruption, SDGs, Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari left an impression at the 70th United States General Assembly in New York by the time he…