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Buhari secretly plotting to jail Jonathan, says Niger-Delta Group

A coalition of Niger-Delta activists under the aegis of Vanguards of Nigeria’s Democracy (VND) on Saturday said it has uncovered…

FG committed to welfare, protection of children – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, said on Saturday that the federal government would continue to attach importance to…

5 bullet proof cars, destructive weapons found in Dasuki’s home – DSS

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that it found five bullet proof cars and destructive weapons in the…

House of Reps postpones resumption

The House of Representatives on Saturday, postponed its resumption date, which was earlier scheduled for July 21, 2015, tol Tuesday,…

Anti-Islam rallies, counter-protests flare in Australia

Sydney (AFP) – Rival anti-Islam and anti-racism rallies saw hundreds protest across Australia at the weekend with violent clashes in…

Islamic State kidnaps Nigerian, two others in Libya

Libya, (Reuters) – Islamic State has kidnapped three African Christians in eastern Libya, the group said, publishing their passport pictures.…

Nigeria is the most important country in Africa, says US Official

Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States, a former assistant secretary of state, Johnnie Carson, has stated…

US to trace Nigeria’s stolen assets, boost military

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States will offer to help Nigeria’s new leader track down billions of dollars in stolen…
DSS raises alarm over plan to disrupt peace in Nigeria

SSS arrest ex-Chief Security Officer to Jonathan

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In what seemed a continuation of the crackdown on officials of the immediate past administration by Nigeria’s secret…

Nigeria’s constitution unfair to traditional institution, says Gov. Bindow

Governor Mohammadu Bindow of Adamawa, has said that the country’s constitution is unfair to traditional institution for not assigning constitutional…

We Believe In Free Press, Says Kano Information Commissioner

Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Commissioner of Information in Kano state, Northwest Nigeria, Malam Muhammad Garba on Saturday declared that Governor Abdullahi Umar…

You Cannot Negotiate With God 2

Slightly over three years ago my “You Cannot Negotiate with God” was published by TheNews [February 26, 2012]. Current events,…

Group supports Ipinmisho’s governorship ambition in Kogi

Okun Progressive Union in Kogi has lauded the ambition of Chief Lanre Ipinmisho to be the next governor of the…

Sallah: Islamic group appeals to Boko Haram

Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) has appealed to the Boko Haram insurgents to sheathe their sword and allow peace to…

Saudi breaks up Islamic State network, arrests 431

Riyadh (AFP) – Saudi authorities announced on Saturday that they have broken up an organisation linked to the Islamic State…

Group to Buhari: End farmers,herdmen clashes

A youth organisation, Concerned Taraba Tiv Youth Frontier, on Saturday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to step up efforts in…

Eid-el-Fitri: Wike canvasses stability, love

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers says the stability of the polity is crucial to the economic development of the country.…

Nigeria Union opens new ward offices in South Africa

The President of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, said on Saturday that the body had opened new…

We ‘ll not cheat Ekiti people, says Speaker

The Speaker, Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Kola Oluwawole, has assured the people of the state that the legislative arm…

Ogun LG aspirant escapes assasination

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta A local government chairman aspirant, Ekundayo Olusola escaped assassination by whisker as gunmen stormed his residence at the…
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Gunmen abduct Odi compensation fund committee chairman

Unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday abducted the Chairman, Odi Compensation Funds Disbursement Committee in Bayelsa, Professor Zibokere…

Eid-el-Fitri: Amosun, Kashamu, Monarch sue for peace

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, Southwestern, Nigeria has described the activities of Boko Haram as a shame…

Nigerian bikers nationwide hold convention in Abeokuta

The Rock City Motor Cycle (RCMC) bikers club of Ogun state have preparations in top gear ahead of its first…

Gov Ayade slams UN, FG for ceding Bakassi

By Kanjal Godshield Cross River governor, Ben Ayade on Friday chided the United Nations and the Federal Government for ceding…

Before Buhari Goes To America By SKC Ogbonnia

By SKC Ogbonnia President Muhammadu Buhari will be the guest of President Barack Obama of the United States of America…

Why Nigerians Must Stand Up For Asiwaju Tinubu By Iyoha John Darlington

It has become absolutely necessary for me to write again and today speak in this tone in the course of…

UN reaffirms support for fight against terrorism

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Friday in New York, reaffirmed the organisation’s support for the Federal Government’s fight against…

US condemns Gombe attacks, reiterates support against Boko Haram

The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram attacks on Gombe and reiterated its continuous support for Nigeria’s efforts to…
36 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorist groups

Niger army kills 30 Boko Haram insurgents

NIAMEY, (Reuters) – Niger’s army killed at least 30 suspected Boko Haram fighters as it searched for militants in villages…

19 Boko Haram militants killed in Chad

N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – At least 19 Boko Haram fighters and two Chadian soldiers were killed in combat on Friday after…