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Saraki to declare presidential ambition next week

Former Kwara state governor and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, said in Ilorin…

Army detains General for fleeing from Boko Haram

Nigeria’s military authorities have detained an army general who allegedly fled into the bush with his troops to avoid confrontation…

Army extends travel ban on Borno State

Nigeria’s army on Sunday extended by 24 hours a travel ban imposed on Borno, the restive northeastern state worst hit…

Vote out Jonathan, PDP, says Amaechi to Nigerians

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged Rivers…

Lagos governorship aspirant promises good time for teachers

Eromosele Ebhomele A Lagos governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Leke Pitan, has given…

APC never wanted Ebola infection to end, says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday claimed that the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria’s main opposition never wanted the spread of…

How we contained Ebola in record time – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Sunday that the Ebola Virus disease was brought under control in the country…

Health Workers Give FG Ultimatum, Threaten Indefinite Strike

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, an umbrella body covering all professionals in the health sector in the country,…

LP moves against Mimiko’s attempt to collapse party into PDP

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Crisis rocking the Labour Party has took another dimension as the national leadership of the party has threatened…

Sultan, Wamakko call for State Police

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III and Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto have advocated the creation of State…

Bureau directs Fayemi, others to declare assets

Akinfolarin Feyisola, Director, Code of Conduct Bureau, Ekiti State, has directed Governor Kayode Fayemi to declare his “end of tenure…

Stop preaching prosperity, cleric urges Christians

An Anglican Church cleric, Rev. Prince Igwe, on Sunday called on Christians to focus more on preaching the entire Gospel…

Boko Haram fears reason for low key Eid celebration

Muslims in Nigeria’s northeast marked a fearful, low key Eid-El-Kabir festival Saturday, as the military detained alleged Boko Haram Islamist…

Consensus candidacy is democratic – Gov. Chime

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state said on Sunday in Enugu that consensus candidacy was democratic in politics if the…

2015: APC will stop oil theft in Nigeria – Saraki

Senator Bukola Saraki has vowed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will put an end to oil theft in Nigeria…

Jonathan, PDP should stop claiming Ebola success story – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the PDP, to stop taking credit for…

57 Boko Haram members arrested

The Nigerian military in Yobe state arrested dozens of suspected Boko Haram militants who had allegedly sneaked into the state…

Emir Sanusi calls for prayers to sustain peace of Nigeria

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has called for constant prayers for the sustenance of peace and stability…

Driver Stabs LASTMA Official

The police at Ilasan Division, Lekki, Lagos, western Nigeria, have arrested a commuter bus driver, Habeeb Muniru, 33, for allegedly…

Sallah: Terrorists are not Muslims, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Abuja restated that the activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to…

Eid El-Kabir: Only Nigerians can rescue their nation – Fashola

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola said the future of Nigeria lies in the actions of the people. Fashola made…

Eid El-Kabir: Lagos residents to enjoy free ride

Residents of Lagos state commuting on Lagos government owned buses will enjoy a free ride today. Mr Dayo Mobereola, the…

Search for kidnapped Bayelsa monarch’ s brother intensifies

Unidentified gunmen who kidnapped 64-year-old Mozilla Agara, younger brother of King Mozi Agara, the Paramount Ruler of Kolokuma Kingdom in…

Eid El-Kabir: 600 rams, cows stolen in Zamfara

Armed bandits stormed Billashe village in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and carted away about 600 rams…

Eid El-Kabir: Passengers stranded as transportation prices soar

Cyriacus Izuekwe Commercial drivers have taken a cue from traders who has increased the cost of goods by increasing the…

Many trapped in Abuja building collapse

Many people are reported to be trapped in a club house which is undergoing make over from a bungalow to…

Eid El-Kabir: Borno, Yobe halt travel over holiday threats

Nigeria’s embattled northeast Yobe and Borno states on Friday imposed a travel ban through the Muslim holiday weekend to guard…

3 Boko Haram members convicted of terror in secret trial

The authorities in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, said they have tried and convicted in secret three suspects on terror charges,…
Nigeria must mobilize its resources and efforts to counter extremism and Imams and mosques must acknowledge their critical roles in this

Nigeria military rejects Boko Haram jet, execution claims

Nigeria’s military on Friday dismissed claims that a man beheaded by Boko Haram fighters in the group’s latest video was…

AIT correspondent floors the ‘Lion’ Joseph Mbu

A magistrate court siting in Abuja has discharged Mr. Amaechi Anakwue, a journalist with the African Independent Television, AIT. Amaechi…