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Ogun lawmaker’s mother abducted

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Mrs Racheal Hazzan, 65, mother of the lawmaker representing Odogbolu State constituency in the Ogun state House of…

Ashafa dumps governorship ambition, to vie for Senate

Jamiu Yisa/Political Correspondent Senator Gbenga Ashafa appears to have heeded the lessons of an ancient proverb:a bird in hand, being…

I prophesied the Synagogue building collapse – TB Joshua

Embattled Nigeria clergyman and general overseer of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua has claimed that…

Remi Oyo passes on

Oluremi Oyo, veteran journalist, editor and two-time managing director of The News Agency of Nigeria has died. She was aged…

Army court martials 60 for refusing to fight Boko Haram

Nigeria’s army says it will on Thursday begin court martials of soldiers balking at taking part in a stepped-up campaign…

Bayelsa gets own security outfit to monitor pipeline vandalism

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A commercial security outfit, the Izon-Ibe Security Company Limited has been incorporated by the Bayelsa State Government.…

Jonathan hates Rivers people and we know it – Amaechi

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has explained that his frosty relationship with President Goodluck Jonathan is…

Italy probes $533mn bribe to Nigerian officials, politicians

On a day that Nigeria marked its 54th independence anniversary, Italian prosecutors were busy combing the books of state-backed firm…

Fashola sets the record straight on Ebola heroes

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola appeared miffed Wednesday over the claims by the Federal authorities of containing the spread…

CAN tasks leaders on good conduct

The Borno chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday advised political and religious leaders in the country…

PDP’s support for Jonathan not in doubt, says Shagari

Sokoto state deputy governor, Mukhtari Shagari, on Wednesday in Sokoto said that the loyalty of members of the Peoples Democratic…

Independence Anniversary: Borno govt pardons 22 prisoners

The Borno Government said on Wednesday that it had granted pardon to 22 prison inmates in Maiduguri as part of…

Three Borno pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Alhaji Adamu Timta, Secretary of the Borno Amirul Hajj committee on Wednesday’ confirmed the death of three pilgrims from Borno…

INEC gives details of 2015 general elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun on Wednesday said it had displayed notice of the 2015 general elections…

Nigeria @ 54: Vision 20:2020 still achievable, realistic – Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has stated that Nigeria can achieve the set Vision 20: 2020 despite the…

Jonathan’s broadcast a campaign speech

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday the army was turning the tide against Boko Haram Islamists and he trumpeted…

Independence: Jonathan urges terrorists to lay down arms

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday called on terrorists and insurgents waging war against the country to lay down their arms…

Mark blasted for denigrating Benin customs

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Senate President, Mr. David Mark, has been given a seven-day ultimatum to tender unreserved apology to Edo…

Nigerian troops get weapons to fight Boko Haram

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance on Tuesday day said the federal government has acquired new military equipments to confront insurgency…

Boko Haram members get 75 years jail term

The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday sentenced three Boko Haram members to 75 years jail term with hard labour.…

President Jonathan’s 2014 Independence Day Speech

Fellow Nigerians, today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation.  This is also the tenth…

Adamawa Election: INEC clears 7 candidates, 31 observers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it cleared seven political parties and their candidates for the Adawawa…

Fashola advocates peaceful co-existence as nation turns 54

As Nigeria celebrates her 54th Independence, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, has advocated peaceful co-existence, cleanliness and rule of law…

I’m contesting to take power from those abusing it – Buhari

Former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday announced his bid to run for president in next year’s…

I’ll improve the living standard of Nigerians – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja restated the commitment of his administration to doing what is right to improve…

Support who emerges APC president, Buhari advises supporters

Former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called on his supporters to stay focused, shun insult and be…

DSS to appeal judgement on El-Rufai

Nigeria secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) said on Tuesday that it would appeal the judgment of the…

Trial of alleged mutinous soldiers postponed

Nigeria’s military authorities have postponed till Thursday the General Court Martial of some 60 soldiers charged with alleged mutiny. The…

Children who lost parents to Ebola shunned by families – UNICEF

Thousands of children who have lost parents to the west African Ebola epidemic risk are being shunned by frightened and…