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In Pictures: Policeman attempts to assassinate NSCDC Boss

A picture is worth a thousand words they say but this pictures speak even more. Barely 24 hours after the…

Osun Poll: Detainees Sue DSS, Army, Police; Demand N1.5bn

Jamiu Yisa Fifteen persons who were allegedly arrested, detained and harassed during the 9 August governorship election in Osun state,…

Amosun lauds doctors for calling off strike

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, southwest, Nigeria has commended the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over it’s decision to call…

Boko Haram: Army to launch offensive in North-East, says Minimah

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah has said the army will soon launch a massive military offensive to…

DHQ debunks formation of Caliphate by Boko Haram

The military has debunked the claim of the leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau that it had…

Boko Haram leader says Gwoza part of ‘Islamic caliphate’

Boko Haram’s leader said a northeast town seized by the insurgents earlier this month has been placed under an Islamic…

NBC celebrates 22 years, promises better service

Emeka Mba, Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has said that the commission would continue to deliver on its mandate to…

Pilgrimage: Nigeria, Israel assure of safety, security

The Federal Government and its Israeli counterpart on Sunday assured this year’s intending ‘Family Pilgrims’ to Israel of their safety…

Police foils robbery attack in Gwagwalada, Abuja

The Police said it foiled an armed robbery attack in Gwagwalada metropolis of the FCT on Saturday night. Mr Patrick…
Ebenezer Alabi, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, dump party over alleged extortion

PDP gets new officials in Kano Congress

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano state has elected Alhaji Rabi’u Dansharu as its new chairman. The state congress,…

Gwagwalada flood victims count losses, seek FG assistance

Victims of Friday’s heavy downpour which ravaged many parts of Gwagwalada Area Council in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on…

Yobe legislators right to dismiss impeachment rumours – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe on Sunday said that the dismissal of alleged impeachment plot against Governor Ibrahim…

Name NAFDAC HQ after Akunyili, Association tells FG

The Nigerian Association of Patent and Propriety Medicine Dealers Association (NAPPMED) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to immortalise Prof.…

Ebola: Nigerians commend FG for quick response

Nigerians have commended the Federal Government and Lagos State government for swift response to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. An…

Ebola: Nigerian doctors call off strike, resume Monday

Kayode Obembe, president Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the association has called off its three-month old (55 days) strike action.…

2015 Election: Kaduna PDP endorses Jonathan

Femi Adi/Kaduna Large crowd of delegates from the 23 local government areas of Kaduna state, northern Nigeria on Saturday 23…

IG deploys 8 DIGs, 28 AIGs

The acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, on Saturday deployed the eight newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police…

Insurgency: Adamawa, Borno elders meet, seek solution

A group of elders under the aegis, Northern Adamawa and Southern Borno Elders (NASBE), has urged the federal and the…

Commission concludes arrangement for 2014 Hajj

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday said that it had concluded arrangement for a hitch-free 2014 Hajj…

American doctor proffers technology cure for Ebola

American doctor, Dr. Bill Gray MD claims he has technological remedy to help people infected with Ebola Virus recover through…

Jigawa trains 238 monarchs on conflict resolution

The Jigawa Government on Saturday said it had trained 238 traditional rulers on alternative dispute resolution across the state. The…

Olusegun Mimiko dumps Labour Party for PDP

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state has defected from Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A source…

Pharmacist advises public on measures to contain Ebola spread

A pharmacist, Mr Gbenga Olubowale, on Saturday advised members of the public to observe the laid out safety measures to…

Nigeria will reorganise army to defeat terrorist – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah has stated that the Nigerian Army will soon be reorganised…

Adamawa Poll: Fintiri, Ribadu, Marwa to face PDP primaries

The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has said that all aspirants contesting the 11 October Adamawa governorship election will be subjected…

Police probe attempt to shoot NSCDC Commandant-General

The Police have begun investigation into the allegation that one policeman attempted to open fire on the Commandant-General of Nigeria…

Suicide Bombing: DSS says 13 Catholic Sisters’ regalia stolen

The Department of State of State Service (DSS) has warned that terrorists may be planning to attack in a different…

WAEC Failure: Fashola proffers review of curriculum, teaching methods

Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola on Friday said the adoption of more exciting teaching methods in schools would enhance performance…

Nigerians defy rains to honour late Dora Akunyili in Enugu

Nigerians from different walks of life on Friday defied the downpour in Enugu to attend the wake-keep of former Minister…

Adamawa probe panel summons ex-commissioners, LG chairmen

The Justice Bobbo Umar Panel in Adamawa has invited all former Commissioners for Local Government Affairs under former Governor Murtala…