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Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…

Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication

LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…

Boko Haram planning to bomb my residence – Osinbajo

Nigeria Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been visiting camps of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the North east as well…

NUC disowns Maryam Abacha American University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are…

Global oil tanker association orders Buhari, NNPC to lift ban on 113 oil tankers

LONDON, (Reuters) – A ban on 113 oil tankers by Nigerian state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) must…

US aiding Boko Haram, says Buhari

Washington (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned Washington on Wednesday that a US refusal to arm his troops because…

At least 29 dead in Gombe bomb blast

BAUCHI, (Reuters) – At least 29 people died and 60 were wounded in multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations…

I believe I will succeed, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that he believes he would succeed despite the daunting task ahead of him, noting…

Twin suicide attacks kill at least 13 in Cameroon

YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – Two suicide bomb attacks killed at least 13 people in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, the president’s office…

BRICS Inaugurates New Development Bank

The New Development Bank (NDB) has opened in Shanghai to finance infrastructure projects, mainly in BRICS countries. BRICS countries namely,…

I’ll recover stolen oil money and prosecute culprits, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in the United States vowed that his administration would trace the accounts of individuals who stashed…

Boko Haram attack family house of Buratai, new army chief, kills 2

MAIDUGURI, (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants burned down houses, including the family home of Nigeria’s new army chief, in…
Ibrahim Lamorde, former EFCC Chairman is dead

Corrupt persons behind “Rented Protest” – EFCC

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A rented crowd claiming to be representatives of civil society organizations under the aegis of Coalition of Civil…

Buhari lauds World Bank’s decision to use $2.1bn to rebuild Northeast

The World Bank has unfolded a package which would see it spending up to $2.1 billion in rebuilding the badly…

IGP promotes 3 officers killed in Damaturu checkpoint blast

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has approved post-humous promotion of the three officers that were killed when terrorists…

Buhari meets Kerry thanks US, technology over peaceful polls

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Washington met with the United States Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, where he…

I’m alive, hale and hearty, says Gordon Obua, Jonathan’s CSO

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua this afternoon told Nigerians and…

Obi takes over as acting DG of NIMASA

Barrister Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…

Buhari urges Africa to unite against Ebola, pledges US$1m

To underscore the importance of Africa ridding the Continent of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and in the spirit of…

Nigeria tracking $150 billion loot, says Buhari

Nigeria is trying to track $150 billion in funds stolen in the past 10 years, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed in…
David Mark urges citizens to elect credible leaders

Senate under my watch was on the side of the people and truth – David Mark

The immediate past Senate President, David Mark on Monday, has stated that the Senate under his watch was on the…

Election Tribunal: CJN denies meeting Wike twice

Justice Mahmud Mohammed, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) did not meet with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike during his…

Expect ministerial list in September, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in his Op-Ed for Washington Post hinted that Nigerians should not expect his ministerial list until August.…

British police force demands anyone that wants to join must learn Yoruba, Italian, Spanish, others

Scotland Yard has come under fire today after placing an advert demanding that anyone wanting to join as a police…

I’m impressed with Buhari’s work so far – Obama

President Barrack Obama on Monday stated that he was impressed with the work of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria since…

US pressure made Jonathan, Jega conduct free, fair election – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday that the continued pressure on the immediate past administration by the United States and some…

Abimbola Silva embraced a preventive approach to medicine – Oyinsan

Dr Abimbola Silva, renowned for being the first Nigerian woman to graduate in medicine with a Bachelor of Medicine and…

Buhari meets Obama, talk strategy on Boko Haram

United States President Barack Obama met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday at the White House and said the…

Two killed in suicide attack on Damaturu

BAUCHI, (Reuters) – At least two people were killed on Monday by a car suicide bomb at a checkpoint on…