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Hollande ready to hold new summit on Boko Haram

YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he is ready to organise a new summit of nations…

6 female suicide bombers kill dozens, death toll now 650

Scores of people have been killed in Zabarmari village, 10 kilometres from Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, north east Nigeria…

Lagos Speaker visits mother of six abandoned by hubby

Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother…

APC must lead by good example, says Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the ruling political party in the country, the All Progressives Congress must lead…

We’ll not tolerate injustice, political harassment of any Nigerian – Buhari warns

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings are…

US is Nigeria’s best friend, says Amb. Entwistle

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle said on Saturday that the people of Nigeria have no better friend…

NFF sacks Stephen Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the termination of the appointment of Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of…

FG will negotiate with Boko Haram from position of strength

Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has stated that the federal government will…

Gov. Obiano assures Anambra people on relocation of Boko Haram detainees

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has reassured that he is on top of the relocation of Boko Haram suspects to…

Emir Sanusi urges Muslims to be in tune with modernity

The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday urged Muslims in the North to adopt new approaches to…

JTF alerts public on new antics of kidnappers

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, on Friday alerted the public on the new…

SSANU condemns FG over plans to sack staff school teachers in varsities

Jethro Ibileke/Warri The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has condemned in strong terms, the plan by the federal…

Ambode to assist mother with 3 sets of twins

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has directed that Mrs Ruth Uche, the mother of three sets of twins, be…

New Rivers CP launches anti-kidnapping campaign, gets Wike’s support

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Chris Ezike, the new Commissioner of Police, for Rivers has launched an anti-kidnapping and armed robbery campaign…

NLC vows to resist 50% salary reduction by Aregbesola

Jacob Adekomi, Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in Osun, said it would resist any attempt by State Government led…

Boko Haram: “We are open to negotiations” – FG

BBC (Nigeria) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest wave of killings by Boko Haram in Borno State, describing…

Nigerian armed forces will be well equipped, Buhari promises

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will ensure that the Nigerian Armed Forces are well equipped to enable them…

Iceland parliament legalises blasphemy

The Parliament of Iceland legalized blasphemy in Stockholm on Friday. A member of the opposition Pirate Party described it as…

Police flee as robbers gun bread seller down

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A petty bread seller was on Thursday night shot dead in Benin, captial of Edo state, by gunmen…

Police say only 10 dead in Borno multiple blast

The Police in Borno on Friday confirmed the killing of at least 10 persons after Thursday’s multiple suicide attacks in…

Ambode warns Nigerians against cyber fraudsters

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday alerted the general public on the activities of some impostors impersonating him via…

Lai Mohammed to Nigerians: Support Buhari to solve problems

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, has called for collective efforts of all stakeholders to…

Agege monarch tasks Ambode on road rehabilitation

Sunday Akintoye Olu of Agege, Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, has appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Akiwunmi Ambode, to rehabilitate…

1986 Miss Nigeria, Rita Anuku, dies at 47

The death of Ms Rita Anuku, former Miss Nigeria 1986, aged 47, has been reported. A statement released by the…

Buhari To APC Leaders: Let’s Put Our House In Order

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work hard to quickly resolve…

Ambode Approves Welfare Fupport For Abandoned Mother, Twins

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has approved the immediate rehabilitation and provision of welfare assistance to Mrs Ruth Uche,…

Ambode Warns Nigerians Against Cyber Fraudsters

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday alerted the general public on the activities of some impostors impersonating him…

Why I’m Convening Traffic Summit –-Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday hosted the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. Boboye…

APC is superior to personal ambition, Buhari tells lawmakers

President Muhammadu Buhari‎ has told members of the All Progressives Congress, especially the lawmakers elected on the platform of the…

Buhari condemns latest Boko Haram killings in Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja condemned the latest wave of killings by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno, describing…