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I support LG autonomy, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun has declared his support for local government autonomy promised by President Muhammed Buhari in his…

Fayose’s Impeachment: Thugs Block Roads Leading To Ekiti

Reports reaching us have it that thugs in Ekiti State have begun blocking major roads leading into Ado-Ekiti, the state…

Oshiomhole inaugurates panel to probe suspended LG boss

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state Tuesday inaugurated an administrative panel of enquiry on the suspension of Etsako…

Nigerians react to suicide bomber who shouted ‘Sai Buhari’

On Tuesday, Aderemi Opadokun, the Commissioner of Police in Borno State, told newsmen in Maiduguri that a suicide bomber killed…

APC holds crucial meeting to resolve NASS leadership tussle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is making moves to resolve the rift caused by the tussle over leadership of the…
Nigeria must mobilize its resources and efforts to counter extremism and Imams and mosques must acknowledge their critical roles in this

Abubakar Shekau missing in new Boko Haram video

Abuja AFP – Abubakar Shekau, the elusive man who has been the face of Boko Haram monstrosity was conspicuously missing…

Oshiomhole appoints former CPS to Igbinedion, 11 Others as Perm Sec

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A former Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, Mr. Lucky Wasa and 11 other persons were…

APC welcomes Wike’s decision to stay out of Govt House, says Tribunal will make it permanent

•Condemns relocation of PDP headquarters to Port Harcourt Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has…

Fayose to inaugurate new Ekiti lawmakers Friday

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose will on Friday, 5 June, 2015 proclaim the Fifth Assembly of Ekiti state. A…

Buruji Kashamu served fresh notice of extradition to US

The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has served Prince Buruji Kashamu, the senator-elect from Ogun State a notice…

Boko Haram: Bomb concealed under butcher’s table kills 50

A bomb blast hit a busy meat market in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Tuesday, killing as many as…

Buhari to appoint self as Petroleum Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari is likely to keep the oil portfolio for himself in the new Nigerian cabinet, rather than trust…

Defence chiefs meet Buhari, set to relocate to Maiduguri

Defence chiefs briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the security situation in the country on Tuesday. The Chief of Naval Staff,…

Buhari will crush Boko Haram for daring him, says Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun, says the Boko Haram insurgents will be in…
Sepp Blatter says Iran should be barred from Qatar World Cup

BREAKING: Sepp Blatter to resign as FIFA President

Sepp Blatter says he will resign as president of football’s governing body Fifa amid a corruption scandal. In announcing his…

I inherited an empty treasury from Suswam, says Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has disclosed that he inherited an empty treasury from the administration of Gabriel Suswam. Ortom…

5 die in Maiduguri abattoir bomb attack – Police

The Police in Borno said five persons died when a suicide bomber attacked an abattoir in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Mr…

Edo 2016: Alamaseiyagha campaigns for PDP’s Uzamere

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the 2016 governorship election in Edo state, former governor of Bayelsa state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has charged…

Why we withdrew fraud charges against Sylva- EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said it withdrew the six-count fraud charges against former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre…

Ambode Congratulates Adesina, Shehu On Appointments

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday congratulated the President of the Guild of Editors, Mr Femi Adesina and…

Lagos Taxis To Have Air Conditioners

Eromosele Ebhomele Taxi operators in Lagos State, western Nigeria must now ensure cars used by them for the business have…

Northwest not backing Saraki for Senate President – Sen Aliero

Senator Adamu Aliero representing Kebbi central has rubbished claims that senators from Northwest Nigeria are backing Senator Bukola Saraki to…

Meet Nigeria’s sleeping governor, Nyesom Wike

The Peoples Democratic Party has repeatedly boasted that it would form a buoyant opposition but with one of its prominent…

Petrol Tanker Fire Burns 44 Shops, 21 Cars In Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga A petrol tanker fell off the bridge, exploded and burnt 21 cars, 6 tricycles, 44 shops, five houses…

BREAKING: Court fixes July 8 for Judgment on Synagogue building collapse

Henry Ojelu Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe today fixed July 8 for judgment on the inquest into the collapse of a building…

Buhari’s ministerial list will be released soon – Garba Shehu

Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the understanding of…

Onitsha Tragedy: Atiku expresses shock, sympathises with victims

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday in Abuja expressed “deep shock and sadness” at the petrol tanker tragedy at Upper…

Police foil two bank robberies in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had foiled attempted armed robbery on two banks in Ikorodu Local…

Buhari condoles with Anambra people, Joe Biden

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed his condolences to the governor and people of Anambra State over the petrol tanker…

APC planning to cause crisis in PDP-controlled states, says acting national chairman

The acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus, has stated that the ruling party, All…