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Buhari, Osinbajo declare assets

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets, as required by the Constitution of…

Boko Haram dares Buhari, bombs Maiduguri mosque

MAIDUGURI, (Reuters) A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in Nigeria’s Maiduguri city on Saturday afternoon killing…

Man arrested for siphoning diesel in Edo

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A middle-aged man is currently being detained by operatives of Edo State Police Command for allegedly siphoning diesel…

We’ve not banned anyone from travelling, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the…
Ex-PM David Cameron in shock return, appointed Foreign Secretary

G7 summit: Cameron urges Buhari to come with Nigeria’s “wish list”

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to come before the “G 7” industrialized nations with…

Buhari’s inaugural speech really moved me – Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose, of Ekiti state has stated that he was moved by the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari…

Jonathan attributes political success to Alamieyeseigha

Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday attributed his successful political career to the efforts of former governor of Bayelsa,…

Gov. Ganduje dissolves cabinet , sacks all political appointees

The newly sworn in governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday dissolved the state executive council. Ganduje who made the…

Appoint the right people, Catholic Priest tells Buhari

Monsignor Francis Ogunmodede, Episcopal Vicar/Dean, Lekki Region of the Catholic Arch. Diocese of Lagos has advised President Mohammadu Buhari to…

Prophet predicts Saraki, Gbajabiamila will emerge NASS leaders

A cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, has predicted that Senator Bukola Saraki and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila will emerge leaders of the…

Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria May 30 (Reuters) – Nigerian troops pushed back an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the outskirts of…

Labour to support Buhari to achieve stable power supply

The National Union of Textile, Garment & Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), says Labour is ready to partner with President…

Boko Haram violence cause Cameroon food stocks to dwindle

LONDON, May 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Food shortages threaten some 200,000 people in northern Cameroon after cross-border raids by…

Why I took 50% pay cut – El Rufai

Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor has explained why him and his deputy had to take 50 per cent pay cut.…

Suicide bomber kills self, 5 others at wedding in Borno

The Borno Police Command on Friday, confirmed the killing of six persons when a suicide bomber attacked the venue of…

Enugu governor warns citizens against tax evasion

The new governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has warned the citizens and corporate entities against tax evasion, saying the…

Buhari Now and Then: Nigeria’s stats that will blow you away

Lagos (AFP) – President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as Nigeria’s new president on Friday but he will find that…

Atiku lauds Jonathan for deepening democracy

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan for deepening the country’s democracy, noting that,…

Buhari is principled, determined to develop Nigeria – Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress chieftain and national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is optimistic that President Muhammadu Buhari can propel Nigeria…

Buhari seeks Europe, US support

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbours in tackling the…

Buhari thanks World leaders for support, goodwill to Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja hosted World leaders to a presidential luncheon where he thanked them for their…
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CAN wants Buhari to embrace justice, equity, fairness

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North East Zone has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be fair…

Ajimobi sworn-in for a record second term in Oyo

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State who broke tradition by winning a second term in the 11 April…

We are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko Haram – US

The United States is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammadu Buhari’s armed forces improve…

Govern with fear of God, PDP tells Ambode

The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday urged Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the new governor of…

I remain grateful to Bayelsa people, Nigerians – Jonathan

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he…

Lagos lawmakers, others commend Buhari for relocating military centre to Maiduguri

Two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for laying more emphasis…

Buhari to tackle corruption, reform judiciary

President Muhammadu Buhari said the judicial system in the county needed critical reform to deal with cases, especially corruption, militating…

We’ll deliver good leadership – APC

Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday assured Nigerians that APC administration would revamp the nation’s…

El-Rufai, Deputy take 50 per cent salary cut

Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Friday said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when…