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Obasanjo tears PDP membership card, dumps party

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that, he is no…

Death toll rises to 13 in Damaturu bombing – Police

Thirteen people have now died as a result of a female suicide bomb attack at a bus station in the…

Its unjust to compare Jonathan to Laurent Gbagbo – Bode George tells OBJ

Chief Olabode George, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain on Sunday in Lagos described Saturday’s statement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s…

Arrest, investigate Obasanjo now, says Buruji Kashamu

Prince Buruji Kashamu, Chairman, Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the PDP South West has called for the arrest and investigation…

Obasanjo a cancer that may never be cured, says Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as “a cancer that may never get cured in…

Jonathan, PDP likely behind Gombe attacks, says APC

*Suspects Jonathan government in distribution of anti-poll leaflet in Gombe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic…

Nigerian Air Force incorporate new systems to fight insurgency

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday in Lagos said it had incorporated some new systems and ammunition aimed at the…
Rivers court remands four suspects for breaking into the house of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and stealing valuables worth N100m.

Wife of Bayelsa SSG, 11 others die in multiple crash

*Accident victims returning to Yenagoa after visiting Mrs Patience Jonathan *Governor Dickson suspends state functions for 3 days Okafor Ofiebor/Port…

Female suicide bomber kills 7 in Damaturu

A female suicide bomber killed seven people on Sunday at a bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu,…

Dozens of Boko Haram members arrested in Niger

Several dozen people suspected of having links to Nigeria’s Boko Haram have been arrested in southern Niger since the start…

Jonathan slams audio on Ekiti poll rigging fabrication, says no probe

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has ruled out investigating the scandalous audio tape of the collusion between military officers and top…

INEC will conduct elections as rescheduled, says IBB

Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida says he is optimistic that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct…

Boko Haram militants warn Gombe residents against voting

Boko Haram invaded the restive northeastern Nigerian city of Gombe on Saturday and warned residents against voting in next month’s…

Odimegwu dumps Jonathan, backs Buhari

A former Managing Director of Nigeria Breweries Plc and immediate past Chairman of the National Population Commission, Festus Odimegwu, has…

Presidency blasts Obasanjo over comments on Jonathan

Nigeria’s presidency has replied former leader, Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments on President Goodluck Jonathan today. Obasanjo, who openly endorsed…

Buhari has the leadership qualities to fight corruption – Obasanjo

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he believes in the leadership qualities of General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress…

Jonathan seeks more US support in fight against Boko Haram

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is appealing to the United States for greater military assistance in the fight against Boko Haram…

Jonathan has no plans to leave Presidency, says Obasanjo

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has likened President Goodluck Jonathan to the former president of Cote…

Police will protect all Nigerians during election, says Abba

*IGP assures on rule of law The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, has restated his avowed commitment to observance…

Nigeria faces critical six weeks to election day

Nigerians had been due to elect a new president on Saturday until the electoral commission delayed the vote by six…

Over 100 Boko Haram fighters invade Gombe

Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists on Saturday invaded the restive northeast Nigerian city of Gombe, firing heavy guns and throwing…

Soyinka tells Jonathan to lift military siege on opposition

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to lift the military siege on Nigeria’s opposition party leaders…

Nigeria hires mercenaries, East Europeans to fight Boko Haram

About 100 South African retired military men are ‘actively’ involved in the Nigerian offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the…

In Picture: Tinubu mocks soldiers sent to intimidate him

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress surely has a sense of humour. After withstanding…

Ebonyi House of Assembly does not exist, says Attorney-General

Dr Ben Igwenyi, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ebonyi, has declared the Ebonyi State House of Assembly constitutionally non-existent…

UN aid workers to assist victims of Boko Haram

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were…

Stella Oduah promises Onitsha traders bus if elected

Traders in various markets in Onitsha, Anambra on Friday voiced their support for the senatorial bid of Princess Stella Oduah,…

NEMA introduces air ambulance for emergency health cases

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday introduced the first Air Ambulance at the National Hospital, Abuja, for emergency…

Arewa Consultative Forum advises INEC not be distracted by politicians

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain focus to conduct free,…

We’ll hold elections as rescheduled, Jonathan tells foreign envoy

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday promised there would be no further vote delays, after the electoral agency pushed back the…