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Shettima sad after Boko Haram attacks on Maiduguri, Monguno

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday expressed sadness over Sunday’s attempted attack on Maiduguri by suspected insurgents. Shettima said…

Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as army lifts curfew

A curfew imposed in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday,…

We are fighting corruption, says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday in Lagos that his administration remained very resolute in the fight against corruption in…

I want multinational task force to fight Boko Haram – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in Lagos said Nigeria was pleased with the international community’s agreement with it on the…

2015: Anyone who says Jonathan will not win is sick, says Anenih

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that anyone…

Jonathan using armed forces against the law – Amaechi

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has lashed at President Goodluck Jonathan for encouraging forceful entry into…

Principal of Buhari’s Secondary School, not dead – Police

The Katsina Police Command on Sunday dispelled rumour over the alleged murder of Malam Ballo Isyaku, Principal of Government College,…

APC threatens legal action against NCC over fund raising

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC)…

Election will hold in February, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan met with the United States Secretary of State, John F. Kerry, assuring him that the general…

Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle at Maiduguri Airport

A fresh gun battle erupted in Nigeria between militants and troops near the airport of the northeastern city of Maiduguri,…

2015 Election: International community watching Nigeria, says Kerry

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has stated that the international community is watching Nigeria, adding that, peaceful and…

Boko Haram captures Monguno, military base – Security Sources

Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday captured the northeastern town of Monguno, including a military base, after a fierce battle with…

Oyedepo asks God to open ‘hell gate’ for Jonathan’s opponents

President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerian worshippers at the Winners Chapel, also known as the Living Faith Church to pray…

2015: Jonathan visits Winners Chapel, seek prayers

Eromosele Ebhomele President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday visited and worshipped with members of the Living Faith Church, also known as…

Oshiomhole appoints 4 commissioners, drops 2

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has dropped two of his Commissioners. Those dropped are Orobosa Omo-Ojo, former Commissioner for…

Gbemisola Oke appointed deputy VC for UI

Professor Gbemisola Oke of the Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan…

Gov. Yuguda: PDP, not APC fans attacked Jonathan’s convoy in Bauchi

Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state has blamed supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party for the attack on President Goodluck…

Subdued Boko Haram fighters flee Maiduguri

Subdued Boko Haram fighters backed a retreat Sunday in Maiduguri as they faced a superior fire power from Nigerian troops…

Update: Curfew slammed on Maiduguri, says Defence headquarters

Nigerian troops appeared to have repelled Sunday morning assault on Maiduguri by Boko Haram fighters as the Defence Headquarters in…

Update: Maiduguri, Monguno under Boko Haram attacks

Nigerian troops are repelling Boko Haram fighters in fierce battles in two towns in Borno state, the capital city of…

Breaking: Boko Haram attacking Maiduguri

Less than 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan campaigned in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, the city is reportedly under…

US Secretary of state arrives Nigeria today

*To meet Jonathan in Lagos US Secretary of State John Kerry was due in Nigeria Sunday, just weeks away from…

Breaking: Boko Haram frees 192 women

Boko Haram has released nearly 200 hostages, most of them women, who were kidnapped from a village in the northeast…

PDP sponsored attacks on Jonathan, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pointedly accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring the attacks on President Goodluck…

Jonathan has proved his love for Borno – Minister

Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Saturday said that President Goodluck Jonathan has demonstrated true love…

Fire razes building in Ibadan army barracks

Properties worth millions of naira were lost in a fire incident at the Supply and Transport Corps Barracks of the…

It is illogical to link Jonathan with Boko Haram – Turaki

Minister for Special Duties, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, said on Saturday that it was illogical to link the activities of the…

Church leader endorses Agbaje for Lagos governorship

The Archbishop of the Resurrection Praise Ministry, Sampson Benjamin, on Saturday said that Jimi Agbaje had unique virtues that could…

Ekiti Rally: Time for common sense revolution is now, says APC

With three weeks until votes are cast in the presidential election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the presidency…

How PDP thugs caused mayhem in Alimosho – lawmaker, victims narrate

Eromosele Ebhomele Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Alimosho, Lagos, Nigeria as well as some residents of the…