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Impeachment: Nasarawa Lawmakers Reject 7-Man Probe Panel

Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly have rejected the seven-member panel constituted by the state’s Chief Judge, Suleiman…

10 year old girls strapped with explosives arrested in Katsina

Nigeria security operatives have arrested a 10-year old girl strapped with explosives as well as two members of Boko Haram,…

Impeachment: Nasarawa Lawmakers Relocate From State Capital

Following fears that they might be attacked by supporters of Governor Umaru Al-Makura who have been protesting moves by the…

Robbers Strike After Writing Community

Yusuf Mohammed A 12-man robbery gang attacked five communities in Ijoko Otta Ifo, local Government area, Ogun state, southwest Nigeria,…

Ebola Virus: Churches, Healers Warned

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Federal and Lagos State Governments have warned churches and healing homes that specialise in miracles to beware…

Fafunmi: Nigerian Police Needs Overhauling

To make the Nigeria Police more effective and goal-oriented, the force needs to be reconditioned and given a facelift, Dayo…

Why Nigerian Women Shy Away From Politics  —Lawmaker

Eromosele Ebomele Sexual harassments and intimidation are two major reasons why women shy away from politics, representative of Ikorodu Constituency…

Apapa Gridlock: FG calls for trucks’ holding bay

The Federal Government on Tuesday, urged Lagos State to build permanent holding bay for trucks and tankers to park, to…

Suicide bombers kill at least six in Yobe mosques

Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in northeast Nigeria’s Yobe state late Tuesday killing at least six people and injuring several…

Osun Election: Commissioner wants INEC count votes publicly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been urged to publicly count and immediately announce result of the Osun governorship…

News Analysis: Seven reasons why Governor Aregbesola will win Osun election

By Bayo Adeyinka Friday, May 24, 2013. 35 governors gathered to vote for the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum…

Adamawa acting governor to probe Nyako

The Acting Governor of Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, said Government has concluded plans to probe former governor, Murtala Nyako over…

I’m back to PDP for good – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode said on Tuesday in Osogbo that he has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Jonathan sympathizes with El-Rufai over son’s death

President Goodluck Jonathan has sympathized with former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on the death of…

Nasir El-Rufai Loses Son To Auto Crash

Jamiu Yisa Former Nigerian Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Nasir El-Rufai has lost his son to a…

We’ll tackle problems of common man – Ekiti deputy gov-elect

The Ekiti Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Olusola Eleka, said on Monday that the incoming administration in the state would tackle the…

Tinubu predicts ugly end for PDP

A former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress,  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has predicted an…

In Pictures: Boko Haram keeps Abuja residents indoors

Many residents of Abuja, the Nigerian capital stayed indoors Monday, avoiding usually boisterous, crowded places, such as the Eid praying…

Obama: World needs ‘prosperous and self-reliant Africa’

United States President Barack Obama kicked up a major outreach to Africa on Monday by urging youth leaders to build…

Adamawa traditional rulers declare support to acting Governor

Traditional rulers in Adamawa have declared their full support and commitment to working with the acting governor of the state,…

CAN condemns Zaria killings, condoles Islamic cleric, El-Zakzaky

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the clashes in Zaria, Kaduna State, which claimed some lives,…

Ebola Virus: NCAA suspends Asky operations to Nigeria

By Simon Ateba The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Monday said it has suspended all operations to Nigeria by…

MDCN warns FG against using drastic action to end Doctors’ strike

By Ayorinde Oluokun The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on Monday warned the federal government against taking…

National Conference to reconvene on 11 August

By Ayorinde Oluokun The management of Nigeria National Conference has announced that delegates will now reconvene on Monday 11 August…

Two female suicide bombers kill nine in Kano

MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano No fewer than nine people died on Tuesday in two explosions in Kano northwest Nigeria, while several others…

Nigeria Ambassador, 58 Others Had Contact With Ebola Victim

Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria Ambassador to Liberia, Chigozie Obi-Nnadozie and 58 others have contact with, Patrick Sawyer, the victim of Ebola…

Gov. Lamido assures non-indigenes of protection

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Monday assured non-indigenes living in the state that their rights as Nigerian citizens, would…

Another explosion rips through Kano

The Nigeria Police say a second explosion has rocked the ancient city of Kano. The police announced the fresh explosion…

4 dead, 7 injured in Kano suicide attack – Police

The Nigeria Police has confirmed four persons dead in the suicide attack at Nigerian National Petroleum commercial city of Kano…

Bauchi residents cry out over threat by horse-riders

Residents of Bauchi metropolis have expressed concern over the activities of some horse riders that is posing threat to lives…