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Borno begins evacuation of IDPs in Adamawa camps

Borno State Government on Thursday resumed the evacuation of it’s remaining indigenes staying in Fufore, Damare and Malkohi IDP camps…

Nigeria at 55: Dogara, others congratulate Nigerians

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country.…

528 Gombe pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia

The first batch of 528 pilgrims from Gombe State on Thursday returned from Saudi Arabia, through Max Airline. Confirming the…

Independence: Nigeria holds great promise, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In spite of the failures of the past and the challenges of the present, Nigeria still holds promise…

Okotie hails Nigeria at 55

The Chairman of the Fresh Democratic Party, FRESH, Rev Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerians to redouble their efforts to develop…

Amosun sends names of 16 commissioners, 20 aides to Ogun Assembly

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of ogun state, southwest Nigeria, has forwarded a list of 16 Commissioner nominees to the…

Lagos APC urges Nigerians to celebrate at 55

The Lagos State chapter of the a All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s…

Ajimobi to Nigerians: support anti-corruption war

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the anti-corruption war of President…

I only steal in the day time- suspect

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 27-year-old man caught while stealing inside a medical doctor’s house has confessed that he was not a…

Place special tax on luxury goods, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday in Abuja advised the Federal Government to levy special tax on imported luxury…

Nigeria honours honest pilgrim

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday rewarded a pilgrim from Nasarawa State, Suleman Bello, for returning money…

Why appointment of Ministers was delayed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his delay in the appointment of ministers was partly caused by the manner in…

Impatience is not a virtue, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged his countrymen to be patient after he submitted his ministerial nominees to the…

Ex-Eagles Keeper, Okpara, says Oliseh can build formidable team

Ex- Eagles Super Eaagles’ goalkeeper, Willy Okpara, said on Thursday that Eagles’ coach, Sunday Oliseh, has the potential to build…

Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…

Buhari picks Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi on #TheList

The suspense and drama that trailed the much-anticipated ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari seems to have come to a…

Pope met secretly with Kim Davis, US anti-gay marriage clerk

AFP – A United States county clerk who refused in the name of her faith to issue marriage licenses to…

Amnesty for Boko Haram, as Nigerian military sets up committee

The Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that in accordance with a presidential directive, it has inaugurated a national committee…

Boko Haram poisoning water sources in villages- Nigerian Army

Nigerian military said information reaching its Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole indicates that Boko Haram terrorists have now resorted to…

Lagos to measure budget performance by outcome

Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the approval of the reordering of the Lagos State Budget by the House of Assembly, the Permanent…

Independence: IGP places policemen on red alert

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, says the police have been placed on red alert as the nation…

Buhari sends ministerial list to Saraki

A tweet by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has confirmed that he has received the ministerial list from President Muhammadu Buhari.…

PDP lauds Gov. Ayade for prompt payment of salaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River, has commended Governor Ben Ayade for lifting the ban on employment and…

Audu, Faleke begin guber campaign in Kogi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its governorship campaign in Kogi with a call on the electorate to vote…

Lagos businessman faces criminal charge

AKIN KUPONIYI A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has adjourned till 8 October, 2015, the arraignment of…

Ministerial List: We are still waiting for Buhari, says Melaye

The Senate is yet to receive the list of ministers from the President even as Nigerians were expecting the list…
Olu Falae kicks against zoning of Nigeria's presidency

Falae’s kidnap: ARG blasts police, other security agencies

Eromosele Ebhomele The Afenifere Renewal Group on Wednesday expressed lack of confidence in the Nigerian Police Force for not being…

Tinubu, Adebule, others decry dearth of women in govt

Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr…

APC greets Nigerians as nation turns 55

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 55th independence anniversary, to…

Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…