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APC will get justice in Rivers – Amaechi

Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has urged members and supporters of the APC in the state not to be…

3 things Nigerians got wrong about Oshiomhole’s wife

By Seun Bisuga As soon as Governor Adams Oshiomhole stepped out with his wife, the social media was awash with…

AU urges dialogue, consensus in Burundi

The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed the imperative and urgency of dialogue and consensus in crisis-hit Burundi. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson…

Nigerian troops capture, destroy 10 Boko Haram camps

The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram members fell to the superior power of the…

Groom’s father kills bride, 5 others at wedding party

Six persons were killed on Sunday when the groom’s father at a wedding in the northern Serbian town of Kanjiza,…

Iara not a replacement for Clara – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has described his new wife, Iara, as a model in his heart, noting that,…

US ‘deeply concerned’ over Morsi death sentence

The US is “deeply concerned” about an Egyptian court decision to seek the death penalty for former President Mohamed Morsi,…

S.Africa arrests 1,600 illegal immigrants in crackdown

Pretoria (AFP) – More than 3,900 people — including 1,650 illegal immigrants — have been arrested in South Africa during…

Jonathan begs Nigerians for forgiveness

President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to his fellow Nigerian compatriots to forgive him for all his transgressions. He also pleaded…
Patience Jonathan

After Jonathan’s loss, my ailment disappeared – Patience

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan has revealed that an ailment she has been battling since 2012, which…

Egypt hangs six Islamist militants

Egypt on Sunday hanged six convicted Islamists militants, who were members of Sinai-based Ansar Beit al-Maqdis group, the state prison…
Patience Jonathan says she won't return to Presidential Villa again

Patience Jonathan urges women to be responsible always

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has challenged women to always be responsible and to use their positions to positively…

80% of Nigerians do not pay tax

Eighty per cent of taxable Nigerians do not have a taxpayer identification number and are therefore not paying taxes, the…

Address me as, Muhammadu Buhari, not General

With the acronym, GMB (General Muhammadu Buhari) he rode to victory at the last general election but he now wants…

Mechanics fear extinction in Yenagoa

Automobile mechanics in Bayelsa have expressed fears that their trade may go into extinction because of youths lack of interest…

NYSC has contributed to Nigeria’s unity – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said that the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has contributed immensely…

18 suspects in court over failed Burundi coup

Burundi took 18 people suspected of involvement in a failed coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza to the high court, relatives…

Prepare for jail, APC tells PDP chiefs, Rivers REC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Gesila Khan, has been told to…

APC condoles with family of late Senator Zanna

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with the family of Senator Ahmed Zanna from Borno State, who died on…

Kenyans dominate Okpekpe Mountain Race

Athletes from Kenya again dominated the long distance race at the 3rd edition of the IAAF Bronze Medal-categorised annual 10-kilometre…

Female suicide bomber kills 7 in Damaturu

DAMATURU, (Reuters) – A young female suicide bomber blew herself up in Damaturu, the capital of northern Nigeria’s Yobe State,…

Pope Francis describes Mahmoud Abbas an angel of peace

Pope Francis on Saturday praised Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting at the Vatican that underscored the Holy See’s…

Stop politicking, serve the people, Tambuwal urges politicians

Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, the Speaker, House of Representatives, on Saturday in Yola advised winners in the last general elections to…

Egyptian court seeks death penalty for ex-president Morsi

CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian court on Saturday sought the death penalty for former president Mohamed Morsi and 106 other…

Nasarawa shuts 126 illegal health facilities

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health Inspectorate Unit, has shut 126 illegal health facilities in Karu Local Government Area of…

No cause for alarm over Boko Harams’ presence in Marte – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters said that there was no cause for alarm over the reported retaken of Marte town in Borno…

David Mark laments demise of Sen. Zanna

Senate President David Mark, on Saturday in Abuja, expressed shock over the death of Senator Ahmed Zanna (APC-Borno Central). Mark…

Police arrest Kogi PDP lawmaker

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Kogi have arrested a member of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Mr Friday…

Adamawa lawmaker kidnapped by gunmen

A group of unknown gunmen has kidnapped the member representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Adamu…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Curfew in Maiduguri now from 5pm to 8am

The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army on Saturday said it had relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri from…