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83m subscribers use internet on Nigeria’s telecom networks – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the number of internet users on the country’s telecom networks increased to 83,362,814 as…

2 persons trek to Kaduna in sympathy with Gov. Yero

As several people trekked long distances to felicitate with winners of the just concluded 2015 general elections, two people have…

Police arrest man for murder in Osogbo

The Police Command in Osun on Sunday said it had arrested one Olagbaju Tajudeen, 45, in connection with the murder…

Governors must be ready for political, economic fasting – Ganduje

Kano state governor-elect, Alhaji Umar Ganduje, has told incoming governors to be ready for both political and economic fasting after…
Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, Adamawa State Governor: communities in his state says Council Chairma,, Mr Joda Amisa is selling off their farmlands

Fintiri spends N22bn in 86 days as governor – APM

Adamawa Progressive Movement (APM) has called for the probe of N22 billion expenditure incurred by Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, 86 day-old…

Uduaghan advises Buhari on reconciliation, national development

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta has advised the incoming All Progressives Congress (APC) led by General Muhammadu Buhari to brace…

Internally displaced women deliver five babies in Sokoto

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that five babies were delivered at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at…

Saraki most qualified to be Senate President – Owolewa

The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Alhaji Luqman Owolewa, has joined other Nigerians to give support to…

Burundi forces begin clearing protester barricades

Bujumbura (Burundi) (AFP) – Burundi’s security forces began clearing barricades in the capital Bujumbura on Sunday after the government ordered…

2 Mississippi Officers Shot, Killed; Suspects Arrested

Police in Mississippi today arrested two brothers and a young woman in connection with the fatal shooting of two Hattiesburg…

9 US cops sacked in connection with death of Nigerian, Mathew Ajibade

ATLANTA (CNN) Nine Georgia deputies have been fired in connection with the death of a 21-year-old student in Savannah, Georgia,…

UNICEF, SEMA, to erect tent classes for IDPs children in Yobe

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in partnership with UNICEF will set up tent classes for children in Internally…

Ban wheat importation now, Association tells FG

The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) in Kano State has called on the incoming administration to ban the importation…

PICTURES: Eko Carnival moments that you missed

Photos By Emmanuel Osodi A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State…

Ortom lauds plans for dredging River Benue

The Benue governor-elect, Samuel Ortom, has commended a private dredging firm for installing a dredging machine at the bank of…

Practice what you preach, Adeboye tells clerics

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised ministers of God to practice the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Borno sets up camps for Nigerian returnees from Niger

The Borno Government said it had established a special camp to cater for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees…

Ten-year-old’s pregnancy sparks Paraguay abortion debate

Asuncion (AFP) – A 10-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather and is now five months pregnant has become…

After 252 years, English warship to be recovered off Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) (AFP) – A sunken English warship, perhaps holding a treasure chest of gold coins onboard, will…

Turkey ex-president Evren, 1980 coup leader, dies aged 97

Ankara (AFP) – Turkish former president Kenan Evren, convicted last year for his key role in the country’s bloody 1980…

Association awards N3.6m scholarship to 59 OAU students

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has awarded scholarship worth N3.6 million to 59 students of the university.…

Sanusi visits El-Rufai, says Kaduna citizens elected competence

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday advised Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor-elect, to provide responsive…
Ex-PM David Cameron in shock return, appointed Foreign Secretary

Buhari congratulates David Cameron on poll victory

Nigeria’s president-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to British Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulating him on…

Arase orders CPs to set up Judges Protection Units

The acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has directed Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately set up Judges…

Fulfill your promises, judiciary workers tell Al-Makura

The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Saturday urged Governor Tanko Al-Makura to fulfil…

IG of Police warns officers against corrupt practices

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned police officers against corrupt practices and has set up monitoring teams…

35 troupes perform at 2015 Eko Carnival

A total of 35 carnival groups on Saturday participated in the 2015 edition of Lagos State Carnival at Tafawa Balewa…

Poor turnout mars Lagos Carnival

Poor turnout of people at the 2015 Lagos Carnival marred the event staged on Saturday at the historical Tafawa Balewa…

Gov. Lamido names streets after ‘G7 Governors’

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state has named some streets after “G7 Governors” in Dutse on Saturday. The G7 governors…

Gov Aliyu joins Fayose, tells Mu’azu to resign

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger on Saturday urged leaders of PDP to emulate the British political leaders, who resigned after…