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Buhari’s victory has shamed doomsayers – Gowon

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, said the peaceful conduct of March 28 Presidential poll won by Maj.-Gen Muhammadu…

Turkey blocks Twitter, Facebook, YouTube

Turkey on Monday blocked access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube over the publication of images of a Turkish prosecutor killed…

Aisha Buhari promises women a better life

Nigeria’s incoming First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, said women would enjoy a better deal under the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,…

Boko Haram ‘open fire on dozens’ in Borno raid

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on villagers and torched a number of buildings in a new attack in northeast…

Head of Turkish grid operator resigns after massive power cut

The head of Turkey’s national grid operator has resigned after a crippling nationwide power cut, Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said…

Seven killed in Boko Haram attack in Chad

Seven civilians were killed in an attack in Chad blamed on Nigerian Boko Haram rebels, officials said Monday. The Islamist…

Saudi beheads citizens for drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia beheaded a citizen for drug trafficking on Monday raising to 57 the number of executions it has carried…

No Plan to Merge with Any Party – Ogun SDP

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ogun state today declared that it is set for the Saturday governorship…

Kwankwaso lauds Jonathan for accepting defeat

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano, has applauded President Goodluck Jonathan for his magnanimity by conceding defeat to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari…

Buhari lauds Emir of Borgu’s forgiving spirit

The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday commended the forgiving spirit of the Emir of Borgu in Borno, Dr Halliru…

My Commissioners have not defected, says Mimiko

Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ondo State Governor, has debunked speculations that some of the commissioners in his cabinet will soon…

Boko Haram: Chad, Niger hope for fresh start with Buhari

Surveying the charred ruins of the northern Nigerian town of Malam Fatori, which Chadian troops and his own soldiers from…

Buhari condoles with Kenya over killings at Garissa Varsity

Nigeria President elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has said the world must unite to confront those who take innocent…

I told Jonathan his regime had come to an end – TB Joshua

By Simon Ateba/Lagos Nigeria’s controversial preacher and healer, Prophet T.B. Joshua, said on Sunday that he told President Goodluck Jonathan…

I’m the luckiest Nigerian, says Jonathan

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan reflected on his political journey on Sunday and declared himself the luckiest Nigerian.…

Ignore PDP Lies – Ogun govt. tells residents

Residents of Ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria have been called upon to ignore the lies the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is…

Obasanjo to Nigerians: Repeat March 28 on April 11

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to repeat last Saturday’s feat at the…

In Easter message, Pope prays for Chibok Girls

Pope Francis appealed Sunday for an end to “absurd violence” in hotspots around the world and said the international community…

Airhiavbere, 3000 others dump PDP for APC in Edo

‎Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s gubernatorial candidate in 2012 governorship election in Edo state, Major-General Charles Airhiavbere, has…

African leaders to hold Boko Haram summit April 8

Leaders of central and west African states will hold a summit next week to try to draw up a joint…

Taunts that didn’t hit

He ranted. He puffed. He huffed. Against one man: General Muhammadu Buhari. In the end, Femi Aribisala, a syndicated columnist,…

PDP responsible for killing of Rivers monarch, 9 others – APC

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the killing, on Friday in the Obrikom…

Buhari to Nigerians: Vote APC at all levels

The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to come out en masse on…

Bombing on bridge in Egypt capital kills one

A bomb exploded near a police checkpoint on bridge in an affluent Cairo neighbourhood on Sunday, killing an officer, Egyptian…

What Should Buhari Tackle First? Poll

Across the globe, hundreds of people have been giving advice on what Nigeria’s president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari should do after…

Nigeria’s Malam Fatori: A liberated ghost town

The black letters crudely painted on a wall at the entrance to the devastated town of Malam Fatori, in northeast…

7 wedding guests killed, 18 injured in Bauchi auto crash

At least seven people were killed and 18 others seriously injured when a bus carrying wedding guests crashed into an…

Boko Haram kills four in village raid

At least four people were killed Saturday when suspected Boko Haram fighters raided a local market in a village near…

Remain loyal to PDP, Seriake Dickson tells Bayelsans

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Arising from a crucial meeting with key political stakeholders in the State in Yenagoa, today, Governor Henry…

Double My Second Term’s Votes For Ambode, Fashola Tells Lagosians

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday led the statewide campaign team of the All Progressives Congress to Agege Local…