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Chibok Community thanks Jonathan

The Chibok Community in Borno on Sunday lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for sending Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State…
The 2015 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has said the victory of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded presidential election represents a promising moment in Nigeria's history.

Corruption cause of Nigeria’s problems – Dakuku

The APC governorship candidate in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, on Sunday identified corruption as the cause of insecurity and other…

INEC extends PVC collection till 22 March

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has extended the distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), hitherto scheduled to end…
Rivers court remands four suspects for breaking into the house of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and stealing valuables worth N100m.

APC takes Patience Jonathan to ICC over hate speech

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has made a formal complaint against Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s…

Militants attack UN as Mali hunts jihadists nightclub killers

A peacekeeper and two children died Sunday as militants shelled a UN base in northern Mali, heightening security fears as…

Iranian woman, 20, marries 10 men under 2 years

A young Iranian woman accused of marrying — and divorcing — 10 men in less than two years under an…

Niger, Chad launch offensive against Boko Haram

The armies of Niger and Chad on Sunday launched a major ground and air offensive against Islamist extremist group Boko…

Suspect confesses involvement in Nemtsov murder

A Russian judge said Sunday one of the five suspects in the murder of opposition activist Boris Nemtsov had confessed…

APC committed to women’s rights, empowerment – Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has said that the party is committed to women’s rights…

18 arrested in India after mob lynches rape suspect

Police in India charged 18 people on Sunday after a frenzied mob stormed a prison and lynched a man accused…

I’ll rectify unequal appointment of Yorubas if reelected, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to rectify the unequal appointment of South-Westerners at the federal level if he is re-elected…

Give us Oduduwa State, Yoruba Oba urges Jonathan

Oba Ibiloye Adeseun of Oke-Iresi, where President Goodluck Jonathan observed his National Youth Service Corps, has called for the creation…

We’ll consolidate on our achievements- President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that his administration would consolidate on achievements recorded if re-elected for a second term…

Voters in Rivers express confidence in INEC’s card reader

Voters who participated in Saturday’s mock test of the card reader machines in Port Harcourt, Rivers had expressed delight that…
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Bill Clinton defends accepting foreign donations

US ex-president Bill Clinton sought to fend off criticism Saturday of his family foundation for taking money from foreign governments,…

Islamic State to release video accepting Boko Haram

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is expected to release a video accepting Boko Haram into its fold after…

Jonathan now shares Nigeria with Islamic State

The islamic State of Iraq and Syria has now expanded its empire to a part of Nigeria, with the pledge…

Troops recapture Buni Yadi from Boko Haram

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday captured Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area and Buni…

Female Islamic State recruiter arrested in Barcelona

A Moroccan woman was arrested at a Spanish airport Saturday on suspicion of recruiting European and North African women to…

Boko Haram pledge loyalty to ISIS

Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), according to an audio statement. The message, which…

Minister condemns Borno blast

Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Saturday condemned the Maiduguri multiple bomb blast which claimed 58…

In Picture: Ooni of Ife, South West Obas bless Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan is not new to kneeling for prayers but this time it is not the general overseer of…

Buhari will win in 26 states, says Faleke

James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives, and the Lagos State Coordinator, Buhari /Osinbajo Campaign Organisation, is optimistic…

APC will fast, pray henceforth till elections – Ambode

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Lagos State , Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday said the party would use…

Pictures: Buhari visits Shagari, congratulates him

When former president of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari celebrated his 90th birthday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu…

Police officer shoots, kills black teen in Wisconsin

A police officer shot and killed a 19-year-old black youth who allegedly assaulted him in Madison, Wisconsin, the city’s police…

UPDATE: Three Boko Haram bombings kill 58, injures 139 in Borno

Three bombings, including one by a female suicide attacker, killed at least 58 people and wounded 139 others in northeast…

Jonathan’s comments on Chibok girls callous, insensitive – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as callous, morbid and insensitive the comments made by President Goodluck Jonathan, that…

Don’t rush home, Borno govt tells displaced persons

The Borno Government on Saturday advised Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) whose communities had been reclaimed by the military to exercise…

Mixed reactions trail card readers’ field test in Lagos

Mixed reactions on Saturday trailed INEC’s field test for smart card readers in Lagos ahead of the March 28 and…