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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…

Jonathan symbol of stability in Nigeria – Group

The South-South Solidarity Forum, a Socio-Cultural Group, has said that Dr Goodluck Jonathan, the PDP Presidential Candidate is a symbol…

God will defend Nigeria from bad leadership – Bishop Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo, the President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has urged Christians to earnestly pray for God’s choices to…

UPDATE: At least 47 dead, 50 wounded in Borno bombings

Three bombings in northeast Nigeria’s city of Maiduguri on Saturday killed at least 47 people, including children, and wounded 50,…

Troops recapture two strategic territories from Boko Haram

Nigerian troops have recaptured two territories held by Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast of Nigeria. In a statement issued…

Jonathan to create special sports intervention fund

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to set up a special sports intervention fund to cater for six critical areas to…

Russia arrests two over Nemtsov killing

Russia said Saturday it had arrested two men suspected of organising and carrying out the murder of opposition activist Boris…

Three bombings in Borno kill at least 33

Three bombings rocked separate targets in northeast Nigeria’s largest city of Maiduguri on Saturday, killing at least 33 people, witnesses…

Palestinian fisherman killed by Israeli fire

A Palestinian fisherman was shot dead by Israeli forces Saturday off the coast of the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for…

Card Reader: Large turnout at INEC’s pre-election trial

There was a high turnout of registered voters at the pre-election trial of the card reader machines by the Independent…

Bomb rips through Maiduguri market killing many

Three bombings rocked separate targets in northeast Nigeria’s largest city of Maiduguri on Saturday, killing at least 33 people, witnesses…

In Pictures: Jonathan leads athletes, politicians on fitness exercise

Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and even Blessing Okagbare would have a second thought if President Goodluck Jonathan challenge them to…

Patience Jonathan is Nigeria’s worst First Lady – Abike Dabiri

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs has also described the wife of the president, Patience Jonathan…

Two arrested in Mali nightclub shooting

Two suspects were arrested on Saturday after three Europeans and two locals were shot dead in a suspected terror attack…

Fear, violence, kidnapping: life for women under Boko Haram

By Coumba Sylla/AFP When Boko Haram attacks made life at home unbearable, Rebecca Samuel was confronted with a stark choice…

Jonathan mourns Bayo Kuku

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode, Oba Sikiru Adetona and the Ijebu…

Hollande, Belgium condemn ‘cowardly’ Mali attack

French President Francois Hollande Saturday denounced the “cowardly attack” in Mali, the Elysee palace said in a statement. It said…