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Terrorism: Jonathan solicits global support for rehabilitation of affected states

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday solicited international support for his plans for the socio-economic rehabilitation of the north-eastern states after…

Maiduguri is not boiling – Defence HQ

The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said that the rumour making the rounds that Maiduguri was boiling as a result of…

Boko Haram: Experts doubt gains of state of emergency

by Ben Simon/AFP Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid to extend an ineffective year-long state of emergency in the northeast has…

US confirms drones deployed to Nigeria

The US military is flying surveillance drones as well as manned aircraft over Nigeria to help the search for more…

Nigerian troops angry after Boko Haram killed 4 in ambush

Nigerian Soldiers fired shots in the air at Maiduguri barracks on Wednesday because they were angry with their commanders about…

Jonathan withdraws assent from 2014 budget bill

Nigeria’s Government said on Wednesday that the 2014 appropriation bill passed by the National Assembly about two months ago has…

FRSC confirms 3 dead in Ogun auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said three persons died and three others sustained injury in an accident which occurred…

Jonathan rules out prisoner swap with Boko Haram

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday ruled out the release of Boko Haram fighters in exchange for the freedom of…

Ogwuche, fleeing Nyanya bomber arrested in Sudan

Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, one of the two suspects declared wanted on Monday by the State Security Service in connection with…

Woman dies praying for Chibok girls

A woman, Hajiya Maimuna Danja, died on Wednesday on her way to Katsina to pray for the release of the…

Fayemi reiterates commitment to repositioning Ekiti

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has reiterated the commitment of his administration to repositioning the state. Fayemi stated this on…

FG seals NNPC depot, four filling stations in Ogun

The Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment on Wednesday sealed five filling stations in Ogun over alleged sharp practices. NAN…

Polytechnic workers suspend seven months strike

The Nasarawa State Polytechnic chapter of Non Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (NASUP), on Wednesday suspended its seven months-old-strike. Chairman…

Nigerians want Confab recommendations subjected to referendum – NOI Poll

An opinion poll conducted by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Polls popularly known as NOIPolls, has revealed that 79 per cent of respondents…

80 % of Uwais-led Panel’s recommendations implemented – Jega

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said that nearly 80 per cent of the recommendations…

Police adopt community-based policing

The Zone 10 Police Command Sokoto on Tuesday said it had adopted a community-based policing to ensure full participation of…

Lagos pays outstanding gratuities to local govt. pensioners

The Lagos State Government said it has completed payment of outstanding gratuities to local government pensioners and next of kin…

JAMB: 250 prisoners in Kaduna, Ikoyi Prisons sit for CBT examination

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday said that 250 prisoners in Kaduna and Ikoyi Prisons in Lagos…

Prophetess Sets Daughter Ablaze

Paul Iyoghojie A prophetess with a Celestial Church of Christ in Epe, Lagos State, western Nigeria, has been arrested by…

UK offers spy planes to help Nigeria schoolgirl search

Britain has offered Nigeria surveillance aircraft and a military team to help with the search for more than 200 missing…

Lagos Improves Performance In WASSCE

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it recorded 41.05 per cent success rate in the West African Senior School…

Lagos Set To Slash LASU Fees

Kazeem Ugbodaga  There are indications that the Lagos State government may slash the tuition fees of the state’s own university,…

State of Emergency: Senate summons service chiefs, NSA

The Senate will meet with Nigeria service chiefs, the National Security Adviser, (NSA), the Minister of Defence and Police Affairs…

Customs denies 35% duty on used vehicles

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday denied the allegation by licenced customs agents that it has begun the implementation…

UN expert asks Nigeria to talk with Boko Haram

The United Nations’ top expert on worldwide human trafficking called Tuesday for the negotiated release of Nigerian schoolgirls held by…

Kwara explains N23 billion bond

Stephen Oni,Ilorin The Kwara state government has shed more light on the N23 billion bond it plans to access from…

Accused Pensions director seeks EFCC dissolution

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Embattled former director of Pensions at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation,…

Jonathan, N’guesso urge African leaders to eradicate terrorism

President Goodluck Jonathan and President Denis Sassou N’guesso of the Republic of Congo Tuesday called on African leaders, the African…

Chibok girls: Tinubu, Nelson lead APC Women Protest in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga Hundreds of women stormed the Lagos State Governor’s Office on Tuesday protesting the abduction of 234 school girls…

Interview: Okonjo Iweala speaks on Chibok girls, WEFA

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is Nigeria’s Finance Minister named recently as one of Time’s most influential people. I know that…