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EFCC broke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday in Abuja said it urgently needs capital injection for its continued…

15,316 Nigerians in prisons abroad

At least 15,316 Nigerians are in various prisons abroad, with the largest number of 752 in the United Kingdom, Abdulazeez…

PDP cautions officials over press comments

There is no problem between the chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and state governors, Olisa Metuh, the party’s…

Minority lawmakers plan to impeach Amaechi, alleges APC

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged a plot by six rebel lawmakers in the…

Jonathan: Little progress in Niger Delta after billions spent

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Jonathan lamented on Monday that development in Niger Delta has not justified the quantum of funds allocated…

Gov. Shema calls for community policing

MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina state, northwest Nigeria has advocated for the recognition of provisions of Local Government…

United Nations: Over 1,200 killed by Boko Haram since May

In an independent tally of fatality figures as a result of Boko Haram attacks, the United Nations said today that…

Harvard cancels exams after bomb scare

A bomb scare on Monday forced Harvard University to evacuate four buildings, call in police and cancel final exams underway…

Mandela’s Statue Unveiled

A nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday, a holiday dedicated to reconciliation, 24 hours after the solemn burial…

Ajudua faces fresh charge for defrauding Gen. Bamaiyi

Henry Ojelu & Oluchi Chiowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has filed a fresh criminal charge against notorious…

ASUU ends strike

The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its five-month old strike. The…

ASUU Meets To Call Off Strike

A National Executive Council, NEC meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is ongoing at the Federal University…

Don’t Impeach Jonathan Yet, Say Nigerians

Following the call by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan, some Nigerians are of…

Police Demolish 500 Houses In Lagos

More than 500 buildings were destroyed this morning at Polome Village/Community, Mowo Phase II Badagry, Lagos State, western Nigeria, on…
Pat Utomi

Utomi urges Nigerian politicians to think of the people

Prof. Pat Utomi, a former Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Mega Party (SDMP), has urged Nigerian politicians to imbibe…

EFCC to appeal court verdict on Mallam el-Rufai

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Sunday decried two recent court decisions in which Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, the former…

In Pictures: Last rites for Mandela in Qunu

South Africa on Sunday buried Nelson Mandela, closing one chapter in its tortuous history and opening another in which the…

Ex- army major, wife released by kidnappers after ransom paid

JETHRO IBILEKE/Asaba A retired army Major, Azum Asoya and his 55-year-old wife, Elizabeth, whose fingers were sent in a parcel…
JUST IN: Jonathan confirmed safe, out of Guinea-Bissau

Impeachment: APC, Jonathan in fire-for-fire

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the National Assembly to rise beyond partisanship and save Nigeria from imminent collapse…

Jonathan kicks off the Future Awards

The Future Awards Africa 2013 will be formally opened by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan at a special event celebrating the…

China underscores superpower status by rover’s landing on moon

BEIJING (AFP) – China’s Jade Rabbit rover vehicle drove onto the moon’s surface on Sunday after the first lunar soft…

Concern over trickle down effect of Nigeria’s growth

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria could soon become Africa biggest economy but there is growing recognition that the landmark will be…

Tutu goes to Qunu for Mandela

Desmond Tutu, Archbishop emeritus, is attending the last funeral rites for Nelson Mandela, after all. The funeral plans were briefly…

OBJ’s letter to GEJ—some observations

By Chinweizu Former President Obasanjo, OBJ, is a general. Like a good general he is trying to defend a city…

Nigerian cadet shines in Sandhurst

A Nigerian Officer Cadet, Noel Shekoduza Moses, has been awarded the Queen’s medal for best results in Military, Academic and…

2015: NCP, Labour Party, ACD forge alliance

Dr Yunusa Tanko, National Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP), says the party has formed an alliance with three…

In Picture: Governor Orji honoured at home

Governor Chief Theodore Orji (2nd right) of the eastern Nigerian state of Abia, his wife, Mercy (1st right), Lady Victoria…

In Pictures: Wedding of Anne David Mark and Emma Egwa

President Goodluck Jonathan led the shakers and movers of Nigeria today to the wedding of another daughter of Senate President,…

Soyinka leads tributes for Mandela

FOLARIN ADEMOSU South Africa’s legend, Nelson Mandela, will be interred Sunday at a private ceremony in Qunu, his village where…

Arik Air unveils new generation Bombardier jet

Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent Nigeria’s largest airline, Arik Air, on Saturday, celebrated its seventh anniversary with a brand…