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ABU sacks registrar

Authorities of Nigeria’s Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have relieved the registrar of the institution, Dr Isah Mohammed-Abbas, of his…

Obama stakes second term on progressive goals

WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday staked his second term on an ambitious bid to mend America, pledging…

Jonathan gives cash, honors to Keshi, Eagles

Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan capped off the colourful reception for Super Eagles which arrived Nigeria here on Tuesday, after…

When Nigeria’s Eagles Landed in Abuja: In Pictures

A cross section of Nigerian soccer fans on Tuesday thronged Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to welcome the Super Eagles,…

Senator Mark: Why Keshi wanted to quit

The Senate on Tuesday in Abuja passed a vote of confidence on Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, the team’s…

Nigeria’s APC governors meet again

As a follow up to their first meeting in Lagos, two weeks ago, Nigerian governors building a united platform with…

No bail yet for detained radio journalists

MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano A Nigerian Magistrate Court in the northern city of Kano on Tuesday refused bail for two of the…

CBN bankrolls multi-billion Naira project in UNILAG

In furtherance of its social intervention policy, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has moved a notch in executing its…

Oyo state begs EFCC for seized money from ex-governor

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Government of the Nigerian western state of Oyo has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to…

Nigerian Police bust fake naval recruitment gang

Nigerian police have arrested three members of a criminal gang accused of fleecing unsuspecting job seekers with a promise to…

Convicted pension thief to remain in prison

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja The scheduled hearing of a bail application filed by convicted former deputy director at Nigeria’s Police…

PDP opposes Oyinlola’s move to regain post

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A legal maxim which states the those who come to equity must come with clean hands,…

Arrest Illegal Passengers On Trains, Lagos Assembly Tasks Police

The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed the men of the Nigerian police as well as other uniformed men…

Ex-Kogi Senatorial Candidate To Be Arraigned For Impersonation

A former Kogi Central Senatorial candidate, Alhaji Abdulazeez Bello will soon be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

Abuja Residents Condemn Rise In Indecent Dressing

Some residents of Abuja on Monday decried the increasing incidence of indecent dressing among females in the city. Some of…

Nigerian Lawmakers Summon Commissioner On Doctors’ Salary

Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), on Monday summoned the State Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, Mrs Florence Oguntuase,…

IG Abubakar, Fashola Congratulate Eagles

The Inspector-General of Police,  MD Abubakar and Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Fashola, have congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their…

Man Steals N200k Tithe In Church

A 32-year old man has been arrested and charged to court for stealing tithe in a church in Lagos State,…

Women Take Over Lagos Judiciary

The old saying that what a man can do, a woman can do better is presently playing out in the…

Opposition wants Zambia suspended by Commonwealth

Zambian opposition leaders called on Tuesday for a suspension of their country from the Commonwealth, accusing President Michael Sata of…

All Progressives Congress: Where Are The Igbo?

By Joe Igbokwe A historic event took place at Lagos House Marina on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 where committed men…

We Should Learn From Ghana Experience

Ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro, immediate past Nigeria High Commissioner to Ghana, who was recently nominated by the Economic Community of West…

2015: Battle For Lagos Gov Ticket Begins

Indications have emerged that politicians and technocrats serving in different capacities at the federal and state levels, have started scheming…

PDP Vows To Capture Lagos

The chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Captain Tunji Shelle, says the ruling Action…

North Korea’s nuclear test rattles Obama

North Korea’s nuclear blast thrust President Barack Obama into an alarming new overseas crisis Tuesday, at the moment he hoped…

Uganda deports British gay theatre producer

Uganda has deported a British theatre producer who last year staged a play about homosexuality, which is illegal in Uganda,…

Keshi remains Coach of Nigeria’s Eagles

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has withdrawn his resignation after he guided the country’s team to a third Africa Cup of…

3 journalists arrested over killing of polio vaccinators

MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano Three staff of the Kano station of Wazobia FM have been arrested by the Nigerian police over what…

Tinubu: APC Will Succeed

Nigeria’s major opposition party revved up efforts to ensure a seamless merger of their various structures on Monday as former…

Shooting at US courthouse leaves three dead: police – Lead

A shooting erupted at a courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware Monday, leaving three people dead, including a gunman, police said. “I…