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Police trains DSS, NSCDC others on election duties

The FCT Police Command has embarked on specialised training for its officers and men of other security agencies to ensure…
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 killed, 5 injured in Rivers bullion van attack

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt There was pandemonium in Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) on Friday as daring armed…
Rivers court remands four suspects for breaking into the house of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and stealing valuables worth N100m.

Tame your wife, Buharists tell Jonathan

The supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately…
Chibok girls

Work begins to rebuild Chibok girls’ school – FG

Nigeria’s government on Friday said that work had begun to rebuild a school in the northeastern town of Chibok from…

Jonathan leads physical fitness exercise in Abuja today

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, March 7, led government officials as well as sportsmen and women, on out-door physical exercise…

US missionary kidnapped in Kogi freed

An American woman kidnapped by masked gunmen in central Nigeria last month was released on Friday and handed over to…