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US condemns intensifying Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria

The United States condemned a spike in attacks in northeastern Nigeria by Boko Haram, urging all responsible for the “recurring…

In pictures: Obasanjo surfaces at Jonathan niece’s wedding

Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the wedding of a niece of President Goodluck Jonathan in…

Breaking: 20 killed by girl-suicide bomber in Maiduguri

A suicide bomb attack by a young girl thought to be as young as 10 in the northeast Nigerian city…

Dikko Inde, Customs boss loses father

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Dikko Inde, has lost his father, Alhaji Abdullahi Inde, 93. This…

Fulani herdsmen burn down Miza town

A town in Kogi state, in central Nigeria has been burnt down by a militia of the Fulani herdsmen. Reports…

I’ll use technology to fight corruption, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration will adopt improved technology to fight corruption in the country. Jonathan made the statement…

PDP, the only party with women’s interest, says Patience Jonathan

Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s president on Friday, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only party that…

Martins-Kuye, Sarafa Ishola, others set to join APC

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta There are clearer indications that the former Minister of State for Finance, Chief Jubril Martins-Kuye may soon join…

In Video: Jonathan’s democratic credentials by Fani Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, the spokesman of the Goodluck Jonathan campaign, has revealed what to expect from President Goodluck Jonathan in the…

Boko Haram clash with Nigerian troops in Damaturu

Boko Haram gunmen fought running battles with Nigerian troops on the streets of the northeastern city of Damaturu on Friday,…

Jonathan a clueless, bare-face liar, says MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to name the “persons” he…

I’ll support, produce many entrepreneurs, says Buhari

General Mohammadu Buhari, the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, on Friday promised to develop infrastructure and encourage entrepreneurship spirit…

Edo police command threatens to arrest, prosecute cult group leaders‎‎

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ ‎ ‎Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo, has threatened to henceforth arrest and prosecute leaders of the…

38 million Nigerians have received their PVC – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 38 million Nigerians have received their Permanent Voters Card. This…

Buhari’s Ill Health, A Ruse, Says Cross River APC Chairman

Bojor Reuben/Calabar The rumour that the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari slumped when he was delivering…
Ebenezer Alabi, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, dump party over alleged extortion

22 PDP Gov Aspirants Defect To APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, has suffered a major blow ahead of the general…

Ogun SDP Picks Senator Odunsi As Guber Candidate

Contrary to earlier reports that the Ogun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has picked former Speaker of…

Mercy Johnson: I’ve So Many People Watching My Back

Funsho Arogundade Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson, has said that one of the best feelings she has had is the feeling…

Nigerian troops trying to recapture Baga, others – FG

The Federal Government said on Thursday that troops were working hard to free Baga and other towns captured by the…

MEND endorsement of Buhari angers presidency

The Presidency has dismissed the alleged endorsement of General Muhammadu Buhari, the APC candidate in the Feb. 14 presidential election…

PDP campaigning with lies, divisive issues, says Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the Peoples Democratic Party has begun a campaign of lies to deceive the…

Kalabaris lash at Jonathan, Patience over Wike imposition, endorse Dakuku

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ahead of next month’s election, the Kalabari/Ijaw ethnic nationality in Rivers state have decided to endorse Dakuku…

My Generation Has Failed Nigerians, says Jonathan

Jamiu Yisa President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has said that his generation has failed Nigerians, adding that, it is the youths…

Jonathan will win in the South-West, says PDP governors

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday assured President Goodluck Jonathan of massive support in the South-West ahead of…

Don’t blame Jonathan for Nigeria’s problems – Oba Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Railwan Akiolu, on Thursday said that President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed for the…

In Pictures: Jonathan launches presidential campaign in style

Photos By Idowu Ogunleye/Lagos The Peoples Democratic Party presidential campaign kicked off in some style at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium…

Osoba Asks Bankole To Pick Ogun SDP Guber Ticket

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Ogun State chapter, is persuading Rt.Hon. Dimeji Bankole to accept the governorship ticket…

Fashola Begs Judicial Workers To Call Off Strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola has begged the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to call off its nationwide…

PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-Off: Jonathan Locks Down Lagos

Jamiu Yisa Lagos, southwest Nigeria was this morning locked down as President Goodluck Jonathan began his 2015 re-election campaign on…

President Jonathan kicks-off re-election bid with mega rally

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday formally began his campaign for re-election, taking the fight to a key opposition stronghold…