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Reuters: How the ‘Godfather’ of Lagos could shape Nigeria’s govt

* Ex-Lagos governor now one of the most powerful godfathers * Seen as favouring technocrats who can solve problems “I…

Chibok Girls: Will They Ever Be Found?

Nigerians bare their minds on the fate of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by the Boko Haram insurgents over a year…

S.Africa Govt responsible for xenophobic attack – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja said the South African Government should be held responsible for the…

Police recover 6 cars, arrest 11 in Abuja

The FCT Police Command has recovered six stolen cars and arrested 11 suspects in connection with various crimes in the…

Kwankwaso inauguarates school for children orphaned by Boko Haram

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State on Tuesday inaugurated Kano- Borno Boarding Primary School for children orphanded by Boko Haram…

2,000 pupils study in 2 classrooms in Bauchi

The Head of Guru Village, Alhaji Mohammad Baba, said over 2,000 primary school pupils study in two classrooms in the…

Gov. Yuguda begs for forgiveness, seeks support for opposition

Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State on Tuesday begged civil servants in the state to forgive him and also appealed…

Rivers PDP reject plans to conduct LG polls

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State chapter has rejected plans conduct of the Local Government Council…

The Power of Social Media in the Nigerian Election

By Jerelyn Eddings The recent election of Muhammadu Buhari as president of Nigeria has been hailed internationally as a historic…

Imo Re-run: APC set to boycott governorship polls

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has threatened to boycott Saturday’s rescheduled election in the eastern state of Imo over the…

Buhari lobbies for Adesina as AfDB President

Ayorinde Oluokun General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect of Nigeria, has requested the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to…

Africa market of future for illegal drugs – UN official

Africa is the market of the future for illegal drugs, a top UN narcotics official said Tuesday, predicting the continent…

Asia, Africa to mark summit that forged post-colonial unity

The leaders of China and Japan arrived in Indonesia ahead of a summit beginning Wednesday to mark a crucial gathering…

Buhari to Politicians: Make sacrifices for the people

The President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the time had come to make more sacrifices and deliver…

Ondo deputy governor to be impeached for APC switch

Ondo lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, Ali Olanusi, a move widely believed to be politically motivated.…

Okupe’s unending insult against Muhammadu Buhari

Dr. Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant, to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs easily picked the gold medal for…

Tinubu to Kashamu: I do not need your ‘Fake Praise Singing’

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has told Ogun central senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu that he does…

I’m A Strong Contender For Lagos Speaker –Obasa

The Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Budget and Economic Planning, Mudashir Obasa has been elected for the fourth time…

Lagos Speakership Position Throws Up More Intrigues

Yisa Jamiu It is no news that Rt. Hon. Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the current Speaker of the Lagos State House…

Lagos Steps Up Campaign Against Unwholesome Meat Supply

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has stepped up campaign to curb unwholesome meat supply in the state through repositioning…

How Court Registrar Aided Ajudua To Defraud General Bamaiyi

Henry Ojelu Former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi, today told an Ikeja High Court how a court registrar,…

Read Suleiman Abba’s maiden speech…did he deliver on his promises?

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba with immediate effect but reasons for relieving him of…

Meet the new IG of Police, Solomon Arase

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate…

My Battle With Pirates —Kunle Afolayan

On Monday, 13 April, multiple award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan received a text message informing him that his $2million runaway successful…

Jonathan Sacks IG Of Police, Appoints Arase

Seun Bisuga President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, and has immediately appointed Deputy Inspector General…

Plot To Unseat Lagos APC Chairman Thickens

Jamiu Yisa There is a grand plot to remove the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives…

Lagos Judiciary Official Jailed For Fraud

Henry Ojelu Justice Latifa Okunnu of an Ikeja High Court on Monday sentenced a staff of the probate division of…

President Zuma Moves To End Killings In S/Africa

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has called together all stakeholders and leaders in government, to get together on Wednesday…

3,000 Chickens Killed As Bird Flu Ends In Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga At least 3,000 chickens have been killed in Lagos in order to check the spread of the deadly…

Mediterranean Sea: Over 5,000 migrants drown since 2014

Over 1,750 migrants have perished in the Mediterranean since the start of the year — more than 30 times higher…