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Jonathan pays glowing tribute to Gowon at 80

President Goodluck Jonathan says the nation will remain grateful to former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon for “successfully managing…

I repositioned Ministry of Labour effectively – Wogu

The outgoing Labour Minister, Mr Emeka Wogu, says he has repositioned the ministry for effective service delivery in crisis resolution…

2015 elections: SDP to support Jonathan

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says it will support President Goodluck Jonathan during presidential election in 2015 because of his…

Pray for 2015 elections, Chibok girls’ release, Jonathan tells pilgrims

President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all intending Christian Pilgrims to pray for a peaceful, successful conduct of the 2015…

Tambuwal, Wamakko, Sultan, bag Sokoto Poly awards

The Polytechnic, Sokoto on Saturday conferred Fellowship Awards on six prominent personalities in the country. The awardees include the Speaker…

Kano beggars tell Kwankwaso to help them quit

Some street beggars in Kano on Saturday called on the state government led by Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to assist them…

2015: Another 4 Years Under PDP Will Be Disaster – Buhari

Adi Femi/Kaduna Former Head of State and one of the All Progressives Congress presidential aspirants in the forthcoming elections, General…

APC women leader frowns at free forms to women aspirants

Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, the National Women Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concern about the party’s decision to issue…

I remain the best for Fashola’s job – Ikuforiji

Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the western region of Nigeria on Saturday said among…

Women, children killed in new DR Congo attack

Twenty-two people, most of them women and children, have been hacked and clubbed to death by Ugandan rebels in the…

Rome mayor defies law to register 16 gay marriages

Rome’s left-wing mayor Ignazio Marino on Saturday registered 16 gay marriages carried out abroad in defiance of Italian law, which…

Boko Haram breaks ‘ceasefire’, kills nine in 2 villages

On the day Nigeria announced a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram jihadists, the militants attacked a Nigerian village, killing several…

Tunisia urges Libya to find missing journalists

Prime Minister Mongi Hamdi on Saturday urged Libya to locate two Tunisian journalists who went missing in the neighbouring violence-hit…

Federal University, Lafia, matriculates 375 students

Prof. Ekanem Braide, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, on Saturday warned 375 matriculating students against vices such as examination…

Don tells FG to pay attention to Technical Education

Prof. Adeboye Olatunbosun, Head of Department of Electrical/Electronics, University of Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to pay attention…

Constitutional lawyers fault Reps removal of immunity clause

Renowned constitutional lawyer, Mr Tunji Abayomi, on Saturday, said the approval of the removal of the immunity clause from the…

Fayose sacks all LG Chairmen, Secretaries, dissolves all boards

Ekiti Government on Saturday announced the dissolution of the 35 local government areas including Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) caretaker…

Former Malawi budget director arrested on corruption charges

Former Malawi budget director Paul Mphwiyo and his wife were on Saturday arrested on charges of theft, money laundering and…

Pope faces key test with vote on divorcees, gays

Pope Francis was set to sort his allies from his enemies Saturday with a Vatican vote on a document drafted…

Zuma urges African First Ladies to intensify peace effort

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, has urged African First Ladies to intensify their advocacy for peace on the continent.…

Ceasefire: Rep urges sincere implementation

A member of the National Assembly, Rep. Dakuku Peterside, said on Friday that the ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government…

Kano residents commend FG over Boko Haram ceasefire agreement

Residents of Kano have commended the Federal Government for the ceasefire agreement it reached with members of the Boko Haram…

Patience Jonathan arrives South Africa for AFLPM meeting

Wife of the president, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Friday, arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, for the 3rd Executive Bureau Meeting…

Anxious wait for Chibok girls after Boko Haram ‘deal’

Relatives of Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls on Saturday dared voice cautious hope of seeing the teenagers finally freed after officials claimed…

I am Vindicated, says Alake of Egba

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV has revealed that he has…

Use knowledge wisely, Aregbesola advises graduating students

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has advised the graduating students of Oduduwa University in Ipetumodu, Osun, to make good use…

Sanusi turbans late Emir Bayero’s son as new Wamban Kano

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday, turbaned Alhaji Aminu Bayero, one of the sons of late…
Nigeria must mobilize its resources and efforts to counter extremism and Imams and mosques must acknowledge their critical roles in this

News Analysis: Ahmadu, Boko Haram broker most likely an impostor

Bayo Onanuga There are indications that the man with whom Nigeria’s military and presidency officials agreed a truce over the…

We have qualified, unbeatable candidates, PDP tells Amaechi

Okafor OFIEBOR/Port Harcourt In total disagreement with the statement credited to Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state that the party…

EFCC releases detained Edo APC lawmakers

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has released the three principal officers of the Edo State…