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85 Year-Old Community Leader Beheaded In Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin An 85 year-old community leader in Arougba village, in Oredo local government area of Benin metropolis, Goodluck Uwumahongie,…

2015 Election: Zaria leaves El-Rufai ‘speechless’

Mammoth crowd on Monday prevented the APC gubernatorial flag-bearer in Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i, from addressing campaign rally in…

PDP a youth oriented party, says David Mark

The Senate President, David Mark, on Monday described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “dynamic and youth-oriented”. Mark, while addressing…

We won’t deploy our personnel to North-East zone – EU

The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission in Nigeria has said that it will not deploy its personnel to the…

PDP is only political party with no landlord and tenant, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday described his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the “only truly democratic party…

Nigerian troops kill more Boko Haram fighters

Coordinated ground and air mop up activities by military personnel in the aftermath of diversionary terrorists attacks on Maiduguri and…

We’ll construct 20,000km tarred roads, if re-elected, says Sambo

Vice-President Namadi Sambo said on Monday that the PDP-led Federal Government would construct additional 20,000 km of tarred roads in…

Oshiomhole approves 27.5% allowance for teachers

Governor Adams Oshiomhole has approved the payment of 27.5 per cent Teachers’ Special Allowance and implementation of other demands of…

CDAC Appeals To INEC Not To Disenfranchise Lagosians

Kazeem Ugbodaga A call has gone to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that every eligible voter in…

Lagos Police Boss Warns Politicians

Cyriacus Izuekwe The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayode Aderanti, has warned political party leaders to control their supporters…

Lagos PDP Flags Off Mega Rally

Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was about flagging off its 2015 governorship campaign/mega…

Shettima sad after Boko Haram attacks on Maiduguri, Monguno

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday expressed sadness over Sunday’s attempted attack on Maiduguri by suspected insurgents. Shettima said…

Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as army lifts curfew

A curfew imposed in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday,…

We are fighting corruption, says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday in Lagos that his administration remained very resolute in the fight against corruption in…

I want multinational task force to fight Boko Haram – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in Lagos said Nigeria was pleased with the international community’s agreement with it on the…

2015: Anyone who says Jonathan will not win is sick, says Anenih

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that anyone…

Jonathan using armed forces against the law – Amaechi

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state has lashed at President Goodluck Jonathan for encouraging forceful entry into…

Principal of Buhari’s Secondary School, not dead – Police

The Katsina Police Command on Sunday dispelled rumour over the alleged murder of Malam Ballo Isyaku, Principal of Government College,…

APC threatens legal action against NCC over fund raising

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC)…

Election will hold in February, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan met with the United States Secretary of State, John F. Kerry, assuring him that the general…

Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle at Maiduguri Airport

A fresh gun battle erupted in Nigeria between militants and troops near the airport of the northeastern city of Maiduguri,…

2015 Election: International community watching Nigeria, says Kerry

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has stated that the international community is watching Nigeria, adding that, peaceful and…

Boko Haram captures Monguno, military base – Security Sources

Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday captured the northeastern town of Monguno, including a military base, after a fierce battle with…

Oyedepo asks God to open ‘hell gate’ for Jonathan’s opponents

President Goodluck Jonathan has joined Nigerian worshippers at the Winners Chapel, also known as the Living Faith Church to pray…

2015: Jonathan visits Winners Chapel, seek prayers

Eromosele Ebhomele President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday visited and worshipped with members of the Living Faith Church, also known as…

Oshiomhole appoints 4 commissioners, drops 2

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has dropped two of his Commissioners. Those dropped are Orobosa Omo-Ojo, former Commissioner for…

Gbemisola Oke appointed deputy VC for UI

Professor Gbemisola Oke of the Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan…

Gov. Yuguda: PDP, not APC fans attacked Jonathan’s convoy in Bauchi

Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state has blamed supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party for the attack on President Goodluck…

Subdued Boko Haram fighters flee Maiduguri

Subdued Boko Haram fighters backed a retreat Sunday in Maiduguri as they faced a superior fire power from Nigerian troops…

Update: Curfew slammed on Maiduguri, says Defence headquarters

Nigerian troops appeared to have repelled Sunday morning assault on Maiduguri by Boko Haram fighters as the Defence Headquarters in…