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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…

Lagos PDP Flags-Off Campaign/Mega Rally On Monday

Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will on Monday 26 January, flag-off her 2015…

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,…

IS confirms execution of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa

The Islamic State group confirmed Sunday its militants have executed Haruna Yukawa, one of two Japanese it has been holding…

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…

FIFA names Nigerian Emeruwa security officer

World football –governing body, FIFA, has selected the Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Security Committee, Dr. Christian Emeruwa,…

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…

In Pictures: Jonathan welcomes Kerry to Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan welcoming the United States Secretary of States, John Kerry to the State House, Marina in Lagos on…

Many civilians at grave risk after Maiduguri attacks – Amnesty

A failure to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians could lead to a disastrous humanitarian crisis said Amnesty International with…

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…

Obama puts pressure on Russia after deadly Ukraine attack

US President Barack Obama vowed on Sunday to ramp up pressure on Russia after rocket attacks blamed on Kremlin-backed Ukrainian…

Australia tasks Nigeria on violence-free poll

Australia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria has appealed to political parties and their candidates to refrain from violent acts and inflammatory…

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…

Bomb blast in Cairo as Egypt marks revolt anniversary

A bomb blast wounded a policeman in Cairo on Sunday, the interior ministry said, as Egypt tightened security on the…

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…

Update: Maiduguri, Monguno under Boko Haram attacks

Nigerian troops are repelling Boko Haram fighters in fierce battles in two towns in Borno state, the capital city of…

Group condemns threats by Niger Delta warlords

A group, the Conference of Minority Tribes in Nigeria,(COMTIN) has come out openly to express displeasure over inflammatory comments and…

Breaking: Boko Haram attacking Maiduguri

Less than 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan campaigned in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, the city is reportedly under…

FG cannot fund universities 100%, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has told universities in the country to supplement government’s funding with their internally generated revenues. Jonathan made…

US Secretary of state arrives Nigeria today

*To meet Jonathan in Lagos US Secretary of State John Kerry was due in Nigeria Sunday, just weeks away from…
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Wamakko distributes 10,000 bags of rice, N10m to the needy

Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto state has distributed 10, 000 bags of rice and N10 million to the needy in…