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Washington’s ‘mayor for life’ bade farewell

Thousands gathered Saturday for a joyful final farewell to Washington’s “mayor for life” Marion Barry, remembering him more for his…

Greek writer Menis Koumandareas found murdered

Acclaimed Greek author Menis Koumandareas was found apparently murdered Saturday in his central Athens home, authorities said. He was 83.…

I maintain a cordial relationship with Fashola, says Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress and ex-governor of Lagos state Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has dismissed speculations that he…

Obama taken to hospital, treats sore throat

President Barack Obama was taken to hospital Saturday to treat a sore throat, the White House said, stressing it was…

Nigeria detains Russian plane carrying weapons

Nigerian security operatives at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, on Saturday seized a Russian plane carrying arms…

Pope says ‘Christians are being driven from Mideast’

Pope Francis said Saturday Christians are being “driven from the Middle East” in a message to Iraqi Christians forced to…

Putin, Hollande in surprise Ukraine talks amid warship controversy

French President Francois Hollande will make an unscheduled stop in Moscow on Saturday to discuss the Ukraine crisis with his…

US, S.African hostages killed in Yemen rescue bid

American journalist Luke Somers and a South African hostage were killed on Saturday during a failed attempt by US forces…

APC gubernatorial candidate promises rural development

Alhaji Abubakar Bello, winner of All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Niger, said he would focus attention on rural…

Deputy comptroller of prisons turns inmate for N1.4m theft

A High Court sitting in Okene, Kogi state, has sentenced a Deputy Comptroller of Prisons, Joseph Idachaba, to seven years…

#BringBackOurGirls: AU envoy set to have talks with Nigeria

The Africa Union (AU) has announced plans to engage Nigeria’s Federal Government and other stakeholders in a fresh effort to…

I’ll make Kaduna great again – El Rufai

Nasir el-Rufai, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kaduna state said he and his team will make Kaduna great…

Police alert public on activities of impersonators

The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Mr Ken Nwosu, has advised members of the public to be wary…

Fake INEC officials hijack ad-hoc staff recruitment

Fraudsters posing as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recruitment officers are now collecting money from unsuspecting individuals in Zamfara…

Amaechi to renovate burnt Port Harcourt market, compensate trader

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has promised to renovate…

Orelope-Adefulire Pulls Out Of Senatorial Race

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has announced her withdrawal from the race to contest the ticket of…

Obanikoro congratulates Ambode, looks forward to robust rivalry

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has congratulated Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress on his emergence as his party’s governorship candidate.…

Army wipes Boko Haram out of Mubi

The Defence Headquarters on Friday in Abuja said that Nigerian troops operating in the North-East had on Thursday completed the…

Akele wins NCP Lagos governorship primary election

The National Conscience Party (NCP) has declared Mr Ayodele Akele the winner of its Lagos state governorship primary election held…

Court Dismisses ‘Deportation’ Case Against Lagos Govt

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today dismissed a Fundamental Right application filed by Incorporated Trustees of…

Sierra Leone to jail ‘entire families’ in Ebola crackdown

Sierra Leone warned on Friday it would jail entire families if Ebola victims who appeared to have been washed after…

Court To Rule On TB Joshua’s Application On Dec 10

Henry Ojelu The coroner’s court investigating the collapse of a guest house within the Synagogue Church of All Nations has…

Thugs invade Ebonyi courts, molest judges and workers

Youths suspected to be political thugs on Friday in Abakaliki invaded Ebonyi Court complex and disrupted proceedings in the various…

Ebira Indigenes In Lagos Honour Fashola

Jamiu Yisa The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, will be honoured at the maiden Ebira Unity Day…

Jonathan Honours Niyi Osundare

President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Professor Niyi Osundare for his brilliance, hard work and dedication to art and literature in…

Lagos Deserves Good Governance –-Ambode

Jide Osokoya Akinwunmi Ambode, who was Friday morning elected as the All progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in next year’s…

How Ambode Won Lagos APC Guber Primaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga & Yisa Jamiu After almost twenty-four hours of voting and counting of ballots, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, former Accountant…

ICC prosecutors drop case against Kenyatta

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor on Friday dropped a case against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta alleging crimes against humanity,…

D’Banj May Be Evicted Over Unpaid Rent

Bolatito Adebola This period seems not favourable to the career and personality of music star, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as…

S.Africans remember Mandela through tradition and prayer

As smoke rose from the long, spiralled kudu horns in his hands, tribal chief Ron Martin raised his voice and…