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PDP has no place in Lagos – Jimoh

Eromosele Ebhomele Just minuets after he won the primary election to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC,…

26 foreigners among 135 arrested for ‘terrorism’ in Saudi

Authorities in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday they have arrested 135 suspects, including 26 foreign nationals, for “terrorism” offences. The…

Who will emerge APC presidential candidate? Vote here

Thousands of delegates from across Nigeria converge on Lagos this week, as the main opposition party chooses its candidate to…

Malawi president, deputy defer 80% pay rise

Malawian President Peter Mutharika and his deputy have deferred a controversial pay rise for themselves, a top government official said…

Saudi border guards kill Ethiopian

Guards on Saudi Arabia’s southern border with Yemen have killed two Ethiopians trying to smuggle drugs and alcohol into the…

Uber taxi driver rapes woman in India

An Uber taxi driver allegedly raped a 25-year-old passenger in the Indian capital before threatening to kill her, police said…

2014 NIPOGA: 42 polytechnics arrive Bida

Forty-two contingents from polytechnics across the country are participating in this year’s edition of the Nigeria Polytechnics Games (NIPOGA) holding…

Only credible election can sustain Nigeria’s democracy – Mark

The Senate President, David Mark, on Saturday said free, fair and credible election was required in 2015 to safeguard and…
Ebenezer Alabi, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, dump party over alleged extortion

Ogun PDP postpones primaries over fake delegates

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Pandemonium broke on Saturday as delegates and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yewa North/Imeko-Afon…

Remmy Hazzan, Adijat Lose House of Reps. Ticket

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The duo of Hon. Remmy Hazzan and Adijat Oladapo-Adeleye, both members of the Ogun State House of Assembly…

Gunmen storm Minna prison, free 270 inmates

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers on Saturday attacked Minna Medium Prison, broke into the cells and set 270 inmates…

Group Of Death: Falcons drawn against, USA, Sweden, Australia

African champions, the Falcons of Nigeria face a difficult task to qualify for the knockout phase of the FIFA Women’s…

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…