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Court: NFF chiefs have a case to answer
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Former officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, who had been standing trial on a 10…
INEC: Oyo Rep Poll Inconclusive
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the rerun election held yesterday in Oyo State for the Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo…
Fraudsters Fake PMNEWS
Nigerian scammers have introduced a new dimension into their game: faking the front cover of newspapers. This morning, Orlando Imperio,…
Supreme Court sacks 5 Nigerian governors
A seven- man panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision this morning sacked Governors Liyel Imoke, Murtala Nyako,…
Bayelsa Governor Wants Court To Stop PDP’s Choice
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Embattled Bayelsa state Governor Timipre Sylva, whose aspiration to run for a second term of office…
Fresh Bomb Attack In Kano As Victims Get Mass Burial
Another suicide bomber went on the rampage this evening in the city of Kano, Nigeria’s north west as the rebel…
Governor Kwankwaso Visits Kano’s bombed sites
Governor of the beleaguered Nigerian state of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwaso today visited the various places bombed yesterday by Boko Haram…
Nigeria: Atiku, ACN shocked by weekend bombings
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has said that Friday’s deadly attacks in Kano have again highlighted the federal government’s…
Subsidy protests: Nigerian lawyers back labour unions
The Nigerian Bar Association on Thursday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to reverse the withdrawal of subsidies from…
Subsidy: protests erupt in Lagos
Hundreds of Nigerians are marching in the commercial capital, Lagos,this morning to protest the removal of fuel subsidy, which has…
Jonathan slams emergency rule in Boko Haram’s areas
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja After two days of feverish meetings with his security chiefs following the Christmas Day bombings of a Catholic…
EFCC Arrests Two Hackers Of Multichoice Signals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Sani Garba Musa and Jamimah Ayuba who engage in importing, selling…
Sultan: Boko Haram Attacks Beyond Religion
Ayo Oluokun/ Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met with a major Nigerian Muslim leader, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad…
War Imminent in Nigeria, Christian Leaders Warn
Reuters – Northern Nigerian Christians said on Tuesday they feared that a spate of Christmas Day bombings by muslim militants…
Budding boxers compete in Lagos
Lagos State, the hub of Nigeria’s commerce and industry, has held its third amateur boxing championship on a day most…
What a Bloody Xmas: Bomb Blast in Jos!
Like Xmas bangers,bombs are exploding in Nigerian cities, on a day Nigerian Christians are celebrating the birthday of their Saviour.…
Drivers Capitalise On Xmas To Increase Transport Fares
Drivers in Benin have capitalised on the festive season to increase transport fares within and outside the city. A…
2 Steal N5m Jewellery
Two persons, Olafimihan Adigun, 26, and Babatunde Sodiya, 24, on Friday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for…
Student Jailed 2 years for Assault
An Upper Area Court in Jos has sentenced a 20-year old student, Adamu Yakubu, to two years imprisonment for breaking…
Lagos Shuts 250 Unregistered Auto Spare Parts Shops
The Lagos State Government has shut down 250 unregistered auto and spare parts dealers’ shops in some parts of the…
Boxing Day Battle: Lagos Boxers To Fight For Governor’s Belt
All hands are on deck as boxers get set for the 26th Monthly Saturday Boxing Show and the 3rd Governor’s…
Ruling Nigeria From The Clouds
By Bayo Onanuga One thinks that if President Jonathan really wants to promote a transformation agenda for our accursed nation,…
Nigerian senator linked with terrorists bailed
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Embattled legislator representing Borno South senatorial district at the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Aliyu Ndume, who…
Court approves trial of Nigeria’s Ex-Speaker
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja For the second time at two different courts, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji…
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Subsidy: Evil Day Postponed
President Goodluck Jonathan makes good his intention to remove subsidy on petroleum products despite opposition from Nigerians. But when exactly…