FG Declares Polio Emergency As WHO Pledges Support
The Federal Government has declared polio a public health emergency and initiated vaccinations in Borno State, as part of efforts to contain further outbreaks of Read more
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Republic of Niger Delta: Nigerian Army say they are monitoring Avengers closely
We’ Re Monitoring NDA Closely -Military Spokesman Secession Ill-Advised -Brig. Gen. Ikponmwen Agitations Response To Structural Defects – Ohaneze Ndigbo The latest threat by the Read more
Niger Delta attacks silence major oil companies, Nigerian crude offline
By Libby George and Ulf Laessing LONDON/LAGOS Aug 21 (Reuters) – Oil companies and even Nigerian officials are losing faith in a deal anytime soon Read more
Restructure Nigeria now before it is too late – CHANGE GROUP
A group of Nigerians has put a petition on their website change.org calling for the restructuring of Nigeria. The petition reads: Since Amalgamation to Independent Read more
Aviation fuel price may force Airlines to fly from Ghana
Some international airlines, which hitherto had their operational bases in Nigeria, have started relocating their offices to Accra, Ghana from where they come to pick Read more
Biafra, IPOB: Kanu’s Lawyer Petitions EU
…rejects secret trial An Abuja based-legal practitioner, Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has petitioned the European Union (EU) over the continuous detention of his client and Read more
Buhari angry with NDLEA over nigerian pilgrims’ cocaine scandal, orders probe of officials
Mass transfer of officers imminent Agency introduces stringent screening Panic, anxiety in Kwara …orders probe of officials Strong indications emerged last night that Read more
Avengers to declare Niger Delta Republic Oct 1
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) on Thursday threatened that it would declare a Niger Delta Republic on October 1 should President Muhammadu Buhari fail to Read more
Enemies jealous of my rising profile – Dr. Goodluck Jonathan
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja EX-President Goodluck Jonathan has again denied allegations that he is sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers. He added that the allegation was being Read more
“Soon after Independence, Nigeria exploded, became unfair, uncaring and sometimes, border on deliberate wickedness.” – Analyst
(Why) we are all corrupt (3) By Ogho OKiti Few weeks ago, I started this series on corruption. After two pieces, I interrupted the series to Read more
Kerry visits Nigeria to meet President Buhari, Northern governors
The U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Nigeria on August 23 to discuss U.S. cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and Read more
Lagos Family Petitions Igp Over Alleged Attacks On Members
Taiwo Kosoko representing four families presently living at 115, Enu-Owa Street, Idumota, Lagos have petitioned the Inspector- General of police (IGP) Mr. Idris Ibrahim over Read more
Buhari Remains Nigeria’s Best President – Activist’s Opinion
A former PDP candidate for Onitsha North II Constituency in the Anambra state House of Assembly, Mr. Benjamin Eneori, has made a shocking revelation describing Read more
Delta State: Oghara Monarch bans idol worshiping in community, curses kidnappers
Determined to rid his community of all forms of fetish vices including kidnapping and armed robbery, the traditional ruler of Oghara kingdom, HRM Noble Oyibo Read more
Military gun-boats crush fisherman, daughter to death in bayelsa
Indigenes of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Monday, were thrown into mourning following the crushing to death of Read more
Nigeria’s Buhari says monetary policy alone not enough to expand economy
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria will need to combine monetary policies with fiscal and structural policies in order to overcome its worst economic crisis in decades Read more
The man who was arrested for naming his dog “Buhari” voices out his anger
The Police in Ogun State, yesterday, released unconditionally, the 30-year-old trader, Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, who was arrested last Saturday for naming his pet dog ‘Buhari’. Read more
EFCC Arrests Achike Udenwa Over N350m
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have detained a former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, over his alleged failure to Read more
BiafraExit: Kanu’ll Rather Die Than Renounce Biafra –IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has declared that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will rather die instead of renouncing Biafra. The group also called for his Read more
Nigerian Pilgrims Face Execution In Saudi Arabia
…three Nigerian pilgrims caught with cocaine Hajj Commission, NDLEA Keep Mum Board Drops 9 Pregnant Women Three Nigerian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj exercise at Read more
IBB @75: Says not “Evil Genuis”, recalls how he nearly killed his wife, Maryam
…says I’m not evil genius I had reputation of a playboy Calls for part-time legislature Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, yesterday, made a shocking Read more
Robbers Ambush CBN Bullion Van, Kill Two Police Sergeants
Daredevil armed robbers yesterday ambushed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bullion van at Hawan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Read more
Breaking News: Police, DSS Seal PDP National Convention Venue
Men of the Nigeria Police and operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) early wednesday stormed the Alfred Diete -Spiff (Sharks) Stadium venue of Read more
Nigeria must produce 3.1 million barrels to meet 2016 budget benchmark – Kachikwu
For Nigeria to meet the 2016 oil benchmark, a total of 3.1 million barrels of crude oil production per day needs to be achieved, Ibe Read more
Govt launches ‘Wetin App’ to curb flood challenges
In a bid to tackle the flood situation in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a smartphone app recently in partnership with the International Read more
Why Nigerian military can’t swap Boko Haram fighters for Chibok girls now – Defence Chief
The Nigerian military says releasing Boko Haram fighters in exchange for abducted Chibok schoolgirls is a “political decision” beyond its powers. The defence chief, Abayomi Read more
How I took over as Head of State after Murtala Muhammed’s assassination — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday said he was “persuaded” to take over the reins of power after the 1976 coup which claimed the life Read more
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan congratulates Nigerian Olympic Dream team
The former president of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated the Nigerian U-23 Olympic dream team for their 2-0 win against Denmark. Dr. Jonathan Read more
5 killed, 5 injured in Third Mainland Bridge accident
[Vanguard] By Bose Adelaja & Monsuru Olowoopejo LAGOS—Five persons, including two children, were yesterday confirmed dead and five others injured in multiple auto accidents on Read more
We are in touch with Boko Haram – FG
The Federal Government on Sunday said it was in touch with members of Boko Haram. In a statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Read more
