Nigerian lawyers caution Jonathan: 'Stealing is same as corruption' Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:32 PM PST Some lawyers have cautioned President Goodluck Jonathan to stop differentiating between the acts of stealing and corruption. The President had during the 8th presidential media chat on Wednesday... |
Nigerian military blasts Niger, accuses Niger soldiers of looting, helping Boko Haram Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:32 PM PST The Nigerian military responded with anger Thursday after its soldiers were dismissed by the defence authorities of Niger as "cowards", in a rare public tit-for-tat between the two countries involved... |
Controversial Police AIG Mbu spits fire - 'We are ready to kill 20 for each police life lost during elections' Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:32 PM PST The newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Joseph Mbu, on Thursday declared that the elections in his zone will be "fire for fire" if politicians play any pranks. The... |
Doyin Okupe Mocks Obasanjo's Endorsement Of Buhari Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:33 PM PST The Senior Special Assistant to the president joked about Obasanjo's public endorsement of the All Progressives Congress' presidential candidate, Gen Muhammed Buhari against that of Peoples... |
Election violence claims 58 lives in 60 days – NHRC Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:33 PM PST The National Human Rights Commission said on Tuesday that 58 persons have died in election violence across the country between December 3, 2014 and January 31. This is contained in the commission's ... |
Arsenal Ladies sign Chioma Ubogagu Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:42 PM PST Nigerian-born Chioma Ubogagu has joined Arsenal ladies from US team, Stanford University The 2012 FIFA Women U-20 World Cup winner for the USA played 89 times for the US team, scored 27 goals with... |
We’ll reclaim three Boko Haram-held states before elections – Jonathan Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:37 PM PST President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday promised that the nation's security forces would completely wipe out members of the violent Boko Haram sect from Adamawa and Yobe states before the March 28 and... |
20 killed, 65 injured in Pakistan mosque attack Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:35 PM PST An attack on a Shia mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 20 people and injured more than 65 others, government officials say. At least four suicide bombers,... |
Falcons coach invites Liverpool’s Oshoala, 35 others Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:31 PM PST Edwin Okon, the Head Coach of the Super Falcons, has called to camp 36 players in preparation for a number of qualifying matches, and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.NAN reports that the Falcons have... |
We have surpassed 69.68 per cent PVCs distribution — INEC Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:29 PM PST The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that it has achieved 69.68 per cent distribution of permanent voter cards as of February 10. The Deputy Director, Voter Education and Publicity,... |
Stella Oduah promises Onitsha traders bus if elected Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:28 PM PST Traders in various markets in Onitsha, Anambra on Friday voiced their support for the senatorial bid of Princess Stella Oduah, the former Minister of Aviation.Oduah, who is contesting the Anambra... |
Boko Haram killings in Cameroon worry UN Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:26 PM PST The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. This was contained in a... |
The most corrupt political parties in the world exist in Nigeria - TI Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:24 PM PST A study by Transparency International, a global watchdog, has revealed that the most corrupt political parties in the world exist in Nigeria. The organisation's international corruption barometer... |
Global oil price reach highest level in 2015 Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:23 PM PST Oil price hit its highest level for the year on Friday with Brent crude rising above $60 (N12,360) a barrel, as euro zone economic growth exceeded expectations. Reuters reported that Brent rose... |
LAGOS 2015: PDP is interested in the development of people - Agbaje Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:21 PM PST The Lagos State governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has said the party is interested in the development of people. Agbaje said this when he visited the island... |
Valentines Day: We should be having double celebrations today - APC Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:19 PM PST The All Progressives Congress has said that if not for the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Valentine's Day, which is a global celebration... |
NEMA introduces air ambulance for emergency health cases Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:17 PM PST The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday introduced the first Air Ambulance at the National Hospital, Abuja, for emergency health care.The launch that took place at the Trauma Center... |
EFCC arrests Nyako’s son for alleged corruption Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:15 PM PST Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Abdul-Aziz Nyako, the son of impeached Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako. The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC,... |
PDP accused of budgeting N5 Billion each for the 36 states in Nigeria in a desperate bid to recover lost grounds Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:14 PM PST The ruling Peoples Democratic Party has been accused of budgeting N5bn each for the 36 states of the federation in desperate moves to recover lost grounds and win the rescheduled general elections... |
Super Eagles to battle Bolivia on March 26 Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:12 PM PST The Nigeria Football Federation and its FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon have confirmed that the Senior National Team, Super Eagles, will tackle the Senior National Team of Bolivia in a grade A... |
Covenant University set to reduce tuition – VC Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:08 PM PST The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Prof. Charles Ayo, has hinted that the school may likely reduce its tuition fees in a bid to accommodate more students who will want to... |
Ignore runours, Oba of Benin is still alive - Traditional council Posted: 13 Feb 2015 11:01 AM PST The Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, has dismissed the rumour that he had passed on. The speculation on the monarch's demise had gone viral on the Internet on Friday morning. The rumour also... |
APC wishes Nigerians happy Valentine’s Day Posted: 13 Feb 2015 11:00 AM PST The All Progressives Congress wishes all Nigerians a happy Valentine's Day, as they join the rest of the world to mark the Day on Saturday, and urges them to prepare to celebrate their imminent... |
Former ISI head Lt. Gen. Asad Durrani says Pakistan probably harboured Osama Bin Laden Posted: 13 Feb 2015 10:58 AM PST Lt. General Asad Durrani (retd), the former head of Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency, has told Al Jazeera's Head to Head that Pakistan most likely sheltered Osama Bin Laden in the years leading up... |
PICTURE OF THE DAY: Bola Tinubu's supporters send clear message to the military Posted: 13 Feb 2015 10:34 AM PST In response to the alleged invasion of the surrounding residence of former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos by the military, Tinubu's supporters today placed a... |
APC insists on use of card readers for 2015 polls Posted: 13 Feb 2015 10:26 AM PST The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the integrity of the forthcoming general elections through... |
Federal task force: Fashola writes Jonathan Posted: 13 Feb 2015 10:24 AM PST The Lagos State government has called on federal agencies to respect provisions of the law in carrying out their activities in the state. The call was made Friday, on the heels of recent... |
Why We Stop Over At Beer Joints Before Going Home — Men Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:56 AM PST Some men in Abuja have given some reasons why they prefer to stop over at drinking joints before going home. Few of them who spoke in Abuja noted that they did that to avoid unnecessary squabbles... |
50,000 Eligible Voters To Be Disenfranchised In Edo – INEC Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:50 AM PST Close to 50, 000 registered voters in Edo state would be disenfranchised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), during the coming general elections rescheduled to hold on 28 March... |
Electricity Worker Electrocuted Asaba Posted: 13 Feb 2015 09:49 AM PST ' Tragedy occurred on Wednesday night in Asaba, capital of Delta State, southern Nigeria, when a 35-year-old staff of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), identified as Bright Ekene... |
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