Saturday, 29 August 2015

NigerianEye: “Fresh trouble for Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, CSO Obuah as Buhari probes $6.9million ‘mobile stage’ scandal” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Fresh trouble for Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, CSO Obuah as Buhari probes $6.9million ‘mobile stage’ scandal” plus 29 more


Fresh trouble for Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, CSO Obuah as Buhari probes $6.9million ‘mobile stage’ scandal

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:51 PM PDT

As president Muhammadu Buhari continues his anti-corruption fight, fresh trouble is already brewing up for the Goodluck Jonathan administration, as the probe of the past administration by President...

Jonathan’s economic achievements fake - Presidency

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:57 PM PDT

The presidency has advised the Peoples Democratic Party "to stop its pathetic efforts to play down President Muhammadu Buhari's achievements in his first 100 days in office and bury its head in shame...

Buhari disagrees, as NNPC recommends sale of the nation’s three refineries

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:36 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has recommended the sale of the nation's three refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna due to some challenges the agency described as critical...

Plane crash in Kaduna, seven dead

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 11:08 PM PDT

A plane belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air crashed Saturday morning at the old Nigeria Defense Academy (NDA) in Kaduna also known as Ribadu Cantonment. NigerianEye gathered that at least,...

Buhari defends recent appointments

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:38 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday defended the appointment of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal and five others. The appointments, announced on...

Amaechi to Wike - 'Don’t take God for granted'

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:44 PM PDT

Former Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday, warned his successor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, against taking God for granted. Amaechi also said he decided to shun the judicial commission...

Publisher commits suicide over poor newspaper sales

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:40 PM PDT

Due to poor sales of his weekly newspaper and magazine, a publisher identified as Solomon, on Friday, allegedly committed suicide in Asaba, Delta State. It was reliably gathered that the publisher,...

Why I have no respect for Obasanjo - Wole Soyinka

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 11:13 PM PDT

Nobel Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as somebody who should not be taken seriously, adding that he has no respect for him. Soyinka said this at the...

Buhari is appointing only those he trusts — Northern Elders

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 04:42 PM PDT

The Northern Elders Forum has called on Nigerians, especially the Igbo in the South-East, to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari on his alleged lopsided appointments, saying the President is...

Afrobasket 2015: Nigeria beat Senegal 88-79, qualify for first final since 2003 + (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 04:39 PM PDT

Nigeria became the first team to reach the AfroBasket 2015 after an 88—79 overtime win over Senegal on Saturday in Rades, Tunisia. The win ends Senegal's five-game winning streak in the...

Mourinho eats humble pie, takes blame for Chelsea loss

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 04:30 PM PDT

An unusually humble Jose Mourinho yesterday said he blamed himself for the Chelsea' 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues slumped to their second Premier League loss...

Hajj: Nigeria transports 18,909 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 03:36 PM PDT

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday said it had transported 18,909 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2015 pilgrimage. About 76,000 intending pilgrims from the 36...

Nobody has a right to pocket public money - VP Osinbajo

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 01:27 PM PDT

Press statement from the office of the Vice President Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has declared that nobody has a right to pocket public money stating that corruption by its very nature...

Nigeria's Iheanacho makes English Premier League debut for Manchester City

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 01:24 PM PDT

Nigeria youth international, Kelechi Iheanacho, made his English Premier League debut for Manchester City in Saturday's 2-0 win over Watford, africanFootball.com reports. He replaced England...

REVEALED: How Kaduna plane crash occured – Eyewitnesses

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 09:53 AM PDT

"Just before the flight crashed into my neighbours houses, I noticed that its noise was unusual. So, I came out to see what exactly it was, then, I saw the plane coming down, then it picked up again....

Governor Amosun's wife rubbishes rumoured arrest for money laundering

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:22 AM PDT

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufunso Amosun has debunked the rumour on social media that she was arrested for money laundering in the United Kingdom. She described the rumour as fictitious...

Amaechi denies criticizing Buhari over appointments

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:17 AM PDT

Former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Amaechi has rubbished the rumour that he flew to London on Friday in rage because he was not appointed in any of the key positions announced by President...

Nigerian Economy worse In 90 days of APC – PDP

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:14 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as alarming, the "damage" so far done on the nation's economy by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, since it took...

DPC National Chairman, NEC members survive road crash

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 09:40 AM PDT

National officials of Nigeria's newest political party, the Democratic Peoples Congress, on Saturday survived a traffic accident on Abuja-Lokoja highway. National Chairman of the party, Rev....

Liverpool 0-3 West Ham: Reds suffer shock defeat at Anfield

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 09:46 AM PDT

The Reds suffered their first defeat of the season as first half goals from Manuel Lanzini and Mark Noble gave the Hammers a half-time lead. Liverpool's improved defending this term has been a...

Chelsea stunned at home by Crystal Palace

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 09:11 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho suffered only his second home defeat in the Premier League as Chelsea manager as Crystal Palace shocked the champions with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge. Bakary Sako put Palace in...

Air Force to investigate Dornier-228 aircraft crash in Kaduna

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 08:25 AM PDT

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has set up a panel to investigate circumstances surrounding the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Dornier-228 aircraft with call sign...

Nigerian police to promote 40,000 officers in two months

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 08:19 AM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase on Saturday said about 40,000 policemen between the rank of Constable and Inspector would be promoted in the next two months. Arase, who disclosed...

IN PICTURES: Nigerian Airforce plane crash in Kaduna today

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:58 AM PDT

Below are pictures from the crash site of the Dornier 228 aircraft belonging to Nigerian air-force that crashed at the Nigerian Defense Academy old site in Kaduna at about 6:45 this morning. The...

Cholera kills 20 in Bauchi

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:48 AM PDT

Twenty persons have died of cholera in Shira Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Information Officer in...

IAAF: Usain Bolt helps Jamaica win gold in the men's 4x100 final

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:43 AM PDT

(CNN) Usain Bolt surged to his third gold medal in under a week at the 2015 World Athletics Championships by anchoring Jamaica to victory in the men's 4x100 meter relay in Beijing Saturday in a time...

Al Jazeera condemns Egypt verdict

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:33 AM PDT

Following today's retrial verdict in Cairo, Al Jazeera Media Network's Acting Director General Dr Mostefa Souag said: "Today's verdict defies logic and common sense. Our colleagues Baher Mohamed...

EPL: Arsenal relies on own goal to beat 10-man Newcastle

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:21 AM PDT

Aleksandar Mitrovic's first-half red card proved costly as Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 Premier League loss to Arsenal at St James' Park. Booked within seconds of making his debut against...

Egypt hands Al-Jazeera journalists three-year sentence

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 05:07 AM PDT

Three al-Jazeera journalists convicted in Egypt of "spreading false news" have been sentenced to three years in prison at their retrial in Cairo. Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher...

Understanding Buhari in 100 days – Garba Shehu

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 05:05 AM PDT

THE ENORMOUSLY popular talk show,Berekete on WazobiaFM radio, Abuja station told the incredible, yet true story of the hardworking and respected school teacher somewhere in Plateau state who hanged...

DSS Arrests 14-yr Old Terrorist Spy At Abuja Airport

29 August, 2015
25 Officials President Has Appointed In 1st 100 Days Of Office

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, August 27, announced the appointment of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and his Chief of Staff.FULL STORY

 
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NSCDC Nabs 3 Suspects Over Alleged Impersonation And Exam Malpractice

NSCDC arrested three suspects, including a lady (names withheld), for alleged impersonation and examination malpractice.

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5 Types Of Female Orgasm And How To Get Them All

According to Amber Brenza of Huffington Post, there are 5 types of orgasms that a woman can enjoy, with tips on how to get more of each.

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Friday, 28 August 2015

NigerianEye: “Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency” plus 29 more


Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:36 PM PDT

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Friday assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari's political appointments will balance out very...

The North divided over Buhari's appointments

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:43 PM PDT

Some Northern socio-political groups were on Friday divided over President Muhammadu Buhari's appointments, which have largely been criticised in the south as it has thus far favoured individuals...

Obasanjo, a liar, economic illiterate – Soyinka

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:43 PM PDT

The Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said that he has no respect for Obasanjo, who he described as an indescribable liar. Soyinka carpeted the former president on Friday night when he was...

Femi Fani-Kayode Mocks APC's 'CHANGE' Slogan, Lists Political Offices Held By Northerners

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:41 PM PDT

Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of Aviation and Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, today reacted the new appointments announced by President Buhari...

NigerianEye reviews the appointments made by President Buhari

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:41 PM PDT

Just as President Muhammadu Buhari approaches nearly 100-day-old administartion, his appointment of some of his administration's most key officials on Thursday set off a firestorm of condemnation,...

Fashola spent public fund on quality projects –APC

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:34 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has defended former Governor Babatunde Fashola over an allegation that the former governor misappropriated public funds. The APC described the contracts...

NNPC shuts down Warri refinery over crude oil shortage

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:32 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, stated that it has shut down the Warri Refineries due to operational challenges. Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of...

Meet Nigeria's first Nigeria Police female PRO

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 PM PDT

In his determination to advance change over status quo, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has appointed acting ACP Olabisi Alofe Kolawole as the new Force Public Relations...

Atiku's daughter appointed Commissioner in Adamawa, forfeits her salary and allowances

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 AM PDT

Dr Fatima Atiku, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and newly appointed Adamawa Commissioner of Health has forfeited her salary and allowances for use in revitalizing the health sector...

Extend probe to Obasanjo’s govt, SSANU tells Buhari

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:04 AM PDT

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the probe of corrupt public office holders to the administration of former President...

Fayose appoints farmer as Caretaker Chairman of a local government

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:22 AM PDT

Few weeks ago, Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose said he would gladly appoint illiterates such as Okada riders, farmers into his cabinet without looking back because they voted massively for...

Mourinho eager to add to Chelsea squad before window shuts

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 AM PDT

The reigning Premier League champions had a £38 million ($58 million, 52 million euros) bid for Everton defender John Stones rejected, despite the centre-back submitting a transfer...

Gunmen k‎ill Edo APC chieftain

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:21 AM PDT

A gang of yet to be identified gunmen on Thursday evening shot and killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko- Edo local government of Edo state, Captain Samson Amineshi...

Police gets new spokesperson, PSO

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:18 AM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has approved the appointment of Acting ACP, Olabisi Kolawole, as the new Force Public Relations Officer. This is contained in a statement issued...

IGP redeploys Mbu, 18 others

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:58 AM PDT

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Friday approved the redeployment of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, Mbu Joseph Mbu and 18 others to various states across the...

Senate to probe power funding from 1999

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:56 AM PDT

The stage appeared set for a comprehensive probe of the nation's power sector as the Senate declared on Thursday that officials of the Federal Ministry of Power, its departments and agencies and...

We will award contracts based on transparency – NNPC

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:02 AM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has initiated transparent measures to execute the 2015 and 2016 annual award of crude oil term contract to oil companies operating in the...

Facebook has a billion users in a single day, says Mark Zuckerberg

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:00 AM PDT

For the first time over a billion people used Facebook on a single day, according to company founder Mark Zuckerberg. The "milestone" was reached on Monday, when "1 in 7 people on Earth used...

Buhari’s appointments unacceptable to Ndigbo – Ohaneze Youth Council

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:52 AM PDT

The Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, Friday, expressed deep anger over President Muhammadu Buhari's latest appointment for the positions of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, the...

Over 100 Indian companies indicate interest in Nigerian markets

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:50 AM PDT

Representatives of not less than 100 Indian companies on Friday said that more Indian companies and investors were willing to take advantage of Nigeria's huge investment environment. The...

Kenya places $20,000 bounty on suspected female terrorist

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:47 AM PDT

Kenya has offered $20,000 reward for information that may lead to the arrest of a female terror suspect believed to be hiding in a refugee camp in its northeastern border region. The authorities...

Lagosians should expect good governance ─ Governor Ambode

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:43 AM PDT

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, says his commitment to run an open and transparent administration is unshakable. Ambode, during the visit of the 51st President of Institute of Chartered...

Maiduguri IDP camps record 500 diarrhea cases

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:28 AM PDT

The Borno Ministry of Health on Friday said that over 500 cases of Diarrhea and vomiting had been recorded in 22 Internally Displaced Persons' Camps in the state capital. The Director Medical...

What the late Ooni of Ife told me ten days before his death - Obasanjo

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 05:13 AM PDT

"I was here in this palace ten days before the demise of kabiyesi and he told me how the Yoruba race is margnalised in the scheme of things. He also told me to ensure that the Yoruba race got its own...

Bukola Saraki's house on fire

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 05:02 AM PDT

An early morning fire incident occurred in the residence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in the Maitama area of Abuja on Friday, but no casualty was recorded. It was gathered that some...

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade narrowly escapes death in London

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:11 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade narrowly escapes death in London in the early hours of Friday. The MAMA award winner and Jonny crooner who was in Wembley to thrill fans today, took to...

Why Buhari’s Ministers Must Not Leap For Joy

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:04 AM PDT

By Seun Bisuga In football, coaches strive to land marquee signings that will revamp their team. The big name players they hope will help the club achieve its goals of winning titles or getting into...

Customs impounds bullet-proof vehicles, goods worth N545m

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:53 AM PDT

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'C', says it has impounded bullet-proof vehicles and other goods worth N545 million in the last one week. Mr David Dimka, who...

Hundreds feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:45 AM PDT

A boat packed with mainly African migrants bound for Italy sank off the Libyan coast on Thursday and officials said up to 200 might have died. A security official in the western town of Zuwara, from...

Vatican official accused of child p*rn dies

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:43 AM PDT

A papal ambassador who was on trial for child abuse charges, Jozef Wesolowski, died early Friday. The Vatican said his death was due to natural causes. Wesolowski was accused of possession of...

Shocking : How ISIS Leader Got Nigerian Visa

28 August, 2015
We Have No Tribal Agenda - Vice President Says

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BBA Winner Dillish Matthews, Speaks On Relationship With Flavour

In her interview with Pulse TV she spoke on a range of topics from Nigerian food, Nigerian men, BBA and her relationship with Flavour.

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How Smoking Causes Weak Erection And Premature Ejaculation

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NigerianEye: “Buhari appoints Alhaji Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff, Babachir David as SGF + 4 other new appointmets” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari appoints Alhaji Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff, Babachir David as SGF + 4 other new appointmets” plus 29 more


Buhari appoints Alhaji Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff, Babachir David as SGF + 4 other new appointmets

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:32 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments: Engr. Babachir David Lawal – Secretary to the Government of the Federation Alhaji Abba Kyari – Chief of Staff to the...

Northern Agenda?: Nigerians outraged over Buhari's new appointments

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:33 PM PDT

Nigerians have started reacting to the new appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in the following offices: SGF, Chief of Staff among other appointments. NigerianEye's...

Meet the 6 new people Buhari appointed

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:36 PM PDT

             President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments: SGF, ENGR. BABACHIR DAVID LAWALHe graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University,...

NUC releases list of illegal tertiary institutions (See full list)

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:40 PM PDT

The National Universities Commission has released a list of illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria. The schools were published in the NUC's weekly bulletin dated August...

FIRE FOR FIRE: Oshiomole blasts Orubebe again - 'You are nothing but an elevated thug'

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:37 PM PDT

The war of words between Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and Mr Godsday Orubebe, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs seems like it will never end, as the Edo governor today called Orubebe...

We hid cocaine in Arik flight meals – Attendant’s accomplice

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:38 PM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday said it had apprehended another employee of Arik Air, Ikechukwu Chibuzor Oliver, for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of 20kg cocaine to...

NNPC reduces crude buyers from 43 to 16

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:14 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday said it had reduced the number of crude oil off-takers for the proposed 2015/2016 term contract from 43 to 16. It said the move was part of...

We have no ethnic agenda, says Osinbajo

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:12 PM PDT

Nigeria's Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, said on Thursday that the battle against corruption by the present administration had no ethnic agenda. He said this when traditional rulers of the...

Diversifying Nigeria’s economy top on my agenda – Buhari

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 03:42 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that Nigeria, under his leadership, will work more closely with other countries facing the challenge of falling oil prices to rapidly move away from...

Buhari investigates Centenary City fraud allegations

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:38 PM PDT

Amidst allegations of underhand dealings in the Centenary City project, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday meet members of the board of the Centenary City Plc. A former military Head of...

Fayose’s past still hunting him – APC

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 11:02 AM PDT

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Thursday, came under another attack by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), which accused the governor of recently resorting to blackmail...

I bought two private jets before i became a governor - Rochas Okorocha

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:56 AM PDT

+Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said he bought his private jets before he became governor in 2011, contrary to publications in the media that he has bought two private jets since he...

UEFA Champions League 2015/2016 group stage draw results

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:37 PM PDT

Full Champions League group draw Group A: Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, Malmo Group B: PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow, Wolfsburg Group C: Benfica, Atletico...

Lionel Messi wins #UEFA BestPlayer

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:58 AM PDT

Lionel Messi has been voted #UEFA BestPlayer in Europe for the year 2014/2015 Lionel Messi beats Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo to the prize. The 28-year-old shone in the second half of last...

Angry youths protest Bauchi Emir’s appointment, cars razed

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:20 AM PDT

Angry youths in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Thursday, went on a rampage to protest the appointment of the new Emir of Misau. It was learnt that the irate youths set ablaze four...

Ooni of Ife: Succession battle toughens as Giesi family splits

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:18 AM PDT

There is a crack within the Giesi Ruling House over the jostle by princes from the family to succeed the late Ooni of Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade. The Adesogba family, an arm of Giesi Ruling House,...

Ambode expresses hope on return of Chibok girls

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 10:15 AM PDT

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has expressed optimism that the over 200 Chibok school girls, kidnapped on April 14, 2014, will return safely back home and be reunited with their...

Osun realising dreams of founding fathers – Aregbesola

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 09:46 AM PDT

Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state is moving closer to the dream of its founding fathers under his watch. The governor said this in a statement made available to our...

Radio broadcaster killed in Philippines

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 09:42 AM PDT

A radio broadcaster was shot dead on Thursday by an unidentified gunman in the southern Philippines, police said. The victim is the third media professional to be killed in the past two weeks. Cosme...

We’re not involved in recent arms purchase – Defence Ministry

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 09:39 AM PDT

The Ministry of Defence was not involved in the procurement of arms for the nation's armed forces in recent years. This notwithstanding, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the ministry be...

Nigeria set to export pineapple to Europe

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 09:34 AM PDT

The Federal Government's bid to boost non-oil exports has received a boost as the country will soon begin the export of pineapple in commercial quantity to Italy, Poland and other European...

PDP nullifies Metuh’s suspension, Shelle’s impeachment

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 07:02 AM PDT

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced the nullification of the purported suspension of the party's National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh. This was...

IN PICTURES: Buhari holds meeting with Kukah in Aso Rock

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:38 AM PDT

President Buhari had a meeting with Reverend Mathew Kukah at Aso Rock this morning. Rev. Fr Kukah has been under serious attack since last week after he reportedl appealed with Buhari to be lenient...

Ekiti PDP chairman arrested over dud cheque

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:48 AM PDT

The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Idowu Faleye, was arrested on Wednesday by the police in connection with a dud cheque issued to pay for the rentage of the state...

IAAF World Championships: AFN clears the air on Okagbare’s 200m miss

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:43 AM PDT

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has offered some explanation on why Africa's Queen of the tracks, Blessing Okagbare, was conspicuously missing in the Heats for the 200m Women's event earlier...

Bauchi SSG, Ahmed Sulieman, emerges new Emir of Misau

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:33 AM PDT

Secretary to Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, has emerged the new First Class Emir of Misau in Bauchi State. His appointment is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the...

Usain Bolt wins 200m world championship gold

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:28 AM PDT

Usain Bolt sealed another world championship double sprint gold with a dominant victory over Justin Gatlin who took silver, while South Africa's Anaso Jobodwana takes bronze, Bolt, who beat Gatlin...

PDP, INEC frustrating our case at Rivers Election Petition Tribunal – APC

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:09 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as deceitful, obstructionist and provocative the petition written to President Muhammadu Buhari by the 16 PDP Federal Lawmakers from Rivers over the...

APC may fail but PDP has presently constituted is not an acceptable alternative – Okupe

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:05 AM PDT

Snr special assistant to former president Jonathan (public affairs), Doyin Okupe has described both the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and its counterpart All Progressives Congress, APC as two sides...

Pirates attack boat, abduct 2 monarchs, security escort

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 06:03 AM PDT

Unidentified gunmen suspected to be sea pirates on Wednesday, attacked two passenger boats and kidnapped three persons along the Ogbia to Brass waterways in Bayelsa. Asinim Butswat, Police Spokesman...