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EDO 2016: PDP vows to claim victory
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP South-South yesterday vowed to reclaim Edo State from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 10, 2016 governorship election in the state.Chairman, Edo …
Governor El-Rufai Thinking Of Removing Buhari - Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani has accused Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, of "thinking of removing President Muhammadu Buhari."?The allegation was made by Senator Sani in an interview he granted Th…
Egypt Minister Fired After Comments About Prophet Muhammad
Egypt's government spokesman says the prime minister has fired the justice minister, two days after he said on TV he would even imprison the Prophet Muhammad if he committed a crime.Cabinet spo…
We'll bring perpetrators of Agatu killings to justice - FG
The Federal Government has vowed to deal with the perpetrators of violence in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, where hundreds of people were killed weeks ago by suspected herdsmen.Th…
Ekiti suspends 16 teachers for using students as labourers
Ekiti State Government has ordered a full scale investigation into the activities of some teachers who use their students as child labourers in their private farms during school hours.In the meantime…
Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) declares three-day mourning in honour of late Chief Felix Ibru,
THE apex socio-cultural organ of Urhobo people worldwide, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) has declared three-day mourning to honour its former President-General and first civilian governor of Delta…
Ivory Coast attack: 'at least 16 dead' after gunmen open fire at beach resort
Gunmen from al-Qaida's north African branch have killed at least 16 people, including four Europeans, after they opened fire near several hotels in the Ivory Coast. The shooting came amid fears the j…
DSS invasion : Ekiti Lawmakers take protest to US, UK embassies
Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Monday called on the international community to intervene and save Nigeria's democracy from imminent collapse. The lawmakers were protesting over…
Court orders release of Dasuki's ex-aide
An FCT High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Army to immediately release a former aide to the erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Samb…
Late Minister Ocholi's driver had no driver's license, FRSC insists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) maintained on Sunday that the driver of the late Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr James Ocholi had no driver's license record.His colleagues …
Fifa bans three South African Officials
FIFA's ethics watchdog on Monday banned a former South African football chief, Leslie Sedibe, for five years after an inquiry into match-fixing surrounding the national team.Sedibe, who was So…
Heavy rains kill nearly 50 in Pakistan
At least 49 people died in Pakistan due to heavy rains that started last week and continued through the weekend, Ahmad Kamal, a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority said on Mo…
China wants more of Nigeria's oil
China has said it seeks more crude oil exports from Nigeria in spite of the recent changes in oil prices.Zao LingXiang, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, said this…
Nigeria's participation in India-Africa Summit not cancelled - Presidency
The presidency has debunked reports that Nigeria has cancelled her participation in this week's India-Africa summit scheduled for New Delhi after Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had dispatched an …
National Assembly budget to be published next week - Saraki
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that the National Assembly budget for 2016 will be out next week.He reiterated the commitment of the Senate under his leadership to continue to …
IG redeploys AIG, three CPs for Rivers polls
To ensure hitch free conduct of Saturday's supplementary elections in Rivers East, Rivers West and Rivers South East, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, has redeployed the Assistant…
Newcastle sack Steve McClaren and appoint Rafael Benítez
Steve McClaren has been sacked as manager of English Premier League strugglers Newcastle United with "immediate effect"?, the north-east club announced Friday.Newcastle are second-bottom in the table…
Angolan president Dos Santos says will step down in 2018
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos said on Friday he plans to step down in 2018 after being at the helm since 1979, making him one of Africa's longest-serving leaders."I took the decisi…