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Change begins with Buhari- Ladoja
The recently launched re-orientation campaign of the Federal Government, 'Change begins with Me', has been criticized by a former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, who stated that change mus…
Ogun Governorship Election: Jimoh Ibrahim's campaign office attacked by political thugs
The campaign office of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in Ogun State, Jimoh Ibrahim, has been attacked by suspected political thugs. Ibrahim is the candidate for the Sh…
Fulani hersdmen strike again in Kaduna village, killing one
Fulani herdsmen have struck again in Golkofa village, Godogodo District, Jema'a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one man. This comes just 3 days after two men were killed in the same…
Prominent Nigerians call for prosecution of Patience Jonathan over Skye Bank funds
The discovery of $34.1m lodged in various Skye Bank accounts traced to former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has elicited angry responses from prominent Nigerians who have demanded her prosecutio…
Falana urges FG to refuse conditions imposed by Swiss Govt. for return of Abacha loot
The Nigerian Federal Government has been asked to reject the conditionality attached to the repatriation of late military ruler Sani Abacha's loot in Switzerland, by foremost human rights lawyer, Fem…
Nigeria secures 3rd gold medal at Paralympics
Brazil. Ejike, who won the medal in the powerlifting category, has also shattered the Paralympic and world record to dominate the women's 61kg event. Nigeria's first gold medal was attained on Frid…
A bag of Rice would soon sell for N40,000- Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that the price of a bag of Rice may rise to N40,000 by December, if Nigeria fails to start produc…
Wawrinka stuns Djokovic to win US Open
At 31years of age, Stan Wawrinka has become the oldest US Open men's champion in 46 years. Wawrinka defeated world number one, Novak Djokovic, to claim a third Grand Slam title on Sunday. The victo…
Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia
After taking ill at a 9/11 ceremony in New York on Sunday, US Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been diagnosed with pneumonia. This was made known by her doctor, Lisa Barda…
Eid el-Kabir Message: We will get the economy right- Buhari assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has released his Eid-el-Kabir message to the Muslim faithful and indeed all Nigerians, saluting the citizenry for their steadfastness, and reiterating his commitment to…
Conte disappointed as Chelsea draw 2-2 against Swansea
Chelsea FC suffered its first drawback of the EPL season on Sunday as the English club side dropped its first points in a game against Swansea.The Blue settled for a 2-2 draw at the end of the game, …
OPINION: THE CALL FOR TRUE FEDERALISM: WHY THE NORTH MUST NOT BE FEARFUL
There has been a lot of talk lately about the restructuring of the country, and the devolution of powers. And with increased agitation from various groups, the call for a remodeling of the proces…
Hunting down leader of ISIS should be top priority for the USA- Clinton
US Democratic Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton, on Thursday called for the United States to track down and kill the leader of the terrorist group, Islamic State, IS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ju…
FG to deploy 10,000 troops to N/Delta- Buratai
10,000 troops are to be deployed to the Niger Delta in 2017, by the Federal Government. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, when he paid a courte…
Former Arsenal Midfielder, Mathieu Flamini, joins Crystal Palace
English club, Crystal Palace have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder, Mathieu Flamini. The announcement was made on Thursday by Crystal Palace on their website. The Eagles stated th…
Assassination allegations: We are inviting Kashamu- Police
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday disclosed that the Police was inviting the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu, to help in their investi…
The recession will soon be over- Osinbajo
Nigeria's Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that contrary to the predictions of a fellow Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, the economic recession currently plaguing the…
Mohammed Audu, son of former Kogi State Governor, arraigned in court
The first son of the former Governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu (deceased), Mohammed Audu, was on Thursday arraigned before Magistrate Court II, Lokoja, on grounds of criminal conspiracy…
BBOG campaigners should be allowed to protest- Soyinka replies IGP
At a symposium to start the 20th anniversary programme of Halifield Schools, Maryland, Lagos, Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, warned against the use of force against the#BringB…
Buhari appeals for individual change as he launches 'Change Begins with Me' campaign
The change campaign of the Buhari-administration, code-named, "Change Begins With Me,"? was launched yesterday in Abuja, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Addressing a gathering of top Government o…