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Leadership – Former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has apologised to Nigerians over his infamous conduct at the collation and announcement of the presidential election results....

US trains 160 health officials to combat Avian Flu

The Punch – The United States Agency for International Development has trained over 160 Nigerians on the prevention and control of avian flu.....

NFF may ditch Keshi for foreign coach

The Guardian – There are feelers that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may not hand immediate past Super Eagles' coach, Stephen Keshi, a new contract....

Amokachi says Keshi remains his boss

DailyPost – Amokachi-Keshi Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Daniel Amokachi, has insisted that Stephen Keshi still calls the shots, even though he is yet to put pen to paper....

FG Declares Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April Public Holiday

Bella Naija – The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Friday 3rd April, and Monday 6th April as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations respectively.....

Dangote, Abdulsalam, Tambuwal, others with Buhari in Abuja

linda ikeji – Buhari pictured speaking with Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar. Aliko Dangote, Primate Nicholas Owoh, Tambuwal, Osinbajo, Chris Ngige and others are around Nigeria's president-elect....

Election: Jonathan congratulates Buhari, Tinubu

Daily Independent – It has been reported that President Goodluck Jonathan has called his major challenger and the likely-winner of the 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC to congratulate him.....

Fayose Commends Buhari, Urges Nigerians to Accept Election Result

Daily Times – Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has hailed President Goodluck Jonathan and the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen.....

Orubebe Drama: PDP Disowns Party Agent

The Streetjournal – People's Democratic Party PDP Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh has condemned the attitude of the party's agent at the INEC collation centre in Abuja, elder Godsday Orubebe.....

Presidential election results for Adamawa state - APC wins

Linda Ikeji – As announced by the collating officer for Adamawa stateAA - 495ACPN - 1166AD - 595ADC - 1012APA - 1549APC - 374,701 (APC wins)CPP - 819HOPE - 267KOWA - 752NCP - 1212PDP - 251,664....

Wikipedia updates Orubebe’s profile over attempted poll disruption

Punch – Godsday Orubebe's profile on Wikipedia just got updated that he attempted to disrupt 2015 general election result announcement on March 31.....

APC protests alleged inflated poll result in Asaba

Punch – Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, on Tuesday staged a protest at the gate of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Asaba....

Thugs Invade Bayelsa Court

Daily Trust – Lawyers, including some senior Advocates of Nigeria, yesterday escaped from a stampede caused by armed thugs who invaded the Federal High Court in Yenagoa....

No corps member killed in Gombe attack – NYSC

Premium Times – The management of the National Youth Service Corps on Tuesday said no corps member was killed on election duty in the recent attacks by insurgents in Gombe State.....

'Yahoo Boy': 22yr-old dupes American of N15m

Pulse Nigeria – An attempt to bribe EFCC operatives with N6.9 has landed a suspected internet fraudster, Dumi Osayemi, into the arms of the law.....

Jonathan Wins in Taraba..

Daily Trust – President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has polled aggregate votes of 310,800 in Taraba to defeat Gen.......

Presidential election results for Ebonyi state - PDP wins

linda ikeji – As announced by Prof. Ahaneku, VC Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, RO for Ebonyi stateAA - 426ACPN - 1214AD - 1,133ADC - 2,704APA - 2,452APC - 19,518CPP - 2,345HOPE - 989KOWA - 913NCP - 1,890PDP - 323,653....

Banks lock out customers in Bayelsa

Punch – There seems to be a subdued tension in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as a fallout of the ongoing announcement of the results of the Presidential poll.....

Rivers: Allegations not enough to cancel elections- Jega

Daily Independent – Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the petition submitted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleging electoral malpractices....

Presidential election results for Rivers state - PDP wins

linda ikeji – As announced by Prof Etu-Efeotor, VC Federal University of Petroleum Resources, RO for Rivers AA -1066AD - 1,104ACPN - 525ADC - 1031 APA - 513APC - 69,238CPP - 40HOPE -542KOWA - 2274NCP - 565PDP - 1,487,075 (PDP wins)....

Seven Killed in Bauchi Attack - Police

Daily Trust – The Bauchi State Police Command has said that seven people were killed when gunmen attacked Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.....

Lagos Workers Flee Office Over Attack Rumour

Daily Trust – There was confusion at the Lagos State secretariat, Ikeja, following rumour of planned attack by hoodlums. Civil servants were seen hurriedly fleeing....

Shocks, Surprises in Senate As Ngige, Adeyemi, Others Lose Seats

The Guardian – EXPRESSIONS of shock, surprises pervaded the Senate yesterday as election results so far declared by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) indicated the failure of some prominent Senators to get re-elected.....

Orubebe Accuses Jega Of Being Tribalistic, Selective And Partial

CHANNELS TV – Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe on Tuesday accused the Chairman of the Independent National electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega of being ” tribalistic....

Osun: Senatorial Candidate Escapes Assassination

Daily Times – Suspected gunmen allegedly attacked the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Osun East, Prince Francis Fadahunshi....

Rivers Govt. declares Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew

The Guardian – Mr George Feyii, the Secretary to the State Government, said in a statement in Port Harcourt that the curfew would be effective from 7.00 p.m.....

Aliyu looses senatorial election in Niger

The Guardian – IN the results so far released, incumbent governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu of the PDP is on verge of being defeated in the Niger East Senatorial District election....

UK, US raise concern at Nigeria election rigging

News24 – The United Kingdom and United States raised concern at the possibility of rigging during the votes collation process. The concern follows a largely peaceful election held over the weekend.....

Gunmen Attack Tafawa Balewa Town

Leadership – Four insurgents and three vigilante members were killed when unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members yesterday attacked Tafawa Balewa and Jitar town in Bauchi State.....

Polls: Dokpesi Escapes Death In Edo

Leadership – The chairman emeritus of Daar Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi has recounted how he escaped being killed in Auchi, Edo State.....

Troops rescue terror victims, unearth caches in Borno

News24 – Hostages that local troops have rescued from the clutches of the Boko Haram sect are receiving medical assistance. On Monday evening, troops reported they had rescued a number of women....

Japan emerges as biggest Asian investor in Nigeria

BusinessDay – Over two thirds of all Japanese-led deals over the past decade have focused on Nigeria, says global law firm, Linklaters LLP.......

Presidential Election: APC wins 10, PDP 9 states so far

The Nation – The All Progressives Congress candidate General Muhammadu Buhari is ahead of the president Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential election result so far announced....

Minister Stella Oduah wins Anambra North Senatorial

TV360 – Nigeria's Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has won the Anambra North Senatorial seat after beating out other candidates in Saturday's National Assembly elections.....

Cancel election in seven states - PDP tells INEC

DailyPost – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to cancel presidential and National Assembly elections in seven states....

Buhari gains early lead..

Times LIVE – Nigerian presidential challenger Muhammadu Buhari recorded thumping majorities in key northern states yesterday as the US and Britain expressed concerns about meddling with the vote count.....

US need to copy Nigeria's PVC –Ambassador

TV360 – The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, has applauded the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to use the Permanent Voter Card in the general elections....

Ogun banks panic, shut doors over election results

punch – Banks in the Ogun State capital, Abeokuta, hurriedly shut their doors against customers around 3pm on Monday....

Jonathan beats Buhari in all C’ River LGAs

punch – Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s election, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is coasting home to victory in all the local government areas of Cross River State.....

Mark Wins Senate Seat, Defeats Former NANS President

Leadership – There is jubilation in Otukpo, the headquarters of the Benue South senatorial district, following the declaration of Senate President David Mark (PDP) as the winner....

APC's Kwankwaso Wins Kano Central Senatorial Seat

Premium Times – Governor Rabi'u Kwankwaso of Kano State has won the Kano Central Senatorial District election held Saturday.....

Two Siblings Die, Six Injured in Lagos Fire

Daily Trust – Two children of same parents died yesterday in an early morning fire that engulfed a house at Igbo Efon, in Lekki area of Lagos State.....

Women Fleeing Boko Haram Give Birth In Bush

Leadership – Two pregnant women gave birth to babies in the bush yesterday morning while fleeing from suspected Boko Haram insurgents....

Corrupt INEC Official Nabbed in Ondo State

Nigerian Bulletin – A collation officer in Idanre LGA of Ondo State was yesterday arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly mutilating a result sheet....

INEC: Buhari wins Ondo state

The News – Maj. General Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the election in Ondo State.....

Buhari Wins Presidential Election In Kwara

Leadership – The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has been declared winner of the Saturday's presidential election in Kwara state.....

Jonathan leads Buhari in Baylesa

Premium Times – President Goodluck Jonathan has taken the lead in the presidential election results released so far in his home state of Bayelsa.....

Buhari Floors Jonathan In Oyo

Leadership – The presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari in the last Saturday's presidential election, has floored president Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party....

Buhari overtakes Jonathan in Benue

The Punch – All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), has overtaken President Goodluck Jonathan in Benue State....

Tiwa Savage expecting baby boy while Dr Sid expects a girl

Thenet.ng – It is no longer news that Mavin superstars, Tiwa Savage is pregnant with her first child while Dr Sid and his wife, Simi Osomo are also expecting their first baby.....

Dangote Cement commences operations in Senegal, Cameroon

Global Cement – Dangote Cement's new plants in Senegal and Cameroon have commenced operations. Dangote Cement plants in Ethiopia and Zambia are expected....

APC, Others Condemn Election Process In Anambra

CHANNELS TV – Issues and complaints have continued to trail the March 28 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in Anambra State, as collation of results is concluded....

Amokachi pleased with Bafana draw

Sport24 – Nigeria assistant coach Daniel Amokachi was pleased with a draw following their friendly international clash against Bafana Bafana on Sunday.....

Bukola Saraki Decleared Winner Of Kwara Senatorial Seat

CHANNELS TV – The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected as the Kwara central senatorial seat....

3 die in Lagos boat accident

The Guardian – Three persons died in a boat mishap in the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday.....

Jonathan wins Ekiti State

Nigerian Observer – Briefing newsmen at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office ,Ado Ekiti yesterday,the Chief Returning Officer for the Presidential election for Ekiti State....

PDP wins 3 senate seats, 5 Reps in Ekiti

Daily Trust – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the results of three senate, and five House of Representatives seats in Ekiti state.....

Buhari Leading in 10 Lgas of Borno

Premium Times – Collation of results of Saturday's presidential election is underway at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Maiduguri....

Ifeanyi Uba, Obijackson, Fight at INEC Collation Centers

Daily Times – At least 5 persons including 2 policemen and the Group Managing Director of NESTOIL PLC, Dr. (Sir) Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi sustained serious injuries on Sunday in a fight between him and the Director of Transformation....

APC Wins Two House of Reps Seat in Lagos

Premium Times – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winners of Lagos Island Federal Constituencies 1 and 2....

PDP, APC battle for Lagos LGA

The Punch – Results emerging from some polling units in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have indicated that the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress were running neck and neck....

Lack of PVC stops Oyo voters from voting

The Punch – Voters at three polling units in Afijio council area of Oyo State were unable to vote on Saturday because the Independent National Electoral Commission did not supply their Permanent Voter Cards....

Nigeria Decides: APC rejects Enugu results as PDP sweeps polls

DailyPost – The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to cancel the entire result of the 2015 Presidential....

PDP Unsettles APC In Nasarawa, Jonathan In The Lead

Leadership – Results so far released in the presidential polls in Nasarawa State indicates that President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken lead....

INEC blasts Rivers Gov. Amaechi

News24 – The Independent National Electoral Commission has blasted the governor of Rivers State Chibuike Amaechi for refusing to participate in Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections.....

Supreme Court Upholds Akpabio's Election

Premium Times – The Supreme Court on Friday confirmed Godswill Akpabio as the validly-elected governor of Akwa Ibom State in a unanimous decision that brought to a close a four-year....

Polls: Death Toll Rises to Three in Osun

Daily Times – No fewer than three persons have lost their lives and over 17 injured during the Saturday elections that held in Osun State.....

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority earned N15.8bn

The Punch – The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority on Sunday said it earned a net income of N15.8bn in the 2014 financial year.....

Military Battles Boko Haram Near Bauchi

CHANNELS TV – Nigerian troops on Sunday engaged scores of Boko Haram fighters in a fire fight near the city of Bauchi, North East Nigeria.....

David Mark Expresses Worry Over Card Reader

CHANNELS TV – The Senate President, David Mark has expressed worry over the performance of the card readers which failed to capture bio-data of voter card holders....

Katsina state Police commissioner dies

linda ikeji – The Nigeria Police has announced the death of Alhaji Muhammad Hurdi (pictured middle above), the Katsina State commissioner of police.....

Oyegun loses ward to PDP in Edo

punch – National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Odigie-Oyegun, lost his ward to the People's Democratic Party in Saturday's Presidential elections.....

PDP accuses APC of posting fake results

Daily Independent – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday accused the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) of posting fake results of the presidential....

Buhari did not win my ward – Fani Kayode

Daily post – The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party's Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani Kayode has refuted the report that he lost his ward....

Result sheet missing as security agents fight in Ekiti

Punch – There was commotion at the Local Government Collation Centre in Ijero Ekiti on Sunday as security agencies fight with election officers....

DPO in ballot boxes snatching scandal in Niger State

Daily post – A senior police officer {names withheld, who is also the Divisional Police Officer attached to Magama Local Government area of Niger State, has been accused of snatching four ballot boxes....

Jonathan's Aide Stoned in Kano, Escapes Lynching

Nigerian Bulletin – President Goodluck Jonatha's Senior Special Assistant on School Agriculture, Dr. Baraka Sani, on Saturday in Kano escaped death....

INEC officials killed by unknown gunmen

OMG Nigeria – Two INEC officials were killed by unknown gunmen at Nafada/Dukku federal constituency in Gombe state today.....

Election Not Held In 18 Wards In Yobe State

CHANNELS TV – The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Yobe State, north-east Nigeria, Mr Habu Zarma, has confirmed that elections were not held in 18 wards in Gaidam Local Government Areas....

Thugs burn INEC offices in Rivers

News24 – It is alleged that political thugs burned down an Independent National Electoral Commission offices in Emohua local government area in Rivers State....

APC supporters besiege INEC office, demands cancellation

Premium Times – Hundreds of thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday besieged the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Port Harcourt....

APC Supporters Protest In Rivers State

CHANNELS TV – Protest Some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State in southern Nigeria are protesting against the conduct of Saturday's election in the state....

Police Parade Okorocha's Aide, 5 Others Over Arms Possession

The Guardian – THE Imo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Austin Evbakhavbokun, on Friday, paraded the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Okechukwu Okorocha....

Nigeria reopens borders..

StarAfrica – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has been directed by the government to reopen the land and sea borders with other countries at noon on Sunday....

Denrele Edun: Celebrity prepares for marriage

Pulse Nigeria – Shortly after his latest fashion stunt, Denrele has revealed that he is getting married soon........

Card reader: Fashola absolves INEC

News24 – Lagos State governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has refused to blame Independent National Electoral Commission for card readers hitches....

Poll Officials Escape Lynching In Anambra

Leadership – Anxious voters almost lynched electoral officials at Umunankwo/ Mputu ward in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State for arriving late to the polling unit.....

Afenifere Spokesman: We're Vindicated by Accreditation Hitches

THISDAY Live – The National Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, yesterday noted that the civil society groups that had cautioned against the application of the Card....

Card Reader Hiccups, National Embarrassment – PDP

Leadership – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the poor working of the PVC card readers in the Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections across the country could have been avoided....

Glo Honours Enyeama On 100 Cap For Eagles

Complete Sports – Telecoms giants Globacom on Thursday honoured Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama as he continues to celebrate his landmark 100 caps....

Amaechi boycotts voting

Premium Times – The Rivers State governor, and Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Rotimi Amaechi, did not vote in Saturday's presidential and parliamentary elections....

APC wins in Obasanjo's ward

News24 – It has been revealed that the All Progressives Party has won in Ward 11, polling unit 2 in Abeokuta where Former President Olusegun Obasanjo cast his vote....

Eagles, Bafana friendly gets new kickoff time

SuperSport – Nigeria's international friendly against South Africa will now kickoff by 3:30 pm local time on Sunday.....

Nigeria voters return to polls

Independent Online – Voters unable to cast their ballot because of technical problems in Nigeria's general election returned to the polls on Sunday....

Suspected thugs hijack election materials in Bayelsa

Daily Independent – Yenagoa Political thugs suspected to be supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday hijacked election materials including ballot boxes....

Card reader rejects Yuguda’s thumb print in Bauchi

Daily Independent – The Bauchi State Governor Mallam Isa Yuguda thumb finger was rejected by the card reader machine......

Card reader fails to accredit Ekweremadu, Wife

Daily Independent – The Card Reader deployed at Amachara Mpu Ward 010 in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu state, at the Saturday's presidential and National Assembly polls, failed to accredit the Deputy President of the Senate....

Heavy rain disrupts voting in parts of Lagos

Daily Independent – Voting was momentarily halted in Ogba and neighbouring parts of Lagos due to a sudden downpour that got voters scampering for shelter.....

One dies as PDP, APC supporters clash in Osun

Punch – There was panic in Ikirun, Osun State, on Saturday as the presidential election was ongoing when supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress clashed.....

INEC official, Okadaman die in fatal road accident

LindaIkeji – A female adhoc staff of INEC died in a fatal bike accident this morning March 28th along Obussa-Ebonyi road, in Oju local government area of Benue state....

Terry G– “I Don't Take Hard Drugs Anymore..

Information Nigeria – In contrast to what most people believe about the Benue born singer, Terry G has stated in a new chat with Saturday Beats that he stopped using hard drugs....

Card reader delays voting in Nasarawa

The Guardian – The independent national electoral commission INEC went through hurdles today, Saturday, as it battled with it's card readers in most of the polling units in Nasarawa state....

Tears as people displaced by Boko Haram reunite

Premium Times – Some persons displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, Saturday, shed tears of joy as they were reunited with their family members and relations during accreditation....

Voters Fume Over Late Arrival of INEC in Kaduna

Daily Trust – Official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived late with their voting materials at the Kujama Close polling unit in Narayi, Chikun LGA of Kaduna....

INEC orders manual accreditation as card readers fail

TV360 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered all its officers across the country to identify voters using manual accreditation due to issues with the card reader.....

INEC Restores Hacked Website

THIS DAY – The official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) hacked in the early hours of Saturday, thereby making inaccessible, has been restored.....

Nigeria's Electoral Commission Extend Election To Sunday

Naija247 – Nigeria's electoral commission says voting has been extended to Sunday in areas where there have been problems with the accreditation process.....

President Jonathan arrives in home town for election

News24 – President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived his home town at Otuoke ahead of the 2015 presidential election of Saturday, March 28.....

US Marines In Ghana in Anticipation of Nigeria's Post-Election

Nigerian Bulletin – The Nation reports that America is preparing for a likely crisis in Nigeria after the elections due to hold on Saturday.....

Nigeria Reopens Sea Borders

Daily Trust – The Federal government has reopened all the country's sea borders barely twelve hours after closing them down along with all land borders....

Shares rise as domestic investors bet on smooth election

Naija247news – Nigerian stocks climbed for the sixth straight session on Friday, as domestic investors snapped up shares betting a presidential election due on Saturday would go smoothly.....

INEC deploys 45000 workers in Kano ahead of polls

TV360 – As part of its efforts to ensure that Nigeria's Presidential election conducted hitch free, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Kano state, Munkaila Abdullahi says over 45,000 adhoc staff have been deployed....

Robbers Invade Five Banks, Kill Manager, Five Others

THISDAY Live – Armed robbers On Wednesday evening invaded the ancient town of Owo, headquarters of Owo, Local Government Area of Ondo, state killing a bank manager, his assistant....

6000 Police men To Monitor Elections In Imo State

CHANNELS TV – The Nigeria Police has deployed over 6,000 officers to monitor Saturday's presidential elections across the 27 Local Government Areas in Imo State.....

Three Injured As Tanker Explodes At Filling Station

Daily Trust – Three people were seriously injured and no fewer than 10 vehicles were burnt yesterday when a tanker loaded with petrol exploded at the Afcon Petrol Station in Lekki, Lagos.....

Fire Destroys Part of Abuja High Court

THISDAY Live – The fire, which was said to have lasted for about two hours destroyed completely the equipment, documents and other office items in the Probate Section....

EFCC denies freezing Father Mbaka's accounts

Information Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that they froze the accounts of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka.....

36204 Security Personnel for Lagos Polls

Daily Trust – No fewer than 36,204 personnel from the police, army, navy, Air Force, DSS, Immigration and Civil Defence are to be deployed for Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections....

Police Redeploys 17 Senior Officers for 2015 Polls

The Guardian – THE Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, yesterday redeployed senior police officers to coordinate the different zonal command of the force for the period of the elections.....

Protesters demand 'defection fee' from Ondo deputy Gov

News24 – The Akoko youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were yesterday protesting over the N500m "defection fee" being allegedly paid to the Deputy Governor of Ondo state....

Several Terrorists Killed As Military Recaptures Gwoza

CHANNELS TV – Nigerian Military on Friday said they have recaptured Gwoza, one of the towns under Boko Haram attack in Borno state.....

Court Restrains EFCC, ICPC, NIA from Arresting Sokoto Officials

THISDAY Live – Federal High Court Sokoto, presided by Justice Rilwanu Muhammed, yesterday restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission(ICPC)....

Experts See Nigeria's Rain Forecast Will Hurt Cocoa Crop

Naija247news – Nigeria's rainy season will last longer than usual, the country's weather agency predicted, raising concerns that floods and disease will damage the nation's cocoa crop.....

Arik Air passesngers stranded at UK Heathrow airport

Information Nigeria – According to passengers of Arik Air who reached out to LIB, they said they have been stuck at UK's Heathrow Airport since Wednesday March 25th because the airline cancelled their flights....

Nigeria's oil exports hit 2.05mn bpd in 2014

Oil Review Africa – IEA said that India is now the largest importer of Nigeria's oil, purchasing 370,000 bpd or 18 per cent of its total crude exports in 2014.....

Nigerian Gospel Artist To Be Executed In Indonesia

360Nobs – Okwudili Ayotanze is be executed with two other Nigerians, Jamiu Owolabi Abashin who was caught smuggling Heroin, and Silvester Obiekwe.....

Vincent Enyeama to miss his 101st cap against South Africa

ynaija – Vincent Enyeama Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama, will miss Sunday's international friendly with South Africa, with a back problem.....

Police Rescue Zamfara Emir From Kidnappers

Information Nigeria – After spending five days in the hands of his abductors, the Emir of Bukkuyum in Zamafara State, Alhaji Muhammadu Usman, was in the wee hours of Wednesday rescued by men of the Nigerian Police.....

Mbu Warns Against Violence, Denies Shooting Order

Daily Trust – The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zone 2, Mr Joseph Mbu, yesterday warned those with the intention of causing trouble during Saturday's presidential election to stay away....

FG Denies Boko Haram Seized 500 Children..

CHANNELS TV – The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied that the Islamist group, Boko Haram, abducted 500 children from the town of Damasak in Borno State, north-east of the country.....

Thugs On Rampage In Oshodi, Parts Of Lagos..

CHANNELS TV – Hoodlums wielding guns, axes, machetes and other dangerous weapons have gone on rampage in the Oshodi, Mushin, Maryland and Costain areas of Lagos State....

Lagos: Fire at Ascon filling station..

The Guardian – At around 2:25 PM today, fire erupted at the ASCON Filling Station on Admiralty Road in Lekki Phase 1. According to eye witnesses, the fire may have started from the long line of cars....

Babangida Condemns PDP's Silverbird TV Documentary

Naija247news – General Babangida, who spoke while referring to an alleged one- hour documentary aired by Silverbird Television on Tuesday night; March 24, 2015 in a statement issued by his media office in Minna....

Ogun PDP Storm INEC Office In Protest

Information Nigeria – Peoples Democratic Party members in Ogun State in their hundreds on Wednesday held a peaceful protest over the non-issuance of their Permanent Voters Cards at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission....

2 Al Jazeera journalists detained for 'loitering' near Boko Haram areas

Ibtimes.co.uk – Two Al Jazeera journalists have been detained by Nigerian military for "loitering" in areas where military operations are ongoing against Boko Haram terrorists.....

Army To Grant Scholarships To Children Of Slain Soldiers

360Nobs – The Nigerian Army has reportedly decided to sponsor over 1,000 children of soldiers who were killed during the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents.....

Kidnapped Ogun girl sold in Libya

News24 – Police have discovered that a 15-year-old schoolgirl from Ogun who was kidnapped in the Lagos State was sold in Libya....

Ondo Deputy Governor defects from PDP to APC

Pulse Nigeria – Alhaji Ali Olanusi reportedly made the move from the ruling party to the opposition party, today, March 26....

Keshi signs new contract to coach Super Eagles

Times LIVE – Keshi has not had a permanent contract since steering the country to the second round of the World Cup in Brazil.....

Nigeria set to join polio free nations

The Guardian – All is now set for Nigeria to join league of polio free Nations globally. The Minister of Health, Dr. Khaliru Hassan disclosed....

9ice: Artiste changes name of record label

Pulse Nigeria – 9ice is set to drop three new singles next month. One of the singles 'Familete' is produced by his longtime producer ID Cabasa.....

Shell reopens Nigeria's Nembe Creek oil pipeline

Reuters Africa – Royal Dutch Shell reopened the Nembe Creek oil pipeline on Thursday after planned maintenance, a Shell spokeswoman said in an email.....

Uganda spoil Enyeama's 100th cap for Nigeria

BBC Sport – Goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama became only the second Nigerian to win 100 caps but his celebrations were spoilt as Uganda won 1-0 in Uyo.....

Rita Dominic spotted with 'engagement' ring

Thenet.ng – Rita Dominic set tongues wagging and eyes popping recently as she attended two separate events, spotting a beautiful ring on her 'official finger.....

Nigeria 0 Uganda 1: Late winner sours Enyeama landmark

Sport LIVE – Vincent Enyeama's 100th Nigeria appearance proved an unhappy one for the goalkeeper as Uganda picked up a 1-0 win at the Akwa Ibom Stadium.....

INEC, Party Agents Inspect Ballot Papers, Card Readers

P.M. News – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and agents of political parties have been invited to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to inspect sensitive election materials....

At Least 7000 Persons Flee Bama Town

CHANNELS TV – At least 7000 persons have been evacuated from Bama town of Borno State in north-east Nigeria. The evacuees, mostly women and children fled from the Boko Haram....

Nigeria election: Borders closed

BBC News – Nigeria has ordered the closure of all its land and sea borders ahead of Saturday's tightly contested elections. Intelligence reports indicated that foreigners planned to cross....

CBN Goes After Landlords, Schools Collecting Payment In Dollars

NAIJ.COM – The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday March 24, frowned at the growing practice of trading goods and services in foreign currencies instead of the Naira....

Soldiers recover Pulka, Borno from terrorists

Pulse Nigeria – The town, a major one in the state, was recaptured by soldiers on Saturday, March 21, according to military sources.....

INEC accredits 11 embassies, others as monitors

DailyPost – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday said 11 embassies were among the 107 domestic and international observers it has accredited to monitor the 2015 general elections....

Lagos: More Than 500 APC Members Defect To PDP

360Nobs – Reports have emerged that about 500 members of the All Progressives Party, APC, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Lagos State.....

Lawyers In Edo Threaten To Sue Oshiomhole

Leadership – Lawyers in Edo State yesterday threatened legal action against the state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, for alleged continued disobedience of the court order....

Jonathan Promises To Create Additional States

NAIJ.COM – President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said he would create new states in the South-East if re-elected.....

10 EBSU students hospitalized after abacha meal

Gbooza – No fewer than 10 students of Ebonyi State University, EBSU, Abakaliki, were last weekend hospitalized at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, FETHA, after eating African salad, popularly known as abacha.....

Psquare, Flavour to miss presidential election

News24 – Psquare and Flavour are set to headline the Dance Afrique concert in London on March 28. The artists shared the posters of the event on their Instagram pages recently.....

Electric Car Production Begins In Nigeria Next Year

The Streetjournal – Nigerians are set to reap the dividend of the federal government's new auto policy as the first electric cars assembled in Nigeria will debut by 2016.....

Lagosians seek sanctions for corruption at local level

The Guardian – Prisons Copy IT is a known fact that many Lagosians are victims of corruption at the community and local government level, but there are few opportunities and fora for them to narrate their experiences....

CBN Raises Concerns Over Economy's Partial Dollarisation

CHANNELS TV – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has raised concerns over the partial dollarisation of the nation's currency....

Strike: Doctors in Lagos hospitals offer emergency services

Naija247news – Skeletal activities were on Tuesday being rendered in both the Federal and Lagos State Government-owned hospitals in Lagos as the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) embarked on sympathy strike....

MI: Rapper acquires N23M Mercedes G-wagon

Pulse Nigeria – The Chairman, M.I Abaga is the owner of a brand new white Mercedes G-wagon. The 'bad belle' rapper took to his Instagram page to celebrate his reaching 100k Instagram followers by buying himself a brand new car that costs about N23M.....

Atiku, Kwankwaso are Buhari's greatest enemies – Lamido

P.M. News – Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state has revealed that the greatest enemies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari are fellow presidential aspirants, Atiku....

IGP Warns Voters Not To Wait At Polling Units

CHANNELS TV – The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has again warned voters not to remain at the polling centers after casting their votes on Saturday.....

Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northern Nigeria town - residents

The Star Online – Residents in the northern Nigerian town of Damasak said on Tuesday that Boko Haram militants kidnapped more than 400 women and children as they left the town, which was freed by troops....

Pakistan Commends Nigeria Military Over Success Against Boko Haram

Leadership – The Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lt.-Gen. Ashraf Saleem (rtd), on Monday night commended the Nigerian Armed Forces over the recent achievements recorded against Boko Haram.....

How I almost married a Boko Haram fighter

The News – Ladi Apagu, a female victim of the Boko Haram insurgency, told Chika Oduah from St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Yola, Adamawa State, North-eastern Nigeria this pathetic story.....

Five Killed in Taraba Village Attack

Daily Trust – Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen yesterday killed five persons and injured many others during an attack on Ananum village in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State.....

LASU Shuts Down Indefinitely Over Elections

SaharaReporters – The school also stated that students and staff are, therefore, advised to vacate the campus immediately, stressing that the date of resumption will be announced later.....

2 Female Suicide Bombers Die in Borno

Bella Naija – Two female suicide bombers on Sunday died after the explosives strapped on them were accidentally detonated before they reached their intended location.....

Murdered STV Staff: Four Arrested As Cover Up Is Exposed

Entertainment Express – A new twist has been added to the murder case involving a staff of Silverbird group, Aishat Noble-Mustapha, who was stabbed to death on Saturday March 14th, close to her home in Ogudu in Lagos.....

10 Adamawa APC exco members defect to PDP

News24 – Ten executive committee members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State have dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)....

Man Burns To Death On Third Mainland Bridge

P.M. News – An unidentified commercial motorcyclist popularly called okada was Tuesday morning burnt to death on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, western Nigeria.....

Soludo cleared of polymer bribery scandal

News24 – The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, on Monday absolved the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Professor Charles Soludo of any wrong doing....

Court orders NCC, telecom firms to pay APC N500m

DailyPost – A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission and five others to pay the All Progressives Congress N500 million for unlawfully shutting down the party's presidential campaign fund raising platform.....

2015 elections will be almost perfect – Jega

DailyPost – Prof Jega Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has stated that with the level of preparedness of the Commission, nothing can stop it....

Dangote to expand capacity of new Nigerian refinery

StarAfrica – The Dangote Group has announced plans to increase the capacity of its planned refinery by 200,000 barrels per day or 30.76 percent from the previous 450,000 to 650,000bpd.....

Obong Attah, Don Etiebet dump PDP for APC

The Eagle Online – A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress....

Auto crash claims 7, injures 20 others along Lagos-Ibadan

DailyPost – No fewer than seven persons were killed and 20 others seriously injured in a road mishap that occurred along the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday.....

Court Stops Military Deployment For Elections

Leadership – Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday declared as unconstitutional the planned by the federal government to deploy the military....

Obama Delivers Message To Nigerians

Forbes – With the continent's most populous nation, Nigeria heading for presidential elections coming up this Saturday, the White House released a video of President Barack Obama's message to the people of Nigeria....

703492 voters yet to collect PVC in Oyo - INEC

The Nation – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 703,492 Permanent Voters Card (PVC) are yet to be collected in Oyo State.....

West Brom striker Ideye forced out of Nigeria recall

Tribal Football – West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye has been forced to pull out of Nigeria's squad due to injury.....

Dangote to Inaugurate Cement Factory in Ethiopia

The Reporter – Africa's richest person, Aliko Dangote, is going to inaugurate East Africa's biggest cement factory he built in Ethiopia at a cost of 500 million dollars.....

NIS deports 201 illegal immigrants from Niger

The Punch – The Nigeria Immigration Service said on Sunday in Minna, that it repatriated 201 illegal immigrants in Niger from February to March......

Nigeria Flying Eagles Are African U20 Champions

CHANNELS TV – Nigeria Flying Eagles have emerged Champions of the African Under-20 Championship after beating host, Senegal, with just a goal......

Catholic Bishop Of Bauchi Is Dead

Leadership – The Catholic faithful in Bauchi and Gombe States and the country at large have been thrown into mourning following the death of the Catholic Bishop of Bauchi Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev.....

Amaechi's Deputy Ports To PDP

NAIJ.COM – The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers state chapter may have suffered a severe blow after findings emerged that the deputy governor of the state, Engr.....

Man Hacks Friend to Death Over N100 Debt in Enugu

Nigerian Bulletin – Stephen Eze, A vulcanizer in Udenu LGA, Enugu reportedly killed his 3-year old friend, Ikenna Anayo Omeje, during a dispute over an N100 debt....

Synagogue Collapse: Bodies of six victims still unidentified

Premium Times – A Consultant Pathologist, John Obafunwa, on Friday said forensic examiners have yet to identify the bodies of six victims of the Synagogue Church of All Nations building collapse.....

APC sponsoring those calling for Gani Adams' resignation - OPC

DailyPost – The leadership of Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, on Saturday accused some “expelled members” of the party of working for the All Progressives Congress, APC.....

APC threatens to sue FFK over AlQaeda , ISIS claim

Premium Times – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation has threatened to sue President Goodluck Jonathan campaign spokesperson, Femi Fani-Kayode, for claiming that the APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari....

ASUU-KSU Begins Indefinite Strike

The Guardian – Academic activities on Thursday were paralyzed at the Kogi State University (KSU), as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the institution has begun an indefinite strike....

Fear responsible for petrol scarcity – DSS

DailyPost – The Department of State Services, DSS, yesterday said its investigation has revealed that the current scarcity Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in the Northern states was as a result of fears....

Japan gives UNICEF N750m for displaced Boko Haram victims

The Punch – The United Nations Children's Fund has received a grant of $3.4m (about N750m) from the Government of Japan for Integrated Provision of Life-Saving Emergency Interventions....

Fayose Appeals To Ekiti Varsity Teachers

The Guardian – FAYOSE-OK EKITI State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has appealed to the striking lecturers of the Ekiti State University to return to the classrooms....

A/Ibom Formal Deputy Speaker Hacked To Death In Ukanafun

Leadership – APC Chieftain and former deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly Mr. Okon Uwah was late in the evening on Thursday killed by yet to be identified thugs....

EFCC arrests candidate over N142m scam

The Eagle Online – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Thursday that it had arrested a candidate of the Social Democratic Party for alleged N142 million scam.....

NLC holds parallel delegates' conference in Lagos

DailyPost – The crisis rocking the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took a turn for the worst on Thursday as some members opposed to the results of the March 14 delegates' conference at Eagles Square, Abuja, 2015 held a parallel delegates conference....

Cossy Orjiakor now movie producer

Daily Sun – Boobs star, Cossy Orjiakor, is now a filmmaker. As you read this, the busty actress has hit location and started work on her debut film entitled Power Girls.....

Shell sells Nigerian oil field stake to local firm

Peninsula On-line – Royal Dutch Shell's Nigerian unit has sold its stake in a Niger Delta oil field for $737 million (684 million euros) to a local company, the British energy group said Friday.....

NNPC accuses Sanusi of mixing up figures on alleged missing $20b

The Guardian – AGAIN, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has accused former Central Bank Governor and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido of always mixing up figures on the alleged missing $20billion....

Boko Haram: Bodies Found In Mass Grave At Damasak

CHANNELS TV – A mass grave containing at least 70 bodies has been found in a town recently recaptured from Boko Haram, Niger and Chad soldier report.....

Buhari's Eligibility To Be Determined Next Week

NAIJ.COM – A Federal High Court sitting in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, has moved its ruling to determine its jurisdiction to hear the suit challenging the eligibility of Gen.....

LASU Union leaders insist VC must go

Daily Sun – The meeting summoned by Governor Babatunde Fashola with union leaders of the Lagos State University (LASU) on the crisis rocking the institution ended in a deadlock.....

Brother of OPEC chief Alison-Madueke kidnapped: police

Yahoo News – Gunmen kidnapped the younger brother of Nigeria's oil minister and current OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke in southern Bayelsa state on Thursday....

The Great Sacrifice Tinubu Made For My Husband -Mrs Buhari

Nigerian Bulletin – Aisha Buhari, wife of Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Wednesday said that Bola Tinubu, National leader of the APC sacrificed his ambition....

Jonathan Orders Implementation Of Confab Report

Information Nigeria – President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate implementation of aspects of the national conference report, particularly policy matters that do not require constitution amendment.....

Nigeria to play Uganda after botched Bolivia friendly

Premium Times – The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced that the Super Eagles will now be playing an international friendly match with the Cranes of Uganda in Uyo....

Boko Haram Insurgents Attack Nigerian Border Town

NY Times – Islamist militant group Boko Haram attacked the Nigerian border town of Gambaru Wednesday afternoon, killing at least 10 people, two security sources....

Rivers Kidnappers: UNIPORT lecturer rescued after 9 days

Pulse Nigeria – A lecturer with the University of Port Harcourt Mrs Awala George has been rescued from kidnappers, nine days after her abduction.....

Basketmouth acquires N26M Lexus SUV called Aunty Maria

Pulse Nigeria – Popular comedian, Basketmouth has joined his colleagues as he also splurges millions on a brand new car.....

Heavily pregnant Tiwa Savage twerking in Uganda

thenet.ng – Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has just shared a video of her performance in Uganda from two weeks back. The award winning singer was in Uganda for a couple of days....

Hope rises for new states as FEC okays confab report

Daily Sun – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday okayed the report of National Conference which was held last year.....

Bolivia calls off int'l friendly with Nigeria

StarAfrica – The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has called off next week's international friendly game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium for fear of Islamic terrorist....

Nigeria tame Ghana to reach AYC final

Goal.com – Nigeria continued their impressive and unbeaten run at the 2015 African Youth Championship when they brushed aside Group B runners-up, Ghana, 2-0....

Central, West African leaders to meet over Boko Haram

Reuters – Central and West African states will hold a summit next month to agree a common strategy to combat the Boko Haram insurgency, their leaders said on Wednesday.....

Cleaner who returned N12m gets N7,200 salary increment

DailyPost – Cleaner Josephine Ugwu, a woman who returned N12m naira to the owner at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos will henceforth enjoy N7, 200 salary increment as a reward....

FFK's Bail May Be Revoked As Surety Apply To Withdraw

Naija247news – One Wale Ajisebutu has written to a Federal High Court in Lagos seeking to withdraw as a surety for a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who is facing money laundering charges.....

Switzerland promises to return looted $380m to Nigeria

StarAfrica – Switzerland is to return to Nigeria $380m allegedly looted by ex-military ruler General Sani Abacha. The transfer of the money, which will be conducted under the supervision of the World Bank....

Bakare: I trust Buhari, but I doubt those around him

DailyPost – Convener of the Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Tuesday declared that he trusts the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). He, however, said he was not comfortable with .......

FEC approves main report of 2014 National Conference

WorldStage – Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the main report of the 2014 National Conference.....

Medical Council Seals Health Facilities Over Unethical Practices

Daily Trust – The Federal Government yesterday said it has sealed 15 health facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja over unethical practices.....

Strike paralyses Lagos hospitals

News24 – Activities in most Lagos State government hospitals have been halted due to the ongoing strike by resident doctors under the umbrella of medical guild body....

West Brom's Brown Ideye recalled for Nigeria friendlies

Times of India – Nigeria caretaker coach Daniel Amokachi on Tuesday recalled West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye for friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa.....

Yomi Casual: AY's younger brother buys N5.2m Chevrolet Camaro

Pulse Nigeria – Barely 24 hours after announcing his brother's new acquisition, popular fashion designer, Yomi Casual has acquired a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro....

Cecilia Ibru 'reacquires' forfeited N569bn assets

TheCable – Cecilia Ibru, former CEO of Oceanic Bank International Plc (now part of Ecobank), may have reacquired the properties, assets and shares she forfeited to the federal government.....

Senate approves additional $200m loan for Jonathan

The Punch – The Senate on Tuesday approved the request of President Goodluck Jonathan to raise additional $200m Diaspora Bond from the international capital market.....

NERC Reduces Electricity Tariff, Cuts Off Excessive Charges

THISDAY Live – Following complaints lodged by all classes of consumers in Nigeria's electricity market: residential and industrial consumers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday reviewed the rates....

LASU Staff Throw Sachet Water At VC During Violent Protests

NAIJ.COM – Protesting workers of the Lagos State University (LASU) yesterday threw satchet water at the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Obafunwa and his principal officers....

Yobe, Adamawa Free From Boko Haram – Military

CHANNELS TV – In the words of the Nigerian military, the Boko Haram sect has been cleared from Yobe State, Nigeria's north east region, after the military troops reclaimed the town of Goniri.....

Several injured as explosion hits Enugu

News24 – Several people were injured after an explosion hit the country home of a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Tony Eze....

Fr. Mbaka: "Jonathan, wife planning to kill me"

Premium Times – Ejike Mbaka, the outspoken Enugu-based Catholic priest who used his New Year's message to call on Nigerian to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan, has alleged that the president and his wife, Patience, were planning to assassinate him.....

Lagos heads to Appeal Court over movement on sanitation day

The News – The Lagos State Government is heading to the Appeal Court to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court which cancel restriction of movement of people during the monthly environmental sanitation....

Abacha Loot: Switzerland To Return $380m

CHANNELS TV – Geneva's public prosecutor has said that Switzerland will return to Nigeria about $380 million linked to the former military leader, General Sani Abacha.......

Atiku's Group Declares Support For Jonathan

CHANNELS TV – The political machinery of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the umbrella body, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku (AAA) and People's Democratic Movement (PDM) in six states in the south-west Nigeria has declared their unwavering support for President....

Jonathan meets Jega, security chiefs over polls

News24 – President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof.....

Stowaway on Arik Air raises questions on safety

Daily Sun – Indigenous carrier, Arik Air, risks being sanctioned by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over the dead stowaway man found in the main wheel of its Airbus A345-500 aircraft over the weekend....

Flying Eagles To Play Ghana In AYC Semis

Information Nigeria – Nigeria under-20 national team will face Ghana in the last four of the 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) in Dakar, Senegal on Wednesday.....

Ruggedman Disgraced, Arrested in China

Entertainment Express – It was a show of shame for Nigeria rapper, Ruggedman who is currently on tour in China as his show was interrupted by the Chinese police officers while performing....

CBN, AMCON Probed Over 'Unremitted' N150bn..

Nigerian Bulletin – The Nigerian Senate will on Monday begin an investigation into how the over N150billion assets forfeited by the former Managing Director of the defunct Oceanic Bank Plc....

New NLC leadership demands higher minimum wage

Premium Times – The newly-constituted executive of the Nigeria Labour Congress says it would soon open negotiations with government to demand the immediate review of the current minimum wage....

Islamic cleric arrested for raping teen

News24 – An Islamic cleric, Abdullahi Omobolaji, a.k.a Alfa has been arrested for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 17-year-old teenager, in the Agege area....

Jonathan Meets With Nigerian Entertainment Practitioners

CHANNELS TV – It was a big weekend for entertainers in the country as they got to meet with the Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. Practitioners of different arms of entertainment....

Court Restrains AIT From Airing Anti-Tinubu Documentary

SaharaReporters – The High Court of Lagos State today halted AIT, which is owned by Daar Communications, from broadcasting in any form a documentary on the former Governor of Lagos State....

T.B Joshua predicts plane crash, talks about elections

DailyPost – The Synagogue Church of all Nation (SCOAN) founder, T.B Joshua has revealed certain issues regarding Nigeria and the coming 2015 elections.....

Ex-House Speaker, Ghali Na'Abba, leaves PDP

TV360 – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, has left Nigeria's ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.....

Lagos Sanitation: Court Nullifies Movement Restriction

CHANNELS TV – A Federal High Court in Lagos has proclaimed as unlawful, the restriction of citizens' movement during the environmental sanitation exercise that is been observed in Lagos every month....

SS2 Student loses sight in One Eye after SLAP

Bella Naija – A promising secondary school student is presently facing major challenges with her eyesight after she was slapped by the school principal's secretary.....

Nigerian electoral chief says will not resign

Reuters – The head of Nigeria's electoral commission said on Monday that he would not resign, rejecting calls from some supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan for him to stand down....

PVC: INEC Achieves 81.2% Collection Rate

CHANNELS TV – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has achieved 81.2% distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs.....

Fulani Herds men Kill Scores In Benue State

CHANNELS TV – Fulani herdsmen bearing arms have sacked residence of Egba village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, killing over 90 persons, including women and children....

Boko Haram Burns Nigerian Town as Troops Advance

NDTV – Boko Haram Islamists have set fire to homes in Nigeria's northeast town of Bama that are under their control, forcing residents to flee as troops advance....

2 Policemen caught fighting on camera

Pulse Nigeria – In the absence of crime to fight, two policemen have turned on themselves in front of an office building in Lagos.....

Oyinlola: Ex Governor enrolls for Theology at Open University

Pulse Nigeria – Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has enrolled at the National Open University to study Theology.....

Chinese Workers Abducted in Kogi Regain Freedom

Information Nigeria – Three Chinese workers kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi state, were yesterday released unhurt, police said.....

Nigerian Troops Find Boko Haram Bomb Factory

Breitbart News – Nigerian troops reported this week that they discovered a facility they are describing as a “bomb factory” run by the radical Islamic group Boko Haram in northeast Borno state.....

APC Kogi Governorship Candidate is Dead

Nigerian Bulletin – The APC candidate and his younger brother, Salmanu Aliyu,died in a fatal road accident at Jere town along Kaduna .......

NDLEA uncovers N365m cannabis in Ondo warehouse

The Punch – The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday made its largest seizure of dried weeds that tested positive to cannabis sativa.....

Kwankwaso's Aide, Others Defect To PDP

The Guardian – A SERVING member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Bashir Husain, and the Special Assistant to Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on .......

Presidency blasts Fashola over "irresponsible statement

DailyPost – The Presidency on Friday said it was irresponsible and unintelligent for the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, to have stated that Thursday's deadly robbery in Lekki....

Shettima visits 200000 fleeing Borno citizens in Niger

DailyPost – Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, Saturday visited Niger Republic where he met with about two hundred thousand Nigerians who fled from Malamfatori, Damasak, Baga, Abadam, Mobbar....

Three die, over 20 shops destroyed in Mile 12 fire

The Punch – An early morning inferno on Friday swept through a section of the popular Mile 12 market in Lagos, roasting three persons to death and destroying over 20....

MASSOB Stages Jega-Must-Go Protest

The Guardian – EMBATTLED national leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazurike, is setting the tone for the mobilisation of voters....

Senatorial candidate petitions INEC..

DailyPost – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senatorial candidate in Lagos State, Mr Segun Adewale, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,....

Wabba Emerges NLC President as Ajaero Rejects Results

THISDAY Live – Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Comrade Ayuba Philibus Wabba, has defeated the National Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE)....

NCC May Revoke 115 ISPs Licenses

The Guardian – NCC EXCEPT their current operational status are known, about 115 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in the country risk being declared illegal operators....

Nigeria's Neighbours Profiting From New Automotive Policy

Leadership – The total number of vehicles discharged from Lagos ports have dropped to 8,000 units in January 2015, from 27,000 units in January 2014.....

Nigerian Stowaway Dies on US-bound Arik Air

Nigerian Bulletin – A suspected Nigerian stowaway reportedly died in the undercarriage compartment of an Arik Air aircraft yesterday, Daily Sun reports......

Sultan Of Sokoto Presents Joke Silva With Gift

Entertainment Express – Impressed by role in the forthcoming elections, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar has honoured veteran Nollywood with a present.....

Jonathan's alleged offering of ING's VP slot to Tibunu, absurd – Presidency

Daily Sun – The Presidency has described the allegations by national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, that President Goodluck Jonathan offered him the position of the vice president in an Interim National Government (ING) as absurd....

Tax Evasion: ICPC, NASS Probe Arab Contractors, 114 Others

The Streetjournal – Senators and members of The House of Representatives under the auspices of Anti- Money Laundering and Cyber Security Coalition, AMLCSC, are working with the Independent Corrupt Practices....

Gombe state sells 5 bln naira bond at 16 pct yield

Reuters – Nigeria's northeastern Gombe state has raised 5 billion naira ($25 million) by selling a 7-year bond with a 16 percent yield to help fund new roads and schools....

Interbank rates rise on deposit premium payment

Reuters Africa – Nigerian interbank lending rates more than doubled on Friday to an average of 25 percent from 11.25 percent last week, traders said.....

Kenya Benefits From Low Oil Price As Nigeria Struggles

360Nobs.com – Investors skittish about Nigerian assets as plunging oil prices pummel the West African nation's economy are casting their eyes across the continent to Kenya....

2 years after wedding, 2Shotz welcomes 1st child

Thenet.ng – Nigerian rapper, Williams Oriorha otherwise popularly known as 2Shotz, is now a father. The rapper welcomed his first child, a daughter on Thursday....

Knocks On Mavin Crew For Dismal Performance AT AMVCA

The Guardian – THE Mavin All Stars received a knock from fans for their performance at the recent Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2015 held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.....

Your urine can now be used to generate electricity

Pulse Nigeria – Oxfam says the energy generated by the device is efficient and cheap and it is powered by tiny microbes that feed on urine.....

Cholera Hits FGGC Bayelsa, 11 Students Affected

Nigerian Bulletin – Cholera outbreak has been reported in Federal Government Girls' College, FGGC Imiringi, Bayelsa. According to THIS DAY......

Angelique Kidjo to perform at Etisalat Prize for Literature

News24 – The prestigious event will host a selection of writers, book critics, academicians and other celebrities on March 15 at the Intercontinental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos......

Reps Removes Presidential Powers On Oil Blocs in PIB

Daily Trust – The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has recommended the complete removal of the discretionary powers of the president to grant petroleum licences....

S. Africa denies deploying Military to Nigeria

DailyPost – The Republic of South Africa yesterday denied reports that its military personnel were dispatched to Nigeria to assist in the fight against the Boko Haram.....

Immigration tragedy: Jonathan offers N75m, 35 jobs

Daily Trust – President Goodluck Jonathan has offered N75million and 35 jobs to 15 families whose relations died in the ill-fated Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment tragedy of March 15, 2014.....

Channel O Set To Shut Down..

Information Nigeria – After well over two decades of serving the African continent with good music videos, M-Net is set to shut down Channel O Africa from March 31st.....

Shettima laments demolition of Maiduguri markets

Daily Sun – Gov Kashim Shettima of Borno State has lamented over the demolition of some market stalls and shops in Maiduguri allegedly by the military.....

Okagbare angry over use of image in campaign

The Guardian – Reigning African queen of the tracks, Blessing Okagbare, has expressed sadness over the use of her image and footage by a body said to be working for a presidential candidate....

Pastor files for divorce over adultery

Gbooza – A pastor in Lagos has pleaded with Orile Agege Customary Court to dissolve his marriage as a result of his wife's alleged adultery and neglect......

Senate Approves U.S$53 Oil Benchmark

Premium Times – This was revealed during the presentation of the Committee on Finance report which led to the passage of the harmonised version of the 2015-2017 Medium Term Expenditure Framework.....

Fashola faults Almajiri schools..

WorldStage – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has faulted the establishment of some Almajiri Schools in the North by the Federal Government....

Court Saves Martialled Soldiers From Execution

NAIJ.COM – An Abuja court of appeal has stayed the ordered execution of two of the twelve Nigerian soldiers court martialled by the army authorities last September.....

Female drug trafficker caught hiding drugs in her pp..

Pulse Nigeria – A desperate single mother who direly needed money to pay her house rent and her kid's school fees has been nabbed while trafficking drug she stuffed in her private part.....

NDLEA Discovers House Stocked With Indian Hemp

CHANNELS TV – The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered a house in Akure, where about 20, 000 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa otherwise known as Indian hemp were concealed....

Robbers kill 3 police men in Lagos bank raid

The Guardian – A gang of armed robbers yesterday, invaded a new generation bank near Lekki/Ikoyi Link Bridge, Lekki, Lagos, killing no fewer six persons, among them three policemen.....

Eagles Now World's 41st, Africa's 7th

Leadership – Nigeria has moved up a place to the 41st position in the latest Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) global rankings released on Thursday......

NCC to auction new broadband licence

Daily Sun – Following the need to deepen broadband penetration in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has considered the option of auctioning another frequency licence.....

Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire Turn to Nigeria for Gas

Premium Times – Cote D' Ivoire has sent a formal request indicating its interest in liquefied petroleum gas supplies from Nigeria to support its growing power generation needs.....

Flying Eagles qualify for World Cup

Gbooza – The Flying Eagles have qualified for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, after they defeated Congo 4-1 at the ongoing African Youth Championship.....

41 Ships Carrying Petrol, Goods Expected in Lagos

Daily Trust – Not less than 41 ships are expected to berth at the Lagos Ports Complex in March, the Nigerian Ports Authority has said. In its Daily Shipping Position made available to Daily Trust.....

Troops Dislodge Terrorists From Bauchi Forest

Premium Times – The Nigerian military has achieved yet another feat, dislodging Boko Haram terrorists from Lame/Bura forest between Ningi and Torro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.....

Court stops AIT from airing documentary on APC

Pulse Nigeria – The court also barred the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other stations under the control of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) from further airing the documentary.....

IGP Restores Speaker Tambuwal's Security

Premium Times – The Inspector General of Police, Abba Suleiman, has ordered the restoration of the security detail of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal....

Senate Confirms Obanikoro As Minister

Daily Trust – Nigerian Senate has Wednesday confirmed senator Musliu Obanikoro as a minister following postponements of his confimartion by the legislative body......

Lagos Doctors to Begin Fresh Strike..

The Guardian – DOCTORS in state-own hospitals in Lagos are set to down tools yet again, in protest over unpaid outstandings and persistent casualisation of workers in the health sector......

DNA from African slave reveals their Nigeria origins

The Guardian – RESEARCH have extracted and sequenced tiny bits of genetic material/ Deoxyrinocleic acid (DNA) remaining in the teeth of 300-year-old skeletons in the Caribbean.....

Morocco recalls ambassador to Nigeria..

Gulfnews – Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Nigeria, in a row over whether the president of Nigeria is trying to use the king of Morocco to win over Muslim voters before Nigeria's elections this month.....

Dance queen Kaffy loses her mum..

Pulse Nigeria – Nigerian professional dancer Kaffy, real name Kafayat Shafau-Ameh took to Instagram to mourn the loss of her darling mother......

Additional 170000 PVCs arrive in Ogun

The Punch – The Ogun State chapter of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has taken delivery of an additional 170,000 Permanent Voter Cards from its headquarters in Abuja....

Senators laud military for successes..

News24 – Some senators from the Northeast zone on Tuesday lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces for successes recorded in the fight against insurgency.....

Boko Haram Victims Condemn Offer to Rebuild School

Breitbart – The Nigerian town of Chibok, which became world-famous nearly a year ago as Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls during a physics exam, has condemned the federal government.....

Civil servants, teachers' strike paralyses Ogun

Daily Sun – The three-day warning strike embarked upon by civil servants and teachers in Ogun State yesterday, paralysed activities......

Kwara Govt Orders Arrest of CAN Leaders..

THISDAY Live – Kwara State government has ordered the security agents to arrest and prosecute some leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state for allegedly misleading members of the public....

Fire guts AIT studio in Lagos..

- March 10, 2015

Guardian – THE studio of Daar Communications Plc, owner of the African Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM located at Alagbado area of Lagos, was Monday morning gutted by fire.....

34 killed 42 wounded in another blast in Maiduguri

- March 10, 2015

The Nation – While the residents of Maiduguri metropolis were trying to overcome the shock of the last weekend multiple explosion, the town was again was thrown into another pandemonium....

President Jonathan Appoints New SURE-P Chairman

- March 10, 2015

Nigerian Bulletin – Hours after sacking the former Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme , SURE-P, President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed a new Chairman....

GTBank, Zenith to pay shareholders N106b dividends

The Nation – Nigeria's two most capitalised banks-Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc and Zenith Bank Plc have announced that they recorded pre-tax profit of N236 billion in 2014.....

Agriculture contributes N777bn to economy – FG

The Punch – The Federal Government says the country has earned N777bn from the agricultural sector through its transformation programme......

Taraba: Power Company Slashes Electricity Bills By 50%

Leadership – An official of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company, Mr Hanawa Rufus, said on Monday that the company slashed the bills of customers.....

Terminal operators revenue down by 58%..

The Guardian – Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) on Monday said revenue accruable to its members had dropped by 58 per cent due to slide in naira value and low import....

Yinka Ayefele launches new record label..

Pulse Nigeria – The popular musician, who has waxed over 20 albums in a career spanning 2 decades, made this disclosure in a statement today.....

Davido screams in fear when snake was hung on his neck

Pulse Nigeria – Davido who is curently in Miami tries to be cool when a huge sleeping snake is hung around his neck but screams in fear when the snake woke up.....

Gov. Akpabio Donates N3.5m For Patients On Dialysis

Leadership – Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State yesterday donated over N3million to four patients suffering from kidney failure at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH).....

Kunle Afolayan's October1 shines at AMVCA

The Guardian – IT was a celebration of Kunle Afolayan's latest movie, October 1 at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held on Saturday, at the Eko Hotel.....

Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram..

Reuters – Chad and Niger launched a joint army operation against Boko Haram militants in Nigeria on Sunday.....

Ooni of Ife endorses Jonathan for 2nd term

DailyPost – The re-election quest of President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday at Ile Ife received the royal blessings and prayers of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade.......

Boko Haram announces allegiance to Isis

BBC News – Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), in an audio message posted from the group's Twitter account......

CBN passes vote of confidence on banks

WorldStage – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that the result of its recent top-down stress tests of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) revealed that the banks have adequate capital....

Minister says National Theatre Will Not Be Sold

Leadership – Supervising minister of Information, Chief Edem Duke, said the federal government has no plans to sell the National Theatre located at Iganmu in Lagos, contrary to speculations.....

“I Was Not In Any Way Trying To Seduce The President” – Seyi Shay

Information Nigeria – Apparently, Seyi Shay is being slammed by people all over social media for her performance outfit at the 'Meet the President' event a few days ago. The singer has decided to now speak.....

INEC extends deadline for PVC collection

ChannelsTV – The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has extended the distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by two weeks ........

Suicide blasts hit Maiduguri, 54 killed..

CBS 8 – Four suicide bomb attacks Saturday hit the city of Maiduguri killing at least 54 people and wounding 143 in the heartland of Nigeria's northeastern Islamic uprising, police said....

CNN Celebrates African Comedy with Alibaba

THISDAY Live – The Cable News Network (CNN) will this weekend air the profile of Nigeria's "Alibaba" who is generally referred to as the godfather of Nigerian comedy......

Forex reserves down by 9% to $30.87bln

Reuters – Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves fell 9.04 percent to $30.87 billion by March 4, from $33.94 billion a month earlier, data from the central bank showed on Friday......

Benin Prince Says Oba Did Not Endorse Jonathan

News24 – The Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, has denied endorsing any candidate or political party for any elective position in the forthcoming general elections......

YABATECH student swindles UK woman in online love scam

Pulse Nigeria – YABATECH student, Obiechina, defrauded a Briton of the sum of £54,000 after promising to marry her while pretending to be an American businessman......

FG to Create Employment Portal for PhD Holders

Nigerian Bulletin – The National Universities Commission (NUC) will establish a portal for Ph.D holders in order to facilitate their engagement in the Nigerian university system....

225 polling units, 358 voting centres for card reader tests

Daily Trust – There are 225 polling units and 358 voting centres across the 12 states selected for the card reader tests holding simultaneously today, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday.....

High Court Dismisses TB Joshua's Application..

THISDAY Live – Justice Lateefa Okunnu of a Lagos High Court on Friday dismissed an application filed by the Synagogue Church of All Nations and its founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua against the Coroner's Inquest....

Buhari: I Went To London To Rest..

Information Nigeria – The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Mohammadu Buhari, Friday, arrived Nigeria from the United Kingdom after more than two weeks during which he gave a speech....

Bauchi: Bird Flu kills over 9000 birds..

The Nation – At least 9,208 birds have been killed by the Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as Bird Flu, in three local government areas of Bauchi State.....

Telephone penetration hits 100% mark – NCC

The Punch – The Nigerian tele-density, also known as telephone penetration, has finally hit a 100 per cent mark, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.......

Central Bank To Issue N995 Billion Treasury Bills In Q2

The Punch – The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will issue new treasury bills worth N995.5bn in the second quarter of 2015.......