The Borno State government yesterday said it would publish the names and pictures of the abducted girls, if permitted.
Governor Kashim Shettima spoke yesterday in reaction to a statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader Mrs. Kema Chikwe doubting if the girls were actually…Abducted girls: We can publish names, pictures of victims if permitted, says Borno
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday opened its defence in the ongoing hearing of petitions at the Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Awka, the Anambra State capital, and closed same without calling any witness.
The electoral commission opened its…Anambra Tribunal: INEC Opens, Closes Case Without Witnesses
By Michael Okaili
There was a drama at the ongoing National Conference on Wednesday as drivers and aides of the delegates took to protest over non payment of their allowances.
The protesters also demanded that their names should be included in the lunch and transport arrangement which their boss…National Conference: Drivers, aides protest against non payment of allowances
By Ehi Ekhator
More facts emerged yesterday on why President Goodluck Jonathan fired his political adviser, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak.
Ahmed Gulak
As disclosed by the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, Gulak was sacked for his arrogance and alleged…REVEALED: Why Jonathan fired Ahmed Gulak – PDP Chairman
By Ehi Ekhator
The abduction of the 234 students of Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State is still sparking anger among Nigerians particularly the Senate.
David Mark
Yesterday, David Mark who in February called for dialogue with the insurgents has said that he regretted his…No more dialogue, time for war against Boko Haram – David Mark
Tunde Ajobo, a nutritionist, on Wednesday in Ibadan warned against excessive consumption of junk or fast foods as they are the major causes of obesity in Nigeria.
Mr. Ajobo, who is the Head of Dietetic Department, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, gave the warning while making a…Fast food cause of Nigerians obesity, says nutritionist
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it destroyed more than 1.5 million litres of crude oil along the shores of Gbekbo Creek in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta.
Other products destroyed by the Navy were 203 drums of illegally refined diesel and seven drums of petrol.
The Navy personnel…Oil theft: Nigerian Navy destroys 1.5 million litres of crude
By Ehi Ekhator
Luck ran out of three kidnappers on Wednesday in Ijoko area of Ota in Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State as three kidnappers were set ablaze by angry hoodlums after their victim, Elizabeth Oluwole screamed, alerting the crowed who pounced on the kidnappers.
A witness…3 kidnappers burnt to death as victim scream in Ogun state
P-Square say they quarrel and argue like anyone else.Peter Okoye of P-Square has admitted that there was quarrel between the brothers- Peter, Paul and Jude. He said this in a series of tweets via his Twitter handle, @PeterPsquare.
“@PeterPsquare: We quarrel and argue just as u all do d same with …We quarrel and argue like anyone else – P-Square
About 150 South Africans on Wednesday cast their votes in Nigeria ahead of their national and provincial elections slated for May 7.
The Consul-General of South African High Commission, Mokgethi Monaisa, said in Lagos that “this is the first time South Africans will be voting outside their c…150 South Africans vote in Nigeria
An Upper Area Court in Kado, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a 43-year-old woman, Janet Moses to five months in prison for beating a two-year-old boy to a state of coma.
The judge, Mr Abubakar Sadiq, sentenced Moses after she pleaded guilty to a one count charge of cruelty to a child.
Sadiq,…Woman bags 5 months in prison for beating 2- year-old to coma
By Ehi Ekhator
The Niger state government has said that it has discovered another suspected terrorist Islamic sect with link to the dreaded Boko Haram sect, adding that the government has set up a two-man committee to identity the sect members in order to flush them out of the state.
According…Another terrorist group discovered in Niger State
By Ehi Ekhator
A 33 year old Nigerian citizen, Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi has pleaded guilty in the United State yesterday to charges of providing material support to an Al Qaeda affiliate, and assisting the group in its media and recruitment campaigns.
Appearing before a federal judge in Brooklyn,…Nigerian citizen pleads guilty to providing assistance to Al Qaeda affiliate
Iran coach, Carlos Queiroz will come face to face with Coach Stephen Keshi on June 16 in a Group F opening game of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when his team take on the Super Eagles.
After the World Cup, the Portuguese born Iran trainer has another battle to contend with his Nigerian…Iran coach, a threat to Stephen Keshi
By Rotimi Fasan
ITis indeed pertinent to ask if President Goodluck Jonathan, the armed forces over which he presides as Commander-in-Chief, and other security agencies, will go after the terrorists that abducted more than 200 teenage girls into their hideout in Sambisa Forest, in Borno…Will Jonathan go to Sambisa forest?
Al Jazeera Media Network has submitted an official notification of dispute to the interim Egyptian government. The network says it is relying on a Bilateral Treaty signed between the country in which it is headquartered, Qatar, and Egypt as the basis for its decision.
Al Jazeera has estimated…Al Jazeera estimates losses in excess of $150 million
Mrs. Alison-Madueke sought “an order of interim injunction restraining the Respondents whether by themselves, their members, committee, or agents from summoning or directing.”
Premium Times – A judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied issuing any order barring the House of Rep…Diezani Jet scandal: Judge denies issuing order barring Reps probe
Amaka Igwe, one of Nigeria’s foremost film producers, writer, director and a leading player in the motion picture industry, is dead.
This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by The Nigerian Entertainment (NET).
The statement said that Amaka died on Monday night in Enugu after a…Amaka Igwe, renowned Nollywood Movie Producer is Dead
By Ehi Ekhator
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has fired his Special Adviser, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak with immediate effect.
The President thanked him for his services to the administration and wishes him success in his future eneavors
His replacement will…Breaking: President Jonathan fires Ahmed Gulak
By Ehi Ekhator
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Deziani Alison-Madueke has through the court, issued a restraining order, stopping House of Assembly from investigating an alleged N10 billion jet charter services scam.
Minister of Petroleum, Alison-Madueke and NNPC GMD, Andrew Yakubu
House…N10bn jet scam: Court order House of Reps to stop Alision-Madueke Investigation
By Ehi Ekhator
Last year All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in Anambra State, Senator Chris Ne told the governorship tribunal in Awka that he decided not to report his political opponent, Governor Willie Obiano’s multiple voter’s registration to the police as his…Why i didn’t tell police of Obiano forged voter’s card to the police – Ngige
Alamieyeseigha: “I went to President (Olusegun) Obasanjo. I even accused him that he is the chief bunkerer, that he should not call me again. I also accused him that those that are involved are also sitting in this arena and if he pushed me beyond that I am going to mention names. It became so h…National Conference: Alamieyeseigha attacks Obasanjo, calls him chief oil thief
The All Progressives Congress, APC has commended the suspension of the rally scheduled to be held in Adamawa State today (Tuesday) by the People Democratic Party, PDP due to the current mood of the country, including the abduction of the 234 school girls in Chibok, Borno State.
Lai Mohammed,…Lai Mohammed hails Jonathan for suspending Adamawa rally
Chibok – The community where the 234 girls were abducted from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, and their parents are still living in shock over the sudden disappearance of their children.
The Parents and the elders in the community have yesterday expressed disappointment…Abducted girls in Chibok: FG has disappointed us – Parents cry out
By Ehi Ekhator
The Federal Government has said yesterday that Boko Haram insurgents came up as a result of the coming Presidential election in 2015 as people are fighting for power using different necessary means.
This was made known by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in an…Boko Haram came up because of 2015 – Okonjo-Iweala
