Widely ignored by the media, anti-Balaka is forcing CAR Muslims to worship privately or convert at gunpoint. Muslims are only newsworthy when behind
Convert or die: Ethnic cleansing in Central African Republic
Electricity Restored in towns destroyed by Boko Haram
The management of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) in North-east has, on Tuesday, announced that it has fully restored electricity in all
Anambra South PDP Leaders Reaffirm Suspension of Olisa Metuh
We the party leaders of Anambra South Senatorial Zone and Nnewi-North LGA where Olisa Metuh hails from unequivocally reiterate and reaffirm and uphold the
Bayelsa Poll: Alaibe, Lokpobiri, Inokoba, others are covetous – Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that those who defected from the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three days ago were greedy and selfish politicians.
Katsina Governor Begins Probe of Predecessor, Shema
*As State House of Assembly approves N2b CBN loan*
Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari has commenced probe of the immediate past governor,
Indonesia official says missing plane is ‘totally destroyed’
JAYAPURA (Indonesia) – An Indonesian passenger plane that went missing two days ago was destroyed when it slammed into a mountain, killing all 54 people on board, the country’s top rescue official said.
Rivers PDP, INEC Attempt to Smuggle Ballots Materials into Tribunal
[Felix Obuah, Rivers PDP chairman]
Credible report reaching me now reveals that unscrupulous Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] officials in Rivers State in connivance with Peoples
Okigbo Assumes new life in ‘Words over Bonfire!’
[Amu-nnadi and Odili at ‘Words over Bonfire!’]
Christopher Okigbo metaphorically rose from the dead in his native Ojoto when six Nigerian poets sought to invoke his genius in a colourful ceremony held on the eve
Political Killing: Coalition Orders Probe of South-South PDP Chieftain
[Dr. Cairo Ojougboh]
Protest rocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters yesterday over the continued stay of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh as the party Vice Chairman in South
Olisa Metuh, Emeakayi’s suspension is irrevocable and irreversible – PDP
[Olisa Metuh]
Our attention has been drawn to an attempt by Olisa Metuh and Ken Emeakayi to twist facts in Anambra state, a failed diversionary attempt primarily aimed at
ECOWAS stakeholders seek conflict prevention framework
Stakeholders of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF) are agreed that taking full ownership of the project is one major way of ensuring greater
President Buhari orders review of economic policies before 2016 budget
State House Press Release – President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday in Abuja that he will gladly reverse or abandon some inherited economic policies if doing so will lead to the creation of more jobs for Nigerians.
Succour for IDPs Remains One of Our Top Priorities – Buhari
[President Muhammadu Buhari]
State House Press Release – The resettlement and comfort of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) will remain a top priority of the Federal Government, President
Treasury Single Account: El-Rufai gives deadline to banks
[Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai]
Kaduna State Government has issued formal notices to banks to close state’s account and remit balances to the Central Bank of Nigeria latest Friday 21 August, 2015.
Boko Haram attack kills seven in Borno village
Boko Haram extremists on Monday raided a village in restive northeast Nigeria’s Borno state near the border with Niger, killing seven people, elombah.com has learnt.
Customs Boss Quits Buhari’s Administration
[Ex-CG of Nigeria Customs, Dikko Abdullahi]
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation letter of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service [NCS], Dikko Abdullahi.
No amount of pressure will derail our war against corruption, Buhari declares
State House Press Release – President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians Monday in Abuja that no amount of pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in the country.
Lagos APC asks Shelle to resign for deceiving PDP and Lagosians
[Lagos PDP chairman, Mr. Tunji Shelle]
The All Progressives Congress Lagos state Chapter has asked the chairman of Lagos PDP, Mr. Tunji Shelle to resign for deceiving his party and Lagosians which led
Oliseh lists 18 foreign-based professionals for Tanzania bout
[Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh]
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 18 overseas-based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifier against Tanzania in
Fashola Wasted N32b SURE-P Funds – Lagos PDP
[Former Lagos State governor, Raji Babatunde Fashola]
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party has accused the immediate past governor of the state, Raji Babatunde Fashola, of frittering away over N32 billion
500 Boko Haram victims to acquire UN-sponsored vocational skills
[Aftermath of Boko Haram UN bombing in 2011]
The UN said on Monday in Abuja that it has sponsored 500 victims of Boko Haram violence from three North East states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe to acquire
Olisa Metuh and Emeakayi remain suspended, PDP warns
[Olisa Metuh]
It has come to our notice that Olisa Metuh and Ken Emeakayi have been running around deceiving the people of Anambra state on the status of their suspension
[Senator Godswill Akpabio]ECOWAS Chair expresses concerns over Political Crisis in Guinea Bissau
[President Macky Sall, Chairman of ECOWAS]
The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Head of States, H.E. Macky Sall followed with keen interest and expressed deep concerns over current developments that led to the
Focus on President Buhari’s Jobs Search
[President Muhammadu Buhari]
The ongoing ministerial briefing of the President at the State House, Abuja, put a spotlight on an important sector long neglected by previous administrations, yet one that