[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
ECOWAS Chair expresses concerns over Political Crisis in Guinea Bissau
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
APC image makers fault PDP governors over tribunal relocation
[PDP Governors Forum Chairman, Gov Olusegun Mimiko]
*Says PDP can’t discuss tribunal relocation with Buhari*
The Conference of APC Publicity Secretaries (CAPS), the image-making body of the All Progressives Congress
PDP Lashes Out Against APC over ‘Provocative Statement’
[PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh]
*Says, “Stop Bandying Imaginary Figures”
For the umpteenth time, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lashed out against the All Progressives
Babangida introduced/legalized corruption in Nigeria – Ali Chiroma
[Rtd Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida]
The former Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Ali Chiroma accused Rtd Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida of introducing all forms of corruption in Nigeria
How the Deputy Governor of Borno died in Yola Hotel
[The late Borno Dep Gov, Alhaji Umar Mustapha]
Arik airline landed on Friday, 15th August 2015 in Yola international airport around 8:30am, having on board the Deputy Governor of Borno state, Alhaji Umar Zanna
PDP Crisis: Emeakayi Faction Reacts to Metuh’s Sack
[Olisa Metuh, PDP NPS]
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra state led by Prince Ken Emeakayi has reacted sharply to the suspension of the party’s National Publicity
NAF Pilots Smoke Out Terrorist from Bunkers
[Nigerian Air Force hits Boko Haram hard]
In the continued onslaught against terrorism in the North East, Nigerian Air Force pilots smoked out Boko haram elements from their fortified bunkers deep inside Sambisa
Boko Haram: I am still in command – Shekau
[Sheikh Abubakar Shekau]
The leader of Boko-Haram, Abubakar Shekau has claimed that he is alive and also in command of Boko-Haram.
Shekau stated this in an audio message
APC Gives Breakdown Of Looted Funds under Jonathan
The ruling party in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has listed instances of mass looting of funds in Nigeria, saying a total recovery will be acceptable to all patriotic Nigerians.
Boko Haram: Nigeria Air Force Begin Air Strike over Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Military in its resolution to incapacitate and further degrade the fighting spirit of Boko Haram Terrorist Group (BHT), has carried out several bombings and air strike missions in Sambisa Forest.
Nigeria govt chops down Abuja trees to defend the naira – FT
The Nigerian government has resorted to chopping down trees lining the streets of its capital to thwart black market money changers, one of a range of unorthodox
Okonjo-iweala: Alleged Diversion of Chinese Rail Loan is Untrue
The Former of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwella has reacted to the allegation that Chinese Rail loan was diverted claiming that China-EximBank keeps and disburses funds for approved projects to contractors based on milestones.
Epic: Hunters, vigilantes rescue 280 women, children from Boko Haram
[Local hunters, group of vigilante in Adamawa]
*Kill over 100 members *Arrest 17*
Local hunters and group of vigilante in Madagali area of Adamawa state have arrested 17 members
Saraki mourns Borno Deputy Gov, Zannah Umar Mustapha
[Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki]
Press Release – Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today (Saturday) received with shock the news of the death of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji
Leave our party out of your chronic division syndrome, Anambra APC tells PDP
The suggestion by non-officials in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as published in Vanguard of August 15, 2015, that the crisis in the Anambra State chapter of their disorganized party
Buhari condoles late deputy governor’s family, govt, people of Borno state
State House Press Release – President Muhammadu Buhari has received with shock and immense sadness, news of the passing away of the Deputy Governor of Borno State , Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha.
Nigeria recovers black boxes of crashed helicopter
Nigeria has recovered the black boxes of an helicopter that crashed into a lagoon in the economic capital Lagos, killing six, including the American pilot, a spokesman for its air accident investigation agency said.
President Buhari Denies Promising to publish his assets publicly
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated he never promised to make his assets public. Femi Adesina, special adviser to the President on media and publicity, stated this in an interview with Kayode Ogundamisi, a social commentator.
Deputy governor of Borno State dies in sleep
[The late Deputy Governor of Borno State]
Borno State Government has announced the death of the Deputy Governor, Zannah Umar Mustapha.
Anambra APC chides its PDP counterpart over party discords
*Says ‘Leave us out of your chronic division syndrome’
The Anambra chapter of the All Progressives Congress [APC] has berated its Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart over efforts by the PDP to drag it into the
Bayelsa Polls: Sylva, Alaibe Recruiting Thugs to Rig Election – Group
[Former Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva]
The Ijaw Young Professionals (IYP) has alerted the public that the former state governor, Timipre Sylva and the former Managing Director of the NNDC, Timi Alaibe of
Bayelsa gov poll: Rep endorses Dickson, says he has done well
[Governor Henry Seriake Dickson]
The member representing the Kolokuma/Opokuma/Yenagoa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Douye Diri has expressed satisfaction with
NANS rejects reversal of upgrades of universities of education
Press Statement – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B rejects in its entirety the planned reversal to status quo ante the recently upgraded Colleges of Education to Federal University of Education
Security: Adamawa Govt to engage prayer warriors for N200m
The Adamawa State Government on Friday announced that it has earmarked N200 million to engage prayer warriors in seeking divine intervention towards ending the state’s lingering security challenges.
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