Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Lome, Togo from 7th to 10th September, 2015 to strategize on a
ECOWAS Launches Sahel Database Initiative
Bayelsa Polls: Governor Dickson Declares [Pictures]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson (centre) welcomes the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan (centre) accompanied by his wife, Patience
US clerk jailed for refusing marriage licenses to gay couples released
The United States clerk who was sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples was ordered released Tuesday because her county in Kentucky is
Bayelsa Polls: Dickson declares, says we’ll wind up APC on Dec. 5
*The governor has done well to deserve re-election, says Jonathan *We’ll meet in the battlefield – Asari Dokubo*
Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson on
Obasanjo, Yaradua, Jonathan spent N2.74tr on Power in 16 years – Senate
*Senate demands audited account of ministry, agencies*
Facts emerged on Tuesday that a total whooping sum of N2.740 trillion was spent on power sector by
Adamawa unemployed youths protest against marginalization
Protesting youths under the umbrella of Adamawa Youths unemployed workers matched to the state Assembly today and protested against the behaviour of the
Ahmad Sajoh, Nyako’s press secretary sworn in as info commissioner
The former Press Secretary to Governor Murtala Nyako, Comrade Ahmad Sajoh [image above] has finally been sworn in as Commissioner of information after much
$9.3m arms deal: Buhari should probe Jonathan’s security chiefs – Group
The Northern Christian Youth Solidarity Movement for Emancipation, Justice and Self Determination, has condemned what it described as campaign of calumny
UN empowers clinics to treat rape victims, pregnant IDPs
The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) has flagged off distribution of health kits to victims of rape as well as pregnant women affected by Boko Haram insurgency.
Nigerian Fugitive, Wale Kekere-Ekun, Jailed For Life in UK for Murder
A Nigerian fugitive, Abdul Adewale Kekere-Ekun, who was arrested on February 12, 2015 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFFC, for identity
United States Opens Diplomatic Mission to Somalia
Press Statement – The Department of State is pleased to announce the commencement of operations by the United States Mission to Somalia.
Nigeria Has over 2.1 Million Internally Displaced Persons – IOM
There are over 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), representing more than 300,000 households in parts of northern Nigeria.
Honour your commitment to judiciary – Adamawa NBA tasks Gov Bindow
Yola Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has urged Gov Bindow Jibrilla of Adamawa to honour his administration’s commitment to judicial autonomy.
A’ibom Tribunal Latest: Umana Chokes Udom In Merciless Sleeper Hold
The number trap continued to play a cruel joke on Udom Emmanuel and his sitting duck PDP today at the Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in
NEMA Urges Communities along Rivers, Flood Prone Areas to Vacate
Press Release – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has again advised states and local governments to immediately relocate residents of
Delta: Emerhor closes case as tribunal admits expert results analysis
The tribunal siting in Asaba, on Monday 7th September, Monday overruled the objections of Okowa/PDP and admitted the comparative analysis of the card reader
African Retail Development Index: Retail potential on African confirmed
The 2015 African Retail Development Index has been released that reveals the most attractive developing markets across Africa for expansion. It discusses the
Ohanaeze demands apologies from Keyamo over comments on Ndigbo
The youth wing of the pan Igbo socio – cultural association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has demanded unconditional apologies from human rights lawyer, Festus
Tribunal Update: Gov Udom’s Witness Blames APC for Election Rigging
The alleged disruption of elections by an APC chieftain in Nsit Atai local government Major General Edet Akpan (rtd) accounts for the cancellation of elections in
Umana pressures to Change Akwa Ibom Tribunal Judge
The Akwa Ibom State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Umana Umana [pictured above] is reportedly mounting pressures on the ‘authorities’ to substitute the head of the three man panel
Senate probes waste of power funds under Obasanjo, Ors
The Senate will on Tuesday begin investigation into alleged unwholesome practices in the power sector from the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo
I’ll Name My Cabinet This Month – President Buhari Assures
State House Press Release – President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month.
Diaspora group mobilizes support for Buhari, NAFDAC Boss
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (DMG)) has thrown its weight behind the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammadu Buhari saying the new attitude
Copyright Commission’s Boss Is In Order – Group
* Alleges witch-hunt by pirates against the DG*
Allegations of anti labour policies made against the Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission
Stop Attacking Bola Tinubu, Lagos APC warns Dele Rahman, sponsors
Our attention has been drawn to an article published on the back page of the Sun Newspaper of Wednesday 2nd September 2015 written by one Dele Akin Rahman

