CHANNELSEkiti Guber: IGP Deploys Men, High Security EquipmentCHANNELSarmoured personnel carriers Ahead of the weekend's governorship election in Ekiti state, the Inspector-General of Police – Mohammed Abubakar – has deployed security equipment ...

Bella NaijaDora Akunyili to be Laid to Rest on August 28Bella NaijaFormer Minister of Communication and DG of NAFDAC Dora Akunyili, who passed away earlier this month, will be laid to rest on August 28. Her husband, Chike Akunyili, said in a statement ...

Osun DefenderSix Killed As NDLEA, Drug Peddlers Clash in OgunVanguardAbeokuta — No fewer than three National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, operatives and three suspected drug peddlers lost their lives, yesterday, during a clash between the ope...

The Malay Mail OnlineGunmen kill at least 15 in northern Nigerian marketThe Malay Mail OnlineResidents watch as two men walk amidst rubble after Boko Haram militants raided the town of Benisheik, west of Borno State capital Maiduguri, Sept 19, 2013.

Bamidele Is Our Greatest Son Ever--Iyin EldersVanguardThe political climate of the ancient town of Iyin Ekiti, in Irepodun-Ifelodun Local Government area took a new shape weekend, as a group of elders operating under the umbrella of Concerned Iyin Ekit...

Ekiti gov election will be peaceful -IGThe PunchThe Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has said that the highest number of support personnel and equipment are being deployed from the Force Headquarters to Ekiti State for the Saturday g...

Daily SunThis Is Apartheid! Ago Residents Tell FasholaVanguardResidents of Ago in Isolo Local Council Development area have expressed their displeasure with Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola over the condition he has placed for repairing the ...

Osun DefenderAbducted School Girls: We are set for action against Boko Haram – says USOsun DefenderUnited States troops may be deployed in the search for the over 200 abducted secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State, it was learnt yesterday. St...

Osun DefenderAbducted School Girls: We are set for action against Boko Haram – says USOsun DefenderUnited States troops may be deployed in the search for the over 200 abducted secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State, it was learnt yesterday. St...

The PunchObasanjo was a School Dropout, Kashamu Tells Court -VanguardNigerian BulletinJustice Valentine Ashi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed July 28 to commence hearing on the N20billion libel suit instituted against former Presid...

WorldStageFCT Administration seals up over 2000 sites over non-compliance with ...WorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has sealed up a total of 2,491 facilities and sites in the Federal Capital Territory ...

Osun DefenderDon't Play Politics With Girls, Falana Advises GovtOsun DefenderLagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has advised the Federal Government not to play politics with the lives of the abducted Chibog girls. Falana, in a statement titled “How no...

P.M. NewsDeath, debt everyone has to pay —Imam •As market women, politicians pray for ...Nigerian TribuneMARKET women, politicians and well wishers, on Sunday, gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, for the one year fidau for the late Alhaj...

Nigerian TribuneNigerian women in diaspora rally for kidnapped Chibok schoolgirlsThe Guardian NigeriaTHE Nigerian Women in Diaspora Leadership Forum (NWDLF) at the weekend staged a two-hour protest to mark the second month of the kidnapping of the 276 ...

Osun DefenderEkiti 2014: What Ekiti State Muslim Women Have Planned To Do In The Next ...Osun DefenderMuslim women in Ekiti State have promised to support the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi in his bid to win the second term in office come next Saturd...

The PunchFG Approves Polytechnic for Ukana, Akwa Ibom StateNigerian BulletinThe Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Ukana, Essien Udium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. This is contained in a statement issue...

Bella NaijaSudanese Authorities Foil Nigeria's Attempt to Extradite Nyanya Bombing SuspectBella NaijaA month ago, Aminu Sadik Ogwuche, the man who allegedly orchestrated the April 14th Nyanya bombings that claimed over 74 lives, escaped to Sudan. H...

Daily SunInsecurity: Govt tasked on adequate training, funding for militaryDaily SunThe need for proper training and adequate resource for the Nigerian military have been identified as major incentives needed by the military to counter the activities o...

Nigerian TribuneChibok girls: What Nigeria can learn from foreign rescue operationsNigerian TribuneAs the Nigerian government assisted by foreign forces intensifies efforts at rescuing the abducted Chibok girls, DAMOLA ADEOYE chronicles some of the mos...

Leadership Newspaperskogi: Wada Urges Monarchs To Check Crime In Their DomainsLeadership NewspapersThe Kogi State government has charged traditional rulers in the state to checkmate the increasing wave of crime in their domain. The state governor, Capt...

CHANNELSJonathan in Dakar for AU summitNigerian TribunePRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan left Abuja on Saturday for Dakar with Nigeria's delegation to the African Union's Summit on Financing Infrastructure Development scheduled to hold today in Seneg...

Nigerian Observer Benin Monarch Cautions Edo Politicians On ViolenceThe Guardian NigeriaAS crisis continues in the Edo State House of Assembly, even as the house resumes plenary Monday, the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ere...

Leadership NewspapersEkiti 2014: IGP assures of adequate security during pollsDailyPost NigeriaThe Inpector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has assured the Ekiti State people and other stakeholders of the readiness of the police and other security...

Ekiti 2014: IGP assures residents of adequate securityPremium TimesThe Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday assured the residents of Ekiti of adequate security for the forthcoming gubernatorial elections. Speaking during a brief me...

Premium TimesNGF crisis inimical to operation of secretariat – DGPremium TimesThe Director General, Nigeria Governors` Forum, NGF, Secretariat, Asishana Okauru, has said that the crack within the forum is negatively affecting the operations of the se...

The Guardian NigeriaNigerian Bulletin - Nigeria's Best Latest News, Updates & PromotionsNigerian BulletinThis site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. Nigeria Politics Sultan's P...

Nigerian TribuneFG to Construct 109 JAMB Computer Based Test Centres in All Senatorial ...Nigerian BulletinIn order to expand the computer testing facilities for the conduct of Computer Based Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, President...

Sydney Morning HeraldNigeria denies abduction of 20 women by Boko HaramZee NewsAbuja: The Nigerian government denied reports that a group of 20 women were abducted last weekend by the militant organisation Boko Haram, media reported Saturday. According...

Daily SunAPC bigger than our personal aspirations –AtikuDaily SunFormer Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has declared that the interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is bigger than the personal aspirations of its individual members. The APC ch...

P.M. News2015: Reps back Ambode for Lagos govThe PunchMembers of House of Representatives from Lagos State have expressed support for Mr. Akin Ambode to succeed Governor Babatunde Fashola in 2015. It was learnt Ambode met with members of the Lagos APC ...

Osun DefenderLASU Students Reject Fee Reduction: “We Want Fees In Naira and Kobo”360Nobs.comLagos state University students have rejected Governor Fashola's proposed 34% and 60% across the different faculties and courses reduction in school fee...

The StreetjournalEkiti Polls: Police IG warns trouble makersThe StreetjournalThe Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday sounded a warning to those planning to cause trouble during the governorship election that holds in Ekiti state, ...

The StreetjournalEkiti Polls: Police IG warns trouble makersThe StreetjournalThe Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday sounded a warning to those planning to cause trouble during the governorship election that holds in Ekiti state, ...

Bella NaijaCourt Date Fixed as Sanusi challenges his Suspension by Pres. JonathanBella NaijaFriday 4th July 2014 has been fixed by the National Industrial Court as the hearing in suit filed by former Central Bank of Nigeria Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, challe...

NSCDC distributes 120 cars to officersThe PunchThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said on Friday that it had taken delivery of 120 KIA vehicles for distribution to its officers. Mr. Dapo Yusuf, the Head, Private Security Guard Unit of the cor...

National MirrorNSCDC distributes 120 cars to officersThe PunchThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said on Friday that it had taken delivery of 120 KIA vehicles for distribution to its officers. Mr. Dapo Yusuf, the Head, Private Security Guard ...

Borno Issues Letter of Appointment to New Emir of GwozaNigerian BulletinThe Borno government on Friday presented letter appointment to the new Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Muhammad Shehu. Alhaji Baba Kaka, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy...

Premium TimesLack of quorum threatens confab sessionPremium TimesProceedings of the National Conference were almost aborted on Thursday following the absence of most of its members from its sitting after the lunch break. The 492-member Conference sits ...

Leadership NewspapersBan On Rallies: Court Fixes July 14 For JudgementLeadership NewspapersJustice Sunday Aladetoyinbo of an Abuja High Court has fixed July 14, 2014 for his judgment in a suit challenging the ban on BringBackOurGirls rallies in Abuja b...

WorldStageUnited States Clears 22 Ports in NigeriaWorldStageThe United States Government has confirmed that thirteen more port facilities in Nigeria are now fully compliant with the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) Code bringing t...

Four in Court Over SodomyAllAfrica.comBauchi — Police in Bauchi State yesterday arraigned four persons before an Upper Sharia Court for engaging in sodomy which contravenes Sharia law. Police prosecutor, Sergeant Abubakar Garba, told the court that t...

Reuters UKNigeria military studies Sri Lankan tactics for use against Boko HaramReuters UKABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria is studying the military tactics used by Sri Lanka to crush the rebel Tamil Tigers for its own battle against Islamist group Boko Haram,...

The HinduNigeria military studies Sri Lankan tactics for use against Boko HaramReuters Africa... * Nigeria military consider "total security" offensive. * Boko Haram has killed thousands since 2009. * Sri Lankans crushed Tamil Tigers after ne...

CHANNELSNo Plans For Independent Candidature – INEC SpokesmanCHANNELSkayode idowu The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Kayode Idowu, on Friday, said that the electoral umpire does not have any plans to allow independent candidature, yet. A...

CHANNELSNo Plans For Independent Candidature – INEC SpokesmanCHANNELSkayode idowu The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Kayode Idowu, on Friday, said that the electoral umpire does not have any plans to allow independent candidature, yet. A...

P.M. NewsConfab kicks against immunity clause for President, govsP.M. NewsThe National Conference in Abuja has recommended the removal of the immunity clause for the president, governors and in all cases from the 1999 Constitution to encourage accounta...

Leadership NewspapersWhy Nigerians Should Re-elect Jonathan In 2015Leadership NewspapersAs the renowned American Diplomat and Political Scientist Henry Kissinger stated, “those who are indifferent to power will be overtaken by power seekers.” True ...

Leadership NewspapersWhy Nigerians Should Re-elect Jonathan In 2015Leadership NewspapersAs the renowned American Diplomat and Political Scientist Henry Kissinger stated, “those who are indifferent to power will be overtaken by power seekers.” True ...

P.M. NewsSoldiers arrest three with loads of Ekiti election materialsP.M. NewsSoldiers on Thursday arrested three men conveying a truck load of election materials meant for the gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State. NAN reports that the men were arres...

CHANNELSBoko Haram: Police Flee, Leave Arms Behind -LeadershipNigerian BulletinPolicemen attached to Sumaila local government Divisional Police Station yesterday night took to their heels leaving behind their arms and ammunitions, as men suspected to b...

Daily SunCourt dismisses suit against WadaDaily SunA Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday threw out a suit filed by a chieftain of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kogi State, Mohammed Jamiu Audu, seeking to remove the governor of the s...

The PunchNational Conference Delegates Almost Exchange Blow over Motion to Honour ...Nigerian BulletinOn Tuesday, delegates at the ongoing National conference almost engaged in a free for all fight when Hon Orok Otu Duke raised a motion for the recogni...

Codewit World NewsCourt Reserves Judgment in Suit Challenging Ban of Rallies in AbujaCodewit World News12062014C Chibok Girls Prote Resized An Abuja High Court yesterday fixed July 14 for judgment in a suit challenging the ban on BringBackOurGirls rall...

Osun DefenderDelegates In Rowdy Session Over June 12 AnniversaryLeadership NewspapersProceedings at the ongoing National Conference yesterday turned rowdy over a motion by Hon. Orok Otu Duke, seeking the official recognition of the acclaimed winner of ...

Leadership NewspapersSanusi: The Realisation Of A DreamLeadership NewspapersHow could a seven-year-old be so bold as to express his desire to become emir? That may have been what ran through the mind of Rev Father Cletus Johnson as he read the dream a ...

INEC distributes 681131 voter cards, registers additional 103, 143 voters in KogiNigerian TribuneThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, said that 681,131 members of the electorate in Kogi collected their permanent voter card...

National MirrorLawan, Emenalo Re-Arraigned Over US$.62 Million Fuel Subsidy ScamAllAfrica.comTwo members of the House of Representatives were on Wednesday re-arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly receiving $...

BusinessDayDora, the people's servant, bows outBusinessDayThe history of the Nigerian nation will not be complete without any mention of the good roles played by the late Dora Akunyili at various times. When she presided over the National Agency fo...

CHANNELSKaduna APC Members Reject State Congress ResultCHANNELSapc 2 Members of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State on Tuesday rejected the result of last Saturday's state congress which produced a two time member of the House of Represen...

The PunchPDP National Chairman Promises Media ProtectionVanguardAbuja - The PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu, said he would always work to protect the media due to its contribution to the emergence of democratic institutions in Nigeria. T...

P.M. NewsNigeria, West African countries sign MOU on terrorismDailyPost NigeriaParis Summit for safety in Nigeria AT The Elysee Palace Heads of external intelligence agencies across the West African sub-region including Cameroon on Tuesday signed a mem...

The StreetjournalNigeria mourns Akunyili at a special sessionThe StreetjournalThe Federal Executive Council on Wednesday held a special session in honour of late Professor Dora Akunyili, Nigeria's former Minister of Information and Director of Nati...

Osun DefenderEkiti Commissioner, Afuye, sues police for assaultThe Guardian Nigeria... • Justice Ministry opens public register on rights abuse ALLEGING physical assault on him by Mobile Police Commander, Gabriel Selenkere, the Ekiti State Commission...

Man, 38, Arrested With Fresh Human Head in LagosVanguardLagos — Policemen attached to Orile division, Lagos have arrested a 38-year‑old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head. The suspect, identified as Mustapha Bakare was arre...

Osun DefenderSTOP!!! President Jonathan's Plan To Inflict Major Violence On Southwest ...Osun DefenderOodua Foundation, an organization of academics and professionals has urged the international community to dissuade President Jonathan from doing a...

Ndoma-Egba: Nigeria May Lose Obudu Resort, Eight LGAs to CamerounTHISDAY LiveSenate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has said except the federal government takes a proactive action against the ongoing boundary adjustment in the country, Nigeria could...

Osun DefenderBamidele pledges to integrate NLC into govtThe Guardian NigeriaEKITI State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has promised to integrate the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) into his government when elected into office...

Leadership Newspapers24-year-old Emerges Best Graduating PhD Student At UNILAGLeadership NewspapersA 24-year-old student, Hallowed Oluwadara yesterday emerged the best graduating PhD student in the Department of Mathematics, University of Lagos, which ...

Osun DefenderEKITI June 21: READ what Bamidele is planning to doOsun DefenderLABOUR Party flag bearer, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed optimism of his very bright chances in the forthcoming election. Bamidele, who said he had political edge above th...

Osun DefenderBorno APC Chieftain, 6 Others Killed In Ghastly Auto CrashLeadership NewspapersA ghastly auto crash near Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, yesterday claimed the lives of seven passengers, among whom was an All Progressives Congress (APC...

P.M. NewsOgun Students Protest Hike In FeesLeadership NewspapersStudents in Ogun State higher institutions under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State chapter have called for reduction in their school fees. The stude...

Daily SunNGF kicks against call for military ruleDaily SunFactional chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, has flayed the recent call for military intervention in Nigeria. Former managing director of ...

The Guardian NigeriaJonathan to Alkali: Let your words dignify politicsNigerian TribunePresident Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, advised Ahmed Gulak's successor in office as the Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Professor Ahmed Alkali, to spea...

Daily Times NigeriaFashola Declares June 12 As Public HolidayDaily Times NigeriaGovernor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Wednesday approved Thursday, 12 June, 2014 as public holiday in Lagos. This is to commemorate the June 12, 1993 annulled presid...

Business RecorderAhsan vows to enhance cooperation with China for economic prosperityAssociated Press of PakistanWASHINGTON, June 11 (APP): Pakistan's economy is improving and the GDP growth is expected to remain stable in the medium term, accordin...

Osun DefenderGunmen kill eight, burn church in central Nigeria - security officialReuters AfricaJOS, Nigeria, June 11 (Reuters) - Gunmen killed at least eight people and burned down a church in attacks on two villages in Nigeria's central Plateau s...

Osun DefenderGUNMEN KILL AT LEAST EIGHT, BURN CHURCH IN NIGERIA'S CENTRAL ...Reuters AfricaGUNMEN KILL AT LEAST EIGHT, BURN CHURCH IN NIGERIA'S CENTRAL PLATEAU STATE - POLICE. © Thomson Reuters 2014 All rights reserved. Market Update. Africa; ...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

Premium TimesGovt Expresses Concern Over Harassment of Nigerians AbroadVanguardGeneva — The challenge of discrimination, harassment and other forms of intimidation experienced by Nigerians, especially youths working abroad, was the focus of Nigeria&#...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

P.M. NewsAPC Remains Most Viable Transformation Platform – TinubuLeadership NewspapersThe Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the All Progressives Congress (APC), the most viable platform for g...

Daily SunGowon insists UNILAG will never be renamedDailyPost NigeriaFormer Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has assured students and management University of Lagos (UNILAG ) that the name of the institution cannot be changed by anyone. He stressed that the ...

Bella NaijaOPEC to Sustain Daily Oil Production and PricesNew York TimesLONDON — OPEC has agreed to leave in place its production target of 30 million barrels a day for 2014, the Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said at the end of the o...

AllAfrica.comNLC Blames Military Officers Over Media Attacks, Calls for CompensationAllAfrica.comThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blamed military officers over their involvement in the recent harassment on Daily Trust, Nation and Leadership newspa...

AllAfrica.comMilitary Clampdown - NLC Demands Compensation to MediaAllAfrica.comThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the ongoing harassment of newspaper vendors, seizure of newspapers, arrest of circulation drivers of several newspaper publi...

CHANNELSNigeria: Govt to Pay US$70000 for Forced Eviction of Slum-Dwellers in RiversAllAfrica.comNigeria was yesterday ordered to pay nearly $70,000 (50,000 euros) damages after at least one person was killed and 12 seriously injured during the militar...

Bella NaijaDora Akunyili's Last Public Speech: “Nigeria Will Work”| WatchBella NaijaSahara TV has released a video which is believed to be late NAFDAC reformer Dora Akunyili's last public speech. She died at the age of 59 on Saturday. In Ma...

Codewit World NewsNIGERIA: Wuse, Garki Markets in Abuja Shut over Bomb ScareCodewit World News28042014C Mohammed Abubakar Resized The two biggest markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) - the Wuse and Garki Ultra Modern Markets - were in the ear...

Codewit World NewsNIGERIA: Wuse, Garki Markets in Abuja Shut over Bomb ScareCodewit World News28042014C Mohammed Abubakar Resized The two biggest markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) - the Wuse and Garki Ultra Modern Markets - were in the ear...

I'm Troubled by Nigeria's Challenges –Abdulsalami -Daily IndependentNigerian BulletinFormer military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, a retired General, has expressed hope that the country would soon overcome the current insurgency that h...

CHANNELSI'm Troubled by Nigeria's Challenges –Abdulsalami -Daily IndependentNigerian BulletinFormer military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, a retired General, has expressed hope that the country would soon overcome the current insurgenc...

Daily SunAbubakar commissions hospitals in IlorinDaily SunFormer Head of State, General Abubakar Abdulsalam has described the five General Hospitals rehabilitated by the Kwara State Gov- ernment as bold steps in the transformation of the State into an ...