The Punch2015: Congress crisis threatens APC unity in C'RiverThe PunchThe existence of a vibrant opposition is considered the oxygen of every healthy democracy, where members of the opposition keep the ruling party on its toes with constructive cri...

Fashola hands over 2.9km Yaya Abatan Road •Says Democracy Day is about ...Nigerian TribuneKEEPING faith with his tradition of delivering more dividends to the people on every Democracy Day, Governor Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, marked his seventh ...

WorldStageMimiko charges politicians to play according to ruleNigerian TribuneOndo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has called on politicians in the country to ensure that the nation's democracy grows into maturity by playing the game of politic...

CHANNELSFashola hands over 2.9km Yaya Abatan Road •Says Democracy Day is about ...Nigerian TribuneKEEPING faith with his tradition of delivering more dividends to the people on every Democracy Day, Governor Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, marked his ...

Osun DefenderInsecurity: It Will Be Idiotic To Act Without The President's Consent – ObasanjoCHANNELSvlcsnap-2014-05-29-22h00m25s228 Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, reacted to the news that he met with persons believed to be clo...

Daily SunImo Commends Orji For Reinstating Sacked Non-indigenesLeadership NewspapersGov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has commended his Abia counterpart for reinstating sacked Imo indigenes working in Abia. The commendation is contained in a statement signed...

spyghana.comJonathan is Nigeria's most democratic president ever – DicksonDailyPost Nigeriaimage Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerians to support the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. Describing Jona...

Daily Times NigeriaAbuja Residents Demand New Strategies In Terror FightCHANNELSfct_abuja_traffic Residents of the nation's capital have said that efforts by the Federal Government to fight terrorism and punish all those involved is not enough, con...

WorldStageAbuja Residents Demand New Strategies In Terror FightCHANNELSfct_abuja_traffic Residents of the nation's capital have said that efforts by the Federal Government to fight terrorism and punish all those involved is not enough, considering ...

The PunchInsecurity: Some Issues Being Discussed in Public are not Matters for the Market ...Nigerian BulletinIn a statement issued to commemorate democracy day, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged the Nigerian Military to apply a little dis...

Osun DefenderAregbesola's 2nd term is a settled matter in Osun – Hon. FamurewaOsun Defender‎‎His Excellency ‎Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the State of Osun deserves a second term. No wise one changes a winning team. He is a political colossu...

Bella Naija#BringBackOurGirls Abuja Symposium – Live UpdatesPremium TimesThe #BringBackOurGirls protesters are staging a symposium Thursday in continuation of their campaign to pressure the lethargic Nigerian government into action that will expedite...

Daily SunSuspicions Raised as Chibok Girls on Missing List are Found Safe With their ...Nigerian BulletinYesterday, a report on The Nation newspaper stated that four of the over 200 abducted Chibok girls had regained their freedom. The paper read: “T...

Daily Times NigeriaDemocracy Day Message: Gains Of Democracy Is Being Threatened By ...Daily Times NigeriaPresident Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday morning stated, that the gains of democracy is being threatened by increasing insurgency in the north east...

Aljazeera.comNigeria leader vows 'total war' on Boko HaramAljazeera.comGoodluck Jonathan tells nation "any means necessary" will be used to defeat group that abducted hundreds of schoolgirls. Last updated: 29 May 2014 09:55. Email Art...

Bella NaijaChibok abduction: We know where our girls are – Nigerian Military faults US claimDailyPost Nigeriaimage Contrary to a recent assertion by the United State government that its security operatives were yet to locate the whereabouts of the ki...

Daily Times NigeriaFasheun Faults Fashola On LASU School Fees HikeDaily Times NigeriaThe National chairman of the newly registered Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), Dr Fredrick Fasehun, has pointed accusing fingers at Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fas...

Leadership NewspapersFG To Boko Haram: Foreign Flag Will Never Fly Anywhere In NigeriaLeadership NewspapersThe federal government has said that it would not allow any foreign flag to be hoisted in any part of the country. Director of Defence Informatio...

Murder: Couple Beat Son To Death For Complaining Of HungerLeadership NewspapersFor allegedly complaining of hunger, a couple identified as Mr. Paul Obiefule and his wife have reportedly beat and killed their 12-year-old son, Onyedikachi Mbanozo. The in...

The PunchLagos govt has spent N4tn since 1999 – OdumakinThe PunchThe spokesperson for the apex pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, on Wednesday said the Lagos State Government, since 1999, has spent about N4tn with little to s...

Nigerian TribuneWhy we can't celebrate Democracy Day today —General UseniNigerian TribuneUseni Lieutenant General Jeremiah Useni (retd) was minister of the Federal Capital Territory under the late General Sani Abacha military regime. A delegate a...

CHANNELSNigeria revises downward number of missing girls by 4: SourceStraits TimesMAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AFP) - Authorities in north-east Nigeria on Wednesday revised downward by four the number of schoolgirls held captive by Boko Haram, denying media rep...

Daily Times NigeriaOsun Election: Aregbesola Has Nothing to Offer, Says OmisoreDaily Times NigeriaThough, Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola said he still had a lot to offer during a campaign on Tuesday, his opponent in the upcoming gubernatorial rac...

Osun DefenderNational Conference Delegates Unanimously Vote For Churches And Mosques ...360Nobs.comDelegates at the ongoing National Conference yesterday May 27th voted unanimously for churches & mosques to pay taxes. The delegates arrived at the d...

P.M. News2016 census must be devoid of religious, ethnic sentiments – IBB tells NPCDailyPost NigeriaIBB-NEW Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida on Tuesday urged the National Population Commission (NPC) to adequately publicise the aims and ob...

Daily Times NigeriaReps Committee Pledge To Bring Killers Of Slain Nigerian Student To JusticeDaily Times NigeriaThe House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Matters on Tuesday resolved to bring the killer of Oluwadamilola Oloruntoba, son of ace ...

Daily Sun'Blame APC for the Rumours, We Have No Plans of Impeaching Nyako ...Nigerian BulletinThe People's Democratic Party ,PDP Adamawa state chapter has denied allegations of any plot to impeach Governor Murtala Nyako. The denial was containe...

DailyPost NigeriaI narrowly escaped the Jos bomb blast – Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi OnaziDailyPost NigeriaSuper Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has said that he narrowly escaped being killed in last week's suicide bombings in Jos, Plateau S...

VanguardNigeria: Govt Denies Plans to Spend US$800 Million On 'Image Laundering'VanguardThe Federal Government Tuesday denied reports that it intend to expend the sum of $800 million on public relations. The Federal Government in a statement si...

Daily Times NigeriaBoko Haram: Court Assents To Govt's Request For Fresh Witnesses Against ...Daily Times NigeriaThe Federal High Court (Abuja Division), has consented to the Federal Government's request to file additional proof of evidence and...

Nigerian TribuneThugs Snatch Voter CardsNigerian ObserverLokoja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that 1, 235 permanent voter cards were snatched by suspected political thugs in Kogi on Saturday. The Resident Electoral Commiss...

P.M. NewsDelegates in New Blows Over Motion to Scrap Pilgrims' BoardsAllAfrica.comThere was rowdiness yesterday at the conference plenary with some delegates almost coming near blows over a motion to scrap the state pilgrims' welfare boards. Th...

P.M. NewsINEC Ready to Challenge 'APC' SuitVanguardAbuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, expressed its intention to challenge the suit seeking to nullify the registration of the All Progressives Congress, APC...

Daily Sun2015: Sule Lamido Says He's not Interested in Becoming President of NigeriaNigerian BulletinJigawa state governor, Sule Lamido on Tuesday denounced having any interest in running for the presidency come 2015 elections. According to Vanguar...

Daily SunObi Visits Akunyili in India, Calls on Nigerians to Pray for HerCodewit World News28052014C Dora Akunyili Resized The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remember the former Minister of Information, Prof...

The Nation NewspaperOgun road projects cost N166.7bThe Nation NewspaperRoad contracts worth N166.7 billion were awarded to contractors in Ogun State in the last three years. The roads span 306.55km and cut across the three senatorial districts. Commiss...

Leadership NewspapersCracks in Senate over Financial Intelligence Centre billNigerian TribuneSenators were, on Tuesday, divided over the bill seeking the establishment of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Centre, distinct from the Economic and Financi...

Nigerian Tribune2015: PDP, APC in battle for DeltaNigerian TribuneAhead 2015 general election, EBENEZER ADUROKIYA takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the two dominant parties in Delta State, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the...

CHANNELSSanusi's Suit Against FG Transferred To Industrial CourtCHANNELSsanusi_lamido The suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, against the Federal Government of Nigeria, challenging his suspe...

CHANNELSAbduction of Chibok Girls An Attack on All Nigerians – AmosunCHANNELSThe Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has described the abduction of female students of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State by the Boko Haram sect as an...

2014 Children's Day: Reps felicitate with Nigerian childrenDaily SunThe House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerian children as the world celebrates the International Children's Day and re-affirmed its condemnation of the abduction of t...

Boko Haram attack kills at least 24 Nigerian security personnelStraits TimesMAIDUGURI, Nigeria (REUTERS) - Boko Haram gunmen attacked a Nigerian military base and adjacent police barracks simultaneously in the north-eastern town of Buni Yadi on Tuesday...

swissinfo.chBoko Haram attack kills at least 24 Nigerian security personnelStraits TimesMAIDUGURI, Nigeria (REUTERS) - Boko Haram gunmen attacked a Nigerian military base and adjacent police barracks simultaneously in the north-eastern town of Buni Yad...

The StreetjournalOndo Assembly Gets First Female SpeakerThe StreetjournalHon Jumoke Akindele who represents Okitipupa Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly has been elected as the Speaker of the assembly. In the election to fill the Speake...

StarAfrica.comCourt affirms independence of judiciary, orders own budgetStarAfrica.comThe Abuja Federal High Court on Monday declared as unconstitutional, null and void, the control and disbursement of funds meant for the judiciary by the executive arm...

Osun DefenderCourt Snubs Diezani's Applicationspyghana.comJustice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday refused to grant an order of interim injunction brought by the minister of petroleum resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, ...

Daily Times NigeriaTambuwal Strengthens Call For Alternative Source Of EnergyDaily Times NigeriaThe Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday stressed the need for Nigeria to source for a clean, affordable and efficie...

Daily Times NigeriaInsurgency War Would Linger Until- SamboDaily Times NigeriaNigeria's Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, on Monday in Kaduna stated that until Nigerians learnt how to compliment government's efforts in the ongoing war again...

2015: Only God and electorate will determine the next Governor of Oyo State ...DailyPost Nigeriaalao A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, Monday affirmed that only God and the electorate can determine who the next governor of the s...

Leadership Newspapers2015: Only God and electorate will determine the next Governor of Oyo State ...DailyPost Nigeriaalao A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, Monday affirmed that only God and the electorate can determine who the n...

Female Kidnapper Beaten And Stripped Naked In Ijebu-Ode [PHOTOS]360Nobs.comA woman, alleged to be a kidnapper, was beaten and stripped naked by a crowd in Odi-Olowo street in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state. The woman, who appeared to be in her middle ages, was ...

CHANNELSNIGERIA: S'Court Pun: In what could be termed an unprecedenCodewit World NewsIn what could be termed an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court yesterday sent a strong signal to lawyers that it would no longer tolerate abuse of court processe...

Nigerian TribuneConfab Approves 'Resource Democracy' In Nigeriaspyghana.comApplause and knocks greeted the report of the Committee on Environment on Monday when it was presented to the plenary session of the on-going National Conference in Abuj...

Osun DefenderChartered Aircraft: WHY Court rejects Diezani's application to stop probeOsun DefenderA Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday rejected the application by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to restrain the...

Daily SunAjimobi commended over appointmentDaily SunMembers of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the United Kingdom have commended Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, for appointing one of them, Ladi Oluokun, as caretaker...

Daily SunBoko Haram membership: Ex soldier slams N10m suit on Army, AGFDaily SunJustice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, will on September 26, 2014 deliver judgment in a N10 million suit slammed on Nigerian Army by a retired soldier...

Leadership NewspapersRespect The Office Of President, PDP Tells APCLeadership NewspapersThe ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday warned the opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from its sustained insults, vituperations and l...

Leadership NewspapersState Congress: Edo APC Chairman Emerges As Oshiomhole Blasts Ize YamuLeadership NewspapersThe Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday choose a former commissioner for information, Anselm Ojezua, from Edo...

Daily SunHappy Anniversary to Lagos StateDaily SunReminiscences! As the good and great people of Lagos State celebrate the 47th Anniversary of its historic creation today, waves of nostalgia sweep yours truly from the vast Atlantic Ocean, through the l...

Nigerian TribuneFG assures traditional rulers on rescue missionNigerian TribuneVICE President Namadi Sambo has told traditional rulers that the government was committed to rescuing the abducted girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno Stat...

Daily Sun2015: Oba Akiolu's comment will not stop us —Ganiyu SolomonNigerian TribuneA governorship aspirant on the platform of Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ganiyu Solomon, has said he is resolved to pursue his a...

Osun DefenderNUJ condemns attack on journalists in EkitiDaily SunThis was contained in a statement issued in Akure on Monday by the Vice-President of the zone, Mr Dele Atunbi. The statement described the attack on the media outfit that went to cover th...

CHANNELSJos Bombing: Governor Jang Orders Local Security Outfit Take-OffCHANNELSjonah_jang The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, is asking the people of the state not to be cowed by the spate of bombings being launched by terrorists in the state, but...

Leadership NewspapersPrimary School Teacher Arrested for Raping Pupils Every Week Since 2013Nigerian BulletinOlayinka Folarin, a primary school teacher, has been arrested by the #Oyo State Police Command for allegedly raping three schoolgirls at Calvar...

The StreetjournalPDP Membership Open To All Nigerians – NWCThe StreetjournalThe leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked reports in some sections of the media that its National Chairman, Ahmadu Adamu Muazu at a meeting with the S...

StarAfrica.comNigerian policemen feared dead in pipeline explosionStarAfrica.comTwo policemen were feared dead in an explosion that rocked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline in Arepo village in Ogun State on Sunday.Nigeria'...

Osun DefenderChibok - Nigerian Children Hold Prayer Session TodayAllAfrica.comAbuja — CHILDREN across the country have been admonished to rise up in prayer and fasting today for the safe release of the abducted Chibok girls by the Nigeria Kids Pray (...

spyghana.comRecruitment: Uduaghan Explains CancellationNigerian ObserverABUJA - Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has advanced reasons for the state government cancellation of the recruitment exercise recently embarked upon, noting that the r...

The PunchNo Hope for Nigeria, Her Citizens Under Jonathan - APCVanguardThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Jonathan-led Federal Government of abdicating its responsibility to Nigerian citizens with the statement attributed to the Presid...

Daily SunPresidency Accuses APC Of Playing Politics With Insurgency, TerrorismDaily Times NigeriaThe Presidency on Sunday accused the opposition APC of dishonesty and playing politics with insurgency and terrorism. The Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Reu...

P.M. NewsChukwurah, Ozokwo, others shine at AMAA 2014P.M. NewsIt was a night of glory for one of Nigeria's seasoned actresses, Clarion Chukwurah, as she emerged the best actress on the continent at the 2014 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Award...

The PunchInsurgency And Matters ArisingLeadership NewspapersThe insurgency and unrest plaguing Nigeria at the moment are real and too ferocious to be denied just as they are too dangerous to be ignored. It may have pre-dated President Goodluck Jonathan...

The PunchThe Pope's dilemma: To come or not to comeBusinessDayThe visit of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, President and Commander-In-Chief Armed Forces of Nigeria to the Vatican on Saturday 22nd March 2014 was a great success. Pope Francis I was the perfec...

WorldStageDon't politicise governing council appointment, ASUU tells govtNigerian TribuneTHE National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Nasir Fagge Isa, has frowned at the politicisation of Governing Council members&#...

CHANNELS3 Lagos Schools & IMG, Oyo Qualify For Channels Kids Cup Semi-FinalsCHANNELSThe-channels-kids-cup Ebute Metta Primary School, Ago-Egba, Dr. Teslim Elias and IMG, Oyo have qualified for the semi-finals of the 6th edition of the Channels Nati...

CHANNELSChibok Abduction: Presidential Fact-Finding Committee Reveals Tremendous ...CHANNELSNorthern SchoolGirls After eight days of consultations, interactions and deliberations with a variety of stakeholders in line with the committee's assignmen...

Leadership NewspapersAPC planning national air carrier for Nigeria – KwankwasoDailyPost Nigeriaimage The All Progressive Congress, APC, has promised to take steps aimed at revitalizing the aviation industry in the country, including establishing a na...

Leadership NewspapersAPC planning national air carrier for Nigeria – KwankwasoDailyPost Nigeriaimage The All Progressive Congress, APC, has promised to take steps aimed at revitalizing the aviation industry in the country, including establishing a na...

WorldStageSultan urges FG to address injustice against MuslimsWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar 111 has said the seemingly...

The PunchOkonjo-Iwaela Reveals How Much Military Has Received from Jan – April 2014360Nobs.comThe Coordinating Economy and Finance Minister, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela revealed that the military has received N130b. She revealed this while presenting th...

Leadership NewspapersJang Condemns Fresh Bomb Blast, Urges Courage Against TerrorismLeadership NewspapersGov. Jonah Jang of Plateau has condemned Saturday's bomb blast that that occurred along Bauchi Road in Jos. The blast, third of its type in Jos...

CHANNELSAbduction Of Chibok Girls Has Some Positive Sides – Child Rights AdvocateCHANNELSRubb Minds Child Rights Child Rights Advocate, Charles Anyawike, believes that the abduction of schoolgirls in Borno State has some positives, as the ensuing pro...

spyghana.comKubwa in a state of panic over a bombspyghana.comA bomb scare caused a major panic in Kubwa Town, an Abuja suburb, yesterday after people noticed a stationary car carrying some gas cylinder. The vehicle parked close to the Kubwa market caug...

StarAfrica.comFresh bombing, others lead Nigerian pressStarAfrica.comThe suicide bombing of a TV viewing centre in embattled Jos, the booing of President Goodluck Jonathan in South Africa over abducted schoolgirls, and the tussle over the next Vice Pre...

CHANNELSNo Mutiny In Maiduguri - DHQNigerian ObserverThe military said that there was no mutiny at Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, but admitted that there were complaints of transportation problem by some residents of the barracks. Maj.-Gen. Chris Olu...

Premium TimesThree killed in fresh Jos explosion, NEMA saysPremium TimesAt least three people were killed and three others injured in the Saturday night explosion near a football viewing centre at Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plate...

Osun DefenderFight Against Insurgency: Sultan Queries N130bn Military Cost in 4 Months ...Nigerian BulletinThe Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has queried th...

Osun DefenderAnother Bomb Explosion Rocks Jos:How It HappenedOsun DefenderWhile the nation is yet to recover from the previous bomb blast that rocked the busy Jos Main Market and its environs few days ago, another explosion targeted at football fans we...

Leadership NewspapersI Have Forgiven Obasanjo – Orji KaluLeadership NewspapersA former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu said yesterday that he has put aside the grudges between him and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that he h...

Nigerian Tribune2015: Tinubu's men strategise on Ambode •We can't disown him, Edu family saysNigerian TribuneIf fresh indications emerging from the camp of the former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are to go by, the forme...

Daily SunPDP uncovers APC's plot to destabilise GombeNigerian TribuneTHE national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday said it has uncovered a plot by the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) to destabilise Gombe State....

P.M. NewsChibok: Ex-minister suspends birthday celebrationNigerian TribuneTHE former Minister of Sports and Special Duties, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has suspended his 63rd birthday anniversary celebration because of the continued abduction of some sc...

Nigerian TribuneAs confab delegates open debate on critical recommendationsNigerian TribuneThe National Conference resumed plenary on Monday last week to consider the reports of the 20 Standing Committees set up by the conference leadership. CLEMENT ID...

SaharaReporters.comGoodluck Jonathan Administration To Hire Foreign PR Firm For $800m To ...SaharaReporters.comThe Goodluck Jonathan government is in the process of recruiting an international public relations firm, at the cost of nearly $1 billion dol...

Daily Times NigeriaInsurgency: Borno Pledges To Support FGDaily Times NigeriaThe Borno Government said on Saturday that it was ready to provide all the necessary support to the Federal Government toward ending the Boko Haram insurgency. Gov. Kashim She...

P.M. NewsUgandan President Says He'd Rather Hang Himself Than Seek International Help360Nobs.comWhile speaking at a campaign rally yesterday, The Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni mocked President Jonathan for accepting foreign assistance to help ...

Nigerian TribuneTragedy: Two Pupils, Three Others Burnt to Death along Ibadan-Ife ExpresswayNigerian BulletinFive persons including two pupils were yesterday roasted to death when two fuel tankers collided and caught fire at Asejire area on Ibadan-Ife ...

Premium TimesEzekwesili blasts Jonathan over “awful” statement to #BringBackOurGirls ...Premium TimesA former Vice President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized President Goodluck Jonathan over a statement read on his behalf by one of...

The GuardianTeachers Demand Unconditional Release Of Chibok Girlsspyghana.comClarion calls for the immediate release of the over 200 school girls abducted by the dreaded Islamic Sect, Boko Haram, at the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State,...

NDTVAbducted Girls: US Explains Operational Base In ChadDaily Times NigeriaThe United States Department of Defence (DOD), on Thursday explained why its air operation to assist Nigeria in locating and rescuing the abducted Chibok school girls is based i...