The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reaching out to all its members in the incoming 8th National Assembly who may be aggrieved after the emergence of the party’s official candidates on Saturday. The party said in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala …

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Munich, Germany on Sunday, 7 June, armed with the “wish list” of Nigeria in line with the demand of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries. The G7 had earlier requested the then President-elect to prepare a shopping list and come with it for their …

  A goal in each half by the towering Flying Eagles forward ensured Manu Garba’s team reached the last-16 of the Fifa U20 World Cup in New Zealand The Nigeria U20 team, fuelled by a deafening noise at the Stadium Taranaki, put their Hungarian opponents to the sword 2-0 in …

All Progressives Congress (APC), Saturday, declared Senators Ahmed Lawan from Yobe and George Akume from Benue State to run as the party’s candidates for the office of Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively in Tuesday’s election at the National Assembly. However, the Senators of like minds in statement issued …

  Barcelona FC completed a trophy treble in Luis Enrique’s debut season in charge as they beat Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final in Berlin on Saturday. A fifth European title looked set to be a more routine ask when Rakitic – the man to perform so capably in …

President Muhammadu Buhari says in fulfilment of one of their campaign promises, his declared assets and those of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be released to the public upon the completion of their verification by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). It is hoped that this process will be completed …

President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving Nigeria on Sunday morning, to attend the G7 Summit that is scheduled to take place in Bavaria, Germany, from June 7 to 8, 2015. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, June 6, Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on …

Being the Commencement Speech delivered at Babcock University’s Postgraduate graduation ceremony which held  June 4, 2015. I am pleased to be invited to speak at one of Nigeria’s leading private universities.I would like to thank Prof. James Makinde, the Vice Chancellor and President of Babcock University, for personally inviting me …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin An Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp housing over 900 victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country has been discovered in Edo‎ State. It was gathered that most of the IDPs in the camp, located in a remote community in Edo …

Former House minority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) speakership candidate of the House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila emerged after the primaries conducted by the party at a meeting held between the lawmakers and the party leadership. He emerged to defeat Yakubu Dogara, another contender who …

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has elected its National executive at a National Convention held at Women Development Centre, Awka Saturday. The party at the Convention elected Dr Ikechukwu, its National Chairman marking the end of the Chief Victor Umeh era. Former Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku was …

The new Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro. Felix Amaechi Obuah assumed work, Friday meetings with top management of the agency, refuse contractors as well as the union of staff under the aegis of AUCPTRE. Addressing the contractors, at the Conference Hall of the agency, …

Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, Friday, inaugurated the secretariat of the Nigerian Union in Pretoria, describing the association as a rallying point for Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking at the inauguration in Pretoria, South Africa, she urged Nigerians resident in South Africa to register with the …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin The immediate past speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uyi Igbe, has advised the new members of the state legislature to make humility and unity their watchwords in all their undertakings. Hon. Igbe who made the call while addressing the media at the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday paid his first visit to the State Police Command where he announced the upward review of insurance compensation for Police Officers serving in the state. Announcing the review at the Oduduwa Police Command in Ikeja area of the State, the Governor during an …

  ‎Effort  of the Wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano geared towards caring for the needy and support for indigent and the physically challenged persons through her NGO, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) received international  support with the donation of 30 brand new Wheel Chairs …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday visited the scene of a petrol tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which fell on the road and spilled its contents at Idimu area of the state, promising to provide immediate succor for victims whose houses and shops …

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sympathy with the victims of Thursday’s bomb explosions in Jimeta-Yola, in Adamawa State, which damaged a greater portion of the popular Jimeta market and caused widespread destruction of lives and property. The former Vice President also condoled with victims of the recent …

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration would ensure ‘environmental justice’ for sustainable growth and development of the country. The President, who was represented by Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Friday at the Gala Night to celebrate the World Environment Day 2015, which held at the Banquet …

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ibrahim Babatunde Olorogun-Etti has resigned his membership of the party. A statement issued on Friday in Lagos by Olorogun-Etti cited in-fighting, irreconcilable differences with the leadership of the Lagos PDP, Bode George’s stronghold on the party and the party’s poor …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has hinted of plans to convene a summit in the next few weeks to deliberate on traffic gridlocks in the state. The Governor spoke at an interactive session he had with Media Executives alongside his Deputy, Dr (Mrs) Oluranti Adebule and Secretary to the …

The nation’s skilled manpower received a boost on Friday in Lagos, with the graduation of 144 auto technicians, including a woman. The two-week training programme organised by the National Automotive Council (NAC) focused on heavy duty trucks maintenance and tyre repairs for auto technicians in Lagos state. Mr Aminu Jalal, …

The management team of the American University of Nigeria, AUN, was at the neighboring Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Friday, June 5, to sympathize with the victims of the bomb blast on Thursday at Jimeta Modern Market, and their families. A consignment containing different types of medicines, including antibiotics, was donated …

A cross section of women in Lagos, Friday charged the Super Falcons to leave up to expectations at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. The World Cup is to kick-off from today (June 6) through to July 5. President of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ifeyinwa Omowole, …