A series of explosions rocked the city of Maiduguri, Borno state, on Thursday, with casualties feared, witnesses and police said. It was not immediately clear how many blasts hit the state capital but one police officer said as many as seven went off and locals reported at least two bombs …

Tottenham’s Dele Alli says he was left “speechless” by his maiden England call-up, just five months after playing in League One. Joining Roy Hodgson’s senior side caps a remarkable year for the highly-talented 19-year-old midfielder, having secured a £5m move to Spurs and achieved promotion with MK Dons. Alli will …

The August edition of the latest FIFA ranking released, Thursday, has seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb a step up to become the 10th in Africa and 53rd in the world. The FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking follows matches against Tanzania and Niger, which the Super Eagles drew and won respectively. Argentina is still …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged Nigerians and Lagosians to cooperate with their respective government at the federal and state levels, assuring that both governments are determined to take the country and state to new heights in infrastructural development, economic prosperity and security of lives and property. …

AGENE GODWIN ,Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says Nigeria has started to reclaim her lost glory in the comity of nations since President Muhammadu Buhari took the reins of governance. In his 55th Independence Anniversary message, the Governor said in spite of the turmoil of the past, Nigeria …

Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has opted for a low-key celebration of the 55th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria even as the date coincides with the 19th year of creation of the state. Former military ruler, late Gen Sani Abacha announced the creation of Ekiti from the old Ondo state …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has posited that the country has a lot to celebrate despite the multitude of challenges Nigerians contend with. Governor Ahmed who took this position in his 55th Independence anniversary message to the people, expressed the optimism that Nigeria will overcome the myriad of economic, …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has described the 55th anniversary of independence today as “unhappy birthday for hundreds of victims of Boko Haram who continue to suffer the consequences of the conflict in the Northeast of the country.” SERAP in a statement dated 1 October 2015 and signed by …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s plans to use sports as a veritable tool that would not only take the youths off the street and provide them with a means of livelihood, but also boost tourism in the state. The Governor spoke, Wednesday, when the Trustees …

October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness. No temporary problems or passing …

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, asked Nigerians to be patient with his four-month search for a government to tackle the country’s worst economic crisis for decades, in the wake of his submission of a list of his cabinet members to the Senate, late Wednesday. Foreign investors and Nigerian firms have criticized Buhari, …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, the Speaker said although Nigeria is facing multifarious challenges, nonetheless the …

Economic growth in commodity-exporting countries is likely to slow more amid expectations for further weakness in commodity prices, particularly of energy and metals, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says in a new study. “A significant deceleration in growth rates is unavoidable for many (commodity-exporting) economies,” the IMF study said. The …

On weekends in Nigeria, getting together to watch the English Premier League features on almost everyone’s to-do list. Bars and restaurants draw significant crowds to screenings of live games, and at least four pages of most newspapers are dedicated to the Premiership – with the local league relegated to what …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Governorship Electoral Panel for Bayelsa State, Brigadier Gen. Mansur Dan Ali, has declared Chief Timipre Sylva as winner of the party’s poll with a total of 981 votes secured. One of the aspirants, Chief Ndutimi Alaibe had earlier in the day, …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has declared force majeure on exports from Forcados Terminal effective 15:00hrs, Nigerian time from Wednesday (September 30, 2015) following a leak on the Trans Forcados Pipeline (TFP), that has affected crude receipts into Forcados Terminal. The TFP is …

Being the goodwill message of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on the occasion of the 55th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. I will start by thanking the Almighty Creator, the God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and the awesome God of David, for making this special occasion …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday congratulated Nigerians as the nation marks its 55th Independence Anniversary as a sovereign state, saying patriotism and selfless service are two qualities that can truly reflect the essence of the country’s Independence. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press …

As Nigeria celebrates 55 years of independence and Bayelsa marks 19 years of its creation, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has urged Bayelsans and Nigerians to remain focused and be supportive to the Governments at all levels. The governor in a statement issued on Wednesday night by his Chief Press Secretary, …

Former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to support the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government in achieving success, growth and sustainable development as the country marks it’s 55th Independence Anniversary. In a statement released by his media office, Wednesday, Amaechi called for unity and patriotism which …