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Gov. Fayose declares Dickson PDP candidate for December 5 governorship election; former President Jonathan votes
” NEDU MARK YENAGOA Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Electoral Panel for Bayelsa state governorship primaries and Governor of…
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APC hails ECOWAS, Pres. Buhari on reinstatement of Interim Govt. in Burkina Faso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its leadership role in…
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Rescue of Chief Olu Falae: How we did it – Police; I believe my kidnappers’re linked to Boko Haram – Falae
A special squad led by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Solomon Arase has rescued the kidnapped chairman of…
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Dangote Cement wins Business of the Year award at the African Business Awards ceremony
Dr Aliko Dangote, Daphne Mashile Nkosi, Strive Masiyiwa, Helen Hai and Mohammed Dewji were among the top business leaders who…
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4, 000 police officers deployed to N/East to fight Boko Haram; IGP Arase tells U.S envoy
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Mr. Solomon Arase, has reiterated the unalloyed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to actively…
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Navy, police partner for improved security on waterways
In what appears to be building a tight security on our maritime routes, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral…
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Coup: Kafando reinstated as Burkina Faso president
Burkina Faso’s interim President Michel Kafando has been formally reinstated a week after the military takeover. The ceremony took place…
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Tax: Expert urges companies to embrace automated business solutions
Nigerian companies must ensure that they have robust, automated payroll systems and processes in place so that they can more…
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EID-EL-KABIR: President Buhari, Governors Tambuwal, Ahmed, Senator Mark greet, task Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with all Nigerians of the Islamic faith as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, even as…
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Bayelsa primaries: Sylva is not APC’s candidate; he threatened my life, brought in thugs to disrupt process; election must be rescheduled —Oshiomhole; APC cancels, reschedules primaries
Chairman of the Election Committee and Returning Officer of the All Progressives Congress Primaries for the December 5, 2015 Gubernatorial…
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Eid-el-Kabir: APC, PDP greet Nigerian Muslims; commend spirit of sacrifice; urge rededication to God
The All Progressives Congress (APC) felicitates with all Muslims in the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, wishing…
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Sallah: Let’s join hands to move Nigeria forward, Oshiomhole urges Muslims
AKHERE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has urged the Muslim Ummah to continue to join hands with…
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Bayelsa PDP prepares for governorship primaries as 250 ‘super delegates’ endorse Dickson
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Over 250 top delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State have formally endorsed incumbent Governor…
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APC Bayelsa primary elections: JTF smuggles Oshiomhole to safety as Sylva emerges flagbearer
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa One-time Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva will fly the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s flag at the…
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Burkina coup leaders sign deal with army to stand down
Burkina Faso coup leaders agreed to return to their barracks and said they would restore the deposed president to power,…
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UNWTO calls off World Tourism Day celebrations at Burkina Faso
Following the political unrests in the West African country of Burkina Faso, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has…
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Take all necessary action to rescue Falae – Buhari directs IGP Arase
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, and other security agencies to take all necessary…
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Obafemi Awolowo Foundation to inaugurate HID Awolowo Foundation soon
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has officially announced the passing of its Chairperson and moving spirit, Yeye Oodua HID Awolowo and…
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Gov. Lalong of Plateau State constitutes implementation committee for bail-out funds
Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has approved the constitution of an Implementation Committee for the N5.375…
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President Buhari off to U.S, Thursday; addresses UN General Assembly in New York; meets with AU Council
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Nigeria for New York, in the United States, Thursday, for a series of meetings and…
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Lagos appoints Ogunsanwo as new LIRS boss, replaces Fowler
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has appointed Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as the new Chairman, of the Lagos State Internal…
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Sallah: Atiku urges Nigerians to conquer hate, political intolerance
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to rid their hearts and minds of hate, intolerance and prejudice, which…
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EFCC re-arraigns ex- Gov Sule Lamido, sons, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday, arraigned immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, his two sons…
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Gunshots, withdrawals, protests as APC holds guber primaries in Bayelsa
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Sporadic gunshots by unknown persons, withdrawals by candidates and protests by delegates characterized Tuesday’s All Progressives Congress…
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