At least 40 civilians have been killed in an attack on a village in the restive east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a non-governmental organisation said on Thursday.

Rapper Eldee went on social media a few hours ago to voice his support on the rights of gays in Africa eliciting a whirlwind on social media. He voiced his support following the post made by Mr Richard Branson CEO Virgin Group who posted…

BANGKOK (AFP) – Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as clashes broke out with protesters trying to prevent political parties registering for elections, leaving dozens wounded and forcing officials to flee by helicopter. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has faced weeks of mass street rallies seeking to curb her family’s political dominance and […]

Four people were reported killed yesterday by the police in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.

Jose Mourinho has urged Chelsea to “enjoy the moment” and make sure they overtake at least one of their Premier League title rivals in Thursday’s traditional Boxing Day fixtures.

Lagos State, on Wednesday, said the commission would not stagger the 2015 general elections to avoid the problems encountered in Anambra.

Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has presented an aggregate Budget of N219, 281,273,481 for the 2014 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.

THE people of Niger Delta under the aegis of Niger Delta for Peace, Credible and Visionary Leadership, has berated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Aminu Tambuwal for accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of aiding corruption in the country.

Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, the Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Onitsha, has predicted that 2014 will be a year full of greater achievements for the country.

Crude edged higher in Asian trade Thursday on supply concerns following escalating violence in oil-producer South Sudan, but gains were capped as dealers sat on the sidelines awaiting fresh leads after the festive season.

A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Saidu Kawu, has passed on at the age of 85.

Eateries, hotels and recreational centres in Abakaliki metropolis on Wednesday witnessed large turnout of holiday makers seeking Christmas relaxation and fun.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was large number of people who came to have fun and enjoy the Christmas public holiday in some of the tourist centres visited.

The first batch of 80 Nigerians of the 508 repatriated from Saudi Arabia arrived in the country on Wednesday, according to an official.

The Assistant Director, Relief and Rehabilitation at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Daniel Obot, disclosed this to newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday admonished politicians and statesmen that were heating up the polity saying that the country belongs to all Nigerians.

The President was speaking at the Christmas day service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Anglican Communion, Gwarimpa, Abuja.

He said that the nation belonged to every Nigerian;, “the common man, traditional rulers, religious leaders, our men, our women.”

Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi on Wednesday advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast in spite of the recent defections by some members to opposition parties in some parts of the country.

The governor spoke at Kpata, Bassa Local Government Area while inaugurating the permanent secretariat of PDP Ward 5 built at a cost of N7 million.