by Idowu Bankole Benin City — The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of Hon. Peter Aliyu, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, and has declared four other suspects wanted over the 2014 killing. The four fleeing suspects […]

WARRI—THE leadership of Proper Inheritance Political Associates, PIPA, a group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed claims that some aspirants have been anointed by the PDP leadership and the powers that be, as the sole candidates of the party for the 2015 general elections.

The Enugu State Movement for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan (EMJ) is hosting a mega-rally, today, to drum up support for, and seek to persuade the President to accept the challenge to contest next year’s presidential election.

By Victor Ahiuma-young Retirees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, have a sent “Save Our Soul’’ message to President Goodluck Jonathan over unpaid pension and other benefits, seeking for his immediate intervention to save them from untold hardship and untimely death. For the past two weeks, the pensioners have been protesting across […]

LOKOJA—A Chinese national working in Kogi State was yesterday abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers.

Former Super Eagles striker Victor Okechukwu Agali has joined the calls for Villareal CF of Spain striker, Ikechukwu Uche to be recalled to the Super Eagles team.

ABEOKUTA—A faction of Labour Party in Ogun State has said the former governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, lacked power to merge the party with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.

THE past week has not been a fine one for the rightwing Pentecostal Christian movement in Nigeria. And by extension, the moral burden of Nigeria’s ruling class and all our compatriots who swear loyalty to these two sets in our nation’s firmament, also got heavier.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday commended President Goodluck Jonathan for Nigeria’s efforts at containing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country.

Lagos—The late Arts editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. McPhillip Nwachukwu who passed on last year was yesterday celebrated at the launch of his book, “So long a Night” in Lagos.

THE issue of how much disclosure is healthy for the citizenry has been a matter for public debate. For instance, if, in a war situation, the President of a nation suddenly became blind and unable to manage the affairs of state, would it be better to make this known to the public; or his lieutenants should shield him from public view and carefully carry on his responsibilities as if nothing has happened?

Ghana national football team captain Asamoah Gyan was not involved in the disappearance of two friends, his lawyer said on Wednesday after months of rumours and even claims of ritual sacrifice.

I Was among the 21 persons, working to promote the enjoyment of human rights across the world, that were invited by the United States Department of State to participate in a two-week International Visitors Leadership Programme, IVLP, titled US Foreign Policy and Human Rights.

The world wide campaign ‘Meat Free Monday’ is still to arrive in Nigeria. Even though our country is equally and in many parts severely affected by climate change.

Former Nigeria international Joseph Yobo has insisted that Arsenal have not made any contact with him over a contract.