I’ll defend Nigeria’s unity if re-elected – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the task of keeping Nigeria one, despite the security challenges, remained one of his priorities if re-elected on February 14.
Turkish court orders Facebook to block pages ‘insulting’ prophet
A Turkish court has ordered Facebook to block pages deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohammed, threatening to shut down the social media network indefinitely if it ignores the directive, state media said Monday.
APC threatens court action against NCC over fund raising
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC) to challenge the shutdown of some of its fund raising platforms.
Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as curfew lifted
A curfew imposed in the northeastern city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday, as the state governor urged residents to stay and fight.
Lagos State PDP governorship candidate urges electorate to vote credible leaders
Mr Jimi Agbaje, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate for Lagos State on Sunday urged the electorate to vote for only credible leaders in the Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 elections.
APC attacks Bishop Oyedepo over ‘Gate of hell’ controversy
There is controversy over the actual words of the General Overseer of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Ota, Ogun State, David Oyedepo, during the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to the church on Sunday.
Asisat Oshoala leads Liverpool to down Aston Villa
Talented Nigerian female football star and current African football queen, Asisat Oshoala who signed for Liverpool Ladies on Friday, January 23, 2015, helped her team to a resounding victory over Aston Villa Ladies on Sunday.
LASU School of Communication gets new dean
The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed Dr. Rotimi Williams Olatunji, as the Acting Dean, Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication. He succeeds Professor Lai Oso, who had served as Dean meritoriously for two terms (2011-2014).
APC, Buhari Campaign Organisation condemn attack on Jonathan’s convoy
“We hereby condemn in strong terms any act of violence which took place and we are against any violence during any political event or procession,’’—Nana and Dabo
Bishop Okah to Buhari: ‘Sit down, you’re too old’
PRESIDING Patriarch of Flock of Christ Mission International, Warri, Delta State, Bishop Simeon Okah, has advised the 72-year-old All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) to sit down because he is too old
Nigeria’s gas supply market hits 2bn cfbd – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says Nigeria has grown its gas supply market from 300 million to two billion cubic feet per day (cfpd).
We must show greater character in second match, says Siasia after Dream Team VI’s loss to Tunisia
Head Coach Samson Siasia has charged his under-23 national male football team to show character and resilience when they take on their Tunisian counterparts in their second international friendly match.
FIBA appoints Nigeria’s Oyedeji on its Players’ Commission
The Central Board of the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) has appointed former D’Tigers’ captain, Olumide Oyedeji, into its Players’ Commission for the 2014 to 2019 term of office.
APC threatens court action against NCC over fund raising
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it would institute a legal process against the National Communications Commission (NCC) to challenge the shutdown of some of its fund raising platforms.
Nigeria pleased with agreement on multinational task force ino fighting Boko Haram —- Jonathan
“Nigeria will also work to deepen and consolidate our bilateral relationship with the U.S.,’’—Jonathan
Maiduguri residents told to stay and fight, as curfew lifted
A curfew imposed in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri after a weekend Boko Haram attack was lifted on Monday, as the state governor urged residents to stay and fight.
