No plan to pelt Dickson in Bayelsa —TAN
Transfor-mation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN, has denied claims of alleged plan to sponsor youths to pelt Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, saying that its focus is on the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential election.
Seven UN peacekeepers wounded in northern Mali blast
Seven UN peacekeepers have been wounded in an explosion in northeastern Mali, military sources from the force told AFP on Monday.
Naira hits N210, 213 to dollar at BDC, black market
The Naira on Monday lost N2 to the dollar to sell at N210 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs) segment of the official market.
Supporters overwhelms Buhari at Borno APC rally
A mammoth crowd of supporters on Monday in Maiduguri overwhelmed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, making him to abandon several efforts to address them.
Nigeria claims recapture of key town from Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military on Monday claimed the recapture of Monguno, a garrison town in northeast Borno state, after it was seized by Boko Haram Islamist militants last month.
Schools reopen as Liberia turns page on Ebola epidemic
Children trickled back to school in Liberia on Monday after the restart of lessons that had been delayed for months by the deadly Ebola outbreak, as the country begins to turn the page on the crisis.
Central African leaders talk strategy against Boko Haram
Central African leaders began talks Monday in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde on a joint strategy to tackle the extremist Boko Haram group, officials said.
The Spark’s Rookie, Oloruntola wins recording deal with Fliptyce
Winner of The Spark’s, Rookie of the month for January, Oloruntola Alawiye has won a recording deal for a song to be produced by Fliptyce, formeost producer of many hit songs including P-Square’s “Chop my Money.”
Ogun PDP expels Obasanjo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun on Monday announced the expulsion of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party.
Trader charged with stabbing woman on breast
A trader, Ernest Omowole, who allegedly stabbed a woman on the breast, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a three-count charge.
NYSC dismisses possible extension of service year for elections
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday said it had not extended the service year of outgoing corps members listed to participate in the rescheduled general elections.
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE THINKING
Why shouldn’t there be a soft bed for me?’ As he uttered these words, a colourful and comfortable bed of velvet appeared before him immediately.
Six Killed, many hospitalised as Buhari supporters raze PDP campaign office
No fewer than six people amongst them were suspected members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) including asmhatic patients reportedly feared dead with several others injured in a stampede at the APC’s presidential campsign/rally held at the Ramat Square, Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.
Court orders Zenith Bank to pay lawyer N10.5m from PDP account
An Ikeja High Court has ordered Zenith Bank Plc to pay the judgment sum of N10.5 million from the account of the Peoples Democratic Party to a lawyer, Mr Debo Adeleke. Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye gave the directive in a Ganishee Order Absolute issued on Monday following the refusal of the party to obey the court’s earlier judgment delivered on Nov.12, 2014.
APC commiserates with Bayelsa government, First Lady over women’s death
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with the Government and people of Bayelsa State as well as the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, over the death of 11 of her women supporters in a gory vehicle accident on Saturday.
We will not miss Obasanjo – Anennih
The chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anennih monday dismissed the decision of former president Olusegun Obasanjo to dump the PDP, saying that “leaders will not miss” his departure.
