Bello’s aide flays APC on no-confidence vote
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo has faulted the ‘vote of no confidence’ passed on the governor by the State Executive Council, SEC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, insisting members erred by their action.
Brazil’s Rousseff to address impeachment in UN trip
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff flew to New York on Thursday to sign a global climate change pact but she will use the international stage to denounce efforts to impeach her.
Reps grill I-GP over re-opening of Kogi Assembly
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Kogi Assembly crisis on Thursday met with Mr Solomon Arase, Inspector-General of Police (I-GP) on the re-opening of Kogi House of Assembly complex.
Fuel scarcity: U.S pledges to offer technical assistance
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Ms Samantha Power, on Thursday promised that the U.S Embassy in Nigeria would offer technical assistance to help Nigeria solve its lingering challenge of fuel scarcity.
Brussels bomber had previously worked at airport, minister confirms
Belgium’s Interior Minister, Jan Jambon, on Thursday, confirmed that one of the suicide bombers who died in the March 22 terrorist attacks on the Brussels airport had previously been an airport employee, a media report said.
CCT adjourns Saraki’s trial until April 27
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, until April 27 for continuation of cross examination of EFCC witness, Micheal Wetkas.
Blatter says he’s no longer suffering over FIFA fate
Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter on Thursday said he was no longer suffering as a result of the corruption scandals which led to his six-year ban from football.
FA CUP S/FINAL: Ighalo set to shoot down Crystal Palace
As Watford prepare to confront Crystal Palace in a FA Cup semifinal match at Selhurst Park on Sunday, Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo is primed to score the goals that will propel Watford to a final place at Wembley.
12th CAADPP participants tasked private sector on bankable business plans
Participants at the just concluded 12th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) in Accra, Ghana have called on the private sector to translate Malabo commitment into bankable business plans that can attract required resources necessary for accelerated implementation.
Obama vows quick rescue of Chibok Girls, says, ‘we can’t forget them’
United States President, Barak Obama Thursday evening in Abuja pledged greater commitment towards the rescue of the abducted 219 Chibok Girls, saying “the US will never give up on Chibok girls”.
Ten of Prince’s most notable records
Prince produced dozens of commercially released albums over the course of his career, augmented by an extensive back catalog of work he kept in his vault at Paisley Park.
Musicians, celebrities pour tributes for pop icon Prince
Pop icon Prince — whose pioneering brand of danceable funk made him one of music’s most influential figures — died Thursday at his compound in Minnesota. He was 57.
Goodluck Jonathan Endorses Effort to End Modern Slavery
In his effort to promote liberty in Africa and all over the world, former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday met with Mr. Andrew Forrest, founder of The Walk Free Foundation, the world’s preeminent anti Modern slavery body, which also publishes the annual Global Slavery Index.
Number of IDPs frightening – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the number of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Nigerian refugees as frightening.
He however said that his administration has begun the process of comprehensive compilation of their data to speed up their resettlement.
Video: LASTMA official slaps commuter, threatens to use charm on him
A video of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), slapping a commuter and threatening him with ‘Oruka’ (charm), has emerged on the social media.
Pop icon Prince dies at 57
Pop icon Prince — one of the most influential but elusive figures in music — died suddenly at his compound in Minnesota on Thursday, a representative said. He was 57.
