50 wounded as car bomb attack hit ruling party HQ in Turkey
A car bomb exploded Monday outside the provincial HQ of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the eastern Turkish city of Van, wounding more than 50 people, including four police, local authorities said. Turkish officials blamed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgency against the Turkish state and is considered a terrorist group by Ankara and its Western allies.
Biafra: MASSOB pledges peaceful anniversary celebration
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has pledged peaceful procession to mark 17 years anniversary of the group on Sept. 13. MASSOB religious administrator, Rev. Apostle Ezichukwu, made the pledge on Monday in Onitsha while speaking with newsmen.
Abuja resident blames low-key celebration to economic recession
Residents of FCT have blamed the low-key 2016 Eid-el Kabir celebration on the current economic recession in the country. A correspondent who went round some parks in the FCT reports that the usual hustling and bustling associated the celebration was lacking. The residents said in separates interviews that the low-key celebration and low turnouts he to […]
Alleged Patience $31.4m scam: Investigate first before media trial – Reps
MEMBERS of the House of Representatives, Monday advised security agencies to conclude investigations before smearing the image of Nigerians in the media.
My govt inherited nothing from Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – Buhari
Amidst economic recession and unprecedented level of hunger in the land, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he inherited absolutely to legacy from the previous government of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
`Change begins with me’: Buhari deserves commendation for this bold move – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for introducing `Change Begins With Me’ campaign in Nigeria.
Fulfill promises to Nigerians, Awujale urges Buhari, others
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has urged political office holders in all tiers of government not to renege on their promises to Nigerians.
Forgery: AGF okays ex-Assemblies of God Church leader for trial
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has okayed forgery charge against former General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Reverend Paul Emeka.
Manchester United first UK football club to earn £500m in a year
English giants Manchester United have recorded record revenues of £515.3m (about N2.319 trillion) for the 2016 financial year, becoming the first UK football club to do so.
Ex-militants want FG to pay 3 months outstanding stipends
The former Niger Delta militants, under the Amnesty Programme have, have appealed to the Federal Government to pay their three months outstanding stipends
Crystal Palace defender, Pape airlifted to hospital after road crash
Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare has been airlifted to hospital after a car crash on the M4 motorway in London, even though his injuries are said not to be life-threatening.
