16 killed in north-eastern India landslide
Indian police said 16 people were killed in a landslide in a remote village near India's north-eastern border with China.
N’Assembly cannot be opposition to APC govt — Dogara
ABUJA—The National Assembly will not project itself as an opposition to the All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration by overriding a veto on the 2016 budget, the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara said yesterday.
S-West PDP leaders insist on nat’l chairmanship position
LEADERS of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South West, yesterday, insisted on producing the national chairman of the party ahead of its forthcoming national convention, saying it is based on equity and fairness.
Traditional, religious institutions in Nigeria: Implications for national security
Traditional and religious institutions had played and continue to play varied and dynamic roles in various parts of the world, including our country, Nigeria.
Troops kill 30 terrorists, lose 2 men; free 198 hostages
Following massive air and land onslaught by Nigerian Airforce aircraft and soldiers of the Nigerian military, no fewer than 30 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed in several operations carried out in the North East to rid the area of remnants of the terrorists.
FG gives 2-week ultimatum to FAAN, NAMA on Arik Air indebtedness
The Federal Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, and the Arik Air Group to resolve all indebtedness of the airline.
Police nab robbery kingpin in Lagos
The leader of a notorious gang, involved in the killing of 16- year-old Seun Babalola at Idi- Araba, Mushin area of Lagos State sometimes last year, has been arrested by operatives of the State Police Command.
Grazing Reserve Bill: Rights group warns against communal war
The Campaign for Democracy, CD, has given the National Assembly a pat on the back for throwing out the Grazing Reserve Commission Bill, which it said was capable of causing communal war.
Ogun screens intending hajj pilgrims
A three-day intensive screening exercise has commenced in Abeokuta for intending Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State for this year’s holy pilgrimage to Makkah.
NFF to report Etoile to CAF, commends Enyimba
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended the efforts of Nigerian champions, Enyimba FC in reaching the group stage of the CAF Champions League, but will lodge a strong protest to the Confederation of African Football over the conduct of Etoile du Sahel’s supporters in Sousse on Wednesday night.
Let’s be patient with Buhari — NACOMYO
National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, Southern zone has urged Nigerians to be patient with the Buhari-led administration saying that government efforts will soon yield dividend of democracy.
