Nigeria is repatriating over 1,600 citizens who have sought refuge in its embassy in Bangui, fleeing violence wracking the Central African Republic, an army spokesman said Sunday. “The Federal Government has … arranged several chartered flights to…
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Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan is facing an uphill battle if he seeks re-election next year, after a series of unprecedented setbacks that have raised doubts about his political survival. The perceived damage to the 56-year-old’s stock has led…
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday denied a report claiming he absolved Fulanis of killings in disputes with Tiv…
Many residents of the Lagos metropolis celebrated this year’s Christmas in darkness, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Visits to…
Some residents in Lagos have called on government to set up a task force to enforce the official N50 per…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday rejoiced with President Goodluck Jonathan as he clocked the age of 56. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Five gunmen, suspected to be ritualists on Sunday invaded the government hospital in Ado-Ekiti, demanding for new born babies. The News Agency of…
No fewer than 20 election officials in the Anambra governorship poll were attacked in the early hours of Sunday by armed…
Bishop Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has called on the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to ensure the forum’s unity.…
A French man, Mr Francis Collon, abducted in Rimi, Katsina State, has been abandoned by his captors eleven months after…