2015: Reps PDP Caucus endorse Jonathan, Tambuwal absent
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives on Monday passed a vote-of-confidence in President Goodluck Jonathan and stamped their support for his second term bid. House Leader,...
View Article2015: Our commitment to Jonathan’s re-election not in doubt – Akpabio
The commitment of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors in ensuring that the second term ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan is a huge success is not in doubt, the Chairman of the party’s...
View ArticleFIFA will lift ban on Nigeria ‘very soon’—NFA
A member of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Mr Joe Amene, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the ban slammed on Nigeria by FIFA would soon be lifted. He gave the assurance in an interview in...
View ArticleSLOK crew rescues burning vessel offshore
It was an ominous day that turned into a glorious one for the crew on board the NEYA III, a Platform Supply Vessel owned and operated by Slok Nigeria Limited. The Neya III crew delved into dangerous...
View ArticleNAHCO, Customs begin 24 hours cargo service at Lagos airport
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) has begun 24hours cargo operations as it has reached agreement with the Nigerian Customs Service to extend its hours of operation at the Lagos...
View ArticleLASU lecturers suspend two-month strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University chapter, has suspended its over two months strike. ASUU-LASU had embarked on the strike since May, citing fee hike, non-promotion of...
View ArticleTraders collaborate with Police on security in Rivers
Traders in Rivers State have been heeding the call of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin, for a collaboration with individuals, organisations to reduce crimes in the state. To this...
View ArticlePolice arrest Boko Haram’s ‘chief butcher’
Police detectives attached to Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Mohammed Zakari, a top operative of the violent group in Balmo Forest. Zakari, 30, who identified himself as the “chief...
View ArticleImpeachment: Atiku warns PDP against excessive use of power
Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar has warned against the excessive use of power by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led federal government, noting that it is good for decent democratic...
View ArticleNyako: Jonathan plans removal of 3 more governors –el-Rufai warns
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ... The post Nyako: Jonathan plans removal of 3 more governors –el-Rufai warns appeared first on The...
View ArticleChibok parents abort meeting with Jonathan, Presidency blames opposition
Parents and schoolmates of the 219 schoolgirls held captive by Boko Haram extremists refused .., The post Chibok parents abort meeting with Jonathan, Presidency blames opposition appeared first on The...
View ArticleMany injured as SAA jet hits turbulence
At least 25 passengers were injured when a passenger jet travelling from South Africa to Hong Kong hit severe turbulence on Wednesday, South African Airways Spokesperson, Tlali Tlali has confirmed....
View ArticleFood prices push June inflation by 0.2% -NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics, on Wednesday, released the Consumer Price Index, stating that the country’s inflation rate rose by 0.2% (year-on-year) in the month of June. According to a report...
View Article2015: Obiano endorses Jonathan, urges Ndi Anambra to vote for him
As the coast becomes clearer on the chances of President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 Presidential race, the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has endorsed the presidential aspirations of...
View ArticlePeugeot to assemble cars in Nigeria this year
PSA Peugeot Citroen will start producing cars in Nigeria this year after it the French carmaker signed an assembly and sale of cars agreement with PAN Nigeria Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, the...
View ArticleSON gives phone importers 7 days ultimatum to register brands
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has given phone importers up to July 22 to register their brands with it, or they would be confiscated. The agency said the measure will significantly reduce...
View ArticleEmefiele emerges ECOWAS Central Bank Governors Chairman
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele has been elected chairman of Committee of Central Bank Governors of the ECOWAS sub-region. Emefiele who was elected by fellows...
View ArticleNasarawa: Al-makura’s loyalists protest impeachment plot
Protesters yesterday blocked major roads in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, condemning the impeachment notice against Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura, who is facing charges of gross misconduct by the...
View ArticleWhy we declined meeting with Jonathan — Chibok parents
The twelve parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls, Wednesday, explained that they refused ... The post Why we declined meeting with Jonathan — Chibok parents appeared first on The Citizen -...
View ArticleNyako: APC to challenge impeachment in court
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to challenge in court, Tuesday’s impeachment of Murtala Nyako ... The post Nyako: APC to challenge impeachment in court appeared first on The Citizen -...
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