November 2015

PIC.6. FROM LEFT: MINISTERS , RETIRED BRIG.-GEN MANSUR MOHAMMED DAN- ALI (ZAMFARA STATE); HAJIA KHADIJA BUKAR IBRAHIM (YOBE STATE); SEN. AISHA JUMMAIA AL-HASSAN (TARABA STATE) AND HAJIYA AISHA ABUBAKAR (SOKOTO), TAKING OATH OF OFFICE AS MINISTERS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC BEFORE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY (11/11/15). 7113/11/11/2015/ICE/JAU/NAN

President Buhari inaugurates cabinet, assigns portfolios

Post author:News Agency of Nigeria
Post published:Nov 11, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks National

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in 36 ministers to form his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock and assigned them portfolios.

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Golden Eaglets arrives in Abuja to grand welcome

Post author:Naija4Life
Post published:Nov 11, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks Football

Residents of Abuja and other neighbouring cities rolled out drums on Wednesday to receive the World champions, the Golden Eaglets, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.

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Chile 2015: Superior Nigerians cap enthralling competition

Post author:Chinaza Okorie
Post published:Nov 9, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks Football

Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament favourites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, on the concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015.

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Reps urge Govt to facilitate return of Nigerian refugees

Post author:News Agency of Nigeria
Post published:Nov 6, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks National

The Nigeria's House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to facilitate the speedy return of Nigerian refugees from neighbouring countries.

Bayelsa governorship election slated for Dec. 5.

Bayelsa Election: INEC registers 663,748 voters – Commissioner

Post author:News Agency of Nigeria
Post published:Nov 6, 2015
Post category:Bayelsa Editor's Picks

The Independent National Electoral Commission says that 663,748 voters have been registered in 1,939 units for the Bayelsa governorship election slated for Dec. 5.

Nigeria Golden Eaglets are into an all-African final against Mali / FIFA

Nigeria edge Mexico to set up all-African U-17 final with Mali

Post author:Chinaza Okorie
Post published:Nov 6, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks Football

Defending champions Nigeria have reached their second consecutive FIFA under-17 World Cup Final thanks to a thrilling 4-2 victory against Mexico in Concepcion on Thursday.

Photo Gallery from the Move Back to Nigeria group (MBTN) Networking Night in London

Photo Gallery: MBTN Networking Night in London 2015

Post author:Chinaza Okorie
Post published:Nov 2, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks Photo Gallery

Photos from the Move Back to Nigeria (MBTN) Networking Night in London at the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel in the London’s West End, Friday October 30, 2015.

Nigeria line up for praying during the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup 2015 quarter final match between Brazil and Nigeria at Estadio Sausalito on November 1, 2015 in Vina del Mar, Chile. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Chile 2015: Nigeria Eaglets thrash Brazil 3-0 to book Semi-final slot

Post author:Chinaza Okorie
Post published:Nov 2, 2015
Post category:Editor's Picks Football

Reigning FIFA U-17 men's champion, Nigeria, cruised into the FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-finals after stunning Brazil with three goals in five first half minutes in a 3-0 victory.