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UK-bound National Presidential Honours NYSC awardees show their philanthropic gestures to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Wassa, Abuja.
South African politician, Makashule Gana, the deputy chairperson of the Democratic Alliance calls on South African men to “provide” properly for women, rather than lash out at Nigerians for “stealing” women away.
Nigeria's former military ruler, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. General Buhari, 72, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), beat his major opponent, Nigeria’s incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by securing 52.4% of votes cast in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to results declared by…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting defeat and congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the March 28 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of ACF National Executive Committee, Alhaji Ahmadu Coomasie, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. ``This…
Prof. Remi Sonaiya of KOWA Party on Tuesday congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election, and reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on behalf of her party. In a message sent to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, the NLC General Secretary, and Mr Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC President, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urging them to keep the spirit of togetherness…
The Official statement by Nigerian President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan after the announcement of the results of 2015 Presidential Elections. Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the…
Live Updates from the ICC in Abuja as the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announces the final results of the Presidential Election 2015. Nigeria 2015 election Live Nigeria Election 2015 Updates #Nigeriadecides min_retweets:1 from:nigeriaa2z
The Rivers State Police Command said on Saturday that it arrested a middle aged man for allegedly snatching a ballot box in Tai Local Government Area of the state.
Nigerian-born Franklin Emuobor Ebenhron is facing an investigation by the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs after reports alleging that he had acquired his Ugandan passport using fake identity.
Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) said it generated over N100 million to the state coffers last year. This was against the N10 million target given by the state government.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Thursday it will sell N313.88 billion worth of treasury bills.
The Northern State Governors’ Forum will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 25 in Abuja to discuss current national issues.
Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday sworn in nine new ministers and assigned them portfolios in Abuja.
Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday suspended its member, Dr Shehu Adamu, for six months over allegation of N180 million bribe levelled against other members.