Latest news from Nigeria on Nigeriaa2z.com. catch up with A-Z news and information from Africa’s most populous country in West Africa via our teams in Kaduna, Warri, Lagos, Abuja and Kano.
Notable leaders from Akure, capital of Ondo State, yesterday met to chart ways of bringing meaningful development to the ancient city. At a summit organised by the Akure Divisional Consultative Forum, leaders of the town stressed the need for unity in the effort to transform the city. The convener of the meeting, Olu Aboluwoye noted that despite the fact that…
The police have arraigned a 19-year-old girl, Jennifer Alumona, and three other male suspects before an Abuja High Court on a five-count charge of conspiracy, assault and armed robbery. Charged with Alumona, on Tuesday, for being in possession of a locally-made double barrel pistol with two live cartridges, conspiracy and robbery are Idris Olayemi, 25; Abdullahi Ibrahim, 25 and Yusuf…
The unsolicited appointment of some persons into the campaign organisation of Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, appears to be fetching him bashing rather than applause, following the outright rejection of such appointments by some of the selected people. Last weekend, the governor’s campaign organisation went on air to announce the names of members and non-members of the PDP into…
The name of the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Francis Adah, is missing from the voter register even though he was duly registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the voter registration exercise. The deputy governor of the state, Efiok Cobham revealed this in Calabar while addressing those protesting the omission of their names from…
How did you emerge as PDP candidate? Well, I participated in the primaries conducted by the PDP on the 8th of January 2011 by Senator Waku and after the primaries, I was declared the winner by the returning officer. But somewhere along the line, some other aspirants claimed to have won. But the national executive committee of the PDP finally…
Arrangements have been concluded by the Osun State government to host the 4th World Summit of Mayors International Conference which kicks off in Osogbo the state capital on Friday. The Chairman Local Organising Committee of the conference, Siyan Oyeweso, disclosed at a press conference in Osogbo that President Goodluck Jonathan is expected as the Special Guest of honour at the…
The People's Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, refuted the allegation against it that it is engaged in buying voters' cards in order to manipulate the forthcoming general elections. It also noted that the unfounded allegation was perpetrated by some politicians who are bent on denting the image of the party. According to a release by the National Publicity Secretary, Rufai Ahmed…
The Nigerian Council of Primates and religious organisations in the Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State have accused traditional rulers of meddling in the affairs of a religious community in the state. According to the groups, obas in Ugbo Kingdom, Ilaje LGA, planned to install a baale in a religious community, Ugbo-nla Zion, a development which now poses…
Schools in Boje and Nsadop communities in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State have reopened for the first time since August 2010, when the two communities went to war over farmland. The communal clash sparked off by the invasion of Nsadop by warriors from Boje, left the two sister communities in confusion and schools were forced to close…
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, yesterday said with the amnesty programme of the Federal government, youth in the region have discovered that it is necessary to embrace peace in the area. The minister was in the state for the grand finale of “Youth Empowerment through Entertainment” organized for youth in the nine Niger Delta states. Mr. Orubebe…
Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel yesterday began his valedictory tour of the state saying he remains the longest serving governor since the creation of the state 35 years ago. Mr Daniel also said he will continue to fight former President, Olusegun Obasanjo over who takes over from him on May 29, 2011. Mr. Daniel who commenced his send forth ceremony…
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Ondo State Police Command yesterday confirmed the release of Iju-Osun community monarch, Samuel Oyegbemi, who was kidnapped by some suspected ex-militants. His…
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Ekiti State at the weekend criticised the ousted governor of the state, Segun Oni over…
The leadership of Ipokia local government in Ogun State at the weekend moved to improve the capacity of the state command of the Nigeria Police Force with the donation of a crime fighting vehicle. The head of the council, Irene Afolashade Kokumo, said her administration is prepared to collaborate with law enforcement agents to bring the incidence of crime to…
Out of the hundreds of youngsters who stormed Ikeja for auditioning to play the role of Dagrin in the biopic Stingomania Entertainments is recording in the late rapper’s honour, Trybson Dudukoko has emerged the lucky chap. Born Oladimeji Imoru Ganiyu, the Fuji artiste who lost his father to high blood pressure a few months after birth released his first album…