Three feared dead as Sanusi receives staff of office Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:25 PM PDT Three people were feared dead and scores of others injured in Kano when supporters of the first son of the late Emir of Kano and those of the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Lamido Sanusi... |
Boko Haram abducts 20 women near Chibok Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:26 PM PDT Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram have reportedly abducted about 20 women near Chibok, the Borno State community where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped on April 14. The women, according to... |
Amaechi ‘imprisoned’ in Kano airport - Official Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:27 PM PDT The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi was locked inside the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday for an undisclosed number of minutes before the gate was forced open. The State... |
In Pictures: Sanusi Lamido officially appointed Emir of Kano Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:28 PM PDT His Highness, Sarki Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, northwest Nigeria, on Monday assumed duties with an appeal to Kano residents to embrace peace, harmony and unity. More pictures... |
Mikel, Emenike quarrel, disagree in camp Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:28 PM PDT Head Coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi reportedly had to play the role of a father in settling a dispute between Super Eagles senior players John Obi Mikel and Emmanuel Emenike. The duo,who... |
Emir of Kano: We made innocent mistake, says PDP Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:29 PM PDT The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has said it made an innocent mistake when it issued a congratulatory statement on Sunday, in which it hailed the 'appointment' of Mallam Sanusi Ado... |
Jonathan cancels Kano trip as police seal off palace Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:23 PM PDT President Goodluck Jonathan has shelved his planned trip to Kano following the emergence of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as emir. The police yesterday sealed... |
Why I passed under barbed wire at airport – Fayose Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:17 PM PDT Peoples Democratic Party Governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has explained why he passed under a barbed wire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport during his tenure as governor... |
We’ve 5 weeks to go — Kutigi reminds delegates Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:00 PM PDT Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi, yesterday, urged delegates to hasten discussions on reports of the committees because they have only five weeks to conclude their... |
Twin explosives again rock Rivers court Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:51 PM PDT Explosives were again detonated at the premises of a high court in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State in the early hours of yesterday. It was gathered that documents were among items... |
FG inaugurates new trains, coaches in Lagos Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:42 PM PDT The Federal Government on Monday in Lagos reiterated its commitment to boost rail transportation with a promise to provide more infrastructure. President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this during the... |
Naira appreciates against major currencies Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:12 PM PDT The naira appreciated against the major currencies at the official and parallel markets on Monday in Lagos. At the official market, the naira opened at N155.15 to the dollar, compared with N155.23... |
Woman quits marriage over sexual starvation Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:07 PM PDT An Ibadan Customary Court sitting at Mapo on Monday dissolved the eight-year-old marriage between one David Omodiminiyi and his wife, Nike, over complaints of sexual starvation and loneliness... |
I’ll carry everybody along – new Emir of Kano Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:39 PM PDT The new Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Monday promised to carry everybody along while running the affairs of the ancient city. He also condoled with the family of the late Ado... |
We killed over 50 terrorists in Borno, Adamawa raids - Nigeria Military Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:51 AM PDT The Director of Defence Information, Maj.Gen Chris Olukolade, said the Special Forces killed 50 Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday. He said the insurgents were gunned down by 10pm on Saturday while... |
EMIR OF KANO: Sanusi turbaned amid tight securiy Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:08 AM PDT Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Lamido Sanusi, has been turbaned as the new Emir of Kano. The turbaning, which took place on Monday in Kano, was held amid heavy Police presence. The... |
Emir: PDP incited Kano violence – APC Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:23 AM PDT The All Progressives Congress on Monday accused the Peoples Democratic Party of inciting the violence that followed Sunday's announcement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. The party... |
Nigeria Independence Day bombings: Okah fit to stand trial, court rules Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:37 AM PDT An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday declared that Charles Okah, suspected mastermind of the October 1, 2010, twin bomb blasts at Eagle Square, Abuja, was fit to stand trial. Mr. Okah, whose... |
Sisi promises to defeat ‘terrorism’ in Egypt Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:03 AM PDT Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has used his first speech as Egypt's president to promise to "defeat terrorism," saying that security is a priority and that he has no time for reconciliation with... |
Villagers bury dead nearly a week after Boko Haram attack Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:51 AM PDT More than 100 bodies have been buried almost a week after a Boko Haram attack in northeast Nigeria, local leaders said Monday, but added that many more victims of the attacks had yet to be... |
Adamawa’s only female village head dies Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:35 AM PDT The only female village head in Adamawa, Ma-Astadikko Buba is dead. Buba was the village head of Dimgeb in Sugu District of Ganye Chiefdom in Ganye Local Government area. Buba was appointed the... |
Kano Protest: PDP attacks Lai Mohammed Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:31 AM PDT Our attention has been drawn to an inciting and misleading statement by Lai Mohammed wherein he again exhibited his penchant for insane blackmail by calling for the arrest of the PDP National... |
AC Milan sacks Seedorf, appoints Inzaghi Posted: 09 Jun 2014 08:47 AM PDT The Dutchman's future has been in question for some time at San Siro and the club have decided to part ways with him and bring in the youth coach as his replacement AC Milan have sacked coach... |
Lawmakers got N50m each to defect, says Oshiomhole Posted: 09 Jun 2014 08:34 AM PDT Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says some members of the State House of Assembly who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got N50... |
Edo Assembly suspends deputy Speaker, three others Posted: 09 Jun 2014 08:21 AM PDT Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the Deputy Speaker, Festus Ebea, and three other members of the House on the ground of misconduct. Addressing newsmen at the Anthony Enahoro Assembly... |
Italy to support Nigeria in fighting insecurity Posted: 09 Jun 2014 08:14 AM PDT The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Fulvio Rustico, has announced plans by his Government to support the Federal Government's efforts at fighting the activities of terrorists in the... |
2014 World Cup: Eagles to arrive in Brazil on Tuesday Posted: 09 Jun 2014 08:03 AM PDT The Super Eagles will arrive in Brazil on Tuesday for the 2014 FIFA World Cup scheduled to begin on June 12, the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said on Monday. A statement by Ademola Olajire,... |
DAY 2: Angry youths continue Anti-Sanusi protests in Kano, schools, shops shut Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:05 AM PDT Irate youth opposed to the emergence of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th Fulani emir of Kano took to the streets Monday morning forcing the closure of private and public schools. The youth in their... |
Taliban claims responsibility for Pakistani airport attack; 28 dead Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:12 AM PDT The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for an hours-long attack at the country's largest and busiest airport that killed at least 28 people. Speaking from an undisclosed location,... |
Five killed in U.S shootings Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:15 AM PDT Two people have shot and killed two police officers in the United States city of Las Vegas, before killing another person and then shooting themselves. The incident began in a pizza cafe at 11:30... |
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