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[Video]: Watch CNN's Christiane Amanpour Interview Buhari
[Video]: Watch CNN's Christiane Amanpour Interview Buhari

Today General Muhammadu Buhari responded to questions from Christiane Amanpour and spoke about Obasanjo's endorsement, his history as military leader and the state of Nigeria's economy and the army. …

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11 Feb 2015

Interbank Market Shut As Naira Hits ₦205 vs U$ Dollars
Interbank Market Shut As Naira Hits ₦205 vs U$ Dollars

Trading on the interbank market was temporarily suspended on Wednesday as the Naira continued its downward trend against the US Dollar. The Naira is reported to have dropped to ₦205 to a dollar, forc…

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11 Feb 2015

Man Breaks Friend's Spinal Cord For Disrespecting Him
Man Breaks Friend's Spinal Cord For Disrespecting Him

A 28-year-old car wash attendant in Lagos, Michael Taiwo, felt a friend of his was not respecting him enough and allegedly broke his spinal cord after a fight ensued between them. According to Punch,…

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11 Feb 2015

Obasanjo’s Endorsement Of Buhari Meaningless - Obanikoro
Obasanjo’s Endorsement Of Buhari Meaningless - Obanikoro

The immediate past Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday said the endorsement of the All Progressive Congress’s presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, by former president,…

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11 Feb 2015

Soldiers Storm Sambisa Forest
Soldiers Storm Sambisa Forest

The military has commenced an operation in Sambisa Forest in Borno State to flush out Boko Haram insurgents. The forest is widely believed to host some of the training camps and facilities of Boko Ha…

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11 Feb 2015

Nigerian Military Pledges Not To Undermine Democracy
Nigerian Military Pledges Not To Undermine Democracy

The Nigerian military has said it will not undermine Nigeria’s democracy or encourage any act that would threaten democratic process in Nigeria. Referring to the controversy over the military’s role …

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11 Feb 2015

I Will Hand Over If I Lose, Says President Jonathan
I Will Hand Over If I Lose, Says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday cleared the air on alleged plans to prolong his tenure, saying if the result of the March 28 presidential election does not favour him, he will hand over to w…

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11 Feb 2015

Jega, APC Stalwarts In Dubai To Rig Election - PDP Campaign
Jega, APC Stalwarts In Dubai To Rig Election - PDP Campaign

The Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Organization has challenged the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, to be “honourable and transparent” by publishing a…

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11 Feb 2015

Jungle Justice: Angry Youths Burn 7 Ritualists To Death In Benue
Jungle Justice: Angry Youths Burn 7 Ritualists To Death In Benue

Seven ritualists were on Tuesday, February 10, burnt to death by an angry mob. According to Premium Times, the incident happened at about 1.00pm at Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue Stat…

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11 Feb 2015

Police Free Power-Drunk Cop, Frame Tortured Couple
Police Free Power-Drunk Cop, Frame Tortured Couple

The power-drunk cop who tortured a couple in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, Dada Ogunsanya, has been freed by the police. However, one of the victims of the torture, Ejeh Smith, is currently being de…

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11 Feb 2015

Tricyclist Falls Into Soakaway While Starting Generator
Tricyclist Falls Into Soakaway While Starting Generator

Tragedy struck in the Mushin area of Lagos State after a 35-year-old tricycle rider, Olalekan Salisu, fell into a soakaway in his house and died. He was said to be starting his small generator on the…

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11 Feb 2015

I Won't Go On Terminal Leave, Says Jega
I Won't Go On Terminal Leave, Says Jega

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said he does not have any plan to embark on terminal leave. This was contrary to unsubstantiated report that Je…

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11 Feb 2015

4 Women Arrested For Selling 2-Month-Old Baby For ₦625,000
4 Women Arrested For Selling 2-Month-Old Baby For ₦625,000

Four suspected female child traffickers have been nabbed at Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government area of Anambra State, for their alleged involvement in the stealing, selling and buying of a two-mon…

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11 Feb 2015

[Opinion]: Badluck Jonathan - By Solomon Dersso | AlJazeera
[Opinion]: Badluck Jonathan - By Solomon Dersso | AlJazeera

This year's Valentine's Day will now be observed in Nigeria free from the destruction of the electoral contest. In a move that triggered major controversy and debate, the Independent National Elector…

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11 Feb 2015

Soldiers Lay Siege To Tinubu’s Home
Soldiers Lay Siege To Tinubu’s Home

A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says soldiers have placed him under surveillance for the past three days. Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday by his Media Office, claimed that th…

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11 Feb 2015

Jonathan Inviting Military Coup On Nigeria - Obasanjo
Jonathan Inviting Military Coup On Nigeria - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised fears that the political posturing of President Goodluck Jonathan - using the military to delay scheduled election - might invite a military coup on the …

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11 Feb 2015

Jonathan Says 'Not Consulted' On Election Postponement
Jonathan Says 'Not Consulted' On Election Postponement

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said Wednesday that he was "not consulted" on a controversial decision to postpone national elections, but vowed that the vote would take place and an elected gov…

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11 Feb 2015
 
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