Nigeria's outgoing Minister for Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been elected the President of the Africa Development Bank. The news of Adesina's victory was monitored on Victor Oladokun's faceb…
Nigeria’s New President Pits Hope Against Harsh Realities - By Elizabeth Donnelly
The symbolic significance of Nigeria's 2015 election is enormous. But Nigerians renewed hope and their new government are about to be thoroughly tested. When incumbent Goodluck Jonathan conceded to h…
Change Of Guards 2015: Security Tight For Nigerian Presidential Inauguration
Security was beefed up in and around Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on Thursday, as final preparations were made for the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as president. The 72-year-old, who defeated incumb…
[PHOTO NEWS]: Sambo Hands Over Aguda House To Osinbajo
Just as the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan was taking the incoming President Muhammadu Buhari on a tour of the Presidential Villa, the outgoing Vice President Namadi Sambo was also leading the …
[PHOTO NEWS]: Jonathan Leads Buhari In Tour Of Aso Rock
Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan today took the incoming President Muhammadu Buhari on a tour of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Below are some pictures from the tour. ==========================…
Jonathan Presents Handover Notes, Confab Report To Buhari
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday formally presented his hand over notes to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The presentation was done inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa…
Yobe Gov Gaidam Sacks All Political Appointees
The Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam, has relieved all political office holders in his cabinet of their appointments ahead of Friday’s inauguration. This was disclosed by Alhaji Goni Fik…
Buhari Arrives Aso Rock For Tour Of Presidential Villa
The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Aso Rock for a tour of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was accompaigned by aides and some members of the All Progressive Congress. Buhari will be …
Heat Wave: India So Hot That Asphalt Roads Are Melting
Do you say Maiduguri is hot? No! No!! And, no!!! Next time you come in from the sun and find yourself a little red, spare a thought for the people of India, where it so hot that the road is melting. …
I Married You For Visa, Nigerian Tells Lover After Wedding
When Deana Charles walked down the aisle with her Nigerian groom, Ben Mowah, she could not wait to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved. But just half-an-hour after the pair exchanged th…
Why I Won't Move Into The ₦15 Billion New Govt. House - Lalong
Barrister Simon Bako Lalong is governor-elect of Plateau State. In this interview, Lalong now fondly called the 'miracle governor' speaks on his priorities for the people of Plateau State and other i…
El-Rufai Names SSG, Chief Of Staff, Others
Kaduna State governor-elect, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, yesterday announced the appointments of five key officials in his incoming government. El-Rufai, in a statement he personally signed in Kadun…
[PHOTO]: Buhari Returns From The UK Ahead Of His Inauguration
The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, pictured above has returned to Nigeria this morning after a 6-day private visit to London, the United Kingdom. Buhari arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International A…