LAGOS STOOD STILL FOR BUHARI

Tens of thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took Lagos by storm as they defied the early morning shower on Friday to give a rousing welcome and support to the presidential candidate of the party, General Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

CHAD LIBERATES NIGERIAN TOWN FROM BOKO HARAM

Chad's army has driven Boko Haram militants out of Malumfatori town in north-eastern Nigeria, a senior official from Niger has told the BBC.

LAGOS CANCELS ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE FOR PVC COLLECTION

The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled to take place on Saturday, 31st January, 2015.

MILITANT THREATENS RETIRED GENERAL

Niger Delta militant, Victor Ben Ebikabowei also known as Boyloaf has threatened to attack the assets of Theophilus Danjuma, a retired General, located in the Niger Delta, for demanding the immediate arrest of some ex-militant who threatened to wage war against the country if President Goodluck Jonathan is not re-elected.

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS MEMBERS DIRECTED NOT TO VOTE

As Nigerians prepare to elect new leaders that will run the affairs of the country in the next four years, members of Jehovah’s Witness have been banned from participating in the electoral process and by implication, they are forbidden from voting for any candidate or contesting in any election.

JONATHAN TO MILITANTS; YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN

The Federal Government has finally reacted to the war threat by ex-Niger Delta militants, describing it as unacceptable.

MILITANTS WARN OF UNREST UNLESS....

Kennedy Tonjo-West is unhappy at the way Nigeria’s main opposition party and northern politicians have been criticising President Goodluck Jonathan’s record in the run-up to next month’s election.

NIGERIA'S EXTERNAL RESERVES FELL BY 20 PERCENT

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $34.38 billion by January 28, down 20.3 per cent from $43.16 billion a year earlier, owing to drawdowns by the Central Bank of Nigeria to defend the naira.

EDITORIAL ; THE MESSAGE, THE MESSENGER AND THE POLITICS OF THE ECONOMY

I am not a big fan of Ngozi Ikonjo Iweala. I consider her a poster child of the Brendan Woods Institutions whose brand of economics is more theoretical than developmental. I would not go as far as calling her an Auntie Tom,but her tendency to speak of our economy in a detached, almost disinterestedly dismissive manner turns me off.

ANGRY YOUTH STONE JONATHAN'S CONVOY IN JALINGO

Youths angry at the Nigerian government's failure to fight Islamic extremists threw stones Thursday at President Goodluck Jonathan's electioneering convoy in the eastern town of Jalingo, breaking windshields and windows on several vehicles. An Associated Press reporter was unable to see if anyone was hurt.

WE WILL NOT PARTAKE IN ANY DEBATE BECAUSE...- APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will not be not be featuring in televised debates on national television and radio, being organised by the Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria (BON), because of the unhidden bias and campaign of calumny by some key organisers of the programme, against the political interest of the party (APC) and its candidates.

The NEDG debate where Goodluck Jonathan debated with himself in 2011

AMOSUN TO OSOBA; NO ONE IS MARGINALIZED

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria has advised the former governor and a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olusegun Osoba to play politics of facts in the build up to next month’s general elections.

PDP'S PORT HAUCOURT RALLY, A WASTE - RIVERS APC

Wednesday’s re-election campaign rally in Port Harcourt by President Goodluck Jonathan has been described as a waste of time and an embarrassment.

BOKO HARAM; 14,000 NIGERIANS FLED TO CHAD

More than 14,000 people fleeing Boko Haram violence in northeast Nigeria have streamed into Chad since the beginning of 2015, according to a United Nations report on Wednesday.

NIGERIA ELECTIONS; MIXING RELIGION WITH POLITICS

As tensions rise ahead of elections in Nigeria, some fear the country's unity will face a new test and divisions will be exacerbated by a vote which sees a Christian presidential candidate from the south, Goodluck Jonathan, facing stiff competition from Muhammadu Buhari, a Muslim candidate from the north.

WE ARE NOT AFRAID OF BOKO HARAM - CHAD

Chad’s Interior Minister Abderahim Bireme Hamid has said the country does not fear any reprisal attacks following its decision to send to troops to Cameroon and Nigeria to help them fight against Boko Haram terrorists.

AGBAJE IS A TAX EVADER - FASHOLA

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje is a tax evader as he is owing the state four years tax, urging Lagosians not to vote for a tax evader.

FOR THE RECORDS; FASHOLA'S 2800 DAYS IN OFFICE REPORT

SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA (SAN), ON OCCASION OF HIS 2800 DAYS IN OFFICE AT THE LTV AUDITORIUM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27^TH  2015

REMAIN UNBIASED, JEGA CHARGES RECS

Ahead of next month’s elections, Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) have been charged to remain focused and create a level playing field for all parties and candidates.

FEBRUARY POLLS: CHALLENGES WILL NOT DETER US –JEGA

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has reassured Nigerians that challenges experienced, especially in the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will not prevent the Commission from delivering free, fair and credible elections next month.

THE HORROR OF BOKO HARAM'S CHILD SOLDIERS

A media group associated with the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has published two images which reveal a military training camp for children in northeastern Nigeria.

BOKO HARAM'S BOMB MAKER NABBED

A man suspected of being behind the manufacture of explosives used in a series of Boko Haram suicide attacks has been arrested in northeast Nigeria, a senior police officer told AFP on Tuesday.

CHOLERA KILLS 30 IN BAYELSA

At least 30 people have died in Bayelsa State following the outbreak of cholera there about a fortnight ago. Medical doctors in the state who are battling to contain the health crisis told SaharaReporters that the inadequate supply of potable water was one of the major reasons for the acuteness of the disease.

FOR THE RECORDS; SOLUDO'S BOMBSHELL

I need to preface this article with a few clarifications. I have taken a long sabbatical leave from partisan politics, and it is real fun watching the drama from the balcony.  Having had my own share of public service (I do not need a job from government), I now devote my time and energy in pursuit of other passions, especially abroad. A few days ago, I read an article in Thisday entitled

TWO COPS KILLED IN IKORODU

At least two police officers attached to the Owutu Police Division, Owutu, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos State, western Nigeria, have been reportedly gunned down by suspected oil thieves.

FRESH BOKO ATTACKS KILLED MANY IN ADAMAWA

Scores of people have been killed and many others forced to flee to the mountains following a renewed series of Boko Haram raids in northeast Nigeria, a lawmaker and a relief agency official said Tuesday.

FOR THE RECORDS; FAYEMI'S REPLY TO SOLUDO

We commend Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s for his insightful and incisive article published on January 26th in the Vanguard Newspaper, The Nation Newspaper and major online news platforms under the above title.

FORMER EAGLE, AGBONAVBARE IS DEAD

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare, has lost the battle against cancer.
The 48-year-old died in the early hours of Tuesday. Officials of his former club, Rayo Vallecano, had raised money to fly in Agbonavbare’s three children from Nigeria to see their bedridden father alive, for perhaps the last time.

NAIRA INCHES UP TO N202 TO THE DOLLAR

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) plan to upwardly review the weekly Forex cash sales to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators,the naira rebounded to gain N6 against the dollar on Monday.

FAYEMI REPLIES SOLUDO, SAYS CHANGE IS SYSTEMIC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says neither the party nor Muhammadu Buhari, its presidential candidate, has promised an immediate end to the country’s problems if the party wins next month’s presidential election.

CHAMPIONS ARSENAL THROUGH TO THE 5TH ROUND OF FA CUP

Defending champions Arsenal reached the FA Cup fifth round but were forced to hang on for victory against a spirited Brighton side at the Amex Stadium.

Theo Walcott gave the Gunners the lead on 89 seconds when he converted Calum Chambers' cross from the right.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING NIGERIA - KERRY

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has stated that the international community is watching Nigeria, adding that, peaceful and timely elections were vital in Nigeria, where the country is battling a deadly insurgency by Boko Haram.

BOKO HARAM CAPTURES MONGUNO, 100 KM FROM MAIDUGURI

Boko Haram militants on Sunday captured the northeastern Nigerian town of Monguno, including a military base, after a fierce battle with government troops, security sources told AFP.

NO BLOCK VOTES IN SOUTH WEST BECAUSE....- GANI ADAMS

Ganiyu Adams, factional leader of the Yoruba self-determination group, Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), says Muhammadu Buhari should not expect to win the south-west en masse in the February 14 presidential election.

BOKO HARAM MOVES AGAINST MAIDUGURI IN FRESH ONSLAUGHT

Soldiers of the Nigerian army and Boko Haram terrorists are currently engaged in a fierce exchange of fire  since Saturday night as insurgents, in their hundreds, attempt to invade Maiduguri, the Borno state capital,  security sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.

ARMY TAKES OVER STATE STADIUM IN A SHOW OF FORCE

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers state, backed by a full compliment of detachment of combat-ready soldiers in the early hours of today, as they took over all the entrance and exit of the 40,000 capacity of Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium in Igwuruta, Port Harcourt billed for Presidential Campaign rally of President Goodluck Jonathan.

IBB DEFENDS GMB OVER WASC

Former military President General Ibrahim Babangida yesterday rose in defence of the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, on the genuineness of his secondary school certificate.

US SECRETARY IN NIGERIA TO DISCUSS SECURITY

John Kerry, United States (US) secretary of state, is planning to visit Nigeria on Sunday. Kerry disclosed this on Friday while speaking to an audience in Davos.

UNILAG AUTHORITIES RESTORE STUDENTS UNIONISM AFTER A DECADE

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The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has lifted the ban on student unionism in the institution.

CHELSEA CRASHED 4- 2 AT THE BRIDGE

League One side Bradford City produced an amazing comeback from 2-0 down to beat Premier League leaders Chelsea in a thrilling FA Cup fourth-round tie.

Gary Cahill flicked Oscar's left-wing corner in to put the Blues ahead, before Ramires doubled their lead after a one-two with team-mate Mohamed Salah.

TWIN KIDS LEFT ALONE IN U.S APARTMENT AS PARENTS TRAVEL TO NIGERIA

Twin 9-year-old boys were left mostly alone in their New Hampshire apartment for four months after their parents took three siblings to Nigeria and left an uncle to care for them, authorities said Thursday.

BOKO HARAM; SHEKAU TAUNTS CAMEROUN, NIGER, CHAD

The head of Boko Haram -- the enigmatic Abubakar Shekau -- has openly taunted the countries being menaced by the armed Islamist group as they call for a united effort to crush it

In a video claiming responsibility for the bloody attack on the Nigerian town of Baga in early January, Shekau poured contempt on the presidents of Chad, Cameroon and Niger, goading Chad's Idriss Deby Itno with the message: "African kings... I challenge you to attack me now. I am ready."

VETERAN THESPIANS ENDORSE AMBODE

Top Nollywood practitioners, Adebayo Salami, Yinka Quadri and others in the Yoruba movie industry, have expressed their support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode.

BIRD FLU KILLS 420 BIRDS IN BENIN

An outbreak of Avian Influenza Virus which causes Avian Influenza disease in birds, popularly known as Bird Flu, has reportedly killed no fewer than 420 poultry birds in Edo state.

ELECTION RAISES SPECTRE OF A BREAK UP

As Nigeria approaches its most divisive and closely fought election since the end of military rule in 1999, its leaders are having to reassure voters that Africa's most populous nation will remain in one piece.

SAUDI KING ABDULLAH DIES AT 90

Throngs of mourners gathered in Mecca early Friday just hours after Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud died. He was 90.

NIGERIA IS SUFFERING FROM INSTITUTIONALISED CORRUPTION -OKOGIE

A former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, his eminence, Anthony Cardinal Okogie has identified institutionalised corruption as a bane of the nation’s growth.
Okogie also said that in spite of being highly religious, many Nigerians are not godly. According to him, this ungodliness on the part of many Nigerians is the reason for intolerance and religion-based violence in the country.

NO PLANS TO POSTPONE ELECTIONS - JEGA

AGAINST the backdrop of yesterday’s alleged call by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), for postponement of next month’s elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would not shift the polls.

IJAW GROUP VOWS TO RETALIATE ATTACK ON JONATHAN

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has threatened to retaliate the attack on the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan by supposed supporters of the candidate for the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, during his campaign in Katsina State.

NAIRA DROPS TO N200 TO THE DOLLAR

The naira yesterday hit an unprecedented record low at N202 per United States’ dollar at the street markets after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) banned selling the dollar by the banks to the Bureaux De Change operators.

NIGERIA TO STICK TO THE $65 PER BARREL BUDGET BENCHMARK

Nigeria’s finance ministry said it isn’t reviewing its benchmark budgeted oil price after a Ministry of Power official said the nation plans to review it downwards.

FOR THE RECORDS; TEXT OF ARMY'S DPR'S PRESS CONFERENCE

“I will begin with the Major General Muhammadu Buhari certificate controversy. Gentlemen, let me state clearly that the Nigerian Army holds the retired senior officer in very high esteem and respect and would not be a party to any controversy surrounding his eligibility for any political office. Suffice to state that Major General Buhari rose steadily to the enviable rank of Major General before becoming the Head of State of our dear country in December 1983.

MARKETERS RESIST IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PUMP PRICE

The decision by the Jonathan administration to slash the pump price of petrol from N97 to N87 was done without due consultations with oil marketers.

HUNDREDS FLEE VILLAGES AFTER WARNING FROM BOKO HARAM

Hundreds of people from four villages near the devastated Nigerian town of Baga have been forced to flee after a warning from Boko Haram militants, witnesses and community leaders said Tuesday.

WHY I ENDORSED BUHARI - BABANGIDA

Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari saying that they, retired generals, will support the aspiration of one of their own.

NNPC MOVES TO REDUCE PRICE OF KEROSENE

In the determination to get closer to kerosene consumers across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, at the regulated price of N50 per litre, the Nigerian

GOVERMENT PLEADS FOR NIGERIAN DRUG PUSHERS ON DEATH ROW IN INDONESIA

The Federal Government on Monday appealed to the Indonesian government to show clemency for 12 Nigerians convicted of drug crimes in that country.

ANOTHER NAIRA DEVALUATION LOOMS

Nigeria’s naira hit record lows against the dollar on Monday before central bank decisions that analysts say may include the second currency devaluation in two months for Africa’s top oil producer.

CAMEROUN FORCES FREE 24 OUT OF 80 HOSTAGES UNDER 24 HOURS

Cameroon’s army has freed 24 of some 80 hostages kidnapped during a cross-border attack by suspected Boko Haram Islamist fighters based in neighbouring Nigeria, a defence ministry spokesman said on Monday.

FG REDUCES PUMP PRICE TO N87 PER LITRE

ThE Federal Government on Sunday announced a reduction in the pump price of petrol by N10 from N97 to N87 per litre.
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, announced the reduction while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

ARSENAL STUNS MAN CITY AT THE ETHIAD

Santi Cazorla scored a goal and created another as Arsenal ended Manchester City's 12-match unbeaten league run and damaged their title hopes.

Spain playmaker Cazorla converted a first-half penalty after Vincent Kompany fouled Nacho Monreal.

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS KIDNAP SIXTY IN CAMEROUN

Boko Haram fighters from Nigeria on Sunday kidnapped at least 60 people in a new attack in northern Cameroon in which some people were killed, police said.

SPECIAL FEATURE ; BABA IBEJI ONIKEKE

It was the period between the end of the Civil war and the Oil Boom. A small outpost harboring an Airport, a military base, a railway station was in transition.

CHURCHES BURNT IN ANTI HEBDO'S PROTESTS IN NIGER REPUBLIC

At least two churches have been set on fire in the capital of Niger amid fresh protests against French magazine Charlie Hebdo's cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad.

Saturday's protests began outside Niamey's grand mosque with police using tear gas a day after at least four were killed in the second city of Zinder.

POLICE ARRESTS LOOTERS AT BOMB SCENE IN GOMBE

The police in Gombe on Friday arrested 10 youths who tried to take advantage of a suicide bombing incident to loot people’s property.

FARMER KILLS WIFE, DAUGHTER BEFORE COMMITTING SUICIDE

A farmer, Olubusayo Sunday, 46, on Wednesday, committed suicide after beheading his wife and daughter.

CHAD JOINS CAMEROUN IN FIGHTING BOKO HARAM

Dozens of Chadian tanks headed out of the capital Friday south towards Cameroon to help fight Nigeria's dreaded Boko Haram insurgents.

60 YEARS OF FREE EDUCATION; NIGERIANS LAUD AWO

IT is 60 years today since that seminal intervention in the educational development of the Western Region by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in January 1955 – the proclamation of the Free Universal Primary Education scheme; a revolutionary initiative that has since remained a signpost and reference point for policy direction and development in the sector.

NIGERIA SHOULD DO MORE BEFORE ASKING FOR HELP - KOFI ANNAN

Boko Haram: Nigeria Should Do More Before Seeking Foreign Help – Kofi Annan
A former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, has said that Nigeria needs to brace up and tackle the extremist group, Boko Haram, before seeking foreign intervention.
Mr. Annan said international help could only come after, but that it is the primary responsibility for Nigeria and the West African region to defeat Boko Haram.
The former UN secretary general spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at a media briefing in Abuja.
Condemning the latest attack in Baga where over 2, 000 people were reported killed, Mr. Annan said it is important that the country and the West African region take responsibility towards ending the consistent insurgent attacks and depend less on the international community.

NIGERIA'S MONTHLY REVENUE FELL BY N10 BILLION IN ONE MONTH.

The tumbling prices of oil continued to take its toll on the country's monthly revenue collection as gross receipts for December further dropped to N490.03 billion compared to N500.07 billion the previous month.

NATIONS CUP KICKS OFF WITHOUT NIGERIA

Attention will be shifted to Equatorial Guinea as 2015 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off tomorrow in Bata.

Sixteen African countries are expected to engage in hostilities for the next three weeks to determine who becomes the new King of African football.

AMBODE PROMISES N25BILLION EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND

The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has promised to inject N25 billion in four years into his proposed Employment Trust Fund, ETF, to create jobs for Lagosians.

CRUDE OIL DROPS TO $41.50 PER BARREL

There are strong indications that crude oil price at the international market is showing no signs of recovery as it plummeted further to $41.50 per barrel on Wednesday.

A NIGERIAN AMONG SIX DRUG TRAFFICKERS TO BE EXECUTED IN INDONESIA

A convicted Nigerian drug trafficker is among six drug offenders to be executed in Indonesia on Sunday. The Nigerian,38 year-old Daniel Enemuo, alias Diarrssouba was convicted in 2004.

Indonesian authorities announced the execution today. It will be the first execution under new President Joko Widodo.

OIL PRICE ; NIGERIA MAY LOSE CREDIT RATING

Unless oil price begins to recover very soon in the international market, there are indications that Fitch Rating may downgrade the sovereign credit rating of Nigeria and other global crude oil producers.

WE ARE POORLY FUNDED, ILL EQUIPPED - NIGERIAN SOLDIERS

Some soldiers engaged in the war against terror in the North have told CNN that they are not being properly funded and equipped by the Federal Government.

CBN WARNS OF FAKE 100 NAIRA NOTES IN CIRCULATION

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has raised alarm over fraudsters attempting to deploy new N100 commemorative centenary banknote into circulation.

MILITARY ACCUSES CNN OF BLACKMAIL

The Defense headquarters yesterday came hard on the Cable Network News, CNN, describing its recent report on the prosecution of the war against terrorism as blackmail against Nigeria.

3 WAREHOUSES, 300 SHOPS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN LAGOS

Over 300 shops have been razed down by early morning fire which engulfed the popular Berlin Market on Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
The fire was said to have started around 5:30am on Friday, while the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

OPC IS NOT SUPPORTING ANY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE - GANI ADAMS

The National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Chief Gani Adams, has said the group is not supporting any of the presidential candidates contesting the February 14 election.
The OPC leader, who was represented by the Assistant General Secretary of the group, Lasun Ogunfowokan, said this in Ile Ife on Friday at the sideline of a quiz organised by the OPC for students in Osun State.

EBOLA CASES DECLINING IN WEST AFRICA- WHO

New Ebola cases in the three West African countries worst affected by the deadly outbreak of the virus are declining, weekly UN figures show.

INSECURITY IS A KEY FACTOR IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS

Boko Haram violence is threatening Nigeria's presidential elections next month, with no let-up in attacks and vast tracts of territory effectively struck off the electoral map.

President Goodluck Jonathan, his main opponent Muhammadu Buhari and the 12 other candidates for the February 14 vote, on Wednesday all vowed to conduct peaceful campaigns at a UN-sponsored event.

NIGERIAN MILITARY TAKES DELIVERY OF HELICOPTERS

Military has started taking delivery of hardware imported imported from Russia, Belarus and other Eastern European countries in order to effectively prosecute the Boko Haram war.

DEVALUATION WILL PUSH UP INFLATION, SLOW GROWTH - WORLD BANK

The recent devaluation of the naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will push up inflation and slow growth in 2015, according to the World Bank.

MAN KILLS BROTHER OVER POT OF SOUP

The police in Benin have arrested a 57-year-old man, Sunday Osemwekhe, for allegedly killing his half-brother with machete over a local soup called owoh.

JONATHAN VISITS MAIDUGURI UNDER HEAVY SECURITY

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday met survivors of what is thought to be Boko Haram's worst attack in its six-year insurgency, in a surprise visit to the troubled northeast.

I DID NOT ENDORSE ANY CANDIDATE - SHOYINKA

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday dismissed claims that he had endorsed any presidential and governorship candidate ahead of the February elections.

INEC FORMALLY PRESENTS REGISTER OF VOTERS

 

In compliance with the law, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday formally published and presented to leaders of Nigeria’s political parties the National Register of Voters to be used to conduct next month’s general elections.

 

NIGERIA NEEDS A CHANGE - GENERAL ABDULSALAMI

As Nigerians prepare for this year’s general elections, former miltary Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called for a change in the way the country is governed.
In a statement which he addressed to Nigerians and published in some national dailies on Wednesday, Abubakar stressed the need to tell truth to power in order to help correctly identify and diagnose the causes of disaffection and anger in the land.

ARMY REPELS BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON BIU.

Nigeria’s military on Wednesday said that soldiers had repelled a new Boko Haram attack after a two-hour gun battle in the restive northeast.

SOYINKA CALLS FOR WALL OF REMEMBRANCE FOR TERROR VICTIMS

NOBEL laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on the global community to commence the erection of “Wall of Remembrance” for terror victims.
The call was contained in a lecture he delivered on the BringBackOurGirls initiative, to press for return of over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Chibok, Borno State.

MAKU IS A TRAITOR AND A DESTROYER - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come down heavily on former Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku de­scribing him as a destroyer and an ungrateful party man.

ROBBERS KILL 17, RAID FOUR BANKS AS POLICE FLEE

IN a most daring raid, armed robbers on Tuesday stormed the sleepy town of Ikare-Akoko in Ondo State, used dynamites to blow open the security gates of four banks, killed 17 persons and carted away yet-to-be-ascer­tained sums.

DONT POSTPONE THE ELECTION -US GOVT

The United States on Tuesday urged Nigeria to go forward with planned February 14 presidential and legislative elections, despite being hit with “horrific” attacks by Islamist group Boko Haram.

The State Department declined to give any specific figures Tuesday for the number of victims in an offensive by the group in the northern region of Baga, on the banks of Lake Chad.

OBJ,GEJ FAIL TO REACH CONSENSUS

The desperate battle to secure former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid may have collapsed, The Nation learnt yesterday.
Dr. Jonathan and Chief Obasanjo met for about one hour on Monday night at the former president’s Abeokuta home. The President requested for Obasanjo’s support.
“It’s too late; I’m sorry,” Obasanjo reportedly told Jonathan.

NIGERIA'S HORROR IN PARIS'S SHADOW

As many as a million people, joined by 40 world leaders, filled the streets of Paris on Sunday in solidarity after two separate terrorist attacks claimed 17 innocent lives last week. The day before, more than 3,000 miles to the south, a girl believed to be around 10 approached the entrance to a crowded market in Maiduguri, a city of some 1 million in Nigeria's Borno State. As a security guard inspected her, the girl detonated explosives strapped to her body, killing herself and at least 19 others. Dozens more were injured.

CAMEROONIAN FORCES KILL 143 BOKO HARAMITES

The killing of 143 militants from the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group could be a major blow to their expansion strategy.

CRISTIANO RONALDO WINS FIFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles after receiving the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or award for player of the year

Portuguese and Real Madrid great Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d’Or on Monday at the FIFA ceremony in Zurich.

REPS APPROVE THE USE OF TEMPORARY VOTERS CARD FOR FEBRUARY ELECTIONS

The Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the use of temporary voters cards by Nigerians for the 2015 general elections.

68.8 MILLION VOTERS REGISTERED FOR THE FEBRUARY ELECTIONS- INEC

About 68, 833, 476 Nigerians will vote in the February general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed.

INEC GETS NEW NATIONAL COMMISSIONER

A new National Commissioner has ben appointed for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He is Professor Akinola Muritala Salau. He was inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan last week.

TRANSPORT OPERATORS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR AMBODE, OTHER APC CANDIDATES

        …Seek continuity of Fashola’s lofty programmes as Governor hosts first Quarter 2015 Town Hall meeting with Transport Sector Operators

Commissioner for Transport in Lagos State, Mr Kayode Opeifa, Chairman National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede, All Progressives Cogress (APC), Governorship Candidate Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Lagos State , Mr Babatude Raji Fashola, Deputy Governor Lagos State Mr Adejoke Orelope –Adefulire and Akinwunmi Ambode running Mate Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule at the Town Hall Meeting Organized by Lagos State Government for the stakeholders in the state’s transport sector.


 All the registered unions in the transportation sector in Lagos State on Tuesday expressed support for a continuity of the lofty programmes of the Babatunde Fashola led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration just as the Governor formally handed over the Governorship candidate of the APC, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to the unions and associations in the sector.

BOKO HARAM; OVER 11,000 NIGERIAN REFUGEES NOW IN CHAD

The United Nations on Tuesday said that the latest wave of Boko Haram’s “vicious, ruthless attacks” in northeastern Nigeria had sent 11,320 people fleeing into Chad in a matter of days.
The Islamist group stormed the town of Baga on January 3, and subsequently razed it and at least 16 surrounding settlements.

FOR THE RECORDS; BAGA- ARMY'S SIDE OF THE STORY

Full Text Of Press Briefing On The True Situation In Baga By Director Of Defence Information
Gentlemen of the press,
As you might be aware, there was another terror attack on the town of Baga in Borno state last week which left a number of people dead. Following that unfortunate attack, a lot of speculations and conjectures have been peddled by a section of the press particularly the on-line media

BUHARI VISITS OBASANJO,

The All Progressives Congress,APC Presidential candidate,General Muhammed Buhari Tuesday morning met with Nigeria’s former President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta,the Ogun State capital.

OTEH BOWS OUT OF OFFICE

The Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Arunma Oteh, will on today (Monday) officially bow out of office after spending the mandatory five years.

INEC EXPANDS LAGOS PVC CENTRES TO 245

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says it has directed its Electoral Officers (EOs) to move to 245 Registration Areas across the state for the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

OIL PRICE FALLS TO $48 PER BARREL

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria
Petroleum Minister and OPEC President

Oil prices tumbled again Monday, while most Asian stock markets also retreated after a sell-off in New York at the end of last week in response to data showing weak US wage growth.

CAMEROUNIAN FORCES REPEL BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE

Cameroon's army repelled an attack Monday by Nigerian Boko Haram Islamists on a military base bear the northwest border after intense fighting, a military source said.

I AM IN THIS RACE TO SERVE - AMBODE

…says credible election is development panacea

The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, has reiterated the core reason for putting himself forward for the highest job in Lagos State  –  service to humanity.

ROGER FEDERER WINS 1000TH CAREER TITLE

Roger Federer brought up his 1,000th victory at tour level in style Sunday when he beat Canadian Milos Raonic in three tough sets to win the Brisbane International.

FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBERS KILL FOUR IN POTISKUM

Two explosions ripped through a crowded mobile phone market in the northeast Nigerian city of Potiskum on Sunday, residents said, a day after a car exploded outside a police station, killing at least two.

SAINTS STUN MAN U, ARSENAL CRUSH STOKE 3-0

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 - Southampton climbed above Manchester United into third place in the Premier League with a shock 1-0 win at Old Trafford, while Alexis Sanchez took centre-stage as Arsenal crushed Stoke 3-0 on Sunday.

WE NEED HELP! - DEFENCE HQ

Nigeria's military has called for support in tackling Boko Haram after a major attack on a key northeast town that is feared could be the worst in the bloody six-year insurgency.

BUHARI CONDEMNS ATTACK ON GEJ'S CAMPAIGN BUS

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General Muhammadu Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buahri has condemned an attack on the campaign bus of President Goodluck Jonathan in Jos. Jonathan is standing for reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

EDITORIAL; THE BUCK PASSER

I have given up long ago on Bros Jonah opening his mouth and not putting his foot in it.
Maybe that was why his parents did not buy him a pair of shoes, so he would not swallow them.

CAR EXPLOSION KILLS TWO AT POTISKUM POLICE STATION

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At least two people were killed when a car exploded at a police station in Potiskum, northeast Nigeria, an officer told AFP.

EXPLOSION ROCKS MAIDUGURI MARKET

An explosion has gone off at the popular Maiduguri poultry market, with several people feared dead, residents, journalists and security operatives have told PREMIUM TIMES.

ARMY FOILS ATTACK ON DAMATURU

The defence headquarters says Nigerian troops have foiled Friday night’s attempt by Boko Haram to capture Damaturu, capital of Yobe state.

I KEPT STEPPING ON DEAD BODIES - BOKO HARAM'S ATTACK SURVIVOR

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FRENCH FORCES END REIGN OF TERROR

With explosions and gunfire, security forces on Friday ended a three-day terror spree around Paris, killing the two al-Qaida-linked brothers who staged a murderous rampage at a satirical newspaper, and an associate who seized a kosher supermarket to try to help them escape.

The worst terrorist attacks France has seen in decades killed at least 20 people, including the three gunmen. The fate of a fourth suspect — the wife of the market attacker — remained unclear.

Al-Qaida's branch in Yemen said it directed the attack against the publication Charlie Hebdo to avenge the honor of the Prophet Muhammad, a target of the weekly's satire.

JONATHAN SHOULD STOP SHIFTING BLAME - FASHOLA

Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has tasked President Goodluck Jonathan to either resign or stop blaming past leaders of the country for his leadership failure before the 2015 general elections bid for next month.

BOKO HARAM EXPANDS INTO CAMEROUN

There are now indications that Boko Haram may expand its terrorist territory into neighbouring Cameroon, with the country’s president, Paul Biya, now appealng for international military help to fight the militant group.

38 MILLION NIGERIANS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR PVCS - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 38 million Nigerians have received their Permanent Voters Card.

APC BERATES AGBAJE OVER COMMENT ON THE ECONOMY

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter, has warned Lagos voters to take a closer and a critical look at the personality of the Lagos PDP Governorship candidate, Mr Jimi Agbaje in view of his recent statement that “South South can collapse Nigeria’s economy” if President Jonathan is not re-elected in February 14 Presidential election.

PHOTONEWS; AMBODE VISITS THE CARDINAL

THE WAR OF THE IBRUS GETS MESSIER

The fight between the Ibru family over the companies in which the late Alex Ibru has significant shareholding is getting messier by the day. This followed reports that shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Ikeja Hotel Plc at Sheraton Lagos Hotel on Tuesday, 6 January, 2015, removed the Chairman of the company, Goodie Ibru.

MEND DARES JONATHAN TO NAME THOSE WHO WANTED TO KILL HIM

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to name the “persons” he yesterday claimed paid Henry Okah to “assassinate” him, and explain why the individuals, whose identities he obviously knows, were not arrested, tried and convicted.

EMPEROR PICK PETERS RELEASES ALBUM

Juju music great, Peter Akanni Akorede popularly known as Emperor Pick Peters and his Seidor International band on Tuesday released his latest album titled Iyanu.

WE'LL RECAPTURE BAGA - FG

The Federal Government said on Thursday that troops were working hard to free Baga and other towns captured by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.

SUPER FALCONS STILL AFRICA'S BEST

Nigeria on Thursday won the best women national team award at the 2014 Globacom CAF awards in Lagos.
The Nigeria’s senior national women’s team, the Super Falcons, defeated its Cameroonian counterpart who was nominated alongside the country for the category for women best national team.