How the Suit against Buhari's Eligibility was Terminated

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, terminated further hearing on two separate suits that challenged the qualification of General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, to participate in the 2015 presidential election.

South Africa Closes Lagos Consulate

Protests were held outside the consulate and at the South African High Commission in Lagos and Abuja.

South African consul general in Nigeria, Sam Monaisa, said in an email to the South African business forum in that country that the closure would remain in force until Thursday.

Zuma Vows Action Over Immigrant Attacks

President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday pledged to tackle xenophobia in South Africa as troops were sent in to support police in a crackdown against attacks on immigrants that have left at least seven people dead.

Abba Hands Over to New IGP

The sacked Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba CFR (Rtd) has handed over the leadership of Nigerian Police Force to Ag. IGP Solomon Arase.

Court Terminates Suits Against Buhari

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has terminated further hearing on two separate suits that challenged the eligibility

Why Jonathan Fired IGP, Suleiman Abba

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, yesterday, became the first major casualty of the just concluded general elections, which President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lost to the opposition.