Oshiomole: I'm Happy to remarry again

Apart from the superlative media coverage, glamour and the vastly dignified personalities which coloured the high profile wedding, between 63 year old, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, and an amazingly young Lara Forte from Cape Verde Island,

Buhari to revoke Jonathan’s contracts to Ex-militants, OPC

Anyone who thinks that the administration of the incoming president, General Mohammadu Buhari would tolerate the surveillance of oil pipelines and waterways by private individuals or groups should better think again as there are now plans to discard the practice and revert to the use of conventional security agencies.

Images from Adams Oshiomole's Wedding

According to the popular saying: “Edo no dey carry last” Oshio Baba has shown it all today as the 63-year-old Edo state governor is married again five years after he lost his wife Clara to cancer.

Lady bathed with acid by ex-lover cries - Don’t let me die

Aladi Sule lies critically ill at  the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State.  Her body is wrapped  in bandage,  from the head to the chest. Part  of her back and  her right leg are socked in foil. One of her eyes has been “eaten” by acid and her right ear is  rolled into a small  ball. Aladi’s critical situation is no  thanks to an  alleged angry ex-lover who  was said to have promised to destroy  her beauty and  fulfilled  his promise.

2 soldiers dead as explosion rocks barracks in Plateau

Two soldiers, yesterday, lost their lives while one  was injured in an explosion  at the armoury section of the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, 3rd Armored Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba in Bassa local government area of Plateau State.

Jonathan Prays for Buhari's Govt.

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday prayed for the in-coming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. The President has also admonished Nigerian leaders at various levels of government to be ready to make sacrifices for the growth of the nation, stressing that Nigerians should not allow the challenges of today to weigh them down.

The President failed for inexplicable reasons - Kwankwaso

Outgoing Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, now senator-elect, is, perhaps, one of the few governors who have built a solid political structure to outlast him.

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.

Malala's Open Letter to Chibok Girls

On the eve of the one-year mark since nearly 300 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria, Malala Yousafzai released an "open letter" to the girls Monday.

Okorocha Confident in Winning Imo again

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has expressed optimism that he will be victories in the governorship election in the state after the conduct of repeat poll in some wards in the state.

Okorocha, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), made the statement when he briefed newsmen at the Government House, Owerri, on Monday.

Malala criticized Nigeria for not doing enough

Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai on Monday criticised Nigerian and world leaders for not doing enough to help free 219 schoolgirls kidnapped a year ago by Boko Haram militants.

Presidency assures Buhari of smooth handover

The Presidential Transition Committee says it will ensure smooth transition of power between President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan on May 29.

Download Latest Single by Lima

In recent years the Nigerian Music Industry has been on the move with various artistes emerging trying to make a difference. It is no news to us when new,

APC Sweeps Gov Polls

With ferocious intensity, the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, swept into its kitty most of the 29 governorship seats contested at the weekend. The huge victory has catapulted the party to the enviable position of the dominant party in Nigeria.

State Assembly Result released in Niger

INEC has released results of Saturday’s state assembly polls in four constituencies in Niger.

The results from Shiroro, Chanchaga, Bida 1 and Bida 2 were released.

Voting Extended in Rivers State

Voting has been extended into Sunday in a key regional election in restive Rivers state after irregularities at some polling stations, officials said.

Baby With Elephant Trunk Worshipped As a god

A baby girl born with an “elephant trunk” is being worshipped as a Hindu god in a village in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, in northern India.The girl, who has not yet been named, was born to Rambabu Sarvesh and his wife Banna Devi on Thursday.

Tonto Wins N7million Bet

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh won a seven million naira bet last night an she is so excited that she didn’t sell her vote, voice or choice during the 2015

Enugu Residents hail Jonathan

A cross section of Enugu residents on Wednesday hailed the sportsmanship of the outgoing president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan toward the outcome of the

BRIEF PRESS STATEMENT BY GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI

BRIEF PRESS STATEMENT BY GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI,GCFR, PRESIDENT ELECT ON THE PLATFORM OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC. MARCH 31ST, 2015

Tony Blair congratulates Buhari, hails Jonathan

Former Prime Minister and UK envoy to the Middle East, Tony Blair, has congratulated the president-elect of Nigeria, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd)

Buhari Disqualified

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PDP Clears Akwa Ibom and others

Akpabio Delivers Akwa Ibom to PDP...as APC clears Kano

Indeed it is a very tight race as a total of 18 states and the FCT have been collated and announced with APC and PDP winning 10 state and 9 states respectively.

APC on the Lead as Collation still in Progress

KANO

LGAs: 44 NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14 VALID VOTES: 2,128,821 VOTES CAST: 2,172,447 REJECTED VOTES: 43,626

Jonathan accredited without card reader

After initial delays that lasted nearly an hour after four voter card readers failed to clear him, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally been accredited – but without the card card reader – to vote in the election.

Bomb explodes at Enugu polling unit

There has been a bomb blast at the polling unit located inside WTC primary school, Enugu north local government, in the capital of Enugu state

Gunmen attack INEC office in Lagos

Armed political thugs have attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Agege local government area of Lagos state. The incident occurred some few hours back.

APC women leader caught with thumb-printed ballot papers

With few hours to go to the commencement of the first round of elections for federal office seekers in Nigeria, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Muslim Prostitute Marries Her Clients For An Hour in other To Have 'Sin Free' Sex

An Arab hooker is raking in cash by marrying randy British Muslims for hour-long sex sessions then divorcing them straight afterwards so they can “avoid sinning”.

Leopard-Like Creature Killed In Lagos

This creature was spotted among 2 others during

Al Jazeera Demands The Release of their Journalist

Al Jazeera demands the release of their two Nigerian journalists who have been detained in Maiduguri by Nigerian forces since Tuesday morning.

Container Truck Crashes On A Bus In Mushin

An accident has happened early this morning.

Breaking news: Mimiko’s Deputy defects to APC

Ondo State Deputy Governor Alhaji Ali Olanusi has

Zara Gretti's Grave Missing

Fast rising Nigerian singer, Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph, popularly known as Zara Gretti passed away on March 28, 2014 at the age of 28, after losing her battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

How Hoodlums attacked Vanguard’s General Editor in traffic

It is no longer news that Lagos, commercial hub of the nation, has been bedevilled by perennial traffic gridlocks on most major routes. What is news now is attacks on exasperated motorists by hoodlums in traffic.

11 year Old Boy Commits Suicide over N200

An 11 year old boy, Terkula Botwer has reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree, at Achusa village, in Makurdi local government area of Benue state.

No Blacks Chinese Restaurant Shutdwon

A Chinese restaurant in the Kenyan capital Nairobi has been shut down and its owners summoned by authorities after it emerged it was barring black patrons, reports said Wednesday.

CBN gives banks three months to submit recapitalization plan

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed some systemically important banks considered too big to fail, that are short of capital to submit recapitalization plans to it by June 13th.

No Vehicular Movement on Election Day

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has ordered restriction of vehicular movement between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 28 and April 11 general elections. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by

Man Beheads VIO officer

The police in Ekiti have arrested a man, Wale Ede, 25, for allegedly removing the head of a 50-year-old Vehicle Inspection Officer and father of seven, Joshua Fagbola.

Youths Washed Their Roads After Goodluck's Visit

President Jonathan on Saturday visited Daura, Katsina State, the home town of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC),

Why Rivers Deputy Governor Dumped APC

The deputy to Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, Mr Tele Ikuru has dumped All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, describing the APC as “A party of rebels, insurgents and anarchists, clothed in robes of pretence and deceit.”

INEC Card Reader Stolen In Zamfara

The INEC in Zamfara, lost one card reader during the training of ad-hoc staff in Anka Local Government Area. An official, Alhaji Garba Galadima,

Fr. Mabaka Shuts Down Adoration Ground

Reverend Fr. Ejike Mbaka of Adoration Ministries, Enugu, has suspended his weekly crusade until after the general elections due to alleged threat to life.

Alleged Nyanya Bombers To Be Tried On Camera

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the alleged mastermind of the April 14 Nyanya bomb blast, Aminu Ogwuche and five orders be tried on camera.