‘Nigeria records 50% drop in refugees’

President Goodluck Jonathan

THE United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Mrs. Angele Dikongue-Atangana, said

Exclusive: Video shows Nigerian troops shooting captives

(Reuters) - A video obtained by Reuters shows Nigerian troops shooting unarmed captives in broad daylight

Ajimobi mourns Kayode Eso, says he was a celebrated jurist

Late Justice Kayode Eso

GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has described the passing away of the retired Justice of the

University don drowns 2 yrs old step daughter over sex

A retired university don, Ayola Oyesiji, 62 years old, is at present being questioned at the Agugu Division of

Nigeria win big at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards: D’banj, Brymo, Ice Prince & Davido scoop major awards

Nigerian hiphop acts, put up a spectacular performance at the Channel O Music Video Awards, carting away six awards from 13 nominations.

Paul and Peter Okoye a.k.a P-Square

D’Banj, P-Square, Davido, etc. were among the big winners of the night at the show hosted by Ice Prince
and

D'Banj dominates at Channel O Music Video Awards

Dbanj's Oliver Twist Performance at Channel O Awards 2012

Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown is known as the home of the Freedom Charter, but on Saturday it played

Total fuel subsidy removal is a must – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday launched a fresh campaign to totally remove the subsidy on fuel, barely a year after a similar campaign and forceful removal of subsidy almost brought the country to a

Corruption: EFCC tells Court How Ex-Works Minister Diverted N75bn

Former Minister of Works, Dr. Hassan Lawal

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness on Thursday told Abuja Federal High Court how a

Oshiomhole appoints Obahiagbon, Ihonvbere, others as aides

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole

The newly sworn in Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has appointed former member of

FEC approves N28.8b for repair of federal roads nationwide

THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved a total of N28.77 billion for rehabilitation and

More states apply to secede from the U.S.

FEW days after the celebrated re-election of President Barack Obama, secession threats are already

We aim revolution in Agric sector to grow the economy- Aregbesola

Ram market

At the inception of his administration ,Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State said he would transform and rejuvenate the agricultural sector of the economy which used to be a major foreign exchange earner for

Assembly Declares Suntai’s Deputy Acting Governor in Taraba

Alhaji Garba Umar beign sworn as Acting Governor of Taraba State

In line with the provisions of section 190 sub-section 2 of the 1999 constitution (as amended), the Taraba

John McAfee, creator of McAfee Anti-Virus Software on the Run for Murder

John McAfee

Belize's prime minister on Wednesday urged anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee to help the country's police with a murder inquiry, calling McAfee "bonkers" for recent media statements.

"I don't want to be unkind, but he seems to be extremely paranoid - I would go so far as to say bonkers," Prime Minister Dean Barrow said in Belize City. "He ought to man up and respect our laws and go in and talk to the police."

Olusola Saraki laid to rest

Oloye Olusola Saraki

The former Senate leader in the second republic and strong man of Ilorin politics,  Dr Olushola Saraki has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.

NUC commends Bello's appointment

Prof. Julius Okojie

The National Universities Commission on Sunday described the appointment of Prof. Rahamon Bello, as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos as a welcome development.

The Governing Council at its special meeting held on November 10 unanimously adopted the report of the selection board that Bello be appointed as the new vice-chancellor of the university.

The appointment, which is to take effect from November 12, is for a period of five years.

Bello, a professor of Chemical Engineering, had been acting as vice-chancellor of the university, since May 12, following the death of Prof. Adetokumbo Sofoluwe.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the appointment of Bello was well deserved having worked closely with Sofoluwe, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

According to him, it is expected that Bello will continue with the legacies laid by Sofoluwe in order to actualise the lofty dreams of the university’s mission and vision.

The NUC boss noted that the university had a vibrant governing council, headed by Mr. Gamaliel Onosode, and therefore, the choice of having Bello as the vice-chancellor was well thought out.

culled from Osun Defender

Governing council confirms Prof Rahamon as Unilag VC

Professor Rahamon Adisa Bello

The governing council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the appointment of Professor Rahamon Adisa Bello, a Professor of Chemical Engineering as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the university.

Teachers sack biblical - Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole

The Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has stated that the government took a tough stance against erring teachers, in line with biblical injunctions which says that he that does not work, should not eat.

Jonathan, Tinubu, politicians other Nigerians mourn Lam Adesina.

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has also expressed his grief with the death of Alhaji Adeshina.

Lam Adesina buried

Alhaji Lamidi Adesina

The late former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lam Adesina, was on Sunday afternoon, buried at his Felele residence, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital according to Islamic rites.

Lam Adesina is dead

Former Governor of Oyo State. Late Lam Adesina

Former governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lam Adesina is dead. He died this morning at the age of 73.

Obama re-elected

President Barack Obama, with his daughter Malia wave toward the crowd at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated Press / SF

Washington --

A demographic tidal wave became a Democratic tidal wave as President Obama won a tight but decisive re-election victory Tuesday with the help of record-breaking support from Hispanic voters, massive turnout from African Americans and continuing enthusiasm from young Americans.

100 Arrested in Enugu for declaring independence State of Biafra

Nigerian police on Monday arrested 101 alleged members of a secessionist movement based in the  southeast in the latest such sweep in the region, AFP repoted.

General Shuwa - we are not responsible says Boko Haram

Late Gen. Mamman Shuwa

We did not kill General Shuwa – Boko Haram

Ph.D, Master's degree holders apply for truck driver jobs in Dangote industry

Highlighting the high unemployment rate in Nigeria, six Doctorate and 704 Master's degrees holders are among the over 13,000 people who have applied to work as truck drivers in the country's largest industrial conglomerate, the Dangote Group.

Jonathan accused of annexing Rivers oil fields to Bayelsa

The people of the oil producing communities of Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State yesterday in Abuja accused President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Boundary Commission of planning to annex a

Stop the execution, African Commission tells Edo State

Execution Room

African Commission asks Edo to stop execution of inmates

FG re-opens 3rd Mainland Bridge today.

3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos

The longest bridge linking Lagos Island with the Mainland was partially closed to traffic on Sunday 8 July, 2012 while repair works commenced on it on Monday, 9 July, 2012.

Forget Okada, ride bicycle instead , Lagosians told.

Mannie of Cool F.M. leading this year's participants in Park and Ride

In a bid to give Nigeria’s most populous city an effective transport system, Lagos state government has announced plans to introduce bicycles lanes on major roads across the city.

National Assembly ready to review CBN autonomy

CBN Governor

Suicide bomber kills 8, wounds over 100 in Kaduna

suspected suicide bomber on Sunday rammed his car into the St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Malali area of Kaduna, killing at least 8 persons and injuring several others.

A British man convicted of smuggling arms to Nigeria

Gary Hyde

All roads lead to Ijebu Ode for the Ojude Oba festival