87-Year Old Mother of Ex-Commissioner Abducted in Ondo
Mrs. Olapeju Fasonu, the 87-year old mother of a former Commissioner for Agriculture in Ondo State, Chief Bunmi Fasonu, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The octogenarian was kidnapped on…
Kerry`s Remarks at a Press Briefing in Lagos
Secretary Kerry: Well, good afternoon, everybody. I am really delighted be here in Nigeria. And I was just admiring the extraordinary view and this wonderful location. I’m particularly pleased to…
Curfew Imposed on Maiduguri after Boko Haram Attack
Barely 24 four hours after President Goodluck Jonathan visited Maiduguri, Borno State for campaign ahead of the February 14 presidential election, members of the Boko Haram have attacked the city…
2015: John Kerry Meets Jonathan, Buhari
The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, on Sunday held separate meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan who is also the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Muhammadu…
Lagos Residents Scared as Political Violence Escalates
There is growing fear and apprehension in Lagos State, Nigeria following escalating violence in various areas of the state ahead of the February elections. The fear got worse on Friday…
Rivers: APC Cancels Campaign Rally over Violent Attack
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called off its governorship campaign rally scheduled for Saturday in Okrika, the birthplace of Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of President Goodluck…
Arise News Arrives on Dstv and Gotv
MultiChoice has announced the launch of emerging global news and entertainment channel, ARISE NEWS on DStv and GOtv. ARISE NEWS will be on DStv channel 416 and GOtv channel 44…
NCC Shuts Down APC’s SMS Campaign Fundraising Platform
Barely 48 hours after the Buhari-Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Fundraising Committee launched some of its platforms for raising funds, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shutdown the Short Messaging Service (SMS)…
Postpone the Elections, Dasuki Counsels INEC
…We Are Not Even Considering Postponement, INEC Replies The National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan has told the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that a postponement…
Beware! Unscrupulous elements are planning to impersonate us, NAN warns
The Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said it has unearthed a plot by some elements working with desperate political forces to plant a major but false story…