Lagos State Government Reinstates the 788 Sacked Doctors

After several weeks of shut down in Lagos state hospitals, the Lagos State Government on Thursday suspended the sack of 788 doctors and recalled them back to work. The doctors were sacked earlier this month for allegedly participating in what it termed ‘illegal strike action’.

Edo Guber Poll - PDP Accuses ACN of Arms Build-Up

Ahead of the July 14, governorship election in Edo State, National Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, yesterday, in Benin, accused the Edo State Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, of massive arms build-up.

German hostage in north Nigeria killed during rescue bid

A German man held hostage in northern Nigeria by a group linked to al Qaeda was killed on Thursday during an attempt by Nigerian forces to rescue him, according to army and security sources.

Presidency 2015: Suit against Jonathan begins June 21

Following the inability of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to amicably resolve issues surrounding the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek re-election in 2015, an Abuja High Court, yesterday, fixed June 21 to begin hearing on the matter.

Italian engineer abducted in Nigeria

Italy's foreign ministry says an Italian engineer has been kidnapped in northern Nigeria.

Rights activist slams Jonathan over UNILAG

A rights activist and President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, CRCN, Shehu Sani has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of seeking popularity with the late Chief Moshood Abiola by renaming the University of Lagos, UNILAG, after him.

Lagos govt vs sacked doctors: Resident doctors begin 3-day warning strike today

THE National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given a 14-day ultimatum to go on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government does not prevail on the Lagos State government to recall the sacked Lagos State doctors and implement earlier agreements reached with the doctors.

NDLEA raises alarm over use of seaports by drug barons

NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm about the threat posed by the smuggling of large shipments of narcotics through the Nigerian seaports into the country.

Abia To Employ 50,000 Youths

No fewer than 50, 000 youths are to be employed across the 17 local government areas of Abia, according to an official.

Court Dismisses Suit Against Salami’s Reinstatement

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday struck out the suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Noah Ajare asking it to direct President Goodluck Jonathan not to reinstate the suspended Court of Appeal president, Justice Isa Salami.

Court sacks Ondo Reps member for defecting to ACN

THE Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday, sacked the member representing Akure South/Akure North in the House of Representatives, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde, on the grounds that he dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).

UNILAG/ MAULAG Controversy: Varsity shut for 2 weeks

Following the protest that erupted over the renaming of University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University by the Federal Government on Tuesday, and to quell the growing tension in the institution, the university authorities have announced the temporary closure of the school.

NFF Denies Putting Keshi Under Pressure

From the office of President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari came assurance on Wednesday that neither the Federation as a corporate body nor top officials as individuals are putting anyundue pressure on Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Mr. Stephen Keshi. Sections of the media have, in the past 24 hours, been awash with stories of purported interference in the work of Coach Keshi by some persons in the NFF, including Chairman of Technical Sub-Committee, Barrister Chris Green, particularly with regards to Big Boss’ selection of players for Jumbo June World Cup and Nations Cup qualifying matches.

Nigerian Travellers To UK To Be Screened For TB In 2013 - High Commission

Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will require pre-entry tuberculosis screening with effect from 2013, the spokesman of the British High Commission, Mr Hooman Nouruzi, has said.

Jonathan To Commission First Locally Made Navy Warship

President Goodluck Jonathan, will Thursday commission the first locally made Navy warship, NNS ANDONI, constructed by Nigerian Navy engineers at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos.

N47.1bn Theft: You Have A Case To Answer, Court Tells Akingbola

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday overruled the no case submission filed by the former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank PLC, Dr. Erastus Akingbola and a former Director of the Bank, Bayo Dada in their ongoing trial for an alleged N47.1 billion theft.

Nigeria: Lagos protests over university name change

Students in Nigeria's main city of Lagos have been involved in angry protests about the president's decision to change the name of their university.

Barack Obama under pressure to apologise to Poland over 'death camps' gaffe

Mr Obama made the diplomatic gaffe during a ceremony at the White House, honouring a Polish resistance hero who was among the first to warn the Allies of the systematic slaughter in the Nazi concentration camps.

Syria: UN uncovers further evidence of massacre

Maj Gen Robert Mood, the chief United Nations observer, was "deeply disturbed by this appalling and inexcusable act," after being shown the bodies in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, a statement said.

Boko Haram: South African Scholar Seeks Border Protection

A prolific South African scholar, Ms Uyo Salifu has called on Nigeria’s neighbours to work on the porous nature of the borders they share with Nigeria, and said that Boko Haram poses potential dangers as its influence could spread beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Nigerian Troops Arrest Widow Of Suicide Bomber, Military Says

Nigerian troops said they yesterday arrested six women, including the widow of the ThisDay newspaper suicide bomber, in a raid on a hideout of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the central city of Jos.