2 Killed, 1500 Displaced in Nigeria Clash

Two people were killed and some 1500 people displaced in a communal clash between Fulani and Gwari tribes in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Sunday.

Why Dokubo-Asari is fighting Jonathan —Group

THE Okrika National Youth Movement said, on Friday, that personal issues rather than altruistic national agenda are behind the attacks launched by Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari against President Goodluck Jonathan and his government.

Obama Signs Bill To Grant Nigerian Residency

A NIGERIAN immigrant’s dream came true when President Barack Obama signed into law a rare private bill granting him permanent residency in the Unites States.

At Int’l Conference, Adeboye Offers To Help On Constitution Review

GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has offered to lend a helping hand to Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process.

Amosun, OBJ unite Egba Obas

THE Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan and foremost industrialist, Chief Olatunde Abudu have been able to reconcile four notable traditional rulers in Egbaland after a strife that lasted many years.

Politics of Bajoga’s journey to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House

AMBASSADOR Nuhu Audu Bajoga’s movement from the office of state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House as deputy governor was, undoubtedly, the major political melodrama that ensued in the state after the demise of erstwhile governor, Mr. Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa.

Don’t fly me abroad, Injured Gov Wada tells doctors •He’s responding to treatment — Doctor

KOGI State governor, Captain Idris Wada, has told medical personnel of Cedar Crest Hospital, Garki, Abuja where he is undergoing treatment for a fractured thigh not to fly him abroad, his spokesman, Jacob Edi, has said.

Teenagers kill business mogul, three security officials, seven others in Maiduguri

Some group of armed Teenagers shot dead a Maiduguri based merchant, Abubakar Girigiri, at his warehouse in the Bolori area of Maiduguri, Borno State on Thursday.

Plateau Police Summons Community Elders Over Killings

This incident prompted the Plateau state police command to summon the elders of Riyom local government area in Plateau State North Central Nigeria.

Army Denies Claims Of Religious Or Ethnic Sentiments In Officers’ Retirements

Despite the reported grumblings emanating from the top echelon of the Nigerian Army especially those affected by the recent retirements, the Army authorities have denied reports and insinuations that it forcefully retired 51 of its officers including Major-General Mohammed .D. Isah, the former commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Infantry, Jaji.

More democracy dividends in 2013, says Presidency

A GLIMMER of hope for a better 2013 came Thursday from the Presidency as it disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda in the areas of power supply, agriculture, security and infrastructure would begin to yield rich harvest for the benefit of the people next year.

Army retires 36 Generals

THE Nigerian Army has released the list of 51 senior officers retired with effect from December 31, 2012, just as a large number of them are said to be grumbling over the retirement.

Gunmen kill 4 in Plateau

THE relative peace in the troubled Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State was shattered on Thursday when some notorious gunmen stormed Bachit village and killed three people leaving others with severe injuries.

10 die as canoe capsizes in Taraba state

Ten teenage girls drowned on their way to a wedding in Taraba, while traveling by canoe on Tuesday.
The tragedy, according the head of Red Cross in Taraba State, Manja Agwe Mathew, occurred late Tuesday when the canoe capsized on the Karim River, noting that 3 persons were still missing.

Bank robbery in Kwara leaves 2 dead

Armed robbers on Wednesday raided- a new generation bank in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State, killing two security personnel.

African first ladies begin summit amidst controversy, drama

It is expected to be an edifice for peace and conflict resolution in 12 months when it is projected to be completed. However, the foundation for the African First Ladies Peace Centre was laid in the midst of intense security measures and controversy in Abuja on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience.

NNPC launches data centre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday inched closer to its dream of becoming a first class national oil company with the launch of an ultra-modern data centre.

Impeachment: FG rules out 100% budget implementation

The wrangling between the Presidency and the House of Representatives intensified on Wednesday with the two sides maintaining a hard position on the alleged poor implementation of the 2012 budget.

FG confiscates $15 million bribe Ibori purportedly offered Ribadu

A Federal High court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday granted an interim order for the forfeiture of the sum of $15 million being bribe money former governor of Delta State, James Ibori allegedly offered to former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu.

Motion to impeach Jonathan is for national interest – Reps

Members of the House of Representatives on Monday disclosed that the decision to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by September, if the 2012 budget is not fully implemented, is for national interest.