Nigeria FG to print Permanent Voters cards for N2.6Billion

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N2.6billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission for the printing of 40million permanent voters’ card.

Nigeria's finance boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in profile --BBC

The meteoric rise of Nigeria's powerful Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - one of three candidates to be World Bank president - reflects the trajectory of her country's history.

Just as the former British colony has transformed itself into a dynamo for growth on the African continent since independence, the 57-year-old's life has changed markedly from humble beginnings.

Former Governor of Kogi State Ibrahim Idris married his 13th wife

The new wife who is 27 years old became the 13th wife to former Gov. Ibrahim Idris. Ramotu a business woman trading in Senegalese cloth, before she met her husband at the Presidential villa. Mr Idris (68) was the governor of Kogi state for eight years, before handing over to Idris Wada the current Governor.

Nigeria Police Force Dismissed Zakari Biu

The Man indicted with the escape of Boko Haram suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, the mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing in Madala, Niger State, Zakari Biu was dismissed today from the Nigeria Police, He was until his dismissal, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Abuja.  

Multiple explosions in Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI-  Multiple explosions have  again rocked the popular Fish Market of Baga Road in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, killing eight suspected members of the Boko Haram sect while three persons were seriously injured.

Fighting in Onitsha

COMMOTION broke out,Thursday, as hundreds of Hausa indigenes resident in Onitsha fled to Asaba for refuge as a result of alleged attack on them by members of Movement for Actualization of Birafra (MASSOB ).

Popular Lagos Mile 12 Market Shut

LAGOS — Lagos State Government, Wednessday, sealed the popular Mile 12 market, in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA, over various environmental offences.

Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim Resigned

Following the failure of the Nigeria police boss to produce the on the run Boko Haram member that escaped from jail last week, Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, and 6 DIGs forced to resign from the Police Force; AIG MD Abubakar to act as IGP.

State House press release on Kano State Attack

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his condolences to all victims, including the management and staff of Channels Television, following the multiple bomb blasts and acts of violence which rocked the

Channels Television reporter Enenche Akogwu in Kano explosions

We officially confirm the death of Channels Television reporter Enenche Akogwu in the #Kano explosion. He was 31 years old.

Boko Haram Attacks Kano State, Nigeria, Scores Dead,Many injured

The Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, known popularly as the 'boko haram', have claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks on formations of security agencies across Kano state.

Breaking news; NLC Suspend Nation wide Strike #occupynigeria

Breaking news; NLC Suspend Nation wide Strike #occupynigeria

Picture of Protesters Defy Soldiers at Ojota

Jonathan Cautioned over arrest of protesters leaders #occupynigeria

Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan helped prevail on President Goodluck Jonathan to jettison plans to have the State Security Services (SSS) arrest four leaders of the OccupyNigeria movement.

Strike Update; Sit at home order for today as Petrol now N 97/Litre

Following the reversal of petrol price to N97/Litre, the Nigeria Labour Congress. NLC has ordered a sit at home order today. While the strike will go on today, the NLC urges all to suspend the various protest across the country. President Jonathan is also expected to address the nation by 7am on Monday 16th January, 2012.

Jonathan full address to Nigerians on Subsidy, Petrol now N97/Litre #occupynigeria

Presidential Address On The  Implementation Of The Deregulation Policy In The Downstream Sector Of The Petroleum Industry, Sunday, January 15, 2012
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About the failed NLC/FG meeting -#occupynigeria

The talks between the Federal Government and Labour represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Saturday 14th January, 2012 stalled due to differences on the methodology in finding a solution to the crisis.

FG/NLC in fresh bid to end strike #occupynigeria

ABUJA (AFP) – The Federal Government panel in talks with trade unions over a spike in petrol prices was weighing its options Sunday to avert the continuation of a strike that has shut down Africa’s top oil exporter.

GEJ order arrest of #occupynigeria activists

In a bid to undermine the growing protest against his government's removal of fuel subsidy, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the SSS to arrest civil rights attorney, Femi Falana, Fiery Lagos pastor, Tunde Bakare, ex-member of house of representatives, Dino Melaye and and Kaduna based activist, Shehu Sanni.

Facts You Must Know About Subsidy: Subsidy Made Simple (SMS) #occupynigeria

Pastor 'Tunde Bakare delivered this expose on Fuel Subsidy at The Latter Rain Assembly a few hours ago. Please read, digest, and share with as many people as you can. Enough is ENOUGH. click on the share button below