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.

Kaduna Easter Blast, Most Victims were not Christians

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Youth Wing, Diji Haruna, has confirmed that more than 70 percent victims of Esther Sunday car bomb explosion in Kaduna were not Christians. Speaking while hosting Muslim youths to a refreshment to celebrate Easter Monday in Kaduna yesterday,

Nigeria Foreign reserves drop again

Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday showed that Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves fell from $35.03 billion to $34.74 billion as of February 27, 2012.

Nigeria PHCN Privatisation to be completed in Third Quarter

ABUJA — The ongoing privatisation of the power sector, which has been on the table of the Bureau of Public Entreprises, BPE, for more than a decade, will be completed by the end of the third quarter, Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has said.

Nigeria Gets 5 more Universities, More subsidy buses, Power

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of five new private universities in Nigeria.

Nine Dead as NURTW Factions clashed in Lagos

The  two-week battle between two factions of the Lagos State chapter of the National  Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) reached a climax on Wednesday as nine people reportedly lost their lives while several others sustained injuries.

Nigeria FG Declares Monday 6th February Public Holiday For Eid-ul Maulud

Nigeria FG Declares Monday 6th February Public Holiday For Eid-ul Maulud.Source;

https://twitter.com/ntanewsnow/status/165092165461086208

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.

Kano Blasts; Emir weeps during Jonathan visits

KANO—The pomp of royalty was set aside, yesterday, as the revered Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero broke down in tears as he recounted the loss of human lives that followed last Friday’s Boko Haram attack on the ancient city before a visiting President Goodluck Jonathan.

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

English translation Boko Haram release after Kano attack

In the name of God the most Beneficent and the Merciful

We are those who are commonly known with the forbidden name "Boko Haram" while everyone know our true name is Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad).

Explosions rocks Jonathan Home town, Yenagoa

LAGOS (AFP) – Two explosions have rocked the home state of President Goodluck Jonathan,Yenagoa , but no casualties were reported, the governor’s office and the military said Saturday.

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

Live Updates; Day 6 of Strike in Lagos #occupynigeria

LAGOS: 9.20AM…Residents of Lagos woke up this morning to a heavily security clamp down as armed soldiers were seen manning strategic points across the city.

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.

Soldiers Flood Lagos streets =#occupynigeria which way forward

President Goodluck Jonathan  has deployed hundreds of gun-wielding soldiers on the streets of Lagos in a desperate bid to forestall peaceful protests scheduled to continue today.

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.