Nigerian army frees dozens of women, children from Boko Haram

Nigeria's military spokesman speaks during a media briefing in Abuja.

Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria's army said Tuesday it had liberated 30 hostages held by Boko Haram, including 21 children and seven women, amid ongoing offensives against the extremists in the country's northeast.

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Adams Oshiomhole said - US officials informed President Buhari about missing $6bn of public money' by Fmr minister

Former Nigerian minister 'stole $6bn of public money'

 former government minister in Nigeria stole $6bn (£3.8bn) of public money, a state governor has alleged.

Adams Oshiomhole said US officials informed President Muhammadu Buhari of the alleged theft during his visit to Washington last month.

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Buhari visits Cameroon as Boko Haram attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to make his first official visit to one-time enemy Cameroon Wednesday to ease tensions and bolster support for a multinational army to fight the Boko Haram uprising that has spilled across borders.

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LEAKED! Why Buhari Personally Apologized To Obasanjo Over Threat To Probe Past Governments

LEAKED! Buhari Apologized To Obasanjo Over Threat To Probe Past Governments

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari’s threats to probe governance affairs of his predecessors has tumbled into a boomeranging breadth, prompting the General to personally send a plea with apologies to the former President and one of the targets of his proposed probe, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, International Guardian reliably gathered.

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Saraki, Ekweremadu rubbish Senate Standing Rules, impose Akpabio

Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu openly rubbished the Senate Standing Rules to impose former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio as the Minority Leader of the 8th Assembly.

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BREAKING: How Gbajabiamila Emerged House Majority Leader As Dogara Finally Succumbed

Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives after he settled his dispute with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

The duo along with other members of the All Progressives Congress met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday to settle the lingering dispute in the Green Chambers.

Shortly after the meeting Dogara stated that members of the party in the Green Chamber would proffer a lasting solution to the crises that has torn the party apart.

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Shocking: Satanists Unveil Statue, Vow To Take Over The World (PHOTOS, Video)

On Saturday, July 25, a group of ‘devil worshippers’ unveiled an 8-foot-tall statue of the Satanic Temple’s Baphomet in Detroit, the USA.

According to CBS Local, the event which sold tickets for $25 was sold-out.

Reports say that the event took place at an undisclosed industrial building downtown Detroit, with an estimated crowd of 700 people in attendance.

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Sunday Oliseh Picks Players For Tanzania Clash, Find Out The Players He Favours

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has indicated his interest in some players with whom he expects to prosecute September’s Afcon qualifier against Tanzania.

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Controversy Trails Diezani’s Illness After Oshiomhole’s $6B Allegation

There are fresh indications of a covert surrounding the alleged illness of Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum.

According to a report on Sahara Reporters, the embattled Alison-Madueke is allegedly playing the sick card in the United Kingdom where she has spent most of her time since President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the poll.

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NASS Resumption: Police Tighten Security On Assembly Complex

Nigerian police have tightened security on the entrance of the National Assembly complex in anticipation of any breakdown of law and order.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of the National Assembly took over the security.

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MORE REVELATIONS: Jonathan Conceded Defeat ‘Reluctantly’ – Buhari

A new set of interesting quotes emerges from the yesterday show “Good Morning Nigeria” which hosted President Muhammadu Buhari as a guest.

The Paradigm reports with reference to the NTA programme that Goodluck Jonathan conceded the defeat “reluctantly”.

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Saraki Says It’s Time To Move Now As Senate Decides Is Fate

Saraki Says It’s Time To Move As Majority Decides His Fate

 

The majority of Nigeria’s Senate, 81 members, have passed a vote of confidence on its president Bukola Saraki.

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Breaking News: First Time Senator Akpabio Elected Minority Leader

Former Akwa Ibom state governor and senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West, Godswill Akpabio, has emerged Senate minority leader.

Senate President Bukola Saraki  announced Akpabio as the Senate minority leader on Tuesday July 28, shortly after the Senate resumed from recess.

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Probe to Jonathan Administration: This is what Falana has for Buhari... SHOCKING!!

A renowned diplomat, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, Monday, counselled President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to bring together all major stakeholders in economic management in order to brainstorms on ways to revive the nation’s ailing economy.

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More trouble at the House as APC proposes Gbajabiamila as deputy speaker

After hours of negotiations on Monday night, the top hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has proposed that its preferred candidate for majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, should become the deputy speaker.

A member of the house of reps informed TheCable that the proposal means Yusuf Lasun, who was elected deputy speaker on June 9, will have to voluntarily step down — since he can only be removed by two-thirds majority of the house and that is not thought to be on the cards.

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SHOCHING!! Why We Are Yet To Move Against NNPC – Buhari

The Federal Government, yesterday, attributed the delay in moving against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,

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B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G!! Unpaid Salaries: Imo Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Today

Unpaid salaries: Imo workers begin indefinite strike today...

Government activities in Imo State will, with effect from today, remain grounded, following the indefinite industrial action called by labour leaders in the state.

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Job Vacancy At Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Company:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people.

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Nigerians Want Answers To Questions Not Insults, PDP Tells APC

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again taken a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying that as a party in government, it must provide answers to questions instead of dodging and insulting the opposition.

According to PDP, instead of looking for escape routes, the APC must be fast enough to provide answers to burning national issues that border on what it termed government’s lack of transparency,

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Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Rises To $10.3bn

Nigeria’s external debt stock as at second quarter 2015 stood at about USD10.3 billion, over 10 per cent increase, against USD9.5bn recorded in the first quarter of the year, just as the Federal Government revenue rose to N485.95 billion, up from May figure of N324.7 billion.fund

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Buhari To Meet Cameroon President, Biya Over Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to neighbouring Cameroon tomorrow to consult with his counterpart Paul Biya on Boko Haram’s insurgency, presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said.

“President Buhari is going to Cameroon on Wednesday. He will hold talks with President Biya on arrival and the issue of Boko Haram will be central in their discussion,” he told newsmen yesterday.

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Vacancy - Economists - Development Economics Needed At World Bank

Employer: World Bank

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Economists - Development Economics
Location: Africa

Our Client
The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.

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NASS Leadership Crisis: Uncertainty As Senate, House Resume Today

The prospect of peaceful resumption in the two chambers of the National Assembly today was, yesterday, being clouded by uncertainty despite trouble shooting efforts that were still in the works at press time last night.

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FG to probe N4trn contractual debts under Jonathan

How did the 28 federal ministries, their departments and agencies under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan incur a whopping N4 trillion contractual debt?

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APC Reps members resolve crises after meeting Buhari

APC Reps members resolve crises after meeting Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja summoned All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives for meeting in order to find lasting solution to the leadership crisis in the House.

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Shocking Details! Jonathan’s minister stole $6bn — US officials reveal

Shocking! Jonathan’s minister stole $6bn — US officials reveal

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, said the Peoples Democratic Party government of former President Goodluck Jonathan had destroyed the country.

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