nigerian news

  1. P

    World Nigerian, Ejike Eleweke Killed Out Of Error, Indonesia Admits, One Year After Execution

    The execution of Humphrey Jefferson Ejike Eleweke, a Nigerian man who was killed in Indonesia for drug trafficking has been blamed on 'maladministration'. The Indonesian Ombudsman has admitted that there was “maladministration” in the execution. Jakatar Post report says that, Ninik Rahayu...
  2. P

    Metro Nigeria: Today's Newspaper Headlines [31 July, 2017]

    Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian newspapers today, 31 July, 2017. Punch Julius Berger suspends work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 2017 hajj: Osinbajo inaugurates airlift of 79,000 pilgrims Osinbajo orders oil workers’ rescue, Army recovers 21 more corpses Boko Haram: ASUU...
  3. P

    Politics What I Discovered About Nigerian Police When I Was Kidnapped – Ekweremadu

    In a recent interview with THISDAY, Nigeria's Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu talked about the shortcomings on the Nigerian Police Force when he was kidnapped on September 10, 2000 – and was released after two days in captivity. Ekweremadu says that a decentralised police system is...
  4. P

    Politics Senator Shehu Sani, Suleiman Attacked In Kaduna

    Senator Shehu Sani and Suleiman Hunkuyi, were on Sunday attacked by suspected thugs during a press briefing in Kaduna, witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES. Mr. Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central, confirmed the development to journalists Sunday afternoon. He alleged the attackers were...
  5. P

    Metro Nigeria: Today's Newspaper Headlines [29 July, 2017]

    Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian newspapers for today, 29 July, 2017. Punch Nigeria ranks eighth in global Internet growth – Google Beware of fraudsters, FG warns YouWIN applicants FG won’t shut UNIMAID despite terror attacks –Minister Emmanuel meets Osinbajo after London...
  6. M

    Osinbajo Orders Buratai To Relocate To Maiduguri: Nigeria News Daily (28/07/2017)

    This video highlights the top news items as seen on Nigerian Bulletin today, 28th July, 2017. Sponsored by NSIA Insurance FG Suspends Oil Exploration in the North WhatsApp Reaches The One Billion Daily Users Mark Bill Gates Back On Top Of The World's Rich List Sultan Blasts Northern...
  7. P

    Metro Nigeria: Today's Newspaper Headlines [28 July, 2017]

    Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian newspapers for today, 28 July, 2017. Punch FG plans N7.9tn budget for 2018 We met Buhari in improved condition –Governors Senate tells RMAFC to review revenue sharing formula Senate okays $750m foreign loans for Ogun, Kaduna, Enugu, others...
  8. P

    Politics Osinbajo Orders Army Chief Buratai To Relocate To Maiduguri

    Nigeria's Acting (Vice) President, Yemi Osinbajo has ordered Chuef of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, and Sadique Abubakar, chief of air staff to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state capital, with immediate effect. This directive came after an emergency meeting with some service chiefs on Thursday...
  9. M

    Christianity Is Above Everything - VP Osinbajo: Nigeria News Daily (27/07/2017)

    This video highlights the top news items as seen on Nigerian Bulletin today, 27th July, 2017. Sponsored by NSIA Insurance Scientists Discover HIV Prevention Ring Sokoto Traditional Council Under EFCC Probe Customs Breaks Record, Makes N486bn In 6 Months Kanu In Fresh Trouble, Goes Against...
  10. P

    Metro Nnamdi Kanu In Fresh Trouble, Goes Against Igbo Tradition

    Leader of Nigeria's secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been threatened by the Nri community in Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State for alleged taboo in Nri culture. Eze Obidiegwu Onyesoh, aide to the traditional ruler of Nri community, Chief...
  11. P

    Politics Stella Oduah, Abdullahi, Other Senators Who Were Embarrassed With Electronic Voting

    Nigeria's Senate had a lot on its plate yesterday, Wednesday, as they grappled with the consideration of amendments to the 1999 constitution. But, the whole process was not without drama, as some lawmakers had issues with the use of electronic voting for the process. Senate President, Bukola...
  12. P

    Politics Comical Time-table For Visit To President Buhari In London

    Comical as it may seem, Nigerians have released a schedule of visit to Nigeria's ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari – who's currently in Britain for an undisclosed medical condition. This is not unconnected to the visits of some Nigerian governors to the 74-year-old lethargy ruler. It has...
  13. P

    Metro Nigeria: Today's Newspaper Headlines [27 July, 2017]

    Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian newspapers for today, 27 July, 2017. Punch Osinbajo inaugurates new ministers, advises them on development Senate seeks immunity for members, rejects power devolution Buhari’s recovery is a miracle, says Ebonyi gov Reps reject NHIS’ 2017...
  14. P

    Politics 7 Governors Arrive London To See Ailing President Buhari

    The Seven governors selected by the Nigerian Governors Forum to visit Nigeria's ailing President have arrived in London. The 74-year old lethargy former military dictator left the shores of the country 80 days ago for an undisclosed medical attention. Those who arrived in London on Wednesday...
  15. M

    Nigeria Police Force Renamed By Senate: Nigeria News Daily (26/07/2017)

    This video highlights the top news items as seen on Nigerian Bulletin today, 26th July, 2017. Sponsored by NSIA Insurance Man City Intensifies Race To Sign Mbappe North Korea Threatens Nuclear Strike On US Teenage Bride Allegedly Kills 40-Year Old Husband Nigeria May Be In Recession For...
  16. P

    Politics Nigerian Senate Bars Jonathan From 2019 Elections

    The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, barred a former president, Goodluck Jonathan from running for a second term in office. This was done during voting in series of new bills being passed by the upper legislative chamber. The Bill sought that any vice president who had completed a tenure of a...
  17. P

    Metro ‎‎Sokoto Hospital Performs Successful Total Knee Transplant [SEE PHOTOS]

    Surgeons at the Sokoto State-owned Orthopedic Hospital, Wamakko on Sunday successfully conducted a bilateral total knee transplant on a 50-year old woman. The hospital had conducted two of such surgeries in March. Dr Nuradeen Aliyu, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, told...
  18. P

    Metro Nigeria: Today's Newspaper Headlines [26 July, 2017]

    Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian newspapers, today, 26 July, 2017. Punch Cabinet reshuffle likely as Osinbajo inaugurates ministers today Finally, N’Assembly passes controversial Peace Corps bill Kaduna communities record two-year uninterrupted power supply – FG Modular...
  19. M

    6 PDP Governors To Have Lunch With Buhari In UK: Nigeria News Daily (25/07/2017)

    This video highlights the top news items as seen on Nigerian Bulletin today, 25th July, 2017. Sponsored by NSIA Insurance - Presidency Picks 6 PDP Govs to Have Lunch With Buhari in London [See Names] - Oil Prices: Saudi Arabia's Cuts Goodnews for Nigeria - Kano Police Inspector Dies After...
  20. P

    Politics Why It Will Be Suicidal To Threaten Saraki, Dogara – Osinbajo

    Nigeria's Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that it would be suicidal to threaten the leadership of Nigeria's parliament – Senate President Bukola Saraki and Hon. Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Osinbajo said this jokingly while declaring open the 16th Conference of Speakers and Presiding...
Back
Top