$15m: Niger Delta group vows to bomb NNPC Towers in Abuja if Patience Jonathan is arrested

A group known as The Niger Delta Peoples Professional Volunteer Force (NDPPVF), have released a statement vowing to bomb the four wings of the NNPC towers in Abuja if former first lady, Patience Jonathan, is arrested over the $15million found in her account.

CAN calls for 3-day fasting, prayers for Nigeria

To commemorate the 56th independence anniversary of Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on Nigerians to embark on a 3-day fasting and prayer session for the nation and President Buhari. CAN President, Samson Ayokunle, said this in a statement made available by his head of media and publicity, Adebayo Oladeji.

You’re facing difficulties but we believe in you-Obama tells Buhari

While speaking during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the UN General Assembly yesterday September 20th, US President Obama told President Buhari that his government knows he is facing difficulties but they believe in him.

Obama Meets Buhari, Promises To Help Nigeria Out Of Recession

Barack Obama today held talks with Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, where he lauded his effort in the fight against corruption and terrorism.

Both presidents met on the sideline of the 71st United Nations General Assembly holding in New York City.

We'll solve Niger Delta problem soon, President Buhari assures Barack Obama

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday assured Barack Obama, the American President Nigeria is making steady progress towards resolving the problem in the Niger Delta region which has led to economic sabotage on a grand scale.

During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 71st edition of the UN General Assembly, holding in New York, President Buhari disclosed:

Militants responsible for current economic recession- VP Osinbajo says

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has attributed the current economic recession in the country to the activities of various militant groups in the Niger Delta region. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the Presidential Quarterly Business Forum at the State House, Abuja yesterday September 19th.

Okonjo-Iweala needs to have a rethink towards supporting the FG to revive our economy- Doyin Okupe

In a post titled "National Economic Emergency" which he shared on his Facebook wall yesterday, former media aide to former President Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, prevailed on former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to have a rethink and lend her support to the APC-led government towards reviving the economy which is currently in recession.

According to him, issues concerning Nigeria should not be politicized. He also gave support towards the Economic Emergency power President Buhari is asking the National Assembly to give him so he can move speedily towards reviving the economy. Read his post below...

Donald Trump fires back at Obama: 'Why aren't you working?'

U.S Republican party presidential candidate Donald Trump has fired back at U.S president Barack Obama after the U.S leader blasted him on Tuesday during a Philadelphia rally.

Donald Trump tweeted asking Obama why he wasn't working as the president, rather spending time campaigning for Hillary Clinton. who was recovering at home following a Pneumonia bout.

Tell Your People To Forget Biafra – Buhari Tells Igbo Corps Members In Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Daura called on Nigerian youths to make the country great again through pursuit of knowledge, patriotism and commitment to values that promote national unity.

I am yet to see any change- Fr Mbaka says, accuses President Buhari's aides of working against him

Controversial Enugu Catholic priest, and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has accused some of the aides of President Buhari of working against him so that the change he promised during the elections would not be accomplished. 

The conspiracy theories are here again, say Hillary Clinton was replaced with body double after collapse (photos/tweets)

US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was taken to her daughter, Chelsea’s apartment to rest after collapsing at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Sunday. Several hours later at 11:45 am, Hillary emerged, hugged a small child, and posed for photos as she told the media “I feel great” over and over again. But shortly thereafter, people noticed something 'odd' about the “Hillary” that emerged from the apartment upon closer examination.

Diezani forfeits N4.8b Abuja houses to Federal government

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly seized some houses in Abuja worth N4.8 billion allegedly belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke. According to the Nation, one of the mansion's seized is worth N3.58 billion. 

'Why I will not serve in Buhari’s govt' – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was a guest on Al-Jazeera ‎where she was asked if she would be open to take position in the current administration and also to comment on the current state of the economy. Responding, Okonjo-Iweala said

Hillary Clinton may drop out of election as Democrats meet to 'line up candidates amid health scare'

Following Hillary Clinton's collapse on Sunday during the 9/11 anniversary and the subsequent confirmation by her doctor that she's got Pneumonia, top Democratic party members are set to meet and line up other viable candidates amid Clinton's health scare.

Not Again!!! New Edo Election Date Clashes With WAEC Exams

Fresh crisis appears to have erupted as the rescheduled Edo State governorship election, is still clashing with the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

Mark Zuckerberg’s Colleague Gives Hillary Clinton $20m To Campaign

 

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has donated the sum of $20 million to help Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party in the forthcoming US election.

BREAKING: PDP, APC Supporters Clash In Edo

Residents of Okugbe, Okpella, Estako East Local Government area of Edo State, on Friday, have been thrown into a state of tension, following clash between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Edo: Students Demand Shift In Election Date Over WAEC Exam

Edo State secondary school students say they are against plan to move them to other states for Saturday’s Mathematics examination by the West African Examination Council, WAEC.

Nigeria Has Been Badly Governed, But There’s Great Hope – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said Nigeria’s worsening economic experience was as a result of sabotage and bad governance.

Mr. Osinbajo, who was receiving the Northern States Pentecostal Bishops Forum in his office in Abuja, said apart from depreciation in Naira value, the country’s economy had no reserves to support it.

Nigeria will be out of economic recession soon – Pres Buhari says

President Buhari yesterday assured Nigerians that his government will soon bring the country out of the present economic recession being experienced. President Buhari gave the assurance when he spoke at the APC governorship campaign rally in Edo state yesterday September 6th. He said: