US says Buhari has a lot to do to end Boko Haram

United States government has said President Muhammadu Buhari has a lot of work to do to end the ongoing Boko Haram attacks in the country. This was disclosed at a press briefing on Wednesday by the US Department of State. The US Department of State’s spokesman, John Kirby, said the US will do what it... Read More

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July 23, 2015

Those who voted for Buhari and those who didn’t would not get the same treatment, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he won’t treat people who didn’t vote for equally with those who voted for me. He did say this during a question and answer in the US on Wednesday. While asked by a white journalist how he intended to deal with issues in the Niger Delta, particularly Amnesty, bunkering... Read More

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July 23, 2015

Fani-Kayode accuses US of helping Boko Haram grow

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States of helping in the growth and spread of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode says the refusal of the US to classify the group as a terrorist organisation until 2014, contributed to its increased boldness. He would also criticise the Barrack Obama-led government for refusing to... Read More

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July 23, 2015

Buhari says US ‘unintentionally aided Boko Haram’ with arms embargo

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the United States ‘aided and abetted’ the Boko Haram sect by refusing to provide weapons to Nigeria. A US law prevents the government from selling arms to countries which commits human rights abuses, the BBC reports. Buhari met President Barack Obama in Washington on Monday to seek further assistance.... Read More

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July 23, 2015

President Buhari returns to Nigeria after US trip (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after his four-day official visit to the United States. Buhari departed the United States last night, through the Joint Base Andrews Airport in Washington. His departure was after a meeting with representatives of the United States Institute of Peace, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Atlantic Council, National Democratic Institute,... Read More

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July 23, 2015

The moment when Buhari jokes about being called ‘Baba Go Slow’ (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari, has for the first time, addressed the people who have labelled him ‘Baba Go Slow’. While addressing Nigerian youths in Washington DC on Wednesday, Buhari joked about the pun, while stating that he would prefer to go slow and steady. Watch video below:

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July 22, 2015

Buhari says politicians involved in illegal oil deals will be prosecuted

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government is looking into evidences that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of some former ministers and other government officials believed to be corrupt. Buhari said this at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington while answering questions at an interactive session with Nigerians in the Diaspora. He lamented that... Read More

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July 22, 2015

Buhari meets young Nigerians in Washington (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari met with some young Nigerians living in the United States on Tuesday. The meeting held at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC. It was moderated by Ebony Life’s CEO, Mo Abudu. Buhari was accompanied by the Nigerian ambassador to the US, Ade Adefuye and some Nigerian governors.

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July 22, 2015

Photos from President Buhari’s meeting with John Kerry

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 21, held series of meetings in the United States. One of the key meetings held on the day was with the Secretary General of the United States, John Kerry. President Buhari is in the US on a 4-day trip and he is expected to return to Nigeria on Thursday,... Read More

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July 20, 2015

Nigeria’s ambassador to US says US wants Nigeria to diversify economy

Nigeria’s Ambassador and Head of Mission in the United States of America, Ade Adefuye, said diversifying the economy is part of the changes the US authorities expect to see in Nigeria henceforth. Adefuye spoke with journalists at the Embassy of Nigeria Building in Washington DC on Sunday shortly before the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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July 14, 2015

US deputy secretary says rescuing Chibok girls is their priority

With the continued attacks of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has said that rescuing the abducted schoolgirls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State is its priority. The US also reiterated its commitment to give Nigeria a comprehensive support package in tackling the Boko Haram menace.... Read More

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July 14, 2015

US promises continuous support for fight against Boko Haram

The United States has condemned the recent string of suicide bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday that the horrific and indiscriminate attacks clearly highlight the fact that the group’s brutality and barbarism know no bounds.... Read More

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July 6, 2015

“Gay marriage is satanic” | Nigerian Bishop has a message for the United States

The fact that the U.S government legalized same sex marriage across its federation will be in the news for a while and a lot of people are going to have a lot to say about it. People like the Bishop of Minna Diocese, Rt. Revd. Daniel Yisa, has come out openly to condemn the Supreme Court’s ruling... Read More

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May 27, 2015

FIFA Vice-President busted for bribery and corruption

by Ranti Joseph Swiss authorities in Zurich have arrested several top FIFA officials in an early morning raid, which is connected to federal corruption charges soon to be filed in the United States. Although Authorities didn’t release the names of all the officials who were arrested. Sources disclosed to CNN that FIFA vice presidents Jeffrey... Read More

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May 26, 2015

Kashamu fights back, submits motion to hold AG Adoke, NDLEA chairman criminally contempt

by Ranti Joseph Senator-Elect, Buruji Kashamu won’t go down without a fight in his case of extradition as Federal High Court today ordered the NDLEA to vacate his premises but it seems that just didn’t happen without Kashamu doing anything. According to SaharaReporters, it said it received exclusive court papers revealing Kashamu’s latest attempt to avoid... Read More

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May 20, 2015

Governor Fashola visits US Senate (PHOTOS)

by Ranti Joseph Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola, who is currently in the US on Tuesday visited the US Senate building where he had meetings with some of the Senators.

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May 1, 2015

Nigerian witch doctor jailed in the US for providing ‘protection’ for drug peddlers

by Ranti Joseph One Christopher Omigie, a Nigerian who the US federal prosecutors say portrayed himself as a witch doctor has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for collecting huge amounts of money from cocaine traffickers looking to get supernatural protection. Omigie, a 58-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen who had been living in Lafayette, Louisiana,... Read More

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April 25, 2015

Must Reads: Drone strikes on Al Qaeda takes toll on leadership, Why people like Obamacare + more

Drone Strikes on Al Qaeda Said to Take Toll on Leadership. New York Times Obamacare creates choice. That’s why people like it. Vox Want to shoot machine guns with the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden? That’ll be $50,000, please. Washington Post Sexual assault isn’t just a college problem — it’s a problem for all... Read More

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April 21, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Ondo Assembly serves impeachment notice on Dep. Gov’nor, Joe Biden hails GEJ’s leadership example, Ambode inaugurates transition committee, and more

Ondo State House of Assembly today served impeachment notice on the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi for alleged gross misconduct. Some of the nine allegations levelled against him included financial misappropriation, absenteeism from official duties, allegedly causing political disaffection in the cabinet of the state government. ThisDay The Lagos state Governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode,... Read More

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April 13, 2015

U.S congratulates Nigeria on Saturday’s elections

by Ranti Joseph The United States government has congratulated Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the just concluded Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections across the country. In a statement issued Monday, the U.S. said the election, which generally went well”, built on the success of the March 28 presidential election.... Read More

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: US, UK express concerns over “deliberate political interference”

by Ranti Joseph The US and the United Kingdom expressed concern over alleged plans to rig the Saturday’s presidential elections. The UK Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, and the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Monday in a joint statement on the Nigerian elections, published on www.uk.gov, said, “There are disturbing indications that the collation... Read More

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March 11, 2015

“This is a critical time” || US lawmaker in Nigeria over Boko Haram’s allegiance to ISIS

by Ranti Joseph A United States lawmaker, Stephen Lynch, is in Nigeria meeting with the Federal Government to review the US Embassy security following the recent bombings in Maiduguri and the pledge by Boko Haram to join forces with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Lynch is also said to be meeting with... Read More

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February 7, 2015

No, don’t delay Nigeria’s elections – US insists

by Kolapo Olapoju Following reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission may want to postpone Nigeria’s general elections, the United States insists for Nigeria’s presidential elections to be held as scheduled. A statement released by the Deputy State Department spokesperson, Marie Harf said: “The US supports peaceful, free, transparent and credible electoral processes in Nigeria and renews... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on February 14, 2015. Buhari who has, alongside his party, expressed opposition to any form of postponement, spoke with YNaija.com moments ago to reiterate his opposition... Read More

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January 23, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: We hear GEJ wants February elections postponed, John Kerry to visit Nigeria soon, So Fashola doesn’t have a PVC too, and more

Like millions of Nigerians, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, says he hasn’t gotten his Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Fashola made the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship rally in Ajeromi Local Government Area of Lagos state. The governor stated that it was unfortunate that many eligible voters were yet to collect... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls was the hashtag of 2014, but why didn’t it bring them back?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Most of the people involved in the #BringBackOurGirls movement were not Nigerians or in Nigeria. Nigerians weren’t really driving force of the movement. Boko Haram kidnapped a number of girls in Chibok eight months ago, and most of the girls still haven’t been found. However, the #BringBackOurGirls hashtag that raised awareness about... Read More

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January 9, 2015

Yay! Ese Walter & husband welcome baby boy (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Just days after we brought you a story on Ese Walter’s heavy baby bump, the pretty lady has given birth to a baby boy. Ese who got married to Cool FM OAP, Benny Ark in 2013 gave birth today in a hospital in the United State of America. Ark made the announcement... Read More

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November 30, 2014

Yay! Jude Okoye’s wife gives birth to baby girl in the US

by Akan Ido Jude Okoye and his pretty wife, Ify have a new addition to their family and it’s a girl. The two lovebirds who got married in July welcomed the baby girl a few hours ago in the United States of America. We just can’t wait to see the new Okoye princess. Congrats guys!

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November 9, 2014

A normal person can’t have a party without Alcohol – Eniola Badmus

by Kolapo Olapoju Plus sized Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, popularly known as ‘Gbogbo Big Girls’, says she’s unperturbed about being on the ‘big’ side. In a recent chat with Vanguard, the actress says everyone cannot be slim, and that it’s only in Nigeria that overweight people are discriminated against. “Why is this my being big... Read More

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October 26, 2014

Aww, how cute! TY Bello shares the most ADORABLE video you’ll see this week (WATCH)

by Isi Esene It’s easy to love little babies but singer and award-winning photographer, TY Bello’s twins totally leaves us breathless. The proud mother who gave birth to the bundles of joy two weeks ago in the United States of America shared a short video of the babies looking all cute and cuddly. Now we... Read More

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US says Buhari has a lot to do to end Boko Haram

Those who voted for Buhari and those who didn’t would not get the same treatment, says Buhari

Fani-Kayode accuses US of helping Boko Haram grow

Buhari says US ‘unintentionally aided Boko Haram’ with arms embargo

President Buhari returns to Nigeria after US trip (PHOTOS)

The moment when Buhari jokes about being called ‘Baba Go Slow’ (WATCH)

Buhari says politicians involved in illegal oil deals will be prosecuted

Buhari meets young Nigerians in Washington (PHOTOS)

Photos from President Buhari’s meeting with John Kerry

Nigeria’s ambassador to US says US wants Nigeria to diversify economy

US deputy secretary says rescuing Chibok girls is their priority

US promises continuous support for fight against Boko Haram

“Gay marriage is satanic” | Nigerian Bishop has a message for the United States

FIFA Vice-President busted for bribery and corruption

Kashamu fights back, submits motion to hold AG Adoke, NDLEA chairman criminally contempt

Governor Fashola visits US Senate (PHOTOS)

Nigerian witch doctor jailed in the US for providing ‘protection’ for drug peddlers

Must Reads: Drone strikes on Al Qaeda takes toll on leadership, Why people like Obamacare + more

Today’s Daily Brief: Ondo Assembly serves impeachment notice on Dep. Gov’nor, Joe Biden hails GEJ’s leadership example, Ambode inaugurates transition committee, and more

U.S congratulates Nigeria on Saturday’s elections

#NigeriaDecides: US, UK express concerns over “deliberate political interference”

“This is a critical time” || US lawmaker in Nigeria over Boko Haram’s allegiance to ISIS

No, don’t delay Nigeria’s elections – US insists

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

Today’s Daily Brief: We hear GEJ wants February elections postponed, John Kerry to visit Nigeria soon, So Fashola doesn’t have a PVC too, and more

Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls was the hashtag of 2014, but why didn’t it bring them back?

Yay! Ese Walter & husband welcome baby boy (PHOTO)

Yay! Jude Okoye’s wife gives birth to baby girl in the US

A normal person can’t have a party without Alcohol – Eniola Badmus

Aww, how cute! TY Bello shares the most ADORABLE video you’ll see this week (WATCH)

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