Staff of PHCN threatens to destroy properties

 The disengaged staff of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria(PHCN) have asked the Federal Government to pay up their benefits or risk the destruction of public properties

Boko Haram leader threatens Cameroon in new video

Former President denies making this derogatory remark about FFK

Read this press statement below. Obasanjo says he didn't make the derogatory remark above about FFK

Nigeria President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan's daughter set to wed

One of the adopted daughters of President Jonathan, Ine, will be walking down the aisle with her man Simeon this January. Their traditional marriage will take place on January 3rd 2015 in Bayelsa while their white wedding will hold on the 10th of January in Abuja. 

Conjugal bliss to them. 

Pic credit: George Okoro.

Is this Nigerian minister secretly selliing off National Theatre to UAE based company?

There is rumour going on that a nigerian minister wants to sell of the theatre,this is what Politicaleconomistng.com is exclusively reporting. Read more below

Explosion occurs in Yobe State

An explosion rocked Arikime Primary School playing ground in Potikum, Yobe state around 6pm yesterday Dec. 28th, killing a sugar-cane vendor who was heading home after the day’s trading.

Residents of the area say they believe the bomb was targeted at football enthusiast who gather at the school playground every morning to play football. No group has taken responsibility for the attack but then again...

How many terror groups are we fighting in Nigeria?

Gunmen invade Ekiti State prison

According to a breaking news report by Radio Continental, an explosion rocked the Federal Prison in Ado- Ekiti in Ekiti State this morning after Gunmen invaded the prison

Nigerian Actress speaks on APC choice for Vice-Presidential candidacy

When would this country of ours stop been overly critical on religion and end this discrimination of a certain religion over others.The quicker we learn the better for our Democracy

Nigeria Currency has been devalued

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) devalued the naira and raised interest rates by 100 basis points on Tuesday, as it sought to stem losses to its foreign reserves from defending the currency hit by weaker oil prices.

You May Cover Your ‘Evil Work’ Here - Obasanjo Tells President Jonathan

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again attack President Goodluck Jonathan, saying Nigerian democracy remained at risk due to the action of the present administration.

Lawmaker who jumped fence contesting for Governorship seat

Hon. Kawu Sumaila, one of the lawmakers who jumped the fence and fought for House of Reps speaker, Aminu Tambuwal to get into the chamber last week, is seeking to be the Governor of Kano state come 2015.

Pandemonium in the National Assembly;Lawmaker jumps fence and Former Kano State Governor hails him

 

 

Hon. Kawu Sumaila pictured above yesterday after jumping fence into the House 

War of Words continue between Governor of Edo state and Ekiti State Governor

There have been war of words between Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state and Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State.

Ekiti State House of Assembly said that Governor Ayodele Fayose had ordered the sealing off of his office.

 

The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr. Adewale Omirin, said that Governor Ayodele Fayose had ordered the sealing off of his office.

Aminu Tambuwal opt out of Presidential race

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal,opted out of the race for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.

Nigeria Military reclaims part of captured towns in Adamawa state

The Nigeria military says they have reclaimed the towns of Gombi, Hong and Pelia in Adamawa which was recently overrun by Boko Haram militants.

Federal lawmakers in the Senate divided over the Nigerian President’s request for the extension of emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.

President Goodluck Jonathan, in his letter to the Senate, explained that despite concerted efforts by his administration to stem the tide of terrorism and insurgency in the affected states, the security challenges that necessitated the proclamation of state of emergency were yet to abate.

Human rights lawyer, Mr Festus Keyamo, is demanding the arrest of Tompolo.

 
In a petition addressed to the Director of State Security Service (DSS) and the Inspector-General Of Police, he advised the agencies to effect the arrest of Tompolo within 72 hours or be prepared for court action.

First ever Photograph of a Comet

 

In just over 50 years of space exploration humanity has landed spacecraft on Venus, the moon, Mars, Saturn's moon, Titan, and two asteroids. Now a new object can be added to that list: a comet.

Suicide Bomber Attacks Kontagora

 
Although it was initially thought that the suicide bomber was the only one killed in the blast, it was later discovered that a 200-level student of the college also died in the incident, which has also left four others injured.