Kaduna Guber: El-Rufai, Six Others Set To Battle For APC Governorship Ticket In Kaduna

Nasir El-Rufai

Ahead of the 2015 elections, no fewer than seven aspirants have indicated interest to contest for the governorship ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State

Some of the aspirants include a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, a serving member of the House of Representatives, Isah Ashiru, a former deputy governor of the state, James Magaji and a host of others.

Breaking: Explosion rocks Bauchi bus park

A large explosion rocked a bus station Wednesday in a north Nigeria area previously targeted by Boko Haram, witnesses said, in what appeared to be the latest crack in the government’s purported ceasefire with the Islamists.

UCL: Arsenal strike late to clinch victory

Atl Madrid 5 - 0 Malmö FF
Olympiakos 1 - 0 Juventus
           Liverpool 0 - 3 Real Madrid
Ludo Razgd 1 - 0 FC Basel
Bayer Levkn 2 - 0 Zenit St P
Monaco 0 - 0 Benfica
Galatasaray 0 - 4 Bor Dortmd
Anderlecht 1 - 2 Arsenal

Nigeria sink Banyana to reach AWC final

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Super Falcons overcame Banyana Banyana 2-1 in the first semifinal of the Africa Women's Championship staged at Sam Nujoma stadium to storm into final and book a ticket for the upcoming 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada.

British Fashion Awards 2014: The Nominees

Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton    
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THE British Fashion Awards 2014 nominees have been announced, and Alexander McQueen and JW Anderson are leading proceedings with two nominations each.

President Jonathan re-shuffles cabinet

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday appointed the Minister of State I for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Viola Onwuliri as the substantive Minister of State for Education.

Jonathan Frustrating My Presidential Declaration – Kwankwaso Alleges

Kano state Governor, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has accused the federal government of deliberately blocking him from using public places to declare his presidential aspiration in Abuja, describing the act as irritating and undemocratic.

General Buhari again? From El-Rufai's Facebook wall

Very Funny:Man Warns Obama: 'Don't Touch My Girlfriend'

 President Obama found himself in an unusual situation Monday.

As he was casting his ballot early in Chicago, minding his own business behind the voting booth, a young man, Mike Jones, walked by and warned him

"don't touch my girlfriend."

EBOLA: Travelers from West Africa restricted to five U.S. airports

Washington (CNN) -- All travelers flying into the United States from the West African countries most impacted by the Ebola virus can only enter the U.S. through five airports, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced Tuesday.

Starting Wednesday, passengers traveling from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea can only gain entry through the international airports in New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and Newark, New Jersey -- which account for 94% of all incoming travelers from those countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Audu Ogbeh Apologizes To #BringBackOurGirls Leadership Over Statement

All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain Audu Ogbe has apologized to the leadership of BringBackOurGirls over his comments which formed the basis of an attack by the Presidency on the group.

Don’t contest 2015 election, prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi, tells Buhari

MY CANDID NASIHA TO GEN. BUHARI.

Assalamu Alaikum

The Humble People's General.

I know I have access to your privy but this is meant for others to learn also.

The prophet -peace be upon him- told one of the most honest and truthful of his companions Abu Zar Algafary: "oh Abu Zar, I truly love for you what I love for myself. I indeed see that you are weak so never accept to lead even two people and never accept safekeeping of the orphans wealth'

An honest and candid advice from the prophet that is still valid today for any leader who's weakness borders on leadership qualities.

Oscar Pistorius Jailed 5 years For Killing Girlfriend

After months of trial, South African athlete, Oscar Pistorius, has been sentenced to five years in jail for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

The sentence was for culpable homicide which Pistorius was found guilty of.

The defence called for a house arrest and community service, while the state prosecutor asked the court to impose a minimum of 10 years in prison.

Muhammadu Buhari thanks Nigerians

Muhammadu Buhari thanks Nigerians and urges them to persevere until positive change is achieved

Buhari's arrival at Eagle Square

Gen Muhammadu Buhari wishes to appreciate Nigerians for turning out in their numbers to grace the occasion of his formal declaration for the 2015 presidency. On the 15th of October, 2014 at the eagle’s square Abuja, hundreds of thousands of Nigerians gathered to express their support for the 2015 presidential ambition of Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd).

NFF sacks Stephen Keshi

Coach Stephen Keshi has lost the battle to stay on as Nigeria’s national team coach as the Nigeria Football Federation early Thursday morning relieved him of the job despite the 3-1 win over Sudan on Wednesday.

Keshi’s backroom staffs, including assistant coaches – Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shorunmu – were also shown the exit door.

As contained in the communiqué issued after a meeting of the executive committee of the NFF, a consortium of coaches will lead the Super Eagles for ONLY the two concluding matches of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series (against Congo in Brazzaville and against South Africa in Uyo), after which an expatriate coach will be appointed.

The consortium, led by Amodu Shaibu, also has Salisu Yusuf, Gbenga Ogunbote and Aloysius Agu. The team also has a new Coordinator in former international Garba Lawal, while Toyin Ibitoye is the new Media Officer and Godfirst Chike, the new Equipment Manager. Team Secretary, Enebi Achor, is retained.

The NFF thanked Keshi and his assistants for thier services to the country and promised to pay them all owed monies within the next fortnight.

The NFF, in recognition of the coaches’ on tributions to the Nigerian game, also approved that the trio of Keshi, Amokachi and Shorounmu should proceed to any coaching course of their choice in any country of their choice to build their capacity.

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