Obanikoro, Akwashiki, six others sworn in as Ministers

Nigeria's President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, today swore in eight Ministers including Patricia Akwashiki and Musiliu Obanikoro who were recently confirmed by the Senate, before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.

President Jonathan and his wife want me dead – Fr. Mbaka

A priest in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, are planning to kill him over his recent criticism of the government and his opposition to the President’s re-election bid.

Atiku loyalists endorse President Jonathan

As Nigerians prepare to go to the polls in less than two weeks to elect a President, some political groups loyal to a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, under the umbrella body, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku (AAA) and People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in the country's South-West region have declared their unwavering support for the reelection bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Switzerland to return $380m Abacha loot to Nigeria

According to Geneva’s public prosecutor, Switzerland will return about $380 million syphoned from Nigeria by a former military leader, General Sani Abacha, under the supervision of the World Bank. This is in line with a deal agreed between Nigeria and the Abacha family in July 2014.

We have evidence of Jonathan’s interim govt plan – Fayemi

A former Governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the opposition party has strong evidence against President Goodluck Jonathan over his alleged plot to foist an unconstitutional Interim Government on the country.

Sunderland Sack Manager Gus Poyet

Sunderland FC Manager, Gus Poyet has been relieved of his duties following his side's poor run of form which saw the English club claim just one win in 12 Premier League games. The Black Cats were condemned to an embarrassing 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday leaving them just one point above the relegation zone.

Sports Update: Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid record wins

In the English Premier League, Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 at Old Trafford with first half goals from Maroune Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney. Southampton forced table-toppers, Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in a very tense game that could easily have gone either way.