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Suspected bandits kill Kaduna lawmaker
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau, has been killed allegedly by bandits. Gadagau was Chairman, Committee on Local Government and Rural…
‘My wife’s death left me emotionally empty’ – Bisi Akande
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande has said the death of his wife, Mowumi, left him emotionally empty. In his book, ‘My Participations’, he said despite…
Bandits Abduct 5 In Fresh Zaria Attack
Bandits have again abducted five people in Dallatu and Kasuwar Da’a areas of Dutsen Abba in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is happening 24 hours after…
You Lack Moral Ground To Criticise Buhari – Northern Youths Assembly Tells Obasanjo
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) says former President Olusegun Obasanjo lacks the moral ground to criticise President Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo had, at a retreat in Abuja on…
EFCC Raids Abuja Hotel, Arrests Woman, Others With Fake $427,400 (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested five members of a syndicate who specialise in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially the dollar, for sale to unsuspecting members…
Economy steadily recovering, but growth still fragile — CBN
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Tuesday, said Nigeria’s economy is on recovery path but the growth is still fragile and below potential. Consequently, while commending the banks for…
Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu is dead
The Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu has died. PARROT NIGERIA understands that the Ogun State Government announced the demise of the first-class Oba on Tuesday, Dec. 14. He died…
NSA lists religious groups ‘backing terrorism’ in Nigeria
Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd), the National Security Adviser (NSA), has alleged that there are three religious organisations giving potency to the activities terrorists in Nigeria and other Sahel countries. The NSA also…
Court freezes over N1.5 billion in Ekiti State Government accounts
A Federal High Court in Lagos, has granted an order Nisi, to garnishee accounts belonging to the Ekiti State Government in several commercial banks in Nigeria. Justice Yellin Bogoro…
Nigeria Will Remain Indivisible No Matter Our Challenges – Buhari
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, vowed that his administration is committed to ensuring that Nigeria remains one indivisible…
Akande is tied to Tinubu’s apron strings… he’s a political neophyte – Ayo Adebanjo
Ayo Adebanjo, acting leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, has described Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun state, as a “political neophyte”. In ‘My Participation’, his…
Senate approves simple majority for electing its presiding officers
The senate has amended its standing rules of 2015 and approved the simple majority option for the election of its presiding officers. The upper legislative chamber approved the amendment after…
Court did not nullify Ikoyi registry weddings, says FG
The ministry of interior says the reports that a federal high court sitting in Lagos has nullified all weddings conducted by the Ikoyi marriage registry are “false and misleading”. The Eti Osa…
‘Soyinka told me to prepare for war on my autobiography’ – Bisi Akande
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka foretold the controversies being generated by ‘My Participation’, the autobiography of ex-Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande. Akande, in…
I’ve never given or demanded a bribe all my life – Bisi Akande
Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has never given or demanded a bribe all his life. In his autobiography “My Participations”…
General Irabor Asking 50 Generals To Resign Is Good For Young Officers – Group
Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has taken an unusual but bold step to promote talented, younger military officers. About 50 Patriotic Generals in the Army, Navy and Air…
Nnamdi Kanu gets VIP treatment from our facility, DSS denies IPoB allegations
The Department of State Services has boasted that detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is being given a very Important Person treatment in its custody contrary to…
Obasanjo still has questions to answer over Bola Ige’s death – Ayo Adebanjo
Ayo Adebanjo, acting leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, says former President Olusegun Obasanjo has “a lot of questions to answer” over the death of Bola Ige. Ige,…
JUST IN: Buhari Nominates New Minister, Seeks Senate Confirmation
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of a ministerial nominee, Mister Muazu Sambo from Taraba State. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, read Buhari’s letter…
There’s foolishness in your comment on Pastor Adeboye – Okupe tells Falana
A former Presidential Aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has warned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, against misleading assertions about the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of…
Strike’ll be indefinite, won’t end until all agreements are fulfilled – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. The union said…
APPLY NOW: Customs 2021 Recruitment Ongoing
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is currently recruiting personnel across different cadres. The E-portal availability and dates for each cadres and educational requirements…
University Of Ibadan Emerges Best Varsity In NUC Ranking
The National Universities Commission has ranked the University of Ibadan first in its latest 2021 ranking released Monday. The lead presenter, Prof. Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in…
All Marriages Conducted at Ikoyi Registry Are Illegal – Court
A Nigerian High Court sitting in Lagos, has declared that it was unconstitutional for the federal government to conduct marriages, declaring as illegal and invalid, for example, all…