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Thank you – Zulum tells Nigerians
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum on Thursday sent warm wishes of the people and government to all Nigerians who stood with them in the face of the security challenges. Zulum, in a…
Sanusi backs Fed Govt on subsidy removal
The removal of fuel by the Federal Government got on Thursday the support of one-time Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who said the decision was taken in the…
REVEALED: Each rep gets N8.5m every month — aside salaries
Simon Karu, a member of the house of representatives from Gombe state, says he and his colleagues receive a sum of about N9.3 million monthly. Karu said although the salary of a legislator in…
Flour Mills to build Atan-Agbara road in exchange for tax credit
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works, power and housing, says Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc will construct the Atan-Agbara road, under the road infrastructure task credit (RITC) scheme.…
No going back on petrol subsidy removal – Buhari
Petrol price will continue to be dictated by market forces because the government will not go back on subsidy removal, President Muhammadu Buhari indicated on Thursday. In his…
IPOB adamant as sit-at-home call flops in Southeast
The sit-at-home directive by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) largely flopped in the Southeast and Southsouth on Thursday, but the group insisted it was a huge success.…
No one really representing north, south or east… everyone is fighting for themselves – Sanusi
Muhammad Sanusi, the former emir of Kano, says those who claim to represent the interest of the country’s geopolitical zones are fighting for their pockets. Sanusi, a former governor…
Study reveals chemical in McDonald’s fries may be cure for baldness
A new study reveals a chemical found in McDonald's French fries may be the cure for baldness.Scientists from Japan said the chemical is added to the fries in order to keep the cooking…
Nigeria begins implementation of new visa policy
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the New Visa Policy (NVP) and New Visa Fees. The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Muhammad…
UI VC Race: Olayinka reacts to allegations of irregularities, bias
Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Ibadan, has reacted to a series of allegations levied against him and the irregularities in the process of appointing a new VC for the…
11-year-old raped to death in Lagos
An 11-year- girl, Favour Okechukwu, was on Thursday raped to death. The incident occurred at No 4 Olarenwaju street, Ejigbo, Lagos State around 3:00 to 4:00 am on Thursday. Sources at Ejigbo…
Ebonyi residents defy IPOB sit-at-home order
The sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Igbo across the country and in Diaspora flopped in Ebonyi. It was business as usual in Abakaliki as residents went…
Ex-Pension boss, Maina vows to recover $10bn in 30 days if…
Former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Malam Abdulrasheed Maina, has expressed readiness to use his technical expertise to recover not less than $10bn for the…
Photos from Eagle Square Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja presided over Nigeria’s 60th Independence celebration with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon; former President…
IPOB’s sit-at-home flops in Imo
The sit- at- home directive of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on October 1, 2020 was totally unsuccessful in Imo with many residents trooping out for their businesses.…
It’s impudence for those who destroyed Nigeria from 1999 to criticise us — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said it amounts to impudence for those who “destroyed” Nigeria between 1999 and 2015 when he came to power to now criticise his government. The…
Full Text of Buhari’s Independence Day Speech
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY…
Kaduna: Kingmakers screen 13 candidates for new emir of Zazzau
Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate in Kaduna State are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the Secretary to the State Government, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has…
Assault: Court bars police from arresting ex-minister, Kenneth Gbagi
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday granted an order restraining the Inspector-General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police from arresting a former…
Bill to ensure compulsory saving from revenue into NSIA scales second reading
A bill for an Act to amend the allocation of revenue from the federation account, Act CAP A15 LFN 2004 and for other related matters, 2020 (SB.416), has passed the second reading on the…
Makinde reinstates 41 LAUTECH staff sacked by Ajimobi
Oyo state government on Wednesday directed 41 staff of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, who were sacked by the administration of the late Abiola Ajimobi, to return to work. A statement…
‘Our bonds will be stronger’ — Queen of England hails Nigeria at 60
Queen Elizabeth II of England has congratulated Nigeria on its 60th independence anniversary. Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960. Prior to independence,…
BREAKING: FG lifts ban on Emirates Airlines
The federal government has lifted the ban on Emirates Airline flights into the country. Hadi Sirika, the minister of aviation, announced on Tuesday that the government of the United…
PDP Senators hail President Buhari over leadership style
…As Senate receives report on 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP Senators belonging to the Peoples’ Democratic Party on Wednesday commended President Buhari for his unique approach to governance. Two lawmakers…