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Support group asks Tinubu to contest for 2023 presidency
Tinubu Vanguard, a political support group, has asked Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to contest for the 2023 presidential election. In a statement on Monday, in Abuja, Johnny Benjamin, the…
‘Politicians using lawyers to ridicule judiciary’ — NBA fumes over conflicting court orders
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the “unfortunate and recurring trend” of contradictory court decisions on political matters. TheCable had reported that Ibrahim…
Three killed as sit-at-home in Southeast turns bloody
Security agents on Monday killed three hoodlums who were purportedly enforcing the suspended sit-at-home directive of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State. Another set…
Economy on recovery path, says Minister
The economy is on the path of recovery, Federal Government assured Nigerians on Monday; Minister of Finance, Budget and national Planning Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, who said this on Monday,…
We’ll keep summoning anyone who violates broadcasting code, says NBC
Balarabe Ilelah, director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has called on media platforms to adhere to the regulations of the commission. Ilelah said the commission will not hesitate to “keep on…
BREAKING: CJN summons 6 Chief Judges over issuance of conflicting orders to political parties
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad has summoned six Chief Judges in the country over the conflicting court orders emanating from their states in the last one month. Justice Mohammed Who is the…
Why I Did Not Disappear When Police Arrested Me – Ogboni Leader
Tajudeen Bakare, the leader of Ogboni group, who was arrested in July during the Yoruba Nation rally in Ojota, Lagos, has said that he decided against disappearing when police seized…
BREAKING: Unrest As Security Operatives Seals House Of Assembly Complex
After a heavy combined security personnel sealed the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos early Monday morning, tensions are rising surrounding the complex. Mr. Ponven…
Know The Law: Can EFCC, police forcefully enter your house when enforcing search warrants?
In recent times, the modus operandi of law enforcement agencies, especially officers of the Nigeria Police Force and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has come under scrutiny — particularly on issues of…
My slain son’s life not better than any Nigerian’s, says Bala Na’Allah
Bala Na’Allah, senator representing Kebbi south, has said the life of his son who was murdered on Sunday is not better than that of any other Nigerian. In a statement on Monday, Na’Allah said those who attacked his son were…
NPA spends over N500b on channel management
THE Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has spent about $1billion in dredging and maintaining the Lagos, Rivers, Calabar, Onne and Warri ports channel depth and navigational aids,…
Factcheck: Igbo Passengers Attacked In Jos? No, Pictures From Zimbabwe, Southern Nigeria
About four pictures went viral on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29, with the claim that they depicted an attack in Jos, North-central Nigeria, involving between 230 and 250 Igbo passengers. But the images are not recent and were…
Video, photos as ex-President Obasanjo cries in Lagos
Former Nigerian President, Chief Matthew Aremu Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, was all tears as he made to respond after a stage play in his honour in Lagos. The incident occurred on…
‘Nobody will escape’ — Lalong vows to deal with perpetrators of Plateau attacks
Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau, says the perpetrators of attacks in the state will be brought to book. NAN quoted Lalong as saying this when the governor visited Yelwa…
Doctors want to be paid when they aren’t working — it’s illegal, says Ngige
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says it is illegal for doctors to expect to be paid when they aren’t at their duty posts. On August 2, the Nigerian Association of…
Ezekwesili joins Yale University as senior fellow
...to teach Democracy, Economy Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili and five other global figures have joined the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs as senior fellows. While…
2023: PDP To Cede Presidency To North, Chairmanship To South
There is a high likelihood that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will pick its presidential candidate for the 2023 elections from the northern part of the country as…
As Wike Eyes New Party, Eze Exposes His Anger over Ayade, Umahi
... Reveals Governor's Failed Attempts at Joining the APC ... Uncovers Details of How He Sponsored Abe, Aguma to Secure Him a Safe Passage into Ruling…
OBITUARY: Victor Uwaifo, Music Icon Who Once Hawked Alongside Billionaire Igbinedion
Perhaps, ‘The Music never stops!’ should be considered an epitaph for Sir Victor Uwaifo, the icon who drew his last breath on August 28, 2021. Currently, radio…
Emirates extends suspension of flights from Nigeria till September 5
Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos State and Abuja airports to Dubai till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai…
PHOTOS: The House Where Kebbi Senator’s Son Was Murdered
Senator Bala Na Allah’s eldest son, Captain Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah, was found dead in his bedroom at Malali in Kaduna on Sunday. The 36-year-old pilot, who married recently, was…
I’m only Oba qualified to confer titles covering Yorubaland – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111 has stated only he has the exclusive right to confer chieftaincy titles that cover Yoruba land on deserving holders. The monarch stated this…
How Kebbi Senator’s Son Was Killed – Kaduna Govt
Kaduna State Government has said the murder of Senator Bala ibn Na’Allah’s son, Abdulkarim Na’Allah, appeared to be a case of culpable homicide as he was strangled with a rope.…