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BREAKING: Senate okays Maj. Gen Yahaya as COAS
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Major General Farouk Yahaya for appointment as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation of Yahaya followed…
BREAKING: Lagos council boss dies
Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji is dead. The Nation learnt Olatunji died on Monday night.…
Buhari couldn’t perform well in 4 years because of rift with Saraki-led assembly – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says President Muhammadu Buhari could not perform well between 2015 and 2019 because of the rift with the national assembly led by Bukola Saraki. Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, former…
Nigeria among beneficiaries as US allocates 55m COVID-19 vaccine doses
The United States has allocated 55 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to priority countries including Nigeria as part of plans to end the pandemic. The Joe Biden administration had earlier promised to…
Troops arrest ‘bandit fleeing from Niger to Oyo’ with military kits
The Nigerian Army says its troops intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle travelling from Zuru in Kebbi to Ibadan, Oyo state capital, during a stop and search operation on Sunday. Onyema…
Moghalu charges Ndigbo to look beyond Buhari, explains why secession will fail
A former presidential candidate, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has charged Ndigbo to look beyond the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and plan towards repositioning the South East region beyond his era.…
Court orders FG to pay Bayelsa $951m over derivation fund
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered the Federal Government to pay $951m to the Bayelsa State Government as the 13 per cent derivative…
NYSC has fostered national unity among Nigerians, made landmark achievements ― DG
It has been observed that Youth Corps members who have served the country for the mandatory one year service to their fatherland over the years…
Fish out my husband’s killers, pregnant wife of radio presenter urges Makinde, CP
Distraught wife of Titus Badejo, the radio presenter who was shot dead in Ibadan on Saturday, Adebisi, has urged Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde and the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mrs Ngozi…
Lagos Assembly amends LASIEC law
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday reviewed and amended a portion of the law creating the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The Assembly…
Buhari’s die-hard following is legendary, says Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, has described the following of President Muhammadu Buhari as “legendary”. He…
ALERT: Approved immigrants can now travel to Canada
The Canadian government says foreigners who hold a valid confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) can travel to the country, starting from June 21. According to a statement issued on Monday, the government…
APC will face big challenge after Buhari, says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face challenges after the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari…
Police parade 50 murder suspects in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Police Command yesterday paraded 50 suspects in connection with the killing of security operatives and destruction of government facilities in the state.…
Amendment of NBC, Press Council Acts will ‘sanitise media space’ ― Senate
The Senate has officially reacted to the controversy trailing the move to amend the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act and the Press Council Act. Senator…
No section of Nigeria is excluded in my administration – Buhari insists
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday restated his vow to deal with criminal elements undermining the security of lives and property in the country. He made the remarks at the International Conference…
COVID-19: UAE Slams Fresh Travel Ban On Nigeria
Less than 48 hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifted a travel ban on Nigeria, India and South Africa, the country has once again banned flights to and from…
Most Bandits Are Foreigners – Niger Gov
Barely a week after he claimed that informants of bandits are within the government, Niger State governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has declared that “most of the…
‘Nigerians should avoid South Sudan experience’
Chief Wale Taiwo (SAN) and Fellow, Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (FCArb) has been in legal practice for over 36 years. In this interview with ADEBISI…
Two Years After, How Has Gbajabiamila’s House Fared?
Two years after, the leadership of Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila-led ninth House of Representatives faces public scrutiny. Udora Orizu reports On June 11, the 9th House of Representatives, led by Speaker, Hon. Femi…
Customs to impound unverified private jets by July 6
Private jet owners risk having their airplanes impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service if they fail to verify their documents before July 6, 2021 when a month…
No school is safe until govt negotiates with bandits, says Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Abubakar Gumi, has said there are about 100,000 armed bandits in the North-West alone. Gumi said the bandits kidnapping…
Know Your Rights: It’s illegal for police to arrest you in place of another person
The police are legally backed to maintain law and order, case in point, arrest persons that flout the law, or in other cases, persons that obstruct an officer during the discharge of duty. The law also…
PDP faults President’s rejection of restructuring
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection of calls for structuring as unacceptable and an attack on the people’s rights.…