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The US government has announced visa restriction on Nigerians who “sabotaged” the country’s democracy.  This was made known in a statement signed by Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson of the US…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to obtain N10 billion loan to improve infrastructure. The loan is to be obtained from First Bank Plc, United…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the ministerial list forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari as “colourless, stagnant and uninspiring”. In a statement by the…

The Ogun State Government has set up a committee to review the contracts and projects embarked upon by Governor Ibikunle Amosun in the twilight of his administration. The 11-member committee…

THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said yesterday that about 80 bandits have been neutralised by troops of “Operations Hadarin Daji” and “Thunder Strike” in the Northwest zone. It added that 29…

ALL roads will lead to the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State on August 23, for the coronation of Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the 15th Olowo. The Secretary, Council of Senior Omolowo,…

The ministerial list is out and from what we have all of them from the southwest are political allies of the Tinubu. 1) Richard Adeniyi Adebayo: He is the first executive governor of…

1. Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was born July 23, 1929 in Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos. He was a journalist who became the governor of Lagos State from 1979-1983.…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the screening and confirmation of the nominees would begin on Wednesday. He added that other legislative activities in the chamber would take back…

A precedent is being set in the House of Representatives as the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has called for the division of the House in order to determine a motion calling for the release of the Shiekh…

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the nominees of appointment for Ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening. The names were read to the floor by Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate after a…

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Timipre Sylva, Chris Ngige, Adamu Adamu as ministers TheCable had reported that the ministerial list had been sent to senate and is expected to be read…

Many people were injured in a violent clash between the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiite, and the police on Monday. SaharaReporters can confirm that a…

Junaid Mohammed, a lawmaker in the second republic, has accused some leaders of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political group, of making provocative statements. In an interview with…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it is set to reward one of its personnel, Bashir Umar, who found some missing foreign currency – 37,000 Euros – and returned it to its owner.Mr Umar, an aircraftman, is a member of the…

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday reacted to a statement by the presidency that President Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for the continued detention of the Shiite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.In a…

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Sunday became the latest electricity distribution company to be affected by the gale of regulatory sanctions by the electricity…

The N8.5 million monthly running cost that members of the House of Representatives receive is insufficient, a lawmaker has said.Oluwole Oke, who represents Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, stated this in an…

Amnesty International, a global human rights organisation, says the attempt by the Nigeria Police Force to intimidate and harass the Dakolos is showing a disturbing trend on how victims of sexual…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday disclosed that  about 100 roads are being targeted for rehabilitation in the ongoing efforts to make Lagos roads motorable and ensure free-flow…

Femi Otedola, the billionaire businessman, has promised to take care of the medical expenses of ailing Nollywood actor, Sadiq Daba. In a statement on Sunday, Otedola said he was sad to hear that the veteran actor…

Timi Dakolo, Nigerian singer, has accused the police of attempting to intimidate him and Busola, his wife, over the rape allegation levelled against Biodun Fatoyinbo, founder of Commonwealth of…

THE body of Mrs. Funke Olakunri, daughter of Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti, will be interred today. Mrs. Olakunri will be buried after a funeral service at Saint David’s Anglican…

The police in Bayelsa State are investigating the looting of valuables, including jewellery worth over N300 million belonging to former President Goodluck Jonathan by his domestic workers and…