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CSOs give Saraki June 12 ultimatum to resign over Offa bank robbery
A coalition of some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country have demanded immediate resignation of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, following his alleged involvement, as mentioned by suspects in the Offa banks robbery and…
Five Days to Russia: FIFA under attack over bribery scandal
Football governing body, FIFA has come under attack since Kenya referee Adel Range Marwa was exposed in a bribery scandal captured in a video which surfaced online on Thursday. The Kenyan referee who has since resigned from the…
June 12 Democracy day: Why I can’t talk now — Kingibe
RUNNING mate of the late Chief Moshood Abiola in the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Alhaji Babagana Kingibe, said the Federal Government’s declaration of the day as Democracy Day was a great honour but he said he could not express…
Dickson, Fasanmi, Ita-Giwa, ex-MOSOP leader, others hail Buhari on June 12
BAYELSA State Governor Seriake Dickson; Second Republic senator, Chief Ayo Fasanmi; former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Mrs Florence Ita-Giwa; former President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People…
Offa robbery incident: el-Rufai hails IGP on investigation
Governor Nasir el-Ruai of Kaduna State has on Fridayday in Oro, Kwara State hailed the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on the ongoing investigation into recent criminal activities in the state, saying the IGP was doing an…
Buhari appoints Shonubi as new CBN Deputy Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of Mr Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) subject to Senate confirmation. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the…
Nigerian govt reacts to Obasanjo’s arrest claim
The Nigerian government has reacted to an allegation by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the Buhari administration was plotting his arrest on false charges. The former leader made the allegation on Friday in a statement by his…
BREAKING: Buhari announces modality, names dignitaries for conferment of national honours on Abiola,…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has just released the statement below to announce modalities for the conferment of national honours on late multibillionaire businessman cum politician, Moshood Abiola;…
BREAKING: VPs who complete president’s tenure eligible for single term, says new law
•state Houses of Assembly, judiciary get autonomy President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops a vice president who completes the term of a president from contesting for the office of the…
Nigerian hacks into Ecobank mobile app, withdraws N207 million
Nigerian man has been arrested for hacking Ecobank mobile application and withdrawing N207 million, though it was claimed that he used charms to carry out the operation. A 28-year-old suspected fraudster, James Nwagalezi, arraigned…
Roman Catholic Church Set To Have Married Men And Women As Priests ?
A new Vatican document suggests the possibility of married men as priests and women in leading roles in the Catholic church in the Amazon. This question has been raised by a preparatory document for a meeting of Catholic bishops from…
‘June 12 is NOT a public holiday’ — presidency clarifies Democracy Day declaration
The declaration of June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day does not make it a public holiday, presidency has clarified. It a tweet on Friday through its official handle, @asorock, federal government said the clarification was in response to…
APC urges Buhari to honour Kudirat Abiola
The All Progressives congress (APC) has commended the president, Muhammadu Buhari, for his decision to honour late Moshood Abiola. Mr Buhari announced the award on Wednesday and also declared June 12 as democracy day starting from…
BREAKING: My life in danger, Buhari’s govt planning to silence me – Obasanjo
There appears to be no letup in the frosty relationship between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the government of President Muhammadu Buhari with Obasanjo on Friday alleging that the Buhari – led government is planning to use…
POSER: Where is Michael Adikwu, the Offa robbery suspect arrested by police?
The fate of Michael Adikwu, the dismissed police corporal who allegedly planned and led the Offa bank heist of April 5, 2018, has become a subject of speculation. The robbery led to 33 fatalities, including pregnant women and 12…
Ronaldo cannot block Neymar’s move to Real Madrid – Marcelo
Real Madrid defender, Marcelo has said Neymar will play for the club one day and that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to block the transfer. Neymar has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, while Ronaldo’s future is up…
FACT CHECK: Is Abiola’s GCFR illegal?
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday announced the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), the highest honour in the land, on Moshood Kashimawo (MKO) Abiola. The president also declared June 12 as…
2018 World Cup: Buhari appoints Ambode into FG delegation to Russia
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos as a member of the Federal Government delegation to the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, made the…
Nigerian Man Who Lived Luxurious Lifestyle Commits Suicide After Reportedly Going Broke In SA (Pix)
According to a shocking story which is making the rounds online, a Nigerian man identified as Emeka Okafor a.k.a Oracle, has committed suicide by drinking battery acid, after allegedly going broke. It was gathered that the sad incident…
White lover leaks nude photos and video of Zambian Slay Queen online (18+)
A Zambian Slay Queen identified as Mbayama Jombo, an accountancy graduate from Lusaka has been trending online after her white lover reportedly leaked her nude photos and video online. It was gathered that the Zambian Slay Queen sent…
National assembly lacks power to declare no-confidence vote on IGP – Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says the national assembly does not have the power to declare a vote of no confidence on Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police. The lawmakers…
THE ARCHIVE: Full result of June 12 election
The number one topic in the polity at the moment is June 12, 1993 election, adjudged as freest and fairest in the history of the country. The issue of the election regained prominence following the declaration of June 12 as Democracy…
NERC approves eight additional firms for prepaid meter distribution
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has approved eight additional firms to participate in the distribution and installation of prepaid meters. In a statement on Thursday, Vivian Mbonu, head of NERC media…
CBN releases guidelines for the Nigeria-China currency swap
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for the recently signed bilateral currency swap between the country and China. The new swap agreement will see both banks to among other purposes, make available liquidity in…