Dapo Abiodun Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Thursday signed into law a Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in the state. Abiodun, who assented to the Bill…
PDP NEC May Approve Throwing Presidential Ticket Open Next Week
Barring any changes, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may approve the report of the Governor Bala Mohammed Committee which…
We must all bear responsibility for insecurity — it’s collective failure, says Gumi
Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, says insecurity is caused by “collective failure”, and as a result of misplaced priorities instead of ensuring good governance. Gumi spoke on…
IPOB Killed Chike, Akunyili’s Husband — Uche Mefor
Uche Mefor, the estranged deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has blamed the group for the killing of Dr. Chike Akunyili in Anambra State. Dr. Chike was the…
CBN postpones planned unveiling of eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has postponed the unveiling of the country’s first digital currency, eNaira, citing key activities lined up for Nigeria’s independence anniversary.…
DNA Test Not Important, Unless Someone Drags Your Child With You – Rotimi Salami
Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami has shared his opinion on the issue of paternity testing. In a post on social media, Salmi said, “I honestly think DNA test is not important unless someone…
Gunmen Burn Ajali Police Station In Anambra, Kill 5 Officers
Unknown gunmen said to be numbering over seven, attacked Ajali Police Station, in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, killing five policemen, and setting the station…
Buhari Re-Approves Payment Of $418 Million Paris Club Judgement Debts
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-approved the payment of a controversial $418million in Paris Club refund-related judgment debts to six creditors after being manipulated by…
EXCLUSIVE: PDP governors vote to zone chairmanship to the north
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have voted for the zoning of the party chairmanship to the north — an early indication that the presidential…
APC releases revised timetable for State Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable and schedule of activities for its Oct. 16 State Congresses. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, the National…
France’s ex-President Sarkozy sentenced to jail
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid. The judge said…
Buhari congratulates Sade Thomas-Fahm at 88
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Ms. Sade Thomas-Fahm, the matriarch of the Nigerian fashion industry, on her 88th birthday. President Buhari, in a congratulatory message…
Andela raises $200 million, becomes Nigeria’s latest unicorn
Andela, a Nigerian startup that connects African software engineering talent to global companies, has become the country’s newest startup to attain the unicorn status after raising $200…
Allow electronic transmission of election results, Jonathan tells National Assembly
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called on the National Assembly to allow the use of electronic means of transmitting results of future elections in the country. Mr…
INEC worries about insecurity in Anambra, alerts on impending constitutional crisis
Thirty-six days to the Anambra governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed fears over worsening security challenges in the state.…
Judges in South Africa, Ghana earn three times higher than Nigerian colleagues
Lack of adequate funding, poor working environment and low take home pay have been described as responsible for poor performance of the judiciary in Nigeria. The…
“Don’t Panic, Lagos Is Safe” – Hakeem Odumosu Assures Residents
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a trending post on the social media about obviously exaggerated kidnapping incidents in Lagos State recently. The…
Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said yesterday that the ongoing fight between the Southern and Northern governors on which zone should produce the next president in 2023 was…
Two Nigerian operators, MTN, Airtel ready for 5G deployment
Indications have emerged that telecom operators, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, will likely be the first two players to deploy the Fifth Generation, 5G network in Nigeria by…
Insecurity: Mixed reactions trail Senate’s call to declare bandits as terrorists
…as Kaduna effects telecoms blackout, bans motorcycle activities Security experts have expressed mixed reactions over the call made by some Senators in the Red…
Lekki tollgate: Military never fired live high velocity projectiles at EndSARS protesters — Forensic…
…says military-grade ammunition fired after soldiers left A United Kingdom-based forensic expert, Dieye Willie-Harry, has debunked claims that Nigerian soldiers shot at…
Ex-Police Corporal, Chinedu Nwachukwu Remanded In Prison In Abia
A state high court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State capital on Wednesday remanded an ex-policeman, Corporal Chinedu Nwachukwu for allegedly raping a female student of Abia State…
We Want Abba Kyari Back In The Sout-East, IPOB/ESN Are Celebrating His Exit With Crime – Joe…
Anambra-born politician and Lagos chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Joe Igokwe has stated that the presence of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba…
Nigerians Without NIN Won’t Get Passports, Driving Licence – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission says the October 31 deadline for linking their National Identity Numbers with their Subscriber Identity Modules remains sacrosanct. It…