On Legacy, Buhari Says ‘I Hope Nigerians Will be Fair to Me’
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will allow Nigerians to decide his legacy, adding that he hopes Nigerians would be fair to him. Responding to…
Tight Security as Buhari Visits Lagos Today
Barring any last-minute change in his official schedule, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to visit Lagos State today to inaugurate some projects.…
Nigerians in Diaspora endorse Yahaya Bello for 2023 Presidency
Nigerians in Diaspora, under the aegis of Nigerians in Diaspora Network and Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, have endorsed Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi as their candidate for the 2023…
Return rifles, get soft landing — Imo CP tells criminal gang, ESN
The Imo state Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, yesterday called on the different criminal gangs as well as members of the Eastern Security Network,…
Troops neutralize ISWAP Terrorists in Dikwa, Capture gun truck, Arms, Ammunition in Borno
The Nigerian Army says its Gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, decisively dealt with ISWAP terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Dikwa town. A…
Stakeholders urge FG to wade into onions supply blockage
Stakeholders in the Agricultural sector has appealed to the Federal Government to wade into plan by the Onions Farmers Association to block supply of onions to the…
Don’t give room for attention on station – IG warns policemen
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has warned policemen never to allow hoodlums wielding guns, sticks and machetes overrun their stations. He promised to…
Nigerians still have Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp… there’s freedom of speech – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the ban on Twitter in Nigeria does not stifle the citizens’ freedom of expression. Twitter was suspended two days after it deleted a tweet from President Muhammadu…
Buhari asks military to treat bandits in ‘the language they understand’
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has given the military and the police the order to “be ruthless” against bandits terrorising the north-west region of the country. The president declared this during an…
With Declining Sector Investments, NNPC Predicts $200 Oil Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday predicted that oil price could climb as high as $200 per barrel, as banks and major International Oil Companies (IOCs)…
Obasanjo Opposes Secessionist Agitations, Says We’re Better off Together
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday called on secessionist agitators to shelve the idea and work for the unity and oneness of the country. He said it is better for Nigeria to remain as one indivisible…
Yoruba Nation Agitators to protest June 12
Yoruba Nation agitators are planning to hold ‘peaceful rallies’ across the southwest region on Saturday June 12, The Nation has learnt. The Nation reports the pro-Yoruba nation protesters have held rallies…
Northern women demand referendum to end insecurity
Northern women group, Jam’iyyar Mayan Arewa (JMA), has called for national conference or referendum to address the spate of insecurity, killings and banditry ravaging parts of…
Twitter must register, pay taxes to have a chance – FG
Twitter users’ wait for the suspension of the micro-blogging platform to be lifted by the Federal Government may be longer than anticipated. The government yesterday listed…
Kamaru Usman hits Nigeria for CSR initiative
UFC’s Defending and world champion, Kamaru Usman who announced his trip back to Nigeria after his gobsmacked win over teammate Gilbert Burns at the martial arts Welterweight…
BREAKING: Polytechnics Teachers Suspend 65-Day-Old Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has resolved to suspend its 65-day-old industrial action with effect from Thursday, June 10. The suspension is for a period of three…
BREAKING: JUSUN suspends strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has resolved to suspend its over two-month strike, effective from Monday. JUSUN took the decision at its National Executive…
My husband’s death an act of God, says T.B Joshua’s widow
Mrs. Evelyn Joshua, wife of the late Prophet T.B Joshua, has described her husband’s death as an act of God. She spoke on Wednesday when Governor Bababjide…
JUST IN: Aig-Imoukhuede loses mum
A former Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Tuesday morning lost his mother, Mrs. Emily Okheren Aig-Imoukhuede. She died in her…
Nobody should pay ransom if I’m kidnapped – El-Rufai’s wife
Wife of Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Asia El-Rufai has said that Nigerians must sacrifice to end banditry and kidnapping, saying that, no ransom should be paid to her abductors…
Oil prices hit highest levels in years on improved demand
Oil prices continued an upward trend on Wednesday as confidence in the outlook continues to grow on the back of strong fuel demand in western economies. Brent crude futures were up 42 cents, or 0.6percent, at…
Nigeria is the 66th country to restrict social media access – Report
Nigeria has been ranked as the 66th country in the world to restrict social media access in the last six years. This is according to a report by Surfshark, a virtual private network service provider company…
Insecurity in Imo: All the indigenes are culpable, says Maurice Iwu
Maurice Iwu, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says all indigenes of Imo are to blame for the security challenges in the state. In recent…
Khafi’s family seeks information on brother’s killers one year after
A year after he was killed, the family of Alexander Kareem, the late brother of reality TV star Khafi Kareem are appealing for fresh information on their son’s killers. “We…