Lawan: Setting new heights with the ‘Midas touch’
By Ezrel Tabiowo Since assuming office as President of the Senate on June 11, 2019, Senator Ahmad Lawan has practically demonstrated…
US working with CAN to create religious tension in Nigeria – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) says the United States is working with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to create religious…
TY Danjuma And His Dangerous Politics Of Fear
Fear pervades Nigerians’ lives and Nigerian politics. Fear has been in the air since President Muhammadu Buhari won reelection. Fear has…
Why I’m involved in efforts to reconcile Ganduje, Sanusi – Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, says his committee has met with Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, and Muhammad Sanusi II, emir of Kano, to resolve…
Govt, banks, lodge N13.9 trillion in CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) received N13.97 trillion deposits from the Federal Government and commercial banks in 30 days, the apex bank’s economic report…
Majority approve of Trump’s impeachment and removal from office – Poll
Following the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, a new poll from Politico and Morning Consult shows a majority of respondents…
Cocaine, opiods, guns found inside Lil Wayne’s jet
US Federal agents reportedly found cocaine, opioids and guns inside the private jet owned by Rapper Lil Wayne. The Sun Sentinel reported that charges could be filed against…
Fake professors may be more than 100 – NUC
The number of fake professors in the Nigerian university system may be more than 100, the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor…
Real Madrid named in mega deal for Mane
Real Madrid have set their sights on a hugely ambitious capture of Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane, according to a report. Mane has become one of the world’s premier…
‘Republicans open to hearing Senate impeachment witnesses’
REPUBLICAN Senator Mitch McConnell has explained that he has not ruled out allowing witnesses to testify in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.…
Why we want revised revenue formula – Governors
Governors are pushing for a review of the revenue allocation formula because states bear heavier burdens, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) said on Monday. NGF…
No date fixed for reopening of land borders – FG
The federal government says there is no date yet for reopening of the country’s land borders which were closed in August. President Muhammadu…
‘North Korea to send ‘Christmas gift to U.S.’
NORTH Korea is planning to adopt a hardline policy toward the United States (U.S.) that involves taking denuclearisation off the table…
NIN to become a compulsory requirement for SIM registration, retrieval – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the national identification number will be a compulsory requirement for sim registration. In a statement released…
Garba Shehu attacks Falana, accuses him of spreading fake news on third term
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, has described Femi Falana, human rights lawyer as a “formerly unsuccessful opposition candidate for governor of Ekiti…
Mixed reactions trail Shina Peller’s arrest, closure of Quilox
Nigerians have continued to react to the news of arrest and detention of a member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa, Oyo…
N50 surcharge on POS transaction illegal – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged customers not to pay N50 charge to businesses for using point of sale (POS) machines. Musa Jimoh, a director…
We had to remove Fowler to improve revenue generation – Presidency
Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, says Babatunde Fowler’s tenure as executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) was not…
Buhari picks Akande, Ajimobi’s ex-chief of staff, to chair NCC board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Adeolu Akande, former chief of staff to Abiola Ajimobi, ex-governor of Oyo state, as chairman, board of commissioners…
Dickson deliberately lost Bayelsa to APC, says Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has alleged his Bayelsa counterpart Seriake Dickson colluded with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to lose the…
Buhari appoints Adewusi, ex-Lagos commissioner, CEO of NIPOST
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Adebayo Adewusi, a former finance commissioner in Lagos, as chief executive officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). Femi…
Akinlade returns to APC after failed governorship bid
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the Ogun State governorship election Abiodun Akinlade has announced his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Akinlade’s return to…
Devaluation, subsidy removal among biggest predictions for Nigeria in 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 economic decisions were anything to go by, 2020 could be a wild ride with the government moving all the pieces on whims rather than fact.The economy experienced slow growth in…
Judge recuses self from Sowore’s suit
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, recused himself from a suit brought by Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow, currently before him. Mohammed…