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…
Lagos Govt shuts down Shina Peller’s Quilox club
A popular Club Quilox, Victoria Island belonging to a member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa, Oyo state, Shina Peller has been sealed off by…
Buhari meets Atiku, Fayemi
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’…
Boeing CEO Muilenburg quits
Embattled Boeing has announced that Dennis Muilenburg has resigned from his position as CEO and Board director. The current Chairman, David L. Calhoun, will be the next CEO…
Police speak on Shina Peller’s arrest, say lawmaker mobilised thugs to attack Maroko Police Station
The Lagos State Police Command has explained the reason for the arrest and detention of House of Representatives member, Shina Peller. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said Peller’s…
BREAKING: Appeal Court reverses disqualification of Bayelsa deputy gov-elect
The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of Justice Iyang Ekwo disqualifying senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives…
JUST IN: Saudi Arabia sentences 5 to death over Khashoggi’s murder
Saudi Arabia has sentenced to death five persons accused of the brutal killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the country’s Istanbul consulate last year October. Five…
Ganduje vs Emir Sanusi: Abdulsalami leads Fayemi, others to Kano
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former military head of state, is chairing the committee convened to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Kano state. Kayode Fayemi and Bello…
Hope dashed, no bail: Orji Kalu remains in prison
Jailed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s hope of spending the Christmas with the family was dashed in Lagos today. A Federal High Court dismissed his request for bail, pending his…
BREAKING: Police detain House of Reps member, Shina Peller, in Lagos
The police in Lagos State have reportedly arrested and detained a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, at the Moroko Police Station. Peller, who…
A Senate that Works for Nigeria
By OLA AWONIYI The ninth Nigerian Senate wasinaugurated on June 11, 2019. Six months after, the Senate President, AhmadLawan, and his colleagues have a lot to celebrate even if also some things toponder on the…
I was not elected to fight executive ― Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, said the 9th National Assembly is irrevocably committed to protecting the interests of the people through the diligent discharge of its…
Lagos to establish oil producing development committee
Lagos State government has said it was working on a law to establish the Lagos State Oil Producing Areas Community Development…
Ronaldo loses first final since 2013 as Lazio win Italian Super Cup
Lazio stunned Juventus once more on Sunday as they beat the Italian champions 3-1 to win the Suppercoppa Italiana (Italian Super Cup). Simeone Inzaghi’s men handed Maurizio…
FG granted N1.024trn waivers in four years
With a total of N1.024 trillion in waivers granted to public and private organisations and individuals between 2011 and 2015, the Federal Government says it will launch electronic Import Duty Exemption…
Rihanna goes to London’s Hyde Park incognito
Singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna managed to enjoy a trip to Winter Wonderland in London at the weekend by going…
2020 budget good but not 100%, says Presidency
The Presidency said on Sunday that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was backed by law to return any portion of the 2020 budget that required reworking to the National Assembly.It…
Awards: Ighalo, Rohr out as CAF announces Top 3 contenders
With barely three weeks to go to the annual CAF Awards, the top three contenders for all award categories were revealed today. Some of the notable names…
I never believed my son was US underwear bomber – Abdulmutallab
Ten years after the foiled bombing of a US-bound flight from Amsterdam, Alhaji Umaru Abdul Mutallab, the father of the underwear bomber, Farouk, has spoken publicly…
We don’t have cabal, it’s called “Kitchen Cabinet” – Presidency
The Presidency has again reacted to claims that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has been hijacked and now at the mercy of a power-hungry cabal. Presidential…