Senate Presidency: Igbo kwenu warns APC against marginalizing South-East
Prominent socio-cultural organization, Igbo Kwenu has cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC against marginalizing the South-East region in the zoning of principal offices in the National Assembly.Speaking during a…
FG to maintain current forex policy — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has said that the current policy of multiple exchange rates for the naira is working well, and as such the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is unlikely to change it anytime…
Atiku: INEC denies arrest of ICT Staff by DSS
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denied the arrest of some staff of its Information and Communication Technology ICT unit by operatives of the Department of State Services DSS on the suspicion of leaking…
EFCC must probe 8th NASS over Legislative aides’ pay – Group
Some National Assembly Legislative Aides have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the leadership of the 8th Assembly over payments due to the aides.In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday,…
Edo 2020: group rallies support for Obaseki
A socio-political group, the New Phase of Edo has declared support for Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu’s re-election in next year’s gubernatorial election in the state, arguing that the…
Outdoor Advertiser Petitions Buhari over Plot to Stop World’s Biggest LED Board
The Chief Executive Officer of Lona Global Resources Limited, an indigenous outdoor advertising company, Mr. Idoko Ilonah, has sent a Save Our Soul message to President Muhammadu Buhari to help save his business by prevailing…
Swear with the Qur’an that you didn’t rig the election – Galadima tells Buhari
Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged him to swear with the Qur’an the he did not rig the 2019 presidential election. Galadima, who spoke in an interview with The…
Akwa Ibom university suspends four students over rape
Four undergraduate students of Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa Campus in Oruk Anam local government area have been suspended by the University Authorities for allegedly raping a female student.…
10 million Euros for new malaria drug
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has given a grant of €10 million over five years to “WANECAM 2” to conclude production of new malaria drug. WANECAM 2…
I wouldn’t be shocked if Tottenham or Ajax win UEFA Champions League – Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has said that he would not be shocked if Tottenham or Ajax win the Champions League despite both the Premier League and Eredivisie sides being considered underdogs, with Barcelona and…
Ambode’s undeniable achievements
In less than two months, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will bow out of office after four years of meritorious service. Undoubtedly, the governor has gone through thick and thin, he has seen…
You must declare your assets – Code of Conduct Bureau tells out-going political office holders
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Kano State has reminded all outgoing elected and appointed political office holders to declare their assets at the end of their tenure. This is contained in a statement signed…
Sudan investigating ousted former leader on suspicion of money laundering
Sudan’s public prosecutor has begun investigating ousted President Omar al-Bashir on charges of money laundering and the possession of large sums of money without legal grounds, a judicial source said on…
Severance allowance: Okorocha, Ambode, others to earn N2.06bn
Fourteen governors, their deputies and 434 state lawmakers who will not be returning to government will be going home with N2.06bn, investigation has shown.Prominent among the governors are Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha,…
Lagos to fix potholes in over 87 major roads
The Lagos State government said it has begun immediate repairs of potholes across the state, with over 87 major roads enlisted for intervention. Special Adviser, Lagos State Public Works Corporation and…
BREAKING: NJC okays extension of acting CJN Muhammad by 3 months
Following the extension request of President Muhammadu Buhari for the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, the National Judiciary Council (NJC) has approved the request by three months.The NJC…
How Pastor Adeboye made me Governor of Benue – Governor Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has shared his experience on how the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, ensured he emerged victorious at the 2015…
Inmate gives birth to twins in Calabar prison
A female inmate of the Afokang prison, Calabar (name withheld), has given birth to twins, a boy and girl, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong, told…
13 people shot dead at a family party
Gunmen raided a family party in the Mexican state of Veracruz, killing 13 people, including a child, authorities said. Four other people were injured in the attack Friday in the city of Minatitlán…
PMB’s Second term: Looking back, and looking forward
To borrow the words of colourful First Republic politician, Chief Ozumba Mbadiwe, "come has finally come to become" for President Muhammadu Buhari, as he has won election to serve a second term in office,…
Huawei funded by Chinese state security – US intelligence
US intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by Chinese state security, adding to the list of allegations against the company, Reuters reports The CIA accused Huawei of receiving…
Jarrell Miller fails second drug test, fight with Anthony Joshua off
Jarrell Miller failed his second drug test, and this led to his fight with Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden on June 1 being called off. The American boxer was expected to fight IBF, WBA, and WBO…
PRESIDENTIAL TUSSLE: I always beat you in every election – Buhari tells Atiku
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, took a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the recently concluded presidential election, describing him as a serial…
Justice Onnoghen’s conviction by CCT, jihad against Christians – NCEF
The National Christian Elders Forum has described the conviction of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal as part of “the jihad” against Christians in the…