National assembly lacks power to declare no-confidence vote on IGP – Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says the national assembly does not have the power to declare a vote of no confidence on Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police. The lawmakers…
THE ARCHIVE: Full result of June 12 election
The number one topic in the polity at the moment is June 12, 1993 election, adjudged as freest and fairest in the history of the country. The issue of the election regained prominence following the declaration of June 12 as Democracy…
NERC approves eight additional firms for prepaid meter distribution
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has approved eight additional firms to participate in the distribution and installation of prepaid meters. In a statement on Thursday, Vivian Mbonu, head of NERC media…
CBN releases guidelines for the Nigeria-China currency swap
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for the recently signed bilateral currency swap between the country and China. The new swap agreement will see both banks to among other purposes, make available liquidity in…
President Buhari breaks fast with Nigerian celebrities (Photos)
Some Nigerian youths and celebrities, were hosted yesterday by President Buhari yesterday who broke his Ramadan fast with them. Some Nigerian celebrities who were treated to a meal at the state house include; Kunle Afolayan, Sound…
Heroes of June 12
The ‘June 12’ battle was not for men of frail will. On the field were great fighters who dared the military. These democratic forces were scattered at home and abroad. Many died; some lost properties. When the fight became…
Abiola’s, Gani’s posthumous awards in order, say Sagay, Oyebode, Falana
Senior lawyers yesterday disagreed with a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Alfa Belgore, that President Muhammadu Buhari broke the law by awarding Nigeria’s highest national honour to the late Chief Moshood Abiola and Chief Gani…
Tinubu praises Buhari for Abiola’s honour
FRONTLINE politician Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring Chief Moshood Abiola and Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN). A statement titled “The immortalisation of Chief MKO Abiola”, which the All…
Sharia Court In Kaduna Jails Man For “Toasting” a Married Woman
A Sharia court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Thursday ordered the remand of one Abubakar Mustapha for allegedly enticing and wooing a married woman. Mustapha had pleaded not guilty to the charges, which contravened section 226 of…
‘May God help Nigeria’ — Tofa, Abiola’s June 12 opponent, sends cryptic message
Bashir Tofa, the candidate of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the June 12, 1993 presidential election, has sent a coded message on the recognition of his rival by President Muhammadu Buhari. Asked by TheCable to comment…
Buhari can confer honour on any Nigerian — dead or alive – Falana
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says President Muhammadu Buhari is not prohibited by law to confer national honours on deserving Nigerians, dead or alive. Falana said this on Thursday in reaction to a statement by…
Workers’ group hails Buhari on June 12 decision
The Textile Workers Union on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as Democracy Day and for conferring a posthumous award on Moshood Abiola. The presidency made the announcement Wednesday night in honour…
IGP Idris asks court to restrain Senate
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has asked an Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to restrain the Senate from further acting on its May 9 decision declaring them an enemy of democracy and unfit for public office.…
Abiola’s family writes Buhari over GCFR award, June 12
The Abiola family has written to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for awarding the nation’s highest honour to their patriarch, MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 June 12 presidential election. Mr Buhari announced the award…
Buhari directs gazetting of Abiola, Gani Fawehinmi awards
Following his declaration on Wednesday that henceforth June 12 be observed as Democracy Day in Nigeria and that some heroes of democracy be given national honours, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the…
June 12: NLC commends Buhari
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his decision to honour the late Moshood Abiola by declaring June 12 as Democracy Day. Although the decision was critised by some as a political move to…
Family of five, friend die after moving to own house
A family of five died under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday night at Old Aiyepe road in Sagamu area of Ogun State. The family includes father, mother, three children and a family friend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
FG to pay promotion arrears of civil servants
The federal government on Thursday promised to pay promotion arrears and backlog of allowances owed public servants. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Winifred Oyo-Ita, gave the assurance in Abuja at a Peer Review…
Actor Kanayo O Kanayo To Contest For House Of Reps
Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, has declared his intention to represent his community at the Federal House of Representatives. Kanayo made the announcement on his Instagram page on Thursday. The actor said he intends to represent…
EXCLUSIVE: Why we’re accepting Buhari’s GCON award to Gani Fawehinmi — Family
The family of late Gani Fawehinmi would accept the latest attempt by the Nigerian government to honour the iconic rights activist for his pro-citizens advocacy and other legacies of bravery, PREMIUM TIMES can report. President…
Osinbajo escapes chopper accident
A chopper that was to convey Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada in Abuja, was forced to land, few seconds after take off on Thursday. Osinbajo was in the school for the…
Supreme Court did not order us to pay Innoson N14bn – GTBank
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Nigerian multinational financial institution, has described a statement credited to Nigeria’s automobile company, Innoson Group that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the bank to pay a sum of N14 billion…
Eedris Abdulkareem comes hard for Obasanjo in new song ‘Letter to OBJ’
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has just dropped a new song titled ‘Letter To Obasanjo’ where he called out the former president saying he’s the ‘problem of Nigeria’. In the song produced by Mr Lekki, Eedris accused…
Young Nigerian lady Shares Screenshots Of Chat With A Man Who Insulted Her For Refusing To Hook Up…
A young Nigerian Lady has taken to twitter to posts screenshots of a chat she had with a man who insulted and called her names because she refused to hook up with him at his place. The lady who was obviously tweeting with anger,…