A few good things from Buhari as parting gift
THE inspiration for today’s column came from a Bible (KJV) passage, the book of John, Chapter 1, verses 45- 46. Here goes: Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found the One Moses wrote…
BREAKING: PDP suspends Fayose, Anyim over ‘anti-party activities’
The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, over alleged…
Reps Hold Heated Debate Over Fresh Bill To Legalise Marijuana
There was an intense debate at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, over a bill seeking to legalise cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for commercial purposes. The fresh bill was…
Crisis rocks FIRS as officials revolt over incessant promotional exams
No fewer than five hundred employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have rebelled against the management and are refusing to write promotional examinations after the tests got delayed for over four hours,…
NYSC PAYS BENEFIT TO MISSING CORPS MEMBER’S NoK
The National Youth Service Corps has paid the insurance benefit to the family of Corps Member Omale Victor EB/21A/1487, who went missing in 2021 during his service…
President-elect Bola Tinubu sends Ramadan message to Nigerians
Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday sent greetings and congratulations to all Muslims in Nigeria for witnessing the 1444 AH Ramadan. He advised the Muslims to see the holy month beyond just…
Alleged incitement: Keyamo petitions DSS, demands Peter Obi’s arrest
Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) has petitioned the Department of State Services, DSS, demanding the arrest and prosecution for “incitement and treasonable felony”, the Labour Party, LP,…
APC voids Boss Mustapha’s suspension
The Adamawa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has voided Wednesday’s suspension of Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) by his Godabawa ward. Dr Raymond Chidama,…
BREAKING: Anti-Tinubu protesters ground Abuja, demand interim govt, fresh polls
Fresh protests on Thursday rocked the nation’s capital, Abuja over the just concluded elections, with protesters kicking against the May 29 inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and instead…
Stop bitterness, go to court – APC tells Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
The APC in Lagos State has advised the Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to approach the courts for redress on the outcome of the March 18 governorship elections. The Lagos APC publicity…
PROFILE: Gusau, One Of The Forces That Crushed Matawalle
There are Generals, but Aliyu Mohammed stands out in the league of military personnel who rose to the zenith of their careers. Born in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, on May 18, 1943, the army added his birthplace to…
UPDATED: Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking
A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; his wife Beatrice; and their doctor, Obinna Obeta have been found guilty of organ trafficking in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act.…
BREAKING: Ekweremadu, wife found guilty of organ trafficking
A senior wealthy Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical "middleman" have been found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot, involving bringing a…
Okocha Names 3 Ideal Clubs For Osimhen’
As transfer rumours around Victor Osimhen continued unabated, former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha,…
Buhari To Resolve Tussle Over Obalende Prayer Ground
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will resolve the tussle over the ownership of Obalende Muslim Prayer Ground between the Lagos State Jama’atul Muslimeen (Muslim Community) and security agencies. To this end,…
Adamawa Gets New Auditor-general
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf as the new auditor-general for local governments. Fintiri urged the new auditor-general to block leakages and address corruption in…
Adamawa Monarch Calls For Sanusi’s Reinstatement
A traditional ruler in Adamawa State, Jarman Adamawa, Mustapha Tahir, has called for the reinstatement of the 18th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to his throne. Tahir made his position known shortly on…
I put myself forward for position of Senate President — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Senator-elect for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone in the 2023 general election, Wednesday declared his interest to run for the position of the Senate President of the National…
TikTok Unveils New Principles, Tougher Rules, Transparency Guidelines
The short-form video hosting social media platform, TikTok, has announced a review of its community guidelines to incorporate new principles and higher transparency. The guidelines are aimed at setting the rules…
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe plans to offer more than £5bn for Manchester United
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to make a bid that would value England’s Manchester United…
Senate Presidency: I’m The Most Experienced, Says Barau
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Barau Jibrin, has declared intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly. The All Progressives Congress’s (APC) Barau made the…
Igbos In Lagos Should Go To Kano, Learn From Their Kinsmen How They Tackled Victimisation –Aisha…
Aisha Yesufu, a political and human rights activist has advised Igbo people in Lagos to learn how to deal with victimisation from their kinsmen in Kano State, northwest Nigeria. There were alleged attacks by thugs…
Egyptian Referee Suspended For Using Spectator’s Phone To Review Goal
An Egyptian referee, Mohamed Farouk, has been suspended indefinitely by the country's FA, after allegedly disallowing a goal after looking at…
Lagos Airport Hotel Probes Fire Incident
The Management of the Lagos Airport Hotel Limited has said that there is no cause for alarm over the recent fire incident that gutted some rooms in the staff lay-over of the hotel, assuring loyal customers of safety…