Accidental Bombing Of Civilians Must Never Reoccur – Tinubu Warns Army
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday warned the military that accidental bombing of civilians must never happen again. He was reacting again to the bombing of Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, by the army, which left over…
LP Backs PDP, Demands Fresh Polls over Defection of 27 Rivers Lawmakers
The Labour Party has joined the call for fresh elections in Rivers State following the mass defection of 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic…
Nigerian Authorities trying to cover up Kaduna Drone Killings – Amnesty International
Amnesty International Nigeria has leveled serious allegations against Nigerian authorities in the aftermath of the Kaduna drone attack, where more than 120 civilians lost their lives. Issuing a statement on December 7,…
Ondo Crisis: Again, Tinubu summons Akeredolu’s Deputy, Assembly Speaker
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet again invited the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji for another meeting in the Presidential Villa in a bid to…
Rivers: Why we defected from PDP to APC — 27 lawmakers
The factional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday adopted a resolution condemning the alleged withholding of funds for the…
FACT CHECK: Did Police Arrest Intern Who Cleared MTN Users’ Debts?
An X user posted a picture of a young man in cuffs in the middle of two police officers suggesting that he is the culprit that cleared the debt of MTN customers in November 2023. The caption reads, “The IT student…
Why There’s Zero Allocation For Mambilla Power Project In 2024 Budget — FG
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has explained why there is no provision in the 2024 budget for the Mambilla Hydro-Power plant project at Gembu in Taraba State. The $5.8 billion project has the potential to…
Edo governorship: I’m nobody’s candidate, says Ighodalo
A former chairman of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Asue Ighodalo, has said that he is the best man to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki, having worked in the background for…
Students Need Grants, Not Loans – ASUU tells FG
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the federal government to convert its student loan scheme to grants, saying it will be difficult for the…
Defection: Declare Rivers Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant, PDP Tells INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seats of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly vacant, following their defection from the Peoples…
Food insecurity: Emefiele’s naira redesign ran farmers aground, says FG
• Federal lawmakers raise alarm over hunger, famine in N’East The Federal…
Are Nigerian elites smooth criminals?
Nigeria, as a state, has faced numerous challenges on its path to development. Among these challenges, the actions of political and…
Fagbemi faults police over failure to provide monthly records of detainees
Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, says some police stations across the country no longer compile data or send monthly reports of detainees in their custody. The AGF said this…
National grid collapses third time in 2023
The national grid, on Monday, experienced another system collapse, throwing the country into darkness. The grid collapsed at about 1 pm, according to Ndidi Mbah, general manager, public affairs at Transmission Company…
Nigerian elite face hard times as inflation hits all
In Nigeria where prices are rising at the fastest rate in 18 years, the rich are also crying. Several Nigerians considered rich are struggling…
SDP members defect to PDP in Rivers State
In a surprising twist, several key figures from other parties have announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State after a massive…
Why Usage Of Second Niger Bridge Is Delayed – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the second Niger Bridge, recently completed and handed over to the ministry by the contractor, may be inoperative until the two bypasses in Asaba (Delta State) and Onitsha…
Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection Plot To Impeach Fubara – PDP Chieftain
Anabs Sara-Igbe, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (APC) in Rivers State, has said that defection by the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is a plot to further the impeachment process of…
Organ Harvest: Victim Sues Alliance Hospital, Demands N700m Compensation
An FCT High Court has adjourned the suit seeking damages for a victim of illegal organ harvesting till February 19, 2024, for a hearing. Justice Abdullahi Aminu on Monday adjourned the suit to enable the parties to…
Osimhen Breaks 24-Year Jinx As Nigeria Sweeps CAF Awards
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has broken a 24-year-old jinx to win the 2023 Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen triumphed over Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to win the coveted trophy during the CAF…
PDP may become garbage if northerner gets 2027 presidential ticket – Bode George
Bode George, the former deputy national chairman (south) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the party will go into the “dustbin of history” if a northerner becomes the party’s presidential candidate in 2027.…
Keeping Nigeria secure is one battle I won’t lose, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says securing the nation is one battle he would not lose. Tinubu said this on Monday at the 2023 annual chief of army staff…
No plan to increase tax rate.. We’re improving collection – Wale Edun
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of economy, says the federal government has no plan to increase tax rate. Edun spoke on Monday at an interactive session with the house of representatives…
El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari in Daura [PHOTOS]
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, paid a goodwill visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his hometown in Daura, Katsina State,…