Alleged impersonation: Ekiti police tranfer suspected lawyer to Kwara Command
The Police in Ekiti, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a self-acclaimed lawyer, Rufus Ajayi for allegedly parading himself as a traditional ruler of Gbomina […]
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At last, Senate C’ttee screens Lauretta Onochie amidst heated debate over party membership
By Haruna SalamiThe controversy that trailed the nomination of Lauretta Onochie by President Muhammadu Buhari as a National Commissioner Independent National Commission, INEC manifested itself […]
Insecurity: Sule pledges to support NSCDC, other security agencies
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has pledged to support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies to fight crime […]
Emir of Zazzau commends IGP-IRT for arresting suspected kidnappers, bandits
The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli has commended the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by DCP Abba Kyari on arrest of suspected kidnappers, […]
2022-2026: INEC holds retreat on strategic plan validation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced the third national retreat on validation of the draft INEC 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Programme […]
Plane crash: Defence minister mourns late army chief, 10 others
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described as a rude shock the death of the 21st Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim […]
Youth group launches #BringbackGEJ project 2023, canvasses for support
A youth group, under the aegis of Youths Earnestly Demand for Goodluck Jonathan 2023, have called on former President Jonathan to consider contesting the presidency […]
NIS ACG promises tighter border security, says patrol uncompromisable
Mrs Doris Braimah, the Assistant Controller–General ( ACG), Nigerian Immigration Service, Zone “A” Lagos , Mrs Doris Braimah on Monday gave the assurance that the […]
NOA urges youths to participate in National development
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday tasked the youth in Kaduna State to participate in national development to take the country to greater heights. […]
Niger PDP says ex-Gov. Aliyu remains suspended over anti-party activities
PDP in Niger on Tuesday says former Gov. Babangida Aliyu, remains suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Party spokesman in the state, Yahaya Usman, told newsmen in […]
Gombe consumers owe Jos DisCo N2.2 billion as over 19, 000 households get meters — Spokesman
Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) says 19, 317 households have so far been metered in Gombe state, according to Dr. Adakole Elijah, JEDC’s Head of […]
Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour
The Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organisations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) has called on organised labour to support government’s efforts to deregulate the […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
The Sun Editor, Femi Babafemi, appointed NDLEA’s Director of Media
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has appointed editor, Saturday Sun, Mr. Femi Babafemi as the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy. The appointment, […]
Ex-Governor Ahmed mourns Olupo of Ajasse
Former Governor of Kwara State Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with Ajasse Ipo’s people over the death of His Royal Highness Oba Sikiru Atanda […]
Billiri chieftancy tussle: Buhari condemns violence, call for maximum restraint
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “great shock and deep concern” over the eruption of violence in Gombe State arising from the Billiri chieftaincy tussle. Garba […]
With Adesina, Okonjo-Iweala and others, Nigeria attains human resource power house status under President Buhari
By Garba Shehu Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, international relations guru and bureaucrat does not think we should wait for historians […]
Buhari greets foremost journalist, Nsikak Essien at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former editor of National Concord Newspaper, Mr Nsikak Essien, on his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message is contained […]
Kagara: SERAP asks Buhari to probe, recover ‘billions missing from UBEC, SUBEBs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar […]
The Tragedy of Living in Reaction, By Osmund Agbo
Earlier this month, yours truly woke up to a gut wrenching video shared by a friend on Whatsapp. It was the clip of a double […]
ACF congratulates Yahaya, Gombe State on development plan
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has congratulated the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and the people of the state on the […]
Obalende: Lagos Govt resolves NURTW, RTEAN fracas
The Lagos State Government has resolved the fracas between the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of […]
Border closure, meant to compel neighbouring countries to adhere to protocols, says Ali
The Federal Government implemented the border closure policy to send a message to Nigeria’s neighbouring countries. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired […]
Screening: Let Buratai, other ex service chiefs ‘take a bow and go’ – Group
African Centre for Leadership and Good Governance (ACLG),a non-profit, non-political, pro-democracy platform that focuses on leadership, accountability, transparency, good governance and justice across the […]
Tribute to Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, By Prince Lekan Fadina
One of the great sons of Nigeria and Africa is dead . Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande(LKJ) was a man of history.l had the privilege of […]