The truth about true federalism, By Dakuku Peterside
The problem with this call has been the connotations it carries. Agitation for “true“ federalism or restructuring has refused to be jettisoned out of our […]
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Igbo youths resolve to ensure peace, stability, security in S/East
Igbo youth leaders and stakeholders have resolved to ensure a lasting peace, stability and security within the South-East in general. This is contained in a […]
Hajj: FCT board refunds N432m to 334 intending pilgrims
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has refunded N432 million to 334 intending pilgrims who indicated interest to collect their 2021 Hajj deposit. The Director […]
Man prays court to order wife to return to matrimonial home
A 40-year-old businessman, Auwal Musa on Monday prayed a Sharia court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to order his wife, Hauwa, to return to their […]
CNPP to NNPC GMD, Kyari: N287bn Profit: We commend your efforts but doubt your figures
The umbrella body of all registered political parties and political organisations in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has said it appreciates […]
No budgetary approval for CAC until financial report is submitted-Reps
The House of Representatives has said that there would be no 2022 budgetary approval for the Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC) until its submitted its financial […]
Court remands man, 32, over alleged rape
A Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 32-year-old man, Godwin Emmanuel in a correctional centre, over alleged rape […]
Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2021 Award
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2021 award. Nominations […]
KNSG refutes report of Ganduje’s wife endorsing successor
The Kano State Government has refuted media reports that Mrs Hafsat Ganduje has endorsed Murtala Garo, Commissioner for Local Government, as Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s successor, […]
Lagos High Courts begin annual vacation
The High Court of Lagos State on Monday commenced its long annual vacation from Aug. 16 to Sept 17. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, […]
Boko Haram fighters’ surrender leaves Borno in difficult situation – Zulum
… Says stakeholders need critical framework Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Bama and Gwoza, addressed military officers and community leaders, noting that ongoing […]
Yobe Hajj Commission refunds N700m to 557 intending pilgrims
Yobe Hajj Commission says it has refunded over N700 million deposits to 557 intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj exercise. Alhaji Bukar Kime, Executive Chairman […]
Belarus athlete enters Poland’s embassy in Tokyo after refusing to return home
Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya walked into a Polish embassy on Monday, a day after refusing to board a flight at a Tokyo airport. The airport […]
Kano govt denies banning women from driving
Kano State Government has debunked rumours on its purported plan to ban women, regardless of their faith, from driving in the state. The denial was […]
Buhari returns to Abuja, honours serving officers in Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Abuja, 5.40pm, on Friday after eight days working visit to Katsina, spending the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his country home in Daura. Garba […]
Foundation decries exclusion of boys in sexual abuse campaign
Hope for Second Chance Foundation (HOSEC), an NGO, on Monday, says poor emphasis on protection of boys from sexual and related abuses in the society […]
APC membership registration to continue in Imo, Kwara, others- Secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its membership revalidation and registration exercise will continue in Imo, Kwara, Ogun and Rivers States. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National […]
Delta JUSUN directs members to resume work
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Delta chapter, has directed all its members across the state to resume work immediately. This is contained in […]
Senate President visits wounded soldiers, donates N10m
The Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Saturday visited wounded soldiers receiving treatment at the 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. The visit was part of […]
JUSUN Strike: CSOs decry deplorable condition of prison inmates, suspects
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Enugu State have decried the deplorable condition of awaiting trial inmates in correctional centers and police custody following the […]
Troops kill 50 ISWAP terrorists in Damboa
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have on Wednesday, inflicted heavy casualty on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The […]
Ganduje tasks media on professionalism
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has tasked journalists on the need to demonstrate professionalism in their reportage as they serve as a link between […]
FG set to commence Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail line, says Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Ameachi, has said that the Federal Government would commence the Kaduna – Kano standard gauge railway, pending the loan […]
Cross River still a PDP state, in spite of Ayade’s defection -Jubin
Sen. Walid Jubrin, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Cross Rivers will remain a PDP state in spite of Gov. […]
Election begins in various polling units in Oyo.
Election into the 33 local government areas in Oyo state commenced in earnest at 10.00am in many parts of the state after the early morning […]