Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
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Police promise prompt rescue of 3 abducted workers of Obasanjo’s Farm
The Nigeria Police, Ogun Command, on Thursday said it would soon rescue the three abducted workers at the former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Farm and arrest […]
I will pay 1,000 times fold of my N5 bride price – Woman seeking divorce tells court
Ms Adoba Odeligbo, a Police Inspector has told a Makurdi Upper Area Court that she was prepared to pay 1,000 times fold of what her […]
Give peace a chance, Buhari pleads with Jos, other warring communities
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Jos residents and other warring communities across Nigeria to give peace a chance. This call was made Sunday night […]
Kano prison: Lady who killed husband over forced marriage, 30 others regain freedom
No fewer than 31 inmates have been released from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Kano. This was disclosed by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant […]
SERAP sues FG, seeks details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details […]
32 more students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom –CAN chairman
Another batch of 32 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state, have regained their freedom, […]
PHOTOS: Tegina Islamic School: Governor announces death of one, receives 90 freed children, two others
Niger State Government has received the released children of Salihu Tanko Islamic School Tegina at the government house, Minna the state capital and reunited them […]
Army not abetting criminality in Abia – Nwachukwu
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations by a lawmaker in Abia that the military officers were aiding and abetting criminality in Isuikwuato Local Government Area […]
DSS appeals bail granted 4 Igboho aides
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja that it has appealed the bail granted four of the 12 detained […]
INFLUENCE, award-winning film on weaponisation of information available in Nigeria
reports that the film, Influence, is a David and Goliath tale of ordinary people facing off against a powerful corporation with near-infinite resources . This […]
Nigeria will not break, nobody should go anywhere, says Garba Shehu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has said that Nigeria will continue to exist as […]
Col Sakaba died fighting gallantly, not assassinated – Nigerian Army
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Army has denied allegations that late Col. Ibrahim Sakaba was assassinated for refusing to loot funds meant for fighting Boko Haram […]
We’ll ensure strict observance of COVID-19 protocols at Osun Osogbo festival – Osun govt.
Osun government says it will ensure strict enforcement of COVID-19 protocols at the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo festival, slated for Friday. The […]
Under no guise should press freedom be restrained – Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State says freedom of the press in the country should be respected in spite of noticeable inadequacies. Fayemi made the […]
Court stops DSS, AGF from arresting, harassing, intimidating Sunday Igboho
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from […]
FOI: CSO seeks details of 2020, 2021 Hajj deposit refund
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) that reports and monitors Hajj and Umrah activities, has requested state Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards (SMPWBs) […]
Kidnapped Kaduna chief regains freedom
The traditional ruler of Jaba in Kaduna State, Chief Jonathan Maude, has regained his freedom three days after his abduction. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Patriotic and political lessons for Nigeria and Africa, By Dr Ogbonna Onyeisi
Today, Friday, July 23, 2021, athletes and officials from 189 countries will gather in Tokyo Japan for the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This […]
FG fully equipped to fight torture says Solicitor- General
Mr Dayo Apata, (SAN) Solicitor-General of the Federatlon and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice has said that the Federal Government is fully equipped to end […]
Diri backs press freedom in Nigeria
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has stressed the need for press freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency […]
NIMASA introduces new Certificates of Ship Registration
. ..Restructuring Nigerian Ship Registration office is On-going – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the issuance of new certificates of […]
Aremu tasks African Youths on Nation Building
African youths have been urged to change the narrative of Africa from a false impression of a failing continent to that of a working and […]
Twitter ban: Govt files preliminary objection in response to ECOWAS Court Suit
A few hours to the hearing of the suit by SERAP and 176 Nigerians, the Buhari administration filed and served us a preliminary objection, claiming […]
Be selfless in law-making, Esele, APC stalwart charges lawmakers
Veteran unionist and chieftain of the APC, Mr Peter Esele, told lawmakers on Tuesday not to base law-making on their emotional considerations. Esele made the […]