Abaribe officially resigns PDP membership
Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Eyinnaya Abaribe,has officially resigned membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). […]
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Lagos4Lagos crisis: Why I withdrew my membership from group– Chairman
Prince Sunday Ajayi, State Chairman of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, a splinter group within the APC in Lagos State, has explained why he withdrew from the […]
Why APC membership is increasing–Akume
The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, says the membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to swell because […]
3 in court for alleged membership of secret cult
Three men on Tuesday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for alleged membership of a secret cult. The defendants: Dolapo Olatunji, 28; Elvis Ishaka, 29, and […]
NYSC membership not right for immunity, crime — D-G
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Shuaibu, has again warned corps members against indulging in criminal activities.Shuaibu gave the warning at […]
Absence of counsel stalls hearing of membership suit against NUPENG
The hearing in a suit instituted by Nigeria Welfare Association of Engine Oil Dealers against National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) was […]
Court remands 2 men over alleged membership of secret cult
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, remanded Adebayo Sunday and Okeowo Obafemi in the Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti, over alleged membership of a secret cult. […]
The rare and unusual Yahya Bello
By Majeed Dahiru On the invitation of Mr Onuoha Ukeh, the Managing Director/editor in chief of the Sun newspapers, I attended the annual […]
The hollow rituals of democracy, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies […]
Senate President reconstitutes leadership of Committees
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has reconstituted the leadership and membership of some standing and special committees of the Senate. Lawan made the announcement […]
Oyo APC holds State Congress Wednesday, Committee resumes screening
The Committee constituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to screen those contesting the various State Executive Committee positions of the party in Oyo State has resumed […]
NCF calls for joint efforts to preserve the environment
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for a joimt effort aimed at protecting the environment and conservation of nature. The foundation made the call […]
APC inaugurates National Reconcilation Committee
The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a National Reconcilation Committee for the party, ahead of its National Convention. Gov. Mai […]
Electoral Act: Saraki appeals to NASS members on direct primaries
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has sent a passionate appeal to members of the National Assembly who are in the process of reconciling […]
GOCOP swells in ranks, inducts new members (+full list)
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), swelled in ranks on Thursday with the induction of 21 new members. The induction was part of the […]
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate for the Talakawa is Gone, By Jibrin Ibrahim
We lost Professor A. D. Yahaya on Saturday. For me, he was a teacher, mentor, guide and inspiration. He was my Head of Department and […]
UNILAG Crisis: Gen Agwai-led Panel didn’t exonerate Babalakin – FG
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Finally, the Federal Government has reacted to another heated crisis in the University of Lagos, maintaining that embattled former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman […]
GOCOP to host business lunch with corporate affairs managers
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has concluded plans to host corporate affairs managers to a business lunch at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
Court remands 2 for alleged unlawful possession of gun
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded two men – Asemoaro Ezekiel, 26; and Idowu Kazeem, 25 – charged with unlawful possession of a gun. […]
FG inaugurates 9-member national honours award committee members
The Federal Government on Thursday, inaugurated National Honours Award Committee members to screen and select eminent Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, who have contributed to […]
Coup: ECOWAS suspends Guinea’s membership, sends mission to Conakry
A mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will on Thursday visit Guinea which has been gripped by a military coup, according […]
Fayemi congratulates new NCDC DG, Adetifa
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, has described appointment of Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, new Director General (DG), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), as the best […]
ICPC to tackle Corruption in Electricity Sector, says Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters […]
Court remands 3 for belonging to unlawful society in Benue
A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court 3 on Thursday, remanded three persons at the Federal Correctional Centre for alleged criminal conspiracy and membership of unlawful society, to […]