2023: Bello hasn’t dropped presidential ambition –Group
Insinuation that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has jettisoned his presidential ambition for the position of vice-president is a lie from the pit of hell, […]
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Rotational presidency: Here comes another merry-go round
By Zainab Suleiman Okino In 2007 and 2011, Nigeria was practically on the edge of the precipice, due to intense wrangling over zoning of the […]
South Sudan: Buhari pledges to always extend helping hand
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Addis Ababa. In […]
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees for EFCC Sec, Board
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Buhari’s nominees for appointment as secretary and board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Police disperse protesters with tear gas in Abuja
The police dispersed, youths protesting against President Muhammadu Buhari, with tear gas, reports on social media said Friday morning. Young Nigerians took the streets in […]
Atiku urges unity, bemoans declining standard of living
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to remain united despite their current existential challenges and struggles for economic survival. He also […]
Buhari appoints new Provost for FCE Abeokuta
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Rafiu Adekola Soyele as the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, […]
‘Discover Nigeria’: Buhari to unveil iconic book
‘ President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, September 30, 2021, unveil ‘‘Discover Nigeria’’, a pictorial book on Nigeria’s history, covering the period from Independence in […]
Declare bandits terrorists, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists in order to wage total war against them including bombing […]
Buhari approves 159 new radio, television stations
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval for 159 companies, communities and institutions of higher learning to operate radio and television stations. Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission […]
Electricity Bill 2021 seeking reforms in power sector passes second reading in Senate
By Haruna Salami Electricity Bill 2021 which seeks to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2021 passed second […]
Lagos residents condemn high interest rate on telecoms data loan
Some telecommunication subscribers in Lagos on Tuesday condemned the high interest on data loan services from telecommunication operators in the country. The residents who expressed […]
INEC insists: We have adequate structures to successfully e-transmit election results
Abuja, Sept. 26, 2021 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its strongest defence of e-transmission of election results, says it has developed adequate […]
These reckless comments on 2023 presidency, By Fredrick Nwabufo
Power. It excites and incites. It can excite hope and strength, or incite tension, hate and bitterness. Why should the regional background of the next […]
Where to Wait for Buhari’s Successor, By Azu Ishiekwene
There is no greater evidence that Nigeria’s political elite are cut off from citizens than the disconnected, cold portrayals in the news headlines. While citizens […]
Senate constitutes conference committee on 2021 Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate has constituted a Conference Committee for the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The committee will meet with that of House of Representatives to […]
2 Kaduna sisters docked over assault on neighbour
Two sisters, Linda Gabriel, 32, and Grace Gabriel, 28, were arraigned on Wednesday before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating up their neighbour. […]
Osinbajo canvasses transparent, fair democratic processes in Africa
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Africans must continue to make extra efforts to ensure that elections, through the democratic process, remain transparent and fair. Osinbajo’s spokesman, […]
Kerosene, cooking gas prices increase in August – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says average price per litre paid by consumers for household kerosene increased to N400.01 in August from N397.34 in […]
IPOB sit at home, voyage of self-destruction, says Igbonine
By Chimezie Godfrey The Igbonine Socio-cultural Organization has decried the negative economic impact of the continuous sit at home order of the Indegineous People of […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
Cobbler remanded over alleged kidnap attempt
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old cobbler, Nurudeen Garba, in a correctional center for attempted kidnapping. Garba, a […]
Army Polo Association, Company host Special Tournament
As part of the activities, marking the Chief f of Naval Staff Annual Conference 2021, the Nigerian Army Polo Association, under the able leadership of […]
Buhari extols Etsu Nupe,Yahaya Abubakar at 69, hails reign of peace
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of the Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar on the occasion of his 69th birthday and 18th anniversary on the […]
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications […]