Politics

Former Aviation Minister, Yahaya Bello, has described as ”absurd” the idea that Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, should not run for the presidency. Bello who is a member of the APC …

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has confirmed an attack on its facility in Damasak, Borno State, on Saturday. The attack will force the UN to reduce its …

After exhaustive discussions on the current security challenges in the South East and with valuable contributions from participants at the first South East security summit in Owerri on this day …

Kogi Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja has slammed Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore over his prayer for his daughter, Oma Onoja who matriculated on Friday April 9. Sowore had prayed for the …

The O’odua Peoples Congress, OPC, yesterday, lampooned former the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau (retd) for comparing the OPC as the dreaded Boko Haram, saying the former …

The People’s Democratic Party’s congress for north west zone has ended in chaos in Kaduna. A chaotic scene was recorded after supporters of major contenders for the position of National Vice Chairman of …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said Nigeria is in a huge financial trouble. Speaking at a programme in the state on Thursday, the governor said the federal allocation for …

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce says he has put some deposit on a yet-to-be manufactured Lucid electric car. The former Bayelsa East lawmaker who uploaded pictures of the car to Twitter on …

The Lagos state government has eased the restrictions on social and event centres.  In the new guidelines released today April 9 by Uzamat Akinbile Yusuff, the commissioner for tourism, arts …

John Campbell says it is unlikely for Nigeria to get technical and financial support from the US in its war against terror until the country addresses alleged human rights abuses …

The immediate past Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdul-Rahman Dambazau (rtd), on Friday said the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are extremist groups like …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria cannot stop burrowing, especially when it is necessary as it is part of fiscal responsibility. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin …

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai, has spoken against the payment of ransom to kidnappers, saying he won’t involve in such even if his son is kidnapped. El-rufai said …

The White House has released official portraits of US president Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.  Chief official White House photographer, Adam Schultz, who shared the image on Friday, …

Senate President Ahmed Lawan has described the recent attacks on public assets in Imo state as an attempt to distract the government, saying such actions can lead to insurgency. In …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has placed a ban on a planned meeting of some Igbo residents in the Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state over fears that …

The Imo state government has accused a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, of being the mastermind of the recent attacks on some state-owned facilities in Owerri, the state …

The Senate Committee on Health has faulted the strike embarked upon by resident doctors, asking Nigerians to hold the doctors responsible if any patient dies on account of the strike. …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, stated that local government administration was getting worse in Nigeria, adding that the survival rests on divine intervention. He lamented that most of the councils …

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has called on Nigerian leaders to exercise restraint in their utterances in the current circumstances facing the country. A communique issued at the end of …

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Thursday, narrated how he escaped death in the plane crash that claimed the life of the former Military administrator of the state, late …

The Lagos State Government is set to divert the traffic on Adegbola Street, Ikeja for 15 months, commencing from Sunday 11th April, 2021, in readiness for the construction of Ikeja Overpass, …

He stated this on Thursday at the presentation of “The Making of The Nigerian Flagship: A Story of The Guardian,” a book by The Guardian newspaper. Osinbajo, who expressed concern …

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that poverty and injustice were fuelling insecurity in the country. On the insecurity in Imo State, Okorocha advised the state …

Bukola Saraki, President of the 8th Senate, has condemned the “unenlightened propaganda” by Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). A statement by Saraki’s media aide, Oluwole …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution and reconstitution of the Governing Councils of the University of Ibadan, University of Port Harcourt, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and …

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara state, has described the protests against the medical vacation of President Muhammadu Buhari in London, UK, as an attack on the north.In March, the president …

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Thursday raked in N95 million at the launch of her book, titled, “Aisha Buhari, Being Different”. The book written by Senior Special Assistant …

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said that bandits terrorising Nigeria have lost their rights to life under the constitution and must be wiped out. El-Rufai disclosed this during …

First Lady Aisha Buhari has explained her decision to receive treatment at a private clinic when she rejected the idea of going to London… First Lady Aisha Buhari has explained …

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister has hinted on the impact of the purported presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the agitation for …

The House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a bill seeking to compel the Armed Forces and paramilitary organizations to permit Muslim female officers to wear the Islamic veil, commonly known …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is taking a short rest in London, United Kingdom. This is contained in his letter on Thursday to King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, King of …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said First Lady Aisha Buhari has been a worthy partner to the current administration. The Vice President was physically present at a book launch …

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has described first lady, Aisha Buhari, as a voice of conscience calling politicians to be their better selves. Tinubu stated …

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its earlier plans for a 3-day warning strike and peaceful protest scheduled to commence today, Thursday, over alleged plans by the state government …

President Muhammadu Buhari is not among the dignitaries at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja, venue of the book launch of Aisha, his wife. The book, “Aisha Buhari, …

Kano indigenes should get more federal jobs than other states “Kano has a population triple or four times of some states, therefore, should be given a higher consideration in terms …

Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige has said that he didn’t know that doctors in the country were still being paid N5000 hazard allowance until the COVID-19 pandemic.  Recounting how he and …

Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana has alleged that there is no government at the federal level in Nigeria. Gana who said this as he returned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) …

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, who has been in an acting capacity, as the substantive Chief Judge of the High Court of Federal …

Hassan Garban Kauye Farawa, Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano state has appointed 55 Special Advisers and Assistants. Farawa who said the appointment is in line with the mission …

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said aggrieved politicians sponsored Monday attacks in the state. Uzodinma spoke on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. gunmen on Monday …

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state has joined the call for adecentralised policing system.  Speaking at the 2nd Annual Colloquium of the Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development …

Senator Shehu Sani, has said that it is not advisable to travel in vehicles carrying the inscription of a church or a mosque or a religious organization. He shared this …

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has denied filing a lawsuit challenging the Nigerian citizenship of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Malami said this …

Taraba State Government under the leadership of Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku is yet to settle the ongoing impasse with the organized labour, another set of workers have again taken it …

A huge billboard of Aisha Buhari has been spotted today in Abuja ahead of the launch of her book.  The wife of the President has mobilised 12 Nigerian billionaire businessmen for …

The outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has handed over to his successor Usman Alkali Baba. The ceremony took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Adamu handed over …