Politics

TheNational Broadcasting Commission (NBC) board has accused Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed of amending the country’s broadcasting code alone without due consultation.  Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, chairman of National …

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has launched an online television that will henceforth propagate his social and political activities. The event took place at the Five Star Bristol Palace Hotel, …

A yet-to-be-identified woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver at Okpoko junction, Onitsha in Anambra state on Wednesday August 12.  Confirming the incident, the public education officer of the Anambra State Command …

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that certain world powers have refused to sell weapons to the Nigerian government to prosecute the war against the Boko Haram …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced that it will henceforth sanction broadcast stations over messages that “insult” Nigerian leaders and elders. In the letter dated August 3 and signed …

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has placed one year suspension on the 12 Igwes who went on an ill-advised trip to Abuja without consultation or approval from …

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress’ in Edo State, pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has bagged a chieftaincy title in Auchi land.  Ize-Iyamu was on Wednesday unveiled as the ‘Itsemakhona’ of …

BBNaija lockdown housemate, Lucy, tendered an apology to her fellow housemate, Nengi, following their clash last Sunday, August 9. The duo were enmeshed in a shouting match shortly after the eviction …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned African youths to note  that leadership position would not come their way until they “squeeze older generation out of office”. Obasanjo also advised the …

Obadiah Mailafia, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that he is ready to lay down his life for his country like Nelson Mandela after …

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, Wednesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to allow ‘responsible citizens’ to carry guns such as AK47 to prevent criminals from …

The United Kingdom has officially gone into recession for the first time after 11 years following a  20.4% fall in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The corona virus pandemic, lock-down is …

The National Broadcasting Commission has begun moves to penalise a radio station, Nigeria Info, over a recent comment made by a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, …

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has blasted the Nigerian government, saying politicians and the political institutions have failed Nigerians. Ortom, was speaking on Wednesday August 12, during the International Youth celebration …

Mr. Andrew Momodu, a former aide to the former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has defected to the PDP, even as he pledged the sum of N5 million to support …

A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Obadiah Mailafia on Wednesday honoured the invitation of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) over his comment that …

A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement signed by his wife, Arese Carrington. He was aged 90. She wrote: “It …

Muhammad Babandede, the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that they will be reciprocating travel bans and restrictions on Nigeria by any country. The Immigration CG who said this …

Three lawmakers have been suspended from Kaduna state house of assembly for 9 months, following the adoption of the report of the committee which investigated the fracas that occurred during its …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N8.49 billion for the procurement of 12 items for the testing of coronavirus pandemic by the Nigeria Centre for Disease …

Former Presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri has reacted to report of DSS’ invitation to former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Mailafia Obadiah …

Barely two weeks after the Imo State House of Assembly went on recess, the symbol of authority, mace is alleged to have gone missing. the news was that the Assembly …

The Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday distributed about 400 motorcycles, 150 generators, and other empowerment kits to people of the district. Kalu, a former Abia …

President Muhammadu Buhari has described Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east as “mere scavengers desperate for food”. Speaking at a virtual meeting in the presidential villa on Tuesday, Buhari said …

The National Assembly members from Cross River state are astonished that Fani Kayode can get so ballistic on a matter, he knows nothing about. He throws tantrums at the people …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from Coronavirus. This was disclosed by the Minister this morning. According to him; By the very special grace of God my …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday disclosed that it’s Committee on Public Accounts is not investigating the office of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as insinuated in some quarters. …

The Ondo State Government on Tuesday inaugurated the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Operation Amotekun. A few months ago the bill setting up the security agency was …

The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Oke, is dead. Oke, who is serving his second term in the council died early Wednesday, 12 …

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS/PASTOR IZE-IYAMULEGAL TEAM (2020) B/APC/CLT/20 12th August, 2020 ABUDU GANIYU AUDU DID NOT GIVE FALSE INFORMATION TOINEC AND IS DULY QUALIFTED TO SEEK ELECTION AS DEPUTYGOVERNOR OF EDO …

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has alleged that some politicians have been exploiting insecurity for personal gains. The Zamfara State Governor who said this at the Special Army Super Camp …

Former Minister of Aviation and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode has threatened to dump the party alongside Governor Ben Ayade and many others, if the party structure in Cross …

The Ojirua of Irrua in Edo State, HRH Williams Okuagban, Momodu II, has condemned Governor Godwin Obaseki over last week’s invasion and vandalism of the state’s House of Assembly complex. …

Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) popularly known as DSS, has summoned Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) after he disclosed Monday that …

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has announced that the federal government will be assisting states in recovering the backlog of stamp duty …

Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate for the US 2020 presidential elections. Biden’s campaign announced on Tuesday August 11 that the former California …

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Obadiah Mailafiya has revealed that a northern governor is the commander of dreaded terror sect, Boko Haram. Mailafiya, who was …

An Ondo State High Court has halted the suspension of the lawmaker representing Eseodo constituency, Hon Success Torhukerhijo from Ondo state house of assembly.  Though he was suspended for an alleged misconduct, …

Ayo Fayose, says if he becomes President of Nigeria, he would send former President Olusegun Obasanjo back to prison. Speaking in an interview with PlusTV, Fayose who has never hidden his …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial Districts and Imo North Senatorial District bye-elections for 31 October. Other bye-elections scheduled to hold in …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Monday reacted to a statement from the opposition camp, APC, which tagged Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki “an ingrate”. The Chairman of the …

Governor Aminu Masari has banned non-government organisations (NGOs) from going into any of the internally-displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Katsina state The Katsina state Governor who noted that the state government …

Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday morning that Russia has registered the world’s first vaccine against coronavirus. He says the vaccine is effective in forming immunity against the deadly pathogen which …

The former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Fani Kayode has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to investigate the allegation made against Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) by a fmr. Head …

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting some representatives of the Nigerian Governors Forum and security chiefs inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of …

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to exercise more patience in his administration’s fight against insecurity. The President made this known in a statement released on Monday August 10, …

US President, Donald Trump has denied reports the White House inquired about getting his face carved onto Mount Rushmore alongside past US presidential greats but has suggested that it “sounds …

The Federal government has directed civil servants on levels 12 and 13 to immediately resume work. The workers have been working from home since March this year due to the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will proceed to the supreme court for a final judgement on whether it has the powers to deregister political parties. INEC said …

The President of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum. In this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, he speaks on the controversy over zoning for the 2023 presidential election, Southern Kaduna crisis and other …