Year: 2018
Osinbajo to chair extended NEC on Friday
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will chair an extended National Economic Council(NEC) meeting scheduled for Dec. 14 at the Old…
Buhari appoints Suleiman Hassan as Minister of Environment
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Hassan as the Minister of Environment, following the resignation of…
Osinbajo, Gowon, Adeboye `sing’ at 2018 Presidential Christmas Carol
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed…
Minimum Wage: Governors meet President Buhari again
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has resolved to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari again over the issue of new minimum…
Fire destroys 8,000 voting machines
A fire overnight at a warehouse in Congo Kinshasa destroyed thousands of voting machines and ballot boxes that were due…
Janet Jackson finally wins place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Janet Jackson finally won her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday when the pop singer…
Hate speech, fake news greatest threats to 2019 Polls – Govt
The Federal Government has said fake news and hate speech constitute the biggest threats to the 2019 general election, and…
Expulsion of Buruji Kashamu, others from PDP illegal – Court
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday left the Peoples Democratic Party disappointed by ruling that the expulsion of…
NCS intercepts contraband worth N157m in Bauchi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (F.O.U.) Zone D, Bauchi, has seized contraband worth N156. 61 million in…
APC accuses PDP of colluding with traditional institutions for support in Sokoto
The All Progressive Party (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to…
Anambra Assembly passes 2019 appropriation bill
The Anambra House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of N157.1 billion barely one week Gov Willie…
What is our democratic next level without the Electoral amendment bill?
Those who have taken out time to read the amendment made to the electoral act would understand that anyone who…
Buhari salutes NUPENG over stable fuel supply
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday lauded the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for…
Young artist releases first single
Damilola, a young talented music act has released his first single tilted: "Street Vibez."
We’re giving attention to basic amenities lacking in Lagos Mainland – APC Rep
A federal lawmaker, Jide Jimoh has reassured the people of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency that attention is being given to…
EFCC slams 59 charges against Doyin Okupe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed 59 charges against former Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
Attempted robbery: Man bags 15 years’ imprisonment
A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere on Thursday sentenced a man, Chidiebere Nwoye, to 15 years’ imprisonment in connection…
Buhari okays 65-year retirement age for teachers
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday, said the Muhammadu Buhari administration was in support of jacking up…
Lagos sends forth 21 retired Permanent Secretaries
The Lagos State Government on Thursday sent forth 21 Permanent Secretaries (PS) who retired from the civil service between January…
SON cautions Nigerians against buying fairly used gas cylinders
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday warned Nigerians/ importers on the grave consequences of importation and use of…
Niger Assembly passes 2019 budget
Niger House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of over N164.5 billion.
Brexit: UK PM seeks EU help on deal
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, arrived Brussels on Thursday to secure the help of EU leaders in resolving the BREXIT…
FIRS: A Forceful Collector of Taxes In An Era of Poverty (1)
The chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler is a man who takes his job seriously. At every…
Africa: US to counter China, Russia influence – Bolton
US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, said his country plans to counter the rapidly expanding economic and political influence of…
2019: No Diaspora voting – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there will be no Diaspora or Out-of-Country voting for Nigerians in the 2019…
Abducted Nasarawa APC candidate regains freedom
The Police Command in Nasarawa state has confirmed the release of Mr David Ayele, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate…
Pope Francis set for fourth foreign trip
Pope Francis plans to visit Bulgaria and Macedonia from May, the Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, said on Thursday.
Saraki to Attend Launch of Trump’s Africa Strategy in Washington
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is set to attend the launch of United States of America (U.S)…
Insecurity: APC postpones Kwara governorship campaign
The Kwara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday postponed its plan to launch Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s governorship…
Drug Abuse: NGO, NDLEA, NYSC to curb menace
Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advised youths to rather than taking to drugs, they should…