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Yobe Governor not defecting, Aide clears air

Military opens up on deadly terrorists’ attack on Yobe governor’s convoy

Giving more insights into the incident on Monday, the Defence Headquarters said troops of 29 Task Force Brigade foiled the…
Kogi governorship: A Post Mortem

Kogi governorship: A Post Mortem

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, won the election with a landslide. According to figures…
Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi clashes with Chidi Lloyd boss of Emohua LG over kidnapping incidents in his council area.

Chief Judge, LG boss clash over resurgence of kidnappings in Rivers

Lloyd had in recent interviews linked resurgence of kidnappings in the Emohua local government axis of the East-West road to…
Lagos demolishes three-storey building in Ebute-Metta, marks 42 others for demolition

Lagos demolishes three-storey building in Ebute-Metta, marks 42 others for demolition

Oki also stated that the demolition exercise was ongoing as all the buildings marked for demolition would be removed to…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu’s interview on Sky News: ‘Japa’ syndrome still an issue in Nigeria

Well, it is still an issue, but that is why we are here and that is why I am having this…
President Tinubu commends George Weah for accepting defeat

President Tinubu commends George Weah for accepting defeat

Tinubu also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people. The Nigerian leader enjoined Boakai to unite…
In one week of 2024 to remember, President Tinubu made pivotal and landmark decisions which have been widely applauded.

Tinubu stops remittance of universities ’ 40% IGR to FG

Tinubu made the announcement at the 75th Anniversary and 2023 Convocation ceremonies of the University of Ibadan on Tuesday
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau meets Muslim leaders over hijack of nationwide protest for looting public and private assets by hoodlums in the State

Gov. Mutfwang distances self from $5m bribe allegation against judges

Mutfwang, however, called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, identify and apprehend those responsible for…
Lawal

Appeal Court judgment: Gov Lawal sues for calm in Zamfara

“I want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm, our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict.
Gov. Yusuf sends important message to APC's Gawuna after Supreme Court verdict

Appeal court judgment: APC, NNPP leaders sign peace accord in Kano

The State Secretary of APC, Ibrahim Zakari- Sarina and the NNPP Deputy Chairman, South, Ibrahim Dahu, made the vow before…
APC

33-year-old teacher who defeated former Yobe Speaker defects to APC

Majakura, who was also the only PDP legislator in the Yobe House of Assembly, officially joined APC on Thursday.
NBA explains why it will not recognize Justice Olayinka Afolabi appointed as Acting Chief Judge of Osun State by Gov. Ademola Adeleke

Gov. Adeleke defies court order, approves suspension of Osun CJ

Adeleke approved the suspension despite the order by the National Industrial Court stopping him or anyone from removing the Osun…
Lagos pays N16.3m compensation to land-owning families for acquisition of land for LACE project

Lagos pays N16.3m compensation to land-owning families for acquisition of land for LACE project

Paying the compensation to the land-owning families, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, said the payment is of great significance…
Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies

Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies

The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the death of the lecturer was an unpalatable incident.
Akabio

Call off strike, Senate tells Labour

He said it was worrisome that most of the demands of the labour on the strike were not targeted at…
Rally

UPDATED: FG locked in crucial meeting with NLC, TUC over nationwide strike

The federal government of Nigeria is currently meeting with the executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, over the ongoing…
EFCC probes claim by musician, Oladipupo Oladimeji (a.k.a Oladips), that its operatives extorted N10m when he was detained by the agency

Nigerian rapper Oladips is dead

Rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji popularly known as Oladips has passed away
Francesca Chiejina, a world-class soprano, speaks about why she dumped medicine for classical music, her Kobo Arts Foundation among others

Why I dumped medicine for classical music – Francisca Chiejina

Francesca Chiejina is a personification of determination and grit. When her father took her to the Musical Society of Nigeria…
Francesca Chiejina, the Nigerian-American soprano is wowing the world with her distinct a voice that can send the insomniac to sleep

From medicine to music: How Francesca Chiejina is taking the world by storm

That Francesca is pretty lucky, happy and fulfilled is not an exaggeration. This reluctant soprano who started her musical training…
Atiku

Atiku knocks INEC; calls for merger of opposition parties to dislodge APC

“We have all seen how the APC is increasingly turning Nigeria into a dictatorship of one party. If we don’t…
INEC says figures on IReV not manipulated

Alleged manipulation of accreditation data on IReV unfounded – INEC

Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, in a statement said the commission's attention…
Nigerian woman Helen Williams creates world’s longest wig

Nigerian woman Helen Williams creates world’s longest wig

According to GWR, Helen spent 11 days and over two million naira (£2,031; $2,493) making the wig.
Samanja is dead

Death of Samanja, a painful loss – Tinubu

The President described the death of the popular thespian as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the country through…
Tinubu says his administration will implement minimum wage this year

Tinubu sets agenda for Uzodimma, Diri, Ododo on election victory

The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and…
Jonathan

Jonathan, West African Elders return to Liberia for presidential run-off

The run-off is between incumbent President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai, a fallout of the October 12 election,…
Driver who crushed two LAWMA sweepers surrenders to police

Driver evading arrest crushes two LAWMA street sweepers to death

The driver was said to be evading arrest from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) officers when he ran…
2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

Rivers: Wanted cult kingpin 2 Baba- led gang kills 5 people, vows to kill more

According to sources, 2 Baba who has a total bounty of N101 million placed on his head by Governor Siminalayi…
INEC

Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo: INEC Chairman threatened with legal actions

SERAP urged him to “identify, arrest, name and shame suspected perpetrators and their sponsors of these grave human rights crimes,…
One of the INEC LG collation Officers announced that the Youth Corp member was missing at the Collation Centre for Imo governorship election

Imo election: Corps member missing with BVAS, result sheets

Olaleye while presenting the result for Mbaitolu Local Government, disclosed that the unnamed Corps member who served as ad hoc…
NLC urges FG to find solution to the cash crunch in the country, says it is shameful, and capable of undermining the confidence in banking,

NLC cautioned against partisan politics

“We advise the NLC leadership to desist from using its membership for personal gains. To antagonize the Federal Government because…