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Imo Deputy Speaker, Onyekanma resigns

Imo State Deputy Speaker, Okey Onyekanma, on Tuesday resigned his portfolio.

Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Chairman is dead

The Chairman, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Abdulfatai Oyesanya, is dead

Uzodinma harvests lawmakers in Imo Assembly, PDP loses 4 members

Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress can now boast of nine members in the state assembly as…

Bill for Delta indigenes scales through second reading

The Delta State Local Content Agency Bill, 2019, which makes it compulsory for companies and contractors operating in the state…

Gale of defection hits Imo Assembly, 9 lawmakers move to APC

Nine lawmakers in Imo State House of Assembly have reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Supreme Court ends APC’s Jime’s dream, endorses Ortom’s election

Nigeria's apex court on Tuesday ended the dream of Emmanuel Jime of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of becoming governor,…

Saraki battles to reclaim properties from EFCC in court

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, in an application filed before a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, is…

Photo News: Dino Melaye flaunts new mansion

Ousted Senator, Dino Melaye has showcased his new mansion on Instagram and Twitter.

Atiku owing me too, never handled GOTEL money: John Chiahemen

John Chiahemen, the man former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar accused of disappearing with the N150m meant for the operation of his…

Lagos-Ibadan rail no longer feasible – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has announced that completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line by April 2020 is no longer feasible. 

Fani-Kayode, Church of Satan in hot battle of wits

Nigeria's former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has engaged the Church of Satan in a battle of wits on twitter.

Court remands Mama Boko Haram in prison

A Federal High Court in Maiduguri has remanded Aisha Wakil a.k.a Mama Boko Haram in prison after being arraigned on…

Amotekun Protest: Police take over Gani Fawehinmi Park (UPDATED)

Armed mobile policemen, have taken over Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, proposed venue for a protest code-named "Amotekun Solidarity…

Photos: Commercial bus on fire in Lagos

A commercial bus has caught fire at Alaromi area of Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Soyinka at war with Balarabe Musa over Amotekun

Nigeria's Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has blasted former impeached Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa over his comment…

Malabu scandal: Adoke, others go on trial today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…

Lagos issues illegal occupants of Jankara market ultimatum to quit

The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site.

Malami sends bitter pill to Makinde over sacked council chairmen

Mr Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has sent a bitter pill to Governor Seyi Makinde…

Imo APC supporters counter PDP rally, monarchs, others visit Uzodinma

Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has decried the nationwide protest organised by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), rejecting the Supreme…

Supreme Court: Buhari sends an appeal to grouchy PDP

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the opposition parties not to disparage the entire political system whenever court verdicts are unfavourable.
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu reacts to allegation that he contributed $300,000 to buy PDP Obaseki/Shaibu governorship ticket in 2020.

Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu must retrace steps – NANS

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu to…

Buhari requests Britain’s help on Diezani, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested for the cooperation of the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom in the investigation…

Edo PDP disowns senator for attending Obaseki’s Town Hall Meeting

By Jethro lbileke The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State, has disowned a member of the party, Senator Daisy…
Hike in Electricity tariffs to take effect July 1.

Boko Haram plunges Maiduguri into darkness

Maiduguri, capital of Borno State has been plunged into darkness since 17 January, after Boko Haram insurgents destroyed its connection…

Assembly Clerk in detention over N220m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is investigating Mr. Torese Agena, Clerk of the Benue State House of Assembly…

Pipeline explosion: Sanwo-Olu orders security operatives to hunt down perpetrators

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered security operative to hunt down vandals whose action led to the pipeline explosion…

Real reason I ordered closure of borders – Buhari 

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has given real reason he ordered the closure of the nation's borders against West African neighbours.

More trouble for Adoke: FG files fresh 42-count charge 

The Federal Government has filed a fresh 42-count charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,…

Supreme Court quenches Useni’s ambition

The Supreme Court on Monday ended the ambition of Jeremiah Useni, a former military junta, to become Governor of Plateau…
PDP reschedules its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from Oct 24 to Nov. 28 over Nov 16, 2024 Ondo governorship election

Case closed: Mohammed is authentic Governor of Bauchi – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday declared that Senator Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is duly elected governor…