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Shagari’s death, end of an era — Tunde Braimoh

A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Tunde Braimoh, on Saturday described the death of former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, as the end…

Shagari lived exemplary life, used power to serve humanity – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of the first executive President of Nigeria…

Infections: Early treatment key to avoid complications – Physician

Dr. Omoye Osawende, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of a private hospital in Benin, has advised Nigerians against leaving infections…

LASIEC Chairman unveils three books written by commission’s staff

The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, has presented one of the three books written…

100 Lokoja women get welfare packages

Health, Education, Advocacy and Livelihood (HEAL) for Africa Initiative, an NGO, said on Saturday that it distributed foodstuffs to 100…

Dogara describes Shagari an icon of transparency

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said on Saturday that Nigeria had lost an “icon of…
NAICOM constitutes 2025 Recapitalisation Committee, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the NIIRA 2025.

2019: NAICOM warns against rate cutting

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Saturday, cautioned insurance operators against rate cutting in 2019.

Nigerians project rise in inflation in next 12 months — CBN report

Some Nigerians have projected rise in inflation and borrowing rates as well as naira appreciation in the next 12 months.…

High rate of unemployment, threat to national security

An agriculturist, Chief Chidike Ukoh has raised alarm over increasing unemployment in the country, saying it is capable of threatening…

Shagari: A personality worthy of emulating — Ex-envoy

Yerima Isa, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday said that former President Shehu Shagari…

2019: Group rallies support for Atiku in Nasarawa

Operation Salvage Nigeria Group, says it has declared its support for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar…
Olu Falae kicks against zoning of Nigeria's presidency

Falae mourns Shagari

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae, has described late Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second…

Shagari’s death, passage of a modest giver – Bauchi govt

Bauchi State Government on Saturday commiserated with Nigerians over the death of former President Shehu Shagari, describing him as a…

Shagari: His counsel on national issues will be missed — Okowa

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said on Saturday that Nigeria would greatly miss the late former President Shehu Shagari’s regular…

Shagari, detribalized, patriotic leader – Sen Utazi

Sen Chukwuka Utazi, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, has described late former Nigeria’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari as…

Obasanjo extols late Shehu Shagari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday extolled the late former president, Shehu Shagari’s role in Nigeria’s pre- and post-independence politics.

Army calls for cordial relationship with Sokoto communities

The Nigerian Army has called for a mutually beneficial and cordial relationship between the armed forces and all category of…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

INEC tasked on PVCs collection

Mr Adekunle Olokode, Chairman, Harmony Community Development Association (CDA), Sabo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission…
ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit to Sierra Leone

Bribery: Sierra Leone arrests ex-defence minister, deputy

A former Sierra Leone defence minister and his deputy have been arrested as part of a crackdown by President Julius…
PDP, APC

APC mourns death of PDP supporters

The All Progressives Congress has condoled with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members…

Rain of tributes as Shagari takes final bow 2pm today

A flood of tributes poured Friday night as the news of the death of Nigeria’s Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu…

Boko Haram: Future of millions of children and women at risk in Nigeria -UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has accused the Boko Haram terrorists’ factions of carrying out grave atrocities against children…

Witness in Air Marshal Badeh’s trial forfeits N263m

A prosecution witness in the N3.9 billion fraud trial of late Air Marshal Alex Badeh, has forfeited N263 million to…

Dangote not a member of APC campaign council – Presidency

The Presidency says Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is not a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cannot, and…

I will not stop fighting corruption, we must secure Nigeria – Buhari

Nigeria’s President, Retired General Muhammadu Buhari vowed on Friday to go tougher on corruption if he is re-elected in the…
UN chief frowns at arrest of observers in Zimbabwe’s election

DRC General elections: U.N Secretary-General sues for peace

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to work…
File photo: Ebola workers in action at DRC

Ebola: Death toll in DRC hits 357

Death toll, arising from outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has risen to 357 of which…

We will continue the siege on Melaye’s house until he surrenders himself – Police

The Nigeria Police said its personnel currently at Sen. Dino Melaye’s residence were there to effect the lawmaker’s arrest over…

SDP Crisis: Jerry Gana team defies Falae, set to begin campaign

The Prof. Jerry Gana Presidential Campaign Team, known as G19, says it is going ahead with its planned commencement of…

How the Air Force flushed out Boko Haram from Baga

Nigerian Air Force has given a detailed account of how the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and…