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N658bn is the debt Nigerian states owe but the profit one man made in a day

Nigeria’s 36 states have estimated their total indebtedness, including salaries owed workers at N658 billion, about $3.3 billion. The money…

I’ll stop kidnapping, other crimes in Imo, says Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has vowed to keep kidnappers out of business as the government will continue to demolish…

Northern monarchs promise to support Buhari on security, economy

Traditional rulers from the 19 Northern states on Tuesday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, to pledge…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N409.3bn for May

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs Anastasia Nwaobia, on Tuesday said that N409.3 billion was shared among the Federal,…

Kashamu afraid of death, aborts flight over minor problem

Prince Buruji Kashamu, the Ogun east senator, wanted in the United States, may appear to be a tough guy, mounting…

Disunited APC: Senate yet to fill remaining leadership positions

The disagreement among Senators on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), continued on Tuesday following their inability to fill…

US, others will help us recover stolen funds, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Abuja that his administration has received firm assurances of cooperation from the United States…

Governors to Buhari: Pay us money FG owes us

Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, said on Tuesday that state governments were not asking for financial bailout from the Federal…

Unpaid Salaries: Bayelsa LG workers to begin strike on Wednesday

Local government workers in Bayelsa on Tuesday resolved to embark on a three-day warning strike on Wednesday over non-payment of…

I’ll not slash salaries, down-size workforce, says Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday said his administration had no intention to down-size its workforce or slashing workers’…

House of Reps to adopt e-voting, says Dogara

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said on Tuesday that electronic voting would be a regular feature in…

Buhari reaffirms Nigeria’s support for peace in Middle East

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja pledged that Nigeria will continue to support all efforts aimed at the peaceful resolution…

Saraki appoints Chief of Staff, Special Advsier on media

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday appointed Senator Isa Galadu as his chief of staff and Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu…

Court registrar denies defrauding Bamaiyi

Henry Ojelu Oluronke Rosolu, a court registrar accused of conspiring with others to defraud the former Chief of Army Staff,…

Boko Haram: Buhari to visit Cameroon, discuss strategies

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja accepted an invitation from President Paul Biya to visit Cameroon at his earliest…

I’ll recover billions of dollars in three months, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government will recover funds stolen by the past politicians and bureaucrats of the…

Buhari warns Govs that “Days of impunity, fiscal recklessness are over”

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja assured State Governors that the days of impunity, lack of accountability, and fiscal recklessness…

We’ve set up ad hoc committee to redress NASS budget, says Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has confirmed that the senate has set up an ad hoc committee to review the budget…

I’ll protect women’s rights, says Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday pledged his commitment to vigorously pursue programmes that would guarantee and protect…

Kashamu Vs NDLEA: Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings

Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, on Tuesday affirmed the order of the court issued…

Lagos Assembly to investigate death of fire fighter

Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly, Southwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the death of an…

2015 Election: Aeroland Battles Yayi At Tribunal

Henry Ojelu The People Democratic Party, PDP candidate for the Lagos-West Senatorial election, Mr Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland,…

Buhari, governors meet to discuss unpaid salaries, other matters

President Muhammadu Buhari is presently meeting with governors to discuss the state of the nation with the nagging unpaid salaries…

Oil Subsidy: Enugu residents call for overhaul of refineries

A cross section of Enugu residents have called on the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul refineries…
Court grants EFCC interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts being investigated for unauthorized dealing in forex exchange, others

N27M: Fraudster cons woman, 81, bags 3-yearjail term

Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on Monday June 22, 2015, convicted and sentenced one Emmanuel…

Kidnap: Police arrest Kogi politician, 44 others

The police have arrested a politician in Kogi state along with 44 others suspected to have connection with kidnapping, armed…

Ambode, Al-Makura urge NASS to pass Disability Bill

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and his Nasarawa counterpart, Alhaji Umaru Al-makura, on Monday urged the National Assembly (NASS)…

Laolu Akande appointed Osinbajo’s spokesman

Laolu Akande, United State of America-based journalist has been appointed as spokesperson to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president of…

Change is not going to be an easy process, says Osinbajo

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria on Monday called on Nigerians to be patient and keep faith with the…

Empty treasury, a disgrace to Nigeria, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday stated that he inherited an empty treasury while decrying the huge debts owed by Nigeria…