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Obasa Condoles With Senator Mamora Over Mom’s Death

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has sent a message of condolence to…

Ganduje should slash own salary too, says APC chieftain

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abba Anas, has called on Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to cut his…
2023 election: I have a lot of fears, says Atahiru Jega

Why I appointed VCs as returning officers – Jega

Prof. Attahiru Jega, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said that university vice-chancellors were appointed returning officers during the last…

Saraki moves to reduce NASS allowances, inaugurates committee

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has moved to reduce the allowances of National Assembly members by constituting a committee to draw…

We’re committed to fighting corruption, says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday reiterated the present administration’s commitment to fighting corruption. Osinbajo said this in Lagos at…

Kidney disease accounts for 20% deaths in Nigerian hospitals

Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi of the Department of Nephrology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, said about 20 per cent of deaths…

Oyegun should resign immediately, says APC Watchdog

The All Progressives Congress Leadership Watchdog (ALW) has called for the immediate resignation of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the national chairman…

Vacancy at Presidency: Couple defraud professor of $38,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned a couple, Prince Alphonsus Mbakwe and his wife, Mrs Florence Mbakwe…

Man, 40, beats up 71-year old woman over missing phone

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 40-year old man, Ikechukwu Offor has been arrested and charged before Magistrate’s Court, Ejigbo, for allegedly beating…

Wike set to demote traditional rulers

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly is set to deliberate on the executive bill forwarded to it…

S.Africa boost operations with Nigeria, sets up visa office in PH

The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Louis Mngani, says visa office established in Port Harcourt is to boost…

APC condemns Saraki, Dogara, says it stands on its list

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what transpired in both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja.…

Army deserter arrested for armed robbery in Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin An army deserter, simply identified as Lance Corporal Adegoke, has been arrested for armed robbery in Benin, Edo…

N19.2bn: Sylva faces fresh corruption charges

The romance between former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC seems to…

Obama to host Buhari 20 July

United States President, Barack Obama, will welcome his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari to Washington next month, the White House announced…

Before Bola Tinubu is Crucified

By Remi Oyeyemi “Even among thieves, there is honour.” – Professor Wole Soyinka “Though, force can protect in emergency, only…

Ambode sets up taskforce to deal with Apapa gridlock

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has declared zero tolerance against indiscriminate parking of articulated trucks on roads in Apapa…

Buhari’s ministerial list suffers fresh hitch

With the Senate announcing an adjournment till 21 July, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list will have to be delayed for…

Restless Reps join Senators on month-long recess

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a cue from the Senate and also adjourned till 21 July. Speaker…

Gunmen shoot NMA chairman

Yusuf Muhammed Three armed men suspected to be hired assassins on Wednesday shot the Chairman of the Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos chapter…

Dogara adjourns House after a rowdy session

The crisis over who occupied the position of principal officers in the National Assembly among members of the majority All…

Saraki rubbishes APC, names Ndume senate leader

Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki during plenary on Thursday named Senator Ali Ndume as Senate Leader and Bala Ibn Na’Allah…

South Africa threatens ICC withdrawal over al-Bashir controversy

The South African government on Thursday threatened to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after a row over the…
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Borno denies reports on Chibok School Principal

The Borno State government on Thursday denied an online media report on the alleged nomination of Mrs Asabe Kwambura, the…

Selection Of AGF: Group Wants Buhari To Sack HOSF

Taiwo Adelu A group, Center For Anti-Corruption Advocacy, has called for the sack of Head of Service of the Federation…

Tribunal To Consider Ambode’s Objection Against Agbaje’s Petition

Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Ikeja will Friday decide on whether to hear the preliminary…

Dogara Adjourns Till 21 July After Rowdy Session

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The crisis over who occupied the position of principal officers in the National Assembly among members of the…

Buhari and the Lessons of June 9th

By SKC Ogbonnia/Texas The events since the inauguration of Nigeria’s 8th National Assembly are not trending exactly like the making…

House of Commotion: Reps fight over election of Principal Officers

The House of Representatives descended into full blown crisis Thursday as rancorous members disrupted its session and engaged themselves over…

Japan executes convict, 12th under premier Abe

Japan on Thursday confirmed the execution of one death-row inmate by hanging, in the first execution since August, bringing the…