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Kawu

‘I take N21m home monthly’, Kano Senator busts lid on package of lawmakers

While blowing the lead on Nigerian lawmakers' humongous pay, Kawu said though his salary is less than N1 million monthly,…
RMAFC on Tuesday reacts to ongoing controversies over the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly.

RMAFC exposes ‘legitimate’ salaries, allowances of Senators

irst of all, I wish to state that RMAFC does not have constitutional powers to enforce compliance with proper implementation…
Cardoso

CBN re-introduces publication of key Economic Reports

The bank said the reintroduction of these reports, part of the ongoing data enhancement initiative within the CBN, aimed to…
Ladoja finally receives beaded crown in Ibadan

Ladoja finally receives beaded crown in Ibadan

Ladoja who had once rejected his elevation to the status of a monarch unlike other members of Olubadan-In Council, expressed…
CNPP demands suspension of NNPC boss, Mele Kyari, probe into subsidy scam

CNPP demands suspension of NNPC boss, Mele Kyari, probe into subsidy scam

The umbrella of body of all registered political parties and political associations in Nigeria noted that the successive pump price…
Obi

Paris Olympics: Peter Obi expresses displeasure over Team Nigeria’s performance

According to him, "This is over N136 million (about $85,000) spent on each of the 88 Nigerian contingents to the…
Gov. Ododo mourns Yakubu Muhammed

Kogi guber: Concerns raised over Supreme Court review

The court must demonstrate its commitment to transparency, fairness, and the rule of law. By serving justice in this case,…
Panic turns tragic: Man jumps to death in Lagos Canal to evade arrest

‘How 17-year-old boy was electrocuted at construction site in Lagos’

According to the woman, her brother said that her son followed her husband (his step-father), a welder by profession, to…

Paris 2024: Why Nigeria’s 4x400m men’s relay team was disqualified

However, it remains to be seen whether  Nigerian officials in Paris will appeal the decision.
Terrorists

Military neutralises 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages in one week

“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,’’ he added.
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye reacts to her sack by President Bola Tinubu from his cabinet.

Women Affairs Minister stops private event organised without permission

"This Swift response serves as a strong warning to those who might attempt to exploit the Ministry's reputation for personal…
Rivers State House of Assembly: An assembly in crisis

Confusion as 2 lawyers appear in court seeking Rivers expenditure shutdown

Justice Nwite, who adjourned the matter until Aug. 30 for hearing the motions, ordered parties to file and respond to…
Some Northern elders advise President Tinubu to ignore mischief against his Ministers, saying they are recording remarkable achievements.

Protests: FG warns against foreign interference

“Nigeria cherishes and will continue to value the cordial relationships that happily subsist between her, your countries and organisations and…
Police read riot act in Rivers, restrict protesters to designated locations

Police read riot act in Rivers, restrict protesters to designated locations

In the early hours of Tuesday, hoodlums in the guise of #Endbadgovernance protesters blocked the Obiri-Ikwerre flyovers Axis, the ever-busy…
Nigerian Army says a soldier died after he was hit on the head with a heavy log by a mentally unbalanced individual in Ikorodu area of Lagos.

#Endbadgovernance protest: Soldier arrested over killing of 16-year old boy in Kaduna

By Ayorinde Olaokun/Abuja A soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing…
Kwara govt says 70-year-old grandmother, her son and 2 grandchildren die after consuming Amala meal in Eruda, in Olorun West LG of the State

Grandmother, son, 2 grandchildren die after amala meal in Kwara

Kwara Commissioner for Dr Amina El-Imam, told journalists on Tuesday in Ilorin that the four people fell ill and died…

Listen to Tinubu, ECOWAS urges Nigerian protesters

“The ECOWAS Commission recognises the right of citizens to peaceful protests, as guaranteed by the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on…

Hunger Protest: Normalcy returns to Lagos

Checks on major markets across the state and the state secretariat confirmed the position of the commissioner on state of…
Oshiomhole

Rice scandal: Edo PDP blasts Oshiomhole

This is even as it said that the former governor lied over allegation that the state government received 30,000 bags…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu’s broadcast: Lagos protesters meet to take decision

They called on the members of their movement to converge at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos, on Monday after…
Babangida

Babangida denies endorsing military rule

His media office in a statement  signed by Mahmud Abdullahi  said  Babangida was  committed to democratic rule and not military.
NDLEA intercepts U.S, UK bound drug consignments in baby food tins

NDLEA intercepts U.S, UK bound drug consignments in baby food tins

"No less than 36 parcels of a strong strain of cannabis concealed in six cartons of tins of branded Nestle…
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Commonwealth asked to sanction Nigeria over attacks on journalists, protesters

“In Borno State, nine Radio Ndarason Internationale staff members were reportedly arrested by security officials in Maiduguri as they were…

Protests: What we are doing to revive Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu

The president said productivity is gradually increasing in the non-oil sector, reaching new levels and taking advantage of the opportunities…
Katsina Govt imposes a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma LG, bans 'unusual gatherings' following violent turn of nationwide protests in the state.

Protest: Katsina slams 24-hour curfew on LG, bans ‘unusual gatherings’

The Spokesman of the command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu in a statement said:”we wish to dismiss the misinformation that police personnel…
Sunday

Court restricts Abuja protesters to National Stadium

Wike also submitted that the "Take it Back" Movement was threatening to invade Aso Rock.
No need for protest in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu

No need for protest in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

In a 20-minute address on Wednesday at the Governor's Office in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu said there was no need for the…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, says mercenaries have been hired to cause mayhem in Rivers during nationwide protests scheduled to begin on Thursday

We’ve uncovered plot to cause mayhem in Rivers during protest – Fubara

Fubara, according to the statement, told people at the forum that public and clandestine activities of the self-styled detractors over…
Edo

Immigration officers assault lady journalist in Edo

When the journalist told the officer she was stupid for using that expression, other officers reportedly descended on her and…
ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over…