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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State

Fayemi suspended as Ekiti APC breaks into two

Ekiti chapter of the All Progressives Congress is now split down the middle, as a faction of the party announced…

Insecurity: Visit Nigeria for genuine information, Presidency replies UK lawmakers

By Ismaila Chafe and Michael Adeshina The Presidency has reacted to a letter from United Kingdom lawmakers, legal experts, and…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

No going back on nationwide strike despite court ruling – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, on Thursday, stated that strike and protest will commence on Monday…

30 percent of Nigeria’s truck drivers fail vision test

About 30 per cent of truck drivers in Nigeria have failed vision tests conducted by the Federal Road Safety Commission.

National strike: FG, labour talks shifted till next week

The meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour over the recent hike in fuel price and electricity tariff…

Pictures from the scene of gas tanker explosion in Lagos

Ayodele Efunla A gas tanker exploded on Thursday at the Cele Bus Stop in Ifako-Ijaiye LG area of Lagos, leaving…
Ibori

Britain moves to confiscate $39m from Ibori’s lawyer Bhadresh Gohil

British prosecutors have launched an attempt to confiscate 30.8 million pounds ($39.3 million) from Bhadresh Gohil, the London lawyer who…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

No strike on Monday: Industrial court stops NLC, TUC

The National Industrial Court has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC),…

Gas tanker explodes in Lagos, many injured (Video)

A gas tanker exploded on Thursday at the Cele Bus Stop in Ifako-Ijaiye LG area of Lagos, causing many injuries…

I never asked Obaseki to return to APC – Ize-Iyamu

The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has vehemently denied press reports that he asked Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to the All…

Sadiya Umar Farouq’s secret wedding with Chief of Air Staff leaks

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq has tied the nuptial knots secretly with the Chief…

Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown caused more harm, $373b lost: Copenhagen think tank

A new analysis of the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria shows that the policy did more harm than good,…

Merciless Mission: Nigerian troops wipe out many Boko Haram commanders

Few days after Nigeria lost one of its senior military officers, Colonel D.C. Bako, in a Boko Haram ambush, Nigerian…

Updated: Ize-Iyamu never appealed to Obaseki to return to APC

The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has vehemently denied press reports that he asked Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to the All…
File: President Muhammadu Buhari departing Abuja

Buhari leaves for Guinea Bissau

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja today for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of…
NCDC boss

COVID-19 kills 2 persons in Nigeria

Two persons died of COVID-19 complications in Nigeria on Wednesday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported last night.

Jonathan hits Mali again for consultations

Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Mali to continue negotiation with key stakeholders as the troubled nation…
Oshiomhole

Edo debacle: Oshiomhole breaks silence, says I’m not down

Michael Adeshina Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has finally spoken up after the victory of…

Fuel, tariff hike: 36 Governors meet Thursday to stop NLC’s planned strike

Governors of the 36 States of the nation have fixed an emergency meeting for Thursday in a bid to stop…
Magu

I have never received bribe all my life – Magu

Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday said he has never received…

Kogi tanker tragedy: Buhari mourns, orders enforcement of safety standard

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has mourned victims of Wednesday's tanker fire in Kogi in which 23 people were burnt to…

You changed my clothes, gave me food: Obaseki praises Wike

Michael Adeshina The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for the roles…

Edo debacle: Ize-Iyamu storms Abuja, holds ‘closed door’ meeting with APC leaders

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, defeated governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State was in Abuja on Wednesday…

Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the…
File: President Muhammadu Buhari departing Abuja

Breaking: Buhari departs Abuja for Guinea Bissau. Read why

President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of…

23 people burnt to death in Kogi tanker fire

It was a black Wednesday in Kogi State as a tanker fire burnt to death 23 people, including school children,…

JUST IN: Court knocks Buhari over faulty appointment of 11 judges

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, knocked President Muhammadu Buhari for sending the names of 11 judges recommended by…
Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2020 Ondo governorship poll: Sen. Yao Akinyelure says has assurances that he will overturn the victory of his APC opponent at the appeal court

Why I didn’t team up with Akeredolu’s deputy – Eyitayo Jegede

Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has explained why he did not work with Governor Rotimi…
Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle buys 450 truckloads of food for Ramadan

Zamfara declares N37 billion missing from treasury

The Zamfara Government said it is tracking the whereabouts of over N37 billion refunds on Federal Government projects executed by…
Sen Istifanus Gyang

Plateau monarch Bulus Janka assassinated

A traditional ruler in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, Bulus Janka has been assassinated.