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Despite Buhari’s efforts, Nigeria ranks high on TI’s corruption index

Nigeria is still a very corrupt country going by the latest ranking by Transparency International that puts the most populous…
Faleke

Yahaya Bello will be sent out soon, says Faleke

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in November 21, 2015 governorship election in Kogi State, James…

What we are doing to address Obasanjo’s concerns – Saraki

Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki, has said the 8th Senate is already taking steps to address the concerns of accountability…

We never mandated our men to marry two wives – Eritrea tells PM News

By Seun Bisuga The Eritrean government has dismissed reports in the media across the African continent that it has mandated…

National assembly members are insensitive, corrupt, says Obasanjo

Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the national assembly for not opening its N115bn ($583.8m) budget to public scrutiny,…

INEC shuffle RECs, moves Gesila Khan from Rivers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced the redeployment of nine of its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), on…

Buhari to address EU Parliament next week

President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, 3 February, the Head of the…

In Geneva, Jonathan cleverly evades questions on arms deal

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was at his dodgy best on Wednesday in Geneva Switzerland, as he parried questions over investigation…

PDP governors reject Gulak as national chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has condemned the action of Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, an aide to former President Goodluck…

In Kenya, Buhari calls for more actions against terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday in Eldoret, Kenya that the global community must resolve to act with more determination…

Finally, Femi Falana replies Okonjo-Iweala

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has finally replied former Finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala after her fiery response to his letter…

Probe demolition of Artists’ Village, Soyinka tells FG

Following last Saturday’s demolition of the Artists’ Village at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has…

Ajimobi mourns former IGP, Adewusi

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has described the death of a former Inspector-General of Police, Chief Sunday…

46 suspected cultists arrested in Benin

‎ Jethro Ibileke/Benin Forty-six members of seven cult groups who have been on the rampage in Benin City, capital of…

EFCC arraigns ex-Customs officer for N40m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 arraigned Chinyere Ekanem, a former Customs Officer and…

Oil workers abducted in Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday abducted four workers of an oil company (name withheld), along Benin/Akure…

Jubilation in Rivers as Supreme Court upholds Wike’s mandate

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Wild celebrations have broken out in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, following the Supreme Court judgement…

Edo bank robbery suspects, native doctor arrested in Kogi

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo police command has confirmed the arrest of six members of the armed robbery gang that attacked two…

Lagos miners kick against ‘stop work’ order

Sand miners in Lagos State have kicked against the stop work order issued to them by the State Ministry for…

2015 hajj stampede survivor returns to Nigeria

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the return of the last Nigerian pilgrim, Hajiya Fatima Isa, who…

Supreme Court confirms Wike as Rivers governor

Nigeria’s Supreme court has confirmed Nyesom Wike as the rightfully elected governor of Rivers state today. The apex court rubbished…
Ahmed Gulak

Gulak declares self national chairman of PDP

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday took a new dimension as Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, the…

New Kogi gov, Yahaya, makes quick appointments

The new governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has appointed Mr Edward Onoja as his Chief of staff and Alhaji…

Lassa Fever: Lagos confirms 2 dead, places 534 others under surveillance

Kazeem Ugbodaga The deadly Lassa Fever has claimed another victim in Lagos, making it two people who have died of…

Kaduna Market fire: Senator Sani donates N1m to affected traders

Femi Adi/Kaduna Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Debt and Deputy Committee Chairman, Foreign Affairs, Senator Shehu Sani on Wednesday donated…

Okowa meets NYSC team, seeks skill acquisition for corps members

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State Governor has canvassed for the training of members of the National Youths…

Rivers monarch asks youths to surrender arms within 7 days

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Following rising cases of kidnappings and other violent crimes in his community, the Paramount ruler of Rumuekpe…

Court fixes 8 February for ruling on TB Joshua’s arraignment

Henry Ojelu Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of the Lagos High Court has fixed 8 February, 2016 for ruling on two applications…

Senator Abe predicts mass defection of PDP members to APC

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District re-run…

ABU builds prototype refinery, car

Femi Adi/Kaduna Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria ‎has concluded the process of building a prototype refinery as part of its…