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Put leaders on their toes, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians

Eromosele Ebhomele Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday urged Nigerians to learn to keep leaders…

Lagos taskforce impounds 1,576 Okadas

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos state Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences unit says it has seized 1,576 commercial motorcycle…

#NigeriaAt55: Cooperate with govt at all levels, Ambode urges Nigerians

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged Nigerians and Lagosians to cooperate with their respective government at…

Nigeria not a failed state, says TUC

The organised labour in the country has said that Nigeria was not a failed state irrespective of the myriad of…

Probe N80bn Victims Support Fund initiated by Jonathan, SERAP tells Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an investigation into the Victims Support Funds initiative launched by the…

#NigeriaAt55: Unhappy birthday for victims of bomb blasts – SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has described the 55th anniversary of independence today as “unhappy birthday for hundreds of…

#NigeriaAt55: We must join hands to build Nigeria, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its numerous challenges with…

Independence Day: El-Rufai declares state of emergency in Education sector

Femi Adi/Kaduna As Nigerians across the country celebrate 55 years of independence, Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai declared a…

Buhari, Osinbajo, others witness colourful Nigeria at 55

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja held a low key celebration to mark the nation’s 55th independence anniversary. The…

Fayose cancels independence celebration in Ekiti

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as stadium parades usually held…

Non-indigenes canvass support for Timipre Sylva

Ahead of the December 5 governorship election in Bayelsa, non-indigenes in the state has been urged to vote for Chief…

#NigeriaAt55: Aregbesola commends Nigerians for sustaining democracy

As Nigeria celebrate its 55th Independence Anniversary, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has commended Nigerians on their efforts and sacrifices…

Independence: Nigeria holds great promise, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In spite of the failures of the past and the challenges of the present, Nigeria still holds promise…

Amosun sends names of 16 commissioners, 20 aides to Ogun Assembly

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of ogun state, southwest Nigeria, has forwarded a list of 16 Commissioner nominees to the…

Ajimobi to Nigerians: support anti-corruption war

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the anti-corruption war of President…

I only steal in the day time- suspect

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 27-year-old man caught while stealing inside a medical doctor’s house has confessed that he was not a…

Place special tax on luxury goods, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday in Abuja advised the Federal Government to levy special tax on imported luxury…

Why appointment of Ministers was delayed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his delay in the appointment of ministers was partly caused by the manner in…

Impatience is not a virtue, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged his countrymen to be patient after he submitted his ministerial nominees to the…

Full Text: Buhari delivers moving speech to Nigerians at 55

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no problems should stop Nigerians from celebrating October 1, its Independence Day. Buhari who…

Buhari picks Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi on #TheList

The suspense and drama that trailed the much-anticipated ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari seems to have come to a…

Amnesty for Boko Haram, as Nigerian military sets up committee

The Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that in accordance with a presidential directive, it has inaugurated a national committee…

Boko Haram poisoning water sources in villages- Nigerian Army

Nigerian military said information reaching its Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole indicates that Boko Haram terrorists have now resorted to…

Independence: IGP places policemen on red alert

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, says the police have been placed on red alert as the nation…

Audu, Faleke begin guber campaign in Kogi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its governorship campaign in Kogi with a call on the electorate to vote…

Lagos businessman faces criminal charge

AKIN KUPONIYI A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has adjourned till 8 October, 2015, the arraignment of…

Ministerial List: We are still waiting for Buhari, says Melaye

The Senate is yet to receive the list of ministers from the President even as Nigerians were expecting the list…

Tinubu, Adebule, others decry dearth of women in govt

Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr…

APC greets Nigerians as nation turns 55

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 55th independence anniversary, to…

Independence Anniversay: Buhari to address Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 1, 2015, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities…