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Governor Wike (right) receives a plaque from COAS, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru during the latter's courtesy call at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Wike tells Attahiru that his predecessor, Tukur Buratai, was grossly partisan

‘Your predecessor, Buratai, was grossly partisan’, Wike tells COAS Attahiru

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, says ex- COA Tukur Buratai was grossly partisan and encouraged Army officers to become political collaborators
The inauguration of the Blue Bus Project in Abuja. Photo credit: Collins Yakubu-Hammer

Nigeria, Switzerland launch ‘Blue Bus’ Project to control irregular migration

The Federal Government and the Switzerland government have inaugurated a Blue Bus Project in commemoration of the countries 10th anniversary…
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan- COVID-19 positive

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest celebrity to contract the disease. In recent times, celebrities…
Islamic state militants allied with Fulani herdsmen kill 137 in Niger

Militants of Fulani herdsmen behind latest massacre of 137 in Niger

Islamic State militants allied with Fulani herdsmen were responsible for the latest massacre of 137 people in the Tahoua region…

World Water Day: Lagos holds special symposium, awareness walk

The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) on Monday commemorated the World Water Day with…
Governor Nyesom Wike and Asari Dokubo: Wike says secessionist agitations by Dokubo and others will not be allowed in Rivers

Wike gives quit notice to Asari Dokubo, other secessionist agitators

Governor Nyesom Wike has warned that secessionist agitators like ex-militant leader,  Asari Dokubo and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB…
How Igbo can get Nnamdi Kanu out of prison

IPOB will support Yoruba group’s one million man march – Nnamdi Kanu

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has pledged to support the one million…
Gov. Umahi explains why he will not release Ebonyi APC Chairman, Stanley Emegha and Rep candidate detained over killings in their community

Umahi urges workers to secure Ebonyi’s future

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has urged government officials to be committed in order to secure a better future…

Avian flu breaks out in Niger, as thousands of birds die

The Niger Government has announced the outbreak of avian influenza (flu) in a cluster of poultry farms in the state.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure Mrs Aramide Adeyoye

Lagos Govt seeks end to dumping of refuse into drainage channels

Lagos State Government has called on residents of Agege community to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse inside the drainage channel.
ASUU chairman, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi

ASUU: AG has not paid withheld salaries of members

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has disclosed that…
Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni

APC plots to rule Nigeria till 2047 or 2051

The All Progressives Congress, APC, which has only ruled Nigeria for six years, is plotting to rule at the centre…
Ambode returns to Twitter. Above with Mai Mala Buni on Tuesday

Ambode returns to Twitter after almost two years of absence

Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode tweeted for the first time in almost two years on Tuesday.
Buhari and Zamfara governor: promises aid to traders

Buhari promises aid to traders in Zamfara, Katsina hit by fire

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his government would work with Katsina and Zamfara to assist traders affected by fire.
Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

Senate considers Bill to unbundle NIPOST

The Senate has commenced moves to unbundle the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST with the consideration of a bill to repeal…
Orji Kalu condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

Orji Uzor Kalu glamorizes prison

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, said he is grateful to God for allowing him to…
Obaseki bulldozes Odubu's home in Benin

Vengeance: Obaseki bulldozes Benin homes of Oshiomhole’s allies

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state Tuesday evening demolished buildings belonging to three close allies of his…

Rivers Gov. Wike, Belgian ambassador meet to strengthen ties

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has discussed a number of business and investment interests with the new Belgian…

Solid Minerals: Nigeria must do more to diversify economy, says Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said Nigeria has a lot more to do if the country must succeed…
Ohanaeze fires back at Buhari's aide Lauretta Onochie

Buhari’s aide Lauretta Onochie dragged over tweet on lifestyle audit

Nigerians on social media are currently lambasting Lauretta Onochie, the Special Assistant on Media to President Muhammadu Buhari over her…

Hamzat charges religious leaders on peace, moral value

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has called on Religious Leaders to support the Government in propagating peace…

NDLEA seizes cocaine, heroin going to UK, Ireland, Australia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized parcels of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and cannabis sativa being shipped to…
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu withdraws from primary to elect APC flag bearer for the 21 September 2024 Edo governorship election

Money laundering: Ize-Iyamu, PDP chiefs have case to answer

The trial of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and four others for money laundering will continue, a Federal High Court in Benin…
Diemond Star's drum

Diemond Star to rock Nashville’s Music City Drum Show in August

Landon Hall, the founder of Diemond Star, was kind enough to offer some insight on the nuances between a seemingly…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says federal government must renegotiate with states for solutions to the nation's current economic challenges.

Edo 2020 guber: Obaseki, others know fate on Monday

The Edo State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Benin, has scheduled Monday, March 29, 2021, to deliver judgements on several…

Buhari salutes Prof Fuwape over AU award

President Muhammadu Buhari praised Professor of Physics, Ibiyinka Fuwape, for winning the African Union Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award for Scientific…
Former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, cancels 64th birthday celebration following the continuous attacks and killings in the state.

JUST IN: Ortom stage-managed attack to steal our land, says Tyo Mu community

Governor Samuel Ortom orchestrated his attack at the weekend to steal the land of Tyo-Mu people, an association for the…

Sanwo-Olu appeals to residents to sign up for health scheme

Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged residents to sign up for the Lagos State Health Scheme…
Court

Abubakar Suleiman confesses to trafficking 30 women to Libya in Kano

Court orders remand Abubakar Suleiman, a 28-year-old father of five after he pleaded guilty to trafficking 30 women to Libya.
Locked: Members of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN shut the gate to Rivers House of Assembly

Financial autonomy: PASAN members shut Rivers Assembly

Members of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN shut Rivers House of Assembly over demands for financial autonomy