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Sani Yerima declares intention to succeed Buhari in 2023

Former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Sani Yerima, has declared his intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Eighteen APC governors, led by Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, are expected in Gusau tomorrow to formally receive Governor Bello Matawalle into their fold.

COVID-19 : Matawalle dissolves coronation organizing committee

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has dissolved the committee he set up earlier to organize his coronation ceremony as…

Sokoto pays N500m compensation to community

Sokoto state government has earmarked about N500m to pay as compensation to residents affected by an ongoing erosion control project…

Ugwuanyi receives Enugu’s 2020 Maltina Teacher of the Year

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday received the Champion of the Enugu State 2020 Maltina Teacher of the…
Femi Falana

Restructuring should not be seen as secession – Falana

Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, (SAN), on Wednesday, stated that the issue of restructuring, if it succeeded will only…
Health Minister Osagie Ehanire: Nigerian doctors trooping to UK

Health minister reveals when Nigerians will get COVID-19 vaccine

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has revealed that Nigerians would start getting the COVID-19 vaccine from January 2021.

Nephrologist reveals cause of death among kidney disease patients

Dr Chimezie Okwuonu, Founder of Beatitudes Kidney and Eye Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has stated that malnutrition remains a leading…

Revenue shared by FG, States, 774 LGAs shrinks again

Revenue available to be shared by all the tiers of government shrank slightly in November, according to latest figures released…

Jonathan flies out to Gambia today

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is scheduled to leave for the Gambia on Thursday to lend his support to the…

No NIN, no driver’s licence, says FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has given notice that it will start enforcing the National Identification Number (NIN) directive…

FC Barcelona silence doubters

FC Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind…

Zulum meets Chadian President Idriss Deby [Photos]

Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has had on audience with President Idriss Debby of the Republic of Chad.

Peter Jatau Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Kaduna dies

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), has announced the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna,…
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, FRSC and other FRSC Officers.

No NIN, no driver’s license from Dec. 21, says FRSC

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will start enforcing the National Identification Number (NIN) directive…

Nigeria hits new grim milestone in COVID-19 cases

Nigeria has hit another grim milestone in COVID-19 cases, with new 930 cases announced on Wednesday by the Nigeria Centre…

Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced that the Senate will on Monday hold a special session to pass…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N601bn for November

By Temitope Ponle The Federal Government, States and Local government Councils shared N601.110 bn for November, Mr Aliyu Ahmed, Permanent…

Lagos Lands Bureau holds Stakeholders Forum

Lagos State Lands Bureau will hold its 2020 Interactive Stakeholders Forum on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary Mr. Bode Agoro has…

Fayemi appoints new surveyor-general, auditor-general

Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of Mr Samuel Ibidunmoye and Mr Victor Adeuya as the new Surveyor-General, Auditor-General…

Senate confirms Police Commission, Consumer Protection nominees

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Chief Onuemuche Nnamani as a Member of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

#EndSARS: Rivers LGA boss wants police to return her phone, wristwatch

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Chairman of Asari-Toru local government area, Mrs Alaso Johnbull Obi, has appealed to the Rivers…

Apapa Chairman offers N20m grant to SMEs

Mr Owolabi Adele, Chairman, Apapa Local Government Area in Lagos State has offered N20 million empowerment grant to 200 Small…

WHO commends Nigeria’s healthcare provision fund

Dr Walter Mulombo, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Nigeria, has commended Nigeria on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF).

Tinubu, Fayemi want more money, powers to states

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti and other eminent…

Buhari at 78: A man of integrity, compassion – Lawan

President of Senate Ahmed Lawan has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he marks his 78th birthday on Thursday, Dec.…

Tragedy as two workers get electrocuted at Lagos Boulos

An electric power accident has been reported at Bel Implex, a subshdiary of Boulos, a Nigerian distribution company for motorcycles,…

Obaseki’s APC members formally join PDP

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Members of the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki,…
Odigie-Oyegun

Odigie-Oyegun to head APC reconciliation committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed its former National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as the Chairman of its South-South…

Obaseki’s APC faction formally joins PDP

Members of the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday announced…

‘How Saraki, others milked Kwara to complete hopelessness, standstill’

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to probe into sales of public…