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Scores of people killed as Adamawa boils

Scores of people have been reported killed in a communal clash between two farming communities of Lafiya and Mamsirmi in…

2023 presidency: Face your job, Bode George tells Fashola

A chieftain of the PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Saturday advised the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde…

Police killed over 30 detainees in my presence, billionaire kidnapper tells court

Alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, whose victims had given accounts of torture while in his dungeon, on Friday…

16 candidates challenge Saraki for senate seat

Senate President Bukola Saraki has an uphill battle on his hand to save his Kwara Central Senatorial seat as he…
Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna state: says no negotiation with bandits

Kaduna Govt. re-imposes 24-hour curfew

The Kaduna State Government on Friday reinstated the 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis and environs, as well as Kasuwan Magani,…

Billionaire Atiku Abubakar declares paltry N20m yearly income

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, believed to be a multi-billionaire has declared a paltry yearly personal income…
Security operatives rescue two corps members kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara LG of Katsina while on their way to camp

Gunmen kidnap 5 Corps Members on way to camp

Gunmen have kidnapped five members of the National Youth Service Corps,NYSC who were travelling to their orientation camps in Akwa…

2019: 70 presidential candidates gunning for Presidency, as INEC publishes particulars of parties’ candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the forms and particulars of political parties’ candidates submitted for 2019 general…

FAAC: FG, States, LGAs share N698.71bn for September

The Federal Government, 36 States and FCT as well as 774 Local Governments on Thursday shared N698.7billion for the month…

Ganduje dollar video not doctored – Jafar Jafar

The publisher of the Daily Nigerian, an online newspaper, Jafar Jafar, has insisted that the video on the alleged bribery…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people

Tragedy: 20 persons drown in boat mishap in Benue 

No fewer than 20 persons have drowned as a boat capsised at River Buruku in Benue State on Wednesday evening.
Minister of Works Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN. You can now report corruption in his ministries to SERAP for action

Voting for Buhari will return power to South-West in 2023 – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, urged the people of South West to vote for…

Sahle-Work Zewde is Ethiopia’s first female president

Ethiopia’s parliament today approved Sahle-Work Zewde as the country’s new president, the first woman to hold the post.

Ekiti Election Tribunal: Witness disowns petitioner’s exhibit

A witness to the petitioners at the Ekiti Election Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday disowned an exhibit tendered and…

Kaduna Govt relaxes curfew

Kaduna State Government has announced a relaxation of the 24-hour curfew it imposed on Kaduna metropolis with effect from Thursday.…

6 persons burnt to death on Sagamu/Benin Expressway

No fewer than six persons were on Wednesday reportedly burnt to death in a multiple accident involving a container laden…

FEC approves contract for rehabilitation of Lagos-Badagry Expressway

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved a contract for the rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Kaduna killings: Security agencies must investigate, bring perpetrators to justice – Senate

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday ordered relevant security agencies to immediately begin investigation into mass killing of over 55 people…

FG never said it is placing embargo on childbirth – Finance Minister

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed on Wednesday debunked claims that the Federal Government was planning to reduce the number of…

N2.2bn fraud: Court grants Fayose N50 million bail

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday granted a N50 million bail to former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele…

FG moves to reduce number of children per mother

The Federal Government has said it was working hard to come out with a policy that would limit the number…

$4m attempted fraud: Foreigners reveal how Obasanjo’s in-law allegedly forged documents

Two foreigners — Mr Paul Piche, a Norwegian and Ms Charlene Cross, a Briton, revealed how Mr John Abebe, the…

Britain briefs Nigeria on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s movement

British authorities have briefed the Nigerian government about the temporary travel document they are about to issue to Nnamdi Kanu,…

Buhari’s administration strong enough to quell threats from Kanu – Presidency

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Presidency on Tuesday said there was no cause for worry over recent outburst by the leader…
Shonekan: Nigeria's National Flag to fly at half-mast for 3 days

Ernest Shonekan is not dead, Ogun Govt denounces rumour

The Ogun State Government on Tuesday said former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan is still alive and…

Shehu Sani joins PRP

Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the Senate on Tuesday joined the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), three days after…

2019: We are going to campaign heavily for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said he would lead a strong campaign to ensure victory for President…

SERAP gets court order to compel Fashola explain N900bn spent on power privatisation

Nigerians keen on knowing why the power sector reforms in the country have not yielded any tangible result and why…
Nigerian Senate

Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill

The Senate on Tuesday passed the fourth version of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

Governor Tambuwal says National Assembly needs more money

Amid criticisms and call for slashing of its funds, the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has called for more…