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Sylva vs Murray-Bruce: Elections tribunal adjourns till June 19

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yenagoa has adjourned to Friday, June 19, pre-hearing on a petition challenging the election…

Buhari heads to South Africa for AU Summit

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for South Africa on Saturday, June 13, to attend the 25th African Union Summit…

Wole Soyinka’s Open Letter On Sexual Offences Bill

Dear Friends and Comrades, Regretfully, I am unable to be with you tomorrow morning. However, I extend a warm embrace…

Declare June 12 Democracy Day, Ambode Tells Buhari

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Prof. Akin Oyebode and other activists have challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare…

Buhari must declare June 12 Democracy Day, says Ambode, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Prof. Akin Oyebode and other activists have challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare…

I’ll take action against high ranking military officers, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again given assurance that his government will closely study the report released recently by Amnesty…

AU Summit: Nigeria, others consider single currency, passport

Anthony Maruping, AU Commissioner for Economic Affairs, said the Union was mooting the idea to adopt a single currency, as…

June 12 challenges us to protect democracy, says Bola Tinubu

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress has stated that the historic June 12 general elections…

Boko Haram kills 43 in Borno raid

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) – Boko Haram gunmen killed at least 43 people and burnt down three villages in northeast Nigeria,…

Gbajabiamila pledges loyalty to Speaker Dogara

The former House of Representatives Minority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday promised to work with the new Speaker, Yakubu…

Port Harcourt refinery to produce 5m litres of petrol daily – NNPC

The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Joseph Dawha, on Thursday said the Port Harcourt Refinery…

Buhari commits $100m to Lake Chad Basin fight against Boko Haram

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has committed $100 million to Lake Chad Basin fight against Islamist sect, Boko Haram today during…

Senate Crisis: How The Clerk, Salisu Conspired With PDP

Facts have emerged concerning the despicable role the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, played in the emergence…

N19.2bn Theft: Judge wrong to dismiss case against Timipre Sylva – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja, which dismissed the…

Boko Haram: 2,100 victims to benefit from UN rebuilding of North East

The UN has commenced the first phase of providing livelihoods and early recovery support scheme to 700 women and youths…

Melaye blames APC senators for emergence of Ekweremadu

Senator Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) on Wednesday said the party lost Deputy Senate Presidency to PDP because many of its…
EFCC alleges foul play, approaches Court of Appeal to quash no-case ruling ex-governor Babangida Aliyu and Tanko Beji in N4bn fraud trial

Refund N2.9bn you took on eve of departure, Niger Govt tells Babangida Aliyu

The Niger State Government has asked former Governor Babangida Aliyu to refund N2.9 billion. A statement by Dr Ibrahim Dooba,…

Saraki blasts Lai Mohammed, says he’ll remain in APC

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has blasted all those who claimed that he has plans of switching from the All Progressives…

NASS: Buhari is a true leader, says Saraki

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s reaction to Tuesday’s election of National Assembly leaders as…

Marwa, his supporters dump PDP for APC

Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd), on Wednesday formally announced his defection to All Progressives Congress…

Adeyemo emerges Oyo Speaker, denies Accord party of minority leader

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Peace pervaded the hallow chamber of Oyo State House of Assembly today during the inauguration of the 8th…

Buhari to attend AU summit in South Africa

Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, said that arrangements have been concluded to host President Muhammadu Buhari…

36 million Nigerians prone to mental disorder

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Femi Olugbile, on Wednesday said that at least 20 per cent of Nigerians are prone to…

Ogogoro: 66 dead in Rivers

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The death toll of those who have died after consuming dog meat and the locally brewed gin…

Rivers Looting: Police quiz suspects over missing vehicles

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers Police Command and other security agencies are quizzing some persons who were arrested in a hideout…

Buhari backs Saraki, Dogara as Senate President, Speaker

President Muhammadu Buhari has backed Senator Bukola Saraki and Honourable Yakubu Dogara as the President of the Senate and the…

APC rejects Saraki, Dogara as Senate President, Speaker

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as totally unacceptable and the highest level of indiscipline and treachery the conduct…

Saraki promises laws to reform oil sector, create jobs, improve security

Senator President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday pledged the commitment of the Upper House to making laws that would boost the…

BREAKING: Yakubu Dogara emerges Speaker House of Reps

Honourable Yakubu Dogara has emerged the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 8th Assembly. Dogara from Bauchi State…

Nigeria Police can prosecute all offences, says Court

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division held today that the Nigeria Police Force can prosecute all offences, including those under…