Politics

In pursuit of its vision to diversify the economy and discourage Nigeria’s reliance on oil as the mainstay of the economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) wednesday approved N1.5 billion …

Nigeria and Libya will expect to face growing pressure from their counterparts in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to end their exemption from production cuts and accept an output …

All about the media as regards to 2019 is Buhari vs Atiku. On the sidelines we have names like Lamido popping up. My question is, why is the south not …

Facts have emerged that United Kingdom Government is planning to return $900 million allegedly looted by late former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, to the state. In September 2005, …

ABUJA—The National Judicial Council, NJC, yesterday, denied allegation that the South East region of the country was sidelined in an ongoing process that will lead to elevation of 14 Judges …

1. Tinubu can never join PDP, a party he bitterly fought against for 16 years. So, Atiku is without a powerful ally that can change the game. 2. Tinubu cannot …

The Lagos State Government has outlined plans to transform the blighted area of Oworonshoki waterfront into one of the biggest transportation, tourism, and entertainment centres in Nigeria. The project will …

Prominent lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) , has said that it is now evident that the 2014 National Conference was tailored to suit the political interest of ex – President Goodluck …

The embattled former chairman of the Presidential Pension Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, on Tuesday said his reinstatement started with a meeting with the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the …

The Nigerian government has respond to the maltreatment of there citizen in Libya. The late hours of Tuesday 29th November, it was reported that 242 Nigerians has successfully landed to …

​At least 10,000 indigent children in Ekiti State will be provided Christmas dress made from ankara and other materials during the yuletide season. The State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, disclosed …

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, has at weekend said plans are underway to reopen the Maiduguri orientation camp for corp members deployed to the …

The President of the AYCF, Yerima Shettima, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to abandon his right to contest the 2019 presidential election. According to him, “the truth is that …

• Lamido, Shekarau, Dankwambo, others may not step down Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has one more hurdle to cross in his secret deal with some stalwarts of the Peoples …

Born on November 25, 1946, Atiku Abubakar is exactly 71 years old today and yesterday’s ‘defection’ or resignation from the APC as he mildly put it might conveniently be seen …

The core investor in the rehabilitation and operation of the ailing Hotel Presidential, Enugu, Mr. Chuma Anosike has condemned the invasion of the hotel premises by some security personnel on …

Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja emerged as the new Chair of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, GGC. At the 4th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the GGC, …

Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose removal as vice president by Robert Mugabe led to the resignation of the former leader, was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new president on Friday, Sky News report. …

ABUJA—IN what appeared to be a self assesment, the Federal Government, yesterday, scored itself and came to a conclusion that the worst roads in the country were located in the …

Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, says the federal government has concluded the plan to reintroduce toll gates on various highways across the country. He said this on …

UMUAHIA-THE World Igbo Youth Congress, WIYC, said they would embark on one-million-man march to Aso Rock this month to show support for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. …

The Senate on Thursday rejected one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, Ahmad Bello Mahmud based on the recommendation by the Senate Committee on INEC in …

N500,000 was spent on statue, says Governor Okorocha’s aide Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Electronic Media, Dr. Ebere Nzeworji, has disclosed that the governor approved between N400,000 and …

The Federal Government yesterday said in 2014 and 15, Nigeria lost about $9bn to illegal mining. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, who addressed State House reporters …

Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses supporters in Harare [Mike Hutchings/Reuters] Zimbabwe is entering a new era of democracy, incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa has said in his first public remarks since his return …

Apart from the Gurara hydropower plant, Kashimbila hydropower plant, Gurara II, Lokoja and Dasin hausa, which has either been completed, about to be completed or in talks with potential investors. …

According to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, education graduates would soon start a one year internship programme, aimed at improving the quality of teaching Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja a …

Ojukwu’s son storms APC headquarters, reveals why he dumped APGA Emeka Ojukwu jnr, son of late Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu on Wednesday revealed why he dumped the All Progressives Grand Alliance …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken responsibility for the Peoples Democratic Party’s defeat in the 2015 presidential election. He, therefore, said his priority now “is how to ensure that the …

The Labour Party chairman, Dr Mike Omotosho, has urged Nigerians to support and embrace Labour Party as their own as it is a party that will give them a voice. …

The Nigerian Navy has promoted 78 of its officers to various high ranks. According to a statement released by Navy Captain Suleman Dahun, Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, said …

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has said that Nigeria deserved more ministers as the current 36 and those expected to be added by President Muhammadu Buhari in his expected …

HARARE – Students at the University of Zimbabwe on Monday skipped their semester final exams, demanding that vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura revoke the PhD controversially awarded to now ex-First Lady Grace …

The Nigerian Army Council has today Monday 20th November 2017, approved the promotion of 45 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major Generals and 92 Colonels to the rank of …

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari resisted the urge to rig the just concluded Anambra governorship election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed …

1. The Nigerian Army has introduced a new Language Policy. The study of foreign and local languages is world-wide practice among armies, in which officers and soldiers are encouraged to …

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr. Jelani Aliyu MFR, on Thursday 16th November 2017 said the Council shall collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the local automotive …

State House Press Release: President Buhari Orders Military Crackdown On Banditry In Zamfara; Approves New Measures To Check Terrorist Activities President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits …

SENATOR representing Ekiti-south senatorial district, Mrs Biodun Olujimi, has said President Muhammadu Buhari should be called to order as there are evidence pointing to fact that no one is piloting …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated a three-member committee to audit all assets recovered by government agencies. They were sworn in by Buhari in the office of the wife of …

N-power, the federal government employment scheme for youths has on Monday, November 20 released steps in which candidates can check their pre- selection status.n federal government had recently announced that …

President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to Nigerians, and to the Government and people of Anambra State, on the passing away of elder statesman and former Vice President, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu …

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan turned 60-years-old today and Atiku Abubakar took to his official twitter page to congratulate him. The former VP wrote: A very happy 60th …

The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has said that Lagos State is what it is because of the impact of ‘Anambrarians’ on the state. According to him, “Anambra made …

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, may have not won the just concluded Anambra state Governorship election held on saturday, but the acor has been able to congratulate the elected governor. Nollywood …

former Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Gbenga Aluko on Sunday accused Governor Ayo Fayose, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ forum of making surreptitious moves to join the All Progressives …

The Government of Enugu State under the Post Primary Schools Management Board, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Tutorial Staff across the 291 Public Secondary Schools in the state …