Politics

• 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 …

Embattled Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was on Sunday deposed as the leader of ruling Zanu-PF party, and replaced by his former deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa. His wife Grace Mugabe was also …

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has warned politicians against playing do or die politics. Rather, the president urged politicians to thread with caution as Nigeria prepared for 2019 general election. Speaking …

Polling booth 002 Ezira Orumba south result out APC 12, APGA 44, PDP 10, UPP 2, PPA 1, APP 1, ADC 1, invalid 2. #AnambraDecides2017 #AnambraDecides #AnambraDecides2017 #SnapAndSend Results: APC …

Bianca Ojukwu yesterday floored her step-son, Emeka Ojukwu Jr. in the Anambra State governorship election. While Bianca is a staunch supporter of Willie Obiano, Emeka recently decamped to the All …

A former President of the Association of Lagos State Indigenes, Chief Layi Ajayi-Bembe, in this interview with BAYO AKINLOYE says the real owners of Lagos are the Bini, not the …

Saharareporters is projecting that incumbent Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra is set to win statewide polls held on Saturday November 18 2017 in Anambra State in the southeastern region of …

INEC official arrested for fake ballot pappers and photocopied result sheets The INEC team incharge of Awa ward was “escorted” to Ajali police station where the town led by its …

…APC can’t give us Presidency … Ndigbo should be careful of APC The promise of supporting the prospects of a President of Igbo extraction in 2023 by the All Progressives …

DIG Joshak Habila, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations and Supervising DIG for Anambra State Gubernatorial Election has assured the Anambra people that they will vote …

By Chimezie Anaso Commercial and social activities on Friday remained normal in Awka, capital Anambra as the people of the state prepare to cast their votes in the governorship election …

‎President Muhammadu Buhari’s working visit to Ebonyi State have re-ignited the lingering leadership tussle rocking the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as it had polarised the opposition …

According to a petition to the Senate and DSS, by David Adodo, chairman of concerned federal pensioners, the total recovered assets was worth N1.63 trillion from alleged Pension thieves, and …