Tinubu, prominent Nigerians eulogise late Ndubuisi Kanu
The Former Governor of Lagos State, Chief Bola Tinubu, has described late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu as a highly-principled man, who provided democratic
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South-East governors move to end IPOB’s ‘sit-at-home’
Southeast governors rose from a meeting in Enugu on Tuesday and declared that they would do everything to end the “sit-at-home’’ order of
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Insecurity: FG may declare State of Emergency in Anambra, says Malami
The Federal Government has threatened to declare a state of emergency in Anambra to ensure that the November 6 governorship election in the
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Tension in Owerri, Aba as hoodlums chase pupils, traders out of schools, markets
There was pandemonium in Owerri, Imo State capital, and Aba, Abia State, yesterday, following reported gunshots across the cities. As unconfirmed reports filtered
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Breaking: Army lunches ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’ in Anambra State to curb insecurity
Determined to restore security in Anambra State, the 302 Artillery Regiment General Support, has lunched ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’, to provide security in the
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2023: INC intensifies call for the arrest of Sheikh Gumi
The Igbo National Council, INC, on Tuesday mounted pressure on the Federal Government to immediately arrest an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. The
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Ekiti Assembly confirms Adeyeye as Chief Judge
Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti screened and confirmed Justice Oyewole Adeyeye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state.
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Zuckerberg loses $7bn to WhatsApp, Facebook, others shutdown
Mark Zuckerberg’s personal wealth fell by almost $7 billion in 6 hours, knocking him down a notch on the list of the world’s
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Pension frauds in Nigeria hit N157bn —EFCC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it had probed pension frauds to the tune of N157 billion. The agency said urgent reform
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JOHESU puts industrial action on hold to allow outcome FG update on its demands
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have put their strike notice earlier scheduled to commence on
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Stop pressurising school authorities for double promotions, Educationist warns Parents
An Educationist and Proprietress of Folarin Dalley Group of Schools, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dalley, has warned parents to desist from pressurizing school authorities for
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2023 Presidency: Okupe declares ambition on PDP platform
Former Presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the
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Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp down
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook were down for many users for upwards of 6hrs yesterday. The three apps – which are all owned by
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FG not treating bandits with kid-gloves – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said that the accusation in certain quarters that it treats bandits with kid-gloves is ‘erroneous and misleading’. The Minister
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Anambra 2021: We are concerned about the election. INEC, NSA raise fresh alarm over deteriorating security
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Security Adviser (NSA) have expressed concerns over what it described as the deteriorating security
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Just in: Female Councilor, assaulted, stripped in Rivers
LEADER of the Legislative Council in Etche Local Government (LG), Rivers state, Mrs Cynthia Nwala was on Monday battered and stripped in the
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Regional Security: Zulum, seven other Lake Chad governors meet in Cameroon
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, alongside seven other governors from Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde, Cameroon, to discuss regional
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Buhari should name the lawmaker sponsoring terrorism – Hon. Igbaka
Representative Ben Igbakpa (PDP-Delta) on Tuesday in Abuja challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name the particular lawmaker sponsoring terrorism in the country. He
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2023: If the mantle of President falls on me, you will see the difference in 6 months, says Abaribe
The Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, says that if the mantle to become the President of Nigeria falls on him, things would change
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Delta community accuses monarch of forceful take over of lands
The people of Agidiase quarter of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State have accused the Obi of the kingdom, Ifechukwude Okonjo
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CBN postpones eNaira launch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, announced the postponement of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as eNaira, to allow other
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PIA: People’ll protest if N-Delta govs manage funds — HRH Sara-Igbe, S-South elder
National Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum and member, Board of Trustees, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, His Royal Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe, in this explosive
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Gunmen kill two policemen in attack on Anambra station
Two policemen were confirmed killed in yesterday’s attack on a police station in Anambra State by gunmen. An account put the death toll
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VIPs, National Assembly member funding Igboho, Kanu, says Buhari. But silent on Boko haram sponsors.
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said ongoing investigations have revealed a serving member of the National Assembly as one of
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Reps halt 150% hike of ground charges for airlines
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) to suspend the 150% hike
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Teachers to get pay rise as from January 2022
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said teachers will begin to enjoy the new salary structure President Muhammadu Buhari promised
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Nigeria @61: APC, PDP disagree over celebration, sue for peace, unity
THE ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party have disagreed over whether or not this year’s Independence Day is worth
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Buhari-must-go protest rocks Abuja on 61st Independence Day
Protesters in the early hours of Friday stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of the
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Nigeria @61: Read what Buhari told Nigerians in his Independence broadcast.
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY-FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY,
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BREAKING:Twitter suspension to be lifted if… – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a directive for conditional reversal of twitter suspension in Nigeria. Buhari, in his Independence Day speech, noted his
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