Bwacha wins Taraba rerun APC guber primaries
Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Taraba governorship primaries rerun. Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chairman of the electoral […]
Month: February 2023
EU pledges to support Nigeria recover stolen assets, curb illicit financial flows
The European Union has pledged to support Nigeria in recovering its stolen assets in foreign countries, tackle corruption, curb illicit financial flows, and enhance credible […]
Buhari told to overhaul EFCC over consistent contempt of court
The Coalition of Anti-Corruption Organisations has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged consistent disobedience of […]
Buhari approves work plan for National Council on Climate Change
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a work plan for the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). The president conveyed his approval at the inaugural meeting […]
Earthquake: Turkey solicits for humanitarian assistance from Nigeria
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria has appealed for humanitarian assistance from Nigeria for victims of the […]
My expulsion, a nullity, Sen. Nnamani blasts PDP
Enugu-East Senator, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani says the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has no powers to suspend or expel him from the party. […]
PDP expels Sen. Nnamani, 6 others over anti-party activities
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the expulsion of former Governor of Enugu […]
FG to implement far-reaching security strategies on railway corridors — Minister
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has affirmed that it would implement far-reaching, all-round security strategies along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor amd other […]
Supreme Court ruling: APC urges Ogah to collapse structure, support Emenike
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Abia governorship aspirant, Uche Ogah, to collapse his political structure and work for Ikechi […]
Olawande, Obaro, Tapere, others to speak at Billionaire Christian Conference
Pastors Alex Tapere, Jacob Obaro and Daniel Olawande and other most influential ministers of the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG) are among main speakers […]
Makinde rains Naira on state contingents to National Sports Festival
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday rained Naira rewards on members of the state contingents to the 2022 National Sports Festival tagged: “Delta […]
Our contract is with individual drivers, not MC Oluomo – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its contract for logistics delivery for the forthcoming general elections in Lagos State is with individual drivers and […]
Late Ohanaeze Ndigbo P-G, George Obiozor buried amidst encomiums
The remains of the late President-General (P-G) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, were laid to rest on Friday in his Awo-Omamma country home, Oru […]
Civil-military relations have reduced human rights violations, abuses by troops in operations – Gen. Kangye
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigeria Army, Gen. Marcus G. Kangye, says issues relating to human rights violations and abuses […]
Print more money or allow co-circulation – Council Of State urges Buhari
The Council of State has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to print more redesigned naira notes or allow […]
Over 7,000 relief workers from 61 countries deployed in Turkey
More than 7,000 relief workers from 61 countries are in Turkey assisting in search and rescue efforts, following Monday’s earthquakes, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said […]
10-year-old Turkish boy rescued after 100 hours under rubble
Rescuers in southern Turkey rescued a 10-year-old boy from a collapsed house, four days after an earthquake caused devastation across large parts of the country’s […]
Yiaga Africa tasks INEC on observed lapses in mock accreditation
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rectify observed lapses at the recently concluded mock accreditation for […]
PDP will rescue Nigeria from economic woes – Ajia
Alhaji Ibrahim Ajia, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Asa/Ilorin-West Federal constituency of Kwara, says the party will rescue the nation from economic woes. […]
Alleged $1.4 million internet fraud: Court revokes defendant’s bail
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday revoked bail granted a suspected internet fraudster, Kolawole Erinle. The court consequently remanded Erinle at the Kirikiri Maximum […]