Tinubu presidential ambition, relief to teeming followers — Lagos lawmaker
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Setonji David, has said that Sen. Bola Tinubu’s declaration and notification of his presidential ambition to President Muhammadu Buhari had brought […]
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2023: I don’t think APC will breakup after Buhari’s tenure – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has allayed fears of the All Progressives Congress (APC) breaking up in 2023, saying he doesn’t think the ruling party […]
2023: South East have right to produce next president – Ikpeazu
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has said that the Southeast has a right to produce Nigeria’s next president because the people have a […]
What presidency said about Buhari’s aides contracting COVID-19
There is nothing abnormal in President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides testing positive for COVID-19 because they are humans, the Presidency has said. Mr Femi Adesina, who […]
2023: VON DG urges Tinubu to be a Kingmaker, unite APC by backing a younger candidate from South
Mr Osita Okechukwu, the Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) has advised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to […]
Fresh $5.8bn loan: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks ‘moratorium’ on borrowing
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “issue an immediate moratorium on borrowing by the […]
Mandatory direct primaries will cause confusion – AFG tells Buhari
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has written a letter to the President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighting the problems with the inclusion of mandatory […]
National Assembly to pass proposed 2022 budget this week – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly will pass the proposed 2022 budget before the end of the legislative week. […]
We’ll ensure transfer of power to winners of elections in 2023 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023 general elections, and peaceful transfer of power. Mr […]
Buhari congratulates Adama Barrow over re-election as Gambia President
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on his re-election for a second term of five […]
Labour Ministry clarifies on illegal recruitment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has clarified its position in the case of the illegal recruitment raised in the establishment. The Deputy Director, Press […]
#EndSARs Report: SERAP sues Buhari, demands arrest of indicted security operatives
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Reactions trail IMF advice on electricity, fuel subsidy removal
Experts have expressed divergent views over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) advice to the Federal Government to ensure total removal of electricity and petrol subsidies. […]
Buhari’s approval of N656bn bailout fund shows he is a compassionate leader – BMO
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has again shown that he is a compassionate leader with his approval of a 4th multi-billion naira […]
Buhari suspends inauguration of NNPC Limited Board indefinitely
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The Secretary to the Government […]
FG dismisses report on fuel price hike, promises action on high cost of cooking gas
The Federal Government has again dismissed reports on plans to hike fuel price in the country. Chief Executive Officer of the Midstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, […]
APC Governors to meet President Buhari on party’s National Convention
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have agreed to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, to discuss the way forward for […]
SERAP sues Buhari over failure to publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds
BY JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to publish the […]
“Your demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release is heavy, I’ll consider it” – Buhari tells Igbo leaders
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – An unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), currently standing trial, runs contrary […]
What Biden’s Removal of Nigeria From Religious Violation Watch List Means By GARBA SHEHU
The removal of Nigeria from the religious violators watch list by the Biden-led US administration in the run-up to the visit of Anthony Blinken, the […]