Nigerian politicians only promote personal-interest, says former Kano Emir
A former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, has said most of those claiming to be fighting for their geopolitical zones are only interested in their […]
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Nigeria @60: Politicians are desperate to win elections by hook or crook – Former INEC boss
The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, says Nigeria’s political system is peopled by desperate politicians who are determined […]
Army sentences soldier to five years in prison for defilement
A corporal of the Nigerian Army, Aliyu Yakubu has been dismissed and sentenced to five years for assaulting and defiling a 13-year-old girl. Yakubu was […]
KADUNA UPDATE: Zazzau kingmakers begin fresh selection process
Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the […]
N12m theft: Court jails man 125 years
A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for […]
30-year-old Nigerian ‘kidnapper’ murders 50 hostages over ransom
In a chilling confession to police authorities in Nigeria, a 30-year-old kidnap suspect, Mohammed Sani, said he killed over 50 of his victims because they […]
10,000 police recruitment exercise is illegal – Appeal Court
The faith of 10,000 police personnel in Nigeria hangs in the balance as the second highest court in the country, the Court of Appeal Division […]
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Nigerian Senator risks jail over Maina’s absence in court
A Federal High Court in Abuja says it would issue an order for the arrest of the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, […]
Nigeria lifts ban on Emirates Airlines
The Nigeria government has lifted the ban stopping Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his verified […]
Queen Elizabeth II congratulates Nigeria on its 60th independence anniversary
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960. In 1914, the Northern and Southern regions of the country were amalgamated before by Frederick Lugard, […]
Boko Haram: Borno gov chose his people’s wellbeing above personal safety, says Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum has revealed that in Maiduguri, at different times, some governors had spoken to Governor Babagana […]
Buhari seeks stronger collaboration to end corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the Federal Government is determined to end the menace of corruption in all sectors. Speaking at the 2nd National […]
Jigawa floods setback for agric – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathies to victims of the Hadejia floods which destroyed over 100,000 hectares of rice farms in Jigawa state. Reacting to […]
Buhari inaugurates 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line
After three decades delay, President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday inaugurated the 326 KM Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation as well as the ancillary facilities yard, […]
House to take action against MDAs failing to implement budget – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would not hesitate to take action against government agencies that […]