JUST IN: Appeal Court restores Bayelsa Governor’s election
The Court of Appeal Division in Abuja has overturned the judgement of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Tribunal which had nullified Governor Diri Douye’s election. In […]
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Boko Haram attack: Zulum ignored intelligence, says former SSS boss
A former Deputy Director of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr. Dennis Amakiri, has reacted to the recent attack on Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. […]
Trump, wife contract coronavirus
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would quarantine inside the White House during his recovery, cancelling upcoming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Buhari calls for rediscovery of traditional ethical values in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for the rediscovery of the country’s traditional ethical values.The president made the call at the 2nd National Summit on […]
Buhari asks Senate to confirm eight new Supreme Court Justices
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve the appointment of eight new Supreme Court justices. The letter read by the President of the […]
You must be a thief to satisfy Nigerians – Audu Ogbeh
Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has said it would take a public office holder to draw funds from “illegal source” to […]