How FG secured release of 3 University of Maiduguri lecturers, 10 policewomen from Boko Haram
Boko Haram freed 13 hostages, Nigeria’s presidency said on Saturday, after authorities negotiated their release with the Islamist militants. Their release was won by months-long negotiation facilitated by the Red…
Buhari loses two family members in quick succession
The Presidency on Saturday confirmed the death of two members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended family in Daura, Katsina state. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the…
Amaechi in Ogoni, accuses Wike of reversing development in Rivers
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said on Saturday that without meeting Ken Saro-Wiwa, the late environmentalist, he believes in his principles. He also knocked Governor Nyesom Wike, accusing…
Atiku condoles with Buhari, Buratai over death of loved ones
February 10, 2018 Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the passing away of his sister-in-law, Hajiya Aisha Mamman. In a statement through his Twitter…
2019: PDP Chieftain warns party leaders against impunity, imposition or face worst defeat
February 10, 2018 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna, Alhaji Hussain Jallo, has called on the party leadership to avoid impunity and imposition of candidates or…
Political parties laud INEC peaceful conduct of by-election in Katsina
February 10, 2018 Three political parties in Katsina State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the peaceful conduct of the Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency by-election in Katsina State….
INEC sues for sanity during 2019 elections
February 10, 2018 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on stakeholders to ensure good conduct and orderliness during the 2019 elections. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner…
AFN to leverage on Access Bank Lagos City Marathon to enhance athletes
February 10, 2018 The President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Ibrahim Gusau, on Saturday said that the body would continue to leverage on the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon to…
Supreme, Appeal Court acquit billionaire oil magnate in subsidy scam case
The Supreme Court and Court of Appeal have both upturned the conviction of oil trader and billionaire, Walter Wagbatsoma, his company, Ontario Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited as well as…
Corruption: Judge dismissed, to refund 2 years’ salary
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice A. F. A Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of…