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General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
By Emmanuel Afonne Former Nigeria’s President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to always see themselves as agents of unity as the country navigates the security challenges troubling it. Obasanjo made the call at the Family Worship Centre (FWC) Abuja during the funeral service for Mrs Jennifer Etuh, wife of Mr Thomas Etuh, Chairman, […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force on the air accident which involved two fighter jets in the fleet in Abuja on Friday. President Buhari’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. The […]
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First Ladies, Hajiha Aisha Buhari, Latest Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
By Martha Agas The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has congratulated the First lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, as she celebrates her birthday today, while lauding her contributions to the promotion of quality health care and girl child education. The forum through its Chairman and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, congratulated the first lady in […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Raw Politics, Top Stories
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
The Nigerian government on Wednesday filed fresh charges against Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore. Sowore with his co-defendant Olawale Bakare were at the Abuja high court for the resumed hearing of their trial. The judge Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu adjourned the case till Thursday, February 13 but was told that the attorney-general has taken over the […]
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Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Wole Soyinka
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka is currently at the Federal High Court, Abuja in solidarity with Omoyele Sowere, who is being tried in court for organising the “Revolution Now” protest. Omoyele Sowore who was the presidential candidate for the Action Alliance Congress in the 2019 Presidential elections, was arrested by the Department of State Service […]
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Latest Politics, Oil Politics
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Igbaugba Ehigimetor Former Group Executive Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Chris Ogiemwonyi, has rolled out his nine-point agenda that would serve as major pillars of development blue print if elected as next Governor of Edo. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Ogiemwonyi, a former minister of State for works, stated […]
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Boko Haram, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 33rd Ordinary Session of Presidents and Governments of the African Union. The President is, however, expected back in the country today. […]
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Lagos, Latest Politics, State News, Top Stories
Sunday, February 9th, 2020
Minister for Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has said terrorists with 17 suitcases loaded with explosives to bomb Lagos were almost missed by law enforcement in 2013 if not for citizen information. He disclosed that the attempt was foiled with the help of citizen information and the terrorists were tried without passing the information to […]
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American Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories
Sunday, February 9th, 2020
By Harrison Arubu he Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”. According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr […]
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General Politics, Governors, Latest Politics, Plateau, State News
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
The Northern Governor’s Forum have condemned the series of attacks leading to destruction of lives and properties in Plateau. The governors condemned the act during their condolence visit to Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Saturday in Jos. The delegation, led by Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi, said the killings were detrimental to the progress […]
