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Corruption Politics, Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021
By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his government will review some of the laws to ensure that the anti-corruption fight is more effective. Buhari, in a nationwide broadcast, said his administration, had recorded substantial gains so far in the anti-corruption war, saying his government was committed to continuing along the path of […]
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Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Latest Politics, National Politics, Navy, Nigerian Police
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021
By Bayo Onanuga President Muhammadu Buhari, admitting the challenge of insecurity in the country on Friday spoke about his plans to rejig the Nigerian security architecture, to make it more proactive. He did not give a timeframe to accomplish this. He said his administration will “Re-energize and reorganize” the security apparatus and personnel of the […]
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Headlines, National Politics, Top Stories
Friday, January 1st, 2021
Rights activist and Amnesty International designated Prisoner of Conscience, Omoyele Sowore, and other activists in Abuja who were carrying out a peaceful procession to mark the New Year have been arrested by Nigerian security forces. Eyewitnesses say policemen suspected to be with the Rapid Response Squad stormed Gudu junction in Abuja, wounding Sowore before carting […]
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General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency
Thursday, December 24th, 2020
By Ismaila Chafe Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has given reason why he was in Aso Rock on Tuesday to see President Muhammadu Buhari. He said he was in Aso Rock to update Buhari on the political situation in The Gambia, where the country’s President, Adama Barrow, is seeking re-election amidst political tension and uncertainties. […]
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General Politics, Governors, Kano, Latest Politics, National Politics, State News
Thursday, December 24th, 2020
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has exposed reasons Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje dethroned Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. In a statement released by the former governor and signed by his Principal Private Secretary, Muhammad Inuwa Ali, Kwankwaso stated that Sanusi was dethroned by the governor owing […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Thursday, December 24th, 2020
The verdict came barely a month after an investigation by Cable News Network (CNN) which exposed the government’s alleged complicity in the shooting of unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate during the nationwide #EndSARS protests in Lagos. The respected newspaper x-rayed the heightened insecurity in the country manifest in banditry, kidnapping and terrorism before warning […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), General Politics, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Party Politics, Senate, Top Stories
Saturday, December 19th, 2020
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan A subtle campaign for the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to become president of Nigeria in 2023, began on Monday in Ibadan and Oyo town of Oyo State. The movement began with visits to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba […]
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COVID-19, Headlines, Health, National Politics, Women Politics
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria and other African countries to access COVID-19 vaccines from the end of January through the first quarter of 2021. The statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday quoted the former Finance Minister as disclosing this after a closed-door meeting with the Minister […]
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General Politics, Headlines, National Politics
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
Nike Popoola The World Bank Group discussed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework from 2021 to 2024 with Nigeria and approved a $1.5bn package to help build a resilient recovery post-COVID-19. The bank disclosed this in a statement entitled “World Bank Group to boost Nigeria’s efforts to reduce poverty,” on Tuesday. It stated that Nigeria […]
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Corruption Politics, Headlines, National Politics
Friday, December 11th, 2020
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abulrasheed Maina, who is facing money laundering charges, on Thursday, collapsed before trial Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Maina slumped shortly after the court resumed proceedings in the 12-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, […]
