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BREAKING: Senate begins screening Bawa for EFCC top job
The Chairman-designate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa has arrived the Senate Chambers ahead of his screening and confirmation by the Senate.Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu…
NLC keeps to promise, pickets CAC over unfriendly policies towards staff
In line with a decision taken at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting last Wednesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has picketed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) over unfriendly policies towards its staff.The Herald…
“Adeyemi suffering from mental illness” – Abia govt replies Kogi senator for…
The Abia State Government says Senator for Kogi West, Senator Smart Adeyemi is suffering from "mental illness".Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, made the assertion in a statement in Umuahia on…
Troops recovered Marte within COAS’s 48-hour ultimatum – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops recovered New Marte and adjoining communities in Borno, killing scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who had laid siege on the area for some days.The…
Confirmation of ex-service chiefs “reward of failure, stabbing our nation in the back”…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the Senate betrayed Nigerians by clearing the former service chiefs for ambassadorial portfolios despite reports of crime against humanity…
Senate confirms Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors
The Senate has confirmed the immediate-past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors three weeks after their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari.Their nomination was confirmed on Tuesday.Those confirmed as non-career…
Schoolchildren get abducted in developed countries too – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says abduction of schoolchildren occurs in the United States and other developed nations of the world.He stated this while explaining that the phenomenon was not peculiar to…
Buhari, govs will discuss fuel price Thursday – FG
President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors will on Thursday meet to discuss fuel pricing, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has said.The minister spoke Sunday night shortly after a bipartite meeting…
“Bandits cooked spaghetti, poured on our hands to eat” – Niger abduction victim
The freed passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority, who were abducted by armed bandits, say the abductors humiliated them while in captivity.The victims, who spoke in Minna on Monday, said that the bandits made them trek inside…
FG knows where bandits, killers are hiding – Sheikh Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says it is untrue that the Federal Government does not know the location of bandits and criminal herdsmen.He stated this on a Channels Television programme "Politics Today" on Monday.The…
Nigeria to Receive 4m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says Nigeria will soon receive initial four million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
The Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss…
N69.4bn debt: Court vacates order against Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, set aside the interim order through which the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) seized property belonging to a businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, for an alleged N69.4 billion debt.Justice…
JUST IN: We’ve Released Okorocha – Police
The Imo State Police Command says it has released Senator for Imo West, Senator Rochas Okorocha.The command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television's…
2023 presidency: Tinubu’s best successor to Buhari – Senator Adeyeye
Former Minister of State for Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the perfect replacement for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.Adeyeye leads ‘South West Agenda…
JUST IN: Abducted Kagara Students, Staff Regain Freedom
The 42 students, staff, and family members abducted from Government Science College (GSC), Kagara in the Rafi local government area of Niger State have regained their freedom.This followed the state government's confirmation that some…
Why police arrested Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha was arrested for allegedly using thugs to break into his Royal Spring Palm Apartment sealed by the state government.The Imo State Police Command disclosed this while confirming the…
Insecurity: You’ve failed as Commander-in-Chief – PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has failed in his role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and therefore no longer deserves the title.In a statement signed by its National Publicity…
Names Of 5 Air Force Personnel Killed In Abuja Airport Crash
The names have emerged of five out of seven air force personnel killed in Sunday's Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft flight.The Nigerian Air Force plane, which was en route to Minna in Niger State, crashed around 10:48 am near the…
Updated: 6 feared killed as military plane crash-lands in Abuja
A Nigerian Air Force plane crash-landed in Abuja at 10:48 am on Sunday, with six people on board.The incident occurred close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja runway en route to Minna, Niger State.The Boeing…
Release of Kagara schoolkids likely today – Sheikh Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says the 42 abducted Kagara students and staff could be freed today.He stated this on Saturday, few days after meeting the bandits behind the kidnapping.Recall that bandits in military…
“Where will we go to?” Sanwo-Olu warns inciting comments could cause war in Nigeria
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday cautioned religious leaders and opinion moulders against reckless utterances that could further aggravate the security crises in the country.Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition at…
Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days.“We are told that by the end of this month, which is about 10 days from now, we shall get the vaccines,’’ the…
Nigerians react as Benin Republic offers to be Nigeria’s 37th state
Nigerians have reacted to a comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama that Benin Republic has expressed readiness to become Nigeria's 37th state.The minister made the comment after a close-door meeting with Aurélien…
“I’m being vilified for what I didn’t say” – Zamfara gov reacts to ‘bandits…
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has denied saying that "not all bandits as criminals", noting that the media quoted him out of context.Matawalle stated this in a statement by his media aide, Zailani Bappa, following the…
El-Rufai names 3 issues Nigeria must address to avoid disintegration
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, says Nigeria will tip over the brink unless it immediately addresses the core issues of state and community policing, resource control, and restructuring of its current 'unitary'…
Guru Maharaj: “Involving African gods in oath-taking will eradicate corruption”
The Founder of the One Love Family, Guru Maharaj Ji has advocated the inclusion of African gods into oath-taking to eradicate corruption in Nigeria.He said that the current practice of swearing by the Bible or Quran has proved…
God will protect Nigerians from insurgency – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says Nigerians must rely on God to protect them from insurgency and other acts of criminality in Nigeria.Tinubu stated this on Friday during the Eighth-Day…
Prove Tinubu’s son doesn’t control Lekki Toll Gate – Bode George dares Lagos govt
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George says the Lagos State Government must prove that Seyi, son of former Governor Bola Tinubu, does not control the Lekki Toll Gate.He said it…
Wike vows showdown with FG over planned Excess Crude Account withdrawal
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has vowed a showdown with the Federal Government if the latter goes ahead with a planned withdrawal from the Excess Crude Account (ECA).He also berated the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) for…
My legs are at risk – Serial bail jumper Maina tells FHC judge
Former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reforms Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina has appealed to the Federal High Court, Abuja to save him from losing his leg.He told Justice Okon Abang on Friday that only release on bail could…