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Buhari: Battle waged against terrorists pretending to be Islamic fighters almost over
President Muhammadu Buhari says the war against terrorists “who falsely masquerade under the name of Islam is approaching its conclusion”.
The president stated this in a Sallah message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and…
Zamfara govt dethrones 2 emirs, one district head for aiding bandits
The Governor Bello Matawalle-led Zamfara State Government has dethroned the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar, for their alleged involvement in banditry.
The government also removed Alhaji…
INEC boss promises 2023 electoral offenders ‘tough times’
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the days of impunity are over as though time awaits electoral offenders in 2023 General Elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the warning while fielding…
NDLEA arrests drug baron behind N3bn Tramadol linked to Abba Kyaris team
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu, “the billionaire drug baron behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba…
Garba Shehu: Predicting Nigeria’s Collapse Is A Perennial Pursuit Of US Think Tanks And Policy…
In 2005, a US National Intelligence Council paper “Mapping Sub-Saharan Africa’s Future” floated the idea there could be a military coup in Nigeria. At the time this was hardly an earth-shattering prediction: 2005 was only six years after…
NIN-SIM linkage: SERAP drags Buhari to court over fate of 72 million blocked subscribers
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over the failure to unblock the phone lines of over 72 million telecommunication subscribers barred from making calls on…
In Photos: Buhari hosts traditional rulers, religious leaders in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari says no responsive government can ignore the role of religious and traditional rulers in tackling insecurity in the country.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner with religious and traditional rulers on Thursday in…
Kidnapping of Nigerians makes me sad – Buhari tells security chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari says the kidnapping of Nigerians by criminal elements makes him sad, and ordered the security agencies to immediately rescue all captives held hostage across the country.
The National Security Adviser (NSA),…
Nigerians now know Boko Haram isn’t about Islam – Buhari tells ICC prosecutor
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Boko Haram insurgency has neither religious nor ethnic underpinning, and with adequate education, majority of Nigerians now know the truth.
According to his media aide, Femi Adesina, the president…
What legal luminary Afe Babalola said about interim govt replacing Buhari
Legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola has advocated the creation of an interim government to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari at the expiration of his tenure in 2023.
The elder statesman said that the interim government would stay…
Delta 2023 : My Achievements Speak For Me — Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says his achievements testifies, as he officially declared his interest to run for the Delta governorship race in 2023.
Omo-Agege, a Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC),…
Osun 2022: Omisore Rally’s Support For Oyetola’s Re-Election
The National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has appealed to electorate in Osun to re-elect Gov. Gboyega Oyetola in the July 16 governorship election in the state.
Omisore made the plea at a reception…
Sacked Ebonyi PDP Chairman Heads To Appeal Court
Sacked Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Ebonyi Chapter, Mr Tochukwu Okorie has approached the Court of Appeal, asking it to set aside the Federal High Court judgment that declared Silas Onu as Chairman of PDP in Ebonyi.…
Buhari Seeks Senate Approval For Adjustments To 2022 Fiscal Framework
The Senate, on Tuesday at plenary received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to approve adjustments to the 2022 fiscal framework.
The request was contained in a letter dated April 5, read at plenary by Senate President Ahmad…
Why Nigerian youths are unemployable – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, says most youths are unemployed because of lack of functional skills.
Ngige said this while declaring open a one-day trade Job, Career and Employability Fair, on Thursday in…
Russia-Ukraine War: US Officials Believe Putin’s Daughters Are Hiding His Wealth
US officials believe Russian President, Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters, Katerina and Maria,are hiding his wealth.
Details of Executive Order 11 Buhari signed
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law Executive Order 11 on national public buildings maintenance.
The president signed the document shortly before the commencement of the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)…
Bill To Outlaw Crossdressing Passes First Reading
The Nigerian House of Representatives is debating a bill that would outlaw cross-dressing.
IPOB: Soludo Offers Amnesty To Members of The Indigenous People of Biafra
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has offered amnesty to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, popularly regarded as IPOB, with a view to laying down their arms to forge meaningful lives.
Law violation: FCCPC to institute criminal prosecution against online money lenders
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it will proceed to institute criminal prosecution against any digital money lender whose conduct is in violation of extant laws.
Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive…
Obey ECOWAS judgment, end prosecutions for ‘insulting public officials’ – SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “enforce the judgment by the ECOWAS Court of Justice compelling your government to delete the offence of ‘insulting or stalking public…
Don’t re-elect governors opposing LG autonomy – NULGE urges Nigerians
Mr Olatunji Ambali, the National President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has called on Nigerians not to vote for those state governors opposing local government autonomy.
Ambali made the call in an interview with…
Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack: Amaechi Wanted to Award N3.7bn Security Contract to Newly Operational…
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi wanted to award a N3.7 billion rail security contract to a newly operational company with about N84.9 million turnover, according to a leaked memo.
United States of America Commences construction of $537m Consulate in Nigeria
The United States announced the commencement of the construction of its Consulate General in Lagos State of Nigeria.
Governor Ganduje Transfers Power To Deputy
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has transferred power to his deputy, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.
“No experienced leadership that provides one future” – Atiku reacts to fresh…
In a jibe apparently directed at the Muhammadu Buhari presidency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed a lack of "experienced leadership" for killings in Benue State, barely two days after the infamous Abuja-Kaduna train attack…
Senate launches probe into DSTV, GOtv subscription fees hike
The President of the Senate, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday at plenary constituted a seven-man ad hoc committee to probe the tariff hike by Pay-Tv service providers operating in Nigeria.
Senate also at the plenary directed all Pay-Tv…
Insecurity: Kaduna communities shielding criminals – El-Rufai laments
Governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has cautioned communities against shielding suspected criminals in their midst as government strives to tackle insecurity in the state.
El-Rufai gave the warning on Wednesday when he visited the…
Buhari-led Federal Executive Council observes minute silence for Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday in Abuja observed a minute silence in honour of the victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
The meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, began with the Secretary to the…
Nigeria safer under Buhari – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the country is becoming safer everyday with the string of successes being recorded in the fight against Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits and other criminal elements.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji…