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Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, didn't travel to the United Kingdom for medical attention and rest, his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, has said. Rahman said his principal will hold some meetings and further consultations in line…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary on Ekiti State governorship election, Governor Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, says the winner of the exercise was determined by God. Speaking at the party’s national secretariat in…

THE Catholic Church says it will remain apolitical and won’t it weigh behind any candidate vying for any political office especially the office of the President. The Secretary-General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Very Rev. Fr.…

THE State Hisbah Board has insisted that its ban on the use of mannequins in tailors’ shops and boutiques across the state stands. It, however, exempted mannequins without heads from the ban. Gifted ranks among top five shows of 2021…

WORLD richest person, Elon Musk, lost the total wealth of Aliko Dangote and more yesterday, as his fortune dwindled by 10.7 percent after trading hours in the United States. Musk, who is the founder of car manufacturer, Tesla and…

THE National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has left the country to rest, Arise Television has reported. Some unnamed sources familiar with the development also told the television that the 2023 presidential…

THE National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has fixed Saturday, February 19, for the Lagos State Congress of the party to elect the State Executive Committee members. The announcement was made in Abuja…

FOUNDER of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has charged the police to stop collecting money from internet fraudsters locally known as ‘Yahoo boys’. The clergyman said in a clip from one of his sermons posted on Instagram…

THE State Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting at Gidan Murtala, Kano has ordered the remand of Jamila Sani, wife of the alleged kidnapper and killer of Hanifa Abubakar. Sani, 30, was arraigned on a count charge of alleged concealing of a…

The Empowerment for Unemployed Youths Initiative, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts in ensuring youth development in the country.  The Executive Director of the Organisation, Mr…

By Philip Agbese The announcement didn't come as a surprise. It was greeted with widespread jubilation in the Naval Headquarters. They sang and praised him to the high heavens. Even though not much was known about this gentleman officer…

Bishop Charles Obe The general elections are due in Nigeria in 2023. And the buildup to the elections is usually electrifying with scheming and political permutations at its best. Also, it's common to find political parties putting their…

President Joe Biden said he plans by the end of February to nominate a Black woman to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, a historic first that he called “long overdue.” Biden appeared with Breyer, whom he has…

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has again promised to tackle the security challenges facing the country at this time. The President, who took over office in 2015 and currently serving a second term in office, said his government would hand…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday that All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the most qualified and salable presidential candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.…

DOWEN College in the Lekki area of Lagos has announced it is reviewing its policies with parents, staff and students following the death of its student Sylvester Oromoni. Oromoni died under controversial circumstances in November 2021.…

By Ogaba Ogomola The elections are around the corner, and it is expected that the polity would be heated with scheming and horse-trading, all in a bid to gain popularity or achieve electoral success. I am not against politics. But I am…

The Egyptian Government has offered to assist Nigeria in the preservation of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected in the country from Germany. The artefacts, with the least weight of 30kg each, looted by British troops in 1897,…

Israel has donated a Research Skill Development Computer Classroom Centre to Nigeria to boost educational growth of the girl-child in the country. Amb. Michael Freeman, the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, while donating the centre to…

The United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California says that Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi, will be sentenced on February 14 2022. The court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mrozek, said Hushpuppi has…

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclaimed the list of zoning of offices of the party in circulation ahead of the party’s National Convention, describing it as fake news. The disclaimer was contained in a statement issued by…

The Chicago State University has confirmed that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu attended the university. Tinubu’s academic qualification has been a source of controversy for many years. A recent viral article…

The governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has been concluded, with a former commissioner for environment Olabisi Kolawole emerging as governorship candidate. Kolawole, who is backed by ex-governor Ayo…

Ahead of next year's general election, no fewer than 1,000 Christian and Muslim clerics will on Friday hold a joint-prayer session for Governor Yahaya Bello's emergence as President. The clerics, drawn from over 800 churches and mosques…

The National Youth Service Corps Museum has been described as a center of attraction in the country. This description was given by a Committee for the Establishment of a Museum at the Nigeria Defense Academy, NDA, who was at the NYSC…

FORMER Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has announced his interest to contest the 2023 presidency. The ex-Governor of Kwara State said today in an Instagram post that he has a strong record of delivering on his promises and…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello has commended the managers of NYSC Scheme for its laudable achievements and mentorship roles for Corps Members. He also said the services rendered by the…

GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom has denied owing workers in the salaries. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, Ortom, however, admitted that he is yet to clear the outstanding arrears. The governor's reaction trails a…

VICE-President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari is determined and committed to ensuring things are done right and he is absolutely committed to the progress of the people and the country. He made this declaration yesterday…

The Presidency has hinted that the Federal Government will continue to borrow due to the suspension of the removal of fuel subsidy. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this today during an…

FORMER governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has declared his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential election. Okorocha made this known today in a letter read at plenary by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.…

MIYETTI Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied endorsing former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu for president contrary to reports. The former governor and senator is one of the frontrunners for the presidential…

The Presidency has described Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom as a politician who offers excuses for his state’s challenges while blaming others for problems he has either failed to solve or has created. In a piece released on Tuesday,…

VICE-PRESIDENT Yemi Osinbajo says there is no basis for judges in the country to earn less than federal lawmakers. He spoke yesterday in Abuja at the Justice Sector Reform Summit 2022 themed ‘Devising Practical Solutions towards Improved…

A total of 5,448 Nigerians lost their lives in 11,672 road accidents across the country between January and November 2021, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The spokesperson of the FRSC, Bisi Kazeem, who disclosed this…

The Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced plans to float a fresh political party ahead of the 2023 elections. The group gave the hint yesterday at its Annual General Meeting held at the country home of its…

Transparency International has released its 2021 corruption perception index globally, placing Nigeria 154 out of 180 countries studied methodologically. The organisation, in its latest report released on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the…

The Coalition of Southern and Middle Belt Youth Leaders Assembly, COSMBYLA, have called on Governor Samuel Ortom's opponents to join hands with him to move the state forward rather than castigating him in the media. Rising from its…

The Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi as well as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya were among several dignitaries that eulogized the great exploits of Ambassador…

The Coalition of Progressive Women in Nigeria (CPWN) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress to reschedule its proposed February 26th national convention over alleged plots by some governors to hijack the exercise. The APC…

The Federal Government says it will take into consideration infrastructure fund for the midstream and downstream sector targeted at developing gas infrastructure to actualise Auto Gas Transition. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State…

A financial services provider, Leatherback Limited, says it is set to introduce a banking system that will enable bank customers transact business across borders with unusual ease. Leatherback Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO),…

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has called for a closer working relationship between the federal and state governments to facilitate the pace of development. The minister made the call when he…

Alhaji Aliko Dangote has retained his position as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $12.1 billion, according to the 2022 edition of the Forbes’ Top 10 Africa’s Billionaires List. This is contained in a post on their verified…

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has called for justice for Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old pupil, murdered by the proprietor of Noble Primary School, Kano. The National President of NCWS, Mrs Laraba Shoda, made the called…

By Mark Okeke The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) finally scheduled its national convention for February 28. Sadly, rather than being a thing of joy the date now has all the markings of a dark cloud hanging ominously over the…

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has suspended the planned petrol subsidy removal. Speaking during a meeting held at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday,…

A group under the aegis, Northern States Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have pledged their support to Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi as Nigeria’s president in 2023. Rev. Yakubu Pam, the leader of the association, pledged their support…

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has applauded the pace of work on the Lekki Deep Seaport project, and expressed hope that services would commence at the port by the last quarter of 2022. The minister, who undertook an…