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THE Progressive Governors' Forum has sacked its Director-General, Salihu Moh. Lukman, over alleged anti-party activities, TheNigerian News has learnt. It was gathered that Lukman's dismissal was part of the resolution of the All…

A FORMER Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim has rejected calls for a consensus candidate from the South-East amid growing agitations to zone the 2023 Presiden,cy to the region. Anyim made this disclosure today during a live interview on…

GOVERNORS of the All Progressive Congress (APC) say they are united behind President Buhari. They also insisted that the national convention of the party would hold in February, 2022. Although they did not give a particular date for…

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, on Sunday told the National Assembly that overriding President Muhammadu Buhari over the Electoral Act amendment Bill is not the best option.…

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says his administration has established village security structure as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the state, especially banditry. Masari disclosed this on Sunday in Katsina when he received…

THE National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, charged President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy all available means to rid Nigeria of bandits and Boko Haram insurgents. The ex-Lagos State governor…

SENATE Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu, has exonerated himself from media reports that he attacked a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu. Kalu, in a statement yesterday in Abuja, stressed that he could never attack…

By Thomas Uzah We all know, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is the most formidable, outstanding and symbolic humanitarian face of the nation’s public expression of its affections as a father-figure, anytime its citizens…

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has commended the strategic partnership between the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria under the Anchor Borrowers Programme of the Federal Government.…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has acknowledged that the country has made progress in the fight against insurgents under President Muhammadu Buhari. But the governor urged the President to fulfill his campaign promises to end Boko…

Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, says he is too rich to steal from Nigeria. He made this known in an interview yesterday. He said, “Everybody, even you Reuben (Abati), you know me pre-1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, you know I…

NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has paid a condolence visit to Ogbomosho over the death of His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III. Speaking at the palace in Ogbomosho over the…

Some football enthusiasts on Friday urged the Super Eagles to ensure victory against Sudan in their second match Group D of the Africa Cup Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will take on Sudan…

The African Union, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and AfCFTA have inaugurated the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), thereby making it available for use by the public. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, says the command generated N870.39 billion revenue from January to December 2021. The Area Controller, Comptroller Malanta Yusuf, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos.…

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat says the commercial roll-out of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) will save Africa up to US$5 billion dollars annually. The Secretary General of AfCFTA,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the conduct of six outstanding constituencies by-elections in four states for Feb. 26. The commission announced this in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National…

THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked people of the South-East to sit at home on Tuesday, January 18 in honour of its leader Nnamdi Kanu who will be in court on that day. In a statement by the group’s spokesperson Emma…

A FORMER Deputy National Chairman (South-West) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, says he will leave Nigeria if former Lagos State Govenror, Bola Tinubu, becomes president in 2023. Recall that Tinubu recently informed…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has vowed that Nigeria will not experience a coup again because the Armed Forces of Nigeria have pledged their total loyalty to democratic rule in the country. Irabor, who…

FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has outlined five qualities he expects from President Muhammadu Buhari's 'ideal' successor. He made this known in an interview yesterday. When asked to mention the particular…

PRESIDENT Buhari has again said his administration has done its best to end insecurity in the country, expressing hope that God will listen to Nigeria’s prayers. Buhari spoke yesterday during a visit by the Grand Khalifa of the…

GOVERNOR-elect, Charles Soludo, has defended his 80-member governorship transition committee. Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria between 2004 and 2009, was declared winner of the Anambra governorship election on…

AHEAD of next year's general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has lamented that the continued delay in the assent to the Electoral Act (2010) amendment bill may affect the adoption of the new amendments. The…

GOVERNOR Hope Uzodinma has appointed socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, as his social media aide. According to Cubana Chief Priest, he received his letter of appointment yesterday as the Special Adviser…

THE State Police Command has described as fake news the reports on the abduction of mobile police instructors at a training school by Boko Haram insurgents in the state. There were reports that the insurgents kidnapped several mobile…

Angry youths yesterday attacked the palace of a traditional ruler in Bassa, Rev. Ronku Aka, over his alleged inability to protect his community from bandits. Aka is the Bra Ngwe Irigwe in Bassa local government area of the state. The…

...gives Govs ultimatum to announce replacement The Progressives Youth Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has 'sacked' the Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Dr Salihu Moh Lukman, over alleged anti-party…

By Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) mni fnipr The 15th of January every year has always been the day the Nigerian Government and people celebrate the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). The day marks the climax of almost two…

NIGERIA and Ghana have a fierce rivalry in football that has been in existence for decades, and the two countries rarely wish each other well in the sport. However, the Super Eagles were so impressive against Egypt on Tuesday that a…

AHEAD of next year's presidential election, the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum has called on political parties to zone their tickets to the south.  The group made this known in a communique issued yesterday after a meeting chaired…

Police on Thursday began searching the homes of more than 100 people in Bavaria and other states in southern Germany who allegedly obtained false COVID-19 vaccination certificates. According to the police statement, the public…

The Federal Government says it is adopting digital revolutions for job creation, better governance and youth empowerment in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications commission (NCC), stated this…

Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Lawan Jimeta on Thursday in Benin, assumed duty as the new AIG, Zone 5, comprising Edo and Delta states The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jimeta took over from AIG Ahmad…

Momas Electrical Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL) Metering School says it will train no fewer than 4,000 Nigerian youths on meter installation and manufacturing in 2022. Mr Kola Balogun, Chairman, MEMMCOL, made this…

The newly appointed Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Murtala Bashir, on Thursday assumed office as the 19th commandant of the institution. Until his appointment as NDC Commandant, Bashir was the Commandant,…

Mr Bismarck Rewane, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company, has predicted that the financial services industry will grow by 8.32 per cent in 2022. Rewane, was the keynote speaker at the Nigerian…

VETERAN singer, Innocent Idibia, aka Tubaba has said that he has stopped impregnating women. The father of seven made this known during his performance at the Idoma International Carnival. Captured in a video which circulated on…

FORMER Governor of Lagos State and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has donated the sum of N50million to families of victims of the recent killings in two Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Tinubu made…

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State says the state will not take part in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra. Umahi, who made this known in Abakaliki the state capital yesterday during a reception organised for him after…

NYSC DG calls for review of school curriculum The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has called for the review of school curriculum and introduction of Skill Acquisition and…

The Management of Federal University Lokoja has joined the league of eminent Nigerians to congratulate the NYSC Director-General on his elevation to the new rank of Major General in the Nigeran Army. The Institution’s Vice-Chancellor,…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has rated the administration of President Buhari high, noting that the country may have divided without him. Kalu spoke today in an interview with AriseTV. “Buhari has done very well and I…

CHAIRMAN Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, says the ruling party is now the largest political party in the whole of Africa after its recent membership registration and…

GOVERNOR-elect, Prof. Charles Soludo, has appointed former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, as the head of the transition team that will see to the smooth inauguration of his new administration. Making the announcement today on his…

THE All Progressives Congress (APC) faction loyal to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has, once again, lost to the faction led by former Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, as a High Court in Abuja struck out its application for a…

*2023: I didn't endorse Tinubu for president - Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has discredited a statement that purported that he endorsed the national leader of the All Progressives…

CELEBRITY publisher, Dele Momodu, has informed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of his intention to contest for the party’s presidential ticket. Momodu disclosed this today at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja where he formally…

Toyin Saraki has been appointed by WHO Foundation World Health Organization (WHO) as Inaugural Global Health Ambassador. Sharing the news on Facebook, Toyin Saraki wrote: I am delighted to announce that the World Health Organization…

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at Ogun State at exactly 10.39 am to inaugurate various developmental projects initiated by Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration. He arrived at the state in the company of the State Governor,…