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Tribunal upholds election of Yahaya Bello as Kogi governor
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Monday dismissed the petition filed by Mr.James Faleke against the incumbent Yahaya Bello. The tribunal ruled that Hon. James Faleke ha…
Neymar doesn't have the quality of Messi or Ronaldo:Pele
Pele has taken an aim at Barcelona ace Neymar, declaring that the Brazilian striker 'lacks the quality of Messi and Ronaldo'He has argued that Neymar Jr. doesn't have what it takes to be as good as C…
China bans Ramadan fasting in mainly Muslim region
China has marked the start of Ramadan with its customary ban on civil servants, students and children in a mainly-Muslim region from taking part in fasting, government websites said as the holy month…
Blasphemy: CAN insists on open trial of Bridget's killers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and Abuja has warned against any attempt to secretly try the killers of a 74-year-old woman, Madam Bridget Agbahime.She was killed…
Pray for peace, security, Saraki tells Muslims
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday urged Muslim faithfuls across the country to use the period of this year's Ramadan to pray for peace, security and God's intervention in tackling t…
Flexible exchange rate: Experts decry non-release of guidelines
Some capital market operators experts at the weekend decried the non-release of the flexible foreign exchange rate guidelines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), two weeks after the pronounce…
APC blames Avengers' attacks on PDP, celebrates Oshiomhole
The South-South Zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to blame attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region on the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
Gov. Wike appoints Joseph Yobo Senior Special Assistant
Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo has been appointed a Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to the Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike.A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assist…
World Health Organization Declares End of Ebola Virus in Guinea
The Ebola outbreak in Guinea is over, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday, the second time the West African nation has been declared free of the virus. It has been six weeks si…
FG orders arrest of ex-ministers, govs, others over diplomatic passports
The Federal Government, through the newly appointed Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has ordered the arrest of all former ministers and other politica…
NDDC: NASS issues bench warrant on Atlas, Pan-Ocean, Sheba, Newcross, others
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) on Tuesday issued bench warrant on seven oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region for failure to appear be…
Stolen assets: FG to make recovery details available Thursday - Presidency
The Presidency has said President Muhammad Buhari was not sleeping on his stand to publish the amounts that have been recovered by his administration from those who had allegedly looted …
Jonathan shocked me by conceding easily, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he never expected that former President Goodluck Jonathan would concede defeat so easily after the March 2015 Presidential election.In his words, "This is wh…
Chad's ex-ruler convicted of crimes against humanity
Chad's ex-ruler Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at his war crimes trial in Senegal.The judge also convicted him of rape, sexual slavery and…
Democracy remains best solution for Nigeria's problems - Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has commended Nigerians for working to sustain democracy in the past 17 years despite the various challenges the country has encountered within the period.In a statem…
Parliamentarians are most criticised, Lasun
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Sulaimon Lasun, yesterday lamented the ordeal the legislative arm of government is going through in the discharge of its duty.Hon Sulaimon stat…