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It's just a decoy for a summer holiday- Falana slams proposed Governors' trip to Germany
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum, Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, revealed to State House correspondents on Thursday in Abuja, that State Governors are currently concludin…
There are no plans to impeach me- Yari
Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, has denied claims of impeachment plans by the State House of Assembly against him.Speaking with State House correspondents shortly after presiding over …
Nigeria is technically in recession- Adeosun
At an appearance before the Senate on Thursday, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, painted a gloomy picture of the economy, stating the country was already in recession.The Minister appeared bef…
Wild jubilation amongst Muslims as ban on hijab in Lagos Public Schools is lifted
Wild jubilation broke out at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Lagos State on Thursday, when the right to wear Hijab, Islamic headscarf, in public primary and secondary schools was granted.With …
Reps Sex Scandal: US Ambassador does not have sufficient evidence- Onyema
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, stated at the House of Reps. on Thursday, that there had been no sufficient evidence to prove that the three Reps. accused of sexual misconduct reall…
High Court grants Fayose's ally, Abiodun Agbele, N50m bail and N5m damages
An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama, on Thursday ordered the release of Governor Ayodele Fayose's ally, Abiodun Agbele from Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, custody.Agbele, who has …
FG is in talks with N/Delta militants- Buhari
At a farewell audience with Mr. Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria, at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari officially confirmed that his adminis…
NDA denies reports that its Logistics Supplier was arrested, warns NUPENG, PENGASSAN to leave oil fields
Claims by the Nigerian Navy, that it had arrested the logistics supplier of Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has been denied by the militant group.In a statement released by its spokesperson, M…
Saraki denies joining PDP
The Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday denied news making the rounds, that he had de-camped to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.The speculation followed Saraki's appearance …
One killed in Plateau as soldiers face-off with protesting youths over murder of Monarch
There are tensions in Plateau state over the murder of a first class monarch, Lazarus Agai, who was killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in company of his wife, son and aide.According to reports, sold…
Senate set to screen Ambassadorial Nominees
The Senate, on Wednesday, said it would proceed with the screening and confirmation of the 47 ambassadorial nominees sent to it last month by President Muhammadu Buhari.It also urged the President to…
Remi Tinubu and Dino Melaye sheath swords as Saraki wades in
Following the intervention of Senate President Bukola Saraki, there were strong indications emerging from the Senate on Wednesday, that a reconciliation was under way between the Chairman, Sena…
Sultan of Sokoto condemns death of Plateau Monarch, but cautions against ascribing killings to fulani herdsmen
In a condolence visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, in his palace in Jishe, on Wednesday, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar lll, condemned the brutal killing of the tradit…
Allardyce to be named new Manager of English Football Team
61 year old Sunderland boss, Sam Allardyce, who is also a former Bolton, Newcastle, and West Ham Manager, is expected to be named the new Manager of the English National Football Team, soon.This is a…
Keshi to be buried July 29
The late Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, will be buried on Friday, July 29. His burial arrangements have been made public. The Delta State Commissioner for Information Mr. Patrick Ukah, who is a…
Buhari nominates Ndoma-Egba as new NDDC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, sent a letter to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, nominating former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, as the Chairman of the Niger Delta Developme…
Aisha Buhari sues Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has been sued by the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, for alleging that she was one of those indicted for involvement in the Halliburton multi-mill…
Zamfara Impeachment Plot: DSS arrests Lawmakers
The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Sanusi Rikiji, his deputy, Muhammad Gumi, and other principal officers of the Assembly, including the House Majority Leader, Isah Abdulmumini, and …
I will come back much stronger- Ronaldo
Real Madrid star player and Captain of the Portuguese National Football Team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has vowed to return stronger from the knee injury he suffered during the Euro 2016 final.In a message …
Buhari's anti-corruption war is not targeted at the PDP- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has refuted claims in some quarters that the Buhari administration's War Against Corruption was targeted at members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,…