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Nigerians abroad can't vote until we amend the constitution
Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, says that constitutional amendment is needed before Nigerians in diaspora can be allowed to vote. Gbajabiamila said this at the Diaspora…
Death sentence : Gov Matawalle sends delegate to Saudi Arabia
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has dispatched a high powered delegation to Saudi Arabia to save the life of an indigene of the state facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia.The News Agency of Nigeria …
The North Can Not Continue To Rely On Quota System - Emir Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II has warned the North will destroy itself if it does not change its current status and address the challenges of poverty, millions of out- of- school children, …
Reps Order 400 exotic cars, reject Nigerian brands
The House of Representatives has resolved to acquire Toyota Camry 2020 model for members as official cars, otherwise called utility vehicles. The resolution was reached at an executive (closed-door) …
Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Court okays EFCC’s witness in trial of Fayose
A Federal Court in Lagos on Monday, granted leave to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to introduce a new witness in the ongoing N2.2bn fraud trial against Ayo Fayose and a firm, Sp…
Isa Pantami speaks on Boko Haram leader's threat to his life
Nigeria's minister of communication and digital economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has reacted to the threat to his life by a factional leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau. The terrorists' leader had…
Buratai promotes 3 soldiers for outstanding performance
Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East.Acc…
Fake CBN governor bags 3 years imprisonment for fraud
Justice Agatha Anulika Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced one Nwalozie Onyebuchi Julius, alias Dr. Godwin Emefiele, to three years imprisonment without…
NAF destroys ISWAP training camp in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp at Kirta Wulgo on the fringes of the Lake Chad in Northern Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daram…
Father Mbaka Denies Bayelsa Governorship Prophecy
The founder and director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, AMEN, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has refuted a purported prophecy report in social media alleging that he predicted the new Bayelsa governor wil…
Breaking: Court bars INEC from deregistering 31 political parties
The attempt by the Independent National Electoral Commission to reduce the massive number of political parties in the country has been hindered by a court order.The News Agency of Nigeria reports tha…
Court Orders Arrest Of Abdullahi Dikko, Ex-Customs Boss
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko over his continued failure to attend c…
Women Stage Protest In Cross River State As Cultist Kill One
At least one person was feared dead on Sunday following a violent cult clash in Ovonom in Obubra local government area of Cross River State. It was gathered that the development led to a protest from…
Leah Sharibu: Boko Haram Rejected Ransom - Government Sources
The Boko Haram terrorist group rejected the ransom offered by the Federal Government to secure the release of Leah Sharibu, sources at the Presidency told Daily Trust yesterday.Sharibu, a schoolgirl,…
Insecurity: Falana discloses how President Buhari is reportedly breaking the law
A renowned lawyer, Femi Falana, has said President Muhammadu Buhari breaking the law by refusing to sack the current set of security service chiefs. Falana told Channels TV on Monday, February 17, th…
Doctors To Embark On Nationwide Strike Over NUC’s PhD Directive
The Medical and Dental Consultant’s Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), says its members will pull out from all Teaching Hospitals in the country if the National University Commission (NUC), fails to wit…
Alleged killing of over 250 insurgents by NAF is fake - Official
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says a supposed ‘Breaking News Flash’ with the headline “Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 250 Boko Haram Fighters In Maiduguri” is totally fake. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daram…
Northern Elders Forum Tells Buhari To Stop Blame Game On Boko Haram
The Director, Advocacy and Engagement of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said this is not the time to engage in blame game over Boko Haram attacks in the North-East. He said comm…
2 community leaders detained over killing of 3 herdsmen in Anambra
THE Deputy President General of Ifite Ogwari Community in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State, Chief Nwaora Ikeoala and the town’s chief security officer, Chief Michael Akamala have been …
Biafra: The Burial Of My Parents Brought Divided S/East And S/South Together - Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that the ‘divided’ people of Southeast and South South were brought together again by the burial of his parents.Kanu’s paren…