Reps move to separate AGF from Ministry of Justice

Lawmakers of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 10, began moves to separate the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from the Ministry of Justice.     …

Violating citizens' rights doesn't mean government is strong - Shehu Sani

The lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district in the eighth Senate on Tuesday, December 10, said that Nigeria's human rights record is appalling.       &nbs…

New emirates : Court tells Ganduje to stop usurping the power of king makers

A Kano high court has ruled that the state government cannot take any action under the new Kano state emirates council law, 2019, without consulting the kingmakers.      &nbs…

Burglars invade Bayelsa government house, steal N3.5m

Just weeks to the end of Governor Seriake Dickson's tenure in office, alleged burglars have raided the Bayelsa Government House and disappeared with the sum of N3.5 million.      …

Barcelona's Ansu Fati sets new UCL goal scoring record

Barcelona forward, Ansu Fati, on Tuesday became the youngest player to score in the Champions League, when he netted the winner against Inter Milan on Tuesday. Fati came off the bench at the San Siro…

Man remanded over alleged murder in Kaduna state

A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old labourer, Inuwa Yunusa, for alleged murder. The Magistrate, Umar Ibrahim, who did not take the plea of the defendant, order…

IPPIS: FG saves N18bn as ICPC uncovers budget padding in health, tertiary institutions

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has identified the health and tertiary institutions as those with high levels of budget padding. This is as the federal …

Boko Haram explosives kill army commander, others in Borno

An army commander and two soldiers have been feared killed by explosives buried on a road by Boko Haram in the northern part of Borno.        The vehicle conveying the c…

This is what we will do over re-arrest of Sowore - House of Reps

The House of Representatives is to investigate operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) following the manner an activist, Omoyele Sowore.           …

FG Launches Open Treasury Portal (OTP)

The Nigerian Federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday launched an Open Treasury Portal through the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris as directe…

Revenue Mobilisation And Fiscal Committee Sets 2020 For Politicians' Pay Cut

The Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Committee has said it will review the salaries of political office holders in 2020 . The Chairman , RMAFC , Mr Elias Mbam , while speaking at a retreat for the mem…

Buhari to attend peace, development forum in Egypt

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set “An Agenda for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa.”    &nbsp…

Air peace to commence flights to Ibadan

The nation’s and West & Central Africa’s leading Airline, Air Peace has announced plans to commence flight operations to Nigeria’s ancient city of Ibadan and capital of the Pacesetter State, Oyo.…

Falana Replies Presidency, FG Should Stop Subjecting Sowore To Media Trial

When Mr. Omoyele Sowore was arrested on August 2, 2019 the State Security Service (SSS) accused him of engaging in terrorist activities. On the basis of the allegation the SSS obtained an order f…

INEC optimistic on electronic collation, transmission of results in 2023

The face of election might likely change for the best as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the use of smart card reader machine and electronic collation of results would be le…

Buhari writes Senate over new FIRS chairman, AMCON boss

The appointment of new heads of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) by President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday, December 10, considere…

Appeal court president reveals how Kalu's trial was fast-tracked

Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the president of the Court of Appeal, has revealed how her court was able to avert delay that would have clogged proceedings in criminal cases including the recently conclu…

Drama continues as Senate panel, Akpabio face off over NDDC gets messier

The controversy between lawmakers of the Nigerian Senate and the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, over allegations of fraudulent practices in the ministry continued on Monday, Decem…

Aisha Buhari sends message to wives of the 36 state governors

Wives of the 36 States Governors have been commended for the role they play in reducing the spate of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. The commendation was made by First Lady of Nigeria, Dr Mr…

Former INEC boss, Jega speaks on corruption in Nigeria

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a strategic change in the fight against corruption.      &nbsp…