Category - Politics
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‘We need restructuring of the mind, not just the country’ – Jonathan
GRASS CUTTING SCANDAL: Court adjourns Lawal’s fraud trial till February 17
Buhari re-appoints Hadiza Usman as NPA MD, approves board members for NPA, TCN
How prisons comptroller defrauded job applicants of N2.8m – Witness
EFCC presents first witness in ex-Gov Yero’s trial for alleged money laundering
Ikpeazu vows to protect Abia from criminals, outlawed groups
Soyinka celebrates Trump’s exit, brands ex-US president a racist
Kano govt warns residents against flouting COVID-19 protocols, extends ban to club, street parties
Ohuabunwa declares 2023 presidential bid
Ex-CPC members form new political movement ahead of 2023
FG cannot dictate to Ondo on how to tackle insecurity – Gani Adams
NASS REPUBLIC: As Reps mull keeping students at home. Two other stories, and a quote to remember
Atiku urges Biden to help Nigeria fight terrorism
‘Igbo not at war with other parts of Nigeria. Nothing demands our separation,’ Ohanaeze cautions Kanu
‘We look forward to working with new US government,’ Buhari tells Biden
10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers, Thursday morning, January 20 2021
Osun state government announces new COVID-19 guidelines
Wike donates N500m for rebuilding of Sokoto market
Bafarawa urges Buhari to divert N400bn budgeted for COVID-19 to security
Defiant Akeredolu insists only registered persons would be allowed to use forest reserves
Northern Elders Forum describes Akeredolu’s ultimatum to herdsmen as provocative
SocialMediaTrends: FG’s plan to enrich 20m Nigerians, Garba Shehu’s ‘insensitive’ statement & more
Presidency to spend N4.5bn on allowances, travels in 2021
GRASS CUTTING SCANDAL: EFCC opens case against Lawal, presents first witness
Alleged pension thief, Maina begs court for another bail over deteriorating health
Court adjourns ex-minister’s trial for alleged N714m fraud till January 25
Presidency reaction to Ondo govt’s quit notice to herdsmen provocative – Fani-Kayode
Nigerian govt extends teachers’ retirement age
Buhari presides over first FEC meeting in 2021, swears in CCB members
‘The sins of a criminal few shouldn’t affect law-abiding individuals,’ Sani counsels Akeredolu on herdsmen imbroglio
Afenifere knocks presidency over comments on quit notice to herdsmen, rallies support for Ondo govt
Zamfara govt dismisses report on alleged support for bandits
Abducted Adamawa monarch regains freedom
Senate won’t fight Buhari over insecurity – Lawan
Restructuring, new constitution the real solutions to Nigeria’s problems – Jang
Why FG released 4,000 inmates in Nigeria – Minister
‘Handle malaria symptoms like COVID-19,’ Lagos govt tells doctors
Presidency reaction to quit notice given to herdsmen a brazen display of emotional attachment – Ondo govt
10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021
Presidency condemns Akeredolu’s quit notice to herdsmen
FG to give N5,000 to 24.3m poor Nigerians for 6 months
Anambra guber poll to hold Nov 6 —INEC
FCTA commends Abuja schools for compliance with COVID-19 protocols
‘Dogara’s name not in our register. He is not a member,’ APC denies ex-speaker in court
Bayelsa Assembly dismisses reports of alleged plan to impeach Diri
PDP chairman in Akwa Ibom, Ekpeyong dies of COVID-19
‘Don’t be in hurry to form a party like APC,’ PDP counsels Okorocha
Pope Francis appoints Kukah into Council on promotion of human dignity and development
