The presidency on Thursday urged Nigerians to “calm down” for them to see the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Special Adviser on Media and...
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said on Thursday the Federal Government would commence the payment of hazard allowance to health workers tackling the...
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Thursday reacted to speculations he was eyeing the presidency in 2023. Umahi, who spoke with journalists after inspecting the Ebonyi...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday threatened to suspend the Edo and Ondo governorship elections if the actions of political actors led to a...
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enforce the use of face masks in public places across the country....
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, said on Thursday credible elections in Edo and Ondo states would rekindle citizens’ hope in...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a dedicated public election result viewing portal known as “The INEC Result Viewing (IReV).” The INEC National Commissioner...
The impeached Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, said on Thursday his purported removal by some members of the House was a non-issue....
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday appointed Dr. Ita Udosen as its acting chairman in Akwa Ibom. The APC chairman in the state, Mr. Ini...
The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the reported infiltration of Nigeria by Al-Qaeda terrorist group. The Commander of the United States Africa Command, Major General Dagvin...
The Federal Government on Thursday extended the phase two of the gradual relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown by another four weeks. The phase started on June...
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, on Thursday charged aviation authorities and airline operators to begin the process for...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday urged heads of security and defence services to promote and implement comprehensive security philosophies of joint efforts and synergy to address...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Thursday the COVID-19 pandemic might disenfranchise many voters in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The...
Former Vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the ongoing political crisis in Edo State ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election set for September 19....
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has dismissed 5,666 public secondary school teachers. He also sacked the state Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) Executive Secretary, Mr Lawrence...
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has given reason why he feels the northern region of Nigeria will continue to battle with insecurity. Governor Matawalle...
The 14 lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly who were left out during the inauguration of the assembly have been purportedly sworn-in in Benin,...
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the takeover of the state assembly complex by the police. The party in...
Renovation work has commenced at the Edo State House of Assembly on Thursday, after it was taken over by policemen in the early hours of the...
Another attack on three communities in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has reportedly left about 20 people killed. Reports also say many more...
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have agreed to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari with resolutions after a meeting it had over the attack on Borno State...
The Commander of the United States Africa Command, Major General Dagvin Aderson, has said that terrorist group, Al-Qaeda is already taking root in the Nortwest geological...
An earlier report stating that Nigerians have been banned from visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a result of the cyber fraud case involving Hushppuppi...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to “ugly reports of violence” in Edo ahead of the September 19 governorship election in the state. The...
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has stated one factor hindering security agents, who have been battling Boko Haram insurgents in the North-West and...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, to immediately stop the invasion and attempt to forcefully take over the...
The police on Thursday took over the Edo State House of Assembly, locking the gate, and barring everyone from going in or out of the premises....
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the increase in the prices of petroleum products, especially premium motor spirit also known as petrol. The...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has called for accelerated process towards the granting of fiscal autonomy for the judicial arm of government. The governor made the...
The Defence Headquarters has refuted the claim by the governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum that last week’s attack on his convoy was carried out by...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has been granted a 14-day order to detain the seven arrested #Revolutionnow movement members who staged a peaceful protest in...
Some Nigerians trapped in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Kuwait have called on the federal government to help them return to the country. According to...
No less than 443 ghost workers, including 18 dead, 70 retired and 193 redeployed staff, were uncovered by the Benue government on the payroll of the...
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lamented the lack of enforcement of the various regulations put in place for the control of the global pandemic...
The monarchs and stakeholders of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), have urged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio to resign....
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that the commission was working together with the government of Saudi Arabia to...
The Oyo State government led by Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the lump sum of N60 million (N59,783, 437.50) as grant for the take-off of the...
Nigeria, on Wednesday recorded 457 new cases of covid-19, bringing its total confirmed cases to 44,890. This was made known late Friday night by the Nigeria...
The Presidency has reacted to claims that the Nigerian government has been absorbing repentant Boko Haram terrorists into the nation’s military. The Presidency described such claims...
Unnecessary brouhaha? The House of Representatives, on July 28, opened a can of worms on a $400 million commercial loan agreement signed, on September 5, 2018,...
These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you this morning. 1. Makinde says under Ajimobi, N1bn was stolen monthly for 96 months, vows to...
A video has emerged online showing about 100 members of the Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram insurgents claiming to be from Niger State, North Central...
The Kano State Government on Wednesday said it would provide hand sanitizers, face masks and temperature monitors for teachers and students in the state. The state...
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer has promised to make Nigeria a priority for the availability of the BNT162 COVID-19 vaccine candidate when it eventually becomes available. The company...
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF), on Wednesday said the recent low figures of COVID-19 positive cases recorded in the country was due to the...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday vowed that his administration would recover the N96 billion allegedly stolen under the administration of late Senator Abiola...
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has explained why his deputy, Yekini Idiaye was impeached on Wednesday. The Speaker, who gave...
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), on Wednesday said the protest organised by the RevolutionNow group was another attempt by the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore...
A suit seeking damages to the tune of N2 billion against the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, Kabir Akingbolu, Sahara Reporters and Vanguard Media Limited,...
