Group asks Buhari to order release of Dino Melaye’s ‘corruption file

President Mohammadu Buhari has been asked to prevail on the Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to release the file on corruption charges against a senator,…

The hypocrisy of Igbo political leaders

By Frederick Nwabufo The so-called Igbo struggle is an enterprise. Individuals from the south-east, who find themselves in position of political influence, hawk the ‘’Igbo agitation’’ as merchandise in self-seeking…

Ghana faults Nigeria’s reports on embassy demolition, deportation, others

Following a report by the minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, that Nigeria will no longer tolerate the incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts…

PDP sweeps Ebonyi council polls

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission , on Sunday, announced candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, winner of all the chairmanship and councilorship seats in Saturday’ s council polls conducted…

Northern Elders Forum knocks Senate over move to review 1999 Constitution

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has faulted the Senate’s move to review and alter some provisions of the 1999 constitution (as amended). According to the Elders, federal lawmakers, since 1999,…

Fuel subsidy returns, as NNPC pays N5.4bn as under recovery

Subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, has once again resurfaced, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, weekend, said it incurred N5.35 billion as under recovery…

DSS Vs IPOB Clash: Group condemns Kanu for urging IPOB members to attack security operatives

The Good Conscience Forum (GCF) says the call by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for his members to attack security operatives is a “significant…

FG to inject over N600bn into agriculture for food security – Minister

The Federal Government is set to inject over N600 billion as stimulus response into the agriculture sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, made this known in…

Shites; Two ‘Shehu’ die, scores injured in Kaduna after clash with Police

A violent clash between Shiites of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the police has claimed two in Kaduna on Sunday. Many other adherents of the…

JAMB lifts suspension on printing admission letters, others

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has lifted the suspension on the printing of admission letters , and inter -university transfers among others . The organisation said with the development,…

FCT emergency agency warns residents of severe flood

FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warns FCT residents to avoid flooded areas to avert dangers of falling victims of flood.. The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has once again warned…

SERAP sues Buhari over N800bn recovered loot

Socio- Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Muhammadu Buhari over the failure to disclose information and documents relating to the names of people from…

Zamfara seeks death sentence for reckless driving after death of 15 gov’s supporters

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, says his administration will introduce death sentence for reckless drivers in the state. The development came after the death of 15 of his supporters in…

Police AIG Rabiu Yusuf dies

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 14, Rabiu Yusuf, has been confirmed dead. Mr Yusuf, who was recently promoted, was deployed to Katsina to head the newly…

Revitalization of Education and ASUU’s Stand-alone Struggle: Oh Ye’ Saboteurs, Nature Shall Judge You Accordingly

By Sani Idris The image, integrity and repute of university scholars are been globally acclaimed and are not in any way matchable to other personalities in such regards. This is…