Favouritism Responsible For Nigeria’s Backwardness – Jonathan
A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that the tradition of favouritism in leadership positions among families, friends, acquaintances rather than ability and capability to deliver is responsible…
NEPOTISM: FG’s injustice fueling insecurity, Ohanaeze kicks as Buhari appoints northerner IGP
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Tuesday, condemned the appointment of a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The group said…
Atiku not a Nigerian by birth, not eligible to vie for Presidency, Malami tells Court
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is not constitutionally…
Poor Nigerians believe in unity – elite do not, says Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the elites are the ones pushing for Nigeria’s breakup. Addressing journalists on Saturday, Lawan said the ordinary citizens believe that the country should remain as…
Anambra poll: Why Obiano wants to hand over to me –Soludo
Former Central Bank Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed confidence that he will emerge the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and also come out victorious in the November…
Deal With Secessionists, Buhari Support Groups Tell FG
The Forum of Buhari Support Groups (FBSG) yesterday urged the Federal Government to deal with those agitating for the break -up of the country under the guise of defending ethnic…
Niger president to be sworn in after ‘attempted coup’
Niger’s newly-elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, is set to be sworn into office on Friday, a democratic watershed overshadowed by jihadist violence and alleged coup bid two days ago. The inauguration…
INEC To Resume Continuous Voters Registration On June 28
The Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise will resume on June 28 across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the date…
Buhari to Nigerians: Don’t allow mischief mongers divide us — we’re better as one
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians not to allow “mischief mongers” to divide the country. The president in his Easter message to Christians, on Thursday, said Nigeria is “stronger and…
APC Extends Membership Registration By 3 Weeks
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its membership registration and revalidation exercise by three weeks. In a statement on Thursday, Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee,…
Nobody can sack me from PDP, says Iwuanyanwu
Elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Tuesday, said nobody can sack him from the Peoples Democratic Party. Iwuanyanwu, who said that he is a life member of the Board of…
Medical Trip: Buhari Needs Not Transmit Power To Osinbajo – Presidency
It is unnecessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to transmit power to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Presidency has said. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…
Rivers gov sacks commissioner, orders him to submit documents, property to perm sec
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has sacked Dr Igbiks Tamuno, the state Commissioner for Environment. Wike announced the sack in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Kelvin Ebiri,…
Wikipedia locks Tinubu’s page for ‘persistent vandalism’ after age is edited 84 times
Wikipedia editors have locked the profile page showing details about the life of Bola Tinubu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for “persistent vandalism”. Tinubu celebrated his birthday…
FAKE NEWS ALERT: I Won’t Support Tenure Elongation For Buhari – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has dismissed a tweet that quoted him as saying that he won’t mind a constitutional amendment to allow unlimited term of office for the president if…





















