Twelve journalists have emerged as finalists for the 2015 edition and tenth anniversary of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting. The shortlist includes Fisayo Soyombo of The Cable, Adekunle Yusuf of The Nation, Chukwuemeka Emenike of The New Telegraph, Sumner Sambo of Television Continental, Motunrayo Joel and Adedayo Odusanya …

Former President of the Senate Senator David Mark has called on his constituents to remain calm and be law abiding over the Benue State Election Appeal Tribunal which ordered a re-run of the Benue South Senatorial election result. Senator Mark in a reaction to the Tribunal verdict told his people …

In furtherance of his administration’s effort to boost foreign direct investment, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will join other participants for this year’s edition of the Global African Investment Summit taking place in London next week. He is expected to deliver a keynote address on investment opportunities in Lagos. …

You could suspect that Prince Abubakar Audu was killed, just by listening to the various views canvassed in the media since his demise. Just listen to those struggling to take advantage of the governorship candidate’s misfortune! I don’t believe in the efficacy of “African science” or “remote control” or “otumokpo”, …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA Gunmen in Bayelsa state have released the kidnapped mother of Nigeria’s Under 23 Coach, Samson Siasia who was abducted two weeks ago from her Odoni community. Madam Beauty Siasia is also the mother of Moses Siasia, a gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Movement PDM. Police authorities in …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA Ahead of the 2016 governorship elections in Bayelsa state, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described the incumbent Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, as a visionary leader and urged Bayelsans to re-elect him. Jonathan said the state is in dire need of a good leader that would propel …

Stakeholders from across Enugu state have approved the setting up of Local Government Caretaker Committees for the 17 local council areas in the state pending the time adequate budgetary allocations would be provided in the 2016 state appropriation for the conduct of local government elections in the state. The stakeholders …

The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro, has directed a full scale investigation and release of the Captain and four crew members of a Polish cargo vessel who were abducted off Nigeria’s coast. Eleven of the crew members were left …

President Muhammadu Buhari late Friday in Malta called for the establishment of a Commonwealth Committee to oversee the rendering of greater assistance and support to Nigeria and other member-countries which have been adversely affected by the scourge of terrorism. Speaking at a banquet hosted by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II …

Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State has lamented the death of a former Minister of Education, Dr. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu, in an Israeli hospital. Gov. Umahi, who was on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Abakaliki on Thursday, described Aja-Nwachukwu as a “peace advocate” and “one …

The Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Eng. David Nweze Umahi, has once again restated his resolve to retain his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Umahi was reacting to the speculations in a section of the media that he was set to move to the ruling All Progressive Congress …

Mrs Roli Bode George has been appointed as the first woman acting Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, following the retirement of Alhaji Ahmadu Giade who has bowed out after serving 10 years in the agency. Mrs Bode George’s appointment is considered by observers as a significant …

Six suspected drug traffickers have been apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos with 13.410kg of substances that tested positive for narcotics by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). NDLEA commander at the Lagos airport, Ahmadu Garba gave the names of the suspects as follows; …

ANTHONY OMOH The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Engr. Saleh Dunoma, said the partnership between FAAN and the Airports Council International (ACI) will enhance skills and the performance of FAAN Airports. He said the partnership will facilitate identification and closing gaps to achieve the executive …

A male suicide bomber hit a procession of Shi’ite Muslims in Kano city as they walked to Zaria to pay homage to their founder in the country, security sources and a Shi’ite leader said. Muhammad Turi said that 21 people had been killed and more wounded. Police said there were …

BOLANLE BOLAWOLE Nigerians and foreigners alike are agreed that corruption is a cankerworm that has eaten deep into this country’s fabric. In fact, the Presidency of Muhammadu Buhari came to power riding the crest of an anti-corruption crusade. The new president is not only seen as Mr. Clean but also …

The concerted campaign of political interference by the Kenyan government with the judicial independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Assembly of State Parties this week is a shocking indictment of the lengths the country will go to deny justice to the victims of horrific crimes committed during …

SIMEON NWAKAUDU In six months, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has transformed Rivers State from a pariah state to Nigeria’s Giant Construction Site where majority of the people, except a few partisans are well pleased with his performance. He has changed the narrative of Rivers State from a state where things …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday, formally handed over a cache of heavy security equipment including  vehicles to the State Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), just as he charged them to ensure that the equipment are deployed effectively to tackle criminal activities as residents will no …

Lagos State Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem has advocated a more cordial working relationship between the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the State Ministry of Justice. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association [NBA], the Commissioner described the association as a …

Enugu State Government has re-affirmed commitment to sustaining and strengthening   partnership and relationship with business enterprises, in its efforts to make the state a choice business destination for prospective investors. According to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the state, such fruitful partnership would make the state a centre of attraction for …

Chairman of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Babatunde Rotinwa has tasked Local governments and Local Council Development Areas officials across the State to rededicate themselves to duty in order to have an improved and better service delivery in all the LGAs and LCDAs Receiving members of the …

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the media to galvanize support among the populace for the war on terrorism, which he described as a major challenge facing the nation. ”The war against terrorism is not a war for the military alone but for all Nigerians. The …