President Muhammadu Buhari participated in Friday’s Juma’at prayer at the Presidential Villa Mosque. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) the President did so out of consideration for avoidable hardships imposed on members of the public by road closures and other security …

Support for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun mounted on Friday as prominent leaders of the party lauded his leadership qualities, describing him as “the most distinguished party chairman in the country” They said that the national chairman created the framework that brought about …

  The Super Eagles goalkeeper has explained reasons for not showing up at the NFF disciplinary committee saying did not get any letter from the Nigeria Football Federation inviting him to any disciplinary hearing in Abuja, last Tuesday. The 32-year-old who did not show on Tuesday to explain his remark …

Washington Spirits have completed the signing of Nigeria midfielder Ngozi Okobi, who becomes the National Super Women League outfit third Nigerian signing this season. Okobi becomes the Washington DC-based outfit third signing from the ongoing Women’s World Championship in Canada after they snapped up Australia and Canberra United striker Herley …

Telecommunications company Etisalat Nigeria, has announced members of the judging panel who will decide the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature. The judging panel will be chaired by Professor Ato Quayson a Professor of English and inaugural Director of the Centre for Diaspora Studies at the University of …

By Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba Four weeks after taking over governance in Nigeria, the APC is unable to set up the basic structure of governance at the Federal level. No time has this happened since 1999. While the lethargy in the Executive arm is clearly the business of the President, that …

Nigeria will probably be hit by fuel shortages in three weeks as the government is reportedly cash-strapped to pay for gasoline subsidies. This is as President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, sacked the entire board of directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with immediate effect. The directive to that effect …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Over 200 aggrieved women from Otuoke Community in Bayelsa state have called on the Federal Government and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to sack the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Otuoke, Mobolaji Aluko. The aggrieved women under the auspices of Otuoke Progressives Women Association alleged that he …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday June 22, 2015 arraigned one Ifeanyi Ozoh before Justice B. O Quadri of the Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on a two count charge bordering on fraud. Ozoh pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him The accused persons …

Factional President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has condemned unequivocally the deepening salary crisis arrears running into several months owed Nigerian workers by various State Governments in many parts of Nigeria despite the efforts Congress has made at different levels to resolve the logjam. The labour …

The case involving a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a fresh 50 count charge bordering on stealing and money laundering, came up for mention Thursday, June 25, 2015 before Justice A. F. Adeniyi of the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned what transpired at both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 25th 2015. In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni,the party said it stands by the list sent by it to the President of the Senate …

  AKHERE Godwin, Benin Former Minority whip of the 7th House of Representatives, Hon. Samson Osagie, has described as ‘mischievous and unacceptable’ the purported call by some persons for the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun. He said Chief Oyegun has done …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The leadership of Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the military for the random bombing of communities in the Niger Delta region under the guise of searching and rounding up sea pirates. President, IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, said though the group condemned criminalities in the region, such …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin Former Deputy National President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Eddy Ossai has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari to be cautious of the “racket” in the oil sector if he wants to succeed in his desire to purge that vital, sector. Speaking …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin Edo State government, Thursday, assured that all ongoing projects embarked upon would be completed in spite of cash crunch that has hit most states of the federation. This assurance was given by the state commissioner for Works, Mr Osarodion Ogie while inspecting road and flood control projects …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited major traffic points in Apapa area of the state to get a firsthand experience of the gridlock which has defied solutions in recent times, just as he appealed to the Federal Government to mobilise the contractor awarded the construction of Apapa …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has assured that his administration would partner with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and donor agencies to provide data, funds and facilities that promote quality health for the citizenry. Dickson stated this in Yenagoa when a team of Targeted State High Impact Project, …

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited major traffic points in Apapa area of the state to get a firsthand experience of the gridlock which has defied solutions in recent times, just as he appealed to the Federal Government to mobilise the contractor awarded the construction of …

  Nigeria has taken a major step towards concluding the process of domesticating five International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulatory instruments with the submission of the instruments of assent to five protocols of the IMO in London. This feat was achieved through the collaboration of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to make Rivers State an investors’ haven and urged the International Community to disregard negative stories aimed at scaring away investors. This is as the governor has restored the rights and privileges due Sir Celestine Omehia as a former Governor …

Honourable members of the House of Representatives, Thursday, engaged in a brawl in the middle of plenary to elect Principal Officers as factions loyal to the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara confronted their colleagues said to be mandated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in an assembly with the latter …

According to eye witness accounts, the recent armed robbery operation, that threw a part of the ancient town of Ikorodu into pandemonium for hours, was executed in a most daring commando fashion. Unusually, according to reports, the 16 man dare –devil robbery gang that carried out the dastardly robbery plot …

Nigerian political scientists under the auspices of the Nigerian Political Science Association are holding their 20th Annual Conference on the timely theme of ‘Governance, Economy and National Security in Nigeria.’ The conference, which holds from June 29 to July 2, 2015, is hosted by the Department of Political Science, Nasarawa …

As part of efforts aimed at strengthening block makers across the country, to become more productive, Dangote Cement has empowered block makers in Ogun and Lagos states with work tools. The block moulders were at the weekend given items such as wheel barrows, shovels, rain boots and hand gloves. They …