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Use internal dispute resolution mechanism to address grievances, APC tells Okorocha
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo to explore internal dispute resolution…
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2019: Don’t be desperate to retain power, CSO cautions politicians
By Angela Atabo Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Friday cautioned politicians, especially incumbents, not to use desperation…
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Birnin-Gwari: Again, armed men kidnap 23 travellers, including nursing mother
The notorious armed bandits, operating in Birnin-Gwari axis of Kaduna State have kidnapped 23 travellers including a nursing mother Friday…
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Buhari signs bill granting financial autonomy to State Houses of Assembly, Judiciary
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Constitution Fourth Alteration Bill, which grants financial autonomy to the…
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Buhari: the road not travelled Jideofor Adibe
This piece was inspired by avideo of the Kenyan National Prayer Breakfast, which recently went viral. In that video…
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Saraki lauds THISDAY Editors, Nwogwugwu, Adebiyi, Momodu, others over new appointments, promotion
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the Editor of THISDAY Newspaper, Ms. Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, on her…
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Panacea for peaceful election in Ekiti By Bola Bolawole
What was meant to be a “triumphal entry” for Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the APC candidate in the July 14…
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Anthony Bourdain, CNN host and celebrity chef commits suicide
Anthony Bourdain, a chef, storyteller, and writer, has committed suicide. Bourdain, 61, was a presenter and host of ‘Anthony Bourdain:…
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Okei-Odumakin backs Senate on declaring June 12 results
By Lucy Osuizigbo Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise for Change Initiative (WA), on Thursday agreed with…
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Boko Haram: U.S. announces $102m assistance for Nigeria
By Prudence Arobani The U.S. Government has announced 102 million dollars (about 3.7 billion naira) in additional humanitarian assistance for Nigeria…
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Enugu Govt. commences construction of 200-bed specialist hospital …engages specialist doctors for 7 district hospitals …closes Miliken Hill road for repair works
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the release of the sum of N374.9 million for…
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June 12: Don wants national recognition of former electoral body boss, Prof Humphrey Nwosu
A Professor of Law, Joy Ezeilo has decried the non recognition of Prof Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of defunct…
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June 12 proclamation: Asiwaju Tinubu applauds President Buhari
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June…
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FG makes N550bn from privatisation of assets – BPE
By Folasade Folarin Mr Alex Okoh, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), says about N550 billion was realised…
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June 12: Fawehinmi‘s family accepts award,thanks FG
Bolaji Buhari The family of late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi on Thursday thanked the Federal Government for its…
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APC leadership crisis: Court reserves ruling for June 26 in Enugu
The Federal High Court in Enugu will on June 26 rule on applications brought before it on the leadership crisis…
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Amaechi says contractors need N100bn to complete East-West road project
By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that N100billion would be needed by the contractors…
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Buhari summons service chiefs, heads of security agencies again; Buhari Directs immediate gazetting of Presidential Order on June 12; Reactions trail Order
By Ismaila Chafe, Dorcas Jonah, Martins Abochol, Olukayode Babalola President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday summoned service chiefs and heads…
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National Assembly asks Defence Minister to withdraw call for suspension of anti-grazing Law
The National Assembly has asked the Minister of Defence Mansur Dan-Ali to promptly withdraw his call on states which…
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State of Nigeria’s Democracy: Ekweremadu urges NBA to be vigilant
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for vigilance on the part of the Nigeria…
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It’s ‘somewhat inaccurate’ to say National Assembly threatened Buhari – Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Razaq Atunwa, says it is partially untrue that the National Assembly is…
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Reps to sanction Permanent Secretary for disrupting public hearing
The House of Representatives says it will sanction the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr…
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Reps probe Kazaure for accusing lawmakers of collecting signatures to impeach Buhari
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate one of its members, Muhammed Kazaure, over his purported comments on an…
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Buhari appoints Ambode into FG’s delegation to World Cup; Nigeria drops to 48th position in FIFA rankings
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as a member of the Federal Government Delegation to…
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Court warns against demolishing Sen. Hunkuyi’s property in Kaduna
By Shuaib Sadiq A Kaduna High Court says the State Government risks court contempt and disobedience order if it…
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