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By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 29, 2019 Normal activities have resumed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for their second term in office on Wednesday. Vehicular movement was earlier restricted in parts of the city centre in the …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 28, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has, in compliance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitted his assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) which by law must precede his oath-taking slated for Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Garba Shehu, Senior …

By Olayinka Owolewa Ilorin, May 28, 2019 Salisu Ogbe saved three spot kicks to help Kogi United book next round ticket of 2019 Aiteo Cup after beating Akure City FC in the Round of 64 encounter on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the match was played …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has commissioned the newly established Gombe State University during the State Governor’s last official function before handing over power to his successor. Commissioning the University which got its licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2017, the Ooni appreciated …

The President General of the apex Igbo socio political and cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has reiterated that the only option left to take Nigeria out of her myriads of woes is to restructure the country and operate a true federal system. Chief Nwodo said that …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 28, 2019 Sen. Lawal Shuaibu, All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman, North, has called on the party’s National Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole to resign for allegedly failing to add any value to the APC since his election. Shuaibu, in a letter dated May 27 …

By Thompson Yamput Jos, May 28, 2019 The Court of Appeal in Jos on Tuesday reserved judgement in the  appeal challenging the nominations of Borno Governor-elect Prof. Babagana Umara and Sen. Abubakar Kyari both of All Progressives Congress (APC). Alhaji Idris Mamman-Gatumbwa and Hajia Fatima Alkali-Monguno separately filled a petition before Justice …

By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri. Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state’s Chief Steward, Mr. John Achagwa,  has committed suicide at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Maiduguri,, few hours before the May 29, 2019 handing over of power to Governor-Elect, Professor Babagana Zulum.. Achagwa, who killed himself by hanging on a Neem …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 28, 2019 The speaker,  Imo House of Assembly,  Mr Acho Ihim has officially resigned barely 24 hours to inauguration of Gov. Elect of the state, Chief Emeka Ihedioha. Ihim tendered his resignation letter to the clerk of the Assembly,  Mr Chris Duru, at the House …

ABUJA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, injected the sum of $205 million into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market, in its continued push to sustain liquidity in the sector. Figures obtained from the CBN indicated that authorized dealers in the wholesale segment of the …

Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has lashed out at the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi for saying that he (Amaechi) is not politically relevant to discuss whether Igbos should have the Presidency in 2023 or not. Amaechi, who spoke on …

It was fun all the way as some of the most popular Nollywood film stars in Nigeria and celebrated soccer icons stormed Owerri, the Imo State capital for a novelty football match organised as part of the activities lined up for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha. …

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, at the 2019 Budget Breakdown Session in Abuja on Tuesday told Nigerians to be hopeful of a brighter future as the seeds of development planted in the last four years are germinating and soon will be bearing fruits. While …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has commended Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for what he termed his superlative performance even as he berated former Governor Rotimi Amaechi for his comments on Igbo Presidency. Obi was speaking Monday at the Rivers State Government …

By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, May 28, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari On Monday in Abuja said he would make police and judiciary more efficient in his second term. Buahri said this on Monday in Abuja in an NTA special interview with him. According to the president, such effort is needed to …

Robert Awokuse Wife of the governor of Lagos State and chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Bolanle Ambode, has officially handed over to the wife of the governor-elect, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwoolu, urging her to take the Committee to higher heights. At a brief handing-over …

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vice Presidential Candidate and Former Anambra State Governor,  Mr Peter Obi has declared that the Minister of Transportation,  Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, lacks the competence to talk about which geo-political zone will produce the President in 2023 because he lacks political relevance even in Rivers State. Addressing …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri,  May 27, 2019 Gov. Rochas Okorocha has assured Imo people that he is leaving in the coffers of the state enough funds for incoming governor, Mr Emeka Ihedioha to work with. Okorocha disclosed this while swearing in new permanent secretaries, a new accountant general and a …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, May 27, 2019 The Federal Government on Monday redeemed its pledge to provide a house for Mr Clemence Westerhof, the Technical Adviser that led the Super Eagles to victory in the 1994 African Nations Cup competition. Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing …

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said the destruction of oil facilities by vandals was hurting the host communities, the majority of the people and the environment more than the government. Receiving South-South Monarchs Forum (SSMF) led by King Edmund Daukoru, Mingi XII, Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, at State House, …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, has ordered the immediate posting of Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Iliyasu to Kano State Command as Commissioner of Police in charge of the State. A statement by DCP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja, which announced the redeployment, …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has declared  that if democracy must endure, the democratic process must be developed in a way that people will have confidence in the electoral process. This is as Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike said that the problems of Nigeria are self-inflicted as they flow from …

As is the case in other states, an elaborate program has been drawn up for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect of Imo State, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha which takes place on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. This is to be expected as, indeed, he fought and won a tough electoral battle. He, …

A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and prominent Bayelsa State born politician and business man, Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, has assured the youths of Nigeria, especially those of Bayelsa state that the hopelessness of today will give way to a brighter tomorrow, urging them to dream …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 27, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, who on Monday signed the 2019 appropriation bill of N8.92 trillion into law, said adjustment of the budget by the National Assembly may affect its smooth implementation. Speaking at the event which took place at the president’s mini-conference room, Presidential …