The Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to put an end to the protracted traffic gridlock in Apapa area of the state within the first 60 days of his administration. Sanwo-Olu made...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States earlier fixed for November 2 by two weeks. A statement by INEC’s National Commissioner...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has paraded a newly-elected lawmaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulgafar Ayinla over alleged property fraud to the tune of ₦26 million. Ayinla,...

The Nigeria Police has disclosed that its operatives attached to ‘Operation Puff Adder’ have arrested 93 suspected kidnappers and armed bandits in the last two weeks during operations in Kaduna, Niger...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday interrogated the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Alhaji Mohammed Sani-Omolori on issues bordering on records of finances of the federal...

The Federal Government has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of plotting to frustrate the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Addressing...

The  Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Osuolale  Akiolu on Wednesday said  former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo remains the number one troublemaker in the country. Oba Akiolu stated this when participants...

Some kingmakers in Kano State have employed the services of seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) and 17 other lawyers to battle Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the state’s  House Assembly in...

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has appealed for support from the European Union (EU) in reducing the spate of youths’ migration to the Union’s member countries. Ogbeh...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the Executive arm of government had a strained relationship with the outgoing 8th National Assembly under the leadership of Senate President Bukola Saraki and...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said that the Federal Government has the power to seize assets from citizens who cannot explain the source of their wealth. Osinbajo stated...

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the investigation of Senate President Bukola Saraki is not personal vendetta. He said the commission only...

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said that his administration will focus on the legal marijuana market, which will in turn generate several billions of dollars and provide job...

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed sadness and worry at the level of poverty in the country. Buhari made his feelings known when he hosted Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers,...

The Presidency has denied newspaper reports that the Federal Government is considering shifting the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for his second term from May 29 to June 12. The Senior Special...

The United Nations has appointed the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II as a member of the new class of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres made the...

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele for another term in office. Reading the reappointment nomination letter during Thursday’s plenary,...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Commission is to be chaired by Gen. Paul Tarfa (rtd). The...

Nigeria’s Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has formally written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to commend the Upper Legislative Chamber for the support he has received...

Some unidentified armed bandits on Wednesday afternoon killed the District Head of Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Ibrahim Aliyu. The 82-year-old Aliyu was reportedly killed...