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Opinion: Can’t we Just be Normal?
I regularly hear words such as, “Our great country” or “We can be great again” in reference to Nigeria. Such words make me wonder what the speaker means by “great”. Plus, for us to be “great again”, it implies that Nigeria was once great, and if so,... read more »
Opinion: The Courts Must Nullify President Buhari’s Election on Groun...
In filing his INEC papers for the 2019 presidential election, President Buhari lied under oath. He committed outright perjury. There can be no doubt that we are living today in Nigeria in proverbially “interesting times.” We have just gone through the worst presidential election in the... read more »
Lagos Assembly Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday condemned in strong terms the xenophobic attacks by South Africans on Nigerians living in their country. The condemnation is sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Tunde Braimoh under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. Hon Braimoh had drawn the attention... read more »
Xenophobia: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Calm, Warns Against Reprisal Attacks on For...
….we’ll deal with troublemakers, Gov vows Lagos State Governor has vowed to deal with troublemakers exploiting the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa to foment trouble in the state. Issuing a stern warning on Wednesday to people engaging in reprisals against... read more »
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New Policies on Okada to be Announced Soon –...
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has said that new... read more »
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Lagos Commences Rapid Waste Recycling, as Sanwo-Ol...
Lagos State Government on Thursday introduced a new culture of waste... read more »
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Lagos Assembly Worries over Entry of Unchecked For...
Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed dissatisfaction over the... read more »
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Ogun State Governor Vows to Complete Ongoing Proje...
…. we are not interested in vendetta, says Abiodun Ogun State... read more »
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Lagos Residents Seeking Accommodation to Engage LASRETRAD
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has enjoined residents seeking accommodation to engage the services of the Lagos State Real Estate Transaction Directorate (LASRETRAD) of the State Ministry of... read more »
Lagos State Donates Patrol Vehicles, Motorbikes to Security Operatives
… creating a security trust fund has worked well for the State, says Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-stated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that Lagos is free of crime as patrol vehicles and motorbikes... read more »
PDP Loses Out as Tribunal Upholds Reps Member, Jimoh’s Victory
The national and state Houses of Assembly petition tribunal sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, struck out the petition filed by the PDP and Tajudeen Jaiyeola Agoro, challenging the election of a member House of Representatives, Hon Jide Jimoh of the All Progressives... read more »
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Opinion: Can’t we Just be Normal?
I regularly hear words such as, “Our great country” or... read more »
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Lagos Assembly Moves Against Ambode, Begins Probe ...
The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday has set-up a committee to... read more »
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APC: Corruption Incorporated by Femi Aribisala.
It would appear that one of the requirements for the distinction of being... read more »
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Protest as EFCC Allegedly Raids Ambode’s House in ...
Epe Residents in Lagos State on Tuesday protested as EFCC operatives... read more »
Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Senator Cautions Citizens Against Re...
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora, Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Society Organisations, Senator (Dr.) Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru has cautioned Nigerians against reprisal attacks on... read more »
We’ll Recruit Teachers to Maximise Quality Training – Sanwo-Olu
…Commissions 110-Bed Maternity Home, School in Ajah Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday disclosed that the State would be hiring trained teachers to strengthen quality education in its schools. The Governor said his administration would spare no effort to expand quality teaching to pupils in all state-owned schools. The... read more »
Xenophobic Attacks: AYDEC Calls for Swift Diplomatic Re...
African Youth for Development Commission (AYDEC) on Tuesday called on the United Nations, African Union Commission, Diplomatic Peace Organization, African... read more »
Tribunal Sacks Osun PDP House of Reps Member
“Delay will only sweeten the taste of victory – Reps Member reacted The Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Osogbo, on Monday, has nullified the... read more »
Two BRT Buses Involved in a Head-on Collision
Two BRT buses were involved in a head-on collision on Monday at Asolo, Ikorodu road in Lagos while trying to avoid knocking down Okada riders who were... read more »
Osun Gov Seeks Private Partnership to Revamp Agric Sector
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partner private sector to revive the agriculture sector in the state. He said on Monday during a facility... read more »
Lagos Continues Sale of Lake Rice Despite End of the Eid Celebrations
The Lagos State Government has said the sales of its popular brand, Lake Rice, will continue at all designated centres across the State despite the end of the Eid celebrations. While speaking on the reason for the continuous sales of the rice, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya affirmed that the products are... read more »
Kwara State to Partner AfDB on Infrastructure Devt., Wo...
Kwara State Government has opened talks with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on various areas of partnership, including road construction, small and medium... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Southern Governors Given 30-Day Ultima...
Following the decision taken by President Buhari to suspend RUGA implementation, a group known as the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has given the... read more »
Opinion Buhari’s Ruga Insult By Lasisi Olagunju
On October 18, 1990, the United States, in a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), predicted the end of a country which was behaving almost as Nigeria is... read more »
Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 million
Premiership champions Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for £60 million on a 5-year deal. This amount is about €68m or $80m. The signing finally put to rest the... read more »
Sports: ManCity to Sign Mahrez for £60m
After failing to sign the Leicester City play maker in the last transfer window, Premier league champions Manchester City is now set to close the deal for about £60m. This deals is expected to be concluded before the World Cup begins. Man City is also expected to sign Napoli midfielder, Jorginho for about £42m. Interestingly, none of these two... read more »
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama Escapes Lynching in...
Another Nigerian government official has experienced the wrath of members of IPOB in Europe. This time it is Geoffrey Onyeama, the nation’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was in Austria where... read more »
Nigeria: Ike Ekweremadu Manhandled by IPOB Members in Germany
Former deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu was shown in a video being manhandled by suspected IPOB members in Nuremburg Germany where he had gone to celebrate the Igbo new yam festival. As the video showed him being chased out of the venue of the event, voices could be heard in the background shouting “people are being killed on... read more »
Open Letter to the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’...
The Sultan of Sokoto and Fulani Leader His Eminence Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad THE STATE OF THE NATION We write this letter to you considering your importance as... read more »
Opinion: A Word for Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah –...
“If it is Fulani today, yesterday it was the Igbos”- Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. I have immense respect for Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah but to compare the... read more »
Nigeria: Let Buhari Be Subjected to DNA Testing –...
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, who is on the search list of the Nigerian government, has decided to offer a legal... read more »
Boko Haram: 30 Killed in Konduga Following Multiple Suicide Bombi...
Thirty people were killed late Sunday in multiple suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria, emergency services reported, in an attack bearing the hallmarks of the Boko Haram jihadist group. Three bombers... read more »
Communique: The Yoruba’s Stand on Buhari’s Revocation of Licensed Guns in Nigeria
Communique issued Today 25th of May 2019 at the end of the meeting of The Yoruba Summit Group. Present at the meeting which took place at Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s house, were the host and patron, Chief Ayo Adebanjo himself Chief Supo Sonibare, Senator Dr Femi Okurounmu, Dr Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu Mr Yinka Odumakin, Bashorun Akin Osuntokun,... read more »
Boko Haram: Troops Raid Terrorist Camp, Kill 14 Terrori...
Following the hijack of a bus with about 20 passengers on Wednesday, the troops of 192 Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, working... read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Strikes Again, Hijacks Bus with abo...
About 20 people have been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists when their bus was hijacked at Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday. According to reports, the... read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers of Chibok Girls Paraded B...
The Nigerian Police today paraded eight men who are suspected to have been part of the kidnapping of the Chibok girls. The eight suspects were part of a group... read more »
Protest as EFCC Allegedly Raids Ambode’s House in Epe
Epe Residents in Lagos State on Tuesday protested as EFCC operatives raided the house of the former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesman, has confirmed the development... read more »
Nigeria: Fashola, Ngige, Keyamo Make Buhari’s Ministerial List
Nigerians’ wait for ministerial appointment may be at an end as the President has forwarded the list of his ministers to the National Assembly for confirmation. This was confirmed today by Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President who also alluded to the fact the may have been sent last week. In the letter read out to the Senate today, Tuesday 23rd... read more »
Breaking News: Buhari Seeks to Confirm Tanko as CJN, Ur...
Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council that Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad be confirmed as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria,... read more »
Breaking News: Shi’ites Stage Peaceful Protest In...
The Shi’ite movement headed by the incarcerated Ibrahim Yaqoub El Zakzaky are currently staging a peaceful protest in Lagos following the more volatile... read more »
Breaking News: Sanwo-Olu Floors AD, Labour Party Govern...
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu floors AD and Labour Party’s Governorship candidates, Owolabi Salis and Prof. Ifagbemi Awamaridi at the... read more »
LAGESC Displaces Street Traders, Hawkers in Iyana-Ipaja, Ikeja, D...
…Vows to ensure strict enforcement of law prohibiting street trading. Officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) have embarked on an enforcement raid aimed at... read more »
Ikeja Electric Introduces E-Bills To Enhance Customer Experience
Ikeja Electric distribution company has introduced its electronic billing (e-billing) platform, which enables customers to receive electricity bills promptly and conveniently, via channels such as SMS, USSD, email, IE Bill portal and IE mobile Application. This contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by the Head, Corporate... read more »
Our PPP Initiative Yielding Results, Says Ogun State Go...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday reiterated that his government Public Private Partnership initiative is already yielding results as large... read more »
Development: Reps Member Harps on Payment of Tax
A member, House of Representatives, Hon. Jide Jimoh on Wednesday called on the corporate organizations, business groups and Nigerians to pay tax for the... read more »
We are Looking at the Possibility of Starting the Kwara...
The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has affirmed his position to understudy the TraderMoni programme of the Federal Government to extend soft... read more »
Nigeria: Disqualify Atiku, He’s Not a Nigerian – APC ...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) and the winner of the February 23, 2019 Presidential Election, has filed a motion at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja that the candidate of the... read more »
Nigeria: Atiku not Constitutionally Qualified to Contest, He was Born in Cameroon
Only natural born citizens by birth are valid and eligible source of producing a president in Nigeria. In an interesting twist, a news brought to the fore by Nnamdi Kanu regarding Atiku’s birth appears to have brought up a constitutional concern. Following this revelation, a bishop wrote an article on Facebook explaining the constitutional... read more »
Sallah: Sustain the Tempo of Peace, says Kwara State Gov
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appealed to Kwarans to sustain the tempo of peace existing in the state for overall development. Speaking at the Ilorin praying on Sunday, the... read more »
Eid el Kabir : Coleman’s MD Calls For Self Sacrifice, Total Submission To Allah
The Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables, Mr. George Onafowokan has called on Muslims faithful across the country to submit to will of Almighty Allah with true Obedience and self sacrifice. He stated this in his Eid el Kabir message made available to newsmen on Sunday. According to him, True Obedience is self sacrifice and total... read more »
Lagos Partners Religious Institutions in Campaign Against Domesti...
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has concluded a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of religious institutions to respond to domestic violence as it remains a... read more »
Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Pledges Support for Joint Legal Clinic
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Friday vowed to support the Joint Legal Clinic of the State Ministry of Justice as part of efforts to preserve and protect the rights of citizens of the State. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu, who declared her support while welcoming the Joint Legal Clinic team on a courtesy visit at the Lagos House,... read more »
Lagos Assembly Moves Against Ambode, Begins Probe Of N45bn Buses
The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday has set-up a committee to investigate the purchase of 820 buses by the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode of the state. The House stated... read more »
APC: Corruption Incorporated by Femi Aribisala.
It would appear that one of the requirements for the distinction of being a member of the president’s cabinet is to have a case of corrupt enrichment with the EFCC. APC is a party that claims to be anti-corruption. However, the evidence is now overwhelming that this claim is one big scam. An anti-corruption party cannot, at the same time,... read more »
EFCC Raid: No Cause for Alarm, Says Ambode
Former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday urged his supporters and the general public to remain calm and law-abiding as there was no... read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Atiku’s Son-in-law, Lawyer for $...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office on Wednesday arraigned one Abdullahi Babalele before Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo... read more »
Kwara Imam Cautions Nigerians Against Personal Demands ...
The Chief Imam of Admiralty Villa Central Mosque, Sheikh Sa’adudeen Muhammad Jamiu, on Friday cautioned Nigerians to refrain from making personal demands... read more »
RE: Unlawful Killing, Nchatancha Community, Emene, Enugu East LGA
Ladies and gentlemen, everyone, today again, 22/08/2019, our stalls and offices received disheartening news over the unlawful killing of a woman (an Igbo woman) who hails from Nchatancha community... read more »
Lagos SUBEB to Partner LNSC in the Fight Against Social Vices in Schools
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Thursday reiterated his commitment to seek the support of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSC) in curbing cultism and other social vices in primary schools in the state. Dr. Abdul Ganiyu Shopeyin, the State Chairman, sought for the partnership when the board visited the LNSCA... read more »
Ondo State Officially Bans Okada Riders on Ore Expressw...
The Ondo State Government on Thursday officially ban the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly called `Okada’ on the Ore Expressway following the... read more »
No Account of Mine Has 9.9BN, I Served with Integrity &...
The former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday cleared the air over a statement attributed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... read more »
Police Killing: Where is the “Rescued” Notorious Kidnap...
The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to the Press Release by the Nigerian Army dated 07 August, 2019, seeking to justify the unprovoked and... read more »
Nigeria’s Impending Debt Default: A looming African Disaster
In 2018, a BusinessDay editorial sounded the alarm about the prodigious growth of Nigeria’s debt profile at a time when government revenues were either flat or shrinking. In a response very typical... read more »
We’ll Partner with EFCC to Recover Looted Funds in Kwara: AbdulRazaq
…. Laments diversion of N2bn SME funds Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said his administration would partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat graft, including recovering funds looted from the state treasury. AbdulRazaq said corruption had almost crippled Kwara when he took over on May... read more »
Nigeria: Investigate Pre-shipment Inspection Cancellati...
A group, Social Integrity Network (SIN) on Tuesday urged the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan to urgently investigate the pre-shipment inspection which... read more »
Kwara State: Gov. AbdulRazaq Pledges Support for SME Gr...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday pledged adequate support for the growth of small and medium scale enterprises, saying their success is... read more »
Nigeria: Pension Fund Administrators Exploiting Pension...
Nigerian workers have been faced with different challenges over the years. All of these challenges hinge around government’s insensitivity to their... read more »
Lagos State Govt. Meets School Administrators Ahead of September ...
… Urges Them To Advance the Education Sector Lagos State Government on Thursday met Head Teachers of public primary schools in the State with a call on the school administrators to be prepared to... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Reiterates Need to Promote Bilateral Relations
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to strengthen and promote existing bilateral relations with United States. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the need on Wednesday at the Lagos State House, Ikeja, when the Consul General of the United State of America consulate in Lagos, Claire Pierangelo, paid him a courtesy... read more »
Dr. Yakubu Nura Did NOT Win Any “World Physics Competit...
Nigerian cyber space is being lit up with the news that a certain Dr. Yakubu Nuru of the University of Maiduguri has won “the World Physics Competition by... read more »
Kwara Government Mourns the Deaths of Ex-Offa Poly Rect...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has symphastised with the Offa community over the death of the former Rector of Federal Polytechnic (FedPoly) Offa,... read more »
YABATECH: ASUP Quits from Part-Time Programmes Over Sho...
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), on Monday disengaged from all the part-time programmes in the... read more »
World Cup: Egypt Ends World Cup without a Win, Loses 1:2 to Saudi...
The Egyptian team lost 1:2 to Saudi Arabia, ending their World Cup campaign without a win. Having earlier lost to Uruguay and Russia, they ended without a single point. Salah opened scoring in the... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Wins Saudi Arabia 1:0, Confirms Egypt’s Exit
Uruguay won the Saudis by a lone goal to confirm their qualification to the round of 16 and Egypt’s exit from the tournament. In one of those tough permutations, Egypt would have stood a chance had Saudi Arabia won Uruguay. Luis Suarez’s 23rd minute strike was all Uruguay needed win the match.With Uruguay’s win, Egypt is now... read more »
World Cup: Egypt Falls 1:3 to Hosts Russia
The Egyptians playing with their star player, Salah were defeated 3:1 by hosts Russia. The first half of the encounter ended goal-less but things changed when... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Edges Past Egypt by 1:0
In a keenly contested encounter, the Uruguayans narrowly edged past the Egyptian team by a lone goal. Just when fans were settling for a goal-less draw, Jose... read more »
2018 World Cup: African Squads to the World Cups
Five countries will be flying the flag for Africa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. These countries include: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and... read more »
Lagos Flags Off Skills Acquisition Program To Train 10,000 Girls ...
…Reiterates Sanwo-Olu’s Commitment To Empower Women, Youths The Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated the unwavering commitment of the administration of Governor Babajide... read more »
Lagos Govt Debunks Media Reports on Abolition of Wealth Creation Ministry
The Lagos State Government has denounced a report in a section of the media alleging that the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has abolished the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. A statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment stated that the Ministry was created via an Executive Order... read more »
Over 25,000 Candidates Register on Ogun State’s J...
The Ogun State government has said over 25,000 unemployed youths have registered with the state Job Portal opened last week Thursday. Mr Mr Lekan Olude,... read more »
Lagos Emergency Workers Protests, Demand 5 Month Unpaid...
Some members of staff of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Response Unit (LRU) on Friday protested demanding the payment of over five months’... read more »
Ogun Job Portal: Students’ Association Applauds G...
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) on Thursday has applauded the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for launching a portal to provide job... read more »
Eid el-Kabir: Remember The Needy, As You Celebrate, Lawmaker Char...
As Muslims faithful celebrate this year’s Eid el Kabir, a member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 has called on well meaning... read more »
Eid-El-Kabir: Cleric Urges Nigerians to Live in Togetherness and Peace
A renowned Ibadan based Islamic Cleric, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke on Friday urged Nigerians to live in togetherness and peace as exemplified by Prophet Mohammed. This contained in Eid – el – Kabir message which he personally issued and signed in Ibadan. Prof. Olagoke said that the country needed these attributes to achieve the... read more »
Eid El-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu Assures Lagosians of Maximum E...
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured lagosians, fun lovers, tourists and religious faithful that all the various Parks and Beaches across... read more »
Eid-el- Kabir: LAWMA Urges Lagosians on Proper Waste Di...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Wednesday urged residents to properly dispose of their domestic wastes during and after the forth-coming... read more »
Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos Begins Sales of Lake Rice for Eid C...
The Lagos State Government has commenced the sales of Lake Rice at various outlets across the State in preparation for the coming Eid-el-Kabir... read more »
Lagos to Boost Capacity of PSP Waste Operators to Procure Equipme...
Lagos State Government on Monday emphasized its readiness to boost the capacity of Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators in the state through the provision of equipment to increase their... read more »
Ogun Govt Distributes Relief Materials to Flood Victims
Ogun State government has distributed relief materials to victims of flood disaster caused by torrential rainfall in Opako-Adigbe, Abeokuta. Speaking during the exercise, held at the Trade Fair Complex, Laderin, Abeokuta, the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shuaib Salisu, extended his condolences, saying... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Dr Fasawe General Manager of LASEPA
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Princess Dolapo Fasawe as the General Manager of Lagos State Environmental... read more »
Safety: Kwara Gov Pledges Quality Fire Services
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday said the country’s internal security partly depends on the premium placed on effective fire service... read more »
Kwara Donates Land for Federal Fire Service School, Reg...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has agreed to allocate land for the establishment of the proposed Federal Fire Training School and regional office... read more »
Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their Outfit
It’s an already known fact that the kit of the Nigerian Super Eagles took center stage. Following in this path, the Super Eagles traveled to Russia in a stylish traditional outfit that is... read more »
2018 World Cup: Super Eagle’s Kit Sells Out On First Day
The replica of the Nigerian Super Eagle’s kit which was released for sale to the public on June 1 has sold out on the first day with about three million pre-orders. People were seen queuing up outside Nike’s store in London in a bid to get the kit which sold for £64.95 (about N32,000). The Nigerian kit appears to have won them new... read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Youth Corps member, NAU Graduate for Intern...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested the duo of Ademola Babajide Adeniyi, a serving youth corps member, and Onabuke Adedokun Kenny, a graduate of the... read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Man for Alleged N150m Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested one Nelson Emuobosa Omo-Ode, for alleged money laundering. Omo-Ode, a 32, Business Administration graduate of the Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan College, Malaysia, was arrested on July 18, 2019 at his residence at The Address Homes, Onikani Foreshore Banana Island,... read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Says Society Can Be Freed From Drug Abuse If...
A member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 has said the country can be freed from drug abuse and illicit trafficking if institutions of... read more »
Opinion: A President Only Deserves a Second Term Because He Can WORK, Not Because He Can WALK – Reno Omokri
arba Sheu This is the response former aid to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri gave to Garba Shehu’s claim that President was fit to run for a second term having trekked for 800 meters yesterday. In a series of tweets, Reno said that since he jogs 5 miles daily, he was clearly better suited for the job. He statement read... read more »
Lagos State Destroys Seized Toxic ‘Ponmo’
The Lagos State Government on Thursday destroyed a truckload of toxic “ponmo” which was seized a few days ago at Ijegun by the Igando/Ikotun Police Command. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of... read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo is a Liar – Reno Omokri
Former assistant former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has taken to his Twitter account to call out Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, calling him an outright liar. In a series of tweets, Reno noted that Nigeria was worse off under the Buhari-Osinbajo administration. He wrote: “@ProfOsinbajo claimed in USA that @GeJonathan did nothing... read more »
Nigeria: 38 Groups On Warpath Over Agricultural Biotech...
The move by the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch to sway the citizenry to accept agricultural biotechnology has drawn... read more »
As FAO Marks World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Farmers T...
Boosting farm hygiene is currently an added key task to farmers around the world. As the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an agency of the United... read more »
Nigeria: Reliance On Imported Foreign Food Fuels Hunger...
Nigeria and all the other developing countries of the world will continue to experience hunger if they fail to shift from depending on imported foreign... read more »
Nigeria: Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Snub Abdusalam’s ...
Leaders of the Southern and Middle belt areas of Nigeria have declined the invitation extended to them by former head of state, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar to a roundtable on national issues and... read more »
Opinion: Arewa Consultative Forum – A People in Self Denial
The Arewa Consultative Forum on Wednesday kicked against what it termed “Criminalising the Fulani. This is a fallout of the atrocities committed by herdsmen in Nigeria in recent times. My first reaction to the position of the ACF is, what was their position when militants from the south south were branded ” Niger Delta or Ijaw... read more »
Nigeria: Miyetti Allah and Fulani Herdsmen Commence Vig...
In a shocking development, a Miyetti Allah vigilante group has been spotted operating in Ondo state, Nigeria. This revelation was made by one Kayode Ajulo, a... read more »
Nigeria: Get Obasanjo Arrested, He Doesn’t Mean Well fo...
In a letter dated July 15, Obasanjo asked the president to take decisive action on insecurity, saying the situation could degenerate into a full-blown crisis... read more »
Opinion: You are a Disgrace to the Noble Yoruba Ancestr...
You cannot sacrifice the blood of your brethren on the shrine of your greed, conceit and unbridled 2023 presidential political ambition. You are a disgrace to... read more »
University of Ghana Student Has Created the World’s First P...
The non-profit startup Liars & Phonies is NOT a digital newspaper. Instead, it is a “pedpaper” that publishes op-eds, especially those focused on how democracy, human rights and freedoms have... read more »
Nigeria: Learn from Ghanaian President, PDP Tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use the benefit of his state visit to Ghana to draw lessons from his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo on how to run a peaceful, united and economically vibrant nation. The party also criticised the President for offering to assist Ghana in her war against... read more »
Opinion: I Won’t Cry for Sowore by Badaiki Osighe Nabobcy
I don’t expect that Sowore is not prepared to be in detention, so I’m not too worried about his loss of freedom. That goes with the territory. Being detained should be a minor... read more »
Opinion: Buhari’s Misguided Invitation of Shiites to Terrorism by Femi Aribisala
Buhari is busy importing the incendiary of Middle Eastern Sunni/Shiite conflagration into Nigeria. The decision of the Nigerian government to proscribe the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and to declare it officially as a terrorist organization is a catastrophic blunder. In the first instance, the decision is illegal and... read more »
Nigeria: Government Outlawed Criminality of IMN, not Fr...
Presidency says proscription of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has nothing to do with banning the larger numbers of peaceful and law abiding Shiites in the... read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants FG’s Request to Declare Shi...
With several clashes between the Nigerian Police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), aka Shiites, that led to the death of Usman Umar, Deputy... read more »
Nigeria: Respect the Rule of Law, Lawmaker Urges FG, Sh...
A member, House of Representatives Hon. Jimoh Olajide has called on the Federal government, the Shi’ites group to respect the rule of law and the... read more »
Opinion: No One is Expecting the Supreme Court to Pronounce Atiku...
No one is ever expecting the Supreme Court to pronounce Atiku winner but the point I believe they want to score has been achieved. I have been in that court all thru and for the first time I see Wole... read more »
Nigeria: Let the Court Decide El Zakzaky’s Fate – Presidency
The Presidency appeals to El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried. The issue of El-ZakZaky is before the court in Kaduna and his supporters should focus on his on-going trial instead of causing daily damages, disruptions... read more »
Press Release: The Issuance of Bench Warrant Against Me...
Filed Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution Against The Order. The issuance of bench warrant against me by the Federal High Court Ikoyi Lagos,... read more »
Nigeria: Court Rules El-Rufai’s Plan to Licence P...
A Kaduna State High Court has ruled that the plan by the Kaduna State government to issue licences to the pastors of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)... read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Resum...
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal resumed sitting on Monday with Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba as the new replacement for Justice Zainab... read more »
Lagos Assembly Calls For Overhaul of Surveyor General’s Off...
The Lagos State Assembly has set up an Ad-Hoc Committee to unravel the alleged precarious activities of officials in the State Surveyor-General’s Office and other surveyors in the... read more »
Nigeria: UK Report Indicts Buhari on Killings of Thousands of Christians
The global independent report on the persecution of Christians authored by the Rt. Rev. Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Truro in the United Kingdom was recently concluded and submitted to the Government of the United Kingdom. The report was concluded on July 4, 2019. In its examination of the killings in Nigeria, IT focused on the killings from... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Orders Investigation into Lagos Poly Crisis, ...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, constituted a visitation Panel with a task to investigate all contentious issues that are setting the staff union... read more »
Nigeria: Senator Elisha’s Act, A show of Shame &...
A lawyer and human rights defender, Olusayo Adeleye on Wednesday condemned the barbaric action of Senator Elisha Aboo, senator representing Adamawa-North... read more »
Nigeria: Stand Foundation Advocates for Sexual Assault ...
STAND Foundation has called for the establishment of Sexual Assault and Referral Centers (SARC) dedicated to offer Medicare, and emotional support to the... read more »
Africa: Africa looks for something new out of Trump
Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta to the White House on Monday for what will be only the second one-on-one meeting the US president has held with an African leader since he took... read more »
World: I Never Want to Meet Someone as Lifeless Again – Trump, Speaking About Buhari
“I never want to meet someone so lifeless again”. This according to Financial Times was what Donald Trump, President of the United States said to an aid after President Buhari’s much touted visit to the United States Months back. This revelation is coming on the heels of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta’s scheduled... read more »
Lagos Sports Summer Camp Holds from August 31
The Lagos State maiden multi-sports camp for children between ages 9 and 16, tagged “Lagos Sports Summer Camp”, will kick-off at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday,... read more »
National Youth Games: LSSC Conducts Screening for Athletes
The Lagos State Sports Commission, LSSC, has conducted screening for all Athletes who will represent the State at the forthcoming Fifth National Youth Games holding in Ilorin, Kwara State from 7th to 17th September 2019. The exercise, which took place inside the main bowl of the Teslim Balogun Stadium and conducted by LSSC and some of the Sports... read more »
Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet Ends Retreats, Pledges Commit...
The retreat organised for members of Lagos State Executive Council and Permanent Secretaries ended at the weekend on high note, with the cabinet members... read more »
Success of this Administration not Negotiable, Tinubu ...
…APC National Leader, Fashola Grace Lagos Exco Retreat The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Lagos... read more »
Sanwo-Olu confirms Gboyega Akosile as Chief Press Secr...
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary. Until now, Akosile served as the Deputy Chief Press... read more »
Updated: Lagos Assembly Confirms 35 Cabinet Nominees, Rejects Sam...
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday has rejected the confirmation of three commissioner-nominees out of the Thirty-Eight names submitted by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu. The Speaker... read more »
World Hepatitis Day: Lawmaker Advocates Periodic Testing, Treatment To Achieve Global Elimination
A member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 on Tuesday said low coverage testing and treatment are most important gaps to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030. He said this in a statement made available to AFRICAN NEWS TODAY in commemoration of this year... read more »
Lagos House of Assembly Constitutes Committee to Screen...
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a 16-man ad-hoc committee to screen Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for commissioner and... read more »
Lagos Lawmaker Presents Free GCE Forms to Students
A member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 on Thursday presented free General Certificate Examination... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Transmits 25 names of Commissioners, Special ...
In fulfilment of his election promise to accelerate his administration’s development agenda, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, transmitted... read more »
World Youth Skills Day: FG Tasked To Include Skill Acquisition in...
In a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and improve country’s economy, the federal and state governments have been urged to accommodate skills acquisition in the school curriculum. Mrs Alaba... read more »
Breaking News: Shehu Shagari Dies at 93
Nigeria’s second republic President Alhaji Shehu Shagari has died at the age of 93. Shagari passed on this morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. He became the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when he took over from the military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo on October 1, 1979. He however only served... read more »
Nigeria: Ras Kimono’s Wife Dies Three Months After His ...
Efemena Okedi, the wife of late Raggae artiste, Chux Ohai, aka Ras Kimono, is dead. The death of the 42-year-old is coming three weeks after her husband was... read more »
A Tribute to My Namesake – Senator John Sidney McCain I...
“Who is that?” He asked with feigned shock etched vividly on his face. “That White Man over there!” she said pointing at me. I looked up from my desk... read more »
My Mum Abused Me Physically, Verbally and Spiritually
African parents abuse their children all in the name of home training and discipline. I saw an article online and I totally agree with it. African parents... read more »
Osinbajo, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others Celebrates Jakande at 90
“Unbroken Progressive Governance Part Of Jakande’s Legacies” says Tinubu Asiwaju Tinubu on Tuesday described Jakande as a “foremost progressive in Africa”, saying his loyalty to the... read more »
Wedding Ends as Mother-In Law and Bride Fight Over Food on Wedding Day
Wonders they say shall never end. What should have been a happy and joyous celebration ended in fisticuffs as a mother-in law and her daughter-in law to be exchanged slaps and blows on the wedding day. This sad but interesting story was shared on Twitter by a user with the handle @seehausaboy. Enjoy his story: “I asked a colleague how her... read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Lost Our Support Because He Promised Restructuring...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that it did not support Atiku because he promised to restructure Nigeria. This revelation among others were revealed when Punch’s reporter Godwin... read more »
Nigeria: US Legend Cars, Constituted Authority to Name Winner of the Presidential Elections
In a series of tweets that has left social media buzzing, the APC through its official Twitter handle has stated that a US based sports car manufacturer, US Legend Cars, were the constituted legal authority to declare the winner of the elections. In the tweet which was part of a series of tweets APC said “This call is shameful and alarming.... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Holds Spain to a 2:2 Draw
Morocco ended their World Cup campaign with a fiery performance which saw them holding Spain to a 2:2 draw. Morocco opened scoring in the 14th minute through Boutaib and Isco leveled things up for... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Loses 1:0 to Portugal, Crashes Out
Morocco has become the first African side to fully crash out of the tournament following a 1:0 defeat to Portugal today. Ronaldo’s 4th minute header was sufficient to seal the win for the Portuguese and a ticket home for the Moroccans. After the match, the Moroccan coach said “We qualified for a World Cup after 20 years and we’ve... read more »
Osun Govt Declares Friday, August 30 as Public Holiday for Islami...
Osun State Government on Thursday declared tomorrow, Friday, 30th August, 2019 public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijra 1441 AH. The Hijrah 1441 AH will begin on Saturday, August... read more »
Gov Abiodun Promises to Reposition Public Service for Greater Effectiveness
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday reiterated his decision on working towards repositioning the civil and public service for effecient service delivery for the people. He stated this while inaugurating the Committee on the Review of Appointment and Promotions in the State Civil Service and Enterprises between February 1 and May... read more »
Opinion: Buhari is not Qualified to be President of Nig...
If a presidential candidate does not have a school-leaving certificate, he is ineligible to stand for election as president of Nigeria. Anywhere else, it... read more »
Kwara Gov Commiserates with Emir of Gwanara Over Wife&#...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday commiserated with the Emir of Gwanara, Alhaji Idris Sabi Kotokotogi, over the death of his wife, Hajia... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Swears-in New Permanent Secretaries
The Lagos State governor on Monday swore in new permanent secretaries, saying the implementation of government policies and programmes depends on the... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Swears In Commissioners. Will Swear in Special Advisers...
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu will on Tuesday swear in Commissioners and Special Advisers that will work with him to deliver a greater Lagos. African News Today gathered that can the... read more »
Sanwo-Olu appoints LASTMA Boss, Others Permanent Secretaries
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Wale Musa as a BabPermanent Secretary. This contained in a circular sighted by AFRICAN NEWS TODAY on Friday Others appointed as Permanent Secretaries by the state governor, are Mrs Sanyaolu... read more »
Kwara: ‘Judicial Solution’ Likely as Commit...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday said recommendations of the committee on sales of public assets may be tested in the court in a bid to... read more »
Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq Promises not to Abandoned Projects
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration would complete abandoned or ongoing projects in the state because ignoring them would... read more »
Eid-el-Kabir: Do Gods Will, Pray For Your Leaders ̵...
Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has charged Nigerians to constantly submit to the will of God and pray for his guidance and divine direction in giving... read more »
Opinion: The Revolution will not be Televised by Femi Aribisala
In Nigeria, things have surely fallen apart and the center can no longer hold. It is no longer conjectural; Nigeria is at war. In July 2019 alone, some 282 of our citizens were gunned down or... read more »
Nigeria: ‘I Am the Best Person to Continue PDP Legacies – Tari Oba
Hon Tari Oba Oliver, the only female Aspirant vying for the candidature of the People Democratic Party, (PDP) in Bayelsa State has said she would continue the legacies of the party if given the mandate to fly the flag of the party. Oliver said in an interview shortly after the submission of her interest and nomination form at the party... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Lied That His Certificate Was With Mili...
Buhari LIED That His Certificate Was With Military – His Witness Confirms. Two of Buhari’s Witnesses Disagree on Year He Joined the Army. 1]... read more »
Opinion: Don’t You Already Regret Voting for Buha...
The 2019 presidential election was essentially between two Fulani men. But the incendiary of Fulanisation only pertains to one of them: President Muhammadu... read more »
Opinion: Osinbajo Takes His Lying Spree to America R...
My attention has been drawn to statements by the so called Pastor Yemi Osinbajo, the deputy to General Muhammadu Buhari, in New York where, as usual, he made... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Visits Ijegun Fire Survivors, Warns Pipeline Vandals
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday visited victims of the recent Ijegun pipeline fire incident who are receiving treatment at the Trauma and Burns Unit of the Gbagada General... read more »
Nigeria: Kachikwu Out, Dr Thomas John In As Chairman NNPC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr Thomas John as the acting alternate chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, bringing to an end the tenure of the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu. NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, who announced this in Abuja, stated... read more »
Eid al-Adha: Sanwo-Olu Urges Muslims to Emulates Prophet’s ...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to emulate the lessons of sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim and work for the progress and stability of the nation. In a statement by... read more »
Abiodun Tasks Traditional Rulers on Security
….be careful of how you treat traditional rulers – Olu of Ilaro tells Politicians The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday tasked traditional rulers to ensure peace and security in their respective communities as the security challenges threatened peace in the State. The governor charged them while receiving the... read more »
Governor Abiodun Charges Religious Bodies, Corporate In...
The Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun has charged religious bodies and corporate institutions to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR)... read more »
Lagos State: Sanwo-Olu Promise to Achieve Universal Hea...
Lagos State Government has reemphasized its commitment to strengthening public health research and boosting the capacity of healthcare workers towards... read more »
Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Assures Police of Improved We...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Tuesday assured improved welfare of the officers of the State Rapid Response squad (RRS) towards ensuring... read more »
Lagos: Relatives of Deceased LGs/SUBEB Staff Receive Insurance Be...
The families of 197 deceased staff of local governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) received letters of Insurance benefits from Lagos State Government, The letters which... read more »
Press Release: For the Records – What VP Osinbajo Said on Kidnapping
Nowhere was the word exaggerated used Our attention has been drawn to misleading reports in a section of the media purportedly made by and attributed to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on the security situation in Nigeria, in New York. For the purpose of clarity, and the records it is pertinent to state that Prof. Osinbajo was entirely... read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Urges Humanitarian Agencies on Afri...
STAND Foundation has urged humanitarian agencies in the Africa continent to keep working to promote, protect and enforce the rights of children, creating a... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari to Attend OIC Summit in Makka...
President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Thursday to attend the Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The 14th... read more »
Nigeria: INEC Postpones Election Result Announcement to...
The Independent Electoral Commission has postponed to opening of the national collation center to 11am Monday morning. The commission had earlier told... read more »
LASG Warns Residents Against Alteration of Approved Designs
Lagos State Government has issued a warning to the residents of state-owned housing Estates to desist from modifying the approved designs of structures within their environment. The Permanent... read more »
Three-storey Building Collapses in Lagos
A three-storey has reportedly collapsed in the Ososa area of Bariga, Lagos State. The building collapsed around 9.30pm on Sunday. According to the Eye witness, six people had been rescued, and that many more might be trapped in the rubble. Residents said men of the Lagos State Fire Service were already on the ground, but were unable to gain entry... read more »
Opinion: Northern Sentiment Southern Ointment by Mansur Isah Buh...
A northern or southern president cannot solve our problems, a Nigerian president can. You can’t have excuses and results. Sentiments don’t solve problems; they compound them. Every... read more »
Nigeria: Snake Attacks Pastor In Abuja
A deliverance pastor in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, who was recently attacked by a mysterious big snake, says no form of attack will stop him from preaching the gospel of Christ and restoring destinies of the oppressed. An eye-witness told this reporter on Thursday that the pastor organised a thanksgiving on Saturday, praising God for His... read more »
Opinion: The Desperate Agenda of an Evil Tyrant –...
Much has been brewing in the circles of power of our nation in recent weeks. Permit me to share some of my findings with my readers today. The rest will come... read more »
Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest...
Popular Nigerian Pastor, Chris Okotie has officially declared his intention to contest for the 2019 Presidency. Speaking in his Church today, he said his... read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed –...
Femi Fani-Kayode has described the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as a very sick man. This description came on the heels of the Vice Presidents... read more »
Lagos RRS Nabs Suspect Planting Maids to Steal
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State Police Command, has arrested a suspect who specialised in planting maid in homes to rob their employers of valuables. The man... read more »
NIgeria: Kwara State Government Calls for Calm after Abduction Incident
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for calm following the unfortunate abduction of some Turkish nationals in Edu local government area of the state. In a statement released on Sunday by his press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said the Governor is working closely with the security agencies to ensure prompt rescue of the... read more »
Lagos Police Commissioner to Partner NIM on Capacity Bu...
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu on Thursday promised to collaborate with Nigerian Institute of Management through capacity building... read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Appoints Branch Chiefs, Red...
In a bid to adopt effective operational system, the Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday appointed new Branch Chiefs, redeployed 2 Air Officers Commanding (AOCs)... read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, Lottery Commission to Partner on Intelli...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, has resolved a collaboration towards the achievement of... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa’s last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Draws 2:2 with Japan
Senegal has drawn 2:2 with Japan in their second group match. The Senegalese opened scoring in the 11th minute through a Sadio Mane tap in. 23 minutes later, The Japanese leveled up the score through Takashi Inui ending the first half in a 1:1 draw. In the second half, Senegal took the lead in the 71st minute through Moussa Wague. However, the... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Gives Africa its First Win
Senegal defeated Poland by 2:1 to give Africa its first win in the on-going 2018 FIFA World Cup. Senegal’s first goal was put down as an own goal after a... read more »
Football: Mane Fires in 3 as Liverpool Thrash Porto 5:0
Sadio Mane scored a brilliant treble as Liverpool romped to a 5-0 thrashing of Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday to march towards the Champions... read more »
Football: Senegal banned from Nations Cup after riot
Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a riot forced the abandonment of Saturday’s home tie with Ivory Coast. It is not... read more »
SASU Condemns the Violent and Criminal Actions of the Zimbabwean ...
The Southern African Student Union (SASU) is utterly disgusted and dismayed by the ongoing criminal behaviour being carried out by security forces in Zimbabwe. The corrupt Zimbabwean government... read more »
South African: President Zuma Resigns
South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned his office with immediate effect.. The BBC reports that Zuma made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening. Earlier, Zuma’s governing ANC party had told him to resign or face a vote of no confidence in parliament on Thursday. The 75-year-old had been... read more »
Sports: Iwobi Finally Signs a 5-Year Deal with Everton FC
Alex Iwobi has signed for Everton from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee after agreeing a five-year deal until the end of June 2024. The 23-year-old forward is the Blues’ seventh and final signing of... read more »
José Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after worst start in 28 years
José Mourinho has been sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016. United finally lost patience with a head coach who was not adhering to the club’s core attacking values and who had overseen their worst start to a campaign for 28 years. Mourinho was also relieved of... read more »
Sports: Victor Moses Quits International Football
Nigeria’s ace winger and Chelsea player Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football. Moses who will turn 28 in December says he... read more »
Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Hea...
Former Nigerian international and former assistant coach of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 U-17 side Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed the head coach of the... read more »
Sports: Athletes to the Africa Senior Athletic Champion...
Several athletes arriving in Nigeria to take part in the Africa Senior Athletic Championship are stranded at Murtala Muhammad Airport in the main city of Lagos... read more »
Nigeria: Ortom Blames the Devil for Benue Killings, Calls for Pra...
Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, has called on people in the state to seek divine intervention to the rising crime in the state, which he identified as the work of the... read more »
Opinion: Questions Buhari Should Answer before the Elections
With the current exchanges of verbal batons across political parties, there is no doubt that the 2019 general elections are presenting the nation a lot of melodramatic episodes. While some elite class that are partisan are exchanging verbal missiles and cross fires across various campus social media, the reality is that both Buhari and Atiku’s... read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Bound Train Crushes 52 Cows in Kaduna
The Kaduna state commissioner of police sunday confirmed that 52 cows were crushed to death by an kaduna-Abuja bound train. Addressing a press conference in... read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Describes Punch Newspapers as ̶...
The Presidency has described the Punch Newspapers as “disrespectful of the President and his office”. This was in response to an editorial... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen: About 50 Killed in Fresh Attacks at Ad...
About 50 persons have been reportedly killed in fresh attacks in Adamawa state. The attack which was reportedly carried out by armed fulani herdsmen took place... read more »
Ogun State Govt. Commences Sango/Agbado/Oke Aro-Ojodu Abiodun Roa...
The Ogun state governnor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commenced extensive palliative measures on the 32Km Sango ,/Agbado/Oke Aro -Ojodu Abiodun road. The Sango-Ojodu-Abiodun road is one of the roads... read more »
Badagry Expressway : Lagos Govt Commences Demolition of Shanties
The Lagos State government taskforce on Tuesday commenced the demolition of shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway after the expiration of 7-days ultimatum issued to the traders. The Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, who led the cleanup team in the company of the Chairman, Lagos Task Force CSP... read more »
Lagos Task Force Orders Removal of Illegal Structures, ...
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force Lagos State Taskforce on Wednesday ordered the removal of all illegal structures, Kiosks and the end to commercial... read more »
Lekki Toll: Lagos Residents, Motorists Commends Sanwo-O...
Residents and motorist in Lagos have commended the State Government for proposing a “touch and go” electronic payment system that will allow... read more »
Nigeria: Court Rules that FRSC Can No Longer Fine Motor...
In case you missed this: FRSC ‘can no longer’ fine motorists, court rules. A federal high court in Lagos has declared void powers of the Federal Road... read more »
World Cup: Belgium Overruns Tunisia 5:2
The Belgian team saw off their Tunisian opponents with a 5:2 scoreline. Hazard opened score with a penalty in the 6th minute while Lukaku doubled the lead in the 16th minute. The Tunisians looked... read more »
World Cup: Tunisia Loses 2:1 to England
England edged past Tunisia with a 2:1 score line. The match which was looking like it was going to be Africa’s first result at the on-going World Cup ended up in another loss for an African team. Harry Kane had opened score for the English in the 11th minute, pouncing on a parry by the goalkeeper to tap in the first goal. Tunisia responded... read more »
Nigeria: Road Safety Officer Hits a G-Wagon While Drunk-Driving
A road safety officer had the misfortune of hitting a Benz G-wagon while drunk-driving. Road safety officers are usually dreaded by road users because of their eagerness to pounce on real and... read more »
Nigeria: What Happened to the IG’s Speech?
A video of the Nigerian Inspector of Police, Idris Ibrahim, fumbling badly with his speech has been trending online. The speech was given on May 14 2018 at the commissioning of the Police Intelligence Unit at Kano. It is not clear what happened or if he was not privy to the speech. One thing however was very clear – this was a disgrace to... read more »
World Cup: Modric Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup MVP
For his massive contributions to the success of Croatia, Luka Modric most deservedly won the Adidas Golden Ball Award as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He won the award ahead of Eden... read more »
World Cup: France Lifts the 2018 FIFA World Cup
France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating Croatia 4:2. In a match that saw Croatia having about 61% of the ball possession, the French took the lead through an 18th minute own goal, off a Mandzukic header. Croatia equalized in the 28th minute off a Perisic shot. Ten minutes later, France took the lead through a VAR awarded penalty... read more »
World Cup: Belgium Wins Third Place, Beats England 2:0
Belgium won the third place position this evening after beating England 2:0. The Belgians showed their intent with a 4th minute goal tapped in by Meunier. This... read more »
World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England ...
Croatia this evening sailed into the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after winning England 2:1 after extra time. Despite taking an early lead through a 5th... read more »
World Cup: France Advances to the Finals, Beats Belgium...
The French team triumphed over the Belgians to advance to the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. France went ahead in the 51st minute from an Umtiti... read more »
Africa
STAND Foundation Advocates Breastfeeding Friendly Policies in Public, Private Sectors
An NGO, Support Towards Advancement Networking and Development for Women and Children ( STAND FOUNDATION) has advocated for policies that would create a conducive environment and provide... read more »
Nigeria: Ministership for Sale – Up to N2.5b Per Slot, by F...
except for a few ministerial nominations, every other post was literally auctioned off to the highest bidder. I declined to comment on the ministerial list Buhari sent to the Senate for... read more »
AbdulRazaq congratulates Kwara Ministerial Nominees
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the two ministerial nominees from the state, Alhaji Lai Mohamed and Senator Gbemisola Saraki. The Governor, in statement... read more »
Agriculture
Nigeria: Government has Created Almost 9 Million Jobs – Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Garba Shehu has once again given the Buhari led administration very high marks for performance. According to... read more »
Nigeria: Ogbeh’s Claim on Rice False, Says Thailand Ambassador
Ambassador of Thailand to Nigeria, Wattana Kunwongse, has denied the claim by Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture, that rice mills are collapsing in the Asian country. On Friday,... read more »
Nigeria: Herdsmen Behead Farmer In Iseyin
Agbekoyas would declare war on herdsmen if… An elderly farmer was on Saturday beheaded by herdsmen in his farm at Iseyin, Oyo State. His son, who was with him in the farm, was also said... read more »
Biafra
Biafra: Justice Binta Orders the Arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, Trial for Treason Charges to Conti...
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and directed that his trial on charges... read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna State Commissioner Calls Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu o...
A commissioner commissioner of Women Affairs & Social Development in Kaduna State, Hafsat M Baba, has referred to Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu as a Biafra-apologist. In a tweet that has... read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Calls Off Election Boycott, Preconditions and Terms...
In a surprising turn of events a day to the elections, it appears that IPOB has called off its decision to boycott the elections. In a tweet released on Nnamdi Kanu’s Twitter handle,... read more »
Boko Haram
Boko Haram: Nigeria to Negotiate for Dapchi Schoolgirls’ Release
The Nigerian government says it will negotiate for the release of 110 abducted schoolgirls rather than use military force. The students were seized last month from their school in the town... read more »
Breaking News
Breaking News: Rochas Okorocha and Wife Arrested by EFCC Operatives
Barely 24 hours after vacating office as the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and his wife have both been arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Officers... read more »
Breaking News: Tribunal Declares PDP Winner of Osun Gubernatorial...
The Election Petitions Tribunal set up for the 2018 governorship election in Osun State has declared Ademola Adeleke winner of the election. The three-member panel said during its ruling in... read more »
Breaking News: Naira Returns to 361 to a Dollar
Google currency converter shows naira to dollar has now returned to 361 to a dollar. A few hours ago, Nigerians were shocked to see on Google currency converter that the exchange had... read more »
Corruption
Nigeria: Dancing Far Better than Imposing Sorrows,Treasury Looting, Adeleke Blasts Oyetola
People’s Democracy Party Governorship candidate in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Thursday chastined the state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola over his unguarded utterances.... read more »
Put Anti-corruption Commitments into Practice – Transparenc...
Transparency International has urged government of Africa counties to put anti-corruption commitments into practice through investigation , prosecution and sanction of all reported cases of... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Finally Sacks Yusuf, Replaces Him with Sambo as N...
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo to replace Usman Yusuf as the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). A statement from the... read more »
Crime
Nigeria: Lagos Pipeline Explosion Attributed to Acts of Vandalism
…..nolmacy now restored to the community A fresh pipeline explosion which occurred on Monday at Gloryland Community in Isheri – Olofin, Egbe – Idimu LCDA of Lagos state has been... read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Denies News of Okorocha’s Arrest
Following the news making the rounds regarding the arrest of former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha by operatives of the EFCC, the commission has come out to official deny the... read more »
Nigeria: Okorie Drags Zenith Bank to CBN Over ‘Disappearance’ of ...
An alleged disappearance of over $64 million from the vaults of the Zenith Bank has landed the multinational financial services provider in trouble. Zenith bank is rated as a large... read more »
Economy
We’re Committed to Making Ogun State Investment Choice Destination – Abiodun
The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday said that the state is irrevocably committed to ensuring that it becomes the investment choice of the country and the world. He... read more »
Lagos State Partners Netherlands on Health, Education, Water Tran...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partner with Netherlands on health, Education, technology, trade, tourism and... read more »
Nigeria: Mele Kyari Takes Over From Baru As NNPC GMD
7 others take on replace previous chief operating officers. In a statement released by Ndu Ughamadu, the spokesperson of NNPC on Thursday morning, President Muhammodu Buhari has appointed... read more »
Education
Lagos Govt Announces New Date for 2019/20 Entrance Exam to Public Schools
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced new dates for the 2019/2020 Entrance Examinations into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, the Placement Test into JSS 1 in... read more »
Nigeria: School Building Collapse in Lagos, Many Feared Dead
Several victims, including school children are presently trapped under the rubbles of a three story building that suddenly collapsed in the morning at Ita-Faji area, Lagos Island. As part... read more »
Nigeria: New Finance Minister Gained Admission into ABU at 14 Yea...
Nigeria’s new finance minister, Mrs Zainab Shamshuna Ahmed who replaced Kemi Adeosun has sparked off fresh controversy following the scrutiny of her profile. It will be recalled that... read more »
Environment
Lagos Public Works Begins Massive Roads Rehabilitation
In fulfilment of Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on zero tolerance for potholes, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has commenced full-scale routine repair... read more »
Lagos Govt charges CBS Drivers to Obey Traffic Rules
The Managing Director of the Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), Mr. Idowu Oguntona has charged the newly trained Civil Service Staff Bus Drivers to obeyed all traffic rules in the... read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Expresses Satisfaction on Apapa Road Clearance
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday expressed satisfaction at the level of Truck clearance achieved in the Apapa axis, saying the Federal Government was committed to building more... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen
Nigeria: South-East Governors Reject Ranching, Stop Herdsmen Movement
Following the threat of herdsmen attack on farms and farmers, the South-East Governors’ forum held a meeting at the Enugu government house where it made some resolutions. After the... read more »
Opinion: Many Have Issues, But Few Are Roaming the Streets –...
I thought I had heard all there was to hear until Monday, July 2, 2018 when the Buhari Presidency came down hard on all those opposed to the administration’s cattle colony... read more »
Nigeria: Army of Internet Trolls Recruited to Malign Me – E...
Oby Ezekwesili has taken to her Twitter page to call attention to the unsavory response to her protests. In her tweets, she noted that regardless of what part of the country the injustice... read more »
Health
Nigeria: Lagos Commences Second Phase of Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commenced the second phase of the 2019 Polio Vaccination Campaign which was preceded by a... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Laments Over the N400 Billion Nigeria Loses to Me...
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has decried the huge amount Nigerians spend annually seeking medical care outside the country. The President expressed his concern at the... read more »
Breaking News: Suspended NHIS Executive Secretary Escorted into t...
Professor Usman Yusuf, the Executive Secretary for the National Health Insurance Scheme who was recently suspended was this morning escorted into the premises of the NHIS by almost 50... read more »
Human Rights
Africa: Impose Sanctions on France and Other Countries that Impoverish Africa – Di M...
He said France had “never stopped colonising tens of African states”. Luigi di Maio called on the European Union to impose sanctions on France for its policies in Africa. He... read more »
Opinion: Nigeria in the Throes of Anarchy – by Mike Ozekhom...
A press statement by Mike Ozekhome’s chambers on the unconstitutional siege laid by the Nigerian Police on Senator Dino Melaye’s house, at no 11 Sangsha street Maitama,... read more »
Nigeria: PDP Condemns Freezing of Peter Obi’s Accounts
…Laments Harassment Of Family Members The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) decries the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to PDP... read more »
Judiciary
Nigeria: FG Woefully Fails to Prove Its Case Against CJN Walter Onnoghen
The Federal Government, on Thursday, closed its case against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, after it produced only three witnesses that testified... read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, PDP Election Petition Includes Buhari’s Cer...
Some details of the petition filed on Monday by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the February 23 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to challenge the victory of... read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declares Rivers State APC’s Primarie...
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the order of a Federal High Court in Port-Harcourt, which last year barred the All Progressive Congress (APC) from conducting any primary election pending... read more »
Justice
Opinion: INEC Server – The Trap that Caught Baba, INEC and APC
This INEC hide & seek game has become nothing but comical… Stage 1: INEC discovered late that they didn’t cover their dirty tracks very well and that Atiku has already... read more »
Opinion: Forget Onnoghen; Let’s Talk about Buhari’s Asset Declara...
Buhari’s asset declaration fraud is more damning than Onnoghen’s, yet it is Onnoghen who has been illegally “suspended” and pilloried in the media. In this piece I’ll show you... read more »
Opinion: New IGP – Why Progressive Northerners Should be Em...
In August 2015, when I first publicly voiced out my disapproval of what I called the embarrassingly undisguised ‘Arewacentricity’ of Buhari’s appointments, a few people,... read more »
Lagos News
World Population Day: Lagos Lawmaker Seeks Government Intervention on Population Control
A member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 on Thursday seek government intervention to control Nigeria’s increased... read more »
Legislature
Nigeria: You were not Brought in to Lose Elections – Senator Lawal Shuaibu to Oshiom...
Embattled chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress seems to be sinking each day as speculations of his removal as chairman of the party continues to gain momentum. The results of... read more »
Life
World: Human rights gone wrong – The case of sex selection
In a perfect world, sex selection would not exist. Parents would not prefer a male child, even to achieve a gender balance in their offspring. Vulnerable women would not be subjected to... read more »
News
N50m Saved as AbdulRazaq Approves Completion of Secretariat Complex
….Project ready in August Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday approved immediate release of N350m for the completion of the New Kwara State Secretariat Complex in... read more »
Nigeria: INEC Internal Memo Shows that Voter Accreditation was Up...
An internal circular of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated that the commission transmitted voter information from smart card readers to a central server... read more »
Opinion: It’s Time for INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, to Re...
This is no longer a question of nullifying the election. The only option left is to declare Atiku Abubakar outright as the elected president of Nigeria. The logic is simple. The 2019... read more »
Nigeria
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Denies Promising to Fix Apapa Grid-Lock in 60 days
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made a U-turn, insisting that he never promised to solve the Apapa gridlock crisis in 60 days. The governor said this while fielding questions... read more »
Opinion: Celebrating Democracy Day with Election Rigmarole by Fem...
What we have in Nigeria is government of the government by the government and for the government. The Nigeria of today is stranger than fiction. The government has just legally declared... read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Promises to Revamp Lagos State’s Securit...
Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday promised to address the emerging security challenges facing the state through an overhaul of the state’s security... read more »
Press Statement
Nigeria: PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kwara Senator Ibrahim
…Charges Members To Resist Intimidation The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate and unconditional release of our Kwara South Senatorial candidate, Senator Rufai Ibrahim... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari’s Address to Nigerians on the Eve...
For a president who has not been known to relish speaking to Nigerians, these last few days have witnessed more addresses than Nigerians ever thought possible. On this eve of the new date... read more »
Breaking News: Elections Postponed to 23rd February
After the initial denials by INEC, it has officially come out to announce the postponement of today’s scheduled elections to the 23rd of February. See Also: Breaking News: Elections... read more »
Religion
Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Did A Lot for the North – Sheikh Gumi
Radical Muslim cleric, Ahmad Gumi has openly confessed that ex-president Jonathan did a lot for the north. In a Ramadan tafsir sermon in which he thoroughly berated President Buhari for his... read more »
Nigeria: FG Attempting to Change the Benue Killing Narrative R...
The National Coordinator of the Benue Youth Forum, Terrence Kuanum has stated that the Federal Government is trying hard to change the Benue killing narrative. According to him,... read more »
World: Pope Francis Requests Roman Catholic Priests Be Given the ...
Pope Francis has requested that Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married. The request applies to priests in Brazil, and is on the agenda for an upcoming synod (church... read more »
Security
Opinion: Crisis and the Visibility of PMB by Dr. Aliyu U. Tilde
When King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne and his brother, Albert, took over as King George VI in 1937, it dawned on the new King and his wife, Princess Elizabeth Lyon, that his... read more »
Nigeria: Tompolo Denies Endorsing Buhari
Following an earlier report that the one-time militant, Tompolo along with others endorsed the candidacy of Buhari for presidency, he has come out to deny this claim. In a short statement,... read more »
Nigeria: A Message from U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symi...
The United States Embassy in Nigeria wishes to reiterate unequivocally that we are not taking sides in Nigeria’s election. We do not support any party or candidate. We support a... read more »
Sport
Sports: Nigerian Coach, Salisu Yusuf Caught on Video Receiving Bribe
Assistant coach of the Super Eagles and current coach of the Nigerian team to the 2020 Olympics was caught on camera taking bribe to feature certain players. The Video which was Ghanaian... read more »
Sports: Liverpool Signs Alisson Becker from Roma for £67 million
Liverpool has finally signed Roma’s Brazilian goal stopper, Alisson Becker for £67 million. With Roma and Liverpool agreeing to the terms of the deal, Becker is now expected to fly... read more »
World Cup: Russia’s World Cup Ends as they Lose 3:4 on Pena...
Despite scoring the first goal of the match, hosts Russia lost the game 3:4 on penalties to Croatia. After Cheryshev put Russia ahead in the 31st minute, it only took the Croatians 8... read more »
Technology
Nigeria: Nigeria’s former ICT Minister, Omobola Johnson Joins World Wide Web Foundation bo...
After a 3-year tenure as an Honorary Chairperson of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) where she provided guidance and advocacy to help drive down internet costs, Dr. Omobola... read more »
Terrorism
Nigeria: Miyetti Allah Thrives on Conflicts – Dr. Nura Alkali
Only the blind will insist on living a 17th century life in 2018. It is northern states that have land for cattle ranches Dr. Nura Alkali, the Chief Consultant Neurologist at the... read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Incr...
Amnesty international has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in the killings by herdsmen across the country. According to the body, the inaction exhibited by the government of... read more »
Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency
The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party... read more »
World Cup
World Cup: England Into their First Semi-Final Since 1990, Wins Sweden 2:0
The 3-Lions this evening sailed into their first semi-finals since 1990 after winning Sweden 2:0. The two goals which came off a Maguire header in the 30 minute and a Dele Ali header in the... read more »
World Cup: Brazil Crashes Out, Loses 1:2 to Belgium
The Brazilian team were this evening knocked out at the quarter finals of the World Cup after they lost 1:2 to Belgium. A 13th minute own goal by Fernandinho set the Belgians on course for... read more »
World Cup: France Knocks Uruguay Out, Wins 2:0
Uruguay was today knocked out of the World Cup after losing 0:2 to France. In a match that France was the overall better side, Varane nodded in the first goal for France in the 40th minute,... read more »
Africa
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Nigeria: LASG Closes Mile 2 Road to Tincan Island Ports for Repairs
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the closure of the road from Mile 2 to Tincan Island Ports with immediate effect. The closure which is to allow for palliative repair works on... read more »
- Nigeria: Chinedum Orji, Theodore Orji’s Son Emerges Speaker of Abia State House of A...
- Nigeria: Yobe State Governor Marries 3rd Wife 24 Hours After Swearing In
- World: Want to Lose Money? Put it to Work in Nigeria. – Forbes
Biafra
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Nigeria: IPOB Insists on Boycotting the 2019 General Elections
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has insisted that its position on boycotting the 2019 elections has not changed. In a statement credited to Mazi Alphonsus Uche... read more »
- Biafra: South-East Massively Complies with IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Order
- Biafra: No to the Proposed Sit-At-Home Order On September 14th by IPOB – Police
- Biafra: Swiss Embassy Denies Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Visa to Honor UN’s Invitatio...
Breaking News
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Breaking News: Elections not Postponed – INEC
Following a rumour that INEC might be thinking of postponing the Presidential and house of assembly elections, INEC has come out to refute the rumour. According to Mr. Festus Okoye, a... read more »
- Breaking News: Nigerian Presidential Elections may be Postponed!
- Breaking News: Ezekwesili Drops Out of Presidential Race to Give Room for a Coalition
- Breaking News: Atiku Picks Peter Obi as Running Mate
Corruption
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Opinion: How the 2019 Presidential Election in Nigeria was Massively Rigged – Femi A...
“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32). In the 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari of the APC was awarded 15,424,921 votes by Attahiru Jega’s... read more »
- Nigeria: Code of Conduct Tribunal Cannot Try Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen
- Opinion: Justice Onnoghen and The Rising Fascism in Nigeria by Achike Chude
- Nigeria: The Charge and Planned Arraignment of the Hon. Chief Justice Onoghen
Crime
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Opinion: Asiwaju’s Boys – Angels of Death and Mayhem by Femi OmoYoruba
Talo Skibo , MC Oluomo, Koko Zaria, Hamburger, Esi Oluwo, Kunle Poly, Owoseni, Nayam, Mamok. Reasearch these names. They are thugs, not just your average thugs, though. They are... read more »
- Nigeria: LASTMA Officer Shot Dead By Suspected F-SARS Officer
- Nigeria: Osun Elelctions – PDP Alleges Crack Down on Its Officials in the State
- Opinion: Still On Adebayo Shittu’s Service Scandal
Economy
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Nigeria: Oil Exploration in the North to Continue Till Oil is Found – GMD NNPC
Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, has said oil exploration in northern Nigeria will continue till it is found. He said this... read more »
- Nigeria: Google Issues a Statement on Inaccurate Currency Converter Issue with the Naira
- Breaking News: Dollar Exchanges $1 to N184
- Nigeria: Wike Snubs Media, Presents N.5 Trillion Budget
Education
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Nigeria: Why I Spoke Directly to Nigerian Leaders – Bill Gates
The Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, again on Monday criticised the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. Gates, in an interview with... read more »
- Nigeria: JAMB Suspends Worker Over N36m Swallowed by Snake
- Nigeria: Strange Snake Swallows N36 million Cash in JAMB Office
Environment
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Opinion: ExxonMobil Should Not be Allowed to Show Contempt for the Supreme Court of Nigeri...
To Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Productivity. EXXONMOBIL Should Not be Allowed to Show Contempt for the Supreme Court of Nigeria!! The message must be sent to ExxonMobil loud and... read more »
- Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos
- Nigeria: Lagos Seals RCCG Building, Others
Fulani Herdsmen
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Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Property – Dr. Bitrus
The President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr. Pogu Bitrus in a press conference, called on the people of middle belt to organize themselves and defend themselves and their... read more »
- Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh Benue Attacks
- Nigeria: Fresh Attack by Armed Herdsmen Leave Eight Dead
- Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Vow to Defend Igboland
Human Rights
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Nigeria: Popular Nigerian Presenter Diplomatic OPJ Resigns Following Government Pressure O...
I Opute Pius Junior popularly known as DIPLOMATIC OPJ hereby wield this medium to officially announce to the public and our teeming fans that I and my radio TEAM that comprises of FISAYO,... read more »
- Nigeria: Police Dismisses 3 Officers for Illegal Raid on Chief Clark’s Residence
- Biafra: Security Operatives Call on Nigerians to Ignore IPOB’s Sept. 14th Sit-at-Hom...
- Biafra: IPOB Blames, Ohaneze, South-east Governors for Operation Python Dance 3
Judiciary
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Nigeria: Stop Harrassing the CJN or We Will Mobilize and Shake the Country – Niger D...
A coalition known as the Niger Delta Agitators has issued a warning to the Federal Government regarding what they term the harassment of the Chief Justice of the federation. According to... read more »
- Nigeria: Chief Justice Onnoghen Fails to Appear before the CCT
- Nigeria: Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Onnoghen, to be Arraigned at CCT Monday
- Opinion: Still on the Osun Elections
Justice
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Nigeria: Should Buhari probe the Power Sector, OBJ Won’t Escape Prosecution – ...
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo would not escape prosecution if President Muhammadu Buhari... read more »
- Opinion: A Compromised INEC is Murdering Nigeria’s Hard Earned Democracy by Mike Oze...
- Nigeria: Osun Elections – Davido Calls on Buhari to do the Right Thing
- Opinion: Chris Ngige Fights for Oppressive Multinational ExxonMobil Instead of Oppressed N...
News
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Nigeria: Buharig: The Inauguration of an Illegitimate President by Farooq Kperogi
Today, Nigeria will inaugurate an illegitimate president who unashamedly stole someone else’s electoral mandate in broad daylight. Buhari (whom most people now call “Buharig” because... read more »
- Opinion: Who Is Afraid of Atiku Abubakar? by Femi Aribisala.
- Opinion: Nigeria Will not Survive the 2019 Presidential Election – Femi Aribisala
- Nigeria: WAEC Certificate Not Required for Presidency – Keyamo
Nigeria
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Nigeria: Blame Past Governments for Nigeria’s Lack of Progress – Prof. Osinbaj...
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that the major problem facing Nigeria is lack of integrity on the part of its leaders. Prof. Osinbajo said the ugly trend reared its head more... read more »
- Nigeria: No Country Has Perfect Elections – INEC to the U.S
- Nigeria: Atiku Rejects Result of the Presidential Elections
- Opinion: Integrity – The True Loser of 2019 Presidential Polls
Press Statement
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Press Release: PDP To Buhari Presidency: False Alarm Will Not Help You
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says no amount of fabrications, false alarm, blackmail and resort to violence by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Buhari Presidency can sway... read more »
- Nigeria: Afenifere Endorses Atiku for President
- Nigeria: Press Statement by APC President Campaign Council on Atiku’s Clandestine Vi...
- Nigeria: Buhari and Osinbajo to Participate in a Live Televised Presidential Townhall Inte...
Religion
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Nigeria: CAN Disowns Arewa Pastors Forum
Challenges group to publish list of clerics on opposition payroll The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has dissociated itself from a group of Northern clergy under the aegis of... read more »
- World: ICC concludes preliminary investigation into Shiites massacre, continues probe of I...
- Nigeria: I’ll Review Appointments to Address Marginalisation – Buhari
Security
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Nigeria: Those Who Interfere in the Electoral Process or Incite Violence Must be Held to A...
As the Nigerian general elections looms close, the United States Government yesterday fired a cautioning shot to all actors, warning that “those who interfere in the electoral process or... read more »
- Nigeria: Buratai Invites Editors to Maiduguri, Offers Each N500,000 by Churchill Umoren
- Nigeria: As Buhari Engages Big Oil Firms On PIGB, Concerns Are Growing In Niger Delta
- Nigeria: N211 million Worth of Gold Seized at the Airport by the EFCC
Sport
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World Cup: Sweden Triumph 1:0 Over Switzerland
Sweden triumphed 1:0 over their fellow European representative after a keenly contested match. After having played out a goalless first half, a 66th minute goal by Forsberg was enough to... read more »
- World Cup: England Escapes Narrowly, Wins Colombia on Penalties
- Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match
- World Cup: Brazil Edges Out Mexico 2:0 to Advance to the Quarter Finals
Terrorism
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Nigeria: Five Die in Fresh Fulani Crisis in Benue
Five people have been killed in fresh attacks by herdsmen in different locations of Benue State. Four persons were reportedly killed by herdsmen at the Guma and Agatu local government areas... read more »
- Nigeria: Buhari Is Not In Charge of Anything – Secondus
- Nigeria: IGP Disobeyed Buhari’s Order to Stay In benue
- Nigeria: Give us justice, else no 2019 campaign, Ortom warns FG
World
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Nigeria: Our First Priority is Keeping America Safe and Secure – APC
A website identified as APC’s official website has been reported to have published plagiarized content. In a thoroughly embarrassing development, the title of one of the pages read... read more »
- Nigeria: Return Our Stolen Asset, Not Give Doomsday Prophecy On 2019 – Presidency to...
- Nigeria: Nigeria Suffering International Embarrassment Because of Buhari – PDP
- Biafra: IPOB Suit – Investigate U.S., Leave Nigeria Alone – Nigerians in Diasp...
World Cup
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World Cup: Belgium Survives Japan Scare, Wins 3:2
Belgium looked like they were surely on their way out when Japan scored the first two goals of the match in about 7 minutes of the resumption of the second half. This was after the first... read more »
- World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties
- World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout
- World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay
SPOTLIGHT
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Opinion: Can’t we Just be Normal?
I regularly hear words such as, “Our great country” or... read more »
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Opinion: The Courts Must Nullify President Buhari&...
In filing his INEC papers for the 2019 presidential election, President... read more »
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New Policies on Okada to be Announced Soon –...
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has said that new... read more »
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Lagos Assembly Worries over Entry of Unchecked For...
Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed dissatisfaction over the... read more »
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Ogun State Governor Vows to Complete Ongoing Proje...
…. we are not interested in vendetta, says Abiodun Ogun State... read more »
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Lagos Residents Seeking Accommodation to Engage LA...
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Housing, Mrs. Toke... read more »