A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal, said he and his group have begun discussions about whether to quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal disclosed this in an…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said he would be a ‘stepping stone’ towards the realisation of a president of Igbo extraction. He said he would…
The Presidential candidate f the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, said his party won't form an alliance with the Labour Party, LP. He said Peter Obi, presidential candidate, of the Labour Party (LP),…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived in Enugu State, for a meeting with party stakeholders in the South-East. Atiku arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International…
A United States district court has sentenced Abidemi Rufai, suspended aide of Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, to five years in prison for fraud. Rufai was arrested at New York’s JFK Airport on his way to Nigeria in May…
The Northern States Christian Elders Forum, NOSCEF, warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, against using wealth and resources to cause division among Christians. It was…
The National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, dismissed a suit filed by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to compel the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Federal Government…
The Director-General, of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Mr Simon Lalong gave reasons why the presidential campaign of the All Progressive Congress, APC, kick-off was…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has dismissed allegations that his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, is disloyal. The governor, in a statement issued by his aide, Dr Kola Oredipe, also denied any rift with his…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says that no one culture in Nigeria can survive alone. Mohammed stated this at the Cultural Centre, Calabar where he was treated to a night of cultural performance…
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said he is not among those calling for the removal of Iyorchia Ayu as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ortom’s statement contradicts that of Nyesom…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, appointed Bukola Saraki, and Pius Anyim, both former senate presidents, as well as a former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as…
The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council postponed the kick-off of its campaigns earlier slated for Wednesday. The development was disclosed in a statement by the Director-General, of the…
The national electricity grid suffered a fresh system collapse on Monday, plunging the country into darkness. Blackout is being experienced in some parts of the country as the national grid collapsed again. Reports show…
The spokesman of the Peoples Democratic People, PDP, Presidential Campaign, Dino Melaye, accused the Labour Party, LP, of hiring people for its one million march in Abuja. The supporters of the LP and Peter Obi, the…
The Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, said Nigerians are not bothered about the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. He said Nigerians are too "hungry" to be…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council says the inclusion of the name of Chimaroke Nnamani in its list is not a mistake. Nnamani was included in the 422-member campaign list released on…
The National Assembly has summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. They are to appear on Thursday, to…
The federal government has asked vice-chancellors to reopen universities and allow students to resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the National Universities…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 26 (today) for hearing a suit seeking to compel Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to declare his assets. The suit, marked…