Why we want Buhari out- Galadima, Okoye, others
Chieftains of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) have continued to advance reasons for coming together to fight “a common enemy” in the 2019 general elections. On Monday, a coalition of 39 political parties converged in Abuja to sign a memorandum of understanding that would see them field a joint Presidential Candidate in 2019 to confront the All Progressives Congress (APC) likely candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari.
INEC chairman shuns court summons
Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, failed to honour a court order directing him to appear in court or risk going to jail.
Police raid Lagos company ‘printing ballot papers for Ekiti guber poll’
The Lagos state police command has said that it has discoverd a printing press where election materials are being printed.
FAAN goes for modern scanners to boost security at airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered for modern scanners to boost security at airports in the country.
24 ships with various products expected at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 24 ships carrying petroleum products, food and other goods at Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports from Tuesday, July 10 to Monday, July 30.
Bishop backs NASS on state police
Rt. Rev. Tunde Adeleye, the Bishop of Calabar Diocese, Anglican Communion, says Nigeria needs to fight crime at the foundation level through the establishment of state police.
INEC chairman shuns court summons
Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, failed to honour a court order directing him to appear in court or risk going to jail.
Customs arrest 7 suspected smugglers in Katsina
The Kaduna/Katsina Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested seven persons suspected of smuggling foreign rice and other contraband into the country.
Ekiti Election: NBC urges broadcasters to abide by broadcasting code
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged all broadcasting stations that would cover the Ekiti Governorship elections to do so in conformity with the provisions of the Broadcasting Code.
Abducted Catholic priest rescued in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has rescued an abducted Enugu-based Catholic priest without payment of ransom as demanded by his abductors.
PDP’s coalition, act of opportunism – Balarabe Musa
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, says the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by 39 political parties and groups ahead of the 2019 general elections is an act of “opportunism”.
Chief Judge launches administration of criminal Justice law in Enugu
The Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Ngozi Emehelu, on Tuesday launched the Administration of the Criminal Justice Law with a pledge to ensure its effective implementation in the state.
Ekiti: Our hotels are jam packed with various thugs, Fayose cries
Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose on Monday evening alleged that the All Progressive (APC) has brought hundreds of thugs to saturate all hotels in Ekiti with an alleged plan to cause problems at both the polling units and collation centres during the July 14 poll.
Breaking!Gunshots: Police, Peace Corps clash during 20th anniversary
The Nigeria Police on Tuesday clashed with members of the Peace Corps during its 20th anniversary in Abuja.
Court sentences man to 1 year in prison for being in possession of fake Naira notes
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a 26- year- old man, Seun Abdulahi, to one year in prison for being in possession of fake Naira notes.
PDP-led coalition not a merger – APP
National Chairman, Action Peoples Party (APP), Mr Ikenga Ugo-Chinyeri, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led coalition, which emerged on Monday, is not a merger but platform to re-unify Nigerians.
