President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the massacre of 15 people in Goronyo and Illela Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, saying that bandits are living in a fool’s paradise.

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, urged political leaders to unite in order to save Nigeria from imminent disintegration.

By Emmanuel Okogba The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked a World Cup play-off spot after playing out a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday. Although uninspiring, the result was enough to send the team on their way to the final round of qualifiers for the global showpiece event. […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has that the recently launched e-Naira has the potentials for Financial Inclusion and boost Diaspora remittances but could pose risks to Nigeria’s financial stability.

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra, has approved the appointment of Mrs Theodora Igwegbe, as new Head of Service (HoS) of the state. This is contained in a circular signed by Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Awka. Chukwulobelu said that Igwegbe would take over from Mr Harry Udu who would retire […]

THE non-teaching workers in the universities Tuesday threatened to resume their suspended strike if the federal government does not reverse the sharing formula for the N22.127 billion Earned Allowances approved for the four universities based unions.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has disclosed that Nigeria would soon make additional recovery of about $200million, being part of public funds that were looted and stashed outside the country. He said repatriation of the looted fund is subject to the settlement of litigations […]

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the direct primaries adopted by the National Assembly in Electoral Act amendment bill for selection of parties candidates. Ortom who made the call when he interacted with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, said that direct primaries was not in the best interest […]

A 39-year-old man, Lukman Lateef, on Tuesday appeared before a Surulere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly defrauding two accommodation seekers of N420,000. Lateef, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining money under pretences and stealing. He however pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp. Courage Ekhueorohan, told […]

By Dapo Akinrefon FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, Tuesday, warned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos not to reopen the Lekki toll gate just as he urged him to apologise to Lagos residents over the Lekki toll gate shooting. George, a former Military Administrator of Ondo State, also […]