The protracted crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)in Kwara state has recorded a casualty as one of the aggrieved factions on Wednesday exit the party to Young Progressives Party (YPP).

Let’s be clear: I am not in any way denouncing Ese Brume’s acknowledgment of God or her pastor. Far from it, I recognize the spiritual basis of her celebration, and in fairness to her, she mentioned her heroic struggles to succeed, buoyed by the encouragement of her coach, Kayode Yaya, all of which point to the element of hard work and dedication in her victory.

By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, Last week, I commenced a discussion on the statutory regime of extradition in Nigeria, with the case of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari in perspective. As already discussed, extradition of a fugitive criminal is premised on either international comity or by the provision of an existing treaty between nations, and […]

Against this charge, DCP Abba Kyari has been declared wanted for criminal prosecution in the United States of America. I will, in this edition, examine the practicability of, and the statutory regime guiding the extradition of a Nigerian to another country, particularly the United States of America to answer a criminal charge.

Nigeria has been ranked 161st on the 2020 Global Youth Development Index, which measured the status of young people in 181 countries around the world.

The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that it is planning to free some senior Boko Haram Bomb explosive experts in it’s custody.

…As body launches request management system, chatbot By Elizabeth Osayande The head of the Nigeria national office, West African Examination Council, WAEC, Mr Patrick Areghan has on Tuesday announced the timetable for the conduct of this West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE for school candidates. According to the body, the examination will run from […]

Precious Chukwudi Barely 24 hours after Big Brother Naija housemates Angel and Sammie had a hot exchange owing to a truth or dare game, with new housemate, Kayvee, in the middle of it all, another fight happened with yet another new housemate, Queen and Deputy Head of House, Maria. Queen asked to have a conversation […]

The Federal Government says its strict travel protocols are put in place to protect its citizens from being infected by COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed said Nigeria had been tagged as a […]

The Plateau State government has approached the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, for a release of N102 billion for investment in the development of the agriculture, solid minerals and tourism sectors of the state. If approved, the money will be drawn from the Development of Natural Resources Fund as provided for by the […]

…we will consolidate on what is on ground, CP Alhassan …His coming will bring sweetness ,CP Akande By Ike Uchechukwu Aminu Alhassan on Wednesday assumed office as the 42nd Commissioner of Police in Cross River state. Alhassan who assured CrossRiverians of security said that he will ensure that every officer discharged his duty with highest […]

“there is hope for the next Games in Paris”, adding that “the silver and bronze medals earned in Tokyo make the just-ended Olympics Nigeria’s best outing in 21 years”.

lice Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, said the Federal Government has approved over N4 billion in the 2021 budget for fueling of police vehicles.

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021, having recorded over N150 billion from this revenue source within the five months of the year. The figure, according to the Commission represents over 400 per cent increase in revenue budget performance […]

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello on Sunday took his 2023 Presidential ambition to Cross River State by inaugurating a support movement in the state. He listed the Cross River State support group to be headed by Mr. Mike Odey and Zack Odioko as deputy coordinator. Bello who was represented by the Deputy Speaker of the […]