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Nigerians’ commonwealth is safe under Tinubu as President as we are blessed already, Oluremi Tinubu assures

A firm commitment and promise has been made on behalf of President-elect Bola Tinubu that the commonwealth of Nigeria and Nigerians is safe...

My apologies for excruciating hardships, pains I have caused you, outgoing Pres. Buhari tells Nigerians

On the eve of his departure from office and for the umpteenth time, President Muhammadu Buhari has apologized profusely to Nigerians for inflicting...

Just in: Police Inspector-General, Usman Baba Alkali, sacked

With less than 38 hours to the presidential and governorship inaugurations, Nigeria’s Police Inspector-General, Mr Usman Baba Alkali, has been relieved of his...

Just in: National carrier– Nigeria Air– lands in Abuja

At last, the national carrier, “Nigeria Air”, promised by the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari administration about two years ago, has finally arrived in...

Another court gives judgment in favour of Tinubu, dismisses suit challenging his age, citizenship

Another suit filed by three people seeking to stop the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice-President-elect, Kashim Shettima, over age falsification...

Breaking: Supreme Court throws out PDP’s suit against VP-elect, Shettima over double nomination

The Supreme Court on Friday morning dismissed the suit filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the alleged double nomination of Vice-President-elect,...

Appeal Court slams N40m fine on ex-presidential candidate over suit to stop Tinubu’s inauguration

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday imposed N40 million fine on a Presidential Candidate, Ambrose Albert Owuru in the 2019...

Former UK Envoy To Nigeria Appointed UN Special Representative for Somalia

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Catriona Laing as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations...

DSS raises alarm over plot to disrupt Tinubu’s inauguration May 29

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some subversive elements to disrupt the inauguration of President-Elect, Bola Ahmed...

Just in: Pres. Buhari confers GCFR on President-elect, Tinubu, GCON on VP-elect, Shettima

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday conferred the national honor of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on the President-elect, Bola Tinubu....

National carrier — Nigeria Air — to fly into nation’s airspace May 26 — Minister

At last, the National carrier — Nigeria Air — will fly into the country’s airspace on Friday, May 26 for operational takeoff, outgoing...

Breaking: Pres. Buhari dissolves Federal Executive Council

In a strategic move to pave the way for a new administration on May 29, outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Federal...

I look up to Niger Republic to defend me if Nigeria is made difficult, unlivable for me after handover — Buhari

In what looks like a probable allegiance switch after leaving office, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he might “take a flight” to the...

Buhari inaugurates N19.6bn Customs corporate hqts in Abuja, says new Customs Act will drive efficiency

With the newly signed Customs Act and a befitting corporate headquarters for the Nigeria Customs Service, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said they...

Declare your assets before May 29, CCB tells President-elect, VP-elect, governors

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has directed the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his vice, Kashim Shettima, and elected or re-elected governors to declare...

Just in: Pres. Buhari lands in Lekki for Dangote Refinery inauguration

Outgoing Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived in Ibeju- Lekki on Lagos Island, the site of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals for...