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Commodore Maigida, ex-Air Force spokesman, slumps, dies In Abuja
Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida, the immediate past spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force, has slumped and died. Maigida, who was hale and hearty...
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, loses first wife
A former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has announced the passing on of his first wife,...
Ailing Ondo Gov. Akeredolu hands over to Deputy Gov. Aiyedatiwa
Ailing Ondo State Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday handed over the reins of power to the Deputy Governorship, Mr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Akeredolu,...
In renewed wave of banditry in Zamfara, two female students of federal varsity in Gusau abducted
In a renewed offensive, armed bandits have swooped on the female hostel of the Federal University Gusau, in Zamfara State, abducting two female...
Till I go to heaven, I will never campaign for anybody – Oyedepo
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, said on Sunday that he has never campaigned for any politician in his life...
NBC’s N5m fine against Channels TV: Akinnola chides Onanuga for masterminding fine, undermining press freedom
Following a N5 million slammed on Channels Television by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the prompting of a senior journalist, Mr Bayo...
States compound nation’s erosion problems by “arm-twisting’’ Buhari to take their “share’’ of ecological funds – Minister
The Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdulahi, has blamed state governments for the gargantuan erosion problems across the states particularly in the Southeast....
Buhari swears in Arase as Police Service Commission’s Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau board members
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday at the Council Chambers swore in the Police Service Commission’s Chairman, ex-Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase. Persecondnews...
Pay rise for federal civil servants awaiting Buhari’s approval — Labour Minister Ngige
The pay rise for federal civil servants especially those that enjoy peculiarity allowance is ready, awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval, Labour and Employment...
Step down now, CSO tells over-stayed Seplat Energy’s Chair, Omiyi
Mr Basil Omiyi, has been asked to step down as the Board Chairman of Seplat Energy Plc in the wake of crises rocking...
Scores killed, properties destroyed as Benue communities clash over electricity supply
At least 20 persons have been feared dead and properties worth millions of naira destroyed as two local government areas in the Benue...
APC’s presidential campaign spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, hauled before ICC over incitement to ethnic hate
APC’s presidential campaign spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has been hauled up before the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague for prosecution over ethnically...
I’m incensed by ongoing ‘Igbophobia’ in Nigeria, Obasanjo asks Nigeria and Nigerians to retrace their steps
Peeved by ethnic profiling in the country for cheap and selfish political gains, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly condemned what he called...
The Supreme Court, the Nigerian President and the 25% FCT, Abuja quandary
By Olukayode Ajulo Esq. An unwrinkled face is not good for a resounding slap. So it is somewhat indelicate for a lawyer who...
Election violence: INEC Chairman gets 7-day ultimatum to investigate governors, other sponsors
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been given a seven-day ultimatum to urgently seek the appointment...
Imo LP governorship aspirant, Humphrey Anumodu, dies hours after submitting the party’s nomination form
Mr Humphrey Anumodu, a businessman and governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) for the November 11, 2023 election in Imo, is dead....
