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Ekiti Gov. Fayemi defends Buhari for declining assent, says he is comfortable with direct or indirect primary
In a stout defence of President Muhammadu Buhari on his refusal to assent to the 2021 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, Ekiti Governor...
Insecurity: Nothing like repentant terrorists — El-Rufai
Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai says there is nothing like repentant bandits as the only repentant ones have been killed. According to...
Breaking: Reps Pass N17.126trn 2022 Budget
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the 2022 budget of N17.126 trillion, against the N16.391 trillion...
Buhari gets COVID-19 booster shot
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was administered on him on...
Senators’ weeks of legislative action on 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill thrashed by Pres. Buhari as he withholds assent
After several weeks of speculations and political fireworks by National Assembly members and the APC governors on the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment...
Annulment of Andy Uba’s candidacy : Jeering APGA hails court judgment
. Boos and jeers have greeted a court judgment declaring the emergence of Dr Andy Uba as the candidate of the All...
Wike-Amaechi rivalry rekindled, blasts Transport Minister
Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi at the weekend got a bashing from his erstwhile strong political ally and Governor of Rivers State Ezenwo...
Emir of Daura to VP Osinbajo: You are my favourite, patient, dependable, trustworthy ally
Under the atmosphere of conviviality and revelry at the turbaning of President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, in Daura, Katsina State, the Vice-President,...
Ex-Osun Gov. Akande’s prudent, incorruptibility a mere façade – Oyinlola
Contrary to public perception of an incorruptible and transparent political leader, Chief Bisi Akande, a one-time governor of Osun State, actually extorted...
U.S. security alert to citizens: Be cautious residing, travelling in and around Nigeria
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh “The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and...
At last, ex-Minister, Fani-Kayode docked for forgery, gets N5m bail
A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, was on Friday docked for allegedly forging medical reports to evade trial. Femi Fani-Kayode is facing...
Global debt surged to $226 trillion in 2020, says IMF
Global debt soared to $226 trillion in 2020, the largest one-year debt surge since the Second World War, the International Monetary Fund said. “Debt...
Nov. 2 Gestapo invasion of Justice Odili’s residence: 15 people arraigned
About 43 days after some security and Federal Ministry of Justice personnel raided the Abuja official quarters of Supreme Court Judge,...
Sergio Aguero announces retirement from football due to heart condition
Argentine international Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at an emotional press conference at Camp Nou, Persecondnews.com reports. The Barcelona attacker fell...
INEC commissioner: Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie, replaced with Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu
Following her rejection by the Nigerian Senate, President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced Ms Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as national commissioner of the Independent...
Breaking: Red list: UK delists Nigeria, 10 other countries
The United Kingdom government on Tuesday announced the delisting of Nigeria and 10 other countries from its Red List. The UK Secretary of...
