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Governors demand audit for N614bn bailout deductions

  Nigeria governors have demanded an audit of money owed to states by the Federal Government as a condition for repayment of the...

Dr. Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan Appointed Acting Head of the Civil Service

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect....

Lift the siege to offices of Sahara Reporters and CDHR—SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “Nigeria’s authorities to immediately lift the siege to the offices of Sahara Reporters and Committee...

Fashola blames communities for uncompleted road projects

  The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Wednesday blamed host communities for “frustrating government efforts”  by demanding payment for compensation...

Fayose’s unpaid workers’ N57bn salary arrears my albatross, says Gov. Fayemi

  By Kunle Akinsola A mind-boggling revelation came from Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday almost a year after he took power said...

26-year-old spinster, serving NYSC member makes Kwara State cabinet

  By Kunle Akinsola   In demonstration of the age-long slogan that youths are the future leaders, Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has offered...

Put the police in order, Buhari charges commission

  President Muhammadu Buhari, has charged members of the Police Service Commission to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force...

FG receives report on community policing

…Promises speedy implementation   The Federal Government on Friday received the report of the committee on recommendations for the establishment of State Policing, and...

FG increases VAT to 7%

  To seek approval by NASS The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a two per cent...

Update: Tribunal declares Buhari winner of 2019 presidential election

  Dismisses Atiku’s petition in its entirety       The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, on Wednesday, upheld the election of President Muhammadu...

EU provides N102m to tackle child undernutrition in Sokoto, Zamfara States

  The European Union is allocating an additional €300 000 (N102m) in emergency humanitarian aid, to provide life-saving treatment to undernourished children in...

Update: Tribunal rules on Atiku’s petition challenging Buhari’s victory

Dismisses INEC’s application questioning qualification Of Atiku’s Lawyer Says Buhari qualified to contest 2019 Presidential election Dismisses PDP’s major witness statement on INEC...

Xenophobia: Make plans to assist displaced brothers, Ohaneze urges S’East govs

The Ohaneze Ndigbo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on South East governors to brace up and make adequate arrangement to...

Mohammed Adoke Writes Back – By Reuben Abati  

The Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Administration in Nigeria (2010 – 2015) has generated quite a number of post-tenure publications which significantly, in varying degrees...

IMN remains proscribed, says IGP

Warns that procession by the group amounts to terrorism   The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has warned members of the...

Tribunal nullifies Orji Kalu’s election

The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abia state has nullified the election of Orji Uzor Kalu as the Senator...