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Herders/farmers clashes won’t affect  Buhari’s chances in Benue – Akume

Former Governor of Benue State, George Akume, has said the peoples Democratic  Party (PDP), that performed woefully in 16 years including failure to...

$8bn profit repatriation: Nigeria expects to announce its ‘amicable’ settlement with MTN

Nigeria will likely announce its settlement with the South African company, Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) who the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) alleged...

SGF To South East: Endorse Buhari to secure 2023 Presidency

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has urged the South East to endorse President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019...

Buhari seeks community, security agencies collaboration to tackle challenges

  President Muhammadu Buhari has called for strong collaboration between the country’s security agencies and communities in order tackle challenges. While blaming  internal...

Family announces burial arrangements for late chief Anthony Anenih

The family of the  former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief (Dr) Anthony Akhakon Anenih, CFR,...

Agricultural Innovations can Help Nigerian Farmers Compete, Boost Food Security – Sekibo

Nigeria must embrace agricultural innovations to better compete in an evolving global bio-economy, according to Managing Director/Chief Executive, Heritage Bank Limited, Mr. Ifie...

U.S, EU, calls for peaceful election in Nigeria

In a statement issued by the United States, European Union and some other friends of Nigeria called for a peaceful and credible election...

CBN reschedules MPC meeting to Wednesday

The Central Bank of Nigeria has rescheduled its previously slated Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for Monday and Tuesday, 19 and 20 November,...

APC National Legal Adviser Accuse Oshiomhole of blatant misuse of power

The national legal adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unleashed a major memo storm, calling out the chairman, Adams Oshiomhole’s abuse of power....

UPP formally adopts Buhari as presidential candidate – Chekwas Okorie

The chairman of United Progressive Party (UPP),  Chekwas Okorie, has announced that the party will  formally adopt President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Okorie...

Guinea Bissau’s President seeks Buhari’s help over election postponement

Guinea Bissau President, Jose Mario Vaz after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, proclaimed confidence Thursday in his...

2019 elections: I’m committed to peace, unity – Buhari

President Mohammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to peace and unity across the country. “No nation can succeed without unity. Our nation has...

Buhari’s 2nd term, Atiku’s presidency will sow division and hate – Ezekwesili

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, on Thursday said that both President Muhammadu Buhari and Abubakar...

Ogoni Clean-up commences in two weeks – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday announced that 21 firms are to mobilise to site in the next two weeks following the contribution of...

In Washington: Activist Accuse FG of ‘Aiding’ Boko Haram by Freeing Hundreds of Repented Terrorists

The federal government is “aiding and abetting” the terrorist group Boko Haram by releasing captured militants who have “repented,” an activist has said....

Aisha Buhari at the opening ceremony of Sidra Medicine

  At the official opening ceremony of Sidra Medicine, a state of the art hospital for women, children and Research Centre in Doha,...