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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...
President-elect, Tinubu, back in Nigeria from Europe visit
Ahead of his inauguration on May 29, the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived in Abuja after a 10-day sojourn in Europe. Tinubu...
Security operatives rescue abducted U.S. Consulate staff in Anambra
Two staff members of the United States Consulate in Nigeria, who were abducted during the infamous attack on their convoy in Ogbaru council...
Where do we start from? Homeowners weep, agonize as FCTA demolishes ‘unapproved’ buildings in Gishiri
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh and Samuel Akpan It was an admixture of tears, anger, sorrow, and frustration for residents of Gishiri suburb under...
