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Autonomy for state legislature, judiciary should not be compromised – Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said efforts to ensure autonomy for state legislatures and judiciary will further strengthen democracy and deepen inclusiveness...

Kogi: APC won’t endorse candidates in race for governor – Party

The secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi state Salam Adejoh has disclosed that the party will not be endorsing any candidate...

CBN wants to bank 190 million Nigerians by 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria said it plans to ensure that 95 percent of eligible Nigerians have access to financial services by 2024....

Oshiomhole Addresses Rumors He’s the Godfather of Edo Politics

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, is setting the record straight on his rumored status as the godfather of...

Warning Graphic Photos: Nigerian Commandos raid terrorist hideouts in Kauwa, Baga

Gallant Nigerian commandos launched daring twin raids in Cross Kauwa-Baga-Doron Naira villages of Friday Killing numbers of terrorists and clearing their hideouts.  ...

Enforce free and compulsory basic education, Buhari tells governors’

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja urged State Governors to “enforce very vigorously” free and compulsory basic education for every child of primary...

OPEC chief hails Buhari’s pick for NNPC GMD

The head of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Thursday hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Group General Manager, Crude Oil Stock Management,...

Buhari appoints Mele Koto Kyari NNPC GMD

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Group Managing Director for Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with effect from 7th...

My cabinet will be appointed based on Merit, says Abiodun

The new Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his cabinet will be appointed based on merit, as this would be...

FG debunks Ebola virus in Nigeria

The Federal Government has described the message circulating in the social media purporting a positive case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the...

Gbaja vows to expand opportunities for opposition after meeting VP Osinbajo

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbaja,  sought Monday to restore public confidence in his leadership after a dispiriting election moment,  pledging...

Nigeria’s May inflation rose to 11.4%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measured inflation increased to 11.40 per cent (year-on-year) in May...

Elumelu outlines ambitious solution for lasting prosperity in remarks at Bayero University

Frontline African business man and philanthropist Mr. Tony Elumelu Saturday outlined ambitious solutions that seek to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity....

Deepfakes: Can Nigeria handle this Digital ‘epidemic’?

In the past few years, Nigeria has been a victim of fake news. Despite the efforts made to completely eradicate fake news from...

Senate President says under his leadership MDAs will have only one window to defend budget

Senate president, Ahmed Lawan, has assured  Nigerians that the ninth National Assembly will be very focused, united,  patriotic and nationalistic. He disclosed that government agencies...

Kogi: Bello vows to win re-election in a landslide despite crisis

A defiant Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello vowed Friday to push through Kogi’s toughest election in the face of voter fury, then defy...