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Abandoned and alone: Bauchi governor reveals why his deputy, others resigned

Bauchi Governor Mohammed Abubakar, has offered up an explanation for why his Deputy, Alhaji Nuhu Gadado, and other key members of his cabinet...

2019: Osinbajo faces unprecedented political threats as women lawmakers demand VP position

Ahead of the 2019 general election, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is facing his biggest political challenge in three years as opposition to his...

Citing lack of enthusiasm, Bauchi deputy governor resigns

The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, on Wednesday resigned citing ‘waning enthusiasm for the job . Mr. Gidado submitted his resignation...

$16bn power projects: SERAP asks Buhari to refer OBJ, Jonathan to EFCC, ICPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently refer the allegations of mismanagement of $16 billion power...

Abacha Loot: Malami deserves national accolades, group tells NASS

A socio-political youth group, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Grassroots Youth for Change, has warned against the witch-hunt of the Minister of Justice...

Obasanjo replies Buhari, says President ignorant, uninformed about power sector

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday slammed president Muhammadu Buhari, calling him ignorant and uninformed about the power sector. Buhari had earlier on...

President Buhari Surprises Oyo-Ita With National Productivity Order of Merit Award

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday surprisingly bestowed the prestigious National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award on  Head of the Civil Service of the...

Obasanjo visits Afenifere, says Yoruba leaders must do more to rescue Nigeria from brink of collapse

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday said Yoruba leaders must do more to rescue the nation from collapse and maladministration, during...

FG’s new website is for good Governance – SGF

  The Federal Government’s upgraded website www.osgf.gov.ng, which cost N64 million is now live, according to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new Royal title and why the new bride will not be a princess

On Saturday morning, she woke up as Meghan Markle, American citizen. By midday Saturday, she was preparing to become Her Royal Highness Meghan, Duchess of...

In Pictures: Tears and tributes at Nollywood actress Aishat Abimbola’s burial in Canada

Aisha Abimbola was buried Thursday in a simple, solemn ceremony attended by tearful fans, friends and well wishers at a Canadian cemetery.  Dozens...

Buhari hosts Tinubu, APC South West leaders to dinner 

  President Muhammadu Buhari had dinner with South West caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja....

Diplomatic Row Escalates: Turkey Publicly Humiliates Israeli Ambassador

…Press invited to see Turkish representative arrive for hearing after Turkish media witnesses Israeli ambassador’s security check at Istanbul airport The Ministry of...

Chiefs accuse Deji of Akure of stoking embers of war

The council of Chiefs of Isolo kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State at the weekend said that the alleged...

We made outstanding achievements despite meagre resources – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said despite the small size of his cabinet and limited resources, the administration had made outstanding achievements in security,...

BREAKING NEWS: Angry Shiite protesters attack police in Abuja

Angry Shiite protesters Monday stoned, kicked and smashed a Nigerian police vehicle in Abuja. The protesters are demanding the release of the Islamic...