The last surviving wife of Nigeria’s first prime minister, Tafawa Balewa, is dead. The presidency announced the death of Jummai Aishatu Abubakar in a statement on Sunday. Read the statement …
Foreign Trips: Despite Complaints, Buhari off to Saudi Arabia, UK May be Next
Despite complaints by Nigerians and a critical editorial by one of Nigeria’s most widely read newspapers, President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen to continue his frequent foreign trips. The president jets …
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Nigerian Army Officer ‘Found Dead’ in Abuja
A newly-commissioned Nigerian Army officer has been found dead in Abuja. The body of VL Henry, a second lieutenant, was found beside Mabushi Bridge inwards Utako at about 8.40 a.m. …
Nigerian Military Plans Operation to Demand ID Cards from Citizens
The Nigerian military has planned a nationwide operation to demand identity cards from citizens across the country. ‘Operation Positive Identification’ would see soldiers accosting citizens on the streets or highways …
Sanwo-Olu Declares State Of Emergency On Lagos Roads
The governor is said to have ordered massive construction on dilapidated highways and carriages within the state starting from Monday, October 14, 2019. This was announced in a statement on …
Thugs Attack Adams Oshiomhole’s Residence In Benin
Thugs on Saturday evening attacked the Benin residence of Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesman …
Minimum Wage: NLC Tells State Councils To Get Ready For Strike Action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned its state councils to ready for a strike action come Wednesday, October 16. NLC warned its state councils that it might embark on a strike …
Dino Melaye Reacts As Appeal Court Nullifies Kogi West Election
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West at the Nigerian Senate, has called on his “supporters to be law-abiding” in reaction to the judgment of the Appeal Court which nullified his election. The …
Dino Melaye Loses Appeal, Fresh Election Ordered
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West at the Nigerian Senate, has lost his appeal on the tribunal judgment that sacked him as a senator two months ago. Kogi State National Assembly/State Assembly …
Hate Speech: Lai Mohammed Says Online Media Will Start Paying 5M Naira Fine
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed on Thursay October 10, announced that online news platforms will now be regulated as he inaugurated a seven-man committee to implement reforms …