President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration will always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law in governing the country while assuring German Chancellor Angel Merkel that all agreements will be fully respected.
President Muhammadu Buhari and German Chancellor Angela…We respect Rule of Law, Agreetment – Buhari Assures Chancellor Merkel
By David Effe
A faith-based organization known as Community of Sant’Egidio has again condemned the rising spate of killings in the country, especially the recent killing of at least eight people in two villages in Barkin-Ladi LGA of Plateau State even as it called on the government to tackle the …Sant Egidio condemns Jos Killings
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has declared his intention to seek the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The declaration took place at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.
This was contained in a tweet by his media aide, Olu W. Onemola @OnemolaOlu:
“LIVE VIDEO: The…Breaking: Senate President Bukola Saraki Declares For Presidency
The recent report published on the Debt Management Office (DMO) website has shown that Lagos, Edo and Kaduna top the states with the highest external debts stock while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stands at $22 billion (an estimated N7.965 trillion) as at June 2018.
The document also…Lagos, Edo and Kaduna take lead on foreign debt profile
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has disclosed that it has placed sanction on four banks for N5.87 billion for “flagrant violation of extant laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1995 of the…CBN Fines Four Banks N5.87bn over Illegal Forex Deals
A former executive governor of Jigawa State who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido has assured his party that he will not leave if he loses primaries for the 2019 Presidential race.
Sule Lamido
Lamido, who is one of the aspirants disclosed this during a solidarity …I won’t leave PDP if I don’t get presidential ticket – Sule Lamido
Nigeria government and the British Government signed a memorandum of understanding on Defence and Security Partnership on Wednesday.
This was as the British Prime Minister, Theresa May paid a visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Below are photographs
Courtesy: News Agency of Nigeria
PHOTOS…Nigeria Government, British Government Sign MoU on Security
Residents of Iguosa Community in Edo State have cried to the State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to rescue them from the earth slide that is about to make them homeless.
The rain in Benin a few days ago worsened the situation in Iguosa Housing Estate as it slides the earth closer to the private…Earth Slide in Iguosa: Residents Lives in Danger, Beg Obaseki For Rescue [PHOTOS]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has powers to prosecute allegations of vote buying by both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the recently concluded governorship election in Ekiti State but lacks the powers to…‘We can prosecute Ekiti vote buying but can’t arrest suspects’, INEC tells SERAP
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has taken a swipe at the President Muhammadu Buhari regarding the comments he made about the rule of law, saying it’s a threat to national security.
Femi Fani-Kayode
Buhari had delivered a keynote address at the beginning of the 58th…Rule Of Law: A Word For The Lifeless President by Fani-Kayode
The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has raised an alarm of a plan by the Nigerian Police to arrest and detain him on trumped-up charges.
The lawmaker tweeted this on Tuesday morning.
Tokunbo after being beaten by Dino Melaye
He said “Nigerian police working with Kogi State Govt…Nigerian Police Planning To Arrest Me Again – Dino Melaye Cries Out
The United States president Donald Trump referred to his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari as “lifeless” shortly after a meeting between the two leaders on April 30, Financial Times said on Monday.
Buhari, the first sub-Saharan Africa president to meet Trump since he was sworn in January 201…Trump called Buhari “lifeless” after April meeting – Financial Times
Urges Police to Come Clear on his Invitation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigeria Police to come out clear on the ‘fact-finding’ invitation extended to Former Aviation Minister, Femi, Fani-Kayode, to appear on Tuesday for alleged conspiracy, criminal defamation and inciting pu…Fani-Kayode’s Invitation: Don’t be used to muzzle Nigerians and opposition – PDP tells Police
The flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised equity and good governance to all sections of the state of elected governor of the state in September 22nd.
Addressing members of Ede Descendants Union and Federation of Ede Societies who staged…I will be Fair to all Towns and Villages -Ademola Adeleke
“You know you have failed” – PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has thoroughly reviewed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration and submits that it has irredeemably failed in every sector of our national…PDP Challenges Presidency, APC to Open Debate on Good Governance
President Muhammadu Buhari urged the Nigerian troops to be ruthless in the battle against bandits, criminals and kidnappers.
President Buhari
Buhari in Katsina on Saturday interacted with the troops deployed to tackle the activities of the herdsmen, and other criminals disturbing Zamfara and …Buhari urges Nigerian troops to be ruthless to bandits, criminals
The Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday that the defectors and their backers cannot distract him from continuing the good work he is doing for the development of Nigeria.
General Buhari
A few weeks ago, the Senate President Bukola Saraki, some state governors, former …Saraki, others cannot distract me from the good work i do for Nigerians – Buhari
By Ehi Ekhator
Reno Omokri, a former aide to the former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a swipe at the Director Media, Buhari Company Organization, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) for saying the Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has touched Nigerians’ lives.
Reno Omokri
On Thursday, in…Omokri calls Keyamo sycophant, says Gani must be ashamed of him
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the outburst of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, echoing the threats by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Buhari’s Presidency, to force out the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, from office if he fails to…PDP Gives Buhari 24 hours to Arrest Miyetti Allah Leaders
The National Coordinator of Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Benue State Garus Gololo threatened to force the Senate President, Bukola Saraki out of office if he doesn’t resign voluntarily.
Gololo disclosed this during an interview with a punch newspaper…We will force Saraki out of office if he doesn’t resign voluntarily – Miyatti Allah
By Chigozie Effe
For natives of Nghar, Gashash District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, June 23, 2018 will always remain a sad memory in their hearts. That was the day men from hell visited the community and unleashed a reign of terror on the once peaceful community.
Jos …Jos Massacre: Victims recount ordeal two months after
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Governor, Oyo State requesting him to “immediately halt all further eviction and demolition of Fresh FM building and to show full respect for the safety and dignity of residents and owner …Repair Ayefele’s Fresh FM building or face legal action – SERAP warns Ajimobi
The Oyo State Government on Monday countered its own layer’s defence that it did not know anything about the Sunday dawn demolition of an N800m structure belonging to the ace musician, Yinka Ayefele.
Ayefele’s Music House Fresh FM
After several denials, the government on Monday argued that due pr…Oyo State Government Counters own lawyer, admits to demolishing Fresh FM
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registered a fresh batch of political parties. If the number of parties we have in Nigeria at present is not up to a hundred, it is fast inching to that number. I wonder whether this glut of political parties was the intendment of…Unnecessary Glut Of Parties In Nigeria’s Electoral System
By Fani-Kayode
Much has been brewing in the circles of power of our nation in recent weeks. Permit me to share just some of my findings with my readers today. The rest will come later.
Chief Fani-Kayode
Key players and leaders in the international community have warned President Muhammadu Buhari…The Desperate Agenda Of An Evil Tyrant
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said that the All Progressives Congress, APC has given a directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to quickly conclude the investigation and prosecution of…2019 Election: APC planning trumped-up charges against Ike Ekweremadu – PDP alarm
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the Governor of Oyo State Senator Abiola Ajimobi of executive rascality and strongly condemned “the unlawful demolition of Fresh FM building owned by Yinka Ayefele, and the forced evictions of residents by the Oyo State g…SERAP accuses Oyo gov Ajimobi of executive rascality over demolition of Ayefele’s Fresh FM
By West Idahosa
The new Webster’s dictionary of the English language (International Edition) describes a trader as “a person engaged in some form of commerce”. Trading itself is an ancient occupation that has been practised by men, institutes and nations over the years. Trade disagreements have o…Traders in Uniform: A Case of Nigeria Police – West Idahosa
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has set up a seven-man investigative committee to ascertain the debt profile of the state.
PDP Traffic shelter
The committee members identities are concealed for strategic reasons, the state publicity secretary, Mr Chris Nehikhare tells NAIJA…Edo State PDP Set Up Committee To Investigate Debt Profile
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) that its resort to blackmail, twisting of facts and fabrications cannot sway Nigerians from the truth of their culpability in the impasse at the National Assembly.
PDP
The party said Nigerians are already aware of…PDP To APC: Your Resort to Blackmail Cannot Sway Nigerians
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that he was elected to serve the people of the state and not political leaders.
Godwin Obaseki
Obaseki said this on Friday during the second-anniversary thanksgiving of the All Progressives Congress Christian Prayer Contact Committee.
He was represented by…Edo people elected me to serve them not political leaders – Obaseki
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC Adams Oshiomhole has continued his onslaught on the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
Oshiomhole
During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Oshiomhole restated his position that Saraki will be impeached, adding that he became the Senate…Saraki has never put Nigeria first – Oshiomhole
By West-Idahosa
There have been many views expressed on this topic by many. Significantly, the APC leadership has made heavy weather of the fact that this cannot be so. They have therefore called on Saraki to resign. One thing that is fundamental to Nigeria’s democracy is its very constitutional …Can A Member Of The Minority Party Lead The Majority As The Presiding Officer In Parliament?
The outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress for heating up the polity.
Bukola Saraki
The governor was referring to the recent crisis hitting the National Assembly and the insistence by the APC to unseat the Senate President, Bukola…Unseating Saraki Will Not Return Back Of Rice To N7,000 – Fayose
The wind of defections blowing across the country has once again berthed in Edo State, the home state of the factional National chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, as some notable members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) have dumped the party for the People’s Democratic…Political Tsunami hits Edo As More APC Members Join PDP In Oshiomhole’s Town
…Hands Over Scores Of Supporters To PDP Chairman, Bro Felix Obuah
The fortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State received a boost on Tuesday as over 200,000 supporters of former Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join th…Kwankwaso Further Depletes APC Members In Rivers State
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s poor understanding of current global economic dynamics and his cover of humongous corruption in his Presidency have completely wrecked the nation and directly responsible for the accumulated N22 trillion national debt b…N22 trillion Debt: Buhari, APC Have Wrecked Our Nation Says PDP
A Special Adviser to the President on Medi and Publicity Femi Adesina has dismissed a report that the President Muhammadu Buhari is under pressure not to run in 2019.
Mr. Femi Adesina| credits: sunnewsonline.com
The report had said that foreign powers, including the European Union, United States …2019: Buhari not under pressure to halt second term bid – Femi Adesina
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier-General Sule Kazaure and the NYSC over “failure to publish specific documents and information on Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun’s application for NYSC exempt…SERAP sues NYSC over failure to publish Kemi Adeosun’s ‘exemption certificate’
The Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has blamed the recent problem in the National Assembly on fake news, particularly on social media.
Lai Mohammed, APC
Lai Mohammed disclosed this during his courtesy visit to the headquarters of Blue Print Newspaper in…Lai Mohammed Blames National Assembly Crisis on Fake News
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it will henceforth vehemently dismantle its rigging machinery in future elections, beginning with the Osun governorship election next month.
The party says that now that it has become manifest to Nigerians and…PDP To APC: We’ll Dismantle Your Rigging Machine
A former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-kayode has taken a stand on the aspirant he intends to support ahead of 2019.
For Fani-Kayode, anyone who cannot stop the current killings of Christians by Fulani Herdsmen is not on his radar.
The former Minister said no matter what happened in 2019,…2019: Fani-Kayode takes a stand on aspirants
By Ehi Ekhator
Th embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki paid a visit to a former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in his private residence in Abeokuta on Monday.
Bukola Saraki
The closed-door meeting was said to hold at Obasanjo’s penthouse located within the Olusegun Obasanjo…Why I visited Obasanjo – Bukola Saraki
Senator Godswill Akpabio (APC-Akwa Ibom) says any move to declare his seat vacant in the Senate will prove abortive.
He said though he had yet to hear about it, if his seat must be declared vacant, the seats of those who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party should also be declared…If my seat is made vacant, other defectors’ seat must be vacant – Akpabio
The Nigerian Army said calm has been restored at Maiduguri Airport seized for two hours on Sunday by riotous troops, that it described as ‘unscrupulous”.
Minmah, Soldier
In a statement on Monday, Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre Command, said the p…PROTEST: Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram Seize Maiduguri Airport for two hours
By Jude Ndukwe
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – The Tuesday, August 7, 2018, illegal and despotic invasion of the nation’s foremost democratic institution has attracted widespread condemnation not only from well meaning and good spirited Nigerians, but it has also drawn the ire of the international c…NASS Invasion: A symptom of Security Agencies’ Recklessness and Failure under Buhari
By Jude Ndukwe
“Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philipians 4:8).
Kemi Adeosun
Let me start this week’s essay on a s…Kemi Adeosun: When Forgery is Elevated to a Cardinal Virtue
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) “to immediately lift the ban on Jay FM 101.9 Jos, stopping the radio station from playing songs such as Falz’s ‘This is Nigeria’, Wande Coal’s &#…SERAP asks NBC to lift the ban on radio station, Falz’s ‘This is Nigeria’, others
By Jerry Obanyero
My doubts are little and insignificant, that is, if at all they exist, that Fela Durotoye, Kinsley Moghalu and Sowore Omoyele, the 2019 presidential aspirants, represent genuine leadership change which our troubled country needs at this crucial time.
Sowore
They may even …The Race to Aso Villa: The Tall Dream of Fela, Kinsley and Sowore
Oshiomhole Exhibiting Thug Mentality- PDP
Senate Leadership Not Party Positions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole to stop his obsession to change the leadership of the Senate, as such …Saraki’s Impeachment: Stop Exposing Your Ignorance – PDP tells Oshiomhole
The Executive governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has sued the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the ill statement he made against him.
The governor is demanding N10bn for damages.
Oshiomhole had expressed gratitude that Ortom defected to the PDP describing him as …Defection: Samuel Ortom sues Oshiomhole for N10bn
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to end its silence and speak out on their evident complicity in the corrupt amassing of the N21bn, guns and thousands of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) allegedly found in the residence…Speak Out on Your Complicity On Alleged N21bn, Guns, PVCs Found At Daura’s Home – PDP Tells Buhari
… Lists Paparanda, St. Mary, Adankolo, Crowther as Units APC Snatched Boxes.
APC in Kogi State bye-election
The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has described today’s Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency bye-election as fraught with irregularities such as ballot…Kogi Bye-Election: PDP Calls For Cancellation Of Polls
The Nigerian Police has revealed that six days after a suspected kidnapper who took tramadol was taken into custody, he is still sleeping.
The Suspected Kidnapper
The Ondo State Police Command said his identity is yet to be identified since he is yet to wake up.
The incident happened on Sunday…Arrested Kidnapper still sleeping six days after taking Tramadol – Police
