Mr. Collins Ogiegbaen has responded to a query sent to the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) by NAIJA CENTER NEWS on the recent declaration by the Association to boycott legal representation for robbery and kidnapping suspect in Edo State.
Court
The association said it was withdrawing its…Why We Chose Not To Represent Kidnap, Robbery Suspects, Says Edo NBA Chairman
The SA Youth and Support Groups to former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas has rekindled hopes in the millions of supporters of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, assuring them that victory was sure.
Keep Hope Alive, Atiku Is Coming, Close Aide Tells ’18m Atikulate Family’
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has sent out an urgent SOS to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to come to his aid and protect him from alleged threats to life against him by…Threat to life: APC Chieftain Eze sends SOS to Buhari, IGP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State urging him to use his “good offices as trustee of the state’s resources, and consistent with your constitutional oath of office, to reject the proposed life pension bill b…SERAP writes Gov. Dickson, asks him to reject life pension for Bayelsa lawmakers
The Nigerians Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) says another Nigerian, Tony Elochukwu, from Nnobi Anambra State has been killed by an unidentified gunman in South Africa.
The president of NICASA, Ben Okoli, said this in a letter sent to the Consular General, Nigerian Consulate in…Another Nigerian Shot Dead In South Africa
The Senator representing Kaduna Central District Shehu Sani has mocked the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari over his failed promise on building an oil refinery in Nigeria.
Oil Refinery: Senator Shehu Sani Mocks Buhari
Nigeria’s electricity generation dropped further last Tuesday by 312 megawatts (MW) after the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) reported a cut in gas supply to four key power plants in the country.
Nigeria’s generated electricity drops further to 2,919MW
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus said President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, Katsina State has been overrun by armed bandits.
8 LGs In Buhari’s State Overrun By Armed Bandit, Says Uche Secondus
-By Remilekun Fani-Kayode. (Daughter of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode)
At first I got angry about Aunty Natasha H. Akpoti’s essay titled ‘WHAT DOES NIGERIA MEAN TO YOU?’ which I first read on my father’s (Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s) Facebook page. Then I got curious and…What Does The Name Nigeria Mean To You? Fani-Kayode’s Daughter
In his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, President Muhammadu Buhari, this morning, directed the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama to undertake an urgent mission as his Special Envoy to Guinea Bissau, in the company of ECOWAS Commission…President Buhari Approves $500,000, 5 Hilux Van, Others For Guinea Bissau
President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh, on his 80th birthday, April 27th, 2019.
Buhari Addressing Staff At Aso Rock
The President joins the media industry in celebrating the former minister’s contribution to the g…President Buhari Greets Prince Tony Momoh At 80
The Benin Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association on Thursday barred its members from handling cases of kidnapping.
Edo NBA bars lawyers from defending kidnap, robbery suspects
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is set to travel to the United Kingdom today, according to a statement by the Presidency on Thursday.
Buhari Takes Off To UK On A Private Visit
A Former Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association, Edo State Dr Philip Ugbodaga has described the Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Chris Ngige’s statement as reckless, unguarded and disingenuous.
Brain Drain In The Medical Sector: Chris Ngige’s Statement Is Height Of Ignorance
says only 40,000 doctors take care of 200m Nigerians
The Nigeria Medical Association and National Association of Resident Doctors have described as “unfortunate” the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige’s statement on brain drain in the medical sector.
Doctor
Ngige, who spoke on…Ngige Statement Means He Has Done Nothing In Medical Practice – NMA, NARD
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige said doctors who wish to leave the country for greener pastors are free to do so as Nigeria has enough medical personnel.
Nigeria Doctors Free To Leave Nigeria, We Have Enough Here, Says Chris Ngige
The senator representing Kaduna Central at the Senate, Shehu Sani, on Tuesday urged governments to take more proactive measures to address the overwhelming security challenges facing the Northern part of the country.
Shehu Sani
Sani spoke while receiving groups from Birnin Gwari, Chikun Local…North Is Under Siege, Shehu Sani Cries Out
A former President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan advised his former aide, Reno Omokri on Monday not to disrespect President Muhammadu Buhari.
Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri, 45, disclosed it on Monday on his verified twitter handle.
The former aide who has “Buhari’s tomentor”…Show Respect To Buhari – Jonathan Tells Former Aide Omokri
Fr. Mamza describes Buhari as “Sleeping on duty as Commender-In-Chief”
The Nigeria Presidency reacted to Rt. Rev. Fr. Stephen Mamza’s statement against President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
Buhari Addressing Staff At Aso Rock
The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, while…Insecurity: North-East Better Off With President Buhari, Presidency Replies Bishop of Yola
The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry Apostle Johnson Suleiman has been reported to have joined the league of private jets owners in Nigeria.
Apostle Suleiman Acquires A Private Jet
All Progressives Congress national stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said all he has done in respect of the impending election of presiding officers of the National Assembly is to support the APC’s and President Muhammadu Buhari’s position.
Bola Tinubu arriving yesterday
He said he had no ult…NASS Leadership: Why I back Gbajabiamila, Lawan, Says Bola Tinubu
The Senator representing Kaduna Central at the Senate, Shehu Sani, has warned tourists and any adventurer thinking of visiting Kaduna, to stay away, at least for now.
Insecurity: Senator Shehu Sani Warns Tourists To Stay Away From Kaduna State
…Kicks against the adoption of Gbajabiamila
•It depicts corruption, says S’ East group
Youths from the 19 Northern States and Abuja under the aegis of Arewa Youth Awareness Forum (AYAF) yesterday declared that they are opposed to the decision of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt…Tinubu, Oshiomhole plotting 2023 presidency – Northern group
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent clashes involving Jukuns and Tivs in Taraba State, and the Fulani, Genjon, and Bachama in Adamawa State.
Buhari Expressed Sadness Over Crisis in Taraba, Adamawa
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of Tanko Muhammad as the acting chief justice of Nigeria by another three months.
Buhari extends Tanko Muhammad’s tenure as CJN
– Calls for Thorough Investigation_
Appalled by the latest report of shooting and killing in Kegbara Dere community, Gokana LGA, of Ogoni, allegedly by men of the Nigerian Army, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, totally condemns such operation and calls on the…Rivers State: MOSOP Condemns Latest Military killing in Kegbara Dere Community
By FEMI ADESINA
To borrow the words of colourful First Republic politician, Chief Ozumba Mbadiwe, “come has finally come to become” for President Muhammadu Buhari, as he has won election to serve a second term in office, after a pulsating contest. The country, nay, Africa, and the…PMB’s Second term: Looking back, and looking forward
Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have reportedly raided a popular night club in Abuja, Caramelo, and arrested 34 female nude dancers.
Nigeria Officials Raid Abuja Night Club; Arrests 34 Strippers
The senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the death sentence passed on eight Nigerians in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) as unfortunate.
Death Sentence of 8 Nigerians In UAE Unfortunate, Says Presidency
There is an open sore in the Nigerian electoral process that needs to be addressed if we want this democracy of ours to truly thrive. The sore is called the Independent National Electoral Commission. As it stands today, the body does not seem to be up to the important task that it is charged…This INEC should be reformed or disbanded
A former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has said his ambition to be the next Senate President is not at cross-purposes with the interest of the Presidency.
Buhari Is Not Against My Senate Presidency, Says Senator Ndume
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to the demolition of DAAR Communications.
Chief Dokpesi: FGN desperate to silence AIT, Says Edo PDP
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to the demolition of DAAR Communications.
Chief Dokpesi: FGN desperate to silence AIT, Says Edo PDP
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old woman, Hassatu Isah for plotting to kill her creditor who whom she holds N1.9m
Katsina State: Police Arrest Woman Who Tried To Kill Her Creditor
By Ayokhai Dada
The Edo state Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu recently made headlines when the Governor Godwin Obaseki in his wisdom formally handed over the machinery Of governance of the state to him to act as Governor of the state while he proceeded on vacation.
The Shaibu’s feat…Bob Izua’s Building Demolition: Like Shaibu Like Oshiomhole
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerian workers to justify the signing into law of the new N30,000 National Minimum wage by showing more commitment to their work.
Buhari and Osinbajo
The president stated this shortly after signing the national minimum into law in Abuja on…Minimum Wage: Justify The Signing Into Law – Buhari Tells Nigerian Workers
The Presidency has reacted to the conviction of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, saying the ruling was a major victory for the anti-corruption policy of the Buhari administration.
Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen
Mr Onnoghen was convicted…Presidency Reaction On Justice Onnoghen’s Conviction
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Thursday condemned the Sunday night shootings that claimed 17 lives in Numa, a rural community in Akwanga Local Government, and urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
THE NIGERIAN YOUTH AND FRUIT OF IGNORANCE
The House, through its…17 killed in Nasarawa community – House of Assembly
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Dr. Muhammed Isah, Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) urging him to use his “good offices and leadership position to urgently provide information on specific details of asset declarations s…Onnoghen: SERAP writes CCB, seeks details of asset declarations of presidents, govs since 1999
39 members of the Boko Haram terrorists were killed yesterday while many were of their equipment were captured, Nigeria official says.
Nigeria Soldiers Kill 39 Boko Haram Terrorists, Says Official
As the first term of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration winds down, he has asked for a comprehensive “status reports on policies, programmes, and projects” from cabinet members from their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
Ike Ekweremadu and Igbo leaders meet Buhari in A…Handover Your Performance Report – Buhari Tells Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari last night commended one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates for his consistent and generous support to public causes around the globe, and specifically for supporting the eradication of polio and HIV diseases in Africa and Nigeria in particular.
General B…We Will Not Fail Nigerians, Buhari Tells Bill Gates
Knowing that the judicial system will grant victory to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has descended to an all time low by raising inconsequential issues.
Tribunal: APC Has Descended To All Time Low, Raising Inconsequential Issues – Atiku
Ahead of the plan by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to zone the speaker of House of Representatives’ slot, Chike Okafor (APC-Imo), on Tuesday, formally declared his intention to run for the position.
Senate
Mr Okafor made his intention known when members of Good Governance and Transparency …Speakership: Another Rep declares interest, writes Oshiomhole
President Muhammadu Buhari hosted elected members of the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday evening.
Buhari and APC Leaders
They were hosted inside Aso Villa, at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja.
The hosting may be connected to the…Buhari Hosts APC Reps To Dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with President Emmanuel Macron of France and all citizens over the tragic fire incident that gutted parts of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
President Buhari Condoles With France, Christendom Over Notre Dame Fire
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, not to plunge the nation into a monumental crisis, by refusing to obey the Court of Appeal to release the election materials used for the conduct of the…INEC Still Refuses To Release Electoral Material Against Court Order – PDP Protested
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to tender his West African Examination Certificate to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
Submit Your Certificate Before Tribunal Or Warn Festus Keyamo – PDP Tells Buhari
By Jude Ndukwe
Following submissions made by the legal team of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Election Tribunal that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is not a Nigerian by birth…“Cameroonian” Presidential Candidate: What Atiku’s Lawyers should Tell the Tribunal
A popular Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has said that Nigeria under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo is hellish.
Police Shooting: Nigeria Is Hellish Under You – Omotola Jalade Tells Buhari
While Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the death of a football fan Kolade Johnson by a police inspector Olalekan Ogunyemi in Mangoro area of Lagos, the killing of a yet another young Nigerian has caused uproar.
Pictures: Anger As Policemen Kill Young Couple In Lagos State
Reactions continue to trail the statement made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) defence team before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal against the PDP Presidential candidate.
Fani-Kayode, Omokri React To APC Allegation On Atiku’s Citizenship
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information requests to President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors in Nigeria requesting them to use their “good offices and leadership positions to urgently provide information on specific details of s…Insecurity: SERAP writes Buhari, 36 governors, seeks disclosure of spending on ‘security votes’
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said he will not dignify the APC with a response.
Cameroonian Statement: Atiku Replies APC
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday arrived in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital seeking wider cooperation among countries of Sahel and Saharan regions to counter the infiltration of small arms to Nigeria, flowing into the hands of militia forces, bandits and insurgents who are becoming a threat to …President Buhari Seeks Regional Cooperation To Check Illegal Flow Of Small Arms Into Nigeria
