A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declared that Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country can exercise the functions accorded them under the constitution without National
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declared that Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country can exercise the functions accorded them under the constitution without National
Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, was reportedly overheard teasing current manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after a dismal 2-0 defeat to Cardiff last weekend. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing scored both goals
The Supreme Court has set aside a date to rule on the validity of the 2019 primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State. The acting Chief
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has reacted to the claim by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State that he (Yakubu) was colluding with the
The popular Soul Lounge located in Kubwa, Abuja was on Thursday gutted by fire. Mr. Eli Mathias, Assistant Superintendent, Fire Service, Kubwa Division told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Friday commended the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for establishing June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Fani-Kayode, while commending Buhari’s government for the feat,
Former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari over comments that he established North-East Development Commission, NEDC, in appreciation of the region’s massive electoral support
Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling, has admitted being a Manchester United fan. The England forward, who stars for City these days, said when he was younger, he was firmly a
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Friday reacted to reports of the death of one Mr. Michael Arowosaiye, said to have committed suicide in Abuja on Tuesday, May
Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire, has lamented the spate of medical tourism abroad by Nigerians. Ehanire said Nigeria is currently losing more than $1 billion dollar yearly to
The Enugu State Executive Council has voted to return the Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT) to its original multi-campus structure as established by the Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo administration
Lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye, has predicted doom for himself and Nigeria elite. Melaye said he was afraid of the revenge of
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Thursday, dismissed the petition filed by the gubernatorial candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kelenna Obonna against
Unknown persons, on Wednesday ransacked the secretariat of the Ogun All Progressives Congress (APC), carting away sensitive documents and damaging some property. They were said to have vandalised the ceilings,
Justice A.H Suleiman, Chairman, National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, has fixed Saturday, June 1 to begin hearing in the main petition of Sen Shehu Sani (PRP-Kaduna Central). Shehu
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered Andrew Yakubu, a former General Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to open his defence
Ambassador Gani Lawal, the President, Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN), has urged Nigeria to reciprocate U.S.’s indefinite suspension of interview waivers for visa renewals or “Dropbox” for
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has reacted to claims by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has perfected plans to arraign musician Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, for alleged credit card fraud. Naira Marley was arrested last Friday
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday revealed why he set up a transition committee despite the fact that he would still continue as governor for a second term.