Southern Governors back VAT collection by states
The Southern Governors Forum has expressed support for the collection of the controversial Value Added Tax by state governments. The Governors made their positions known
Femi Fani-Kayode meets Buhari, joins APC
Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. He was presented to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari
PROFILE: 57-year-old Olatunji-Bello, LASU first Professor of Physiology appointed VC
After about a year of impasse and internal political wrangling that characterised the selection process for the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University,
Bawa has received medical attention, back at his desk —EFCC
The Economic and Financial Commission says its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has received medical attention after he broke down while presenting a brief address and was
EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa slumps in Abuja
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, broke down while presenting his brief address and was rushed out of the banquet hall
Buhari seeks House approval for fresh $4b, €710m loans
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives for approval to borrow $4 billion and €710 million loans to fund the 2021 budget.
Court adjourns FG, resident doctors suit to Friday
The case between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has been adjourned for 48 hours by the National Industrial Court
We will celebrate if Goodluck Jonathan decides to join us – APC Spokesman
Contrary to notions held in some quarters, the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has not joined the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC). APC’s deputy national
Jonathan Speaks On Defecting From PDP To APC
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has denied rumours of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The
End of Twitter suspension near – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it was ‘very close’ to resolving the issues it had with the Twitter that led to the government
Yoruba Nation, IPOB, others storm UN General Assembly in New York
Separatist campaigners – Yoruba Nation agitators, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other agitators from the South and the Middle Belt – on Tuesday, stormed
NMA not telling FG truth, pursuing personal interests – NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, on Tuesday, accused the Nigerian Medical Association of “pursuance of personal interests.” The NMA has NARD as one of
Rising unemployment can wipe out Nigeria, elite unsafe –Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has said the rising rate of unemployment portends danger for the country. He attributed this on Tuesday
Police commission to determine Abba Kyari’s fate, says minister
The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, has said the findings and recommendations on the former Head, Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, will be
Benue APC leaders urge Ortom to rehabilitate existing ranches
SOME leaders of the All Progressives Congress under the aegis of Ihyarev APC leaders in Benue State, on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Samuel Ortom to
Six Nigerians, 32 others financing terrorism, says UAE
The United Arab Emirates has named six Nigerians among financiers of terrorism. The UAE Cabinet on Monday issued Resolution No 83 of 2021, designating a
Looming strike: Hold FG responsible, ASUU tells parents
At least two zones of the Academic Staff Union of Universities have asked Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if the body of university
Ex-EFCC chair Magu still on FG payroll as police officer –Minister
The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, has said that former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, CP Ibrahim Magu, is still
BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill on the prohibition of open grazing in the state into law. The bill entitled,
Civil servants, others barred from Secretariat as Edo begins ‘Operation Show Your Vaccination Card’
Civil Servants and other people who could not present their proof of vaccination have been refused entry into the Edo State Secretariat as the government
I have no plans to be Lagos Governor – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has dismissed speculations that he intends to contest the 2023 Lagos governorship election. The Speaker said the
APC STATE CONGRESS TO HOLD OCTOBER 2
Ahead of the proposed National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has fixed Saturday, October
IPOB stops pupils from sitting for WASSC exams
Pupils sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) had a tough day in many parts of the Southeast on Monday. The exercise
Please forgive my lawyer, Sunday Igboho tells supporters
Embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has asked Yoruba Nation supporters to forgive Ibrahim Salami, one of his Cotonou-based lawyers. Igboho, had
BREAKING: Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for $4bn, Euro 710m external loan
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve a fresh loan of $4,054,476, 863.00, Euro 710million and a grant of $125million to finance critical
Actress Iyabo Ojo has taken a swipe at her colleague Funke Akindele for allegedly paying a review platform to discredit a new movie by Toyin
BREAKING: Falana takes over resident doctors legal battles with FG
Foremost human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana will be representing the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in their legal
VAT: Five northern states, two South-West, two South-South among top beneficiaries
Five northern states, two south-western states, two south-south states, and one south-eastern state collected a total of N373.84bn of the N836.51bn Value Added Tax allocation
Strike continues, NARD insists after meeting NMA
THE leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association on Sunday met with leaders of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors as part of efforts aimed at
Fresh Kaduna attack: I counted 11 bodies in different locations, many villagers missing -SOKAPU spokesperson
Some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen were said to have invaded Apiye Jim Village in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna