Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has sworn in Justice Yakubu Dakwak as the Acting Chief Judge of the state following the retirement of the former…
View More Plateau Gov appoints acting Chief JudgeCategory: Politics
Catalonia referendum: Madrid moves to take over local policing
The Spanish authorities have moved to place all policing in Catalonia under central control to stop the disputed independence referendum on 1 October. Col Diego…
View More Catalonia referendum: Madrid moves to take over local policingIPOB agitation right, method wrong ―Ikpeazu
GOVERNOR Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has observed that even though the grievances of members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) are germane, they…
View More IPOB agitation right, method wrong ―IkpeazuBode George will not step down for anyone – Babatope
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope, said former National Vice-Chairman of the party (South), Chief Olabode George, remained the best…
View More Bode George will not step down for anyone – BabatopeRestructuring: Hope rises as El-Rufai says APC committee supports it
There seem to be hope for the call for restructuring as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Committee on restructuring, Governor Nasir El-Rufai…
View More Restructuring: Hope rises as El-Rufai says APC committee supports it51 Countries to sign UN treaty outlawing nuclear weapons
With the North Korean nuclear crisis looming large, 51 countries on Wednesday lined up to sign a new treaty outlawing nuclear weapons that has been…
View More 51 Countries to sign UN treaty outlawing nuclear weaponsBuhari to Jordan: Thank you for supporting Nigeria’s war against terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for its support to Nigeria’s campaign against terrorism and insurgency with the donation of military…
View More Buhari to Jordan: Thank you for supporting Nigeria’s war against terrorismWe know countries sponsoring IPOB – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said it has unearth countries providing sponsorship for the secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Minister of Information,…
View More We know countries sponsoring IPOB – Lai MohammedStop frivolous claims, name names, Fayose challenges Lai Mohammed
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has taken the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to task, challenging him to reveal the identity of treasury looters…
View More Stop frivolous claims, name names, Fayose challenges Lai MohammedVenezuela decries Trump’s anti-Caracas remarks in UN speech
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has reacted to US president’s UN speech, stressing that his country does not accept “threats from President Trump or whomever…
View More Venezuela decries Trump’s anti-Caracas remarks in UN speechClinton mulls legal action against Trump
Hillary Clinton said Monday she would not rule out challenging the results of the 2016 presidential election if investigations later prove that Russia meddled with…
View More Clinton mulls legal action against TrumpBuhari’s authentic speech at UNGA 72
Here is the full speech delivered today by President Muhammadu Buhari at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. It is totally different…
View More Buhari’s authentic speech at UNGA 72Fake Buhari’s UN speech in circulation
Nigeria’s presidency has said that a fake version of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly today, is in circulation. President Buhari…
View More Fake Buhari’s UN speech in circulationMilitary Deployment: Thread with caution, Jonathan counsels Buhari
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken President Muhammadu Buhari to task over his plan to extend the military ahow of strenght to the South South…
View More Military Deployment: Thread with caution, Jonathan counsels BuhariIPOB: You are a controversial leader, Reps Chief Whip attacks Saraki
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has come under attack for faulting the categorisation of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its proscription by governors…
View More IPOB: You are a controversial leader, Reps Chief Whip attacks SarakiAdebayo to contest 2019 election
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, has expressed confidence that he would succeed Gov. Abiola Ajimobi as governor of Oyo State in 2019 election.…
View More Adebayo to contest 2019 electionSaraki condemn army on branding IPOB terrorist group
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says Nigerian Army’s branding of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation is unconstitutional. Also unconstitutional,…
View More Saraki condemn army on branding IPOB terrorist groupOperation Python Dance withdraws from Abia
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed gratitude to God for averting bloodbath in the state, following the withdrawal of troops deployed to Abia for…
View More Operation Python Dance withdraws from AbiaSouth East governors, military have no powers on proscription of IPOB- Chris Okeke
The proscription of the activities of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East by the South East Governors Forum, has drawn the ire…
View More South East governors, military have no powers on proscription of IPOB- Chris OkekeSouth Korea, US agree on more pressure to North Korea: Seoul
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, have reportedly agreed to exert extra pressure on North Korea. South Korea’s presidential office…
View More South Korea, US agree on more pressure to North Korea: SeoulIranian President heads to New York
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the landmark nuclear deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries is in the interests of the regional and…
View More Iranian President heads to New YorkBuhari leaves for New York Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for New York, to join other world leaders at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General…
View More Buhari leaves for New York SundayABIA GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS TO ABIANS
Governor Ikpeazu assures Abians of withdrawal of soldiers. -Warns IPOB others against street protests, spreading of falsehood. Gentlemen of the press, permit me to use…
View More ABIA GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS TO ABIANSNo rift between Jonathan, Dickson — Clark
Elder statesman Edwin Clark says recent media reports of a rift between former President Goodluck Jonathan and Bayelsa Gov. Seriake Dickson are mischievous. Clark, who…
View More No rift between Jonathan, Dickson — Clark