NAF denies paying N20m to avoid shooting down Buhari’s plane
The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday denied a report by the Wall Street Journal that it paid N20m as ransom to bandits in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun seized from…
Anambra poll: Supreme Court affirms Soludo as APGA’s gov candidate
The Supreme Court on Thursday declared Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo as the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance in the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 6.…
Editorial: Osinbajo and Buhari’s “Popular” Presidency
Given the bad governance that has given vent to mass unemployment, abject poverty, high corruption, insecurity and gross official recklessness, the controversial remarks attributed to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, including…
Court slams N200,000 fine on Fani-Kayode for absenteeism
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday slammed a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode with a N200,000 fine, for being absent from court for his re-arraignment. Fani-Kayode, who…
PDP Chair: N/Central Adopts Ayu; Mark, Gana, others step down
The North Central geopolitical zone has adopted a former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, as its preferred candidate for the post of national chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party. Ayu’s…
Nigerian Customs Threatens to Seize 91 Undocumented private jets
As many as 91 private jets/aircraft operating in Nigeria could be seized by the Customs Service for improper documentation and failure to pay appropriate duties, the service has said This…
Breakdown of Air-conditioning system forces Reps to Adjourn Plenary
The House of Representatives on Tuesday ended its plenary abruptly following the breakdown of the air-conditioning system in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. Members decried the ensuing heat…
Zambia ready to assist Nigeria on Insecurity, envoy pledges
The Government of Zambia has pledged its readiness to assist Nigeria to address the insecurity in the country occasioned by insurgency, banditry, and other challenges. This offer is hinged on…
Senate adopts Direct Primaries for parties, says INEC free to choose Mode of Result transmission
The Senate on Tuesday approved the use of direct primaries by political parties in the country for all elective positions. It said however that the primaries should be monitored by…
Chidinma, 2 others Arraigned over Ataga’s murder
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday arraigned Chidinma Ojukwu and Adedapo Quadri, over the murder of Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga. Ojukwu, 21, was alleged to have…