Buhari Nominates Board Members for EFFC, Oil industry Regulators
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate with a request for the confirmation of appointments of members of the boards of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and oil industry…
CSOs, NGOs and Their Discontents
Civil society groups, including Non-Governmental Organisations are a positive force for change and progress in society, oftentimes helping to bridge the gaps of alienation between government and the people. In…
Delta Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill
The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday joined the growing list of southern states opposed to the menace of open grazing, with the passage of the state’s anti-open grazing…
Editorial: Fani-Kayode and the triumph of stomach politics
After months of rumors, speculations and repeated denials, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, aka FFK, made a spectacular volte-face, decamping from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…
Edwin Clark Lambasts Naval Chief for planned Base in Kano
Chief Edwin Clark has berated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu, over the government’s plan to establish a naval base in Kano State. Clark’s opprobrium was contained…
Sanwo-Olu signs anti-open grazing bill into law
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the Anti-Open Grazing bill into law. The law prohibits the open-grazing and trespass of cattle in the state. The signing comes 11…
Buhari approves incorporation of NNPC, appoints board members
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the incorporation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The president also approved the appointment of the Board and Management of the NNPC Limited, with…
CBN declares AbokiFX Illegal, Vows to Prosecute Owner, Oniwinde
Nigeria on Friday announced it would shut down Aboki FX.com, a website that provides information on currency exchange, declaring that the site was engaged in illegal and criminal activities. Giving…
Nigerian Troops Rescue Army Major Abducted at Defence Academy
Nigerian troops have rescued an Army Major who was abducted last month by bandits when they attacked the country’s premier military academy and killed two other officers, the military has…
Femi Fani-Kayode Swallows his Words, Dumps PDP for APC
Erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday swallowed his words and did that which he swore never to do: he dumped the People’s Democratic Party for the ruling All…