Osinbajo presides over NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo, who chairs the NEC, is the head of Nigeria’s Economic…
COZA Pastor Fatoyinbo snubbed church panel probing rape case
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, (PFN), on Thursday said the embattled Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo refused to appear before its panel investigating the…
Ihedioha did not win 2019 Imo Poll – Rochas Okorocha
The immediate past Governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha has said his successor, Emeka Ihedioha, did not win the election that brought him into office. “Let me be clear,…
Four policemen involved in extrajudicial killings dismissed
The Lagos State Police Command Friday dismissed four officers involved in extrajudicial killings in the State. The policemen were identified as Inspector Fabiyi Omomayara, Sergeant Olaniyi Solomon, Sergeant Solomon Sunday…
Boko Haram recaptures two local government areas in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents in gun trucks and motorcycles on Wednesday recaptured two Borno council areas, after torching the secretariat complexes and houses in Magumeri and Gubio towns. The insurgents…
Buhari re-appoints himself as Petroleum Resources Minister in New Cabinet
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated his new cabinet with majority of the re-appointed members of his first term cabinet retaining their posts. The full cabinet list with…
Presidential Election Tribunal Reserves Judgment
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday reserved judgment in the petition filed by candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari…
Buhari Warns Cabinet Members against Infighting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja, cautioned new cabinet Ministers against unnecessary altercation while discharging their responsibilities. Buhari, who gave the warning at the inauguration of ministers at the…
Ekweremadu: Southeast Governors read Riot Act to Nnamdi Kanu
Southeast Governors Forum has warned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against any other attack on Southeast leaders when they travel abroad. In a statement…
Social media video triggers arrest of four Policemen over extrajudicial killings
Lagos State police have apprehended four of their officers for extrajudicial killings, and have promised to charge them for murder if found culpable. The arrest was sequel to a video…