It’s official: Saraki to dump APC with more senators
It is now official. Nigeria’s Senate president said on Tuesday he was leaving the country’s ruling party, a further blow to President Muhammadu Buhari months ahead of an election he…
Court suspends swearing in of new Imo deputy governor
A High Court in Owerri today stopped the swearing-in of Callistus Ekenze, Head of Civil Service of Imo, as Deputy Governor of the state. The Imo House of Assembly on…
Rochas loses as court halts swearing in of new deputy governor
A High Court in Owerri Tuesday stopped the swearing-in of Callistus Ekenze, Head of Civil Service of Imo, as Deputy Governor of the state. The Imo House of Assembly on…
Ex-governor of Abia, Orji Kalu says no plans to dump APC for PDP
Dr Orji Kalu, former governor of Abia, says he has no plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC ), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kalu in a…
11,100 Nigerians repatriated from Libya, more still stranded -EU
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday said no fewer than 11,100 Nigerians, who were among irregular migrants in Libya, had so far returned to the country. Mr Richard Young, the…
Japan to discuss peace treaty with Russia ahead of September summit
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday said he would discuss the Russia-Japan relations with focus on the signing of the peace treaty ahead of the summit slated for September….
Nigeria will overcome food supply challenges -Senate Spokesman
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, says in spite of insecurity issues in the country, it will overcome its food supply challenges. Abdullahi said this…
Domestic violence: “I stabbed my brother in-law to save my sister’s life”
A 34-year-old woman, Chioma Ihu, who was arrested for stabbing her sister’s husband severally, said she committed the act to save the life of her sister. The News Agency of…
Minister insists on strict implementation of Abuja Master Plan
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has insisted on the strict implementation of Abuja Master Plan to avoid congestion being experienced in Lagos. Bello said this at…
OPEC oil output reaches 2018 peak from Gulf nations’ supply
OPEC oil output has risen this month to a 2018 high as Gulf members pumped more after a deal to ease supply curbs and Congo Republic joined the group, a…