Buhari disowns Garba Shehu, says ‘I didn’t trek to prove fitness’
In apparent repudiation of his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his long distance trekking on Sallah day was not about testing his physical fitness but…
Emotion as Weah decorates Wenger with Liberia’s highest honour
Liberian President and former football star George Weah awarded ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with the country’s highest honour in a ceremony high on emotion on Friday. The award, it was…
SARS now to wear uniform, barred from civil and commercial matters
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to wear police uniforms with full identification, pending the launch of new FSARS…
CVR: INEC records over 13m fresh registrants; Ondo, Kwara have least new voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has registered 13,013,989 new voters from its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) between April 2017 and Aug. 20 2018. A consolidated CVR…
Udom declares for second term amid huge crowd; Wike, Nkanga urge continuity
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Friday, declared his intention to seek re-election, saying his current performance would return him to the Government House. Emmanuel made the declaration in…
Suspect claims he killed Oba based on message from spirits
The suspect who allegedly stabbed the traditional ruler of Odo Oro Ekiti, Oba Gbadebo Ogunsakin to death, on Friday confessed to the crime, saying he carried out the act to…
APC accuses INEC of leaking information on its official correspondence
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has accused Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of leaking information on its Congresses and Primary elections submitted to the commission. The party made the allegation…
INEC partners traditional rulers on 99,000 uncollected PVCs in Enugu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will partner traditional rulers to ensure effective distribution of 99,000 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Enugu State. Dr Emeka Ononamadu, the…
Musa, Nwakali make Rohr 24-man team for Nations’ Cup duel against Seychelles
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles Technical Adviser, on Friday in Lagos announced a 24-man team list for the 2019 Nation’s Cup qualifier against Seychelles. The Super Eagles will play the national…
FOCAC summit: Nigeria-China relations to explore new opportunities
The Chinese Government has said that the forthcoming Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit would bring new opportunities to strengthen ties between Nigeria and China. The summit will…