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Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has washed his hands off the suit filed by the Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha urging the Court to grant an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him a Certificate of Return as the Senator-elect for Imo West Senatorial District. […]

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recently held general elections, Atiku Abubakar has denied spending the sum of $30, 000 to hire a US lobby group to persuade the US Congress to stop the second term inauguration of President Muhmadu Buhari on May 29, 2019. Atiku, a former vice president, […]

Business tycoon, Femi Otedola took to his instagram handle yesterday to celebrate with billionaire Aliko Dangote as he marks his 62nd birthday. Otedola did not only wish Dangote a happy birthday, he described him as `the greatest man that has come out of Africa.’ “Happy birthday to my brother, mentor, and best friend. Greatest man […]

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says the bench warrant issued against him is “merely academic.” Kanu, who is facing trial alongside other Biafran activists for alleged treason, had gone into hiding months after his bail only to reappear in Israel after one year. Following his continued absence in court, Binta […]

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to  stop  expensive funerals in the state. The bill, which was  sponsored  by the representative   of  Anaocha II Constituency, Charles Ezeani, now makes it an offence to hold funerals for more than one day in the state. Before the bill was passed, communities  held […]

Twenty-three Nigerians are on the death row in Saudi Arabia. They may be beheaded any time from now, The Nation has learnt. Besides, 11 are serving various jail terms for drug trafficking in the kingdom. Another suspected trafficker is awaiting trial. The 23 death row inmates could not be named for “diplomatic and sensitivity” reasons. Unless President […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that he doesn’t care about those who call him ‘Baba go slow’ According to him, he doesn’t want to make the mistake he did as a military Head of State when he was so much in hurry. The President who recalled how he sent President Shehu Shagari and other […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday insisted there was no casualty in the fire incident which happened at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri on Monday. The incident touched parts of the arrival and departure sections of the aircraft, but it was swiftly put out by the Aerodrome and Fire-Fighting Department of […]

Popular musician cum producer, Don Jazzy has been frequently mocked for still being single even at the age of 36, but the Mavin Records henchman never bats an eye lid because he knows what’s best for him. However, during an interview with HipTV’s Street Hop, with Victoria Eze, popularly known as Mzvic, the singer who […]

Declaring “our country is full,” Donald Trump insisted the US immigration system was overburdened and illegal crossings must be stopped as he inspected a refurbished section of fencing at the Mexican border. Tweeting on Monday, President Trump said, ‘more apprehensions (captures) at the Southern Border than in many years. Border Patrol amazing! Country is FULL! […]

Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, says a woman will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The former minister of environment said this on Saturday at the Mo Ibrahim governance weekend in Abidjan, stating that she will be a campaign manager for the said woman. In conversation with Mo Ibrahim, Amina Mohammed was […]

The World Bank has said that the Nigerian economy has been slipping since 1995 and this continued till 2018. The bank, in its latest report on the regional economy titled, ‘Africa’s Pulse’, released the taxonomy of growth performance in sub-Saharan Africa, which focused on the macroeconomic and financial features that led to growth resilience on […]

The death toll of Nigerians killed in South Africa has continued to rise with another two becoming the latest victims of xenophobic attacks in that country. The latest victims were stabbed to death in Johannesburg and Cape Town on Friday and Saturday respectively. The Assistant Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Union in South Africa, Odefa Ikele, […]

The Nigerian government has given all foreigners involved in mining activities in Zamfara State 48 hours to leave the sites. The government announced a ban on all mining activities as part of measures to restore peace in the state. Bandits have been attacking villages in Zamfara for almost two years now. Hundreds have been killed […]

Senator Bukola Saraki has asked the Government of Qatar to look into the issue of visiting visas not being granted to Nigerians wishing to visit Qatar. The Senate President made the plea during a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, in Doha. Saraki […]

Top Nigerian leaders, namely the president, vice president and the Senate President, are currently out of the country, leaving only Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, within. There was no evidence that in the absence of the trio, power was transmitted to Dogara, who is the Number 4 Citizen. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Friday jetted out to […]

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, says he withdrew $10 million just to look at it and convince himself that he is rich. Speaking at the Mo Ibrahim governance weekend, ongoing in Abidjan, Dangote said he knew he was rich on paper, but had to convince himself that he was indeed rich. To do this, the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says the spike in activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country has made him one of the unhappiest leaders in the world. Several states, including Zamfara and Kaduna, have come under repeated attacks by suspected hoodlums. The attacks have left many dead and properties destroyed. On Saturday, some protesters marched to the […]