We’ll Not Tolerate Injustice, Political Harassment of Any Nigerian -Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliations. Addressing State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a parley in the Presidential Villa, President […]

Lagos Speaker Visits Mother Of 3 Pairs Of Twins Abandoned By Hubby

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.  Mudashiru Obasa, has visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother of three pairs of twins who was abandoned by her husband, Emeka Benjamin Uche, as the birth of the third pair approaches. The Lagos Assembly Speaker also presented food items, beverages and cash to the […]

Ondo State Resident Card Initiative Recommended For National Planning

Former Statistician General of the Federation, Prof. Doyin Akinyosoye has recommended the adoption of the Ondo State Residency Card initiative otherwise known as Kaadi Igbeayo to the National Economic Council (NEC) for effective planning purposes in Nigeria. Prof. Akinyosoye gave this recommendation yesterday at the official launch of the utilization of the card at the […]

Residents Of Invaded Plateau Council Areas Flee Homes For Safety

From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following allegations of invasion by men of the Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, thousands of residents have fled their homes in Maraban Foron of Barkin Ladi LGA of the State. A source who spoke to our Correspondent and did not want his […]

Let’s Put Our House In Order To Avoid Disappointing Nigerians -Buhari Urges APC NEC

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work hard to quickly resolve internal differences in the party and avoid disappointing Nigerians. Addressing members of the National Executive Committee of the APC, President Buhari warned that having won the battle of the last general elections, the APC now […]

An Open Letter To President Buhari: Why Ministry Of Water Resources Should Not Be Merged

Dear Mr. President, I consider this write-up a rare privilege to express my gratitude for your emergence as the President of this great nation. To top the gladness, your strong intent that craves for uncommon changes in every sector is another thing to be excited about. I, therefore, consider it necessary to quickly highlight and […]

ANALYSIS: Nigerians, Give President Buhari Little Time He Requests

By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – As a student of communication and psychology, I know very well that it does not take a whole lot of time before one can conveniently examine, assess, determine and conclude on the personality of individuals, especially while meeting for the first time. The confidence and audacity […]

Four Critically Injured As Soldiers, UNN Students Clash In Enugu

By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – No fewer than four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, were on Thursday left seriously injured after they clashed with soldiers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu. A source told newsmen men that trouble started when the armed soldiers confronted, students of the Faculty of […]

Wike Squanders N60 Billion In 30 days, You give him Loan At Your Own Risk, Rivers APC Tells Banks

The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Chief Nyesom Wike squandering over N60 Billion in his first 30 days as the Rivers State Care-Taker Governor even as it warned banks against granting him loan. Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, stated this in a statement he issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt. […]

O​​jo Boat Mishap: Dead Bodies Of 6 Children Recovered As Lagos Sympathises With Victims’ Families

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said the dead bodies of six children reportedly missing in Wednesday’s boat mishap in Ojo area of Lagos, Nigeria have been recovered. The government commiserated with families of the six pupils who drowned when a fibre boat conveying them to school was hit by a motorised boat within the […]

Pedro Begs Lagos Assembly To Reverse His Impeachment

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro on Thursday appealed to the state House of Assembly to revisit the impeachment sanction levelled against him by the 5th Assembly in 2007. Pedro was impeached by the state House of Assembly during the tail end of the tenure of former Governor Bola Tinubu’s administration. In […]

Lai Mohammed Debunks Report On Buhari’s Ministerial List

The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed has denied media reports quoting him to have said President Muhammadu Buhari’s Ministerial list will soon be made public. In a statement he issued late Thursday, Mohammed said his “attention has been drawn to a report in a section of the […]

FIRS Collects N1.8trillion Revenue In Six Months, Accuses Money Bags Of Tax Evasion

Ayodele Afoabi, Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS) , has collected a total of N1.8trillion as tax revenues into the national treasury between January and June this year. This was just as money bags in the country like Private jets owners totaling 130, indulge in tax evasion in one way or the […]

El-Rufai Denies N90 Billion, 40 Mansions Asset Declaration Reports

The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has condemned newspaper report, claiming he declared as having in possession, N90 Billion as well as owing 40 mansions. In a press statement issued Thursday by his Media aide, Samuel Aruwan, the former FCT Minister replied that he was dismayed by the blatant falsehood being practised as journalism […]

Atiku Asks APC Leaders To Shift Ground From Extremism To Centre

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged leaders of the APC to shift from extreme positions to a centrist one for the interest of democracy and the party, the new administration and the country at large. The counsel of the former Vice President comes against the backdrop of the APC NEC […]

Buhari Replaces DG of DSS

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Director General of the Department of States Service (DSS), Mr. Ita Ekpeyong has resigned his appointment. Ekpoyong who was appointed by the immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan in 2010 dropped his resignation letter Thursday morning. The latest development in the security outfit has given an edge to another senior colleague, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Enugu Governor Plans To Increase Levies, Taxes To Shore Up IGR

By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – As part of measures to save the State the embarrassment of unpaid salaries as being experienced in some States of the Federation, the Enugu state government has concluded plans to hike all levies payable by the residents by 50 percent. Our Correspondent exclusively gathered from a source close to Governor […]

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Change Is Never A Creation Or Monopoly Of Any Party!

By Akintokunbo A Adejumo – “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything”. George Bernard Shaw “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek”. Barack Obama […]

Governor Ayade Demands Death penalty For Kidnappers Convicted in Cross River

By Ignatius Okpara, Calabar – Determined to rid the state of kidnapping, the Cross River State government has sent an Executive Bill to its House of Assembly, seeking death penalty for the suspects convicted for the crime. The bill, sent Wednesday by the State Governor, Ben Ayade, also seeks to empower the state to confiscate […]