In respect to the appointment of key positions, Buhari keeps Nigerians guessing 48 hours afterIn a clear departure from the past, President Buhari has kept Nigerians guessing with respect to the appointment of key positions like the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the media…
President Buhari, VP fail to declare assets publiclyPresident Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau as required by the Constitution but did not make the contents public.Head of Buhari’s media tea…
President Buhari warns airport officials, others, against stopping ex-Ministers from travellingPresident Buhari warns that officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution, and must not be subjected to any undue hara…
President Buhari earns N14 million as annual salary, allowancesNew president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, will earn annual basic salaries of N3, 514, 705 and N3, 031, 572.50 respectively, according to the information on the websi…
Police confirm 26 killed in Maiduguri Mosque blastBorno State Police command has confirmed the death of 26 people in Saturday’s suicide bomb in a mosque in Maiduguri. …
We’ll deliver good leadership – APCLai Mohammed The National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, on Friday assured Nigerians that APC administration would revamp the nation’s economy and fulfill its …
US says they are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko HaramBoko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau and his lieutenants The US is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammadu Buhari’s armed forces improve their intelligence gathering and…
Utomi says Buhari should remove fuel subsidyProf. Pat Utomi Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and former presidential candidate, Social Democratic Mega Party, during this interview with FISAYO FALODI of PUNCH, speaks on a number of issu…
Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA PresidentSepp Blatter On Friday, Sepp Blatter was re-elected President of FIFA in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations. BBC says Blatter’s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan wit…
NDLEA says Kashamu’s extradition not overBuruji Kashamu National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said that even though it withdrew its operatives from the house of senator-elect, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, in compliance with a court order, the e…
Governor Ayo Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speechEkiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a sign that the president is re…
John Kerry says Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for NigeriaUnited States Secretary of State, John Kerry | credits: mashable.com On Friday, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech as laying o…
A report says Naira may be devalued againThe Naira and dollar After the inauguration of the new administration, naira may be devalued again to reflect the recent drop in Nigeria’s foreign reserves, analysts at Renaissance Capital have sai…
In Kaduna, Aisha Buhari closes a beauty parlourAisha Buhari | credits: http://static.pulse.ng A Soft-spoken but extremely eloquent are many things that make Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s new president thick. Blessed with an infectious smile; ma…
Buhari and a new Nigeria - Etcetera writesEtcetera writes on Buhari and new Nigeria. He listed the things he said Buhari needs to do and urgently too. Read what he wrote. I wasn’t born in 1960. So, I have no memories of the euphoria of th…
Jonathan says he wasn’t interested in politicsOn Friday, former President Goodluck Jonathan said that prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, he was not interested in politics.Jonathan made this known during a civic r…
President Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria The new president, Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgency when he directed the central command of the military to reloca…
President Buhari vows to crush Boko Haram The new President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to end Boko Haram siege in Nigeria, shortly after he was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Eagle Square in Abuj…
Today CJN swears-in Buhari as PresidentPresident Muhammadu Buhari About thirty one years after being overthrown in a military coup, Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian Pre…
Osinbajo thanks Vice President Sambo while he inspects Aguda House residenceOn Thursday, the Vice-President elect, Yemi Osinbajo, conducted round his new office and residential quarters at the Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Vice President, Namadi Sambo. …
Business woman and also actress , Jessica Alba graced the cover of Forbes magazine in its issue titled America's Richest Self-Made Women as her business 'The Honest Company' was valued at $1 billion …
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda top countries for US adoptive parents Families in Uganda have been bribed, tricked or coerced into giving up their children to US citizens and other foreigners for adoption, a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation has found. …
A Federal High Court dismisses suit against DStv price increaseThe Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday dismissed the suit filed by some disaffected subscribers challenging the recent 20 per cent increase in subscription rates of MultiChoice’s DStv p…
says Tinubu says a new Nigeria is possible beginning todayA national leader of the All Progressives Congress and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has stated that a new ‘Nigeria’ begins today with the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as…
Reuben Abati releases photos from the handover ceremony and tour of Aso Villa. More photos after the cut... …
Jonathan says he has done his best as he presents handover notesL-R: Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and incoming President, Muhammadu Buhari, when Jonathan presented the handover notes to Buhari in Abuja...on Thursday. | credits: AFP The outgoing Preside…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina emerges African Development Bank’s presidentDr. Akinwumi Adesina On Thursday, the immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, 55-year-old Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, emerged as the new President of the African Development Bank.Dr…
Guinea President says Buhari’ll fight corruption like I didPresident Alpha Conde of Guinea Guinea President Alpha Conde has expressed confidence in the ability of the President-elect, Buhari, to fight corruption, adding that Buhari will fight corruption li…
Federal High Court bars NDLEA, others from arresting KashamuOn Wednesday, Federal High Court in Lagos restrained security agencies in Nigeria from arresting and transporting the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, to the Unit…
Robbery suspect says he's first child with responsibilitiesThe suspects | credits: Olaleye Aluko On Sunday, May 24, police in Lagos have arrested five suspected members of a robbery gang which unleashed terror on residents of Ijanikin area.One of the robbe…
Nigerian Asisat Oshoala wins BBC Womens Footballer of the YearAsisat Oshoala: wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year (2015) A Nigerian and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. …
GEJ says he cannot be a party to the disintegration of the country Today, Jonathan said he can never be a party to the disintegration of Nigeria. GEJ said his decision to concede defeat after the presidential election which he lost was because of his conviction t…
ISIS burn woman alive over her refusal to take part in 'extreme sex act'An Iraq's Yazidi woman was burned alive by Islamic State militants after she refused to take part in an 'extreme sex act', a United Nations official has revealed. According to United Nations inves…
NDLEA says it will not vacate Kashamu's residence National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has issued a statement saying it will not vacate the premises of embattled Senator elect, Buruji Kashamu who is wanted for alleged drug related offences…
S’Court asks Jonathan, NASS to settle the Constitution amendment issue before WednesdayChief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed Yesterday being Monday, the Supreme Court gave President Jonathan and the National Assembly untill Wednesday to settle their disagreement over the …
A Federal High Court orders NDLEA operatives to vacate Kashamu’s houseBuruji Kashamu The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered more than 50 operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to immediately vacate the Lagos residence of the senator-elect …
NANS tells Jacob Zuma to stay away from NigeriaPresident Jacob Zuma Yesterday, the National Association of Nigerian Students has advised South African President, Jacob Zuma, to stay away from the inauguration of the president-elect, Muhammadu B…
Wike says he will probe AmaechiNyesom Wike Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, has indicated interest in his readiness to probe the Rotimi Amaechi administration after being sworn in as the chief executive of the state…
B.B. King poisoned by his Manager, say his daughtersWhy they said she killed him was because she did not allow them to see their Dad when he was gravely sick and also prevented them from taking photos of him when they eventually saw his body. …
EFCC says Nyame, Kalu, five other ex-govs still facing trialMr. Wilson Uwujaren Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, has said that seven former governors are still facing trial for money laundering offences. Mr Wilson Uwujaren also sa…
Last Saturday May 23rd, 25-year-old Frances Udukwu beat out 17 other contestants to emerge the first ever winner of the Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant which held in New York. Frances is a gradua…
Haliru Bello becomes acting PDP BoT chairmanHaliru Bello The former Minister of Defence, Dr. Haliru Bello, emerged the acting Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday. …
Oyo, Osun workers begin strike over unpaid salariesAbiola Ajimobi and Mr. Rauf Aregbesola After prolong groaning under crushing economic hardship caused by unpaid salaries, workers in Oyo and Osun states have eventually embarked on strike.To be spe…
NDLEA fails to bring Kashamu to courtMr. Buruji Kashamu On Monday the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to bring the senator-elect for Ogun-East senatorial district, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, before a Federal High Court, Lagos, fo…
Nigerians now count the cost as oil marketers resume supplyWhile Nigerians are counting what the crippling energy crisis cost them, the loading of petroleum products has started at the fuel depots in Apapa, Lagos on Monday afternoon. …
Nigerian fuel crisis worsens nation’s power problemsPeople queuing for fuel at a petrol filling station in Berger area of Lagos ... on Sunday | credits: Sodiq Adelakun Current scarcity of refined petroleum products in Nigeria has reached a crisis po…
