Senate Presidency: Why I Backed Out Race – Goje
Senator Danjuma Goje. A key contender for the Senate Presidency, Senator Danjuma Goje, has explained why he backed out of the race after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the…
JUST IN: Buhari Issues Proclamation For Termination Of Eighth National Assembly, Inauguration Of Ninth
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted a proclamation letter terminating the term of the eighth National Assembly. The proclamation letter was addressed to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori.…
Court Adjourns Nigerian Govt’s $406.7 Million Debt Recovery Suit Against Shell Until June 19
A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Thursday adjourned until June 19, hearing in a debt recovery suit filed by the federal government against Shell Western Supply &…
KEDCO Urges Staff To Meet N4b Monthly Target
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has charged all its staff to be more dedicated and committed for the company’s determination to meet up with the N4 billion monthly collection…
Sanwo-Olu Swears In SSG, Chief Of Staff, Others
Gov. Babjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday swore in Mrs Folasade Jaji, as Secretary to the State Government as well as Mr Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff. Sanwo-Olu…
Kwara Gov Denies Alleged Sack Of Workers
Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has denied rumours of his alleged sacking of some workers in the state civil service. The governor added that some category of workers hurriedly employed…
African Union Suspends Sudan
The African Union on Thursday suspended Sudan, demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve a crisis which has claimed over 100 lives. “The AU Peace and Security Council has with…
Nurse Jailed For Life Over Murder Of 85 Patients
A German nurse believed to be the most prolific serial killer in the country’s post-war history was handed a life sentence Thursday for murdering 85 patients in his care. Judge…
Body Of 78-Year-Old Abducted Victim Found In Bayelsa
The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the death of a 78-year-old woman, Mrs Ayoko Owoko, in the custody of kidnappers in the creeks of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of…
CAF President, Ahmad Nabbed In France
The president of the Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad, was arrested Thursday at the Berri Hotel in Paris, France. He was said to be in France to attend the…
