Update: My Election, A Surprise Package By My Colleagues – Jigawa’s New Speaker
The newly elected Speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly, Idris Garba, alias Kareka, said his election came to him as a surprise as he never knew there was such…
Buhari Appoints Emefiele Again, Seeks Senate For Approval
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The President has written to the Senate to seek legislative approval for another tenure for…
Appeal Court nullifies tribunal’s judgment on Osun governorship poll, affirms Oyetola’s election
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which had declared the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate,…
JUST IN: Senate Confirms Abike As CEO Diaspora Commission
Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC). The confirmation followed the consideration…
BREAKING: Imo Lawmakers Suspend 27 LGA Chairmen
Lawmakers in Imo State at the Thursday plenary suspended 27 elected chairmen of the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. The motion for the immediate suspension of the chairmen…
Angola Sacks Sonangol Chief Over Fuel Shortages
Angolan President Joao Lourenco sacked the chief executive of the state oil giant Sonangol following several days of dire fuel shortages which have paralysed Africa’s second largest producer of crude.…
Buhari nominates CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele for another term
President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for a second term. It was gathered Thursday morning that the President has sent a letter nominating the…
Again, Buhari summons security meeting with Service Chiefs, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja received a briefing from service chiefs and heads of other security agencies, including the acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu. The PREMIER NEWSPAPER…
Togo Changes Law To Allow President Gnassingbe Remain In Power Until 2030
Togo’s parliament has voted a constitutional change allowing President Faure Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled the small West African country since 1967, to run two more terms and potentially remain…
Abiola, Abacha ghosts rise as Labour fights for Kokori
Memories of the struggle for Nigeria’s democracy, its nemesis, the late Gen. Sani Abacha and the martyrs who laid down their lives for the actualisation of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola’s…
