Amid a floundering financial status hinged on a loan spree, high unemployment rate and free-falling naira, President Muhammadu Buhari has …
House of Reps set to pass Bill for States to collect VAT, control resources
The Nigerian House of Representatives is aiming to pass a Bill pushing for the collection of Value Added Tax(VAT) by …
FG set to recover £200 million stolen Nigerian funds from the US
The Federal Government has announced that it is set to recover £200 million of Nigeria’s assets stashed in the United …
Northern Elders Forum regrets supporting Buhari instead of Jonathan in 2015
The Northern Elders Forum has said that it regrets throwing its weight behind then candidate Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 …
We have cows, land, water and other resources. North can live without VAT – NEF
The Northern Elders Forum says the north is a rich region and can survive on its resources without the “billions” …
Hungry bandits stealing foods from Katsina farmers – Masari
Bandits are raiding Katsina farming communities to steal food ahead of the upcoming harvest season, the state governor Aminu Masari …
Senate President gives committee a week to consider Buhari’s fresh loan request
The Senate has begun legislative work on President Buhari’s request for approval of Multinational Fund Projects under the 2018 -2021 …
Boko Haram: U.S. seizes Nigeria’s $6.1 million as illegal arms contractor pleads guilty
The United States has seized about $6.1 million belonging to Nigeria after a hired arms supplier pleaded guilty to charges …
All businesses must accept new digital currency, e-Naira – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said the e-naira which is set to be launched on 1st October 2021, is …
Pupil killed, three injured in Abia gun attack
Gunmen have attacked students of Marist Comprehensive Academy, Uturu, Abia State, killing one and leaving three others with wounds. The …
Imo villagers beat IPOB supporter to death for enforcing sit-at-home
Residents of Oru Ahiaria in the Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State beat to death a suspected supporter …
Sokoto shuts down telecommunications networks in 14 LGAs over bandits attacks
The Sokoto State government has shut down telecommunications networks in 14 of the 23 local government areas of the state …
One killed, 10 injured as police shoot students protesting exam postponement in Plateau
A student of Plateau State Polytechnic was on Monday killed by security operatives while 10 others were injured during a …
“I Am Partly Fulani” – Femi Fani-kayode traces his origin
My maternal grandfather was a great and powerful Muslim cleric and scholar by the name of Sheik Nurudeen Sa’ Id. …
You can’t force farm Estates on states, Yoruba leaders, Ohanaeze, others tackle FG
Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has again hit out hard on the Federal Government’s plan …
Roaming cows kill 10 people in Bauchi market
No fewer than 10 people have been killed by cows that have strayed at the Soro cattle market in the …
We’ll ensure proper scrutiny of Buhari’s fresh loans request – Reps
The House of Representatives has said it would ensure proper scrutiny of the N4.89trn which the regime of the President, …
NAF admits ‘unfortunate’ bombing of civilians in Yobe
After initial denial, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday admitted that one of its fighter jets on a mission against …
7,000 nurses leave Nigeria for a better life annually ― Registrar
The Secretary-General/Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dr Faruk Abubakar has said that over 7,000 professional nurses …
N345m stolen from Kano Sharia Court, computers missing
The Sharia Court in Kano and the State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission are investigating an illegal withdrawal of N345million …
Nigeria’s foreign loans set for all-time high at $45bn as Buhari begs for more loan
The nation’s external debt stock could hit over $36 billion if the National Assembly approves the $4.054 billion new borrowing …
Cows will cost ₦2 million each if Lagos anti-open passes grazing law – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has warned that the price of a cow could go up as high …
Hunger in the land as man packaged his son for sale, another woman sales her baby to pay bills
A man has allegedly packaged his 3yr old son inside a rice bag and placed him for sale. According to …
Facility to track Olajide Sowore’s murderers, kidnappers is bad – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has told the family of human rights’ activist, Omoyele Sowore, that its facility to track the …
NYSC signs MoU to include corps members on insurance programme
The National Youth Service Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the inclusion …
Our members won’t obey any anti-open grazing law, it’s satanic – Miyetti Allah
The National Secretary of Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Saleh Alhassan, says members of the association won’t obey …
VAT: I feel your pain – Wike tells Masari, others
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers, has described as “unfortunate” the actions of Katsina governor Bello Masari of “conspiring” with …
Bandits will remain until Buhari grants them amnesty – Sheikh Gumi
A popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Monday reiterated the need to grant bandits amnesty, Newspremises reports. Gumi said …
Buhari’s government pays ex-militants N2.63bn as stipends in 2 months
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government, through the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, paid …
2023: APC bigwigs have eyes on Jonathan
Pundits have given reasons why the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders are keeping an eye on former President Goodluck Jonathan …
Tension in Aso Rock as U.S. moves to name Boko Haram sponsors
Nigerians have expressed doubts about the willingness of the Federal Government to embrace the offer by the U. S. government …
Despite several policies, Naira sinks to ₦530 against Dollar, Pound hits ₦720
The naira plunged to a fresh record low against the dollar, the British pound sterling and euro on Thursday amid …
IPOB is a terror organization – Presidency
The Nigerian government says it will fight terrorism with all the means at its disposal, no matter the criticism it …
As done in Katsina, Buhari orders establishment of integrated farms in 108 senatorial districts
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Land Development Authority (NALDA) to establish integrated farm estates in all the senatorial …
Islamic state terrorists distribute fliers in Borno, say Nigerian Army chased out Nigerians not them
The Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP) faction of the Boko Haram has warned some Borno State residents, particularly in …
5,890 terrorists surrender, 565 ex-BH fighters handed over to Borno Government – Defence Headquarters
The counter insurgency efforts of the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria through kinetic and non-kinetic operations compelled a …
Yoruba nation must happen to enjoy electricity like Benin Republic
Embattled freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho has insisted on actualizing Yoruba nation. Igboho explained that Benin Republic enjoys more stable electricity …
3 repentant bandits nn Katsina Government’s payroll arrested during robbery
Bandits repenting and integrating with communities in Katsina have other plans. The plan of those the state government employ is …
Pardon convicted soldiers as you do repentant Boko Harams – Falana tells Buhari
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has written a letter to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), requesting …
IPOB has a huge stockpile of weapons, bombs across Nigeria – Garba Shehu
The Nigerian Presidency has revealed that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has a stockpile of bombs and different weapons …
Open grazing ban: 11 Southern states fail to meet deadline, 6 comply
AS the September 1 deadline on ban on open grazing ban in Southern Nigeria agreed on by the 17 southern …
Under my watch, Nigeria recorded biggest economic growth in 6 years – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said the focus on job creation, consistency in policy and innovation stimulated a 5 per cent growth …
Nigerians lucky to have Buhari as more Boko Haram members have repented – Shehu of Borno
The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi says Nigerians, and indeed the people of Borno State, are lucky to have Muhammadu …
Insecurity: Nigeria will be worse than Afghanistan if nothing is done – Mbaka
Fiery Catholic priest and Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has warned that Nigeria’s security …
Lawan begs Borno residents to embrace repentant Boko Haram insurgents
In a bid to ensure the eradication of insurgency, the Senate President Ahmad Lawan has implored residents of communities in …
CBN names foreign company as eNaira partner, snubs local companies
Nigeria’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech Company, Bitt Inc., …
I can never apologise to Buhari, Ortom replies critics
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has rejected calls by the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, …
Nigerians will never repeat the kind of error that put Buhari in power in 2015 — Bishop Oyedepo
Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has hurled insults on those he called …
CBN to launch e-naira soon, drafts guidelines
The CBN recently sent a presentation to Nigerian banks about the eNaira project, revealing more details about its design and …
Buhari approves ₦658 milion for deployment of dogs in Lagos, Abuja airports
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N658 million for the deployment of sniffer dogs at Lagos and Abuja international …
