Buhari Must Appear For Screening To Appoint Himself Petroleum Minister — Senate
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria may be heading for a rowdy session on Tuesday as the legislative House is expected to unveil the ministerial list sent by President Muhammadu Buhari on September 30 as indications of what…
Shettima Nominates Mamman Durkwa as Borno Deputy Governor
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has nominated the immediate past Commissioner, Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Youths Empowerment, Alhaji Usman Mamman Durkwa for the position of Deputy Governor of Borno State. The nomination follows the death of Alhaji Zannah Umar…
You Are Crooks – Presidency Replies Critics of Buhari for Appointing Himself Petroleum Minister
The Presidency has said those attacking President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing himself the Minister of Petroleum Resources, saying that he had not broken the law. Recall that Buhari had in an interview last week during his visit to New York…
Multiple Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Casualty Figure Uncertain
Amid victory songs over insurgents and negotiations by Nigerian government with Boko Haram militants, multiple bomb explosions struck a mosque and the area outside the building in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, witnesses said on…
Ministerial List: How Obasanjo, Tinubu Scheme Over Appointments
Indications have emerged on how former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, have been slugging it out in recent weeks to have their candidates make the final list as well as get certain ministerial positions. Obasanjo,…
Tributes As Nigerians Mourn HID Awolowo At 99
The sudden demise of Hanna Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo about two months to her centenary birthday has attracted reactions from Nigerians across the country. President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari in his tribute noted that Nigeria has lost “a…
Why You Must Put God First, Adeboye Tells First Borns
At the national headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Meta in Lagos State, the church’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye held a special service for the first born in every family. Speaking…
HER LAST MOMENTS: How HID Awolowo Died Praying
Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s widow, HID Awolowo, who died on Saturday at 3:15 pm, less than two months to her planned centenary birthday, passed on praying for her children. Her demise came after she held a meeting with her family members…
Imo Set To Create 12,000 Jobs In 2 Years
The Imo State Government has promised to create over 12,000 jobs for its unemployed youths within the next two years. The State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, disclosed that the jobs will be crated through agriculture. He made this known in Istanbul,…
Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Widow, HID Awolowo Dies At 99
The widow of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo (née Adelana), who was better known as HID Awolowo is dead. Mama, as fondly called by many, died on Saturday at age 99. She would have turned 100…
Court Orders Saraki’s Arrest Over Assets Declaration
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) sitting in Abuja has ordered the immediate arrest of Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki be security agencies. The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Solomon Arase and other relevant security agencies in the…
