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The Coalition of Northern Groups say it might resort to self-help regarding the killing of its kinsmen in the South-East. In a statement by the Spokesperson of CNG, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the group vows to retaliate against the killing of…

Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Governor of Kogi State, has approved the appointment of ten new Permanent Secretaries. Permanent Secretaries who have recently retired from the Kogi State Civil Service will be replaced by the newly appointed…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has dissolved the state executive council, while his chief of staff, Emeka Woke and his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol were sacked . The dissolution and dismissal was contained in a special…

At least six terrorists where killed after a fight broke out between Boko Haram terrorists of the Jama’at Ahl as Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad, (JAS) and Islamic State of the West African Province, (ISWAP). The terrorists killed during…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has stated that there are no specific treatments available for the monkeypox infection. The centre also urged Nigerians to take certain measures to prevent contracting the disease. This is just…

One Adeosun Segun has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for an offence bordering on armed robbery. An Ado Ekiti High Court convicted the 32-year-old man on Monday. The convict was arraigned on one count charge of Armed Robbery…

As part of its efforts to boast power generation in the state, the Lagos State Government has unveiled its Off-Grid Electrification Strategy and Action Plan with support from the British-funded Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs continuity of President Muhammadu Buhari government, adding that the retention of the present government policies will nudge the country to greater heights. The number two citizen spoke…

Sadiq, son of Ango Abdullahi, convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Sabon Gari federal constituency of Kaduna state. Sadiq won the PDP ticket for a seat in the lower…

Ken Nnamani, a former president of the senate, says he will definitely be unhappy if the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate does not come from the South-East. He, however, said the inability of one of his kinsmen to…

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has called for killings in the South-East to stop and demanded the immediate release of Mrs Ukamaka Ejezie, a newspaper vendor popularly known as ‘Mama Biafra’ in Abia State.…

Ned Nwoko, Nigerian businessman, has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to contest a seat in the senate. Nwoko won the PDP primary election to represent the party in the Delta north senatorial district election in the…

Violence broke out during the House of Representatives primary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Obudu, Cross River State. A policeman identified as Martins Mbang. was killed during the melee. However, police in the state said they…

As the build up to the 2023 general election gathers momentum, three governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The meeting, which was held behind closed-door, took place in…

The Nigeria Police Force has resolved to deploy modern and best technology to put an end to the menace of terrorism and banditry in some parts of the country. It has also resolved to use high tech to win the war on insurgency and…

The House of Representatives on Monday announced that resumption of plenary has been postponed to June 7. This is as a result of the ongoing party primaries across Nigeria. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the…

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will not relent in its quest to restore peace and stability in the country. This was stated on Monday by Buhari during the 58th anniversary of the Nigeria Air Force…

The Federal Government has reopened the Kaduna airport for flight operations. The resumption of flight operations is coming two months after it was shut down over an attack by gunmen in March. Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, acting general…

Ahmad Lawan, Nigeria's Senate President has stated that one of his priorities if voted as the President is to reform the education sector. This was stated on Monday by Lawan while speaking to delegates in Minna, the Niger State capital…

Former National Security Adviser Col Sambo Dasuki, former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, and former Minister of State for Finance Bashir Yuguda were re-arrested on Monday by the Federal Government on corruption charges. They…

Leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Peter Obi has arrived at 10 Downing street, United Kingdom's seat of government, ahead of meeting with top members of the country's Parliament. Obi disclosed his arrival at…

Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate has guaranteed the judiciary that the National Assembly is determined to provide any possible support to enable it to discharge its mandate and tackle corruption in Nigeria. Lawan also said that the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed a new date to screen its presidential aspirants for the 2023 general election. The party on Monday said the screening will now take place on May 24, 2022. The National Organising Secretary…

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), says more than 8,000 candidates have been shortlisted for interview for its Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for Masters and PhD award. Alhaji Bello Mustapha, Head, Overseas Scholarship…