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The Police Service Commission (PSC) said the screening of applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) across the...

Oil thieves attack NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa

Fayose commends Buhari over negotiation with Niger Delta Militants, says ‘dialogue must come with sincerity’

by Femi Adewale

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for listening to wise counsel by opting to...

PIC. 7. ALHAJI YAHAYA BELLO (R), TAKING OATH OF OFFICE AS GOVERNOR OF KOGI AT HIS INAUGURATION, BEFORE THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE STATE, JUSTICE NASIRU AJANA, IN LOKOJA ON WEDNESDAY (27/1/16).
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Tribunal affirms Bello as Kogi gov, says Wada’s petition lacks merit; PDP will appeal, vows Awoniyi

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Kogi State, on Tuesday, dismissed the petition of former governor of the state,...

Adoke: I was not involved in any $1.6b local government judgement debt scam

My attention has been drawn to a publication by Sahara Reporters, an online media, titled with the above caption....

Bello: No vacancy in Kogi Govt House

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State (middle, white cap) addressing journalists after the tribunal upheld his election in Abuja…on...

Jonathan at Bloomberg lecture in London, makes case for bill to end discrimination, tribalism

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the National Assembly to propose a Bill of Rights that would guarantee...

Saraki calls for strengthening of capital market

by Robby Akeju

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on relevant stakeholders to come up with ways to revive the capital...

Persons with disabilities invade NASS over alleged neglect, injure security official

NASS will amend Electoral Act, says Saraki

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the National Assembly was determined to amend the Electoral Act to strengthen the...

Dasuki’s fresh application stalls proceeding again

A fresh application from retired Col. Sambo Dasuki’s counsel, Mr Joseph Daudu (SAN), on Monday stalled his trial. Dasuki, Shuaibu...

PIC. 10. GOV. YAHAYA BELLO GREETS INDIGENES OF KOGI AS HE RIDES ROUND THE CONFLUENCE STADIUM ARENA, DURING HIS INAUGURATION AS GOVERNOR, IN LOKOJA ON WEDNESDAY (27/1/16).
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Bello: It is victory for democracy, Kogi people as tribunal dismisses Faleke’s petition

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has hailed the judgement of the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which,...

Ajimobi ‘gboro’, shuts all primary, secondary schools as Oyo workers begin indefinite strike; NURTW members back governor

by Femi Adewale

Following protests by primary and secondary school pupils on Monday, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has wielded his enormous...

Nigerians, trust me. I’ll be back soon

President Muhammadu Buhari speaking with journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja shortly before departing for London...on Monday

Buhari: I’m off to London, see you soon

President Muhammadu Buhari at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly before departing for London on a 10-day vacation...on Monday.

Kogi Tribunal dismisses Faleke’s petition against Bello

Strike: Fayose writes NLC President, blames national economic crisis for non-payment of salary

by Femi Adewale

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has replied the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, attributing the...

Ikpeazu to Babcock graduands: Nigeria looking up to you

by Robby Akeju

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has charged 2016 graduands of the Babcock University in Ogun State to prepare...

FIFA lawyers reveal fraudulent contract details, compensation for Blatter, two others

Attorneys conducting the internal investigation into wrongdoing at FIFA, Quinn Emanuel, have released information regarding details of contracts and compensation...

Buhari off to London to treat ear infection

President Muhammadu Buhari will take 10 days off and travel to London on Monday June 6 to rest. During...

Going for Hajj? Pay N998,248

June 4, 2016

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the 2016 Hajj fares in Northern and Southern zones of...

Looting: FG releases interim report; billions of naira, dollars, buildings, farms, vehicles, maritime vessels recovered