2015 Elections: EFCC Arrests REC, 4 Others Over N650m Bribe
A Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Gesila Khan and four others, have been arrested by the Economic
200,000 Homes To Get Free Set-top Boxes For Digital Switch Over – FG
About 200,000 television households in Jos will receive free Set-Top Boxes (STBs) for the Pilot Scheme of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) on April 30th 2016, the
FG To Deploy Sophisticated Weapons In Fighting Pipeline Vandals – Osinbajo
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed the determination of the Federal Government to fight pipeline vandals to a standstill through the deployme
CCT: Lawyers Express Divergent Views On Senate’s Move To Amend Anti-corruption Law
Some lawyers in Lagos on Friday reacted to the ongoing amendment of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Act by the Senate, describing it as self-serving and unacceptab
Good Leader Does Not Need Four Year Term To Make A Difference – Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo The Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, Mathew Ashimolowo, has chided Nigerian leaders, saying a good lead
Lawmakers Say Chibok Girls Continued Captivity Is ‘A National Shame’
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has described the abduction of the over 200 Chibok girls and their continued captivity as a national shame. The Speaker
National Assembly Remembers Chibok Girls
The National Assembly has expressed concern that two years after over 200 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents, the Chibok girls are yet to regain
Drama As Aluko Storms EKSU For Pensioners’ Verification
There was drama at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti on Thursday as the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary, Dr. Temitope Aluko, showed up fo
Edo Governorship Election To Hold September 10
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the guidelines and timetable for the governorship election holding in Edo State, which it sch
We Have Delivered On Our Promises In Ondo – Mimiko
Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, on Wednesday, said he has delivered on his electoral promises to the people of the state. As stated by Mimiko, the mass
Oshiomhole Tasks INEC On Edo Guber Polls
Adams oshiomhole Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole yesterday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a credible governorship ele
Assembly Summons Utility Firm Over Arbitrary Bills
Oyo-Assembly The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over its arbitrary billing system. The invitation
FG Set April 30 To Commence Digital Switch Over
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the 'pilot phase' of the digital switch over by April 30. The Minister of Information, Culture and Touris
2016 Budget: Sen. Arise Begs NASS To Accept Proposal, Urges Saraki To Resign To Escape Being Jailed
Not minding the lapses in the 2016 budget proposal submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, a former member of the Senate, Mr Ayo Arise
FG’s Neglect, Poor Budgetary Allocation Responsible For Decay In Barracks -Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has blamed the poor state of Army barracks across the country on neglect and poor budgetary allocation from the
Plateau Lawmakers To Sanction Erring Contractors Handling Road Projects
The Plateau State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Housing is set to sanction erring contractors handling road projects in the state. The Chairman of th
Commission Of Inquiry Begins Probe On Missing N70bn Under Shema
The Katsina State Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged N70.3 billion missing during immediate past administration, held its inaugural sitting i
FCT Election: 39, 647 Registered Voters To Participate In Wednesday Re-run
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated.39, 647 registered voters were expected to participate in the Wednesday's council re-run election in
Reps Summon Attorney-General, Police IG Over Kogi Assembly
The House of Representatives has summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation over his alleged comments that the National Assembly was wrong to have taken ov
Reps Reject Bill To Limit Political Parties To Five
The House of Representatives has rejected a bill to cap the number of political parties in the country to five from the about 30 that are presently registered b