Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has banned males and females from boarding the same commercial tricycles in the state. Reports have said the ban will be effective from January 2020, and tricycles across the state will no longer be allowed to convey both the male and female genders together. ...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has come out to say that a woman can be the president of Nigeria since they have the strengths and potential to be a good leader. Oba Adeyeye revealed this as he spoke at the opening session of the second edition of “Queen ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to tell the government and people of Burkina Faso who got hit by a recent deadly terrorist attack that killed 35 citizens, that their brothers in Nigeria and the West African subregion will not abandon them in this trying period. Having his say on ...

National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has come out to say that it is not a crime for lecturers to teach in two different universities. Biodun who revealed this when he appeared on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said this diversity aids ...

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the turnout of Nigerians in the 36 states of the federation anytime he visits proves that a lot of citizens understand and sympathize with him. Buhari disclosed this as he received the residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed the reason for deciding not to chase traders off the streets of the state, without creating an alternative for them. Gov Makinde said this at the Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, during a special prayer to commemorate his 52nd birthday. According to the ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has revealed that from now on, nobody would be allowed to come to public office via the power of gun or manipulation. The declaration of zero-tolerance against electoral misconduct happened during the commission’s end of the year party held in Ibadan recently. The Oyo ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has begged the United States of America to make sure that its sources of information on Nigeria involves every sector. He revealed this as he received Letters of Credence of the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Mary Beth Leonard, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. PMB ...

The Presidency has talked about the release of the detained Convener of Revolution Now Movement, Omoyele Sowore. According to FG, his arrest and detention was not connected to his journalism profession. In a recent statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba ...

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot change or appoint new service chiefs right about now. He revealed this during a recent interview, saying it cannot happen because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. According to him, ...

Delta State governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has blasted Tuesday’s attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan at his Otuoke home in Bayelsa. In a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa revealed that the incident was disturbing and shameful because GEJ is a peace-loving man who ...

Detained ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, is free again after his detention at the Department of State Services, DSS for more than 4 years. Dasuki’s lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji, SAN, confirmed this recently. His words, “Yes he has been released and he is about to leave the ...

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has come out to say that Seriake Dickson, outgoing governor of Bayelsa state, wrapped up plans to join All Progressives Congress (APC) but Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum, prevented him. He revealed this at a recent press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, ...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said there is a cabal within the presidency. According to him, all presidents have people who advise them so it is not a sin. He added that the word “Cabal” has only being tarnished to destroy their ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has come out to say that its agitation is not only for the liberation and well-being of Biafrans, but also for the improvement in the standard of living of every Nigerian. According to IPOB, Nigeria is trapped in the pit of corruption, backwardness, hardship ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has come out to say that the 9th National Assembly is very committed to safeguarding the interests of the people via the proper discharge of its legislative duties. Femi revealed this in Lagos as he spoke at the “Gbaja 2019 End ...

The Lagos State Police Command has said Shina Peller was detained for invading their police station with thugs. According to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, Shina’s club, Quilox, also obstructs free flow of traffic all the time, and Peller had been warned severally but he turned ...

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that Nigeria can manufacture industrial machine spare parts including those of aircraft through Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu. Mr Ogbonnaya revealed this during the inauguration of projects at the Projects Development Institute (PRODA). According to him, it is good to ...

House of Reps member, Akin Alabi has had his say on the arrest of his colleague, Shina Peller, who owns the popular Quilox Night Club. According to Alabi, Pellar simply went to free his customers that were illegally detained only for him to get locked up as well. He added ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has revealed that his government has fundamentally decreased cases of multiple taxations in order to attract private investors. He revealed this during the commissioning of the Port Harcourt Branch of Globus Bank on Thursday. According to him, his government has also gotten rid of ...