FG no longer involved in El Zakzaky’s case – Presidency
The Presidency of Nigeria Friday said the case involving the leader of the Shiites, Ibrahim El Zakzaky, is no longer in the hands of the Federal Government. “As far as…
Presidential Election Tribunal denies Atiku, PDP more time to close case
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has denied the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s request for more time to conclude their case. The Tribunal Chairman, Justice…
Okorocha’s looting has crippled Imo –Gov. Ihedioha
Imo State governor Emeka Ihedioha Thursday alleged that his predecessor Rochas Okorocha looted the state’s treasury and left it in a “deep hole of corruption and mindless misappropriation.” Ihedioha, a…
Two Colonels and 26 Soldiers Killed in Yobe, Borno Attacks
The anti-insurgency military operations in the North-east suffered a setback Friday, with attacks on troops in Borno and Yobe States in which two Colonels and 26 soldiers were killed. A…
EFCC gives Alex Badeh’s forfeited property to Voice of Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday handed over a choice property forfeited by the late Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, to the Voice…
NFF President Amaju Pinnick removed as CAF vice president
Nigeria’s football governing body president, Amaju Pinnick, Thursday was removed as first Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The decision was taken during CAF’s Executive Committee meeting…
INEC Boss snubs Presidential Election Tribunal, Tenders Subpoenaed Documents
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, on Thursday failed to show up at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal holding at the Court of Appeal,…
APC suspends its national vice chairman
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) national vice chairman, Inuwa Abdulkadir, has been suspended by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. APC’s spokesperson, Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement…
APC youths fault Gbajabiamila for picking APGA chieftain as aide
The Southeast chapter of the Young Progressive Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to mobilize against the House of Representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, for appointing an opposition…
Italian Police Dismantle Nigerian Mob, Nab 19 Suspects
Italian police said Thursday they had arrested 19 suspected members of a Nigerian mob, including the leaders of a clan which forged alliances with other mafias and violently punished anyone…