Oromoni: Magistrate grants five Dowen students N1m bail each (Guardian) A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court in Lagos has granted bail to five students of Dowen College, facing a charge of conspiracy and homicide filed against them by the police. The…
Turkey-Africa Summit: President Buhari calls for concrete support to defeat terrorism in Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Istanbul called on the Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit to provide concrete support to help defeat terrorism and insurgency on the African continent. Speaking at the third edition of the Summit, a statement by Senior Special Assistant…
*COVID-19 guidelines: Lagos begins prosecution of defaulters (Punch)*Nigerian music has taken over the world – Brain (Independent)
COVID-19 guidelines: Lagos begins prosecution of defaulters (Punch) The Lagos State government has commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day Two and Day Seven PCR tests as mandated by the Federal COVID-19 protocols and…
Buhari seeks Senate confirmation for new INEC commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed some National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners to replace the outgoing ones. This is contained in Buhari’s letter read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary on Tuesday. The nominees are Malam…
Buhari nominates Muazu Sambo to replace sacked power minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly nominated Mr Muazu Sambo as a minister-designate from Taraba State. He is to replace the former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who was sacked in September, along with Sabo Nanono, ex-agriculture minister. Buhari’s letter seeking…
Buhari, Ramaphosa launch youth dialogue for peace and security
President Muhammadu Buhari and President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday in Abuja launched the Nigeria-South Africa Youth Dialogue for Peace and Security, Youth Development and Political Participation. According to a statement by Special Adviser to President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina,…
Buhari consoles Cosmas Maduka, family over wife’s passing
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka, over the passing of his wife, Charity, urging prayers for the family at the trying period. According to a statement by Special…
Negotiation as antidote to epidemic of separatism in Nigeria – Magnus Onyibe
It is what was said and was not said by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to journalists at a press conference held on November 9 in Abuja that first indicated to me that…
Zik deserves November 16 to be national holiday – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. …
Buhari mourns Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkus and three soldiers killed in the war against terrorists. According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, he is extremely saddened to hear about the incident…