Elections: Buratai Reads Riot Act, Directs Commanders
The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai, has directed commanders to deal decisively with anyone caught doing anything that will be inimical to the success of the election. Buratai orders... [[ This...
View Article3 UK Conservative MPs Resign From Party
Three Conservative MPs resigned from their party to join The Independent Group of eight Labour MPs who earlier this week formed a breakaway centrist faction in parliament. Theresa MayThe three MPs —......
View ArticleSPN Chairmanship Candidate Vows to Introduce Tax on Empty Houses if Elected
Mr Sadare Macaulay, candidate of Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), said he would introduce tax on empty houses, if elected. SPN logoMacaulay, who spoke to... [[...
View ArticleOhaneze Deceiving Buhari, Atiku, Can’t Influence Igbo Voting — Moghalu
Chief Kingsley Moghalu, presidential candidate of the Young People’s Party (YPP), says the endorsement of a particular candidate by Ohaneze Ndi Igbo is in vain. Ohanaeze lacks power to influence... [[...
View ArticleElection Materials For Kwara Found in Abuja
Malam Atahiru Madami, the Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), has said that both Presidential and Senatorial election result sheets meant for the state were found in the Federal... [[...
View ArticleBuhari Promises to Cut Oil Output For Higher Prices
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday pledged the cooperation of Nigeria to the effort to reduce oil output in order to attract higher prices in the global market. President Buhari receiving a...
View ArticleFriday Declared Public Holiday, Bankers Excluded
Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Friday, 22 February as a public holiday, to enable citizens prepare for Saturday’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Minister of Interior...
View ArticleDon’t Cross the Line, Onyeama Advises Diplomatic Community
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has warned the diplomatic community against crossing the line on governance in Nigeria. Geoffrey OnyeamaOnyeama who briefed the diplomatic... [[...
View ArticleCard Readers Will Shut Down — INEC
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that card readers would shut down automatically by 10 pm on the day of elections. The card...
View ArticleFree Visa For Election Observers
As Nigerians go to the polls for the presidential and national assembly contest, the Federal Government has approved visa fee waiver for accredited observers and monitors of the elections. Nigerian......
View ArticleElection: JAMB to Shift UTME Date
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is considering shifting the date of this year’s examination, an official has said. Candidates sitting for UTMEThis development comes as an effect......
View ArticleCement Firm Builds N11b Power Plant
Ashaka Cement Company, has unveiled plans to inaugurate its N11 billion 16-megawatt power plant. Power plantThe firm, a subsidiary of Lafarge Africa, said the power plant project started in 2017... [[...
View ArticleMaternal Mortality Rate in Nigeria Still High — UNICEF
Nigeria is one of the youngest countries in the world – not in terms of when it was founded but in terms of the age of its population. Teenagers handed over to the UNICEFAccording to the 2017... [[...
View ArticleESUT Teaching Hospital Builds 10-ton Incinerator
The Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, has completed construction of over ten tons volume incinerator which the management said was aimed at reducing infection prevalence among... [[...
View ArticleOla Aina’s Value Hits €10m
AS Torino of Italy defender, Ola Aina has seen his market value soar from €600,000 to a massive €10m, sequel to his sterling form in the Italian Serie A and a major talking point in weekly rave... [[...
View ArticleMuhammadu Buhari Declared Winner
President Muhammadu Buhari was on Wednesday declared winner of Saturday’s presidential elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). BuhariThe Returning Officer for the 2019... [[...
View ArticleAFCON Qualifiers: Don’t Waste Energy Playing Seychelles, Yobo Tells Rohr
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has urged the national team coach, Gernot Rohr not to bother to invite big name players to next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles on......
View ArticleBuhari Thanks Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked Nigerians for the new four-year term vested in him. Buhari and Osinbajo thank Nigerians for their re-electionHe told his campaign team immediately after he was......
View ArticleAtiku Mum, PDP Clamours For Rerun With Buhari
In sharp contrast with the sportsmanship of former president Goodluck Jonathan, Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party has refused to concede defeat in the election, emphatically......
View ArticleInfographics: How Buhari Beat Atiku
President Muhammadu Buhari has been re-elected to lead Africa’s most populous country for an additional four years. Tinubu in the villa to congratulate BuhariAt the end of collation on Tuesday... [[...
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