The security chiefs have refused to reveal the details of their discussion with the President. Shortly after the meeting which held on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, reporters approached the security chiefs, but they declined to make any comment. Thereafter, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, was asked to react to … Continue reading Security Chiefs Keep Mum After Meeting With Buhari
The Senate has approved N30, 000 as the minimum wage for Federal and State workers. This follows the passage of the National Minimum Wage Bill by members of the upper chamber on Tuesday. Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on National Minimum Wage, Senator Francis Alimikhena had earlier presented the National Minimum Wage Act CAP N61 … Continue reading Senate Approves N30,000 Minimum Wage For Federal, State Workers
The police in Kano State say they arrested the Chairman of the Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state, Lamin Sani, and the state’s Commissioner of Local Government, Murtala Sule, in the early hours of Monday allegedly for attempting to destroy election result sheets. Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Command, DSP Abdullahi … Continue reading Controversy Over Arrests In Kano, Police Say Deputy Governor Was ‘Rescued’
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive list of Senators-elect, following the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections. In a statement from the electoral body on Monday, INEC announced that it would present certificates of return to those whose names are on the list on Thursday, March 14. However, some names were … Continue reading INEC Releases Names Of Senators-Elect, Okorocha Omitted
A Tribunal has granted the PDP and Atiku Abubakar access to all electoral materials used in the presidential elections.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has denied reports that he has been removed from office. Mr Emefiele described the reports which made the rounds on some online platforms on Monday as concerning. “I am confused and concerned about some stories going around. At least you can see me; … Continue reading My Tenure Expires In June, CBN Governor Reacts To His Rumoured Removal
The President-elect and winner of the just concluded presidential election, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari, will get his ‘Certificate of Return’ by 2pm on Wednesday, February 27. This was the disposition of the INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood after declaring the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as President-elect, following final collation of results in the early … Continue reading Buhari To Receive ‘Certificate Of Return’ By 2pm Today
This comes just over 48 hours after the commission told political stakeholders that campaigns would remain closed despite the postponement of the general elections.
A video has emerged online showing the killing of a man allegedly by officials of the Nigerian Customs. In the video, several commuters apparently from a commercial bus are seen arguing with Customs officials, with several other commuters from other vehicles watching. Amid angry scenes, a passenger can be heard warning an official … Continue reading Video Showing Man Being Shot Dead By Customs Official Goes Viral
President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other candidates have signed a second peace accord ahead of Saturday’s presidential election. The presidential candidates signed the agreement on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Those who witnessed the signing included the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland; former … Continue reading Buhari, Atiku, Other Presidential Candidates Sign Second Peace Accord
