Buhari govt responds to criticisms from Nigerians, US, UK, EU over Onnoghen, call critics hypocrites

2019 election: Erring corps members to be prosecuted— NYSC boss
Maj.- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Saturday said that any corps member that violate electoral laws during the forthcoming general elections would be prosecuted. To this end, Kazaure, warn…

Femi Falana finally reacts to Buhari’s suspension of CJN, blasts Osinbajo, Fashola, Malami

BREAKING: US opposes Onnoghen’s suspension
The United States has reacted to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen on Friday, citing an order from the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In a statement on Saturday, the…

BREAKING: Acting CJN swears in election tribunal members
Ibrahim Muhammad, acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has sworn in 250 members of the 2019 election petition tribunal. This is his first official assignment since he took over from Walter Onnoghen who was suspended over allegation of false declar…

Buhari is a grave danger to our fragile democracy—Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has declared the move by President Muhammadu Buhari to Suspend The Chief Justice Of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen , as an unconstitutional action. Ezekwesili, who is the convener of Bring Back Our Gi…

Minimum Wage: Organised labour insists N30,000, to storm NASS on Monday
The organised labour said that it would mobilize its members to storm the House of Representatives Public Hearing at the National Assembly complex on Monday. The organised labour also said it will not accept the N27,000 approved by the National Coun…

My life is in danger, Delta PDP senatorial candidate cries out
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Delta Central Senatorial District , Evelyn Oboro , on Friday said her life was in danger. Oboro , who represents Uvwie, Okpe and Sapele Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives , also acc…

Despite ‘Not Too Young To Run’ law, only 13 percent of senatorial candidates are youth

Mr. Eazi speaks on relationship with Otedola’s daughter, Temi, says he is not ‘gold digger’

Third Force gives Buhari 7 days to reverse Onnoghen's suspension, threatens mass action

He admitted to the charges, S’Court set ‘corrupt’ people free…. five things Buhari said about Onnoghen

BREAKING: Trump announces deal to reopen US government
United State of America President, Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal to reopen US government. Trump said a deal had been reached on legislation that would reopen the U.S. government through Feb. 15. President Trump Delivers Remarks Regarding t…

PDP kicks over suspension of Onnoghen
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected what it described as attempts by President Muhammadu Buhari to foist an illegal Chief Justice on the nation while the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen is still in office. P…

Security agencies traced millions of dollars to CJN -Buhari speaks on why he fired Onnoghen (FULL TEXT)

EFCC arraigns bank employees for alleged £100,000 fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned three suspected fraudsters and their company before Justice Z. B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on two counts of conspiracy and fraud. Two Access Bank staff, Benjamin …
NYSC DG urges corps member to be neutral, safety conscious
Maj- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure , Director -General , National Youth Service Corps has advised corps members that would participate as ad - hoc staff during the general elections to be neutral and conscious of their safety. Kazaure gave the advice during…
Ex-APC spokesman, Frank gives reasons US, UK should punish Buhari, INEC if election is rigged
Fani-Kayode rubbishes Ezekwesili for withdrawing from presidential race, tells Moghalu what to do
Scientists discover new potent drug for cancer
Scientists have developed a new drug which shows potential to halt cancer cells’ growth by stunting the cells’ biological clock. The findings from scientists at the U.S. University of Southern California (USC), Michelson Centre for Convergent Biosci…
Looted funds must be repatriated - Buhari vows
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assured that his administration will continue to persuade other countries to repatriate stolen funds and assets from Nigerian. He made the promise while speaking during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presi…
Abacha loot: ‘Switzerland returned over $1.040 Billion since 1999’
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu on Thursday said the Swiss Government has returned about $1.040billion looted by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha and his family members to Nigeria since 1999.…
Mammoth crowd welcome Atiku as he takes campaign to Kaduna
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has taken his campaign train to Kaduna state where a mammoth crowd who chanted “Atiku, o-yo-yo” welcomed him. The Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna state went agog as hundre…
Bukky Wright converts to Christianity
Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright has converted back to her old religion, Christianity after she previously converted to Islam. Bukky Wright, who is divorced from her first marriage, married another journalist, divorced him and allegedly divorced agai…
Armed robbers attack bank in Osun
Armed robbers have laid siege to a branch of Polaris Bank located in Oke Ejigbo, Ila Orangun in Osun State. The robbery operation, according to sources, was still on as of 5:00 pm on Thursday. Policemen and other security operatives were said to hav…
BREAKING: Armed robbers attack bank in Osun
Dare - devil robbers have laid siege to a branch of Polaris Bank located in Oke Ejigbo , Ila Orangun in Osun State. The robbery operation , according to sources, was still on as of 5 :00 pm on Thursday. Policemen and other security operatives were s…
Adebutu remains Ogun gov candidate not Kashamu - PDP warns INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) on Thursday maintained Hon. Ladi Adebutu is its authentic and legitimate governorship in Ogun State for the March 2 gubernatorial polls. The party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sav…
Ahmed Musa loses mum
Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa , has announced the death of his mother. Musa shared the news on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday . He tweeted, “ What a sad day of my life . I just lost my mum. ” He had earlier shared a get well message direc…
From Hairdresser To Phone Repairer, Mechanic - Sanwo-Olu's desperate hilarious election tactics
As always the time for election remains the best 'Paddy-Paddy' time when Nigerian politicians have the best interactions with the 'common man' in a bid to solicit for votes, and the Lagos 2019 gubernetorial election is not going to be an exception. …
BREAKING: INEC rejects Ezekwesili’s withdrawal from presidential race
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is too late for any candidate to withdraw from contesting any position in the upcoming elections. INEC said this while reacting to the withdrawal of Oby Ezekwesili as presidential candidat…
Fire guts UAC building in Lagos
The United African Company, UAC building on Lagos Island is on fire. Fire service officials are on ground to battle the fire on the high-rising building. Glasses have been shattered in the fire and properties destroyed. Staff have been evacuated and…
Nigerians blast Oby Ezekwesili for stepping down few weeks to 2019 presidential election
Several Nigerians have taken to social media to attack the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, who announced her withdrawal from the presidential race on Thursday. She however, opted to help build…
Trending Video: Musical video asking Buhari to ‘Pack and go’ goes viral
A musical video on President Muhammadu Buhari ‘Pack and go’ has gone viral on the internet. The video on Twitter said Buhari must pack and return to Daura. Watch the video here: Pack and Go - Official video of @Areafada1 Buhari must pack and #Return…
BREAKING: Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has announced her withdrawal from the presidential race. She however, opted to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People…
INEC recruits 814,453 ad hoc staff for elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has told the National Council of State that it has concluded the identification and recruitment of 814,453 ad hoc staff for the forthcoming general elections. According to the commission, arrangement for…
Lagos-Ibadan speed train to be ready in February - NRC
The Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail tracks will be ready in February, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director Fidet Okhiria said yesterday. Okhiria, who spoke at Ijoko in Ogun State during the routine inspection of the $1.7 billion…
Chelsea sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan from Juventus
Chelsea have confirmed that Gonzalo Higuain has joined the club from Juventus on an initial loan deal with an option to buy this summer. Higuain joins the Blues after spending the first half of the campaign on loan at AC Milan, where he scored eight…
I will pay 100,000 minimum wage if elected president – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Mr Omoyele Sowore, has promised to pay workers 100,000 as minimum wage if elected as the next president of the nation on Feb. 16. Sowore made the pledge at a town hall meeting tagged: …
How Atiku justified my claim that current Buhari is Jubrin, real Buhari dead – Nnamdi Kanu
El- Zakzaky partially blind, wife needs urgent medical attention – Femi Falana tells FG
N30,000 minimum wage: Why Labour should accept National Council’s decision – Political parties
Secondus raises fresh alarm as CJN Onnoghen’s trial begins
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, on Wednesday said that the federal Government under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari is orchestrating the destruction of democracy in the country because of the nef…
There’s a plot to use police, soldiers to rig elections -Danjuma
Theophilus Danjuma, former minister of defence, says the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has plans to use police and soldiers to rig the coming elections. The retired army general made the allegation on Tuesday at the inauguration of a medical l…
Miyetti Allah under fire for endorsing President Buhari
Concerned Fulani leaders have expressed disagreement with the recent endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN. The leaders said the laws guiding the affairs of the association do not allow it…
I’m impressed with INEC’s readiness for elections, Buhari tells EU observers
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is impressed with the preparations made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) towards the general election. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, spokesman of the president, Buhari made the rem…
Yoruba youths apologise to Nigerians over Obasanjo’s recent outbursts, caution ex-president
As reactions continue to trail the recent statement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the state of the nation, the Council of Progressive Yoruba Youths has apologized to Nigerians. The youth group said the latest missive in circulation entitl…
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