President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday rejected the amendment to the Electoral Act, which intended to change the country’s elections sequence. It was gathered that the President gave three reasons for withholding assent to the bill, which was passed by both Read more
Parents of abducted Dapchi schoolgirls in Yobe, on Tuesday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for considering the option of negotiation against the use of military force to rescue the girls. The parents, who spoke separately to News Agency of Nigeria in Read more
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday recommended minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists, saying rape should not be met with light sentencing.Ambode made the recommendation during a symbolic walk against domestic and sexual violence at Alausa. “It Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that government was deeply worried about the incessant attacks on Benue’s rural communities, and vowed to end the menace “very soon”. Buhari, who met with farmers, herdsmen, government officials and other stakeholders in Makurdi, Read more
Disney’s mega hit “Black Panther” has passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The studio said Saturday that the milestone is based on Disney’s estimate of ticket sales. The announcement comes on the 26th day of release Read more
The Bishop of Ughelli Diocese, Anglican Communion, Bishop Cyril Odutemu, on Sunday stated that the Nigeria is sick and in need of a true leader. The cleric, who spoke at the thanksgiving/grand reception organized in honour of former Governor James Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria says Nigeria’s External Reserves is steadily growing and currently stands at $46bn. CBN Spokesman, Isaac Okoroafor, said in a statement on Sunday that the reserves grew by about $3.2bn between February and March 2018. He Read more
The Federal Government has approved an amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The approval, according to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, was given by President Muhammadu Buhari, and would take effect from Read more
Tragedy struck on Sunday at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State, after the driver of a Lexus sport utility vehicle, Gbeminiyi Odeniyi, rammed into a commercial bus. While two persons died on the spot, two others reportedly died Read more
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has announced his government’s decision to link Aran-Orin Township road in Irepodun Local government area of the state to Osun State boundary. Gov Ahmed made this disclosure on Wednesday at Aran-Orin during the inspection Read more