DSS Uncovers Plots To Disrupt May 29 Inauguration
THE Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some disgruntled individuals to disrupt activities lined up for May 29 inauguration...
Why Buhari Approved Last-Minute Funds — Presidency
THE Presidency, late Wednesday, explained that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the nod for last-minute funds a few days away to handover to the administration...
Fuel Consumption: Reps Call For Forensic Audit Of NNPCL
THE House of Representatives is calling for a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) aimed at unravelling the discrepancies in...
Court Adjourns Case Against Five Directors
A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has adjourned to June 19 2023 for the arraignment of Directors in five companies for money Laundering...
Nigeria Air Plane To Arrive On Friday – Sirika
PLANE for Nigeria Air will arrive the country on Friday ahead of commencement of operations, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has confirmed.In an...
Court Threatens To Declare Fani-Kayode Wanted For ‘Forgery’
THE Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos says it will declare former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, wanted if he fails to appear...
Gbajabiamila, Wase In ‘Heated Disagreement’ During Plenary
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96 Hours To Handover, Buhari Fails To Dissolve Cabinet, Directs Ministers To Continue Work
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday failed to dissolve his cabinet on Wednesday.Many had expected that the president would dissolve his cabinet at the Valedictory...
I Plan To Be As Far Away From Abuja As Possible – Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has again hinted at his retirement plans after exiting office on May 29.Speaking during the inauguration of the new Customs Headquarters...
Governor Ganduje Presents Transition Report To Abba Gida Gida
THE outgoing Kano state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has presented the 2023 transition report to the Kano State Governor-elect H.E Engr. Abba Kabir...
Sanwo-Olu Dissolves Cabinet, Asks Them All To Declare Assets
LAGOS State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the dissolution of the state executive cabinet and all other aides with effect from Friday, May 26,...
Policeman Killed In Shootout With Gunmen In Ebonyi
A POLICEMAN has been killed in a gun duel between security operatives and gunmen in Ebonyi State.The incident happened on Monday night while personnel...
Kwara Governor, Abdulrazaq Emerges Chairman Of Nigeria Governors’ Forum
GOVERNOR Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF).
He replaced Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of...
Bus Catches Fire At Eagle Square In Abuja
A COASTER bus has caught fire in front of Eagle Square in Abuja. The incident which happened on Tuesday night sent passers-by scampering for...
Lawan Denies Seeking Reelection As Senate President
AHEAD of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has denied joining the race for the Senate presidency.Lawan, a...
Finally, Seun Kuti Released On Bail
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Ex-UK Prime Minister, Blair Visits Tinubu, Pledges Support For Incoming Administration
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After 29 Years, AFCON 1994 Super Eagles Players Get Allocation Of Houses From FG
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of houses for the 22 members of the Super Eagles at the National Housing Estates in the...
FG Reinstates Commitment Towards Using Local Governments For Grassroot Development
THE Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha has said the Federal Government will redouble its commitment to repositioning Local Governments as...
Gombe Governor, Inuwa Yahaya Emerges Chairman Of Northern Governors’ Forum
THE Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has emerged as Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum for the next four years.
News Point Nigeria reports...
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Suspended Edo LG Chairmen, 13 Councillors Defect To APC
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Ohanaeze Eyes Nnamdi Kanu’s Release As Tinubu Visits Enugu Today
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Lakurawa Kills Two Policemen, Rustle Over 200 Cows In Kebbi
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Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
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Carnage In Gaza From Israel’s Bombing As Ceasefire Talks Resume
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Nasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule Sacks SSG, All Commissioners
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‘Why We Prepared Early Exit For 1000 Disengaged Staff’, CBN Governor Briefs Reps
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Two-Week Blackout In Abuja Over Relocation Of Electricity Installations
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Bauchi Governor Under Fire For Budgeting Over N3.4bn For Fuel, Travels
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