Category: The News Blog
Former VP Cheney declares Russia’s alleged involvement in US election ‘an act of war’
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Former Vice President Dick Cheney in a speech Monday said that Russia’s alleged involvement in the election ...
Borno govt declares Dec. 22 public holiday to celebrate capture of Sambisa
The Borno State Government on Monday declared December 22, a yearly public holiday to celebrate the capture of Sambisa Forest ...
Tinubu raised the bar for many political leaders – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday congratulated former governor of Lagos State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ...
Shooting competition in Sambisa shows Boko Haram has been defeated – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the conduct of the 2017 Nigerian‐Army Small Arms Championship, (NASAC) in Sambisa forest signifies ...
‘I finished NYSC in 2001’ | Dino Melaye shows certificate
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said he finished the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2001. Melaye ...
Senate allegedly plots to suspend Ali Ndume
Members of the Senate have started a plot to suspend former Majority leader, Ali Ndume over his motion to investigate ...
Abuja airport will be reopened on April 19 as earlier planned – FG
The Federal Government on Monday denied that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) runway repairs would last for 18 weeks, ...
N’Assembly may pass 2017 budget before May – Sen. Goje
Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Danjuma Goje has said the Senate may pass the 2017 Appropriation Bill before May. Goje ...
Paris Club refund: We didn’t do anything illegal – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Monday insisted that it has done nothing illegal in the disbursement of the Paris Club ...
NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International against violation of rights
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would collaborate with Amnesty International to fight for the right of minority ...
We have recovered N681bn debt in the last six years – AMCON
by Azeez Adeniyi The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) on Monday said it has recovered over N681.5billion from debtors ...
Under-delivered crude oil: Aiteo pays $202m – NNPC
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it has reached a final settlement with Aiteo Group ...
Abuja airport: Reps express worry over speed of work
by Azeez Adeniyi Members of the House of Representatives on Monday said the scheduled completion of the Abuja airport runway ...
Customs intercept N242.6m smuggled drugs
The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday disclosed that it had intercepted truckloads of smuggled imported drugs worth over N242.6m. According ...
Sacrifices of gallant soldiers must not be forgotten – Adesina
by Azeez Adeniyi The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Monday said said the ...
FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds
The Federal Government on Monday accused a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam and two other of the diversion ...
“Thank goodness we have one, it’s called the FBI” | Democrats call for Independent Probe of Russian ties
by Itunuoluwa Adebo. California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee reiterated his call for an ...
First Lady Melania Trump to serve as special guest at State Department Ceremony
by Itunuoluwa Adebo The first lady of the US Melania Trump will travel to Washington this week, where she will ...
‘Daddy’s girl’ Ivanka Trump invited to Germany on White House visit
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Angela Merkel ,German Chancellor has reportedly invited Ivanka Trump to visit the European country on an official ...
No one harmed in INEC headquarter’s fire – Director
by Dolapo Adelana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said no life or sensitive materials was lost at the fire ...
Trump’s son-in-law to testify in Russian investigation
By Itunuoluwa Adebo Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has volunteered to speak to the Senate Intelligence Committee as part ...
Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s Okafor’s law
by Dolapo Adelana A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an Anton Piller order, directing the seizure of “Okafor’s Law”, ...
Nigerian drugdealing ‘student’ writes a fictional piece that helps police to track and arrest him
by Dolapo Adelana A Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Okparaeke has found himself in hot water with authorities in the United States. ...
President or Golfer-in-Chief of the United States?
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump headed once again to one of his golf courses again Sunday, making it his 13th ...
I am not involved in any certificate scandal – Jonathan
by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he is not involved in any certificate scandal. In a statement ...
INEC headquarters gutted by fire
by Dolapo Adelana Fire on Monday gutted the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, The Punch reports. ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Obasanjo’s former wife files suit to stop ...
Just In: Customs impounds 13 vehicles from Kano senator
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has impounded thirteen vehicles belong to a Kano senator. The compliance task force ...
Magu to sue The Sun Newspaper, denies owning houses in Maitama
by Dolapo Adelana The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has denied owning any ...
Never again will terrorists occupy any part of Nigeria – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said, the nation’s territory will never be occupied by terrorists again. The President ...
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy