Category: The News Blog
Stop broadcasting #BBNaija, Lagos lawmaker tells FG
by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services, Segun Oluluade has said the Big Brother ...
I am not indebted to any commercial bank – Stella Oduah
by Azeez Adeniyi Senator Stella Oduah has said allegations that she is indebted to some commercial banks are untrue. A ...
It’s insane to talk about suceeding Buhari when he is attending to his health – Shettima
by Azeez Adeniyi Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has said only insanity will prompt anyone to talk about succeeding President ...
Abuja airport closure: FG releases lists of emergency centres
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has released a list of emergency centres and agencies in case of accidents ahead ...
Just In: Court dismisses Metuh’s application to present Dasuki as witness
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by Olisa Metuh to compel former National Security Adviser, Sambo ...
Nigeria’s democracy is heading towards total collapse – Udom
by Azeez Adeniyi Akwa Ibon State Governor, Emmanuel Udom has said Nigeria is heading towards a one party state. Governor ...
“I lied about being a virgin…My accent was fake”, Gifty says
by Azeez Adeniyi Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers has said she lied about being a virgin while on ...
‘What is Okorocha’s special interest in PDP matter?’ – Makarfi faction
by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed-Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has slammed Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha over his ...
Nigerian army jails soldier for assaulting lady
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has jailed a soldier for physically assaulting an actress, Ebere Ohakwe. Ohakwe had alleged ...
Makarfi is the only chairman we recognise, Sheriff should leave – PDP Reps
by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives has asked factional National Chairman of the ...
Explosion hits NLNG pipeline in Rivers
by Azeez Adeniyi A pipeline belonging to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) on Wednesday exploded. The company in a ...
Rita Ora, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding…see all the red carpet fashion at the 2017 Brit Awards
The 2017 Brit Awards held last night at the O2 Arena. With David Bowie dominating the awards by some of ...
Rivers rerun: Wike slams police over INEC report
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Nigerian Police is incompetent as it has refused to ...
NBA shortlists 12 lawyers for appointment as Appeal Court Justices
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has shortlisted 12 lawyers for appointment as Justices of the Court of ...
Osinbajo writes N’Assembly, seeks approval for $500m Eurobond
by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday wrote the National Assembly for permission to float another $500m Eurobond. ...
Elites responsible for the poverty in the North – Shehu Sani
by Azeez Adeniyi Senator representing Kaduna South, Shehu Sani on Wednesday said the high rate of poverty in the North ...
Nigeria-US relationship should be based on trust – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana The time has come for both Nigeria and the United States to deepen the long-standing relationship between ...
Fayose commends Buhari over Onnoghen’s CJN nomination
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for listening to Nigerians over the choice of Justice ...
PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date
by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has pleaded with Ekiti governor Ayodele ...
IGP deploys special forces to Southern Kaduna
by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris has deployed Police Special Forces to Southern Kaduna. This ...
Army parades 2 Boko Haram members, 15 kidnappers in Kogi
by Dolapo Adelana Seventeen suspects were paraded on Wednesday by the Nigerian Army after it launched a military operation on ...
$16m debt: Court freezes 21 bank accounts linked to Stella Oduah
by Dolapo Adelana Stella Oduah and Sea Petroleum and Gas Company Limited have been restrained from making any withdrawal from ...
UPDATE: What Buhari told Gov. Ganduje
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday spoke with Kano governor, Umar Ganduje. Buhari, who extended his appreciation to ...
Kaduna Police confirm kidnap of German professor
by Dolapo Adelana The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of a German Professor of Archaeology, Peter Breunij and ...
Amina Mohammed heads to the UN, attends last FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Minister of the Environment, Amina Mohammed Wednesday attended her last session as a member of the Federal ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-Customs boss, Dikko (PHOTOS) The ...
BREAKING: ‘Buhari speaks with Gov. Ganduje’ (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday reportedly spoke with Kano Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from his vacation location ...
Gunmen abduct German professor, colleague in Kaduna
by Dolapo Adelana Gunmen have abducted two German nationals, Peter Breunij, a professor of archaeology, and Johannes Buringer, his colleague, ...
EFCC arraigns native doctor for N2.5m fraud
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned one Bala Tangalu before Justice A. B. ...
BREAKING: EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-Customs boss, Dikko (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered seventeen exotic vehicles in a warehouse of the ...
The September Standard
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- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy