2019: Vote your conscience, Tinubu tells Nigerians

Posted by - 19th January 2018
THE National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to resist all appeals to ”unthinking passions and old prejudices” and instead follow their conscience in picking their next…

Malabu deal: FG sues JP Morgan for $875m

Posted by - 19th January 2018
The Federal Government has reportedly sued JP Morgan Chase for $875 million over funds paid for the contentious oil prospecting licence (OPL) 245. The government has accused JP Morgan of gross negligence in transferring part…

Alex Ekwueme to be buried on February 2

Posted by - 18th January 2018
The burial committee set up to plan a state burial for late Alex Ekwueme says the former vice-president will be buried on February 2. Mustapha Boss, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), made…

2019 elections must be peaceful-Buhari

Posted by - 18th January 2018
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on politicians and political parties to pledge their commitment to the peaceful democratic process. The president made the call in Abuja Thursday in his…

Saraki decries ‘bigger fraud’ on fuel subsidy

Posted by - 18th January 2018
Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to an ongoing investigation into “discrepancies” in fuel subsidy, saying its reintroduction is fraudulent. Saraki made this known in a statement when the Senate resumed on Wednesday. According to…

Dasuki’s trial adjourned till February

Posted by - 17th January 2018
The trial of ex-National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was on Wednesday stalled due the absence of the defendant’s counsel, Mr Joseph Dauda (SAN). The News Agency…

SERAP seeks Trust fund for victims of herdsmen attack

Posted by - 17th January 2018
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to establish a Trust Fund for victims of attacks by herdsmen across the country. A statement signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Mr…