AkwaIbom tribunal orders re-run election in 18 LGA

The Akwa Ibom state governorship tribunal today nullified the April 11 governorship election in 18 out of the 31 Local government areas in the state, citing irregularities in the manner in which the elections were conducted.

Mrs Nigeria/Mrs Tourism United Nations World 2015 resolute on touching lives

Beautiful mother of 3, Ebelechukwu Enemchukwu is indeed providing inspiration, and putting smiles on many faces as she embarks on several charity works in her capacity as both National and International Queen.

Photo: Rescued 8 year old Nigerian boy says he fled Nigeria after his parents were killed by BH

8-year-old Clemens and his six brothers were among Nigerian migrants rescued from a rubber boat on the Mediterranean sea by MSF Sea yesterday.

EFCC – How Former Imo Governor Ohakim Paid $2.9m Cash For A Property In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday, explained to an Abuja Federal High Court how the former Imo State Governor, Mr. Ikedi Ohakim, paid for a property he is currently living in Asokoro District in Abuja with cash of $2,900,000 (equivalent of N270 million) in one day.

EFCC disclosed this at the resumption of proceedings

Mrs. Buhari Speaks Against Child Marriage

The Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has lamented the prevalence of child marriage in northern Nigeria According to her, such practice negatively affect the health, education, economic condition and increase domestic violence of girls.

After Owing Lecturers 9 Months Salary, Osun Sues Lecturers, Insists They Return To Work Before Negotiating

Osun State Government has sued lecturers of the four state-owned Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to the Industrial Court.

Embrace Peace Now Or Risk Grave Consequences, Army Issues Final Warning To Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday issued what it called its third and final warning to members of the Boko Haram sect to surrender or risk grave consequences.

Benue Uncovers 10,000 Ghost Teachers, 80 Ghost Schools

Benue state has uncovered over 10,000 ghost teachers during the ongoing verification exercise in the state. Over 80 fully staffed ghost schools were also discovered.

Lovely photo of actress Nse Ikpe-Etim and her husband, Clifford Sule

Lovely couple!

Buhari Appoints Winifred Oyo-Ita As New Head Of Service

Indications emerged last night that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, as the new Head of Service.

Why I Turned Down Ministerial Appointments By Four Ex-Presidents – Afe Babalola

The Proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola, said on Wednesday that he turned down ministerial appointments offered by four Nigerian presidents.

FG, Britain Responsible For Alamieyeseigha’s Death – Ijaw Youths

Ijaw youths have expressed outrage over the death of the first civilian governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, putting the blame for his demise at the footstep of the Nigerian Government and British authorities.

VP Osinbajo Makes Shocking Revelation, Says Wealthy Nigerians Are Joining Terrorism

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has revealed that wealthy Nigerians are joining terrorism.

No Influential Member Will Hijack PDP Under My Watch, Says Secondus

The acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, has pledged that under his watch, no member of the party, no matter how influential, would be allowed to hijack the party.

He made the pledge on Tuesday at Legacy House, Abuja, when a group known as PDP Rebirth Forum, paid him a courtesy call.

I Was Misrepresented By The Media On ‘Fall And Die’ Comment – El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied a statement credited to him that he told critics of his political appointments in Kaduna State to climb the popular Kufena Hills, throw themselves from its top and die.

Photo: Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo called to bar

Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo was called to the Bar today October 21st. Big congrats to her.

Code of Conduct tribunal adjourns Saraki's case to Nov 5th and 6th

The code of conduct tribunal has adjourned hearing on the false asset declaration case against Senate President Bukola Saraki to November 5th and 6th.

Building collapses in Lagos

Three people are reportedly trapped in a three storey building that collapsed in Odunfa street Lagos Island this morning. Rescue operation is currently ongoing.

Photo: Saraki arrives Code of Conduct Tribunal in company of 80 senators

Senate president, Bukola Saraki has arrived the Code of Conduct Trubunal sitting in Abuja this morning for the resumed hearing of the 13 count charge of false declaration of assets against him.

Shirtless Flavour pictured playing a Saxophone...

Father of two, Flavour N'abania -

Nse Ikpe-Etim and husband kiss and love up in new photos

When you marry your friend. Lovely couple! More photos after the cut...

Boko Haram attacks: Ambode donates N50m each to Yobe, Borno and Adamawa governments (photos)

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, today handed over N50million cheques to the governors of Yobe, Adamawa and Borno state as part of the Lagos state government's support towards the rebuilding of their states after the various Boko Haram attacks.

Between Oby Ezekwesili and Bukola Saraki

 

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili this afternoon tweeted at Bukola Saraki, asking him not to 'privatize' the National Assembly. Ezekwesili was reacting to the closure of the National Assembly this morning that allowed many senators accompany Saraki to the the Code of Conduct tribunal where he is standing trial for alleged false asset declaration. Saraki responded to Ezekwesili. See the tweets after the cut...

Army sets up panel to investigate alleged involvement of its personnel in Ekiti and Osun states guber elections in 2014

Press statement from the Army

Mrs Aisha Buhari visits the Awolowos

Wife of the president Mrs Aisha Buhari paid a condolence visit to the Awolowo family in Ikenne, Ogun State, today to commiserate with them on the demise of Chief Mrs HID Awolowo, wife of late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who died at the age of 99. Mrs Buhari was received warmly by chief Mrs Oyediran, Mama's daughter and Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo her grand daughter and other members of the family. Another photo after the cut...

Buhari appoints Mahmud Yakubu as new INEC Chairman

President Buhari has appointed Mahmud Yakubu as the substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.

Senator Shehu Sani bails out a young man from jail, shares details

The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani today bailed out a young man, who was jailed after a quarrel with his boss, from a police cell. He took to Facebook and shared some details. He wrote,

Photos: Babangida, Shonekan, Abdulsala, others at the Council of State meeting

Past presidents and Heads of States joined President Buhari and the 36 state governors at the council of state meeting which held at the state house today. More photos after the cut...

Police denies killing late Lekki-free trade Zone boss

The Lagos state police command has denied reports that a stray bullet from one of its officers killed late Managing Director of Lekki Free Trade Zone, Tajudeen Disu, during a protest by residents of Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos on October 12th.

Buhari receives special envoy of the Venezuelan government

President Buhari today received special envoy of the Venezuelan government at the state house. More pics after the cut...