Kano: Over 18 LG chairmanship aspirants test positive for drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that at least 20 aspirants for chairmanship positions in the upcoming Local Government elections in Kano State have tested positive for drugs, including cannabis. This was disclosed by the agency on Monday, September 10. According to Abubakar Ahmed, the NDLEA commander in Kano, the candidates tested […]
Tinubu approves 2024 national honours award
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the commencement of the 2024 National Honours Award, recognizing Nigerians and friends of the nation who have contributed to the country’s development. Zaphaniah Jisalo, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement during a meeting with the ministry’s management team in Abuja on […]
Igbo group to honour House of Reps deputy speaker Hon Kalu for facilitating passage of SEDC bill
A political pressure group, Igbo Union (aka Nzuko Ndigbo), is set to honour the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, “for his tireless efforts in passing a bill that gave birth to the South East Development Commission (SEDC).” Speaking newsmen Wednesday in Abuja, President of the group, Prince Elias Odoemena, […]
Over 200 inmates including Boko Haram commanders escape as flood collapses Maiduguri prison fence
Not fewer than 200 inmates have escaped after a devastating flood pulled down a prison wall in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. An official of the Nigerian Correctional Center in Maiduguri told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that over 200 inmates escaped from the facility after a portion of the facility’s parameter fence was pulled down in […]
After two matches, Eguavoen resigns as Super Eagles handler
Augustine Eguavoen has resigned as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, POLITICS NIGERIA has learned. Eguavoen said his mandate was only for two games, which he has now completed. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director was appointed as interim coach after the federation’s attempts to hire a permanent head coach for the national […]
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles fail to defeat Rwanda in Kigali
Nigeria failed to defeat Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Kigali on Tuesday. The match ended goalless between both countries. However, the Super Eagles will feel aggrieved as they had what looked like a legitimate goal ruled out in the first half. Victor Boniface’s header from a throw-in fell to […]
Traders pass vote of confidence on ASMATA PG, SPAD
*** Say those calling for their sack are those not allowed to cause crisis in markets By Chukwudi Ebele It has been revealed that those stopped from diverting Anambra State Government market revenue into their private pockets and stopped from instigating crises in markets are responsible for the publications that callis for the sack of […]
24 killed, 163 injured as flood ravages Bauchi
From Our Reporter No fewer than 24 persons have been killed while 163 others have been injured in flood disaster in Bauchi state as a result of heavy rainfall.This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Yakubu Wanka, at a press briefing held at Government House Bauchi, on Monday.Wanka, who […]
NNPC Ltd/Chevron JV concludes conversion of assets into PIA terms
In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), have concluded the conversion of five of its JV assets into the PIA terms. This is contained in a statement […]
DSS officers allegedly invade SERAP’s Abuja office
In a developing situation, men from the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly stormed the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). According to reports, the DSS officers were asking to meet with the rights group’s directors. In a post shared on SERAP’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the organization confirmed […]
