President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Nigerian Govt Defends Tax Reform Bills, Denies Regional Bias
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has strongly denied allegations that proposed tax reform bills are designed to disadvantage certain regions.
Protesters carrying placard led by Dr. Tunji Brathwaithe protesting at Alausa Ikeja the presence of Military men in Lagos road
Young Africans show tolerance for military intervention
Young Africans show tolerance for military intervention – a wake-up call, Afrobarometer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) tells German leaders at The German Bundestag
Canadian FM to visit Nigeria today
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will travel to Nigeria, Austria and France from October 8 to 12, 2012.
Nigeria @ 52: Tackling the security challenge
By most accounts, the current security challenges facing the country make this period one of the most critical periods which Nigeria has passed through as a sovereign nation. Observers maintain that the period is somewhat akin to the 30-month old Niger...
South Africa warns off terrorists
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Co-operation, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane says there will be no place to hide for people who engage in terrorism to hide in Africa.
NAPEP woos financial institutions on poverty eradication
Dr Magnus Kpakol, the National Coordinator of NAPEP, on Friday solicited the cooperation of the organised private sector in the effort by the Federal Government to eradicate poverty.
FEC approves Bill for establishment of Police Trust Fund
The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a draft Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Reform Trust Fund.
Nigeria Government earmarks N970m for water project in Zamfara
The Federal Government has earmarked N970 million for the rehabilitation of Kaura-namoda water works in Zamfara State.
Animated video eulogises Nigeria’s past heroes
An NGO, Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI), on Wednesday in Lagos presented an animated video that hailed the values of the nation's heroes.
Nigerian leader bars ex-ministers from foreign trips
Nigerian Acting President Goodluck Jonathan has barred all ministers of the just dissolved executive council of the federation from travelling out of the country in the next one month.
Nigerian legislators reject EFCC bill on property forfeiture
The House of Representatives has rejected a bill for a law for the forfeiture of property purchased through unlawful means.
Jonathan bans congratulatory adverts and solidarity visits
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday asked Nigerians to stop placing congratulatory adverts in the media over his assumption of office.
Oshiomhole signs 2010 budget
Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Wednesday signed the 2010 Appropriation Bill of N101.96 billion.Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Wednesday signed the 2010 Appropriation Bill of N101.96 billion.Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Wednesday signed the 2010 Appropriation Bill of N101.96 billion.
Armed Mobile Policemen raid Aondoakaa’s Office
The office of the removed Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Michael Aondoakaa, was raided by about 50 armed mobile policemen today in Abuja.
Civil service unions threaten strike over wage increase
Workers in the Nigerian public service have threatened to go on an indefinite nation-wide strike over poor remuneration.