Politics

First Lady, Aisha Buhari has said she does not engage in intimate bedroom conversations with her husband anymore. According to her, they are both very busy trying to fix Nigeria and the lives of Nigerians. She added this is the reason why she cannot stop talking since he rarely has ...

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has blasted the murder of 4 aid workers by armed groups in Borno. The Head of Public Information, UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Eve Sabbagh revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. Describing the action as ...

Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Mr. Usman Mohammed, has said Nigeria is presently the cheapest nation for the generation of electricity in West Africa. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Mr. Usman revealed that electricity is presently produced at 10.9 cents per Kilowatt Hour, KwH, in Nigeria. ...

Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has lost his, 88-year-old mother, Madam Muinat Mosekola Mimiko. Popularly called Mama Ruka, his mum died few hours after her son, Mimiko was honoured by the management of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo for establishing the institution being the first in Nigeria. Madam ...

The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, has begged the federal government to apologize to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state for blasting him over his decision on the adoption of ranching as panacea for the herdsmen crisis in Nigeria. According to MBMJP, FG has to say sorry ...

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshimhole, has come out to say that he avoided the rally in Benin City willingly, and he was not forced. According to him, he did not want the enemies of APC to seize that opportunity to instigate violence and killings. ...

Ex Executive Director on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prince John Mayaki has said Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is not under any house arrest. Reports have said he is under house arrest amid the present crisis surrounding the rally organized to celebrate the return ...

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele has said Nigeria’s economic growth can be traced to several policy measures by CBN. Dr. Godwin revealed this at the 11th Annual Bankers Committee Retreat with theme: “Delivering Inclusive Growth: Leveraging Digital Finance” in Ogere, Ogun State. According to him, ...

A pro-democracy group, Akwa Ibom Democratic Initiative (AIDI) has said Governor Udom Emmanuel had no hand in the arrest and detention of a social media writer, Mr. Michael Itok, who was detained by the DSS. In a recent statement, the convener of the group, Obong Henry Akpan said Itok’s case ...

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has told the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), to withdraw all criminal charges against his clients, Mr. Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare. In a recent statement, Femi revealed that there was no proof to have them ...

APC chieftain and ex gubernatorial aspirant in Zamfara state, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji has rubbished reports of factionalization within the party in the state. According to him, every problem that made APC lose to PDP in the recent elections have now been fixed. Hon. Aminu disclosed this in Abuja as ...

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has praised the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Lagos for persistently improving its relationship with the Commission. He disclosed this as he received fifty pieces of seats donated by the German Embassy to the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have promised to unite to get rid of terrorism in parts of Africa. Both leaders made this pledge in a statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Thursday. According to ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerian professionals to get into politics to ensure sustainable national development. He revealed this as he delivered the 3rd University of Lagos, Faculty of Engineering Alumni Lecture in Lagos and the topic he spoke on was ”Professionals in Politics: Panacea for Sustainable National ...

As part of its plans to make sure local communities benefit from tourism, the Federal Government has revealed that it is set to establish the community museums to improve tourism. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this plan on Thursday at the ongoing 4th World UNWTO/UNESCO ...

The Presidency has said Nigerians, including Media outfits are allowed to address President Muhammadu Buhari by his military rank of Major General since the government promotes freedom of speech in the country. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, revealed this as he reacted to Punch Newspapers deciding to address the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, near the Mali border, which caused the murder of 67 military personnel, with 34 people yet to be accounted for. PMB expressed surprise and sadness over the terrible attack by terrorists that reportedly crossed in ...

Ex President, Olusegun Obasanjo has referred to Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rrufai as a good student. During his recent visit to the governor at Government House in Kaduna on Wednesday, Obasanjo said El Rufai is one of the best persons to work with. According to him, the state governor ...

Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has begged Nigerians to be very watchful as they travel during Christmas. Sanwo-Olu dished out this advice at the yearly thanksgiving and Christmas outreach service organized by Lagos State Public Service Christian fellowship, Office Of The Chief of Staff (COSCF), in Ikeja. ...

Civil rights organization, Anti-Corruption Crusade Network has urged the National Assembly and anti-graft agencies to come up with laws that would make it impossible for politicians to finance their campaigns with public funds. The Executive Director of ACCN, Pwanabeshi Alson revealed this in a recent interview with The PUNCH. According ...