Snow has fallen in the Sahara Desert in north-western Algeria as temperatures plummeted to below freezing. For those from nearby towns such as Mekalis, it ...
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Senate removes direct primary clause, passes electoral act amendment
The Senate on Wednesday removed the clause that makes direct primary mandatory for the election of candidates in political parties from the electoral act amendment ...
Read More »Cash-strapped banks borrow N9.17tr from CBN in 7 months
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and merchant banks have borrowed the sum of N9.17tn from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through its Standing Lending Facility ...
Read More »Pres. Buhari to pay working visit to Kaduna Thursday
Kaduna State is set to receive President Muhammadu Buhari, who is expected on Thursday on a two-day working visit. A statement issued by Gov. Nasir ...
Read More »Alleged terrorism: Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case to Feb 16
Justice Nyako fixed February 16 for hearing the preliminary objection of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who challenged the ...
Read More »BREAKING: Court grants Nnamdi Kanu N1bn damages against FG
An Abia High Court sitting in Umuahia and presided by Justice Benson Anya has awarded N1bn to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra ...
Read More »Anyaoku at 89: A Global Citizen who thinks home
As Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the first African to serve as Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations, turns 89 today, the government and people of ...
Read More »Bandits killed 200, invaded 300 Niger State communities in 17 days – Gov. Bello
Two hundred people, including security operatives, have been killed in various attacks by bandits on communities
Read More »Buhari has not directed removal of petrol subsidy, says Senate President
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari has not directed anyone in his administration to implement
Read More »Fed Govt issues shoot-to-kill order for jail breaks
Interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola, has ordered prison guards to "shoot to kill" those involved in jailbreaks.
Read More »Ozekhome takes over as Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People
Read More »Buhari assures drop in rice price as PDP mocks president, APC over pyramids
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that with expansion in rice farming, prices of food would be more affordable for all.
Read More »Timetable for 2023 polls ready after passage of Electoral Act Amendment Bill – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the passage and assent of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Read More »APC confirms Feb 26 for national convention
Yobe State Governor and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Bun
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