Category: Politics
DSS Finally Releases Sowore After 125 Days Of Detention (Photos)
Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare has finally been released after he was arrested by the Department of [...]
I’ve never collected a single pension as ex-governor of Rivers state – Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, has reacted to a judgment by a federal high court which directed the [...]
Never jump out of a moving vehicle – Lauretta Onochie mocks Dino Melaye over loss of senate seat
President Muhammadu Buhari's aide, Lauretta Onochie has mocked embattled senator, Dino Melaye who recently lost the Kogi West senatorial seat to Smart [...]
We wont pass Hate Speech bill – Senate President
Nigeria's Senate President has sought to calm frayed nerves over the Hate Speech bill that continues to garner controversy. The Senate President in a [...]
Court asks EFCC to take former Senate President’s houses, Saraki hits back
The immediate past Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bukola Saraki has come out to react after a Lagos Federal High Court o [...]
We are not opening the border anytime soon – President Buhari
Nigeria's President Buhari has insisted that Nigeria's borders with her neighbors would remain closed until the situation improved. He said that, reop [...]
Former Senate President Saraki, becomes grandfather
Oluwatosin Halima, the daughter of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his wife Toyin Saraki, on Friday November 29, 2019 gave birth to her bab [...]
OFFICIAL! Joseph Albasu Alkinjoh Kunini replaces resigned Diah as House of Assembly speaker
Joseph Albasu Alkinjoh Kunini, the Majority leader of the Taraba State House of Assembly have officially replaced Rt Hon. Peter Abel Diah as Speaker o [...]
Breaking News: House of reps member dies in Abuja hospital
Jafaru Iliyasu Auna,a federal house of representatives member has reportedly died in Abuja after a brief illness. The lawmaker who represents Magama/R [...]
President Buhari celebrates 30th wedding anniversary
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his marriage to Aisha Buhari. The president wrote:
“Today, on our 30 [...]
SURPRISE! House of Assembly Speaker, Diah announces resignation
The Taraba State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Peter Diah, has officially announced his resignation from his position as Speaker of the House fo [...]
President Buhari accused of waging war against Niger Delta
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has accused Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari of waging war against the Niger Delta region.
According to IYC, Nigeria [...]
Congratulating Smart Adeyemi is like congratulating an armed robber” Dino Melaye tweets as he releases another song (video)
Senator Dino Melaye has released another song after his defeat last Saturday, November 30th rerun election in the Kogi West Senatorial district electi [...]
Zahra Buhari laments, claim Nigerians blame her for all Mr President does
Daughter to President Muhammadu Buhari, Zahra Indimi-Buhari, yesterday at the first edition of her “An Afternoon with Zahra”, an event organised in Ab [...]
Queen Elizabeth II set to retire from ruling the United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II is set to retire from her royal duties in 18 months, to make way for Prince Charles to assume the throne.
According to New York [...]
Buhari to travel out of Nigeria again, heads to Equatorial Guinea
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on today, November 29th to participate in the 5th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) holding in Malabo, [...]
APC member set to be expelled for making third term plans
Charles Enya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state who served as the Organising Secretary for President Buhari's campaign o [...]
Govenor Umahi appoints 513 additional aides
Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi has approved the appointment of 513 additional aides to serve as his Technical Assistants (TA).
The governors Pr [...]
Banker in jail for writing ‘annoying’ facebook posts about a governor
A bank official in Akwa Ibom state has landed himself in jail for writing facebook posts deemed annoying by the governor of the state.
Michael Itok, [...]
Oshiomhole has verbal diarrhoea – Dino Melaye
Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye has responded to the claim by All Progressives Congress, APC, Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole that him and other lawmakers wh [...]
APC member files suit to allow Buhari, Governors go for third term
Hon. Charles Oko Enya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state, has approached a Federal High Court in Abakiliki, Ebonyi state [...]
Throwback photos of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife as they celebrate 30th wedding anniversary
Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and his beautiful wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today, November 25th.
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Senate moves to remove death penalty clause from hate speech bill after outrage
The Nigerian Senate has signaled that it may be willing to amend the proposed death penalty clause in the Hate Speech Bill before it. The bill which h [...]
President renames 10 streets in Zimbabwe after himself
Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of Zimbabwe has sparked outrage in the country as he on, Friday November 22, after stripped off dozens of streets of [...]
Buhari reveals to APC what MUST happen after he’s President
President Muhammadu Buhari has come out strongly to charge leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work hard to ensure that the party surviv [...]
Local government chairman in Lagos, steals N350M
The executive chairman of Ifako/Ijaiye local government area, Apostle Toba Oke, and three other top officials have been suspended by the Lagos State H [...]
APC Edo Pastor slumps to death after leaving PDP
Edo State Pastor and Politician, Pastor Aimola John has been confirmed dead shortly after he slumped during party plans ahead of the State's Governors [...]
CANCEL IT! Senator Dino Melaye storm INEC office with 21 video clips
Nigerian politician, Senator Dino Melaye who participated in Kogi West Senatorial election on Saturday November 16, has demanded its cancellation afte [...]
Seyi Makinde return Olubadan of Ibadan to former glory, dethrone other Kings
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde have finally put to rest, the lingering crises between the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Saliu Adetunji, and his Hi [...]
MOVING GENTLY: ‘Anti-Social Media’ bill successfully passes second Senate reading
Today's plenary session in the Nigerian Senate saw the Bill expected regulate the use of social media in Nigeria pass its second reading and Senator M [...]
Buhari ‘angry’ at N1trillion spent by Senators, House of Assembly members
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his displeasure over the N1trillion spent on the constituency projects embarked upon by National Assembly memb [...]
State First Lady struggles with reading in English (SEE VIDEO)
A video of Nasarawa State First Lady Hajiya Silifa Sule having difficulty in reading her prepared speech in English to an audience at the flagoff of a [...]
See what the governor of a state commissioned
Nigerian governors are known for 'commissioning' silly things when they are bored, but this one is even a notch below that. See what the governor of O [...]
University student goes to prison for attacking Politician on Facebook
A student of Bayero University Kano, Yahuza Tijjani, who took to Facebook to criticize a lawmaker Kabiru Is’mail, has been officially been remanded in [...]
I have been getting threats -Senator who sponsored hate speech bill
Senator Aliyu Abdullahi who reintroduced the bill that seeks to penalize hate speech claims he has been receiving threatening messages after the first [...]
OFFICIAL! Governor Yahaya Bello wins as INEC announce result of Kogi election
APC's governorship candidate, Yahaya Bello has officially been announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of Satu [...]
Kogi 2019: My nephew who was shot at my polling unit yesterday has died this morning – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye has taken to his Twitter page to announce the death of his nephew, Olorunjuwon who was reportedly shot at his polling unit on Satu [...]
Lucky Journalists escape death while attending Bayelsa elections, cameras damaged
A small boat carrying journalists across flooded parts of Sampou community on Nun River in Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa capsized [...]
E.A Adeboye, Nyesom Wike meet in Rivers State Government House (SEE PICTURES)
The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye yesterday, paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wi [...]
Nigerians attack Aisha Buhari for endorsing Yahaya bello
Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari, has been flayed by enraged Nigerians on social media for endorsing the incumbent governor of Kogi state, Yahaya bel [...]