THISDAY

Soyinka: Omisore’s Election as APC National Secretary Has Crippled Probe of Bola Ige’s Murder

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday faulted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect Senator Iyiola…

3 years ago

184 Passengers Unaccounted For, 170 Confirmed Safe after Terrorist Attack on Abuja-Kaduna Train

No fewer than 184 passengers of the ill-fated Kaduna-bound train attacked by terrorists last Monday are still unaccounted for as…

3 years ago

APC Chairman Adamu Says Buhari Has ‘Given Marching Orders’ to Deliver 2023 Elections

The new National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said President Buhari had given the new National…

3 years ago

Nigeria: PDP’s Presidential Aspirants Hit 13, More Coming as Party Harvests N486m from Form Sales

With 13 presidential aspirants picking forms, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has harvested N486 million from the sales…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Challenged By Train Attack, Doubted by a Nervous Nation, Military Launches Offensive against Terrorists

Determined to punish Monday’s attack on a Kaduna-bound train, which killed eight passengers and left scores unaccounted for, the military,…

3 years ago

US Begins Construction of $537m Consulate in Lagos, the Largest Globally

The United States Government on Thursday commenced the construction of a new Consulate office, which would be the largest globally,…

3 years ago

Abuja Court Frees Former NNPC GMD of Money Laundering Charge, EFCC to Appeal Ruling

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday freed a former Group Managing Director…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Strike in Zaria as Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Insists There’s Enough Intelligence to Prevent Attacks

Another forty-eight hours after bombing an Abuja-Kaduna train, killing, maiming and kidnapping passengers onboard, some daredevil terrorists, again, invaded a…

3 years ago

Nigeria Suffers $14bn Loss to Farmer-Herder Clashes, Says VP Osinbajo

Nigeria has lost over $14 billion yearly due to the frequent farmer-herder clashes, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Tuesday.…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Scores Feared Kidnapped in Terrorists’ Coordinated Daredevil Raid on Kaduna Train

As many as 200 passengers might have been kidnapped during Monday’s raid on a Kaduna-bound train by dare-devil terrorists in…

3 years ago

Information Minister Lai Mohammed Blames Opposition PDP for Laying Foundation for Nigeria’s Misery

Nigeria's federal government has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for being the architect of the country’s economic hardship. The…

3 years ago

48 Hours After Attacking Kaduna Airport, Terrorists Blow Up Abuja-Kaduna Train

Forty-eight hours after attacking the Kaduna airport, killing an aviation worker and injuring many others, terrorists, on Monday, escalated their…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Central Bank Chief Emefiele ‘Focused on Robust Monetary Policy, Building Strong Financial System’

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Monday, reiterated that he was currently focused on achieving…

3 years ago

PDP, Afenifere Knock Buhari Over Kaduna Airport Attack

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday criticised the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for…

3 years ago

Nigeria: South-East PDP Backs Southern Governors’ Stance on Zoning of Presidency in 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria's South-east geo-political zone has aligned with the position of the Southern Governors’ Forum…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Adamu Emerges Chairman, Omisore Secretary as APC Affirms Unity List

After a protracted delay of its National Convention, which had led to a leadership crisis, the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

3 years ago

Nigeria: In Deft Political Move, Buhari’s Men Set to Dominate Incoming APC National Working Committee

In a demonstration of deft skill and intriguing art of political     manoeuvring, President Muhammadu Buhari’s men appear to have…

3 years ago

Nigeria: House Invites NNPC MD Kyari, CBN Chief Emefiele, Finance Minister, Others Over State of Refineries

The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating the state of refineries in the country has invited the Group Managing Director…

3 years ago

Lagos Launches Tech-Driven Taxi Scheme, Rolls Out 1,000 Cars

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday unveiled the first batch of 1,000 brand-new GAC-branded automobiles for safe, comfortable…

3 years ago

Nigeria: APC Governors Bow to Buhari, Agree on Adamu as Consensus Candidate for Party Chairman

The coast appears clear for the March 26 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as President Muhammadu…

3 years ago