Citizens’ Shop Closures: Nigeria to sue Ghana at ECOWAS Court
The Nigerian government has said it may be compelled to report Ghana to the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), if it’s…
Bayelsa: Tribunal nullifies Diri’s election, orders fresh poll
The Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday nullified the election of Governor Duoye Diri. The Justice Mohammed Sirajo-led three-man panel ruled that the election was unlawful…
Police Chief Orders Nationwide clampdown on Arms Proliferation Ahead Edo, Ondo Polls
… CPs to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute offenders As part of preparations toward the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed…
Ondo deputy governor picks Mimiko’s aide, as running mate
Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the Ondo State Deputy governor and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, who has held membership of three parties this year, on Sunday chose Mr. Gboye Adegbenro,…
DSS issues fresh invitation to Mailafiya
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Dr Obadiah Mailafiya has been re-invited by the Department of State Security (DSS) for further discussions, the Nation newspaper reported…
More Knocks for Purported Removal of UNILAG VC
The dust raised by the purported removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos is yet to settle, as more groups fault the announcement and the process that led…
Lagos announces additional tax incentives for individuals, businesses
The Lagos State Government has announced additional tax incentives and reliefs for businesses and individuals in the state, as part of measures aimed at reducing the burden on taxpayers amid…
Rivers in darkness as angry youths shut down Afam power station
Some angry youths in the late hours of Friday shut down the Afam power station belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria plunging Rivers State into blackout. Mrs Chioma Aninwe,…
Two Judges on Election Petition Tribunal promoted to Supreme Court
The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld President Muhammadu Buhari’s election last year, Justice Mohammed L. Garba, is among our Justices recommended to the President for…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate rises to 27.1%, says NBS
Nigeria’s unemployment rate jumped four percentage points over a 20-month period to 27.1 percent in the second quarter of this year, from 23.1 percent in the third quarter of 2018,…