Senate approves 20-year jail term for persons caught snatching ballot materials

The Nigerian Senate has prescribed a 20-year jail term for anyone caught snatching ballot materials during elections. The lawmakers gave the approval for such punishment while passing the bill establishing the Electoral…

I wonder why Nigerians accept me despite not being rich – President Buhari

President Buhari says he wonders why Nigerians accepted and voted for him “despite not being rich”. The president stated this on Tuesday July 13, when he received the report of the…

Three killed as military men clash with Lagos traders

A businessman, identified only as Felix, aka Tiger, and two other yet-to-be-identified traders have been shot dead by military officers during a clash with union members and traders at the Aguiyi…

Buhari seeks National Assembly’s help to end insecurity

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged the National Assembly to partner his regime in order to bring insecurity to an end . Buhari made the plea at…

Kanu’s family seeks clarification on IPOB leader’s extradition

The family of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday insisted on explanations on how their son was allegedly “abuducted and bundled” back to Nigeria.…

Buhari set to represent Onochie, PDP, Senator differ over rejection

Despite the Senate’s rejection of the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Presidency on Tuesday reaffirmed its confidence in her. A Presidency source…

Land tussle: 5 killed, bodies allegedly eaten by assailants in renewed Cross River, Ebonyi crisis

Tragedy struck in Ebonyi community as five persons whose names were yet to be identified from Ali Ugwele in Ekoli-Edda of Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State were…

Secession: President Buhari moves to stop agitation in Cameroon

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the support of Nigeria to the Republic of Cameroon to ensure it remains an indivisible country amid secession agitation. In a statement by Femi Adesina,…

Buhari not responsible for Nigeria’s economic woes – Lawmaker

A former lawmaker representing Rivers East Senatorial District, APC, Sen. Andrew Uchendu has said THE President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is not directly responsible for the economic and insecurity misfortune in…

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu in need of quick, advanced medical attention – Lawyer

Lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client needs “quick and advanced medical attention. Nnamdi Kanu was said to…