Emulate your late father’s resilience, purposeful leadership – Buhari charges Emir Aminu Ado Bayero

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has inherited the big shoes of his late father Ado Bayero of resilience, tolerance, perseverance…

INEC Registration: Igbo shortest road to Aso Rock — Senator Anyanwu

The Senator who represented Imo East Senatorial district, Samuel Anyanwu, yesterday described the online voter’s registration announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the shortest way for the…

I withdrew my son from a public school because bandits were targeting him- Gov El-Rufai

Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has said that he withdrew his son, Abubakar, from a public school in the state because bandits were targeting him for abduction.  The governor had…

Police arrest and teargas Yoruba Nation protesters in Lagos (photos)

Security agents deployed to Ojota, venue of the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos state have dispersed the protesters with teargas and arrested a few of them. The protesters gathered at the…

Stray bullet: Victim was stabbed, not killed by our men — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has debunked the news doing the rounds that a 14-year-old girl was hit and killed by a police bullet at the venue of the Yoruba…

Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao divorce after 15 years

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced Saturday that he is splitting with his wife of 15 years, film-maker Kiran Rao. The A-list couple released a statement saying their break-up had been…

43 missing as boat sinks in Tunisia

At least 43 people were missing off the southeastern coast of Tunisia after a boat carrying more than 120 migrants sank, the Tunisian Red Crescent said on Saturday. “Eighty-four migrants…

Yoruba Nation: Police deny killing 14-year-old girl, claim no shot fired

The Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed by the police during the Yoruba Nation rally on Saturday. The police made this…

Enugu lawmaker unveils YOUTH SKILLS/TRADE support program to tackle POVERTy

In line with the vision of the Executive Governor of Enugu state His Execllency,Rt Hon  Dr Ifeanyi  Ugwuanyi  towards youths Development, Advocacy and Empowerment, the Member Representing Awgu South  state…

PIB: Nigeria oil industry will become globally competitive — Rep

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Dennis Idahosa has said that the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will engender global competitiveness in the Nigerian oil industry.…