Kayode Fayemi, chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has given an update on Governors’ stand on the establishment of state police. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, during the forum’s inaugural meeting under his leadership, Fayemi…

The Supreme Court on Monday fixed July 5 to deliver its judgment on the dispute arising from the September 2018 governorship election in Osun State. The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate in the said…

Maria Arena for EU Election Observation Mission giving its report on the 2019 elections The European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria tweeted Saturday night a summary of its report on the 2019 election, amidst…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) to be proactive on deepening taxation practice in Nigeria. The governor gave the advice at the Investiture of the…

The European Union Election Observation Mission has knocked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties and security agencies for their actions in the last general elections. EU noted there were shortcomings in INEC’s operations…

Aisha Buhari has dropped the title ‘Wife of the President’ that she adopted in 2015. She now wants to be called First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with immediate effect. She made the…

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Executive will work with the State judiciary and the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to prison congestion, saying that the issue has become…

The Senate at plenary on Thursday set up a 12-member ad hoc committee to liaise with management of the National Assembly for seat and office allocation to lawmakers. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan,…

he National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, Bola Tinubu, says the emergence of Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as leaders of the 9th National Assembly comes at a “crucial time”…

A factional leader of the Pan-African Yoruba group, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, says the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, is a “deceitful” political party. The elder statesman made this comment during an interview with…

Boris Johnson is in the driving seat in the race for the leadership of Britain's Conservative Party after three candidates crashed out in the first round of voting to replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May.…

Owelle Rochas Okorocha, former Imo state governor has been sworn in as the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District. He was sworn in on Thursday by the Clerk to the Senate, Nelson Ayewoh. After withholding…

Nigerians are celebrating the 26th anniversary of the most credible election ever conducted in the history of the country. The June 12, 1993 presidential election that was controversially annulled by Ibrahim Babangida –led military junta…

There will be no fanfare in the celebration of democracy day in Yobe State. Investigation has revealed that the state arrived at the decision following contemplation as to whether to merge the celebrations with the…

Security Operatives on Wednesday manned the Chief MKO Abiola and Gani Fawehinmi ‘Freedom state’ Parks in Ojota, in Lagos to forestall a breakdown of law and order during events to mark the maiden edition of…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived the Eagles Square venue of the Democracy Day celebration at 10.15a.m The President took salute on the Saluting Dais during the rendition of the National anthem. Vice President Yemi…

Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives after defeating Umar Bago with a margin of 205 votes. Here are five facts you need to know about the new Speaker: *…

Reactions have trailed the emergence of senators Ahmad Lawan and Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday as President of the Senate and Deputy President of the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lawan (APC-Yobe)…