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Human rights lawyer FEMI FALANA has faulted the 100 million naira presidential nomination form fee set by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as “immoral” since the country’s minimum is 30,000 thousand naira. FALANA made the comment days after the APC fixed the prices for nomination forms for those vying for seats in the 2023 elections.  ...

The Speaker of the house of representatives, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA has advised political office holders to resign before seeking elective positions to avoid risking annulment of their elections. GBAJABIAMILA made the statement in an interview with newsmen in London while stating that the law will take its cause on section 84(12) of the electoral act amendment bill. While some appointe...

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. RAUF AREGBESOLA, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated workers across the country on the occasion and commended their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice....

The federal government has promised reforms for the welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed forces This, the government says is to encourage them in the business of securing the lives of the citizens and maintaining security stability in the nation.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, Dr. IBRAHIM KANA who made the statement while addressing top military officials in Abuja, said that the ministry will ensure effective collaboration and c...

The UN has said that Measles cases have surged by nearly 80 percent worldwide this year, warning that the rise of the “canary in a coal mine” illness indicates that outbreaks of other diseases are likely on the way. According to new data from the UN agencies, more than 17,300 measles cases were reported globally in January and February, compared to around 9,600 during those months last year. ...

The Zamfara State government has dethroned two emirs and a district head over allegations of aiding the activities of bandits terrorizing communities in the state. Those affected by the government’s decision include the Emir of Zurmi, ABUBAKAR ATIKU, Emir of Dansadau, HUSSAINI UMAR, as well as SULAIMAN IBRAHIM who used to be the District Head of Birnin Tsaba. Commissioner fo...

Governor BEN AYADE of Cross River State has called for international partnerships to tackle the rising levels of insecurity in Nigeria, maintaining that the situation is beyond President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.  The governor said this today, explaining that insecurity is not peculiar to the country. The governor explained that terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP now have int...

Vice President YEMI OSINBAJO has asked stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state to support his presidential aspirations. Vice-President OSINBJAO while addressing the Remo traditional council and members of the APC, described himself as the best man for the job with a track-record of experience and patriotism. He added that his service as Vice-President for...

The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has scheduled to commence full academic activities for the 2020/2021 academic year on May 9 as the strike action embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) lingers. The university in a circular dated April 26, and signed by its academic secretary,  ABDULLAHI ZUBAIRU, directed all students and lecturers of the institution to resume academic activities....

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina at the State House in Abuja. Their talks centered on food security for Nigeria. President BUHARI applauded the 1.5 billion dollar African Emergency Food plan developed by the AfDB, which is awaiting ratification by its board. ...