Reps Bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary system of govt passes first reading

Some lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives are canvassing returning Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government. The legislators Thursday presented a Bill for a constitutional amendment to that effect and it has passed the first reading. Seventy-one bi-partisan members of the lower chamber, who addressed journalists in the House of Representatives press centre, said […]

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Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission opens offices in 13 more states

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has opened 13 more state offices to bring human rights protection closer to Nigerian people. Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr. Tony Ojukwu, disclosed this in Yola, Adamawa State, at a review meeting of a rights protection project being executed in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno by the commission and the […]

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Appeal Court backs judgment that disqualifies Rivers’ APC candidates

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Wednesday, compounded the woes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State as it dismissed three appeals by a faction of the party against the October 10 judgment of the State High Court, which declared the congresses of the party void. But the faction, led by […]

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US advises candidates as Nigeria approaches 2019 elections

In a statement, the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Public Affairs Section has advised that there must be a level-playing ground in next year’s poll, after Nigeria’s presidential candidates signed the 2019 Presidential Election Peace Accord. The statement reads: “The United States warmly congratulates the presidential candidates and parties who have signed the Peace […]

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We should pray to save our democracy -Prophet Joshua Iginla

The general overseer of Global Gospel Mandate, Prophet Joshua Iginla has revealed the ominous signs God showed him ahead of the 2019 general elections. Giving a sermon in his church, Prophet Iginla warned Nigerians to pray against military coup” and rape of our democracy as we prepare for the 2019 elections.” According to the cleric, […]

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Atiku is most Google searched Nigerian politician in 2018

Search engine giant, Google, on Wednesday, released the most searched data by Nigerians for the year 2018. The list revealed the year’s major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Nigeria. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is Nigeria’s top trending politician on Google for the year […]

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Job openings in Nigeria at Sustainable Development International

Sustainable Development International (SUSDEVI), is a multi-lateral non-governmental organization that works to help countries achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its main focus is on developing countries in the African and Asian continents, but green energy programs extend to countries in America, Australia and Europe. The body (SUSDEVI) is currently seeking to recruit […]

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Nigerian Minister, Ibrahim Usman Jibril resigns

Buhari’s Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril has resigned from the cabinet position. Jibril tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday at the ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that Jibril’s appointment as the Emir of Nasarawa was announced some days ago. It is in order to assume that […]

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Eventually, Atiku signs peace accord

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Wednesday signed peace accord ahead of the 2019 elections. While the presidential candidate of the main opposition party claimed he was not invited by the Abdulsalami Abubakar-led peace committee, 76 presidential candidates Tuesday signed the peace accord. Speaking, the former head of state said that […]

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All zones must be included in federal appointments -Senator Shehu Sani

Nigerian senator, comrade Shehu Sani, has given the reason why he personally stood against the President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for appointment into the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, on Tuesday. Lawmakers from the south south, southeast geo-political zones had accused the presidency of […]

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Senate stops confirmation of EFCC nominees amidst chaos over lopsidedness

Rowdy session occasioned at the Nigerian senate floor on Tuesday during the confirmation of some nominees of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Chairman of the senate committee on anti-corruption, Chukwuka Utazi, had presented a report on the screening of the nominees by his committee. The committee had recommended that the senate confirm Ndasule […]

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Kogi Judiciary staff commences indefinite strike over unpaid salaries

Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Kogi State chapter, has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike action over unpaid six months salaries by the state government. In a notice signed by the Secreratary of the judiciary staff, comrade Sule Subaru on Monday night, the union said after its emergency meetings, it has resolved […]

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INEC will not use Incident Form in 2019 general elections -INEC Director, Osaze-Uzzi

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said, despite the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018, which makes the use of card reader mandatory, the 2019 elections will not be conducted with incident form. INEC’s assurance is coming as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation has […]

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Why sex video tape between parties was played in Lagos court (Photo)

Proceedings in an Ikeja High Court took an unusual dimension on Monday when an excerpt of a sex video tape between a married father of three and his ex-lover was played inside the courtroom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the father of three, Peter Omokaro, is an ex-banker, while his ex-lover, Titilayo […]

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Socialite marks birthday thanking God for having her first child at 51 (Photo)

It may never be too late if it has been destined. Beauty entrepreneur and socialite, Vivian Chiologi-Shittu is all about appreciating God this morning as she turns a year older. Married to top NFF licensed player agent, John Shittu in 2016, Vivian and he hubby waited for two years before having a child. She had her […]

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INEC introduces new way to curb vote buying

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new tactic on ballot paper handling at polling units to check vote buying in the 2019 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, disclosed this at a public hearing on ‘Vote Buying and Improving Electoral Processes in Nigeria’ in Abuja on Monday. In the 2019 polls, […]

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I can’t be neutral in the face of incompetence, impunity, nepotism, etc -Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday said he would not sit on the fence or be neutral in next year’s general elections, emphasising his commitment to a change of a government he thinks has hindered the economic development of the country. The ex-president’s position was made known in a statement by his media aide, […]

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5 most popular car brands being consistently imported into Africa

Shown below are the 5 most popular car brands being consistently imported into Africa. The list is based on their popularity, digital activities, brand presence, physical outlets across the continent and general perception of these brands in most markets. All 5 are great quality brands producing great quality transportation vehicles for various uses in Africa. […]

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Nigeria can still have good elections with the extant Act -INEC

Nigeria’s INEC has declared that although the rejected bill would have addressed controversies that trailed the 2015 exercise especially the place of technology and others that the amendments seek to address, Nigeria can still have good elections with the extant Act. Mr. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, addressed reporters on the […]

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Consumers protest against Ikeja Electric over estimated billings, want prepaid meters (Photos & documents)

Residents of Jakande Estate Ejigbo in Lagos state, Sunday, staged a peaceful protest against Ikeja Electric (ie), the only electricity distribution company in the area over high estimated billing system the community has been getting. The residents also claimed that the six months period given to the company by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, […]

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