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Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central has alleged that some top government officials are wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead because they want to become the Vice President. Sani said this while speaking to reporters shortly after inspecting artifacts of Mallam Aminu Kano at...

The two Germans kidnapped in Kaduna State have been released, Premium Times is reporting. A German archaeologist, Peter Breunig, and his colleague, Johannes Buringer, were released on Saturday night, the newspaper quoted a police source.. “Yes, they were released last night (Saturday) by their...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the nation’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who turned 92 yesterday. Jonathan, in a message of felicitations, described Shagari as a man of honour and unmatched dignity who left an enduring legacy as President. “In and...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released preliminary report on the river rerun elections conducted in Etche Local government area on Saturday, 26 February, 2017. Read statement below: Recall that hoodlums chopped off the hand of an official of the Independent...

Family members, friends and senior government officials who attempted to call or pay visits have been barred from President Muhammadu Buhari. A top government source revealed to PUNCH that Mrs. Aisha Buhari is not happy with the way the powerful cabals are managing the president's health. “She...

Powerful aides who are with Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom may have barred ministers, family and friends from visiting or talking to the president. PUNCH gathered that four aides - President’s nephew, Mamman Daura; the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Domestic Affairs, Sarki...

Nigerians are reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari's phone conversation with his special adviser on media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Femi Adesina, alongside Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed received a had earlier posted call from President Muhmmadu Buhari, after over one month...

Security operatives led by soldiers, have arrested the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Hon. Samuel Nwanosike, and 62 other supporters of the party at Ulakwo II community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, for allegedly wandering during the...

Senator Ben Murray Bruce, representing Bayelsa East senatorial district has applauded acting President Yemi Osinbajo over the sharp rise in the value of the naira. Recall that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo during the National Executive Council meeting held weeks ago ordered the Central Bank...

The former Chief Physician to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Sadiq Suleiman Wali has opened up on the president's health status and need for medical extension. Professor Wali, 76, who was also Chief Physician to other four former heads of state, namely General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief...

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, said on Friday said that he attended the inauguration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo for Yoruba unity. Fayose, a prominent member and governors' forum chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this in a statement issued by his Chief...

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu on Friday "specially" hailed Senate President Bukola Saraki at Rotimi Akeredolu's swearing-in ceremony at Akure. The APC Chieftain also used the opportunity to reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and healthy. “I...

Chief Bode George is a former deputy chairman and member, Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent Appeal Court judgment which reaffirmed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the party as a setback to democracy. Chief George in an...

The Nigerian Air Force says a Boko Haram terrorist location has been struck down in Borno State. The strike was made at the Tagoshe/Mandara mountain area which is about 10 kilometres from southwest of Gwoza in the state in Nigeria’s Northeast. The Air Force spokesman, Group Captain Ayodele...

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said yesterday that China has requested for Nigerian dry yam and exporting of it will begin soon. He spoke while inaugurating the committee on Nigerian yam export programme in Abuja. “The Chinese were here a few days ago and...

Nigerian naira on Friday appreciated 8.9 per cent to close at 460 to a dollar at the parallel market, fourth continuous days since the Central Bank of Nigeria relaxed the Forex policy. The local currency also gained heavily against Pound sterling and Euro to close at 575 and 480 respectively...

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff said he visited former chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih to seek counsel. Sheriff made the disclosure on Friday while addressing journalists after he held a closed door meeting with...

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Friday told member of the members to rally round and support the new government of the state. He stated this attended the inauguration ceremony of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Former Lagos state Governor, Bola Tinubu; Ekiti...

The Nigerian Naira has been a major headache for its citizens, investors and businesses owners as the currency fell short of the largest economies in Africa. In 2016 alone, the currency was ranked among the worst performing currencies in the world, but this was thanks to the federal government...

Ahead of his inauguration today Friday, outgoing governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday formerly handed over the instrument of authority to the incoming governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu. The event held Thursday evening in Akure, the state capital, amidst tight security. Part of Mimiko’s last...