Fayose faults INEC chairman on electoral violence, blames INEC partisanship for violence

Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on reasons for the renewed electoral violence in the country, saying; “Violence returned to our electoral process because of INEC partisanship and manipulation of the electoral process in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).”

Photos/Video of James Ibori after he was released from prison

The former Governor of Delta state was released from a UK prison on Tuesday night after completing his jail term. He is pictured in new photos with his friends and associates. See more photos and a video of him celebrating his release

Nigerian Army sends some of its officers to Argentina to learn cattle rearing

Chief of Nigerian Army Logistics, Major General Patrick Akem, today disclosed that the military has sent some of its officers to Argentina to learn cattle rearing as it plans to set up cattle ranches nationwide.

People who say Buhari's administration has impoverished them are being uncharitable - Gov. El-Rufai

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai described the says that President Buhari's administration has impoverished Nigerians as unfair and uncharitable.
The governor stated this on Thursday, December 15th, while speaking to state house correspondents at the end of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Police to investigate alleged leaked tape of Governor Wike threatening to kill an INEC staff

The Nigeria Police Force says it will be investigating a leaked audio tape purported to be Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, threatening to kill an INEC official in the just concluded rerun election for the state National Assembly
                                Read the police press statement below

buhari is 74 have you seen the photos yet?

President Buhari turned 74 years old yesterday. He inspected a guard of honor at the state house  as well as cut his birthday cake. the mumu still has a shameless face to celebrate a birth day after turning the country into something not understandable  See more photos of his ageing old cow Rearar  face below

Witness tells court how AIT Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi, got N2.1bn for campaign

Shuaibu Salisu Abdulmalik, a prosecution witness in the trial of Chief Raymond Dokpesi yesterday December 13th, told Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court Abuja that, Dokpesi’s company, Daar Communications Plc was paid N2.1billion as media campaign fund on the instruction of Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser, NSA, insisting that the money was not captured in the budget.

Fayose Annuls Employment of 400 State University Staff

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Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday cancelled the recent employment of 400 persons by Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti.

Photos: President Buhari arrives Gambia

President Buhari has arrived Gambia, where he is to join other African leaders like the President of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma, President of Liberia Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and UN Rep Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambass, to hold a meeting with the Gambian President, Yayha Jammeh. 

Federal High Court orders EFCC to immediately defreeze Fayose's bank accounts

Read the statement below...

"Buhari can not intimidate me like he intimidates judges" IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, shouts in court

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, went berserk in court today after the judge presiding over his case, ruled that the witnesses in the case against him will be given some protection. Kanu who was arrested in October 2015, is being tried by the Federal Government for alleged treasonable felony.

UN appointment: Presidency says Amina Mohammed remains Minister of Environemnt

According to Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Shehu Garba, Amina Mohammed remains Nigeria's Minister of Environment despite her yet to be announced appointment as the new UN deputy secretary general.

Alleged Negligence - Corps Member sick in Sokoto NYSC camp needs urgent medical attention

A Youth Corper serving in the same camp shared this distress message and tagged @lindaikejiblog on Instagram. The appropriate authorities need to look into the authencity of this claim before another tragedy occurs in the name of being patriotic and serving the nation.

Buhari reacts to deaths of three corps members

President Buhari has reacted to the death of corps members in Kano, Zamfara and Bayelsa orientation camps.‎ He has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ifedolapo Oladepo who died in Kano camp..

how good!: Governor Shettima stops his convoy to help stranded family on Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway

Help came the way of a family that included a woman, her children ‎and husband whose commercial vehicle broke down on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. The family was said to have stood on the highway for hours without help until Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima's convoy heading towards Maiduguri arrived.

Customs Service seize 640 bags of smuggled rice with duty paid value of over N6.5m (ohotos)

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted and seized 640 bags of smuggled Rice. A Team of Customs Officers on patrol along Onfo Creeks in Ipokia, Idiroko Area of Ogun State seized the 640 bags, which have a Duty Paid Value of N6,528,000. See more photos

Photos: Pres Buhari and King of Morocco witness signing of Agreements at the state house

President Buhari and visiting King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, witnessed the signing of Agreements by their aides on behalf of both countries at the State House Abuja earlier today. See more photos 

Please arrest more judges- Mbaka urges FG

Controversial Catholic priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has urged the Federal government to arrest more judges that are suspected to be involved in corrupt practices. Mbaka who made the call while speaking at the thanksgiving mass to mark the Enugu State Judiciary 2016/2017 legal year at the Adoration ground, said the arrest of some judges in October by the DSS is supernatural.

Buhari denies rift with Tinubu, says he is a priceless asset

President Buhari has dismissed rumors that himself and the APC leadership are at war with the National leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, describing such rumors as unfounded and mischievous.

FG plans to import fuel from Niger republic

NNPC Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, over the weekend disclosed ongoing plans by the Federal Government to import fuel from Niger Republic to Nigeria. Baru who disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the management and staff of KRPC in Kaduna, said President Buhari has ordered the construction of about 1, 000 kilometer crude oil pipelines from Niger Republic to Kaduna Refinery.