SON to schools: China made materials cause cancer

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned importers of school uniform materials to Nigeria from China based companies, Sing Shun Fat School Clothier Company and Zenith Uniform Company, about cancer causing substances found in the materials.

2019: Saraki formally declares for presidency

Senate President Bukola Saraki has formally declared to run for the office of the president of Nigeria under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

I won’t leave PDP again – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said he would not defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) anymore, even if he failed to secure the party’s presidential ticket.

Ex-DSS boss still in custody

Former Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Lawal Daura, who has been in custody since August 7 when he was sacked, has been allowed access to his two wives and some associates, The Nation learnt yesterday.

2019: Saraki Meets With Jonathan In Abuja (Photos)

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja.

Court declines to stop Saraki’s impeachment

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has refused to grant the request by some Senators loyal to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to restrained   the federal government from forcefully removing him from office.

We won’t take side in Nigeria’s 2019 elections – US

The United States Government has said that it will not take side in the Nigeria’s 2019 general election, saying it wants the winner to be elected in a free and fair contest.

Nigeria needs competent, not strong leader – Jega

Nigerians need competent and assertive leaders and not necessarily strong leaders, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has said.

Fake lawyer arrested after using wrong legal jargon in court

A Ghanaian man pretending to be a lawyer has been arrested after he used wrong legal language in court.

I regret supporting Buhari – Kwankwaso

Former Kano State Governor and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he and other people that dumped the PDP to support President Muhammadu Buhari in 2014 against the then President Goodluck Jonathan are currently regretting their actions.

PDP challenges presidency, APC to debate on good governance

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the presidency and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to appear for a debate with the opposition party on good governance.  

More women abusing drugs to forget disappointments, sorrows – NAFDAC

More women in Nigeria are getting involved in drug abuse from mixed concoctions to momentary “forget their worries and problems” of living.

Third Mainland Bridge Reopens

The Lagos State Government has reopened the Third Mainland Bridge, which was temporarily closed for Investigative Maintenance Test. It was reopened on Sunday at 5pm.

Police invite Fani-Kayode over ‘inciting publication’

The Nigeria police force has invited Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, for alleged conspiracy, criminal and inciting publication.

Be ruthless in fighting bandits, Buhari tells military

President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged military personnel deployed to Katsina State, saddled with the task of fighting bandits in Zamfara, to be `as ruthless as humanly possible’ in carrying out their assignment.

I-G orders SARS operatives to focus strictly on armed robbery and kidnapping cases only

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to wear police uniforms with full identification, pending the launch of new FSARS uniform.

The force Spokesman, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jimoh Moshood, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that Idris gave the order at meeting with critical stakeholders.

Moshood said that Idris was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of police in Charge of Operations, Mr Habila Joshak.

He said that the meeting was convened to brief the stakeholders on the progress made so far in the overhaul of the SARS now known as Federal SARS.

The Police boss said that the overhaul of SARS was beyond rhetoric as strategic reforms were being implemented.

He said that the FSARS operatives had been ordered to desist from attending to civil or commercial matters henceforth and focus strictly on armed robbery and kidnapping cases only.

According to Moshood, the Commissioner of Police in charge of FSARS, Mr Habiru Gwandu, informed the meeting that a human rights desk had been created in the 36 states of the federation and FCT.

He said that the desks would address cases of infractions against members of the public by FSARS personnel across the nation.

Gwandu added that the Police had engaged the services of psychologists and counsellors in the ongoing screening of FSARS operatives.

 - TheNation

Primary: APC to decide Buhari’s fate on Sept 19

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has fixed Wednesday, September 19 to elect its presidential candidate.

Why I trekked long distance during Sallah – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Daura broached the issue of his opting to trek some distance after observing Eid prayers at Kofar Arewa Eid Ground and the humbling hero’s welcome from the well-wishers that lined the street.

I can’t be distracted by Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, other defectors — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Daura said the combined efforts of defectors and their backers in the opposition will not distract his administration from the good work it is doing for the benefit and development of Nigeria.

Three years not enough to reshape Nigeria — Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says treasury looters have “eaten” Nigeria’s seed of growth and development.

APC disowns timetable for party primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it was yet to release a timetable for the conduct of primaries for various elective offices ahead of the 2019 general election.

50% of road crashes due to drivers’ poor sight – FRSC

Mr Anthony Oko, the Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) says 50 per cent of the road crashes in the country are due to poor sights of drivers.

APC has made Saraki current issue in Nigerian politics – Senators

Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamma Misau and his counterpart in the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, on Wednesday said that the manner in which the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) left all issues which should get serious attention from the ruling party and focused on attacking  Bukola Saraki has made the Senate President the issue in Nigerian politics.

PDP will win 2019 presidential election – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday boasted that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party will win the 2019 presidential elections.

Group knocks Buhari over non-payment of August salary before Sallah

The Society for Muslim Youth of Nigeria (SMYN) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo for not ordering the payment of August salary before the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Buhari speaks on importance of NYSC but silent on Minister’s certificate scandal

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on the need for Nigerians to take part in the national youth service, NYSC, but continued to maintain silence over the revelation that his minister skipped the mandatory programme and obtained a fake exemption certificate.

112 Biafra women remanded in Owerri prison

A magistrate court sitting in Owerri, presided over by S.K Durumba, Monday remanded 112 pro-Biafra women in Owerri prison. This is as the Imo state, Commissioner of Police, Mr. Dazuki Galadanchi, confirmed that two of the women who slumped in the court, will be arraigned on Thursday, when they would have regained their health.

Oyo State denies knowledge of demolition of Ayefele's Radio House

The leading counsel to the Oyo State government, Yomi Alliyu (SAN) has told an Oyo state High court in Ibadan that the government of the state was not responsible for the destruction of the office of a popular gospel singer, Dr. Yinka Ayefele.

Mad man stabs Nigerian monarch to death

A mentally deranged person has reportedly stabbed to death the traditional ruler of Odo-Oro Ekiti, in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti state, Oba Gbadebo Ogunsakin. 

Third Mainland Bridge to be closed August 23

The Lagos State Government has said the Third Mainland Bridge would be temporarily shut down for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26 for “investigative maintenance test” to be carried out.

Nigeria may collapse without restructuring - Ohaneze

A Pan-Igbo group Ohaneze has again warned that Nigeria may not endure as an entity if political restructuring of the country is not carried out.

Zamfara Attacks: 3,000 people killed, 2,000 homes destroyed – Official

The ongoing banditry in Zamfara has claimed over 3,000 lives in the past few years, an official has said.

Buhari writes NASS, vows to deal with corrupt officials

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday transmitted a letter to the National Assembly informing them of his resumption of duties as president.

2019: INEC releases notice of 2019 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the notice of activities for the 2019 general elections.

Naira gains against dollar at parallel market

The Naira gained 40k against the dollar at the end of Friday trading, exchanging at N359.6 stronger than N360 traded on Thursday.

We’ll win if election is conducted today — APC

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) attempt to hide under the yet-to-be assented Electoral Act Amendment bill is an attempt to draw attention away from the actions of Senate President Bukola Saraki who has refused to convene the National Assembly to consider at plenary the crucial 2019 Election Budget of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, has said.

I sleep with my 13-year-old daughter because of her beauty, father tells Lagos court

A 53-year-old man, Promise Eshiet, on Thursday told an Ogba Chief Magistrate Court how he has been sleeping with his 13-year-old daughter in the past three years.

Why Buhari does not share money like PDP leaders - Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the current administration does not “share money” because it is focused on infrastructural development.

Saraki will win 2019 presidential election, cleric predicts

The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said the Senate President Bukola Saraki will win the 2019 presidential election if he grabs the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Spain kick Nigeria out of FIFA World Cup

Nigeria's U-20 Women's football team Falconets, have crashed out of FIFA U20 Women's World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarterfinal match decided on Thursday evening.

FG paid huge ransom for Dapchi girls – UN

The federal government paid a large ransom to secure the release of the over 100 schoolgirls kidnapped from their school in Dapchi, Yobe State by insurgents, according to a report by the United Nations.

Man sneaks into hospital ward, makes love to sick wife

A Zimbabwean man is currently under investigation for forcing his way into a female ward at Masvingo Provincial Hospital at 3am to make love to his wife, who was admitted to the hospital.

Why we resisted name change for PDP - Lamido

The People’s Democratic Party PDP will not change its name to please certain elements that defected to its fold, a chieftain of the party Alhaji Sule Lamido and a presidential aspirant said on Tuesday.

My two-year-old son smokes about 40 cigarettes per day – Mother

An Indonesian mother, Maryati, 35, has revealed that her two-year-old son, Rapi Ananda Pamungkas, smokes about 40 cigarettes per day.

Osinbajo orders immediate overhaul of SARS

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), to overhaul the special anti-robbery squad (SARS).

Laolu Akande, spokesman of the acting president, disclosed this in a statement.

PDP is behaving like a militant organisation – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was behaving like a militant group instead of following the democratic tenets in its activities on national issues.

INEC registers 23 new political parties (Photo)

An addition of 23 new political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In all we do, we are guided by the fear of God, says EFCC

Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the agency is guided by the fear of God in its operations.

Buhari in good stead to win 2019 election — Presidency

The outcome of last Saturday's by-elections in Bauchi,Katsina and Kogi States have placed President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in good stead to win next year's election, the presidency said yesterday.

Impeachment’s call: 49 senators back Saraki

Forty-nine senators have written Senate President Bukola Saraki expressing their support to his leadership as the Number 3 citizen.